bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AUTOCUIDADO PARA O ENVELHECIMENTO COM SAÚDE
Authors: SIQUEIRA JULIANA DA SILVA GOMES , TINOCO DENISE LIMA , ISTOE ROSALEE SANTOS CRESPO
Published: January 2024

A importância de autocuidado tem se destacado nos últimos anos. Em relação à saúde do idoso, a promoção do autocuidado tem sido noticiada como processo que pode ser usado para se alcançar o controle da própria saúde. A valorização do autocuidado deve acontecer por razões práticas, em que os idosos precisam ser proativos, afiançando o consenso em controlar suas vidas a fim de abrandar a carga da família e dos cuidadores. Por isso, a necessidade do empenho em mudar o olhar sobre os princípios que conduzem a prevenção à saúde dos idosos, já que evidenciam particularidades diferenciadas das demais faixas etárias.A metodologia empregada são os métodos historiográfico e dedutivo, auxiliados pelas seguintes técnicas de pesquisa: revisão de literatura sistemática e análise documental. Para a melhoria na qualidade de vidanão se deve olhar a velhice desassociada do ciclo da vida. É primordial o desenvolvimento de atitudes de autocuidado no decorrer de toda a vida, ocasionando uma velhice com saúde através hábitos saudáveis. Os efeitos observáveis a médio e longo prazo é que o ser humano tem a capacidade de autodeterminação. Para o autocuidado é indispensável ampliar a visão de que é importante criar meios que possibilitam o próprio bem-estar. E só acontece através do procedimento de autoconhecimento. Avaliar o idosoobjetiva identificar as dificuldades implícitas à sua saúde, abrangendo as avaliações nos aspectos funcionais, cognitivos, psíquicos, nutricionais e sociais, que poderão incidir diretamente na condição de autonomia e de independência. Dessa forma, quando se foca no ponto de vista da valorização do autocuidado, necessita-se discutir com o idoso as soluções que poderão melhorar sua qualidade de vida e, por consequência, a promoção da sua saúde.Para que o idoso seja ativo, independente e saudável é necessário o desenvolvimento de atitudes de autocuidado no transcurso de toda vida.
A VELHICE LGBTQIA+ E SUAS PERSPECTIVAS EM UM OLHAR PSICOSSOCIAL
Authors: ALVES MATEUS EGILSON DA SILVA , NOBRE NICOLE DE SOUSA , BARBOSA PAULO HENRIQUE OLIVEIRA
Published: January 2024

O envelhecimento populacional é um fenômeno irrevogável no Brasil e no mundo segundo a OMS. Contudo, ainda prevalece uma visão da velhice a partir de marcadores heterossexuais e cisgêneros de forma que idoso(a)s de minorias sexuais e de gênero coexistem sob uma invisibilidade social quanto as suas vicissitudes, prevalecendo ainda um panorama hetecisronormativo sobre a velhice frente a uma velhice LGBTQIA+. Face a isto, abordar os aspectos que envolvem idoso(a)s LGBTQIA+ faz-se fundamental, sendo temática preponderante para áreas científicas diversas, como a Gerontologia e a Psicologia, quando o conhecimento dos aspectos psicossociais desse grupo ajudam a entender mais sobre suas idiossincrasias. Assim, objetivou-se aqui produzir uma análise psicossocial da velhice LGBTQIA+. Para tanto, se utilizou-se de uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa, que consiste em um tipo de investigação que visa aprofundar reflexões sobre uma temática pouco explorada, contudo sem o rigor de uma revisão sistemática, porém preservando o rigor científico a partir de livros e artigos. Denota-se da literatura investigada que as pessoas idosas LGBTQIA+ vivenciam condições díspares quanto ao acesso aos serviços de saúde, trabalho e nas relações familiares, sendo maior o sentimento de solidão e desamparo, que agravam condições de saúde física e mental. Tais fatores são encarados como desafios para o findar da vida entre essas pessoas, bem como demonstram que a velhice desse grupo é marcada por aspectos psicossociais singulares se comparados a de idosos heterossexuais e cisgêneros. Conclui-se que é salutar que estudos voltados para essa temática sejam realizados, bem como seja demandada maior atenção as intersecções entre gênero, sexualidade e velhice, que exigem esforços humanos, estruturais e educativos em torno da amplitude de temáticas gerontológicas.
ESTADO, SERVIÇO SOCIAL E AS RELAÇÕES DE GÊNERO DE TRABALHADORES E TRABALHADORAS IDOSOS
Authors: SILVA ALESSANDRA TEIXEIRA DA CUNHA , MACHADO MARIA CONCEIÇÃO SARMENTO PADIAL , SILVA JOSÉ FERNANDO SIQUEIRA DA
Published: January 2024

