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CONVERGENCE IN CRISIS; SECURITISATION OF MIGRATION AND THE ROLE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SECURITISING MIGRATION
Authors: Ofori Nyarko Daniel 
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 global pandemic made countries, humanitarian and health organizations to evoke the concept of global crisis embedded in existential threats as control measures to it (COVID-19). The application of securitisation through crisification as control measure to the COVID-19 pandemic made the entire global system to perceive an imminent danger of a global health catastrophe. The perceived imminent global health catastrophe led to the convergence of migration restrictions amongst the comity of nations to close their borders to migrants, detain migrants, isolate and quarantine migrants as well as instituting mandatory COVID-19 test and vaccinations for the global populace as well as migrants. The convergence in global migration restrictions and controls stemmed from the fact that, the COVID-19 virus spread across the globe through migrants and migration related activities from the epicentre (Wuhan-China). The convergence in migration restrictions made global south countries to also accept some of the control measures imposed on migrants and migration related activities by countries of the global north. The convergence in the securitisation of migration during the COVID-19 pandemic set a bad precedence for global south countries, which are the main sources of documented and undocumented migrants to the global north. The global convergence in the securitisation of migration as control measures to the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to make global south countries which have porous borders to toe the line of the global north countries in restricting migration and migrants. The lessons from the global border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic must be an eye opener to global south countries which are the major receivers of global remittances. These lessons must force governments in the global south to create avenues of employment for the teeming youth not to rely on international migration as a means of survival and last resort in terms of livelihood strategies.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0741/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM ACTIVITIES ON LIVELIHOODS: PERCEPTIONS OF WOMEN TRADERS IN ONE RESORT MINING TOWN IN ZIMBABWE
Authors: Moyo Patronella , Nani Gwendoline Vusumuzi 
Published: September 2024

This study sought to find out the socio-economic impact of tourism activities on the livelihoods of women traders in one resort mining town in Zimbabwe. The study adopted an interpretivist paradigm, qualitative approach and case study research design. Data was solicited from 25 purposively selected participants using an interview guide. The results of the study were as follows: The socio-economic benefits as perceived by the participants included employment and income generation; general economic empowerment opportunities, improved lifestyles of women traders, formation of business groups, inclusion of disadvantaged women, participation in cultural activities and access to healthcare. The study concluded that the various tourism activities women traders were involved in were catalytic in improving the socio-economic livelihoods of women traders. The study recommended that a tourism policy and legislation be crafted in order to create a more inclusive and enabling environment that encourages and empowers women’s participation in tourism activities at grassroots level. Further studies could also be conducted in other places in Zimbabwe, in order to obtain a more comprehensive overview of the tourism activities and its impact on women traders’ livelihoods.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0765/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INFLUENCE OF ORIENTATION SERVICE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KITUI WEST SUB-COUNTY, KITUI COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kavutha Jackline , Kimani Mwaura , Maithya Paul 
Published: September 2024

This study sought to establish influence of orientation services on academic performance of secondary school students in Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County. The following objective guided this study: to establish influence of orientation services on academic performance of secondary school in Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County. Descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. Population of the study was 33 principals, 33 heads of guidance and counselling department and all 7903 students in 33 public secondary schools in Kitui West Sub-County Kitui County Sample size of the study was 16 schools, 16 principals, 16 guidance and counselling heads of department and 381 students. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The null hypothesis was tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. The Study established that while orientation services did not show statistically significant influence on academic performance (f=2.156, p≥0.05), students expressed positive perceptions of certain aspects, emphasizing importance of effective orientation services. The study, therefore, recommended that schools should strengthen orientation service by in cooperating in interactive sessions, which will assist students in developing positive study habits.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0821/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS OF THE TRAFFIC JAM IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Authors: Sarkar Md. Roman , Hossain Md. Arman , Ahamed S. M. Sojib 
Published: September 2024

