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The Evolution of Literary Canons: Coetzee's 'What is a Classic?' in the Contemporary Context
Authors: Dr. Shaleen Kumar Singh
Published: March 2024

J. M. Coetzee, a South African-born writer, is renowned for his sparse yet potent prose. His writing often delves into complex themes such as apartheid, colonialism, and the human condition with a stark, introspective style. Through his precise and evocative prose, he explores the depths of human experience, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths about society and the self, and he even writes about the fundamental themes of literature. He examines the development of Johann Sebastian Bach's reputation as a classic from a critical standpoint in his famous essay "What is a Classic," drawing parallels with contemporary writing. Coetzee's research provokes reflection on the procedures and complexities of declaring a piece of writing a classic. Discussions about the creation of canons, cultural identity, and historical conditioning continue to influence opinions on classic literature in the contemporary literary landscape. Coetzee's admittance that our historical background influences how we play and interpret Bach's music provides a critical perspective on the subjectivity that permeates classical composition interpretation. Coetzee's research provokes reflection on the procedures and complexities of declaring a piece of writing a classic. Discussions about the creation of canons, cultural identity, and historical conditioning continue to influence opinions on classic literature in the contemporary literary landscape. Through a close reading of the selected essay from the book, the paper will analyse Coetzee's reflections on the nature of the classic, his critique of canonical thinking, and his exploration of the tensions between tradition and innovation in literary discourse.
The Women Characters of Amish Tripathi: A Postfeminist Perspective
Authors: Dr. Saroj Bala  , Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Dwivedi
Published: March 2024

The paper attempts to explore the women characters of Amish Tripathi in his Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series with a post-feminist perspective. In the recent trend of mythological fiction, women characters are given the roles of protagonists for voicing their emotions and decisions. From their shadowed existence to their new avatar of prominence and strength they have become role models for the young generation. Tripathi has subverted the characterization of women with extraordinary virtues. His Sita is the pride of Malayputras who confer on her the coveted title of ‘Vishnu’ for making her accountable for the welfare of the people by destroying evil. He very carefully associates masculine qualities with women to prove their wisdom and power. The paper focuses on Tripathi’s defiance of patriarchal society by presenting a world of women who possess masculine qualities along with utmost femininity.
Ambiguous Selves: Examining Psychological Repercussions of Human Cloning in Mildred Ames's Anna to the Infinite Power
Authors: Grace George  , Dr. K. Reshmi
Published: March 2024

Artificially created human beings are speculated to grapple with psychological struggles, including identity crisis, existential angst, societal discrimination, and complicated family dynamics resulting from their unorthodox genealogy, which is portrayed in posthuman narratives that feature genetically diversified society that integrates artificially created human beings with sexually reproduced individuals. Apart from cloning humans for procreation, the concept of cloning a historical figure who could make tremendous contributions to the world has intrigued the proponents of cloning. In a hypothetical space where cloning achieves rampant societal acceptance, addressing the moral, ethical, and legal rights of the clones becomes paramount to preserving the sanctity of human life. This article conducts a bioethical analysis of the possible psychological repercussions of human cloning that culminate into complexities in identity formation, individuation and family dynamics among human clones in Mildred Ames's Anna to the Infinite Power.
Formulation of Social Work Criminal Sanctions for Perpetrators of Minor Corruption Crimes Based on Justice
Authors: Baktiana Nur Sari , Hasibuan Fauzie Yususf , Mulyadi Lilik
Published: March 2024

In Indonesia, the formulation of criminal sanctions in the Indonesian Criminal Code has progressed, namely the adaptation of the mindset that criminal sanctions do not always have to be punitive. The benchmark of the provisions of Article 85 of the Criminal Code refers to the criteria, measures, and conditions for the imposition of criminal sanctions against social work sanctions for general criminal offenses, while specifically regulating special criminal offenses outside the Criminal Code, for example, Corruption which is regulated in Law Number 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Corruption. This type of research is normative juridical research with analytical descriptive specifications using the statute approach, case approach, and comparative approach. The data sources in this research are secondary data sources in the form of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. Research data was collected through a literature study using qualitative data analysis techniques. The results showed that there has been a paradigm shift in Law Number 23 Year 2023, which has regulated the existence of social work punishment as one of the main punishments, which previously did not exist in Law Number 1 Year 1946. The ideal formulation so that the application of social work can be applied is by looking at Law Number 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law Number 21 of 2001 concerning Amendments to Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning Corruption Crimes and must also be able to see the existence of Law Number 1 of 1946,  Article 10 of the Criminal Code does not regulate social work.
Analysis of The Urgency of The Need for Regent Regulations on Tourism Awareness Groups (Case Study of Bogor Regency)
Authors: Wulandari Siswi
Published: March 2024

