bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TCN-USAD for Anomaly Power Detection
Authors:   Korean Institute of Smart Media, Jin Hyeonseok , Kim Kyungbaek
Published: August 2024

Due to the increase in energy consumption, and eco-friendly policies, there is a need for efficient energy consumption in buildings. Anomaly power detection based on deep learning are being used. Because of the difficulty in collecting anomaly data, anomaly detection is performed using reconstruction error with a Recurrent Neural Network(RNN) based autoencoder. However, there are some limitations such as the long time required to fully learn temporal features and its sensitivity to noise in the train data. To overcome these limitations, this paper proposes the TCN-USAD, combined with Temporal Convolution Network(TCN) and UnSupervised Anomaly Detection for multivariate data(USAD). The proposed model using TCN-based autoencoder and the USAD structure, which uses two decoders and adversarial training, to quickly learn temporal features and enable robust anomaly detection. To validate the performance of TCN-USAD, comparative experiments were performed using two building energy datasets. The results showed that the TCN-based autoencoder can perform faster and better reconstruction than RNN-based autoencoder. Furthermore, TCN-USAD achieved 20% improved F1-Score over other anomaly detection models, demonstrating excellent anomaly detection performance.
PENOLAKAN PARSIAL KRITIKUS TERHADAP RAWI SHADUQ: TELAAH KRITIS ATAS AR-RABI BIN ANAS
Authors: Ibal Faisal Adam , Ahmadi Husni , Arifin Tajul
Published: August 2024

Al-Jarh wat Ta’dil is an important field in hadith studies that provides information about the conditions of hadith narrators based on critiques by critical scholars. These critiques follow a hierarchical structure, with shaduq being a level two endorsement after tsiqat. Despite being an endorsement, a narration from a shaduq narrator is not accepted outright and requires further scrutiny. This research analyzes the acceptance status of narrations from shaduq narrators according to critical scholars. It critically examines the case of the shaduq narrator named ar-Rabi bin Anas and investigates the reception status of his narrations. The methodology employed is qualitative with a descriptive-analytical approach, using references such as al-Jarh wat-Ta’dil literature, mustalah hadith, hadith collections, relevant books, and journals. The study demonstrates that among shaduq narrators, some receive negative critiques leading to partial rejection of their narrations. Furthermore, it shows that narrations from shaduq like ar-Rabi bin Anas are rejected if: First, they have negative critiques from scholars supported by indications after comparison with parallel narrations. Second, their hadiths are transmitted by problematic disciples; in ar-Rabi's case, his problematic disciple is Abu Ja’far ar-Razi, and the narration by this disciple occurs in isolation.
Potensi Kecerdasan Buatan dalam Proses Kreatif Puisi Melayu
Authors:   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Shamsul Ariffin Daniel Arief Hafiz , Ain Rosnidar ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia
Published: August 2024

Kemajuan dalam bidang teknologi telah banyak membawa perubahan dalam semua bidang, dan kesusasteraan juga tidak ketinggalan dalam menikmati kemajuan ini. Hadirnya kecerdasan buatan atau artificial intelligence (AI) ini secara tidak langsung telah membawa cara baharu dalam proses kreatif kesusasteraan dan menjadi salah satu kaedah yang menjanjikan untuk menyokong kreativiti dalam sastera. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji penggunaan alat sokongan kreativiti berasaskan kecerdasan buatan dalam kesusasteraan dan untuk memahami potensinya terhadap proses kreatif. Kajian ini dijalankan dengan analisis kualitatif puisi yang ditulis menggunakan alat sokongan kreativiti berasaskan kecerdasan buatan. Tinjauan ini dilakukan untuk mengumpul data berkaitan analisis kualitatif dengan meneliti bentuk dan binaan yang terdapat dalam puisi Melayu. Hasil tinjauan menunjukkan bahawa alat sokongan kreativiti berasaskan kecerdasan buatan digunakan secara meluas dianggap berguna untuk menjana idea dan inspirasi baharu. Analisis kualitatif menunjukkan bahawa puisi Melayu yang ditulis menggunakan alat ini akan memaparkan gaya bahasa, pola, nada dan makna yang berbeza dan tidak bersifat konvensional. Hasil kajian ini mencadangkan bahawa alat sokongan kreativiti berasaskan kecerdasan buatan boleh menjadi cara yang berkesan untuk menyokong proses kreatif dalam kesusasteraan. Ia boleh membantu pengarang menjana idea baharu, mengatasi masalah sekatan penulisan dan mencipta karya yang unik dan menarik. Walau bagaimanapun, adalah penting untuk diperhatikan dan mempertimbangkan bahawa alat ini harus digunakan bersama-sama dengan kreativiti dan pengetahuan manusia, kerana ia tidak mampu menggantikan kreativiti manusia sepenuhnya
Liberdade religiosa de agentes públicos em eventos oficiais e o dever de neutralidade
Authors: Freitas de Almeida Luiz Antônio Freitas de Almeida
Published: August 2024

