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The Association of Anxiety and Depression with the Quality of Life of People with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Nedovic Goran , Sretenovic Ivana , Adamovic Milosav , Lero Milica , Simic Vladimir 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis is not only influenced by factors that lead to neurological disability or factors from the spectrum of a person’s demographic characteristics, but also by various mental and psychological factors that lead to altered states of these people. The aim of the research was to determine the correlation of anxiety and depression with the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis. The sample consisted of 100 participants with multiple sclerosis (40% male, average age 47.8). The instruments used in the research included: The Beck Depression Inventory, The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Instrument. 75% of our participants showed significant symptoms of state anxiety, and 71% of them showed significant symptoms of trait anxiety. At the same time 59% had minimal depression and 7% had severe depression. A negative correlation was found between state anxiety and physical health (r = -0.609, p < 0.01), trait anxiety and physical health (r = -0.757, p < 0.01), state anxiety and the mental health (r = - 0.639; p < 0.01), trait anxiety and mental health (r = -0.819, p < 0.01), as well as depression and physical health (r = - 0.670, p <0.01) and depression and mental health (r = - 0.750, p <0.01). Depression and anxiety correlate negatively with quality of life and require psychosocial and social support planning programs in rehabilitation of people with multiple sclerosis.
Wie steht es um die Innovationsfähigkeit Deutschlands?
Authors: Hottenrott Hanna , Peters Bettina , Rammer Christian 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Innovation is crucial to economic development. Innovation expenditures in Germany’s business sector as well as public funding for science and research have been increasing in the past decade. However, the share of businesses with innovations – especially among the small- and medium-sized ones – decreased from 70% in the 2010s to 50% in 2022. Likewise the share of sales from new products and collaborations between science and industry have been declining in recent years. This might be explained by certain barriers to innovation. Increasingly important hampering factors are the lack of qualified employees and the burden of regulation and bureaucracy. Policy measures to support Germany’s innovation capacity should tackle the reduction of such constraints that currently reduce the return to investment into R&D and innovation.
Welche Rolle spielt das Thema Zukunft im Bundestag?
Authors: Küsters Anselm , Andritzky Jochen 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
For the first time, we analyse the role of future topics in Bundestag speeches between 1949 and 2021 using computational linguistic methods. The results show that the discourse on future issues in the Bundestag rose sharply in parallel with the “Wirtschaftswunder” between the 1960s and 1990s. However, since the global financial crisis of 2008, the Bundestag has lost its future focus. An algorithmic content analysis explains this phenomenon: Recent Bundestag speeches deal more with the short-term challenges of multiple crises and less with long-term frameworks.
Indien: Die Bedeutung der Zuwanderung für die Zukunft des Wirtschaftsstandorts Deutschland
Authors: Plünnecke Axel 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The immigration of STEM specialists has a decisive impact on Germany’s ability to innovate. Analyses by the German Economic Institute with a focus on India show high employment growth in recent years. Indian STEM specialists earn comparatively high median wages. The revised Skilled Labour Immigration Act offers the opportunity to further strengthen and accelerate this immigration process.
Der demografische Wandel im Wandel
Authors: Schultis Sebastian , Seuffert Stefan , Stramka Sebastian 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The assumptions underlying the German Federal Statistical Office’s population projections have evolved, resulting in a moderate increase in the old-age dependency ratio. Previous scenarios anticipated larger gains in life expectancy, leading to demographic aging. However, consistently heightened migration patterns have counteracted the projections. The dual aging process in demographic change has now transformed into a triple demographic transformation, which may have fiscal implications beyond demographic aging.
Grundsteuer-Reform – auch für das Bundesmodell keine Verfassungskonformität
Authors: Graf Gerhard 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
After the Federal Constitutional Court declared the previous property tax system unconstitutional in 2018, eleven federal states chose the so-called federal model as the new procedure. It continues to be based on the valuation of properties using the modified Valuation Act. This assumes static value ratios, which may have become significantly outdated and no longer contribute to equal taxation. In addition, the character of the property tax as a special wealth tax is extremely antiquated and is no longer constitutional.
Ökonomische Folgen: Was Kriege die Welt kosten
Authors: Federle Jonathan , Meier André , Müller Gernot J. , Mutschler Willi , Schularick Moritz 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, we offers insights into the far-reaching consequences of wars. Based on a new dataset on major conflicts since 1870, the findings show that wars cause a substantial decline in GDP and spike in inflation within war zones. Interestingly, countries geographically close to war zones experience significant economic disruptions, even when neutral to the conflict, whereas countries far from the conflict may see minimal to slightly positive spillovers. The study demonstrates how wars represent a massive negative supply shock, with geographical proximity and trade integration explaining the varying effects on different countries.
For Every Love, A Pain: Impacts of Anthropic Use of Amazon Resources and Preservation Proposal
Authors: Pedrada Ana Karolina Lima , Pedrada Tiago Idelfonso e Silva , Silva Givanilce Socorro Dias da , Ramos Rogério Luiz da Sila 
Published: April 2024