Trata-se de um estudo bibliográfico, documental, com dados secundários sobre o trabalhador e trabalhadora idosa brasileiro.De acordo com o embasamento teórico e os dados oficiais disponibilizados neste estudo, a expectativa de vida da população brasileira tem aumentado com o desenvolvimento científico, tecnológico, social e econômico, sobretudo nas últimas décadas. Nesse contexto, é perceptível, por meio de apontamentos e estudos (CAMARANO; PASINATO, 2004; CEPAL, 2017), a predominância das mulheres idosas chefes de família no núcleo familiar, algo que gira “[...] em torno de 50% em países como Brasil, Uruguai e Venezuela. Algumas características dessas mulheres idosas chefes de família são designadas pelo critério de reconhecimento, autoridade e econômico”. A situação das mulheres trabalhadoras idosas brasileiras pode ser considerada similar a alguns países da América Latina e no Caribe, e a esperança de vida ao nascer dos homens é menor que a das mulheres (CEPAL, 2017).Hoje, em pleno século XXI, ainda são delegadas para a mulher idosa várias tarefas cotidianas, como o cuidado das crianças, de outras pessoas idosas da família e de descendentes. Ainda se espera da mulher idosa “o cuidado” com quem dela precise (VITALE, 2010). Vale ressaltar que esses “cuidados” são atribuídos ou impostos a elas em qualquer etapa da vida.Na sociedade capitalista contemporânea, o trabalho feminino é desvalorizado, principalmente nas atividades domésticas. Os cuidados com netos, netas, filhos, filhas, parentes idosos, enfim, são improdutivos ao capital, não geram valor ou riqueza. Não há valor social, econômico para as atividades dentro do lar. Há, ainda, que se pensar na apropriação e expropriação de “mulher para mulher”, sobretudo quando as próprias mulheres delegam os afazeres domésticos a outras mulheres, a filha não pode, a mãe assume, ou a avó, a tia, ou contrata uma mulher para fazer esse trabalho. Isso é algo que precisa ser desnaturalizado em nossa sociedade.
Aspectos poblacionales de la almeja Ameghinomya antiqua del noroeste del Golfo San Matías en el inicio de su pesquería
Authors: Zaidman Paula C. , Surdo Fracisco E. , Velasquez Rocío , Doldan M. Socorro
Published: January 2024

Los parámetros poblacionales son fundamentales cuando un nuevo recurso se incorpora a la canasta pesquera. En el noroeste del Golfo San Matías, Ameghinomya antiqua comenzó a ser recolectada con fines comerciales. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la estructura poblacional y describir el crecimiento individual de ejemplares de A. antiqua de dos poblaciones locales (El Sótano y Playa Villarino) previo al inicio de su explotación. Los organismos de estas poblaciones difirieron en tallas y pesos de valvas, tanto en la estructura general como en las medidas de tendencia central. Las estructuras de edades también resultaron disímiles: El Sótano presenta individuos longevos (mayores a 18 años) mientras que Playa Villarino está caracterizada por individuos jóvenes, menores a 15 años. La especie presenta un crecimiento acelerado durante los primeros años, alcanzando 90% de la talla máxima a los 5 años. La edad máxima estimada fue de 26 años. El alto asintótico fue mayor en Playa Villarino (56,56 mm) que en El Sótano (53,03 mm). Estas poblaciones poseen características biológicas y poblacionales que sugieren que podría realizarse un manejo sustentable de esta especie al incorporarse a la canasta de recursos bentónicos de la flota artesanal del Golfo San Matías.
Study of sida yellow spot virus, a begomovirus with a divergent coat protein
Authors:   , Lima Roberta Rúbia Pinto Nogueira
Published: January 2024

Viruses of the genus Begomovirus (family Geminiviridae) are considered one of the most relevant plant pathogens due to the severe losses that they cause in economically important crops. Begomoviruses are transmitted by the whitefly Bemisia tabaci in a persistent- circulative manner, and the only viral protein required for acquisition and transmission by the insect vector is the capsid protein (CP). The CP mediates vector specificity and controls virus transport through the whitefly gut, protecting the virus from degradation, through interaction with a GroEL homologue produced by endosymbiotic bacteria. Although the CP is the most conserved begomovirus protein, we have described a bipartite begomovirus with a highly divergent CP, named Sida yellow spot virus (SiYSV), infecting the non-cultivated plant Sida acuta (Malvaceae). The objectives of this work were to determine whether SiYSV is capable of forming geminate particles, and to carry out the biological and molecular characterization of SiYSV. For the first objective, the 3D structure of the SiYSV CP was predicted using AlphaFold and compared with other typical begomovirus CP's by mTM-align. Then, ultrathin sections of infected plants were observed under a transmission electron microscope for detection of viral particles. Although very different in sequence, the SiYSV CP assumes a 3D conformation similar to that of other begomoviruses. However, particles were not observed under the TEM. For the second objective, the SiYSV host range was assessed, and a whitefly transmission assay was performed. B. tabaci MEAM1 was not able to transmit SiYSV, and an interaction between the CP and GroEL was not observed by BiFC. Furthermore, the subcellular localization of SiYSV-encoded proteins was observed on a confocal microscope and their ability to suppress RNA silencing was analyzed. The results indicate that these proteins had the same pattern of localization expected for typical begomoviruses, but we could not observe any strong silencing suppression activity. Together, these results indicate that the SiYSV-encoded proteins can function just as those of other begomoviruses, thus the possibility that SiYSV forms its capsid cannot be discarded even though we have not yet observed its particles. Also, the inability of B. tabaci to transmit SiYSV may not be related to the inability to form viral particles, but rather to the lack of interaction between CP and GroEL.Keywords: Geminivirus. Coat protein. Bemisia tabaci.
O uso do software GeoGebra na formação inicial de professores: compreendendo conhecimentos geométricos na pedagogia
Authors:   , Paiva Patrícia de Assis
Published: January 2024

