bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
El desafío de las competencias gerenciales y la competitividad de los negocios internacionales en el instituto de estudios universitarios, (IEU) puebla (MX)
Authors: Sánchez Elías Sosa , Aguilar Adriana Soto 
Published: March 2023

La globalización cada vez para México, se vuelve más exigente y me parece que es muy sano formar parte de un escenario donde todo lo que ha de realizarse sea a través de una actitud , no tan solo más competitiva, sino con el mejoramiento continúo de los bienes y/o servicios que las instituciones desarrollan en un cheque al portador a favor del bienestar de los clientes, esto es, lo que nos demanda el proceso global, de ahí la importancia de abordar un tema que tenga que ver con la formación de recursos humanos con perfil altamente calificado y con un enfoque no tan solo competitivo, sino en un contexto global, que donde se desenvuelve genere un valor agregado, este es el análisis que se realizo en este estudio, analizar el dominio de las competencias gerenciales en los alumnos de posgrado del Instituto de Estudios Universitarios.
Gluco-friendly rice consumption: Balancing the palate with the pancreas
Authors: Kalra Sanjay , N. Mbaye Maïmouna , Ahomagnon Sédrick , Teelucksingh Joel , Selim Shahjada , Joshi Shilpa , Nabiswa Hilda 
Published: March 2023

ice, or Oryza sativa/ Oryza glaberrima is the largest sources of carbohydrates, and calories, for mankind. It is the staple food across many countries of America, Africa and Asia. Hence, we need gluco-friendly ways of incorporating rice-based menus into the cuisine of persons living with diabetes. This multinational article discusses this challenge, and highlights the importance of informed and shared decision making with persons living with diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes, glycaemic index, medical nutritional therapy, Oryza sativa, obesity, person-centered care, rice, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes.
The Insulin: Glucagon Ratio and Obesity
Authors: Kalra Sanjay , Arora Saurabh , Kapoor Nitin 
Published: March 2023

This communication discusses the physiology and pathology of the insulin glucagon ratio, with respect to obesity. Though high insulin levels are associated with obesity in this manuscript the authors specifically highlight its role in the causation and clinical management of obesity. It suggests that the term insulin glucagon ratio be used in preference to glucagon insulin ratio, and shares insights which may be helpful in informing future research.
Keywords: Diabetes, overweight, obesity, metabolic fulcrum, metabolic seesaw, ominous octet of obesity
Effect of Processing Method on Carotenoid Profiles of Oils from Three Varieties of Nigerian Palm Oil (Elaise guinensis)
Authors: Joshua Orji 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: This study assessed the effect of processing method on the carotenoid profile of oil from three varieties of the Nigerian oil palm fruits (elaise guinensis). Specific varieties of the elaise guinensis, which are the dura, pesifera and tenera were obtained from National Institute for oil palm research (NIFOR) in Edo state.
Methodology: The samples were divided into two and processed in two different methods as commonly practiced in the East, the hot and cold processes. The oil extracted from each of the process was then analyzed for oil characteristics using standard analytical methods while the carotenoid profile was analyze using HPLC C21 column. The results generated were subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Findings: The results of carotenoid constituent indentified include: lutein, neurosporene (trans), neurosporene (cis), α-Zeacarotene(cis), α-Zeacarotene(trans), phytoene, phytofluene, β-zeacarotene, 13 and 13’ cis α-carotene, 13 cis β-carotene, trans α-carotene, 9 cis α-carotene, trans β-carotene, αcarotene a(cis), α-carotene b(cis), α-carotene (trans), γ-carotene (trans), γ-carotene b(cis), lycopene (cis) and lycopene (trans). The results of physicochemical characteristics of the oil samples extracted range from 0.9220.004 - 0.9160.001 for specific gravity (SG), 8.100.17 - 4.880.04 mg KOH/g for acid value, 4.290.02 - 2.440.02 % for free fatty acid value (FFA), 6.000.21 to 204.670.98 mgKOH/g for saponification value and 9.530.23 - 5.250.33 mEq/kg; for peroxide value while the carotenoids values were between 53.735±0.10 and 123.389± 0.20 mg/100g.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: From the result we can observe that the main constituent of the palm oil carotenoid is the β -carotene which makes up to about 80% of the total carotene. Statistical analysis revealed that no significant difference exists between the mean of each of the processing method on the carotenoid profile of the oil sample analyzed.
