bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Analyzing and Discussing the Evolution of Arabesque Movement According to Dance Elements and Aesthetics
Authors: Zafeiroudi Aglaia 
Published: November 2023

The present paper examines the different types and variations of arabesque dance movement from ancient times until today. The study analyzes and discusses the elements of arabesque dance, its common cultural elements as visualized through a chronological lens, its choreography, and its aesthetics in order to explore its development in terms of needs that arose from period-specific trends and dance stereotypes. The meaning of the term “arabesque” has changed from simply “a group of dancers,” now representing a delicate and highly masterful art. The gradual refinement of arabesque by dancers and instructors evolved an adept dancing system that positions the body in equilibrium by distributing its weight equally. The physical coordination, posture, and grace inculcated through arabesque movement benefit individuals' strength, posture, focus, and performance. Specific dance teaching styles, methods and strategies are also discussed based on outdoor and indoor modern setting, to create innovative education patterns for dancers, schools, academies or companies. Stakeholders, teachers, and instructors in performing arts should ensure the widespread distribution of these methods and their benefits to share their positive impacts with the world.

Received: 08 August 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Comparative Analysis of Business Models of Selected Accommodation Portals
Authors: Vartiak Lukas , Garbarova Miriam , Fabus Juraj 
Published: November 2023

Business models are part of every enterprise. It could be figuratively said that these are puzzles that tell or show how a business works and how it creates value. Although some companies have a similar business model, they may differ in some respects. The differences and similarities of business models can be identified in different ways, for example, based on the activity or according to the interested entities that are directly or indirectly involved in the functioning of the business. The paper aims to create a comparison model to compare business models. The post focuses on companies that operate platforms enabling online booking of accommodation services. To achieve the paper's main aim, it was necessary to define terms related to the issue of business models, analyze the current state of Airbnb and Booking.com, describe their business models, identify their advantages and disadvantages, and compile a comparison model that will serve to compare business models. As a result, the comparison model makes it possible to identify the differences and similarities between the compared companies. It can be concluded that even though the companies operate in the same field, their business models differ in many ways.

Received: 23 July 2023 / Accepted: 4 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Effective ESG Transformation of Russian Companies in the New Environment: Current Challenges and Priorities
Authors: Babynina Liliya , Kartashova Larisa , Busalov Dmitriy , Chernitsova Karina , Akhmedov Felix 
Published: November 2023

This research aims to analyze the current problems of ESG transformation in Russia, focused on identifying priorities in solving the problems of sustainable development of Russian companies using ESG tools in the context of geopolitical changes. The authors illustrate the results of a comparative analysis of the ESG assessment methodologies of four Russian rating agencies and prove their methodological limitations regarding the use of subject areas, the comparability of specific ESG factors and their weights, analytical controversies, and categories of rating scales. The authors propose a new conceptual approach for the formation of a statistical base, which was tested during the research. The scientific novelty of this approach lies in the application of additional criteria in the analysis of non-financial information using quantitative and qualitative methods. This made it possible to structure the non-financial information obtained as a result of a survey among 118 Russian companies. The formulated questions of the questionnaire and the companies’ answers provide an opportunity to see the limitations and promising directions for the transformation of the company’s activities using the principles of sustainable development and ESG tools. The main research results include a created database, the users of which can determine the most significant ESG factors according to the following criteria: 1. industry affiliation; 2. legal form; 3. number of employees; 4. income; 5. availability of ESG policies and reporting; and receive an average response rating on a 10-point scale. As a result of a combination of answers, the ranking score of ESG blocks was determined in descending order of points: 8.0 points - S (Social); 7.8 points - G (Corporate Governance); 7.4 points - E (Environment). This research indicates promising directions for the development of a unified methodology for assigning ESG ratings for various rating agencies, including the differentiation of indicators and their weights for various industries.