<p>Traffic jams are the biggest problem of this magnitude in the world’s densely populated cities. A lot of research is being done all over the world, and it is important. I visit some of the most populous cities in the world, like Dhaka, Delhi, Jakarta, etc. I have researched some of the possible issues that seem relevant to me and have discussed them in detail in this research paper. Here, I have mentioned what causes traffic jams. Ways to reduce traffic jams. Powerful traffic law and traffic software system. Real-life solutions, etc. The methods I mentioned are for future research. It can solve traffic jams. In this research, I have mentioned the factors that cause traffic jams in Dhaka and how they can be solved. I have discussed special software that can develop the traffic system and free a densely populated city like Dhaka from traffic jams. It will help the economies of Dhaka and Bangladesh develop more. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0757/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Strategic Drivers for Sustainable Competitiveness in the Alcohol Manufacturing Firms in Kenya: A Case of East African Breweries Limited
Authors: Mburu Esther Wambui , Kihara Allan 
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the drivers of strategic sustainable competitiveness in alcoholic beverage manufacturing, specifically focusing on East African Breweries Limited (EABL). The specific drivers considered in the study comprised of marketing strategies, resource management strategies and cost management strategies.
Methodology: The study employed a descriptive correlational design, targeting a population of 320 senior and middle-level managers. In addition, the study adopted stratified random sampling to select 178 participants. Data collection was based on a structured questionnaire, and descriptive and inferential analysis was conducted via SPSS Version 25.0. The analysis, expressed as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, was presented in the form of tables and figures.
Findings: Regarding marketing strategies, the correlation analysis revealed a significant positive moderate correlation (r = .533, p = .000) between marketing strategies and strategic sustainable competitiveness, explaining approximately 28.5% of the variance. The ANOVA was statistically significant, with an F-statistic of 55.673 and a p-value of 0.000, indicating that marketing strategies are significant predictors of strategic sustainable competitiveness. Furthermore, regression coefficients indicated that for every unit increase in marketing strategies, there is a corresponding increase of 0.535 units in strategic sustainable competitiveness. Concerning resource management strategies, the study found a significant positive correlation (r = .595, p = .000) between resource management strategies and strategic sustainable competitiveness, explaining approximately 35.4% of the variance. On cost management strategies, the study also found a significant positive correlation (r = .685, p =.000) between cost management strategies and strategic sustainable competitiveness, explaining approximately 46.9% of the variance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends increasing investments in events and activations, such as themed festivals or exclusive product launches, to boost brand visibility. It further recommends investing in cutting-edge brewing technology, such as automated fermentation systems, to maintain precise and consistent brews. It is also necessary to improve the identification and elimination of inefficiencies in brewing processes through regular audits and adopting best practices. Finally, further research should investigate the integration of sustainability practices into marketing, cost management, and resource management strategies within the brewing industry.
The Role of Elements of Text Analysis in Consecutive Interpreting Performance: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Khodaparast Fatemeh 
Published: September 2024

Despite the theoretical importance of text analysis in translation process, there is a paucity of experimental research into the role that the elements of the text can play in enhancing interpreting performance. The present study, adopting a mixed-methods design, aimed to investigate whether knowledge of text elements enhances consecutive interpreting performance. In so doing, a sample of 36 homogeneous undergraduate translation students participated in this study based on convenience sampling, and a pool of six students participated in the qualitative phase of the study based on purposive sampling, following the data saturation method. Following Nord’s guidelines for text analysis, the experimental group was exposed to the elements of text during the intervention. A validated assessment rubric was utilized to measure students’ interpreting performance, taking the inter-rater reliability of the scores also into consideration. The results of one-way ANOVA confirmed that there was a statistically significant difference between the control group and the experimental group; the experimental group outperformed the control group. Having calculated the inter-coder reliability of the responses emerged from the interviews, the number of common factors included six themes, namely unique, new information, message analysis, motivating, general lexis, and semiotics. In the end, some practical implications are offered for interpreting students and teachers.
Review of Theoretical Frameworks in Audiovisual Translation
Authors: Mudawe Osama , Ahmed Zahier Abuobieda , ELMikashfi Lubab ELtayb 
Published: September 2024

Audiovisual Translation has gained massive popularity among translators as a thriving genre of translation studies. This reality is represented by the massive role played by audiovisual translation in shaping global communication within modern societies. Therefore, the paper attempts to analyze the overlap of the most fundamental theories within the scope of audiovisual translation. The primary purpose of this analysis is to identify the relationship and intersection between several theories to provide an overall and comprehensive overview of these theories, their underlying principles and paradigms, the purposes and justifications of their application, and their functioning and consequences within rendering meaning from audiovisual products with various modes such as subtitling, dubbing, and voice-over, to name but a few. Consequently, Audiovisual Translation, which has grown into a distinct area of research with its own limitations and unique characteristics, is supported by various theories designed for different modes of delivery and reception. This growth encompasses creating and applying diverse strategies, methods, and technologies and examining and comprehending how it is received and impacted. Nonetheless, the researchers discovered that the creation of theories specific to Audiovisual Translation must either align with or, at the very least, be influenced by the foundational theoretical frameworks, primarily from translation studies.
Correlation of Leptin Levels With Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Authors: Summyah Niazi  , Aysha Babar  , Mahwash Mengal  , Irfan Ul Akbar Yousufzai  , Raheela Adil  , Shama Iqbal  
Published: September 2024