Numbers and Severity of Natural Disaster in Ghana
Authors: Nkrumah Emmanuel , Amponsah Abraham 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Ghana has suffered some disasters both natural and manmade. Several natural disasters have occurred from the days of biblical Noah until now. These natural disasters have taken various forms; floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruption tsunamis, tornadoes, landslides, hurricane, and among others. Within the past decades, natural disaster has become a global pandemic which hampers economic and social development. This global phenomenon has affected over 6 million people and cause economic damage of approximately $870,700,000 in Ghana .it is necessary or advisable to ascertain the causes of the natural disasters(floods) in Ghana and the propose an approach that disaster(floods) impacts and save lives and properties. My case study will be in Accra, the capital town of Ghana, which have been employed in my study since it recorded the highest natural disaster like (floods) and how best it can be managed using the statistical approach.
Methodology: The study used Desktop literature approach.
Findings: The study reveals that natural disasters are a great threat to humanity. Although they occurred long before the first human populated the planet, we likely contribute to an increase in natural disasters through our behavior. The number of natural disasters seems to be positively correlated to an increase in the earth’s temperature.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that countries should improve their emergency measures in order to save as many people as possible. They should also work together in order to mitigate the problem of natural disasters and ensure a livable future for future generations
Structural Systems in Enveloping a Sport Complex
Authors: Ezue Obiri , Brisibe G. 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Sport is a necessity for the development of sound mind and body which are needed for adequate and balanced education. Besides, it is an international phenomenon with socio-political and economic implication. This has facilitated the need for the development of sport facilities alongside other educational and social facilities in universities to enhance the participation of students in sport activities either as a full time programme as in physical education or as a social and recreational activity. The study involves analysing various structural systems use in enveloping sport facilities. It investigates sporting facilities where light weight structure roofing systems have been achieved at minimal cost or expenditures.
Methodology: The case study method of research has been adopted. Secondary sources of information shall be from studies by other researchers through books, journals, published and unpublished literature, as well as online sources.
Findings: Though the sport complex is not a new building type, but the information was sort, so as to gain knowledge. It is hoped that the sport facility will enhance the development of sport in its environs and also make it possible for people to participate actively in sporting activities.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This research work has identified critical dimensions from which sports participation can be improved, with the ultimate aim is to provide a permanent solution to the infrastructure related concerns of sports and thus to highlight the effects of modern materials and methods in enveloping modern-day design and construction of sport infrastructure, and improving participants well-being in this facilities.
Impacts of Conflict on Food Security in Bunkpurugu District of North-Eastern Ghana, the Moderating Role of Humanitarian Aid
Authors: Sandra Iddrisu 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study is to assess the impacts of conflict on food security in Bunkpurugu district of North Eastern Ghana, the moderating role of Humanitarian aid
Methodology: A cross-sectional design which is descriptive and explanatory in nature was adopted for the study. This provided an opportunity for the researcher to utilise both qualitative and quantitative tools for data collection and analysis.
Findings: The study established a closed association between conflict and food security. It was established that conflicts bring about the halting of farming activities, destruction of stocked food or food crops in the farm, looting of farm produce, killing of animals and even farmers.
Unique Contribution to theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that the Government of Ghana may like to liaise with the Mamprugu Traditional Council to address the causes of the numerous ethnic conflicts in the district and provide a framework for their final resolution.
IMPACT OF FOREIGN AID ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KENYA 2006-2020
Authors: Kabura Mureithi , Handa Susan 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the impact of foreign aid on economic growth in Kenya.