To implement community-based tourism, it is necessary to regulate the role of the community in the form of tourism awareness groups to improve the position and role of the community as an important subject or actor in tourism development and can synergize and partner with relevant stakeholders in improving the quality of tourism development in an area. Seeing the great potential possessed by Bogor Regency and the importance of the role of the Tourism Awareness Group as an implementer of conscious tourism, regulations are needed as legal certainty and guidelines for the Regional Government, Tourism Awareness Group, and the Community in the implementation and development of tourism in Bogor Regency. The type of research used is qualitative. The purpose of this study was to identify the role and contribution played by tourism awareness groups (Pokdarwis) in tourism development in Bogor Regency. The research method used in this study is qualitative. The results showed that the Regulation on Tourism Awareness Groups in Bogor Regency specifically does not yet exist. On the other hand, the existence of the Tourism Awareness Group has a major role in supporting a conducive climate for tourism growth, so it is considered necessary to establish a Regent Regulation on Tourism Aware Groups.
Desarrollo Cooperativo a través de Ambientes de Aprendizaje Artístico.
Authors: Cadme Galabay Fanny Guadalupe
Published: March 2024

El aprendizaje cooperativo se ha estado impulsando a nivel mundial desde varias décadas atrás como un método que promulga el fortalecimiento de las relaciones sociales de los grupos de interacción dentro del aula de clases. El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo analizar de qué manera se gestiona el desarrollo cooperativo mediante al ambiente de aprendizaje artístico en diferentes instituciones educativas de la ciudad de Azogues, provincia del Cañar. La metodología aplicada consistió en un diseño no experimental y de tipo aplicado, mientras que el enfoque, fue mixto, es decir cualitativo y cuantitativo, y se usó un tipo de investigación descriptiva. Las técnicas de recolección de datos fueron la encuesta y la entrevista con ocho preguntas cada una, direccionada a docentes 8 y 384 estudiantes, número que se determinó con la formula finita de muestreo no probabilístico. Los resultados dejaron en evidencia que la importancia que tiene el desarrollo cooperativo, dado a que a través de este es posible incentivar entre el alumnado su creatividad, habilidades sociales, rendimiento académico, motivación, esto siempre y cuando se afronten a los desafíos pendientes e implementen enfoques, estrategias y recursos para su mejor consecución. Como conclusión, se determinó desde las encuestas que a pesar de que se viene fomentando esta metodología, no cuentan con espacios versátiles, dinámicos y recursos idóneos para incentivar de mejor manera en su creatividad, expresión y aprendizaje en la asignatura de arte.
Effect Of Corporate Governance on the Performance of State-Owned Enterprises in Zambia
Authors: Mulenga Chisha Popopo
Published: March 2024

A state-owned enterprise (SOE) is a legal entity created by a government to engage in commercial activities on behalf of the government. State-owned enterprises are an important part of most economies and make an important contribution to national development processes. In Zambia, state-owned enterprises operate in key sectors of the economy, including agriculture, forestry, energy, financial services, manufacturing, mining, real estate, tourism and ICT. The Auditor General's latest report named 13 state-owned companies as having suffered losses of K1,854,902,817 during the reporting period. The 2022 Auditor General's report also highlighted a number of financial and operational challenges, showing that the performance of state-owned enterprises in Zambia remains unsatisfactory. Therefore, this study was formulated to examine the impact of corporate governance on the performance of SOEs.  A sample of 147 respondents was selected from 33 state-owned enterprises using the Taro Yamane formula, resulting in a 100% response rate. A mixed methods approach was used and the data was analyzed using SPSS from which correlation and summary coefficients were used to measure the relationship between the variables. The correlation coefficient of 0.612 from the SPSS results indicated that there is a strong positive relationship between the structure and appointment of the board, internal controls and the performance of SOEs. Furthermore, the R-squared (determination coefficient) of 0.375 from the SPSS results suggests that the performance of SOEs is improved by good corporate governance, which is 37.5% influenced by the structure and appointment of the board and internal controls and 62.5% can be linked to other factors that were not taken into account, such as micro and macroeconomic factors, lack of employee motivation and poor work culture in state-owned enterprises, among others. Therefore, the board should consist of members who have knowledge of the industry in which the SOE operates, and they should be appointed according to the policies of the respective SOE so that they can provide strict internal control systems that can benefit the better performance of state-owned companies.
Research on the Analysis of Operation and Governance in Interoperable Smart Cities
Authors: Hojjat Baghban  , Ashish Kumar Pandey
Published: March 2024