A liberdade religiosa é um direito humano e fundamental de notável importância, inclusive porque foi um dos primeiros direitos a ser reconhecido nas constituições liberais. No entanto, há uma dificuldade adicional na sua aplicação quando o titular do direito é um agente público, em função da laicidade e do dever de neutralidade: haveria uma proibição absoluta de o agente público expressar sua liberdade religiosa em eventos oficiais? O presente artigo, após sustentar que o dever de neutralidade é um princípio jurídico, identifica um conflito normativo entre a liberdade religiosa do agente público e a liberdade religiosa dos demais e o princípio da neutralidade, cuja resolução deve pautar-se pelo teste de proporcionalidade. A principal conclusão é que, observadas algumas condições, é possível o exercício da liberdade religiosa também por agentes públicos em eventos oficiais.
CRIMINOLOGIA DO SER-AQUI:
Authors: Roberto Welton , Ferreira da Silva Júnior Mário Jorge
Published: August 2024

O objetivo essencial desta resenha crítica é apresentar uma das obras mais recentes do jurista argentino Eugenio Raúl Zaffaroni, que nos faz remeter a análises importantes sobre fenômenos como o poder punitivo aplicado na América do Sul, sua ligação à justificativa apresentada pelo que denomina criminologia do norte, ocasionados pelo colonialismo tardio, que geram uma macrocriminalidade organizada e um totalitarismo financeiro capazes de causar sofrimento e destruir pessoas que estão subjugadas a este sistema. Trata-se de uma obra que nos descortina, a partir de um contexto histórico, a invisibilidade perante a origem do sistema punitivo aplicado no Brasil e nos países vizinhos e nos traz uma reflexão desafiadora de como o Estado se impõe ao fenômeno da criminalidade, de modo a reproduzir características de uma punibilidade informal. Diante disto, o autor sustenta uma maneira de resistir a este imperialismo por meio dos saberes populares, de forma a criar uma criminologia atrelada à realidade em que vivem os países latino-americanos, para buscar uma solução dos seus problemas e se emanciparem das raízes dominadoras: um saber denominado criminologia do ser-aqui.
ESG E A FORÇA NORMATIVA DOS DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS:
Authors: Saavedra Giovani
Published: August 2024

RESUMO: O presente trabalho busca estabelecer os fundamentos do ESG e demonstrar sua conexão com os conceitos de Capitalismo Stakeholder e Direitos Fundamentais. Num primeiro momento, trata-se do surgimento da agenda ESG e sua conexão com o debate constitucional, especialmente aquele desenvolvido a partir do surgimento do Estado de Bem-Estar Social. A partir dessa análise fica clara a relação entre direitos fundamentais, agenda ESG e uma nova forma de constitucionalismo, que no presente artigo foi chamado de dirigismo constitucional multinível. O trabalho busca mostrar que o modelo de constitucionalismo diretivo multinível é o que dá a compreensão adequada dos espaços de concretização e proteção dos direitos fundamentais para que alcancem a máxima medida possível de eficácia social e jurídica.
DIREITOS HUMANOS FUNDAMENTAIS DAS MINORIAS SEXUAIS E DE GÊNERO NO BRASIL A PARTIR DAS DECISÕES DO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL
Authors: Goerch Alberto Barreto , Santos Everton Rodrigo , Silveira Gabriel Eideilwein
Published: August 2024

Esse estudo visa problematizar a situação da população LGBTQIAP+ diante das constates e históricas violações de Direito Humanos em virtude do desrespeito à diversidade sexual e identidade de gênero que não se enquadre na heteronormativa. Para tanto, se objetiva analisar a influência do sistema de proteção internacional de Direitos Humanos da população LGBTQIAP+ nas decisões do Supremo Tribunal Federal brasileiro na última década quando jurisdiciona no referido tema. Metodologicamente, adota-se o método de abordagem dedutivo, partindo-se de situações problemas, buscando-se uma solução em específico, sendo que este estudo teórico se pauta pela técnica de pesquisa da documentação indireta. Como método de procedimento adota-se o histórico em virtude da compreensão do assunto em um lapso temporal. A pesquisa desenvolve-se a partir da compreensão do conceito de população LGBTQIAP+, bem como das diferenças entre orientação sexual e gênero. Também trata da evolução dos direitos humanos x principais violações contra a essa população no Brasil e no mundo. Além de buscar entender como atua a Organização das Nações Unidas e os sistemas regionais de proteção de direitos humanos da população LGBTQIAP+. Ao concluir, percebe-se que o sistema internacional de proteção de Direitos Humanos tornou-se nessa última década, uma das principais fontes de fundamentação para tomada de decisões do Supremo Tribunal Federal brasileiro quando jurisdiciona em temas que envolvem diversidade sexual e gênero de forma garantista no país.
Digital Readiness in The Digitalization of Public Service in Mekarsari Village, Selaawi Sub-District, Garut District
Authors: Eka Anisya , Elisa Susanti
Published: August 2024