Objective: To find the correlation of leptin levels with obesity and insulin resistance. Methodology: The study was an Analytical Cross-sectional study with 208 participants. It was conducted in Civil Hospital of Quetta Pakistan, from December 2022 to July 2023, after ethical approval and informed consent obtained. Participants were selected based on age and BMI. Demographic characteristics were collected through a questionnaire and laboratory investigations. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22, with T-test, Chi-square test, and logistic regression used to determine the association between leptin levels and insulin resistance. Results: The study involved 208 participants, with a mean age of 48.23±2.16 years. Among them 79.80% were obese, and 20.20% were non-obese, 62.02% were insulin resistant, with 96 being obese and 96 having a mean leptin level of 50.90±3.23. There were 25.59% were non-obese patients among the insulin-resistant individuals. Conclusion: In conclusion, the findings highlighted the development of key elements that are associated with obesity like leptin levels, and these levels are shown to correlate with high BMI and ultimately lead to the development of various metabolic disturbances like Diabetes mellitus. So, weight management would be the key factor to reduce the burden of metabolic disorders globally.
Community entrepreneurship development (CED) as a strategy for poverty reduction and security in Nigeria
Authors: Poi, Godwin  
Published: September 2024

Poverty and insecurity are pressing concerns in Nigeria, where a significant portion of the population live below the poverty line and face threats to their personal safety. This study investigated the potential of community entrepreneurship development as a strategy for reducing poverty and enhancing security in Nigeria. The study reviewed extant literature and analysed secondary data from reputable sources such as government reports, academic journals, and international organisations, to explore the relationship between community entrepreneurship development, poverty reduction, and security outcomes in Nigeria. The results indicate that existing initiatives that are aimed at developing community entrepreneurship can significantly contribute to poverty reduction in Nigeria, especially in rural regions where economic opportunities are limited. It found that entrepreneurial activities can increase household incomes, improve food security, and enhance access to basic services, thereby reducing poverty rates. Furthermore, the findings indicate that community entrepreneurship development can contribute to improved security outcomes by reducing youth unemployment, a key driver of social unrest and crime.
Keywords: Community Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Poverty, Security.
Estrategias para mejorar la gestión de competencias laborales en las PYMES
Authors: Cevallos Gorozabel Elizabeth Mercedes 
Published: September 2024

El propósito de este artículo es desarrollar estrategias para mejorar la gestión de competencias laborales en las pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) del cantón Esmeraldas. Se proponen dos estrategias principales: un plan de aprendizaje y desarrollo que ofrece educación y preparación a los colaboradores a través de programas de formación en línea, y la rotación de puestos de trabajo, que permite adquirir nuevas habilidades desde diferentes roles, identificando áreas de mejora y necesidades de desarrollo para ascender a posiciones de mayor responsabilidad. El enfoque metodológico utilizado es descriptivo, con un diseño de campo no experimental. La muestra consistió en treinta empleados administrativos de empresas constructoras del cantón Esmeraldas. La recopilación de datos se realizó mediante un cuestionario de 10 ítems con respuestas tipo escala Likert. Los datos fueron analizados estadísticamente utilizando frecuencias absolutas y relativas, así como medidas de tendencia central y desviación estándar, presentados en tablas. Los resultados sugieren que las estrategias implementadas están diseñadas para promover el desarrollo de competencias en los empleados, alineándose con las necesidades y procesos del entorno para mejorar la competitividad de las organizaciones.
Application of Natural Plant Extract of Anchan Tea in the Technology of Beer Drinks
Authors: Ключников А.И. , Казарцев Д.А. , Жуковская С.В. , Бабаева М.В. 
Published: September 2024