Analyzing all public sector operations and services inside a smart city (SC) is considered to be a component of SC governance. Furthermore, it delves into the question of how existing models of public and social governance might be adapted to the virtual management of smart cities. Difficulties of digitalization, accessible distribution of essential services, different forms of engagement in decision-making and transparent governance are just a few of the numerous administrative problems that smart cities face. When it comes to running and managing an interoperable SC, there are several varieties of challenges to overcome. In this paper, the data was initially collected and then preprocessed. In addition, data analytic methods may be used to examine the SC's administration and functioning. The outcomes are then compared to methods already in use to accomplish this goal. The interoperability of smart cities may benefit from a new strategy with networking or telecommunication strategies in the future.
SISTEM PEMERINTAHAN DESENTRALISASI
Authors: Zamzam Ruwiyah , Alawi Sayyid Ahsan
Published: March 2024

The Abbasid Caliphate was one of the powers of the Muslim Ummah. Its emergence after the non-Arab movement fought for equality with the Arabs which was not obtained during the leadership of the Umayyad Daulah. The advantages possessed by the 'Abbasid Daulah besides being symbolized as the golden age of Islam, it turned out that the cause of its collapse was the application of decentralization in running the government, by one of the caliphs of the 'Abbasid Daulah named al-Mutawakkil. This type of research is a literature study or known as Library Research, using a descriptive approach to the findings or references from primary data, relating to the leadership of the 'Abbasid Daulah and the history of Islamic civilization. The decentralized government system applied by al-Mutawakkil was the main cause of the collapse of the 'Abbasid Daulah, this application was due to one of the emergence of small dynasties that wanted to break away from the 'Abbasid Daulah. In addition, al-Mutawakkli's lifestyle was a major factor, namely living in luxury, squandering wealth and so on.
SEJARAH DAN PERKEMBANGAN SENI KALIGRAFI DALAM ISLAM
Authors: Aulia Ashrafah , Firmansyah Firmansyah
Published: March 2024

Calligraphy is one of the art of painting with Arabic inscriptions in Islamic art. Calligraphy can also be said as knowledge and skills for every artist. From each carving, calligraphy has its own meaning in it. The application of the method in this study is a qualitative method and literature analysis. The data collection process in this study determines the art of literature related to the studies discussed, the data analysis in this study uses normative analysis. The results of this study state that the history of calligraphy has a special meaning both in writing and in meaning. The art of calligraphy also experienced further development of Umayyad, Abbasid, & Abbasid writings. The development of writing that is still used today, namely during the late Abbasid period, especially in Islamic countries.
Guide To Financial Management
Authors:   Associate Professor  St’ Peter’s Engineering College Hyderabad, India., Shanmugapriya Dr. T. , Bethapudi Prabhakar ,   Assistant Professor  Faculty of Management Studies Parul Institute of Business Administration Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India., Diwakar Mr. Ashish ,   Assistant Professor  Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology  Greater Noida, India., Bindu Ms. M.K. ,   Assistant Professor   Department of Management Studies Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: March 2024

A better understanding of financial jargon, financial statements, management accounts, performance metrics, budgeting, costing, pricing, decision-making, and investment assessment will be presented to the reader over the course of reading this book. This new version includes chapters on crowdfunding and the impact of global uncertainty on the most well-laid financial plans. These chapters bring this edition up to date with new content. A minefield awaits those who are not careful in the realm of money. Few managers are prepared for the problems of dealing with management reports, budgets, and capital plans since they have not received training. These managers feel themselves humiliated by their lack of grasp of these topics.
Marketing Management
Authors:   Assistant Professor  DVVPF’s Institute of Business Management and Rural Development, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India., Antre Mr. Ganesh , Bhonsle Ms. Priya ,   Assistant Professor Rungta Group of Institution  Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India., Lopez Dr. Joe ,   Professor and Director  Unique Institute of Management Pune, Maharashtra, India., Maheshwari Dr. Kajal ,   Associate Professor  PCET’s S.B. Patil Institute of Management  Pune, Maharashtra, India., Londhe Mr. Sandeep Suresh ,   Assistant Professor Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management & Research Pimpri, Maharashtra, India.
Published: March 2024

The marketing landscape is always evolving, therefore it’s crucial for students to have a textbook that covers the latest theories and techniques in the field. Due to its constant updating to incorporate new developments in marketing theory and practice, this book has become the de facto standard for marketing education.
Proceedings Of International Conference On “Embracing Innovation, Change And Digital Transformation Through Sustainable Practices: For A Better Tomorrow”
Authors:   Head and Assistant Professor Department of Business Administration, Yamini. M Ms. , Infanta. A Ms. Arthy ,   Assistant Professor Department of Business Administration, S Dr. Deepa ,   Assistant Professor Department of Business Administration
Published: March 2024