This study examines the readiness of digital transformation in Mekarsari Village, Selaawi District, Bandung Regency. Although the village has started digitalizing services, there are still shortcomings in supporting infrastructure, human resource readiness, and funding availability. This study aims to further evaluate the readiness of service transformation and digitalization in Mekarsari village using the theory of digital readiness Musa (2010), which includes infrastructure, human resources, as well as government support and institutional management. The method used is qualitative by involving related actors in the digital transformation process. The results showed that: (1) there is a readiness of the availability of digitalization supporting infrastructure for services in Mekarsari Village. (2) human resources in Mekarsari Village are deployed as village bamboo craftsmen and self-taught in terms of digitization. (3) Analysis of government support in terms of funds and legal instruments is still lacking and only rely on funds and legal instruments provided by the central government.
The conclusion of this study shows that in terms of public services and publications in Mekarsari Village are in the stage of transforming into a digital system. In accordance with the concept of Musa (2010), Mekarsari village has been trying to develop digitization in the village in accordance with the concept of readiness in the digitization of the village, but the readiness of the readiness must be continuously improved in order to create the maximum digitization of the village
RANCANGAN STANDAR OPERASIONAL PROSEDUR PERENCANAAN PENGADAAN BARANG/JASA PEMERINTAH DI KOTA SUKABUMI
Authors: Kurniawaty Ika Fajar , Trilestari Endang Wirjatmi , Rahman Abdul
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini difokuskan pada rancangan standar operasional prosedur perencanaan pengadaan barang/jasa pemerintah di Kota Sukabumi. Bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi SOP mekanisme awal pengadaan barang/jasa di Kota Sukabumi, dan perbaikan SOP yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan perencanaan pengadaan barang/jasa di Kota Sukabumi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan analisis CATWOE untuk mengungkapkan secara jelas fenomena dalam implementasi SOP mekanisme awal perencanaan pengadaan barang/jasa di Kota Sukabumi. Pengumpulan data melalui studi dokumentasi, observasi, dan wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa implementasi SOP mekanisme awal perencanaan pengadaan barang/jasa di Kota Sukabumi belum berjalan secara optimal berdasarkan variabel Edward III. Komunikasi belum optimal karena adanya perbedaan persepsi dan ketidakmampuan PA/PPK dalam memahami SOP, sumberdaya belum optimal karena PPK belum memiliki kompetensi teknis pengadaan barang/jasa sehingga PPK tidak memahami tahapan dalam SOP mekanisme awal pengadaan barang/jasa, Publikasi SOP belum didukung dengan sumber daya anggaran, dan SOP belum terpublikasi pada aplikasi SiCamperenik. Disposisi belum optimal karena kurangnya komitmen PA dan PPK untuk melaksanakan SOP. Struktur birokrasi belum optimal karena SOP belum dinamis dan berorientasi pada kebutuhan pengguna dan SOP belum sesuai dengan pedoman perencanaan pengadaan barang/jasa. Analisis menggunakan SSM menghasilkan rancanganÂ perbaikan SOP perencanaan pengadaan barang/jasa. Hasil dari peneltian ini akan menjadi usulan kebijakan Kepala Daerah sehingga akan meningkatkan kualitas perencanaan pengadaan barang/jasa pemerintah di Kota Sukabumi.
STRATEGI DIGITAL MARKETING DALAM UMKM DI GARUT
Authors: Abdul Rahman  , Muhamad Anas Lutfi
Published: August 2024

Pertumbuhan usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) di suatu daerah yang tidak optimal berkontribusi pada lambatnya penjualan. Padahal UMKM memberikan kesempatan kerja pada masyarakat untuk membantu pengentasan kemiskinan dan pengangguran. Strategi dan konsep pemasaran digital yang kuat diperlukan untuk mendapatkan hasil maksimal dari media digital. Digital marketing adalah penggunaan jaringan media sosial untuk melakukan kegiatan promosi dan memetakan pasar digital. Ide pemasaran digital dapat menyatukan berbagai pihak yang berbeda secara geografis melalui penggunaan komputer atau perangkat elektronik lainnya. Tujuan dari proyek penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi strategi pemasaran digital yang paling efektif untuk mempromosikan UMKM di Garut Kota Kabupaten Garut. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dan kualitatif. Data yang dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan sumber sekunder (seperti buku, jurnal, dan artikel) digunakan untuk mengumpulkan informasi untuk penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan produktivitas UMKM di Garut Kota tidak positif. Bahkan dengan dibuatnya website bisnis online, tidak semua orang sudah menerapkan digital marketing plan. Dapat dilihat bahwa strategi pemasaran digital belum banyak mendapat perhatian dari UKM di Garut Kota Kabupaten Garut. Oleh karena itu, diharapkan UMKM yang ada di Garut Kota Kabupaten Garut dapat beradaptasi dengan perubahan zaman dengan menggunakan strategi digital marketing untuk berjualan secara online.
Analyzing Potential Implementation of Sustainability Linked Loan in PT United Tractors Tbk
Authors: Alfath Muhammad Hafizh , Wandebori Harimukti , Prawiraatmadja Widhyawan
Published: August 2024

Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, climate change has become an important global issue, prompting companies to adopt sustainable practices. PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), which relies heavily on coal, faces challenges due to the declining coal market and increasing emphasis on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. This research explores UT's strategic transition to diversify into the minerals and renewable energy sectors and assesses the potential of Sustainability Linked Loans (SLL) to support this transition. The research aims to evaluate UT's readiness to implement SLL by examining its business strategy, ESG initiatives, and financial performance. A qualitative approach was used, involving semi-structured interviews with UT management and analysis of annual reports. Findings show that UT is committed to achieving a 50-50 revenue balance between coal and non-coal businesses by 2030. SLL offers a viable funding solution, providing financial flexibility and incentivizing ESG improvements through interest rate discounts. The study concludes that UT's strong commitment to sustainability and proactive management puts it in a good position to obtain SLL, enhancing its ability to balance its portfolio and achieve long-term sustainability. Recommendations include improving ESG measurement systems, securing SLL agreements, and continuously monitoring ESG achievements to maximize benefits.
Financial Inclusion or Exploitation? An Integrative Review of Online Lending Applications (OLAs) in the Philippines: Analyzing User Experiences, Regulatory Challenges, and Implications for Consumer Protection
Authors: Villarino Resti Tito , Villarino Maureen Lorence
Published: August 2024

Background: Online lending applications (OLAs) are rapidly gaining traction in the Philippines, offering previously unbanked individuals access to credit. However, this burgeoning sector is now under scrutiny due to numerous allegations of predatory practices, harassment, and even public shaming, raising significant concerns.Objective: This integrated review critically examines the landscape of OLAs in the Philippines, focusing on user experiences, regulatory constraints, and considerations related to financial equity and consumer protection.Methods: The authors followed Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) integrative review methodology, analyzing app ratings and reviews for 40 OLAs listed in the Google Play Store from January 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024. Cross-referencing was performed using the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration data. The analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS version 26 and MAXQDA version 2020.Results: The review found that 80% (32 out of 40) of OLAs were moderately rated (3.5-4.4 out of 5.0), suggesting general user satisfaction. However, only 25% (10 out of 40) of these OLAs were registered with the SEC. Critical themes such as high interest rates, hidden charges, and aggressive collection practices were more prevalent among non-registered OLAs. The absence of highly negative ratings (below 2.4) suggests possible rating manipulations. Thematic analysis revealed positive themes like convenience, speed, and accessibility, contrasted by negative themes including predatory practices, lack of transparency, and poor customer service.Conclusion: The OLA landscape in the Philippines is complex, balancing the need for accessible credit with the imperative of stronger regulatory oversight and consumer protection. This review highlights the necessity of enhancing regulatory monitoring and consumer safeguards to ensure financial innovation benefits vulnerable borrowers without exposing them to undue risk.Keywords: consumer protection, digital financial literacy, financial inclusion, fintech regulation, online lending in the Philippines, predatory practices
Energy Impairment and Disability Inclusion: towards an advocacy movement for energy limiting chronic illness
Authors: Hale Catherine , Lyus Jenny , Benstead Stef , Ruddock Anna , Odell Evan
Published: August 2024

Grassroots networks and communities for people with chronic illness have emerged in recent years thanks to digital communication technologies. The Chronic Illness Inclusion Project (CIIP) was a participatory research programme led by and for this community. It was the first of its kind to explore issues of disability identity and disablism facing people with chronic illness within the emancipatory disability research tradition. The research agenda centred on distinguishing impairment effects with chronic illness from disablism: the unnecessary restrictions and exclusion produced by society’s response to chronic illness, and consequently identifying pathways for resistance and social change. METHODOLOGY: An online qualitative research forum was designed to facilitate remote and asynchronous participation, and enable extensive interpersonal exchange between 20 participants over eight weeks. A follow up survey was conducted to test and validate the knowledge shared in the forum, yielding 2,300 responses. FINDINGS: Participants with a broad range of health conditions experienced energy limitation which significantly restricts both physical and cognitive activity. They also commonly experienced invalidation and disbelief of these impairment effects at social, structural and institutional level. Systemic disbelief functioned as a form of disablism with a profound effect on identity, self-esteem and relationships. It negatively impacted their ability to navigate systems of disability support and accommodations. Better conceptual tools for locating chronic illness impairment within the administrative framework of disability emerged as a key priority for challenging disablism. The terms ‘energy limiting chronic illness’ and ‘energy impairment’ received the highest approval for this purpose. DISCUSSION: Government surveys confirm the prevalence of energy impairment, which is reported by 34% of the UK’s disabled population. Yet this large constituency is not accounted for in social administration, policy and planning on disability, nor does the online chronic illness community have any vehicle for representation in this sphere. CONCLUSION: The CIIP and the impairment concepts that arose from it suggest the can be seen as a nascent advocacy movement for people with chronic illness, defined not by the cause of disease but rooted in common embodied experiences and resistance to disablism. Governments should incorporate the concept of energy impairment into disability data collection, policy and planning to transform provision and support for this population.
Study Protocol TransTAM: Transdiagnostic Research into Emotional Disorders and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of the Adaptive Mind
Authors: Hermann Andrea , Benke Christoph , Blecker Carlo R. , de Haas Benjamin , He Yifei , Hofmann Stefan G. , Iffland Jona , Jengert-Stahl Johanna , Kircher Tilo , Leinweber Katrin , Linka Marcel , Mulert Christoph , Neudert Marie K. , Noll Ann-Kathrin , Melzig Christiane , Rief Winfried , Rothkopf Constantin A. , Schäfer Axel , Schmitter Christina Victoria , Schuster Verena , Stark Rudolf , Straube Benjamin , Zimmer Raphaela , Kirchner Lukas
Published: August 2024