Received: 20 July 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
An Online Mindfulness Meditation Program as a Means for Mitigating Academic Stress among University Students
Authors: Alvarado-García Paul Alan Arkin , Soto-Vásquez Marilú Roxana , Reyes-Sánchez Lis Paola , Sandoval-Bocanegra Valeria Alexxandra , Ullón-Ramírez Roberto Carlos , Vargas-Fernández Yovanny , Inca-Reyes Karin Alexandra 
Published: November 2023

Academic stress is a significant challenge for students, influencing their performance and well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an online mindfulness meditation program in reducing academic stress among college students. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on a sample of 78 participants divided into an experimental group and a waiting list control group. Pre-test and post-test measurements were taken. The SISCO Academic Stress Inventory was used to assess academic stress. The experimental group evidenced statistically significant differences between study phases and groups after intervention for all examined variables (p<0.05). In addition, Cohen's D score revealed a significant magnitude effect. An adequate statistical power was also found (1-? = 0.99). Hence, implementing mindfulness meditation programs can potentially mitigate the academic stress levels experienced by university students.

Received: 9 July 2023 / Accepted: 8 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Consistency of Public Service Management in Implementing Good Governance in Indonesia: A Case Study in Kendari City
Authors: Amir Muhammad , Cavallari Liwaul , Cavallari Zaludin , Witjaksono Julian , Seerasarn Nareerut 
Published: November 2023

One of the influence factors of Good Governance is the implementation of good public service management organized by the public service in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the consistency of public service management in implementing good governance in public services in Kendari City. This study employed survey design and collecting data from the respondents who worked in the Public Service Office in Kendari City Government. The number of respondents is about 128 as the primary data using questionnaires. In order to cover the factors of good governance we used six dimensions as follow tangible, reliabilities, responsiveness, courtesy, security and competence. Data analysis was conducted by Structural Equational Model (SEM). The results of this study illustrate that public service management, covering the dimensions of the tangible, reliabilities, responsiveness and dimensions of courtesy shows that partially there is no significant influence on the application of good governance. While the dimensions of the Security and the dimensions of competence partially have a significant effect on the application of Good Governance. Simultaneous test results show that the dimensions of tangible, reliability, responsiveness, courtesy, security and competency together have significant effect on the implementation of Good Governance to Kendari City Government. Changes in the good governance paradigm to new government or electronic government by implementing the technology-based work system and information with the supply of integrated software applications, online-based service systems that can be accessed by all communities or customers. Those are the effort that must be implemented in public organizations in Kendari Cit to improve excellent service and electronic system.

Received: 25 April 2022 / Accepted: 17 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Balancing Legal Framework, Regulatory Mechanisms and Competition across Number Portability in Albania
Authors: Gjika Jonida , Bushati Endirë 
Published: November 2023

Electronic communication markets are influenced by various factors that impact the development of competition. Sector-specific policies aim to improve consumer access to affordable products and services while offering flexibility in their choices. The mobile phone market, in particular, places a significant emphasis on number portability services, attracting attention from sector-specific policies and regulatory oversight throughout their implementation and monitoring. This article seeks to scrutinize the legal framework in Albania, identify practical obstacles to number portability, and assess its impact on fostering effective market competition. Number portability, a process that significantly impacts market competition, plays an instrumental role in enabling subscribers to switch networks seamlessly. This observation finds support in outcomes from various countries. Evidence shows that this tool positively influences market competition by shifting the balance of power towards consumers, exerting pressure on service providers to improve their offerings and adhere to contract conditions. Over the last two decades, number portability has evolved into a vital instrument for diversifying choices and reducing prices, ultimately benefiting consumers and creating fair conditions for new market entrants. Number portability is essential for preserving competition and freedom of choice in the mobile service market. However, in markets with duopoly scenarios, such as the current situation in Albania, where two operators dominate the market and may engage in cooperation or secret agreements, specific challenges and impacts on number portability and market competitiveness may emerge. This situation can result in weak competition and limited choices for consumers. In these cases, number portability serves as the sole recourse for consumers to leverage the limited competition by switching to the other operator. In Albania, although the principle of number portability has been enshrined in law since 2008, the legislation has not kept pace with innovations established in EU directives. Harmonizing Albanian law with EU standards, particularly Directive 2018/1972/EU, known as the European Electronic Communications Code, is a priority through the revision of the "Law on Electronic Communications in the Republic of Albania." Despite some positive legal developments, ensuring effective competition and consumer protection in the electronic communications market continues to be a challenge in Albania.