The theme of the International Conference titled “Embracing Innovation, Change, and Digital Transformation through Sustainable Practices: For a Better Tomorrow” underscores the imperative for organisations and individuals to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and business while prioritising sustainability. The conference aims to explore how digital transformation can be leveraged to drive positive change and create a better tomorrow for all stakeholders, highlighting the importance of integrating sustainability into every aspect of our lives and businesses. Through collaborative discussions and knowledge sharing, the conference seeks to inspire attendees to embrace innovation, drive meaningful change, and contribute to a more sustainable future. The proceedings include abstracts that were submitted by students, academician and research scholars.
Analysis of “A Haunted House” By Virginia Woolf through the Lens of Systemic Functional Linguistics
Authors: Ali Dr. Kamran , Ann Ms. Noor Ul , Rubina Masum Dr.
Published: March 2024

Systemic Functional Linguistics is a widely used approach for text analysis. It can also be used in teaching and translation studies. Recently, there has been a growing popularity of this approach in literary stylistics. “A Haunted House” by Virginia Wolf is a master piece which allows literary analysts to be entangled with whether it falls into the genre of love or supernatural. The paper aims to examine the theme selection and transitivity to discern how the genre being presented to the reader. The story has been analyzed at two levels. It explores its thematic structure and transitivity using qualitative method that is SFL and employs quantitative data analysis to present its findings. The paper examines 82 clauses and probes into the creation of supernatural genre. A careful analysis of data shows that material processes and unmarked themes with inanimate participants maintain the sense of supernatural whereas marked themes give prominence to time and place. The study paves a way to further endeavors to investigate the nature of text construction using SFL. It has some implications for translation studies and literary analysis.
Kualitas Interaksi Sosial Antara Penjual dan Pembeli di Pasar Modern Bauntung Banjarbaru
Authors: Jannah Raudhatul Jannah Irawan
Published: March 2024

Interaksi sosial antara penjual dan pembeli terjadi karena adanya saling ketergantungan yang saling memengaruhi dan menguntungkan. Penjual memerlukan pembeli untuk membeli barang dagangannya, sementara pembeli membutuhkan penjual untuk menyediakan barang dan jasa yang mereka perlukan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi kualitas interaksi sosial antara penjual dan pembeli di pasar modern bauntung Banjarbaru. Penelitian ini melibatkan tiga subjek, yaitus atu penjual bahan kue dan dua penjual perabotan rumah tangga. Metode yang digunakan melibatkan penggunaan checklist dan rating recording sebagai cara untuk mencatat data, dengan melakukan observasi selama 1 jam selama 5 hari berturut-turut dengan mengamati dari 11 indikator yang sudah ditentukan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penjual 1 dan penjual 3 memiliki tingkat interaksi yang cukup, sementara penjual 2 menunjukkan tingkat interaksi yang lebih rendah atau jarang.
Keterlibatan Indonesia Dalam Proses Perdamaian Konflik Palestina-Israel
Authors: Rofiatul Nurhasanah  , Debi Setiawati, S.Pd, M.Pd
Published: March 2024

Artikel ini mengkaji bagaimana diplomasi Indonesia terjadi dalam konflik Israel-Palestina. Gesekan dan bentrokan bersenjata antara pejuang Palestina dengan militer Israel masih terus terjadi dan bahkan dapat menimpa warga sipil Palestina. Sepanjang sejarah kedekatan Indonesia dengan Palestina, Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara yang aktif menyerukan kemerdekaan Palestina dengan solusi dua negara. Hubungan keilmuan antara ulama Palestina dengan mahasiswa Indonesia yang menuntut ilmu di Mesir menjadikan Palestina sebagai salah satu negara yang mengakui kemerdekaan Indonesia bersama Mesir. Hubungan kedua negara berlanjut hingga saat ini. Artikel ini dijelaskan menggunakan teori resolusi konflik. Lebih lanjut penulis menemukan temuan diplomasi Indonesia dalam menyelesaikan konflik Israel-Palestina, Indonesia berperan aktif melalui perannya sebagai anggota tidak tetap Dewan Keamanan PBB. Bahkan Indonesia menentang kebijakan Presiden AS Donald Trump mengenai Yerusalem sebagai Ibu Kota Israel dan memindahkan kedutaan besarnya ke Yerusalem. Terbukti Indonesia berperan sebagai co-sponsor, fasilitator, mediator, partisipator, inisiator, aktor, motivator dan justifier dalam membantu penyelesaian konflik Israel-Palestina.