Background: Emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders share significant similarities in their etiology and treatment. In recent decades, these commonalities have been increasingly recognized in classification systems and treatment programs crossing diagnostic boundaries. Methods: To examine the prospective effects of different transdiagnostic markers on relevant treatment outcomes, we plan to track a minimum of N = 200 patients with emotional disorders during their routine course of cognitive behavioral therapy at two German outpatient clinics. We will collect a wide range of transdiagnostic markers, ranging from basic perceptual processes and self-report measures to complex behavioral and neurobiological indicators, before entering therapy. Symptoms and psychopathological processes will be recorded before entering therapy, between the 20th and 24th therapy session, and at the end of therapy. Discussion: Our results could help to identify transdiagnostic markers with high predictive power, but also provide deeper insights into which patient groups with which symptom clusters are less likely to benefit from therapy, and for what reasons.Keywords: Therapy response, therapy outcome prediction, naturalistic outpatient sample, neurobiological markers, transdiagnostic markers, transdiagnostic symptom dimensions, longitudinal study, cognitive behavioral therapy.
GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL MAPPING OF THE CENTRAL REGION USING INTEGRATED GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL METHODS
Authors: Touré Haoulata , Boateng Cyril , Gidigasu Solomon , Wemegah David , Mensah Vera , Aryee Jeffrey , Osei Marian
Published: August 2024

Surface waters are deteriorating due mainly to poor farming practices, illegal mining activities and also climate change. In the Central region this has led to a rise in the need for groundwater as potable water supply. However, the Central region is known to be characterized by unsuccessful rate of borehole drilling, which usually results in waste of time and resources. The need to delineate groundwater potential areas in the region has long been known. This study sought to map and delineate the groundwater potential zones of the Central Region by integrating input variables such as lineaments map deduced from magnetic data, digital elevation model, geology, soil type, land use land cover, drainage density, slope and flow accumulation maps using Fuzzy Logic (an Artificial Intelligence based algorithm) in a GIS software. The final map of groundwater potential was validated using borehole yield data and the reliability testing using the area under curve operation technique. Results of the study revealed that, the region is characterized by very low to high groundwater potential zones. About 3461.16 km2 of the region representing 35.68% and 3176.88 km2 (32.74%) were found to have low and very low groundwater potential respectively. Moderate groundwater potential zones cover about 1978 km2 constituting 20.4%, and high groundwater potential zones covers the least of about 1083.7 km2, representing 17%. The final output revealed that the high potential areas are mainly located in the central part of the region which is mainly occupied by granitoids rock types. The low areas are mostly encountered in the south eastern but are found also in the northern and central part of the region and fall mainly on metavolcanics rocks. It is recommended that the prospectively map can give valuable insights for sustainable water resource management and development in the Central region and also serve as guide for upcoming drilling campaigns in the region.
Increasing online attendance using insignificantly impactful extra credit as positive reinforcement
Authors: Krebsbach Jennifer M
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research was to investigate if the addition of extra credit affected the overall rate of attendance to synchronous lectures in an online asynchronous course, compared to courses in which no extra credit was offered. Further I investigated if the amount of extra credit made a difference to the rate of attendance. I collected data from 10 courses and found that offering low levels of extra credit led to more students attending lectures. This could lead to students having better interactions with peers and instructors, enjoying their classes more, and/or achieving better academic results.
CALIDAD DE VIDA EN ESTUDIANTES DE ENFERMERÍA: RELACIÓN CON COMPONENTES ACADÉMICOS Y FAMILIARES
Authors: Gómez Fernando Gómez , Ibarrola Cecilia Edid , López Karina Alejandra , Cosarinsky Guillermo Carlos , Pérez Daniela , Canova-Barrios Carlos Jesús
Published: August 2024

Introducción: La calidad de vida es un concepto multifactorial, la cual está vinculada con la percepción de salud, integración social y el logro de los objetivos personales, entre otras. En el caso de los estudiantes, se la ha vinculado con el logro de objetivos académicos, la percepción de apoyo por parte de la familia, docentes y compañeros, con variables sociales de los espacios educativos, por lo que se amerita de estudios para identificar la relación entre estas variables en los estudiantes de enfermería. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre la calidad de vida percibida con las variables académicas y familiares en los estudiantes de enfermería de una institución universitaria del nordeste argentino.  Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal y con enfoque cuantitativo. Se encuestó a 162 estudiantes de enfermería a quienes se les aplicó un cuestionario que consta de validez y confiabilidad con un alfa de Cronbach de 0,75, constituido por 14 preguntas con opciones de respuesta cerrada, durante el período julio a agosto de 2022. Resultados: La muestra estuvo integrada mayormente por mujeres, de primer año del plan de estudios y con estudios financiados con beca, con una media de edad de 25,7 años. El 60,49% de los encuestados perciben su calidad de vida como buena y la relacionan mayormente con el bienestar emocional en 43,83%. Conclusiones: La percepción de integración con la comunidad educativa, la inclusión en el grupo de compañeros, el acompañamiento docente y el apoyo familiar se relacionaron con la satisfacción con la vida, percepción de flexibilidad en el cursado y del éxito en el año de académico.
FACTORES ASOCIADOS A LOS CONOCIMIENTO Y PRACTICAS EN LACTANCIA MATERNA Y ALIMENTACION COMPLEMENTARIA
Authors: Valencia Coloma Jeny Patricia , Champutiz Quintana Kathy Ayde , Bastidas Champutiz Santiago Bryan
Published: August 2024