Essa pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar o papel do software GeoGebra na compreensão de conhecimentos geométricos na visão de futuros professores de Matemática dos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental. Mais especificamente, objetivamos analisar as perspectivas dos estudantes de Pedagogia quanto ao uso do GeoGebra a partir do desenvolvimento de atividades de geometria e investigar como estes estudantes compreendem o uso de tecnologias digitais na sua formação matemática docente. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa cujos dados foram produzidos em uma disciplina de formação matemática do curso de Pedagogia da Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV). Para produzir esses dados, utilizamos a análise documental e instrumentos como questionários e entrevistas semiestruturadas com estudantes do referido curso. Como resultados, identificamos que são escassas as pesquisas realizadas na formação inicial de professores dos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental quando relacionadas ao ensino de Matemática e ao uso das tecnologias digitais. Além disso, identificamos que muitos estudantes do curso de Pedagogia enfrentam desafios no que se refere à aprendizagem dos conhecimentos geométricos por não possuírem uma formação sólida desde a Educação Básica. Além disso, foi possível identificar algumas potencialidades do uso do GeoGebra que podem contribuir para que os estudantes se apropriem de conteúdos geométricos na disciplina de Ensino de Matemática do curso de Pedagogia. Palavras-chave: Formação Docente. Ensino de Geometria. Tecnologias Digitais. Educação Matemática.
A review on intake of Moringa oleifera leafin different forms to increase hemoglobinlevels in females
Authors: Mukta SP
Published: January 2024

Hemoglobin(Hb) isaprotein contained in red blood cells responsible for delivery of oxygen to the tissues. To ensure adequate tissue oxygenation, a sufficient hemoglobin level must be maintained. The amount of hemoglobin in whole blood is expressed in grams per deciliter (g/dl). The averageHb level for males is 14 to 18 g/dl whilefemales are12 to 16 g/dl. When the hemoglobin level is low, the patient hasanemia. In case of female, anemia is very common phenomenon. Anemia is generally caused by iron deficiency. Efforts that can be made to overcome the lack of iron intake in females are to consume iron (Fe) tablets.The consumption of iron (Fe) tablets is not the only source of iron. Foods such as Moringa leave also contain iron. The objective of this literature review isto explore the impact oftheintake of various forms of Moringaoleiferaleaves on hemoglobin levels in femalesat different stages.The method used in writing this article is review of research result related to intakeMoringaoleiferaleaves at different form to increase hemoglobin levels in females.Based on the articlesthat have been analyzed it can be seenthat, administration of the Moringaoleiferaleaves juice among anemic female had a significant increase in hemoglobin level and the powder form capsules intake by postpartum mother, indicates greater increase in hemoglobin levels compared to the control group.Study also shows that, moringa leaf flour capsules are more effective in increasing hemoglobin levels than iron supplements and regularlyconsumptionof cilok, a food containing Moringa leavescan increase hemoglobin level in teenage girls. After analyzing several articles, it has been found that consuming Moringa leaves in various forms can help femaleat different stages to absorb iron faster and increase their hemoglobin levels.
Effect of replacing wheat bran with de-oiled rice bran on growth and blood parameters of native sheep
Authors: KC Bishwass , NF Surovy , AAS Shuvo , HM Murshed , Parvin S
Published: January 2024

This research aimed to explore the impact of substituting wheat bran with de-oiled rice bran on the growth performance and blood parameters of indigenous sheep. Twelve 10-month-old lambs were randomly assigned to four dietary groups, each with three replications. The control group (T1) received a standard diet, while the other groups (T2, T3, and T4) had varying proportions of de-oiled rice bran, wheat bran, and green grass. Results indicated significantly higher body weight gain in T3 and T4 compared to T1, with the highest gain observed in T2. Glucose levels remained non-significant. Notably, T3 exhibited significantly higher levels of albumin, calcium, and phosphorus, while T1 showed lower values. Blood urea and blood nitrogen were notably higher in T3, exhibiting a gradual increase across treatment groups from T1 to T3. The findings suggest that replacing wheat bran with 50g of de-oiled rice bran, supplemented with grazing, positively influenced growth performance and blood profiles. Substituting wheat bran with 50g and 100g of de-oiled rice bran significantly enhanced growth with increased nitrogen levels in the blood, effectively maintaining blood parameters within the normal range. Consequently, replacing wheat bran with de-oiled rice bran at a certain percentage (33%) appears to be a cost-effective strategy for maximizing the growth performance of native sheep under semi-intensive conditions.
Assessment of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) contamination in locally available vegetables in Mymensingh
Authors: Mostafa F  , Goswami C  , Chacrabati R
Published: January 2024