Kata kunci: Konflik Palestina-Israel, Indonesia, Diplomasi
The Janus-Faced Culture of EU Law
Authors: Marzal Toni
Published: March 2024

Can there be a cultural study of EU law? The notion of legal culture is notoriously tricky. It is both omnipresent and yet seemingly ungraspable. Can we nevertheless hope to dispel the mystery of legal culture, and seize this notion as an object of study? And can it provide a method to improve our understanding of EU law?
Cambiamento organizzativo e accettazione del sistema di misurazione e valutazione della performance da parte del personale tecnico amministrativo di una università pubblica italiana
Authors: Nisio Antonio , Spallini Sabrina , Romanazzi Patrizia
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate the degree of acceptance of the Performance Measurement and EvaluationSystem (Pmes) in a public university and to understand its relationships with its Organizational Model(Om). Two hypotheses were developed to investigate the possible factors affecting employees’ degree of acceptance of the Om and Pmes. Data were collected from a questionnaire submitted to all technical– administrative staff of a public university. This paper is an empirical case analysis. The results confirm the relationship between the perception of the performance management system and Om. In the case study examined, the results offer a relevant research opportunity as the hypotheses considered can also be tested in other organizations where changes in Om that affect performance measurement and management are introduced. Understanding success factors can help managers make effective improvements to the performance management system in relation to the organizational structure of their organizations.
Study the effects of inhalation of Tskaltubo mineral-radon waters on experimental animals
Authors: Gogebashvili M. , Grebenchuk H. , Tulashvili E. , Ivanishvili N. , Kalmakhelidze S. , Shubitidze M.
Published: March 2024

Radon balneotherapy is a traditional approach involving the use of radon sources for balneological procedures. Despite numerous studies on the impact of radon on the body, the safety of using radon for medical purposes remains uncertain. While there is a clearly defined upper limit of the dose rate to achieve a radioadaptive response, the lower limit for this hormetic effect is still inconclusive. Current beliefs suggest that the minimum effective therapeutic radon concentrations are as follows: 200 Bq/l for water baths and 700 Bq/l for inhalation of radon and its products. However, in laboratory rat studies, hormetic responses were observed at significantly lower doses of radon exposure (37 Bq/m3). To address this issue, we conducted experiments on laboratory rats, exposing them to a continuously dosed radon exposure not exceeding 50 Bq/m3. The level of inhalation-assimilated radon over 3 months was determined by measuring the presence of one of its decay products, lead-210, in flat bones. This radioisotope was analyzed using a Canberra gamma spectrometer equipped with a highly sensitive germanium detector. The results obtained indicated that at such a level of radon exposure, the hormetic response could not be attributed to radiation-induced effects.
Study of the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation of athletes after knee injury
Authors: Orudzhov Kh.G.
Published: March 2024

The main goal of the study was to assess the range of movements and determine the effectiveness of the physical rehabilitation of athletes (wrestling Zorkhana and Pahlevani) after a knee joint injury. The proposed version of the program, developed for the physical rehabilitation of athletes with knee injuries, turned out to be very effective in helping them return to sports and continue professional activity. This result is due to the use of an integrated approach to recovery during the rehabilitation process with phased, permanent, and individual treatment. Compliance with these principles made it possible to eliminate the morphological and functional consequences of knee joint injury as completely as possible.
Altruistic Bequests: Giving Motive and Receipt Expectation Using the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances
Authors: Anderson Jason , Stuart Heckman  , Jeffrey Furlong
Published: March 2024

This study uses Altruistic Bequest Theory to update research by Kao et al. (1997) exploring the factors driving the giving and receiving of bequests using data collected from the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). Altruistic variables demonstrated significant, although at times weak, relationships across the three categories of the analysis (bequest versus no bequest, bequest versus maybe bequest, maybe bequest versus no bequest). Alternatively, results show economic, attitudinal, and sociodemographic variables as the main drivers for the giving and receiving of bequests.
Performance Evaluation Disagreement
Authors: Chrétien Stéphane , Kammoun Manel
Published: March 2024

This paper studies investor disagreement in the performance evaluation of equity mutual funds by comparing two existing approaches and estimating its relations with fund characteristics, active management level and fund flows. We find that investors disagree more about the performance of funds that have higher expense ratio and turnover, lower manager tenure and dividend yield, and that are older, smaller and part of a larger family. Disagreement is also higher for funds that follow riskier investment style strategies and deviate more from their benchmarks. Finally, larger disagreement leads to more net fund flows. These findings suggest that heterogeneous investors do not value funds with aggressive active trading strategies similarly, and that favorable valuations by some clienteles result in positive demands for this type of management.
Hubungan Konsumsi Natrium/Garam dengan Status Hipertensi: Studi Cross Sectional di Kota Makassar
Authors: Firman Firman
Published: March 2024

Hypertension disease contributes 7% to the global burden of disease and causes 17 million deaths per year. The prevalence of hypertension (age ? 18 years) in the world is 22 with rates based on gender higher in men at 25.3% and in women 24.2%. This study aims to determine the relationship of sodium / salt consumption with the incidence of hypertension of productive age in the Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center working area in 2019. The type of research used was analytic observational with a cross sectional study design. The population in this study were all hypertensive patients of productive age (15-64) years who were recorded in the Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center register book in the time span starting in January to September 2019, which amounted to 215 people. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling with a sample size of 140 patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS with the Chi-square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between sodium / salt consumption (p = 0.000) on the incidence of hypertension with p value ?0.05
Factores de riesgos de contagio de tuberculosis en personas adultas
Authors: Bethy Margoth  , Moyano Calero Willian
Published: March 2024