Introducción: Existen varios factores vinculados a conocimientos y prácticas en lactancia materna y alimentación complementaria. Objetivo: Evaluar 66 mujeres lactantes en Quito, Ecuador, para determinar dichos factores. Métodos: Se uso cuestionarios sociodemográficos y de conocimientos/prácticas. Análisis con SPSS v25, Kruskall-Wallis y alpha de Cronbach. Resultados: Un alpha de Cronbach de 0,71; correlaciones significativas (p<0,05) en edad, estado civil, número de partos, lugar de residencia, etc. El desconocimiento en prácticas de lactancia se asocia a la introducción temprana de alimentos complementarios. Conclusiones: La técnica de succión deficiente contribuye a una producción insuficiente de leche y lactancia dolorosa, influyendo en la alimentación complementaria antes de los 6 meses. Diversos elementos se asocian a los conocimientos y prácticas en lactancia materna y alimentación complementaria.
Perceptions of English Specialized Student Teachers Towards Teaching Practice
Authors: Kandel Rajan Kumar , Bist Resham Bahadur
Published: August 2024

In the present landscape of evolving teacher education programme, it is essential to know the perceptions of English Specialized Student Teachers (ESSTs) about Teaching Practice (TP) in general and university supervision and the role of cooperative schools in particular in making their TP experiences effective. This paper aims to analyze the perceptions of ESSTs to find out the effectiveness of university supervision and the role of cooperating schools in TP. For the study, a quantitative case study was applied as a research methodology. Data were obtained through questionnaires from the ESSTs of three campuses located in Surkhet Nepal. The findings revealed that TP played a pivotal role in developing qualified, trained, and confident teachers. Despite the satisfactory role of university supervision in TP, ESSTs felt stressed and worried due to the heavy workload related to the TP. Moreover, they perceived the important role of cooperative schools where they learnt from their strengths and areas that required improvement during TP. Therefore, university supervision and school administration should make TP flexible and engaging for ESSTs by motivating them to avoid their presupposition that TP is just a time-consuming, rigid, and boring task. In this regard, the study suggests enhancing the current collaboration between schools and universities for the effectiveness of teacher preparation addressing the issues. Moreover, it offers insights to enhance teacher preparation programme and improve the overall quality of education.
Redeeming Humanity: Materiality and Spirituality in Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara
Authors: Pokharel Bishnu Prasad
Published: August 2024

George Bernard Shaw’s Major Barbara deals with the conflict between materialistic forces and spiritual values and the victory of the former over the latter to infuse the materialistic power of the contemporary society. The implication of material possession ultimately leads to the transformation of ethics and ideology to commodification. Culler, Foley, and Oakley’s materialism and Swami Avdhesh Anand Giri’ and Sir Aurobindo’s spiritualism are the theoretical underpinning of the study to analyze the text. The material society reasons for physical, and monetary well-being, but spirituality prioritizes the community's well-being through psychic devotedness. Spiritualism is the higher order of rational that values the greater good of the society for the welfare of the humanity. The consumer culture generates condition to accept the incentives from the sources of unethical and illegal work. The initial clash and ultimate resolution between Andrew Undershaft and Major Barbara indicates the victory of consumer culture over spiritual values. The images created by Undershaft about the army highlight poverty, misery, feebleness, and hunger but Major Barbara hardly succeeds in defeating these issues. This study questions about the knowledge dissemination in the institutionalized societies showing materialistic forces stronger than spiritual values and the need for redeeming the humanity. The devaluation of the essence of the social welfare working under the shadows of commercial notion blemishes the morality. It raises the question about ethics, sophisticated attachment, and monetary orientation. This paper concludes that harmony in society is possible through redeeming humanity having spiritual feeling in all aspects of existence.
Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on Stock Returns in the Nepalese Market: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Thapa Bhim Kumar
Published: August 2024