Objective: This work aims to identify how anthropogenic actions have been limiting the natural resources of the region and how the reduction of the availability of these same resources also limit anthropic actions. Theoretical Reference: Topics such as the Amazon biome, climate change and the anthropic use of natural resources were addressed. To understand the social universe of the Amazon, he also delved into traditional communities and peoples and their agrarian trajectories for the use and preservation of the environment. Method: It is a research of a social and applied nature, of a qualitative approach, with exploratory and explanatory objectives, with case study delineation as a technique of investigation, with bibliographic analyzes. Results and discussion: This research identified the anthropic actions that most affected the Brazilian Eastern Amazon and brought as a proposal alternatives of environmental planning in a sustainable way that can reduce the consequences of these activities to sustainable limits and thus bring a balance between the activities of nature and the activities of man. Research Implications: It contributes to the development of future research on the social and environmental impacts that each of the anthropic activities generates (or can still generate) in the Brazilian Eastern Amazon. Originality/value: This is an unprecedented piece of research for the Brazilian Eastern Amazon that, at the moment, is about severe environmental alterations as a result of the anthropic use of its natural resources and brings light, proposals for the preservation of the region's sociobiodiversity.
Student Attraction and Marketing Strategies in a Technical National Institute: A Brazilian Case Study
Authors: Walter Cicero Eduardo , Ferasso Marcos , Vasconcelos Stefhany Amorim , Fortes Paulo Jordão , Cursino Júnior Odias , Franco Maxwell Klinger Assunção 
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This case study analyzes how management strategies for higher technical-vocational education are used to attract students, based on institutional marketing, and how they were put into practice in the MarketIFPI project of the FIPI-Campus Oeiras.

Method: This descriptive and interpretative investigation used participant observation, analysis of documents and field notes.

Results and Discussion: The main results indicate that the organizational culture, the involvement of the project team and the financial investment for institutional dissemination represented the main key points for the success of the project.

Research Implications: Actions that promote the interaction of potential students with the institution tend to generate a greater increase in the number of requests. Paradoxically, actions that involve a lot of effort on the part of civil servants tend to generate less commitment from them. In addition, the less the implementation of command-and-control mechanisms for employee performance, the less will be their involvement.

Originality/Value: This research provide important practical contributions for higher education institutions, especially public and campuses located in the interior, to develop and implement effective strategies for attracting new students and establish mechanisms for the management of institutional projects that keep their campuses competitive and do not impede the offering of their courses.
Oversight Mechanisms and the Reduction of Greenwashing
Authors: Duarte Joice Pereira , Bastos Sérgio Augusto Pereira , D'Angelo Marcia Juliana , Oliveira Edvan Soares de , Fortunato Graziela Xavier 
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to identify oversight mechanisms that reduce greenwashing behavior.

Method: Data come from Bloomberg and Refinitiv ESG scores of 88 Brazilian public companies listed on the Brazilian stock exchange B3 from 2010 to 2021. The estimation method was the FGLS (Feasible Generalized Least Squares).

Result and Discussion: The results suggest the action of institutional investors, independent board members, and being an environmentally sensitive industry company can reduce greenwashing. However, a series of divergences in the results might indicate that the practice of greenwashing is due to unequal awareness and a developing regulatory framework.

Research Implications: This study contributes to ESG policymakers, managers, and investors by exploiting oversight mechanisms to reduce greenwashing behavior and encourage companies' sustainable development.

Originality/Value: ESG disclosure intentions and actions help stakeholders' decision-making process, especially investors, through sustainability reports. However, the unaudited content can be misleading by pointing out greenwashing behavior, which means what is said does not correspond to company actions. Such context is still to be intensely exploited, and that value to an extensive range of stakeholders.
Integrated Frameworks for Effective Online Reputation Management: A Comprehensive Review of Theoretical Models and Interconnections
Authors: Ratnayaka Ruwan , Tham Jacquline , Azam Ferdous , Shukri Sakinah Mohd 
Published: April 2024

Objective: Exploring interconnections among models and providing valuable insights for navigating ORM complexities in the digital landscape.

Theoretical Framework: This review paper explores key theoretical frameworks pertinent to Online Reputation Management (ORM) in the digital era, including Content Marketing Theory (CMT), Online Content Management (OCM), Online Reputation Management Theory (ORMT), the PESO Model, and the Online Reputation Model. These frameworks provide diverse insights into ORM, covering content creation, media channel integration, and the impact of online reviews and user-generated content.