Introducción: La tuberculosis es una afección infecciosa provocada por la bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, la cual tiene un impacto principal en el sistema respiratorio. Esta enfermedad puede transmitirse de manera relativamente sencilla de un individuo a otro por medio del aire, especialmente cuando una persona con tuberculosis en fase activa tose, expulsa flemas o estornuda. Objetivo: Este estudio se enfocó en buscar información relevante sobre los factores de riesgos de contagio de tuberculosis en personas adultas, para proporcionar una comprensión más profunda de esta enfermedad y sus determinantes. Metodología: Para alcanzar este objetivo, se empleó las directrices PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses), misma que consistió en realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica, siguiendo rigurosamente los pasos definidos por PRISMA. Resultados: Estos revelaron que los factores socioeconómicos, como bajos ingresos y falta de educación formal traen un mayor riesgo de tuberculosis. Además, se observó que el hábito de fumar cigarrillos y el consumo de drogas dio un riesgo significativo de tuberculosis.  Además, se evidenció una distribución geográfica desigual de la tuberculosis multidrogorresistente (TB-MDR), así como la importancia de la co-infección con el VIH y comorbilidades como la diabetes en el riesgo de tuberculosis. Conclusión: Este estudio resalta la complejidad de los factores que influyen en la tuberculosis en personas adultas, ya que la interacción entre factores médicos, sociales y ambientales subraya la necesidad de enfoques integrales y personalizados en la prevención y el tratamiento de la enfermedad.
Studies on population dynamics of major pests of okra
Authors: D H LAKSHMIKANTHA , R VEERANNA , G S GURUPRASAD , P BABU
Published: March 2024

Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] is known tobe infested by many insect pest among them the most important onesare sucking pests like aphids, leafhopper, whitefly and fruit borerslike Earias vitella and Helicoverpa armigera. Controlling these pestsis very much important to obtain good yield, hence knowledge aboutthese pest incidence needed for taking up management practices. Inthis context, okra was sown during last week of November (rabi2020-21) and observations were recorded at weekly interval. Peakincidence of aphid (23.44 aphids/3 leaves) and leafhopper (16.97leafhopper/3 leaves) noticed during last week of December, whitefly(12.70 whiteflies/3 leaves) during second week of March. Fruit borersduring third week of February and second week of March with percent fruit damage of 44.9 (Earias vitella) and 13.59 (Helicoverpaarmigera).Sucking pests incidence more up to 10th week old crop,there after the population declined. In case of fruit borers, theypersisted upto end of the season
The Impact of Financial Inclusion on the Association between Government Cash Transfers and Violence Against Women
Authors: Naik Sadia Naseem , Aslam Aribah
Published: March 2024

This study employs a comprehensive and evidence-oriented analysis of public initiatives of financial benefits and economic empowerment of women with reference to their impact on violence against women (VAW) in the context of Pakistan. Microdata of survey on Economic and Social Wellbeing of Women in Punjab has been analyzed to underscore the aforementioned impact on women aged 15 to 64 years, both married and unmarried. Logit Probit models have been applied for arriving at empirical findings regarding impact of government financial benefits, marital status, household economic wealth status, education, gender of the household head, family size (number of children), area of residence, age, age square and female empowerment through providing them with employment on violence against women. Findings suggest that public initiatives of providing financial benefits to women for the purpose of enhancing their empowerment have empirical evidence with regard to mitigating violence against women in Pakistan. Public policy interventions for initiation of more research for provision of target based financial benefits to the women who are actually trapped in abusive relationships and social milieus are required to be prioritized in Pakistan. In addition to these research support initiatives, the government should link its budgetary allocations to the female entrepreneurship development and stipulate the departments with achievement of given targets for receiving further allocations. The results further suggest that effective planning and meticulous execution of government financial benefits programs designed especially for women play an established role in aggregation of uplifting their financially empowered status as well as decreasing their physical, emotional and sexual exploitation.
Digital Transformation of the Energy Sector and its Legal Support Tasks
Authors: Zaboronyuk Alexander S.
Published: March 2024