Methodology: The study used a descriptive research technique and a time series approach to track economic growth in Kenya for 41 years, from the year 1980 to 2020. The study also adopted a census survey to collect secondary data by use of a secondary time series data template from the World Bank and KNBS databases in Kenya for the period 1980 to 2020. The collected data was edited, coded and analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS).
Findings: The results of the study revealed that ODA, emergency & food aid, debt forgiveness and technical cooperation had a positive and significant relationship with economic growth(GDP). In addition, ODA, emergency & food aid and debt forgiveness have a positive and significant impact on economic growth. However, technical cooperation had a negative and no significant impact on economic growth in Kenya
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that financial policymakers should come up with better strategies on the management of the foreign aid funds so as to ensure they are efficiently utilized. Financial policy makers should also consider foreign donors who can offer debt forgiveness aid since it will help Kenya in managing and reducing its debts.
Influence of Poverty on Streetism of Children in Dar Es Salaam and Dodoma Cities
Authors: Shitindi Jeston 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Tanzania has been implementing several initiatives to address the challenge of street children in the country. Despite such efforts, the child streetism has become the daily reality and has shown the sign of increasing. This dissertation is a study on the influence of poverty and family support on child streetism in urban Tanzania. Specifically, the study focused on analysing the lived experiences of street children; describing the influence of income poverty on streetism of children.
Methodology: The study adopted interpretivism research paradigm using descriptive cross-sectional design and inductive research approach. It involved a total of 38 informants who were purposively selected while the snowballing sampling technique was used in accessing street children. Semi-structured interview, documentary review and observation method were conducted.
Findings: Through thematic and content data analysis techniques, this study reveals that street children experienced difficulties in getting their basic needs and did not easily access health services when they fell sick. They also engaged into intra-violence among themselves. Further, child streetism has been largely influenced by income poverty. Regarding coping strategies, street children engaged into begging, unsafe sex and petty income-generating activities such as car wash and bottle collection. They also used self-medication to treat themselves when they fell sick or being left at the hospital buildings or on the street by their fellow street children when the condition got worse.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Additionally, they did not have any coping strategy to enroll themselves into the school. The study also revealed that vulnerability and rational choice perspectives must be used in exploring the lived experienced of street children instead of using the vulnerability perspective alone. The rational choice perspective explains, among others, why street children sustain street life hardships and difficulties instead of going back to their families.
Effect of Electricity Access on Electricity Consumption in Ghana
Authors: Yawa Joseph 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The importance of electricity infrastructure has encouraged countries to improve its access and enhance its consumption. Ghana has made a lot of improvement in expanding electricity infrastructure to its people. Yet, the actual effect of increasing electricity access on electricity consumption in Ghana is unknown. The main thrust of this paper was to estimate the effect of electricity access on the consumption of electricity in Ghana from 1990 to 2020.
Methodology: This study employed a Vector Error Correction model to estimate the effect of electricity access on electricity consumption using data from 1990 to 2020.
Findings: Results show that a one percent increase in access rate of electricity increases its consumption by 10.46 kwh per capita and 61.02 kwh per capita in the short-run and in the long-run respectively. Factors such as national income, population and the country’s human development index (HDI) were also found to be significant determinants of electricity consumption in Ghana.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It is also recommended that policies that encourage education among women must be enhanced to reduce their child bearing years, reduce population growth and reduce pressure on electricity infrastructure.
Contribution of Human Capital on Poverty Reduction in Rural Areas of Uganda. A Case of Kisoro District
Authors: George Kwizera 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The study was about the contribution of human capital on poverty reduction in rural areas of Uganda taking Kisoro district as a case study. In Uganda, poverty in rural areas had remained a challenge as depicted by 31 percent of population below poverty line as of financial year 2016/2017 (UBOS, 2018) having risen from 22.8 percent in financial year 2012/2013 (MoFPED, 2014). In Kisoro district, poverty was high as manifested by low household access to electricity (7.6%), piped water (33.7 %), high illiteracy levels, food insecurity, poor housing conditions where 84.6% of households lived in semi- permanent dwelling units (UBOS, 2017). The purpose of the study was to examine how human capital could contribute to poverty reduction in rural areas of Uganda taking in Kisoro district as a case study.