The most hazardous elements are lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd), which can cause a number of illnesses and interfere with a person's ability to operate normal physiology. This investigation was designed to determine the levels of Pb and Cd in locally available vegetables (Carrot, Brinjal and Green banana) in Mymensingh city. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) was used to analyze the heavy metal concentration of samples that were randomly selected from Seshmor (SM) bazar and Kamal Ranjit (KR) market. In the samples collected from KR market, the content of Pb was 0.027, 0.29 and 0.00 mg/kg dry weight inCarrot, Brinjal and Green banana, respectively.Whereas in the samples from SM bazar, the content of Pb was 0.034, 0.273 and 0.00 mg/kg dry weight in Carrot, Brinjal and Green banana,respectively. In the samples purchased from KR market, thecontent of Cd was 0.19, 0.021and 0.00 mg/kg dry weight in Carrot, Brinjal and Green banana,respectively. In the contrary, in SM bazar the content of Cd was 0.07, 0.066 and 0.00 mg/kg dry weight ofCarrot, Brinjal and Green banana,respectively. The concentration of Pb and Cd in Carrot, Brinjal and Green banana in both KR market and SM bazar were below the recommended permissible limit (RPL) guidedby WHO. In conclusion, vegetables collected fromthe research area are safe to eat, but because of potential hazards and risks associated with metal ingestion, they should only be consumed in moderation.
Pengaruh Corporate Social Responsibility, Profitabilitas, Struktur Modal terhadap Nilai Perusahaan: Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Farmasi yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Peridoe Tahun 2018 - 2022
Authors: Alfiadin Ardian , Susilo Dwi Ermayanti , Purnomo Herry , Muryani Endang , Ardiansyah Tedy , Suhartono Edy
Published: January 2024

Company value is important because it influences the company's survival in the future. Many variables can influence company value, such as disclosure and capital structure management. Disclosure is carried out to provide information to stakeholders about the company, one of which is disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which is a responsibility in terms of economic, environmental and social aspects. Capital structure management is carried out to achieve a balance between liabilities and equity so as to maximize company value. This research aims to determine the influence of Corporate Social Responsibility, Profitability and Capital Structure on Company Value in the current Covid 19 pandemic era. This research uses quantitative descriptive research. The population and sample in this study are pharmaceutical companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2018 - 2022. The data used is secondary data from annual financial reports on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research uses data analysis techniques such as multiple regression analysis and SPSS as tools to process and test data. The results of this research show that partially CSR has no significant effect, ROE has a significant effect and DER has no significant effect on company value. Meanwhile, simultaneously CSR, ROE, and DER have a significant effect on company value.
Pengaruh Reputasi terhadap Legitimasi di Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia
Authors: Julita Intan , Baihaqi Baihaqi
Published: January 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of reputation on legitimacy. The population in this study were Senior Lecturers in Accounting Study Programs in all Indonesian Universities. Sampling in this research used the technique of distributing questionnaires directly to Senior Accounting Lecturers in the form of a Google form. Data collection used a sample of 42 Senior Accounting Lecturers from 37 Universities in Indonesia using purposive sampling. This research considers pragmatic, moral, and cognitive types of legitimacy, and analyzes reputation in relation to performance, innovation, social responsibility, service, governance, and workplace climate. According to lecturers, a university's reputation has a positive influence on its legitimacy. Data processing and testing uses structural modeling with the SmartPLS version 3 system.
The Influence of Business Location and Word of Mouth on Purchasing Decisions
Authors: Sudirjo Frans , Paramita Catarina Cori Pradnya , Yani Indri , Marjuki Marjuki , Utami Eva Yuniarti
Published: January 2024

A strategic business location that is close to the target market is one of the factors that researchers believe can influence consumer purchasing decisions. This close location will make consumers decide to purchase, be satisfied, and communicate with other consumers to encourage enthusiastic other consumers to share purchasing decisions with producers who have sales points in strategic locations. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the influence of business location and word of mouth on consumer purchasing decisions. This research is quantitative research with an explanatory approach that uses a questionnaire method in collecting data. The questionnaire was distributed to Indomaret and Alfamart consumers spread throughout Indonesia with the criteria of having shopped at least 3 times. The questionnaire contains statements of agree, strongly agree, disagree, strongly disagree, and neither agree nor the same on the 16 question items asked. The result thi research show the Business Location variable can have a positive relationship and a significant influence on Purchasing Decisions because the P-Values value is positive and is below the significance level of 0.036. This is in line with the researcher's statement and the direction of the questionnaire questions above which shows that a strategic business location can increase purchasing decisions because it is easy to reach, close, and does not take a lot of time. Thus, the first researcher's hypothesis and beliefs can be justified and accepted. Apart from that, the results of the second research hypothesis and beliefs also show the same results if the Word of Mouth variable has a positive relationship and a significant influence on Perchase Decision because the P-Values value is positive and is below the 0.05 significance level, namely 0.029. It is reasoned that word of mouth or word of mouth communication between consumers can increase purchasing decisions and enthusiasm between consumers.