This article examines the effects of digital transformation on the energy sector. The author identifies the key technologies that have already had or will have a transformative impact on the electric and heat power industry. The article considers the benefits of digital transformation and highlights the factors contributing to its implementation. The study identified the key areas of digital transformation in the energy sector and developed recommendations for their implementation, taking into account potential problems. Digital transformation has become a crucial factor in the development of the energy sector, as technological advancements significantly impact energy production, transmission, and consumption processes. Energy companies have already recognized the potential of digital technologies and have taken steps to optimize their processes with innovation in mind. The digitalization of the energy industry involves the collection and processing of a large amount of data on consumption, payments, and other parameters. Therefore, it is important to define rules for the collection, storage, and use of this data, as well as guarantees of its confidentiality and protection from unauthorized access at the legislative level. The author argues for the necessity of updating existing regulations and developing new ones to introduce digital technologies and manage associated risks.
Trends in Legal Regulation of Corporate Governance in the Fuel and Energy Complex
Authors: Krotova Margarita K.
Published: March 2024

Corporate governance is crucial for a company’s operations. The effectiveness of establishing a corporate structure largely determines the outcomes of an organization’s activities. However, successful management depends not only on complying with the “language” of law but also on understanding modern trends and tendencies in the changing reality. This article examines current trends in corporate governance using the structures of large fuel and energy holdings as an example. It also proposes ways of optimization for the successful development of the country’s strategic activities in the near future. Restrictive measures and sanctions make companies feel vulnerable. Therefore, the legislation aims at protecting the rights and interests of major market players by implementing effective measures. However, a deep analysis of introduced concessions of requirements shows that not all of them have a positive effect. That is why this study focuses on the current problems and solutions. The author proposes measures to improve corporate governance systems, including the possibility of utilizing artificial intelligence and modernizing information disclosure to reflect current realities.
Concept of Goods in Exchange Trading Laws
Authors: Sidorova Elena A.
Published: March 2024

Considering the tasks set by the government for the economy, the legal mechanisms for entering into contracts for the sale (supply) of goods on exchanges will continue evolving and improving, and the list of items that can be traded on exchanges will expand further. In order to create representative indicators and fair market prices for goods that are significant for the country (which cannot always be considered things), it seems reasonable to apply the concept of “goods” in a broader sense, including therein other objects of civil rights, other property, in addition to things, or even name specific property rights depending on which objects of civil rights the new “incorporeal” entities discussed above will be classified as in the Exchange Trading Law. An interesting question is that of listing on exchanges goods that are not things, but, as stated above, can also be traded on exchanges (carbon units, “green” certificates, and other similar objects). Considering the qualitative characteristics of such exchange-traded objects, one cannot speak of quality in the same sense as with things, nevertheless, the characteristics that objects may have in order to become exchange-traded commodities must be determined by the exchange establishing admission rules.
Private Law Substance of the Institution of Maximum Electrical Capacity Reserve
Authors: Konstantinov Konstantin A.
Published: March 2024

This article analyzes the main legal trends in the field of maximum electrical capacity reserve in the Russian Federation in the light of energy law innovations. The article examines the various meanings of the concept of maximum electrical capacity reserve, the development trends of the legal substance of the institution of maximum electrical capacity reserve, and contains a comparative legal analysis of foreign law provisions. The identified aspects of the new institution of Russian energy law allow us to conclude that there is excessive public legal regulation of private law relations in this field. The author substantiates the point of view that the potential development of a standard agreement with a condition for maximum electrical capacity reserve will affect the reduction of the discretion of the parties to the agreement and upset the balance of interests of all parties to the legal relations in question. The article discusses options of using the most balanced mechanism for legal regulation of relations associated with maximum electrical capacity reserve in Russia.
Do Islamic Fintech Leadership and Technology Adoption Predict Sustainable Entrepreneurship Values among Fintech Organizations?
Authors: Kasim Raja Suzana Raja , Zulazli Nurul Afiqah , Azman Wan Fariza Azima Che
Published: March 2024

The primary objectives of this paper are to examine if Islamic Fintech leadership (IFL) and technology adoption (TA) can predict Sustainable Entrepreneurship Values (SEV) among Malaysian Fintech organizations. A survey was self-administered to 294 organisations involved in payment, e-wallet, prop-tech, digital bank, blockchain, cryptocurrency, remittance, AI/data, marketplace, crowdfunding, insurtech, wealthtech, Know Your Customer (KYC), and reg-tech services offerings.  Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling is used to analyze 121 responses. The results show that IFL has a positive and significant relationship with SEV. TA, however, does not moderate the relationship between IFL and SEV. This paper contributed to developing the extended Technology Acceptance Model and Resource-Based Theory. The SEV model explains the leadership concern for socio-economy, environment, and values by creating a game changer for Islamic digital transformation that enables micro and small enterprises to access faster socio-economic well-being and financial health.
Thaipusam and Murugan - Its Cultural Continuum in Malaysia
Authors: Ponniah Kartheges , Thamburaj Kingston Pal , Sivanathan Illankumaran , Arumugum Logeswary , . Kalaimuthu
Published: March 2024