Methodology: The study was carried out in Kisoro district on 391 respondents against the targeted 400 which represented 97.8 % response rate. The respondents included farmers, district technical staff, business entrepreneurs, agricultural industrialists, political, religious and opinion leaders. The study triangulated both quantitative and qualitative approaches and a cross- sectional survey was used. Data collection methods used included: survey, interviews, observations and review of primary and secondary documents; while the tools used were self-administered questionnaires, interview guide, interview schedule, observation plan and its checklist, a camera and a recorder.
Findings: Education could significantly ensure rural poverty reduction in Kisoro district, with a positive and significant relationship between them (r = 0.415, p< 0.05). Education also explained 23.2% of the contribution on rural poverty reduction.Training had a significant effect on rural poverty reduction in Kisoro district with a positive and significant relationship between them (r = 0.267, p< 0.05). Training also explained 9.1% contribution to rural poverty reduction. There was significant relationship between human capital and rural poverty reduction in Kisoro district. It was concluded that human capital had a great contribution towards poverty reduction in rural areas.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that; public education, research and development, science and technology and enabling policies could sustainably be promoted for enhanced productivity, poverty reduction and development.
Estrogenic Potencies of Phytoestrogens Commonly Found in Soybean (Glycine Max) Assessed by use of MMV-Luc Cell Line Bioassay
Authors: Ngoda Peninah Njiraine , Elliot Christopher , Connolly Lisa 
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Phytoestrogens (PE) are weakly estrogenic compounds synthesized in plants, especially in climatic adversity. The endocrine disruptive activity of PEs and some of their human metabolites are of concern as they have been associated with positive and more so negative health effects.
Methodology: The transcriptional activities (TAs) of ten PEs (apigenin, daidzein, daidzin, equol, enterodiol, formononetin, genistein, genistin, glycitein, and matairesinol) were measured as induction of the expressed luciferase activity which is correlates with biological effects. These effects were compared to transcription caused by 17β-estradiol (5 nM) hormone (standards) in vitro. This was done by the use of estrogenic receptors in the MMV-Luc cell line using a reporter gene assay tool.
Findings: Standard curves for hormone standards were determined and the EC50 for 17β-estradiol was (4.5 x 10-11M). The order of PEs potency for the ER (ERα and ERβ) in the MMV-Luc cell line, as determined from the EC50s (M) of their dose-response curves were in the following order: equol (4.9 x 10-7M) > formononetin (5.7 x 10-6M) > apigenin(2.4 x 10-6M) > genistein (2.1 x 10-6M ) > daidzein(3.3 x 10-5M). Standard curves for the rest were not achieved in the MMV-Luc cell line at the tested concentrations. The % estrogenic potencies of these compounds varied from 9 x 10-3M for equol to 1.4 x 10-4M for daidzein, relative to 17β-estradiol whose percent potency was arbitrarily assigned a value of 100. This study successfully characterized the TA of ten PEs in MMV-Luc cell lines. By achieving and exceeding a full estrogenic effect in MMV-Luc cells, it was indicative that the phytoestrogen transcriptive activity was most likely through non-receptor mechanisms such as enzymatic pathways.
Recommendations: Although the potential for endocrine disruption by PE was noted in vitro, this study would recommend further in vivo tests. This is because toxicokinetics involving metabolism and bioavailability affects the potencies of the PEs. Further in vitro assays may be designed to investigate the additive effects of phytoestrogens at physiologically relevant concentrations.