На сегодняшний день одним из распространенных направлений расширения ассортимента продукции пивоваренного производства представляется выпуск специальных сортов пива и пивных напитков с использованием нетрадиционного растительного сырья, позволяющего получать продукцию с новыми органолептическими и физико-химическими показателями, обогащенную биологически активными веществами и оказывающую положительное физиологическое воздействие на здоровье потребителя. В настоящей работе представлена технология получения пивного напитка на основе натурального растительного экстракта чая анчан (Clitoria ternatea), вносимого в пивное сусло на стадии главного брожения. В лабораторных условиях с использованием комплекса оборудования настольной пивоварни было получено пивное сусло экстрактивностью 12%, внесено расчетное количество экстракта, которое затем было сброжено и отправлено на созревание при технологических параметрах, соответствующих классическому пивоварению. Органолептический анализ показал, что пивной напиток имел гармоничный вкус и аромат, дополненный мягким травяным тоном, цвет — с выраженным синеватым оттенком. По мнению авторов, применение экстракта чая анчан позволяет получить пивной напиток, содержащий антиоксидантные соединения и обладающий функциональными свойствами.
Today, one of the most common areas for expanding the range of brewing products is the production of special varieties of beer and beer drinks using non-traditional plant raw materials, which makes it possible to obtain products with new organoleptic and physico-chemical characteristics, enriched with biologically active substances and having a positive physiological effect on the health of the consumer. This paper presents the technology for producing a beer drink based on the natural plant extract of Anchan tea (Clitoria ternatea), added to beer wort at the stage of main fermentation. In laboratory conditions, using a set of tabletop brewery equipment, beer wort with an extract content of 12% was obtained, the calculated amount of extract was added, which was then fermented and sent for maturation under technological parameters corresponding to classical brewing. Organoleptic analysis showed that the beer drink had a harmonious taste and aroma, complemented by a soft herbal tone, and a color with a pronounced bluish tint. According to the authors, the use of Anchan tea extract makes it possible to obtain a beer drink containing antioxidant compounds and having functional properties.
Brewer’s Spent Grains: from Secondary Resource to Secondary Raw Material
Authors: Близкий А.М. , Хуршудян С.А. 
Published: September 2024

Глобализация пищевой промышленности привела не только к значительному увеличению объемов выпуска продуктов и существенному расширению ассортимента, но и создала экологические проблемы за счет отходов предприятий пищевой промышленности и АПК, объемы которых исчисляются в миллиардах тонн и продолжают расти. Очевидно, что подобная ситуация требует принятия быстрых решений, которые возможно использовать с огромной выгодой, учитывая, что отходы содержат много полезных компонентов. Среди предприятий индустрии напитков пивоваренные заводы занимают особое место по объемам выпуска продукции и отходов, среди которых следует выделить пивную дробину (ПД) — безусловного лидера по объемам и по возможному потенциалу использования в качестве вторичного сырья. Многочисленные исследования подтвердили наличие в составе пивной дробины целой гаммы полезных компонентов — от аминокислот до витаминов, от микроэлементов до клетчатки. Подобная матрица состава делает ПД весьма перспективным объектом для разработки новых продуктов с ее использованием в качестве сырья.
The globalization of the food industry has not only led to a significant increase in the volume of food production and a significant expansion of the range, but has also created environmental problems due to waste from food industry enterprises and the agro-industrial complex, the volumes of which are estimated in billions of tons and continue to grow. This situation requires quick decisions that can be used with great benefit, given that waste contains many useful components. Among the beverage industry enterprises, breweries occupy a special place in terms of the volume of output and waste, among which brewer’s spent grains (BSG) should be singled out — the undisputed leader in terms of volumes and potential for use as secondary raw materials. Numerous studies have confirmed the presence of a whole range of useful components in the composition of brewer’s grains — from amino acids to vitamins, from microelements to fiber. Such a composition matrix makes BSG a very promising object for the development of new products using BSG as a raw material.
Tafsir Digital Tari Betawi Topeng Tiga: Titik Temu Tradisi dan Modernitas
Authors: Yola Yulfianti  , Sonya Indriati Sondakh  , Akbar Yumni  
Published: September 2024

Diskursus tradisi yang terus berhadapan dengan modernitas merupakan isu yang masih terus hangat diperdebatkan. Namun, dalam pembicaraan kesenian, dalam hal ini tari tradisi, isu tradisi dan modernitas tidak selalu berakhir menjadi pertentangan. Sebuah pencarian dalam dunia digital yang mewakili modernitas yang berkolaborasi dengan koreografi menemukan jalan baru yang membuka pada berbagai kemungkinan untuk berbagai kepentingan. Penelitian kualitatif ini membahas tentang sebuah tari tradisi yang ditafsirkan secara digital oleh dua orang dari latar belakang berbeda: antara koregrafer dan orang yang bekerja di bidang media digital. Mereka menciptakan karya digital tari yang didasarkan pada tari Topeng Betawi. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa ada sesuatu yang hilang dalam tafsir digital ini. Apakah yang hilang dari alih media yang dilakukan pada tari Topeng Betawi menjadi tari digital dalam tampilan avatarnya? Pertanyaan ini akan dijawab dalam laporan ini dengan memanfaatkan konsep-konsep seperti intermediality (intermedialitas), staging media (media pemanggungan), dan performative turn.