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A study of role of trust in blockchain technology on influence of decentralized finance application on financial springiness
Full text linkFinancial resilience is influenced by Decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption only if individuals possess financial literacy and have limited risk perception, while the intermediary of trust in blockchain technology also influences DeFi adoption. Through quantitative research, the study investigates the positive role that DeFi adoption plays in improving financial resilience via superior liquidity management, asset diversification, and enhanced absorption of adverse economic shocks. It demonstrates the critical role trust plays in a technology such as blockchain, which uses its transparency, security, and immutability to gain users' trust. Fifth, findings demonstrate how financial literacy is a bridging link in the relationship between DeFi take-up and financial resilience, while risk perception weakens the encouraging effects of trust in blockchain technology. To uncover direct, mediating, and moderating relationships, structural equation modeling will be utilized to analyze results from individuals and organizations involved with DeFi platforms. The research findings provide policymakers, academics, and practitioners with insights into potential solutions to promote a safe and inclusive DeFi ecosystem. The study fosters financial resilience and inclusion in an increasingly evolving decentralized financial landscape by addressing the trust, financial literacy, and risk perception of two distinct groups
Revisiting the growth–environment nexus in China: The role of institutions, energy use, and ecological stress
Full text linkThis study investigates the dynamic relationship between income level and key environmental and institutional drivers in China, focusing on energy use, ecological footprint, trade openness, and rule of law over the period 1990–2023. The purpose is to assess how these factors jointly influence China’s growth trajectory under increasing sustainability challenges. The analysis employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, which captures both short-run adjustments and long-run equilibrium dynamics while accommodating variables with mixed integration orders. The empirical results show that ecological footprint, trade openness, and institutional quality exert statistically significant short-run effects on GDP, whereas energy use is not significant in the short run. The highly significant error correction term confirms rapid adjustment toward equilibrium, reflecting the economy’s sensitivity to shocks. In contrast, the long-run effects of energy, environmental, and institutional variables are statistically insignificant, suggesting that China’s growth path cannot rely on current structures to achieve sustainable outcomes. These findings contribute to the debate on the compatibility of economic expansion with environmental sustainability by providing new evidence from the Chinese context. Practical implications emphasize the need for structural reforms, including reducing coal dependence, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, embedding environmental standards into trade policy, and strengthening institutional enforcement mechanisms. The results also offer policy guidance aligned with China’s carbon neutrality objectives and Sustainable Development Goals
Foreign direct investment and infrastructural development in Nigeria: Comparative analysis of inflows from China, United States and the United Kingdom
Full text linkThis study compared FDI inflows on infrastructural development in Nigeria from three major trading and investing partners - the United States (USA), the United Kingdom (UK), and China. The study used time series data from 2005 to 2024, sourcing data from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, World Bank’s Development Indicators, and the African Development Bank database. The study employed preliminary tests of Augmented Dickey-Fuller and Phillips-Perron unit root, while the main estimation technique was the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model. The dependent variable is access to electricity, proxied for infrastructural development, while the independent variables include Chinese foreign direct investment, UK’s foreign direct investment, USA’s foreign direct investment, government effectiveness, financial development, gross domestic product growth rate, and exchange rate. The series considered exhibits a mixed order of integration, while the bounds test demonstrates the existence of a long-run relationship among the variables. The empirical findings indicate substantial variation in how FDI affects infrastructure, contingent upon the source country and the quality of institutions. Chinese FDI has a significantly negative effect on electricity access, worsened by governance inefficiencies, while UK FDI consistently shows a positive impact, enhanced by effective governance. US FDI has a persistently negative influence, indicating weak institutional frameworks. The study highlights the pivotal role of institutional quality in shaping the effectiveness of FDI in promoting infrastructure development in Nigeria. Also, among other conclusions, enhancing governance structures is crucial for improving the effectiveness of FDI; this can be achieved by strengthening transparency and regulatory frameworks
On-the-job training effectiveness in business education: An evaluation of host training establishments in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Full text linkThis study assessed the effectiveness of on-the-job training (OJT) among BSBA–Marketing Management trainees at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Atate Campus. Guided by Memoranda of Understanding with Host Training Establishments (HTEs), four dimensions were examined: Supervision and Mentoring (SM), Learning Opportunities (LEO), Work Environment and Health Safety (WEHS), and Communication and Monitoring (CM). Using total enumeration, 59 students from the Classes of 2024 and 2025 were surveyed across government, retail, and service organizations in Nueva Ecija. Data were analyzed in JAMOVI using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation. Male trainees rated their experiences more positively than females, particularly on WEHS. No significant differences emerged by graduation year or organization type, though service-sector HTEs received slightly lower CM ratings. ANOVA revealed no significant group differences; however, correlations indicated strong positive associations among dimensions, notably between SM and CM (r = .810, p < .001). The findings support that integrated, well-structured programs enhance OJT outcomes and recommend continuing training on communication, supervision, and workplace safety, with emphasis on service settings, and consistent practice thereafter
Integrating educational technology into mathematics instruction for students with dyscalculia: Mathematics teachers' perspective