 

 Keywords: Business Location, Word of Mouth, Purchase Decision
Quality Tourism: Tourism Development and Improvement Strategies In Indonesia’s Super Priority Destinations
Authors: Mahmudin Tono , Sirait Evi , Satmoko Nugroho Djati , Mistriani Nina , Harahap Muhammad Ade Kurnia
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine (1) the potential for quality tourism in Indonesian Super Priority Destinations; and (2) tourism development and improvement strategies in Indonesian Super Priority Destinations through quality tourism. This research is qualitative-descriptive research. The data analysis technique used in this research is SWOT analysis. The results of this research show that (1) the potential of Super Priority Destinations is not only to attract tourists but also to foster a creative economic ecosystem that involves local residents; and (2) the strategy for developing and building quality tourism in Indonesian Super Priority Destinations includes the SO strategy by planning tourism development and improvement through infrastructure improvements and promotions to create quality tourism, the WO strategy by offering the concept of quality tourism in super priority destinations (improving the quality of human resources) , the ST strategy through collaboration with stakeholders supports Quality tourism in Indonesia's super-priority destinations, and the WT strategy evaluates the promotion of super-priority destinations and attracting investors.
The Influence of Mental Health on Employee Performance with Physical Activity as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Erwanto Erwanto , Elshifa Aria , Wibowo Teguh Setiawan , Yakin Ikram , Salampessy Maryam
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT.

Researchers believe that mental health can have a positive relationship and a significant influence on employee performance because mental health, which consists of psychological health and intellectual health, can make employees work stably, measurably, efficiently and effectively in taking every step and making every decision. facing difficulties. Apart from that, researchers also believe that the effect will be more significant if accompanied by good physical activity which leads to good physical health. This research is quantitative research with an explanatory approach. The data used in this research is primary data that researchers obtained from distributing a questionnaire containing 14 items consisting of 6 Mental Health variable question items, 4 Employee Performance variable question items, and 4 Physical Activity variable question items. This data can also be called primary data.  This research was conducted on 300 Bank Permata employees spread throughout Indonesia. The resluth in this research show good Mental Health can have a positive relationship and a significant influence on Employee Performance because Mental Health which consists of Mental Health and Intellectual Health can make employees more focused at work, more efficient in completing targets, and more effective in solving existing problems. Therefore, the results of the first row of path coefficients in this study show that the mental health variable can have a positive relationship and a significant influence on employee performance due to the positive P-Values and being below the 0.05 significance level, namely 0.021. Apart from that, the results of the second row of the third table of path coefficients show that the beliefs and assumptions of the two researchers can be fulfilled because the P-Values are positive and are below the significance level of 0.05, namely 0.000, because good physical activity can make the body healthy so that employees can work with focus, fit, and be able to complete any target without hindrance. Moreover, this is accompanied by good mental health and intellectual health. In this way, employee performance can be easily achieved. Based on this, the first and second hypotheses in this research can be accepted.
Forgotten Narratives: Unearthing Social Dynamics and Building Resilience in Micro-Communities of Lesotho
Authors: Moshoeshoe Motsamai
Published: January 2024

This research explores the social dynamics within Lesotho's micro-communities, shedding light on the intricate interplay of cultural influences, community interactions, and historical resilience strategies. Through qualitative methodologies, the study unveils the adaptive nature of cultural practices, showcasing their role as pillars of community identity and sources of strength during challenges. Community interactions, characterized by reciprocal support and shared responsibilities, emerge as crucial components fostering social cohesion. Historical narratives shape localized resilience strategies, emphasizing the importance of context-specific approaches. The findings contribute nuanced insights to the discourse on community resilience, highlighting the need for tailored interventions that preserve cultural heritage, strengthen social bonds, and acknowledge the historical context of each community.
Accountability as a Main Pillar: Analyzing Patterns of Relations between Local Government and DPRD in North Central Timor Regency
Authors: Kehik Bernardus Seran
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the pattern of the relationship between the Regional Government and the Regional People's Representative Council in North Central Timor District with reference to accountability. Qualitative research, with the type or type of descriptive research, namely a type of research has the aim of analyzing in depth a phenomenon. This research produces a new model in the pattern of the relationship between the Regional Government and the DPRD as governance and solutions in administering governance in the North Central Timor District area. It needs to be strengthened by adding a new variant, namely shared perception and effective communication with the power of local wisdom/Customs which has a very large influence to break into formal government, especially resolving conflicts related to the pattern of relations between the Regional Government and the DPRD.
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Financial Inclusion Policy and Access to Financial Services in The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja
Authors: Vambe Jeremiah Tersur , Abdulkadir Usman Yakubu , Innocent Nweke Obinna
Published: January 2024

This study sets out to assess financial inclusion policy and access to financial services in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The study intended to determine the extent to which the expansion of financial service outlets as initiated by CBN’s financial inclusion policy enhanced access to financial services by residents of Abuja. The systems theory which explains the inter relatedness of financial inclusion and economic development was used as the theoretical framework. The study adopted survey research design, using both the primary and secondary sources to gather data. Structured questionnaire, designed in Likert Scale format, analysis was based on the mean and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test hypotheses. Findings show that the expansion of financial service outlets has led to more access to financial services even though some people are still uninformed about the essence. The study recommended that more awareness campaigns need to be staged in order to keep more people informed; and the need to include more people in the information grid by translating some of the bank’s newsletters into local languages.
Target Costing Application and its Impact on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies in the North Rift Economic Block, Kenya
Authors: Otieno Helen , Ngari Christine , Ayuma Caroline
Published: January 2024