Received: 6 September 2023 / Accepted: 24 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
The Impact of Body Language on Arab Television Performance
Authors: Makki Alaa , Bali Ahmed Omar 
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine physical communication and how it affects broadcaster performance on satellite channels. Nonverbal communication comprises, body cues, face expressions, hand gestures, physical contact. These things communicate messages and meanings without using words. This study seeks to address an empty space in the scientific literature by examining the effect of body language on broadcaster performance on satellite channels. This study will contribute to an improved comprehension of the significance of physical language in television interaction and its effect on the audience, and its findings might offer helpful suggestions to improve broadcasters' abilities and efficiency on satellite channels. A quantitative content analysis was utilized to analyze 72 series of five TV shows from the "Dubai" and "Al Arabiya" channels from February 2 to the end of May. According to the conclusions, the connotation of sorrow and regret in the psychological speech correlated with the search time of the media content. Applying a sense of happiness and excitement to facial speech also helps to improve interactions with the audience. Furthermore, the study's findings highlighted the significance of the signification of approval and happiness in oral communication in engaging viewers and building their trust in the products offered.

Received: 12 August 2023 / Accepted: 15 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
The Difficulties Posed by Digital Technology: Understanding the Psychological Consequences of Social Media Use on Young Adults' Body Image and Self-Esteem
Authors: Chukwuere Goodness Chinazor Joshua , Chukwuere Joshua Ebere 
Published: November 2023

The pervasive use of social media has emerged as a ubiquitous feature of contemporary society, particularly amongst the younger demographic (young adults). Research has demonstrated that social media can exert deleterious effects on body image and self-esteem, especially among female youth. The ubiquitous presence of idealized depictions of beauty and thinness on social media platforms has been demonstrated to contribute to negative body image and diminished levels of self-esteem. Additionally, the persistent desire for social validation and acceptance is known to exert a further influence on self-esteem. This study employs a rapid literature review to elucidate the psychological implications of social media usage among young adults with regard to their body image and self-esteem. The present study draws upon previously conducted studies to examine the plausible adverse implications of social media utilization in relation to one's body image and self-esteem. Furthermore, the authors deliberate upon the significance of fostering constructive social media practices to promote optimal mental health outcomes. The utilization of a rapid literature review methodology is also deliberated by scholars as an effective means of amalgamating the prevailing research pertaining to this subject matter. This paper underscores the imperative for individuals to cultivate mindfulness regarding the potentially harmful consequences of social media usage and to adopt salubrious social media practices.

Received: 27 April 2023 / Accepted: 7 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Teacher Preferences for Formative Assessment: Leveraging Findings for Future Professional Development Resources
Authors: Gusho Leticja , Cervoni Cleti , Shwedel Allan 
Published: November 2023

Classroom-based formative assessment is invoked as an essential component of effective teaching, but there is no widely agreed-upon approach for targeted professional development. This survey of secondary school teachers examined 3 issues: (a) can McTighe and Ferrara’s assessment framework provide a psychometrically tenable way to classify formative assessment techniques, (b) does their framework offer a viable approach to professional development; and (c) could their framework be applied in strengths-based professional development. Analyses of the teachers’ self-reported skills showed (a) high levels of internal consistency across categories of formative assessment, (b) STEM and Humanities teachers could be grouped via discriminant analysis based on reported levels of skill in 3 categories of formative assessment, and (c) scenarios are presented to demonstrating a strength-based approach. The findings indicate that McTighe and Ferrara’s framework provides a psychometrically tenable way to categorize formative assessment techniques and provide professional development. Future research should include K-6 teachers.

Received: 25 July 2023 / Accepted: 13 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Academics’ Work-Life Balance, Psychological Well-Being, Turnover Intention and Productivity
Authors: Shange Ellen Mzwakhe , Nyide Celani John 
Published: November 2023

Achieving a good work-life balance leads to being an employer of choice as well as attracting the best employees. The same can be said of academia, where having a well-balanced work-life balance can contribute to attracting, developing, and retaining suitably qualified academics. In this study, the aim is to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on academics’ work-life balance, psychological well-being, and productivity. The contribution of this study is towards establishing strategies that can be adopted to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on work-life balance, psychological wellbeing, and academic productivity. A quantitative approach was adopted, and the target population consisted of academics from a selected university of technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This study employed the structural equation modelling (SEM) technique, and the data was analysed using AMOS 27 statistical software. The results obtained revealed that the majority of academics still work longer hours than is normally expected. Academics were found to have less time to spend with their families and loved ones than is considered typical in the literature for achieving a healthy work-life balance. There is evidence to show that poor psychological well-being of academics strengthens or moderates the effects of work-life balance on academic productivity, with beta = -0.232† (p < 0.100). Furthermore, the findings revealed that academics felt they did not have control over the reduction of their stress levels caused by the heavy workloads placed on them.