Pengaruh Pemasaran Relasional Dan Loyalitas Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah Pt. Bank Negara Indonesia Kantor Cabang Tanjung Pura Langkat
Authors: Hutabarat Yoseph P 
Published: March 2023

Bank Negara Indonesia berdiri sejak 1946, BNI yang dahulu dikenal sebagai Bank Negara Indonesia, merupakan bank pertama yang didirikan dan dimiliki oleh Pemerintah Indonesia.

Kepuasan nasabah dapat diciptakan melalui kualitas pemasaran yang diberikan oleh perusahaan kepada para pelanggannya. Semakin baik kualitas pelayanannya, akan semakin tinggi pula loyalitas pelanggan terhadap perusahaan tersebut yang akan meciptakan kepuasan nasabah tersebut dengan sendirinya.
Hasil Uji Hipotesis variabel pemasaran reasional (X1) terhadap kepuasan nasabah di peroleh hasil karakteristik pekerjaan pemasaran relasional (X1) secara parsial mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepauasan nasabah (Y) PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Cabang Tanjung Pura Langkat. diperoleh nilai t hitung sebesar 3,937 dengan nilai probabilitas t (Sig) adalah 0,000 (Sig.<?0,05). Hasil Uji Hipotesis variabel loyalitas terhadap kepuasan nasabah di peroleh hasil variabel Loyalitas (X2) secara parsial mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepauasan nasabah (Y) PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Cabang Tanjung Pura Langkat.. diperoleh nilai t hitung sebesar 5.077 dengan nilai probabilitas t (Sig) adalah 0,000 (Sig.<?0,05). Nilai F hitung = 127,675 dengan nilai probabilitas F (sig) adalah sebesar 0,000 (sig.0,000??0,05). Dengan demikian Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemasaran relasional (X1) dan loyalitas (X2) secara simultan mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan nasabah (Y) PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Cabang Tanjung Pura Langkat
Pengaruh Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral Dan Condition Terhadap Pemberian Kredit Pada PT. BRI Unit Siborong-Borong
Authors: Manurung Herta 
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh character, capcity, capital, collateral dan condition terhadap pemberian kredit pada PT. BRI Unit Siborong-Borong. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 40 responden. Variabel bebas (independent variable) yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah character (X1), capacity (X2), capital (X3), collateral (X4) dan condition (X5). Variabel terikat (dependent variable) yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pemberian kredit. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan uji regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor character, capacity, capital, collateral dan condition secara serempak signifikan (nyata) mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap pemberian kredit. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa faktor character, capacity, capital, collateral dan condition secara parsial signifikan (nyata) mempunyai pengaruh positif terhadap pemberian kredit
Edi Suprayetno
Authors: Suprayetno Edi , Ridho M. 
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the realization of e-SPT Income Tax (PPh) Article 23 revenue of corporate taxpayers and the level of corporate taxpayer compliance on e-SPT Income Tax (PPh) article 23 reporting at Medan Petisah Pratama Tax Office. The research method used in this sudy was descriptive analysis. The data were compiled, interpreted, explained, and analyzed to answer the reseach questions. The type of data used in this study was qualitative data, where the data was obtained from KPP Pratama Medan Petisah from 2017-2019. The results of this study were: 1) The realization of e-SPT PPh Article 23 revenue for corporate taxpayers listed from 2017 tax year to 2019 tax year did not reach significant changes. In 2017, it was gained 384 from the total 12,897 taxpayers listed or 3.0%. In 2018 tax year it was gained 472 from the total listed of 13,449 or 3.5% and in the 2019 tax year it was gained 518 from the total of 14,118 taxpayers listed or 3.7%. 2) The compliance level of corporate taxpayers in reporting e-SPT PPh Article 23 from 2017 tax year to 2019 tax year was also very low and had no significant changes. In 2017 it was gained only 8.6% or 384 from 4,448 of corporate taxpayers listed. In 2018 tax year, there were 10.2% or 472 from 4649 corporate taxpayers listed, and in 2019 tax year it was gained 10.5% or 518 from 4,953 corporate taxpayers listed which reported e-SPT. So it can be stated that the compliiance level wa on non-compliant category