This study aimed at establishing target costing application impact on financial performance of manufacturing Companies in the North rift economic block. Explanatory research design was adopted with stratified random sampling technique utilized in collecting data by use of questionnaire, comprising of closed ended questions on a 5-point Likert scale. Study sample size was 220 (53 auditors and 167 accountants) from 48 manufacturing industries. Internal consistency of the variables and construct validity was tested and checked by use of Cronbach alpha and factor analysis respectively. Regression analysis was applied in testing hypothesis whose result indicated that target costing (β =0.146, P= 0.008) has a statistical significant effect on financial performance of manufacturing companies in the North Rift Economic Block. This study concluded that target costing influences financial performance positively by enhancing competitiveness on cost. Seemingly, it boosts profitability through cost reduction and target price determination in line with desired profit. Likewise, the study recommends application of target costing by manufacturing companies to help them navigate through current economic constraints. Consequently, this process would assist in cost management, realization of target production volume, setting up of target price and finally actualization of target profit.
Comparative Islamic Reform Philosophies in Muslim West Africa: A Societal Contextual Comparison of Shehu Danfodiyo 1754-1817 and Abubakar Gumi 1924-1992
Authors: Bunza Professor Mukhtar Umar , Abdullahi Dr Labbo
Published: January 2024

The bane of current reformism and revivalism among the Muslim societies is principally the emergence of pseudo Ulama without adequate or no spiritual and educational substance to support them in the discharge of their responsibility. Many have not gone through the required tutelage to prepare them on the task of guiding people or lack the spiritual armament which will tame their inner self to the principles of good deed-Salah: Taqwa, Ikhlas, and Mutaba’a. The effect of lack of such grounded knowledge and discipline among most Du’at– callers, and the so-called mujaddidun– reformers, is misleading their followers into extremism or compromise in religious practices. The Muslim World today is suffering from this experience and the solutions are being sought for, in order to free Muslims from shackles and bondage of incompetent and incapable activists and revivalists of Islamic faith. Under this premise therefore, this paper projects and appraises the spiritual and educational basis in the lives of two– reformers/revivalists in Nigeria: Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo, 1754-1817, and Abubakar Mahmud Gummi, 1922-1992, whose engrained scholarship and spiritual aptitude made them exemplary reformers in the 19th and 20th century West Africa respectively. They were known as prolific writers, teachers, preachers and ascetic; the sterling qualities which made their renewal and reform not only successful but sustainable and violence free. The need to reinvent and relive their legacies will go along way in instilling transcendent and didactic spirits in the minds and thoughts of our contemporary reformers.
The Impact of Climate Change on Economic Growth in South Asian Countries: The Role of Financial Development, Trade Openness and Renewable Energy Consumption
Authors: Chowdhury Muhit Anwar
Published: January 2024

This study examines the complex correlation between climate change and economic growth in South Asian nations, focusing specifically on the significant influences of financial development, trade openness, and renewable energy usage. This research endeavors to address the existing information gaps pertaining to the impact of climate change on economic development, with a specific focus on the susceptibility of South Asian nations. This study employs quantitative research approach. Economic indicators, climate data, and relevant financial and trade metrics are scrutinized to discern patterns and relationships. The methodology incorporates a multi-faceted approach to capture the complexity of the interactions between climate change variables and economic parameters. The study’s results provide significant insights into the intricate relationship among climate change, financial growth, trade openness, and renewable energy use in the South Asian region. The research elucidates how climate-induced disruptions impact economic sectors crucial to the region’s development. Moreover, it dissects the specific mechanisms through which financial structures, trade policies, and renewable energy initiatives influence economic resilience in the effect of climate challenges. Based on the findings, the study offers a set of targeted recommendations for policymakers, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches to climate change alleviation and adjustment. These recommendations encompass strategies for enhancing financial mechanisms, optimizing trade policies, and promoting sustainable practices in renewable energy consumption. By aligning economic policies with environmental sustainability goals, the recommendations aim to guide South Asian countries toward resilient and sustainable development pathways amidst the evolving landscape of climate change challenges.
Gender, Gender-Value Orientation and Attitude towards the Incidence of Rape among University Undergraduates in Cross River State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling Towards Social Reform
Authors: Effiom Daisy David , Adegunle Samod Oluwasegun , Emori Rosemary Simon , Olabode Ojuolape Mumud
Published: January 2024