Received: 11 June 2023 / Accepted: 22 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Evaluation of the Internal Migration Policy Development Program in Kazakhstan: Effectiveness and Shortcomings
Authors: Ykylas Mukhit Mukhamedhanuly , Gabdulina Bagysh Akhmetkyzy , Avju Seit Ali 
Published: November 2023

The uneven distribution of the population across regions in the Republic of Kazakhstan, varying economic development among regions, and the emergence of the need for labor force redistribution have altered the approach to migration policy and intensified concerns regarding the regulation of internal migration. For instance, in four northern regions (Akmola, Kostanay, Pavlodar, and North Kazakhstan), the population has been decreasing, with a decrease of 12,000 people over the span of two years. In contrast, in four southern regions (Almaty, Zhambyl, Turkestan, and Kyzylorda), the population has increased by twice as much as in the northern regions, adding 186,000 people. This scientific study examines migration issues and government initiatives aimed at addressing these problems, taking into account the population distribution imbalance. Over the past five years, the state program "Enbek," which served as the main document for implementing measures to relocate residents as a labor force from densely populated southern regions to the declining northern regions, has clearly stimulated migration. However, despite its apparent effectiveness, the desired level of results has not been achieved. The authors of the research point out factors such as the inadequate implementation of an information campaign, distrust of the program, and negligent actions by local authorities, and propose causes for the problem as well as ways to address them.

Received: 16 August 2023 / Accepted: 17 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Tax Planning in Companies in the Commercial Sector: A Literature Review
Authors: García Francisco Segundo Mogollón , Farroñán Emma Verónica Ramos , Ruiz Karol Stefany Periche , Chavesta José Elmer Incio , Rojas Liliana Correa , Abanto Segundo Eloy Soto , Espinoza Julio Roberto Izquierdo 
Published: November 2023

The objective of this literature review article was to determine the general guidelines for planning in companies in the commercial sector, as well as identify the aspects of developing tax planning and finally the benefits of this action. The methodology used to carry out the study consisted of the search and synthesis of scientific articles collected from the most reliable databases, such as SCOPUS, Web of Science, ProQuest, EbscoHost, and Science Direct, among others. As a result, it was found that the factor that motivates organizations to implement tax planning as a tool is the optimization of fiscal resources. In addition, due to the constant modifications in legislation in recent years, it has had and will continue to have a significant impact. Finally, it is concluded that to achieve an adequate development of tax planning in companies, it is essential that those who carry it out have a business vision and, above all, deep knowledge about the structure and operation of the company, in addition to having a professional specialized in tax matters.

Received: 10 May 2023 / Accepted: 9 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Logical Mathematical Intelligence and its Impact on the Academic Achievement for Pre-Service Math Teachers
Authors: Shirawia Nawal , Alali Rommel , Wardat Yousef , Tashtoush Mohammad A. , Saleh Shoeb , Helali Mamdouh 
Published: November 2023

This study discussed the level of logical mathematical intelligence of pre-service female mathematics teachers. The problem arises in adopting traditional curricula for teaching mathematics, which leads to low student achievement. The study objectives to measure the students' level of logical mathematical intelligence, and find out the level of students’ achievement, and measuring the level of intelligence impact on the academic achievement. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. The study population consisted of (45) pre-service female math teachers. A comprehensive sample was chosen. A questionnaire was used according to the (Likert) five-point scale, taking advantage of the MIDAS scale of multiple intelligences, which consisted of (17) statements, then the researchers developed the questionnaire up to (25) statements. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed. The findings revealed that: The general average of the logical-mathematical intelligence level for the fourth-year students was in a high degree, when the arithmetic mean of the whole questionnaire was (3.71), standard deviation was (0.74). The marks of students’ semester average were: Agree with a rate of 36.4%, strongly agree with a rate of 29.5%. The cumulative average was; 72.7% for a good level, and 25% for a very good level. Finally, there is a significant effect between the logical-mathematical intelligence of the female students, and the overall academic achievement in mathematics.

Received: 21 September 2023 / Accepted: 17 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023