Methodology: The research methodology entails a systematic literature review of scholarly articles, academic journals, books, and credible online sources across disciplines such as digital marketing and reputation management. Data collection includes recent scholarly publications and seminal works, synthesized to develop insights and recommendations for effective Online Reputation Management (ORM) practices.

Results and Conclusion: The review emphasizes the interconnectedness of theoretical models in shaping effective ORM strategies. It stresses understanding and leveraging elements like content creation, media channels, and reputation monitoring. Adopting a holistic approach integrating insights from diverse frameworks helps organizations navigate the digital landscape and maintain a positive online reputation.

Research Implications: The review provides actionable insights for improving ORM, offering a roadmap for navigating the digital landscape effectively and enhancing online reputation proactively.

Originality/Value of this Review Paper: The paper offers original insights by analyzing ORM frameworks, providing actionable recommendations for effective reputation management, and advancing research in the digital age.
Conventional and Organic Honey Production and Quality: A Worldwide Perspective
Authors: Rosa Andreia Alves , Soares João Paulo Guimarães , Junqueira Ana Maria Resende , Rosa Artur Guerra , Moreira Ivaldo de Sousa 
Published: April 2024

Theoretical Framework: Honey production in the country is mainly carried out by family farmers, contributing to sustainable development and biodiversity. Organic honey production is a relevant topic, driven by the movement towards healthy foods. Brazil leads global organic honey production, standing out for being produced in native forest areas without the use of pesticides. Organic certification plays a crucial role, ensuring product quality, free from chemical contaminants, and promoting sustainable practices.

Objective: To deepen the understanding of honey production and quality, focusing on the characteristics of traditional and organic honey, production at both global and Brazilian levels, beekeeping practices, family farming, and the production and certification of organic honey.

Methodology: The Methodi Ordinatio protocol was used, a theoretical approach methodology based on literature review from platforms such as CAPES, WebSciense, Google Scholar, and PubMed, for the selection of scientific articles.

Results and Discussion: The analysis highlighted the economic importance of honey and the challenges in organic production, such as the need for technical assistance and access to technologies. In summary, the article provides a comprehensive view of honey production and quality, emphasizing the relevance of organic production and certification as essential factors for sustainable practices.
Analyzing Factors Affecting Social Skills Development Among Students in Indonesian Schools
Authors: Supriatna Ecep , Hanurawan Fattah , Eva Nur , Rahmawati Hetti , Yusuf Husmiati 
Published: April 2024

The development of students’ social skills is critical since they influence their academic performance and achievement. School provides optimal environment for students to learn these skills. Even though social skills are critical, there is still a lack in past research that examines the aspects that contribute to the development of students' social skills, particularly in school. Recognising the importance of this, the focus of this study is to identify characteristics that influence the development of social skills from a social cognitive perspective. This study sought to investigate the impact of emotional intelligence, teacher-student connections, student voice, and friendship quality on students’ social skills at school. The method utilised was a survey with multistage random sampling. The study sample comprised of 1012 students aged 11 to 19 who were recruited at random from various schools in major Indonesian cities. The research instruments used in this study were emotional intelligence scale, teacher-student relationship scale, student voice scale, friendship quality scale, and social skills scale. The analysis technique used is the SEM model (structural equation model) with the Variance based matric structural equation modelling (VB-SEM) structural equation model. The results showed emotional intelligence, teacher-student relationships, student voice, and friendship quality had in impact on students’ social skills.
Gratitude as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Social Support on Psychological Wellbeing Among People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Authors: Hidayati Diajeng Laily , Purwandari Eny , Ridho Miftahur , Hidayanti S. Nuril 
Published: April 2024

People living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV) frequently encounter adverse circumstances, including depression and feelings of inadequacy. The stigma associated with their condition often leads to feelings of shame, isolation, and a diminished zest for life. These adverse conditions are known to significantly impact the psychological well-being of PLHIV. This study seeks to scrutinize the relationship between emotional intelligence and social support is mediated by gratitude. The research was carried out in East Kalimantan Province. A quantitative methodology was employed in this investigation. The study encompassed PLHIV who receive support from the Mahakam Plus Community Initiators in Samarinda, Indonesia. The data collection process involved four distinct questionnaires, focusing on emotional intelligence, social support, gratitude, and psychological well-being. In analyzing the gathered data, a path analysis technique was employed. The research findings revealed that gratitude plays a pivotal role as a mediating factor capable of bridging the relationship between social support on psychological well-being and mediating the influence of emotional intelligence on psychological well-being. The model of psychological well-being among PLHIV in this study aligns closely with empirical data. This alignment is evidenced by a standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) value of 0.100, a Q value greater than zero, and a model goodness-of-fit (GoF) score of 0.483. Moreover, the study uncovered that emotional intelligence, social social support, and gratitude exert a positive and statistically significant influence on psychological well-being. The study underscored the critical role of gratitude as a mediating variable. The implications of these findings in terms of potential strategies and interventions for enhancing the psychological well-being of PLHIV are thoroughly discussed.
Factors Influencing Acceptance and Use of Online Counseling Technology among Thai Psychologists and Mental Health Counsellors
Authors: Srijundaree Pal , Yurayat Phamornpun , Nipanan Pairat 
Published: April 2024