There is no denial that the increasing incidence of rape has witnessed diversity in opinions across groups of different kinds. However, it is disturbing that majority of the divisions including those in the judiciary system have in the past blamed the victims of such heinous act. Consequently, this study sets out to investigate the influence of gender and gender value orientation on attitude towards the incidence of rape among University undergraduates in Cross River State. The research adopted a correlational survey research design. Three research questions were formulated and tested using regression analysis at .05 level of significance. Two-stage random sampling technique was used to select sample (382 students) for the study. Participants of the study included 225 students. A structured questionnaire with three sections (Demographic information, Gender Value Orientation Scale and Attitude towards Incidence of Rape Scale) was employed for data collection. The Cronbach’s alpha (α) for the scales were .710 and .734 for the gender value orientation and attitude towards the incidence of rape scales respectively. The findings indicated that there is a joint contribution of gender and gender value orientation on attitude towards incidence of rape (R2 = .493, p < .05, F (2,223) = 35.81). Also there is a significant relative contribution of gender (β = -1.338; t = -2.455, p < .05) and gender value orientation (β = .471; t = 8.025, p < .05) on attitude towards the incidence of rape. In addition, it was observed that there is a significant moderating effect of gender on the influence of gender value orientation on attitude towards the incidence of rape (R Square Change = .023; F change (1,222) = 6.862, p < 0.05). It can thus be concluded that gender and gender value orientation are significant determinants of attitude towards the incidence of rape. As a result, there should be a collective effort of members of the society and institutions within it to take necessary action towards attainment of social reform.
La estimulación cerebral profunda en el tratamiento de la distonía cráneocervical (Síndrome de Meige): presentación de cuatro pacientes y revisión bibliográfica de sus efectos terapéuticos.
Authors: Wang Xiu , Zhang Chao , Wang Yao , Liu Chang , Zhao Baotian , Zhang Jian-guo , Hu Wenhan , Shao Xiaoqiu , Zhang Kai
Published: January 2024

Objetivos: El objeto de este trabajo es describir cuatro pacientes con distonía cráneocervical (DCC) tratados con Estimulación Cerebral Profunda (ECP). Además, investigamos la eficacia del tratamiento y los predictores de la evolución quirúrgica, por medio de la revision y análisis de publicaciones previas.Métodos: Cuatro pacientes con distonía cráneocervical (DCC) fueron tratados con ECP el globo pálido interno (Gpi) o del Núcleo Subtalámico (NST). Se realizaron búsquedas en Pubmed y Medline para obtener información detallada de pacientes que fueron operados con ECP para DCC. El punto principal que señala la eficacia de este tratamiento fue el cambio en la escala de Burke–Fahn–Marsden para Distonia (Puntuación de movimiento y discapacidad, BFMDRS- M/D) luego de la cirugía. Resultados: Setenta y cinco pacientes fueron incluidos en el conjunto de datos, incluyendo 69 pacientes con Gpi-ECP y 6 pacientes con NST - ECP. El promedio temporal de seguimiento fue de 28 meses luego de la cirugía. La mejoría promedio en la puntuación de la BFMDRS-M fue de 24.5 ± 11.2 en los exámentes preoperatorios y 8.1 ± 5.7 en los postoperatorios, al momento de la última evaluación, con un promedio de mejoría del 66.9% (p < 0.001). El puntaje promedio de la BFMDRS-D score fue de 8.1 ± 4.6 en el preoperatorioy and 3.6 ± 2.5 en el postoperatorio, con un promedio de mejoría del 56.0% (p < 0.01). Se encontraron correlatos positivos entre cada uno de las puntuaciones de movimiento y discapacidad preoperatorios y en las puntuaciones de movimiento y discapacidad y en los porcentajes de mejoría postoperatoria (r = 0.247, p = 0.034; r = 0.331, p = 0.034, respectivamente).Conclusión: La ECP en los núcleos GPi/NST es un tratamiento efectivo para pacientes con DCC médicamente refractaria, incluyendo aquéllos con síntomas preoperatorios severos. La edad al comienzo de la DCC y la duración de la enfermedad no predijeron la mejoría en las puntuaciones para el movimiento.
Süreyya Bey Vlora
Authors: Kırmızı Abdülhamit
Published: January 2024

Avlonyalı Süreyya Bey (Syrja, Syreja, or Sureya Vlora, 1860–1940) was fifty-two when Albania declared independence in 1912. Before that, he was a citizen, bureaucrat, and politician of the Ottoman Empire, which he eventually served as a Member of the State Council and a Member of Parliament. Although he supported the independence of Albania and became its first ambassador to Vienna the following year for a couple of months, his career ended after that, and Süreyya lost all his achievements amidst the chaos of the post-empire world. Although he is an ideal exemplary character for a narrative on biographies in the transition from empire to nation-state, Süreyya remained a minor figure in Albanian historiography because of the many shadows blurring his silhouette. His complex positionings and interrelationships, various multinational family and friendship connections, the many locations he moved to and resided in, historical and cultural overlaps, and coincidences have blurred the so-far anecdotal accounts of Süreyya’s life. Under the influence of (post-)imperial tensions, strategic alliances, and battles for mechanisms of political and financial control, many states considered him a spy of others. Interconnections and interlocutions, ambivalences and ambiguities around past and future identities, loyalties, and belongings led him to be suspected of spying for various countries. In his memoirs and correspondence, Süreyya reflects on the imperial-to-national change from his perspective and thus creates a self-designed narrative for the topography of Albanian identity. He was Muslim, Ottoman, and Albanian, usually compatible identities. However, his turbulent life led him along a path where they could become estranged from each other. This article focuses on the complex question of self-design and the design of others, how plurality and interdependence, heterogeneity, demarcation, and asymmetry are experienced, managed, and negotiated in a less-known Albanian life at the turning point between empire and nations.
Ahmed Anzavur: Soldier, Governor, and Rebel
Authors: Yelbaşı Caner
Published: January 2024