This paper offers a comprehensive examination of the Thaipusam festival and the worship of Murugan in Malaysia. It delves into the cultural continuity of this festival in two dimensions: firstly, tracing its origins from India to Malaysia, and secondly, exploring its evolution from the past to the present. Before delving into the main study, the paper begins by investigating the significance of temples within the Malaysian Hindu community. This foundational exploration provides essential context for understanding the societal backdrop against which Thaipusam is observed. Furthermore, the paper meticulously analyzes the Kavadi culture associated with Thaipusam, the mythology surrounding Murugan, and the process of Sanskritization in Murugan worship. The study employs concepts of subculture and religious discourse to address its objectives. It underscores the pivotal role of Thaipusam in the broader ethnic synthesis that characterizes Murugan worship in Malaysia. Notably, it acknowledges the elusive historical certainty surrounding Lord Murugan as a "conflate personage of legend." In sum, this research enhances our comprehension of Thaipusam by situating it within the rich tapestry of Tamil history, philosophies, and belief systems, particularly those intertwined with the worship of Lord Murugan.
UTERINE RUPTURE DURING PREGNANCY: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Christian Roy , Pieter Hetharia Frenki , Bangkit Sumardi Franky , Dwi Rahayu Inggit
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Uterine rupture, a rare but serious obstetric condition involving a tear through the uterine wall, has varying incidences globally, with scarred uteri, morbidly attached placenta, grand multiparity, and oxytocin use being common risk factors. This systematic review aims to comprehensively analyze the literature on uterine rupture during pregnancy, focusing on risk factors, geographical incidence variations, etiological patterns, impact of medical interventions, and maternal outcomes, with a goal to enhance understanding, identify preventive strategies, and improve clinical management.
Method: The researchers in this study followed the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure that their work met the required standards. This was done to ensure the precision and reliability of the conclusions derived from the research.
Result: Our search produced 11 results. After looking at the titles and summaries, we found 9  papers that fit our criteria. At first, we excluded several articles because they were written in review style and case reports. But after reading the full papers carefully, we included five papers in our final analysis. These papers included a retrospective observational study, prospective study, and retrospective study.
Conclusion: In conclusion, uterine rupture (UR) is a catastrophic event requiring heightened vigilance in pregnant women with high-risk factors to mitigate severe consequences for both obstetricians and patients. Trials of labor after cesarean (TOLAC), a safe delivery option, faces challenges in Shanghai and China, and the risk of uterine rupture emphasizes the need for evaluating dosages and duration of prostaglandins and oxytocin. Our series highlights the grave neonatal prognosis of uterine rupture, stressing the importance of timely management and recognizing fetal heart rate abnormalities. The URIDA investigation, the largest database on UR during pregnancy, reveals insights into the association between previous uterine surgery, leiomyoma, and UR, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and immediate treatment to minimize complications and ensure favorable outcomes in both the index and subsequent pregnancies.
Cross Sectional Study on Well-Being and Coping Strategies of Low Vision Patients Visiting Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital, Pakistan
Authors: Sadat Azka , Malik Ehtisham
Published: March 2024

Background: Visual impairment significantly impacts individuals' lives, affecting their ability to perform daily activities and influencing their emotional well-being. The Global Burden of Disease study highlights vision impairment as a leading cause of disability worldwide, necessitating a deeper understanding of its impacts and the coping strategies employed by those affected.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the functional and emotional impacts of visual impairment on patients' well-being and explore the coping strategies used by individuals with low vision. The association between the severity of visual impairment and its impacts, alongside the effectiveness of various coping mechanisms, was examined.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Low Vision Department of a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital over six months. A total of 400 participants diagnosed with low vision were recruited through internal and external referrals. Data were collected using the Impact of Visual Impairment (IVI) tool and the Coping Strategy Indicator (CSI), alongside demographic information. The IVI tool assessed functional and emotional well-being, while the CSI evaluated the coping strategies employed. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 25, focusing on mean scores and the significance of differences across demographic and clinical variables.
Results: The study found that the severity of visual impairment was significantly associated with worse functional (Mean±SD: 28.33±14.86) and emotional (Mean±SD: 14.92±7.14) well-being scores (P<0.001). Participants over 30 years and those residing in rural areas experienced a greater impact of visual impairment. Notably, employment status significantly correlated with the degree of impact, with unemployed individuals reporting higher functional and emotional distress. Avoidant coping strategies were linked with greater emotional distress, while problem-solving and seeking social support showed a mixed impact on patients' well-being.
Conclusion: The severity of visual impairment adversely affects both the functional abilities and emotional well-being of individuals, with avoidant coping strategies exacerbating these impacts. Encouraging active coping mechanisms and enhancing support systems could mitigate the negative effects of visual impairment on patients' lives. These findings underscore the need for holistic approaches in the care and support of individuals with low vision.