In numerous countries, such as Nepal, financial markets have become absolutely necessary component of their national economies. The significance of a country’s stock market can be estimate from the fact that stock market indices are now utilized as a barometer of the country’s financial health. Macroeconomic factors have a significant impact on economic activity and they also influence the success of the stock market. The study has used time series data from 1994 to 2022 in multiple linear regression of OLS approach. The stock market’s performance is influenced by several macroeconomic factors, including the gross domestic product (GDP) as a Quantify of economic expansion, inflation as a constraining factor on spending, overall interest rates and broad money supply. Multiple regression analysis has revealed that both real GDP and broad money supply positive and statistically significant impact the rise in stock return. However, in Nepal, inflation and interest rates negatively affect stock returns, with interest rates exhibiting a significant impact on stock returns, as indicated by this study. Whenever the stock market undergoes a substantial downturn, it raises worry of an upcoming trouble. Consequently, government officials and policy-makers must be mindful of this issue.
Unveiling the Nexus between Bank-Specific Factors, Macroeconomic Indicators, and Commercial Bank Performance
Authors: Pathak Hari Prasad
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the performance determinants in Nepalese commercial banks, focusing on both profitability and efficiency scores. Employing a quantitative research approach, panel data from the financial reports of all 28 commercial banks in Nepal from 2008 to 2019 is analyzed. Regression analysis, including fixed and random effect models determined by the Hausman test, is utilized to examine the impact of bank-specific factors and macroeconomic indicators on bank performance. Additionally, data envelopment analysis is employed to measure bank efficiency levels. Findings suggest moderate performance levels with observed improvements in internal management practices and credit policies. While significant impacts of bank-specific factors on performance are identified, macroeconomic indicators show limited influence. Specifically, capitalization and management efficiency positively impact profitability and efficiency, while non-performing assets negatively affect both. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and bank management to enhance profitability through prudent regulatory measures.
Analyzing the access of Nepalese Non-financial Firms to the Capital Market and Examining their Approaches to External Financing
Authors: Silwal Prem Prasad
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the funding behavior of investors, whether they lean towards a futuristic or historical approach, in relation to their decisions regarding debt financing. Moreover, it focuses on how financial performance is more sensitive to small constraint firms relative to large unconstraint firms for their potential funding. The stud employed a quantitative approach and an analytical research design to investigate how firm characteristics influence debt financing decisions in Nepalese non-financial firms from 2001 to 2019. Specifically, it employed descriptive and causal-comparative research methodologies to assess its goals. Findings suggest that smaller firms encounter challenges in accessing capital markets, resulting in a diminished impact of tangibility on profitability sensitivity when compared to larger enterprises. As a result, smaller enterprises rely more on internal funding, and their cash reserves are more closely tied to their performance. Notably high Tobin’s Q values indicate that Nepalese managers tend to adopt a forward-looking approach in their leverage decisions. Financing decisions of Nepalese firms appear to be more influenced by capital market considerations, indicating a forward-looking approach. The findings of this study could be useful to the finance managers while they are in a position to employ external financing to their perspective projects.
The Role of State Government Policies and Infrastructure Development in Promoting Sustainable Religious Tourism: A Moderated Analysis of Cultural Diversity
Authors: Shrestha Purna Man , Kathayat Bhupal Bikram
Published: August 2024

This study examines the role of state government policies and infrastructure development on the promotion of sustainable religious tourism. This study employed an inferential research design to assess the general and moderating effects of the latent variables of the study. Quantitative methods were used for robust analysis, and 404 participants, including both domestic and international tourists and visitors with diverse religious beliefs, were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a survey questionnaire. The study reveals that state government policy positively impacts promotion of sustainable religious tourism, whereas infrastructure development does not have any significant effect. Furthermore, there is a notable positive relationship between cultural diversity and promotion of sustainable religious tourism. In addition, cultural diversity moderates the relationship between state government policies and sustainable religious tourism. However, no such moderating found in the relationship between infrastructure development and sustainable religious tourism. However, this paper has not incorporated other factors which have significance influence on the promotion of sustainable religious tourism; policymaker can implement the findings of this paper to formulate the policy related to the promotion of sustainable religious tourism.
Consumer Preference for Soft Drinks: An Analysis of Ingredients, Quality, and Flavor
Authors: Manandhar Raju Bhai
Published: August 2024

The rising demand for soft drinks in Nepal has prompted a keen focus on product features that cater to consumers’ expectations. The objective of the study is to examine the impact of ingredients, quality, and flavor on consumers’ preference for soft drinks. The study adopted descriptive and analytical research design. Primary data was collected through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire survey administered to respondents within the Kathmandu Valley using a convenience sampling technique. The study employed various statistical tools, including cross tab, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, correlation, and regression, to analyze the gathered data. The results revealed that quality exhibited the highest positive correlation with consumers’ preference for soft drinks, while flavor demonstrated the lowest correlation. Furthermore, it was found that both ingredients and quality significantly influenced consumer preference, whereas flavor did not have a significant impact. Gender also played a role in influencing consumer preference, affecting flavor but not ingredients and quality. The study emphasized the pivotal role of quality in ensuring customer satisfaction, while ingredients contributed to the creation of value for soft drinks. As such, companies need to uphold high-quality standards to meet consumer expectations effectively. The findings of this research provide valuable insights into consumer preferences for soft drinks and underscore the importance of product quality. Future researchers are encouraged to explore consumer preferences with larger sample sizes and robust methodologies, incorporating additional independent variables to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the soft drink market in Nepal.
Relationship between FDI Inflow and Unemployment in the Case of the Former Yugoslav Republics
Authors: Capeska Bogatinoska Dijana , Damoska Sekuloska Jovanka , Oncheva Angela
Published: August 2024