Following the Russian conquest of the North Caucasus, many Muslims from the region were exiled to the Ottoman Empire from the 1860s onwards. They were settled in different parts of the empire from the Balkans to Anatolia to the Syria and Iraq vilayets. By following this policy, the Ottoman state ensured that many Circassians would become part of the Ottoman army, ruling elites, harems and agricultural workforce. Anzavur Ahmed’s family was one of them. Although he did not graduate from military school, he participated in the army during the war in Libya (1911), the Balkan Wars (1912–1913), and the First World War (1914–1918). He was also appointed as the governor of Izmit (1920). Anzavur Ahmet is portrayed as a rebel by Turkish official historiography, but in reality, he was much more than that. He was an Ottoman Governor, and supported byOttoman administrators such as Damad Ferid and Ali Kemal, who were against the Kuvayi Milliye because they believed that the empire would eventually emerge from the chaotic atmosphere of the post-First World War period and make an agreement with the British. This article argues that although Ahmed Anzavur has been labeled a rebel and a traitor according to the official historiography, it is difficult to use these labels given the circumstances of his time.
From Scents of Freedom through beyond the Pit of Hell
Authors: Akcasu A. Ebru
Published: January 2024

Emine Semiye (1864/8–1944) was a child of the Tanzimat, an era associated with Ottoman modernization. In dialogue with global post-revolutionary currents, reform was accompanied by state efforts to posture the constituency’s equalization by modifying the contours of differential treatment based on ethnocultural distinctions (e.g., religion). Like many born in this epoch, she would also become a force devoted to equality,and fiercely, insisting on the extension of this ideal to the arena of gender. Emine Semiye came of age and made her public debut as a writer, teacher, and social thinker in the later Hamidian years. She transitioned from being an activist and covert agent into a spokesperson for the Committee of Union and Progress with the Second Constitutional Era. She was pushed out of the political limelight and would come to be identified mostly as writer and teacher by the time the Ottomans entered their final wars. While still acknowledged as an influential figure and member of the literati in the early Republic, her fate was to then be forgotten for nearly a century. This article engages with Emine Semiye’s resurgence in conversation with imperial/post-imperial ruptures and subjective ends of empire.
“Between the Old and the New Turkey”
Authors: Vanwesenbeeck Iclal
Published: January 2024

Halide Edip Adıvar (1884–1964) was one of the most prominent women intellectuals of the last century. Her political role in the formation of the new nation has not been contested, but it was also an uneasy one. A war veteran who fought alongside Atatürk, she was in exile in the most formative years of the new republic (1924–1939), prevented from taking part in the cultural reforms. However, as this essay argues, during heryears in exile, she continued to write about the new cultural direction for the republic in ways that diverged from the approaches of Ziya Gökalp and Atatürk. This essay looks specifically at Halide Edip Adıvar’s discourses on opera in the late Ottoman Empire and the new Turkish Republic, analyzing both her continuing interest in opera as a universal art form and her views of the emerging questions of Turkish national opera as operabecame a locus for nationalist negotiations.
User Invented Applications of AI-Based GPTs in Teaching-Learning and Research-Publications
Authors: Aithal P. S. , Aithal Shubhrajyotsna
Published: January 2024

Purpose: AI-Based Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) including ChatGPT of OpenAI and Bard of Google are becoming popular in many industry sectors including Education, Research, and Publications. Innovative users discovered many more uses for such GPTs, even though the main goals of their design and development were to translate publicly available information from many languages to a chosen language of customers or users and to create a highly versatile and adaptable language model capable of understanding and generating text that resembles that of a human. By utilizing extensive pre-training on a variety of datasets, GPT models seek to achieve superior performance in natural language interpretation and generating tasks.
Methodology: An exploratory research method is used to analyse the collected information as per the keywords using the Google search engine, Google Scholar search engine, and AI-driven search engines.
Result and Analysis: In this paper, a comprehensive analysis of user-found innovative applications of AI-Based GPTs in primary industry sector, secondary industry sector, tertiary industry sector, and quaternary industry sector. Furthermore, some of the Smart-Innovative applications based on users’ strategy of identifying opportunities to make effective usage of AI-Based GPTs in Teaching-learning responsibilities and Research & Publications in Higher education industry.
Originality/Value: The paper discuses some of these smart-innovative application identified by teachers and researchers for effective use of AI-based GPTs in academics and research & publications other than its primary objectives of language translation, in order to make effective use of them to improve academic and research & publication productivity.
Type of Research: Exploratory Research.
About liberalism without democracy in Russia in the 1990s
Authors: Baklanov V. , Osin R.
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the domestic liberalism of the early 90s of the XX century. Russian liberalism, firstly, bore the features of utopian projectionism; secondly, it was based not on domestic liberal traditions and traditions of the European welfare state, but on the Anglo-Saxon neoliberal standard; thirdly, it had nothing in common with democracy and relied on the authoritarian power regime of President Boris Yeltsin.
Russian-Chinese cooperation in transport and logistics. In new geopolitical conditions in 2022–2023
Authors: Podberezkina O. , Sazonov S.
Published: January 2024

The article shows the main characteristics of transport and logistics cooperation between Russia and China in 2022-2023: the growth of the volume of rail freight, a quantitative increase in transit trains on the route China - Europe and the intensification of their movement, opening and expansion of road routes, the development of multimodal transport and increase in the volume of investments of Chinese companies in Russia.