The rapid growth of online counseling (OC) services for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted concerns regarding its effectiveness compared to in-person counseling. Psychologists have expressed uncertainties about OC's efficacy and doubts about their competence in using it. As a result, psychologists have been hesitant to embrace OC methods and supporting technologies. Therefore, it has become crucial to study the factors that influence the acceptance and use of OC technology, enabling psychologists to develop the necessary skills and confidence to utilize inpatient treatment effectively. This study used quantitative research with survey research to study factors influencing 406 Thai counselors' use and acceptance of technology in online counseling, and the model was analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results showed that IOC are positively influenced by SI (β= .413, p<.001, t = 9.95) ATOC (β= .398, p<.001, t = 7.09), and PE (β= .114, p<.05, t = 2.01). While IOC is negatively influenced by FC (β= -.117, p<.05, t = -2.08). Furthermore, UOC was positively influenced by IOC (β= .511, p<.001, t = 9.64). On the contrary ATOC negatively affected UOC (β= -.215, p<.001, t = -3.77), indicating that it exerts a partial mediation effect on the relationship between PE, SI, FC, ATOC and UOC. The study represents a pioneering study on UTAUT use in determining technologies' influence on online mental health counseling in Southeast Asia. The findings could offer valuable perspectives on how to increase the uptake of online counseling among psychologists by elevating the perceived advantages of the service, assisting in the creation of more efficient, organizations or authorities that foster positive attitudes toward the use of online counseling among psychologists, and fostering increased acceptance and usage of online counseling going forward.
Peripheral Arterial Disease in Diabetes and its Relation to Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Women
Authors: Vanamali Dharma Rao , Gara Himavathy Kodandarao 
Published: April 2024

Objectives:
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is characterized by occlusive disease in the abdominal aorta, iliac, and femoral arteries, leading to reduced blood flow and complications. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is known to contribute to the development and progression of PAD due to factors such as hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, endothelial dysfunction, and inflammation. However, PAD may be underdiagnosed in women with DM, leading to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of PAD in women with type 2 DM (T2DM) and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors.

Materials and Methods:
This hospital-based, cross-sectional, and observational study was conducted for a period of 3 months from June 10, 2023, to September 10, 2023, in the outpatient department of general medicine. After obtaining the approval from the Institutional Ethical Committee, the study was performed according to the Declarations of Helsinki and Good Clinical Practice requirements for human subject protection. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to enroll participants. Participants underwent face-to-face interviews and clinical examinations. Sociodemographic data, medical history, and pharmacotherapy details were collected. Laboratory investigations were conducted, including blood glucose, lipid profile, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) tests. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) was measured.

Results:
The results showed that the majority of the participants were between 50 and 70 years of age, married, and had a high school education. Participants had an average body mass index (BMI) indicating overweight, and the average duration of diabetes was 6.571 years. Hypertension was the most prevalent comorbidity. Overweight, obesity I, and obesity II were present in 15.25% (n = 19), 33.6% (n = 42), and 8.8% (n = 11), respectively. Average values for HbA1C, fasting blood glucose (FBG), and postprandial blood glucose (PPBG) were within the diabetic range. ABI was normal in the right side, left side, and bilateral in 43.2%, 56%, and 14.4% of participants, respectively. ABI was borderline on the right side, left side, and bilateral in 40.8%, 36.8%, and 22.4% of participants, respectively. PAD was observed on the right side, left side, and bilateral in 16%, 7.2%, and 4% of participants, respectively. BMI, duration of DM, glycosylated hemoglobin, FBG, and PPBG showed significant negative correlations with ABI. Age, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein did not show any statistically significant correlation with ABI.

Conclusion:
The study highlighted the importance of screening for PAD in women with T2DM to improve cardiovascular outcomes. The findings shed light on the prevalence of risk factors for PAD and their association with the disease. These insights can contribute to the development of targeted interventions to reduce adverse clinical outcomes in this population.