Foreign Direct Investments - FDIs are recognized in the economics literature as one of the vital determinants of economic growth. A particular interest of any host economy is to reach the employment effect of the FDIs. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the relationship between the inflow of the FDIs and the unemployment rate in the case of the former Yugoslav republics and to identify whether and how the new economies have benefited from the FDI inflow. The paper develops a model identifying the FDI as a determinant of the unemployment rate. A regression analysis is used to examine the correlation between the FDI inflow and the unemployment rate over the period of 30 years. The results show differences in FDIs inflow and huge individual variations in the unemployment rate in each country.
Mujeres académicas e investigadoras: reflexiones por condición de género y etnia
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas Secretaría para la Inclusión y Diversidad Cultural, Espinosa Villatoro María Victoria , González Sánchez Sandra Aurora ,   Laboratorio de Didáctica de las Ciencias experimentales y exactas Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas
Published: August 2024

El propósito de este artículo es reflexionar y poner en relieve la situación que viven las mujeres en el ámbito académico y científico en experiencias por condición de sexo y etnicidad, en donde prevalecen estereotipos y prejuicios como limitantes para el avance de las mujeres en la academia, ciencia y tecnología, espacios en donde se gesta desigualdad e invisibilización de las capacidades intelectuales, situaciones que se recrudecen aún más con las mujeres indígenas.
Representación de las mujeres en la investigación en educación física en México
Authors:   Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. México, Torres Aguilar Xitlali
Published: August 2024

A partir de la literatura internacional que aborda las brechas de género en la ciencia, este artículo presenta una revisión bibliométrica sobre la representatividad de las investigadoras en la Educación Física. Se analizaron 532 documentos relacionados con este ámbito en el periodo comprendido del 2013 al 2023 en la base de datos Dialnet. Una vez aplicados los criterios de inclusión, quedó una muestra de 73 documentos. El tratamiento de la información se llevó a cabo en dos fases, en primer lugar, un mapeo científico del área, a través de un análisis bibliométrico de la producción académica. En segundo lugar, se realizó un análisis con estadística descriptiva. Los resultados evidencian la brecha de género en la producción científica en el área en cuestión. Bajo este abordaje, se busca hacer un llamado para establecer pautas sobre futuras investigaciones, y se insta a una mayor exploración de las barreras específicas que enfrentan las mujeres en la Educación Física. Además, se señala la importancia de acciones específicas para disminuir esta desigualdad sistémica, no solo en términos de participación, sino de representación en los espacios académicos.
El derecho de las mujeres a vivir unavida libre de violencia
Authors:   Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Chiapas, México, Moreno Nango Laura Eloyna
Published: August 2024

En México se cuenta con un marco normativo nacional e internacional que contempla el derecho a vivir una vida libre de violencia para las mujeres, el cual se ve reforzado por las legislaciones locales, que han dictado sus propios mecanismos en la materia. Contar con este tipo de marco jurídico es sumamente necesario ya que, en la actualidad, un alto porcentaje de mujeres viven en situaciones de violencia en su día a día, lo que atenta gravemente con sus derechos humanos y menoscaba su calidad de vida. Lamentablemente, el suscribir Convenciones, Declaraciones, Pactos o emitir Leyes, no es lo único que coadyuvará a la atención de esta problemática, es necesaria la participación de las instituciones encargadas de velar por el cumplimiento de estos instrumentos, así como un cambio de paradigma social, en el que se trate a las mujeres en condiciones de igualdad y sin ningún tipo de discriminación.
MULTI-PARADIGM COGNITION: PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS
Authors:   Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University at Cherkasy, VOVK Olena , PASHIS Larysa ,   Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University at Cherkasy
Published: August 2024

ntroduction. This article delves into specific features of intellection and develops a framework of multi-paradigm cognition targeted at the acqui-?ition, accumulation, and growth of knowledge. Specifically, it focuses on levels and paths of cognition, and examines mental operations through which complex cognitive activity may be carried out. Besides, this paper addresses cognitive performance of subjects, which is studied in terms of their profiles, conceptual systems, worldviews, mental operations, epistemic styles, types of thinking, etc. The article also prioritizes the significance of epistemological / gnoseological pluralism and a combination of rational, sensory and experimental constituents in a cognitive process. Additionally, this paper promotes the idea of interaction between manifold paradigms of cognition, which may result in the emergence of multi-paradigm epistemological systems and cascade models conducive to intellectual development of an individual. The purpose of this article is to reveal the concept of cognition, characterize it from various perspectives, expose its stages, and elucidate a spiral framework of cognition expanding and elaborating on the model of knowledge develop-ment devised by K. Popper. Results. Employing the methods of theoretical positioning, comparative analysis and qualitative research, the article advances and interprets a spiral model of cognition presuming knowledge discovery, accumulation and progression in the course of multifaceted mental activities. Conclusion. The process of active cognition resulting in an individual’s knowledge space and intellectual development follows an established algorithm, which is spiral in nature. It implies an incremental progressing through definite stages, each of which is aimed at completing concrete intermediate tasks and arriving at a sought-for solution to the problem. At that, cognizing subjects tend to mentally mature alongside the process of resolving the problem and hence, intellectually benefit from it. The possible solution to the problem may appear dependent upon cognitive profiles of ndividuals (embracing their worldviews, epistemic styles, types of thinking, scopes of knowledge, etc.).