Full text linkThe present quantitative study examines the perspectives of mathematics teachers towards the benefits, uses, and challenges of incorporating educational technologies into mathematics teaching to aid primary school students with dyscalculia in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj province. Moreover, data in this study were collected by a survey from 160 mathematics teachers who taught students with dyscalculia. The findings indicate that there are many advantages of employing educational technologies and high usage of such technologies in real educational settings, but still, several challenges are associated with their implementation. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences could be identified regarding gender, academic qualification, and years of experience concerning the advantages, the realities of using technology, and the challenges. Nonetheless, a statistically significant difference was identified between the variables of advantages, realities of using technology, and challenges, and the number of educational technology training courses that the teachers had attended. Mathematics teachers who had attended at least one session demonstrated higher scores for the advantages and realities of using educational technology, whereas those who had not attended any courses highlighted more challenges with the implementation of educational technologies to help students with dyscalculia. This study offers valuable insights into educational technologies among primary school students with dyscalculia
University students' interest, attitudes and awareness levels in history course, the Turkish example
Full text linkThis study aimed to assess university students' interest, attitude, and awareness concerning the Atatürk’s Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution course. A descriptive and correlational research design was employed, with a sample of 360 voluntary students from the Faculty of Education. Findings revealed that the majority of participants were female (58.9%) and enrolled in the Social Studies Education program (45%). Students who studied regularly and dedicated 3–4 or more hours per day to their studies showed significantly higher levels of interest, positive attitudes, and awareness regarding the course. The lowest attitude scores were observed among Classroom Teaching students (M = 55.50, SD = 15.09), while the highest were seen in History Teaching students (M = 68.21, SD = 9.36). Science Teaching students had the lowest interest levels (M = 47.67, SD = 15.05), and male students demonstrated greater interest than female students. The average score of university students from the Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History Course Awareness Scale was determined as 112.33 ± 22.43. According to the scale scored between 27-135, it can be said that the students' awareness levels regarding the Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History Course are quite high. In conclusion, students exhibited high levels of awareness about the course's objectives and content, with generally above-average interest and attitudes. However, personal characteristics such as gender, department, and study habits significantly influenced these factors
Crisis of economics mainstream studies and renewal proposal for active learning experience
Full text linkEconomics is currently facing a crisis, influenced by the Neoclassical Synthesis and its welfare state model, as evidenced both in real-life situations and classroom settings. The study of mainstream economics relies heavily on formal reductionism and instrumentalism, which introduce biases such as the ceteris paribus axiom, ergodicity, ancilla statistica, and concepts like F-twist or mathiness. Additionally, mainstream economics has shown a lack of adaptation to social reality changes, including digitalization and globalization 2.0, as well as phenomena like permacrisis and polycrisis. The purpose of this work is to propose a heterodox mainline approach for renewing economics studies and their learning processes in a digital and practical manner. The methodology is based on heterodox theoretical and methodological frameworks, offering a critical review and systematization of biases and failures within current curricula and syllabi. The aim is to implement active learning experiences that incorporate digital literacy with real data, thereby enhancing the study of economics and reconnecting the subject with students and their future professional expertise. The results indicate that, through this proposed learning experience utilizing platforms with real data and heterodox analysis student participation and understanding have improved over three years at Rey Juan Carlos University. Furthermore, this approach provides a foundational framework that other educators in different institutions can adopt to replicate and adapt the experience effectively
Free standing nanocellulose films – fabrication methods, surface engineering and recyclability
Full text linkFree-standing nanocellulose films are among the predominant products derived from nanocellulose-based nanomaterials. These films have the potential to serve as alternatives to synthetic plastics in various applications. This review highlights the capacity of nanocellulose to develop films primarily used as barrier materials. Several methods are available for fabricating free-standing nanocellulose films and their composites. However, traditional techniques such as solvent casting and vacuum filtration are often time-consuming in the formation of wet films. Therefore, there is a need for faster fabrication methods. Spray coating emerges as a rapid and flexible process that accelerates the formation of nanocellulose films by spraying nanocellulose suspension onto polished stainless-steel surfaces. This method allows for surface engineering of the films, enabling the development of functional materials such as barriers and substrates for flexible electronics. The review summarizes various fabrication approaches suitable for large-scale production, emphasizing their efficiency and scalability. Additionally, considerations regarding the recyclability and surface engineering of nanocellulose films are discussed, highlighting their potential as functional materials within a circular economy framework. Nanocellulose films offer a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, contributing to environmental conservation. Moreover, nanocellulose is an eco-friendly material with the capacity to combat microplastics and nanoplastics originating from synthetic plastics, thus supporting efforts toward reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability
Modelling the survival rate of breast cancer patients: Non-parametric and semi-parametric approach
Full text linkThe comparison of survival among patients with breast cancer was analyzed using the Cox proportional hazards model and the Kaplan-Meier estimator to model the survival outcomes. A sample of 563 patients was selected to evaluate the impact of risk factors such as age, tumor stage, type of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy. The log-rank test results indicated that radiotherapy (p = 0.8) and age (p = 0.08) did not significantly affect survival distribution. Conversely, tumor stage (p < 0.0001), surgical type (p = 0.0004), chemotherapy (p = 0.04), and hormone therapy (p = 0.0004) showed significant differences in survival outcomes. Cox regression analysis identified tumor stage as the most influential factor, with patients at Stage 2, 3, and 4 exhibiting 1.85 to 3.98 times higher risks of mortality compared to those at Stage 1. Additionally, patients undergoing mastectomy had a 1.32 times higher risk than those receiving breast-conserving surgery (p = 0.0288). The assumptions of proportional hazards were violated for chemotherapy and hormone therapy (p = 0.015 and p = 0.018, respectively), which contributed to the overall significance of the model (p = 0.048). Stratification of these variables confirmed the robustness of the model, with tumor stage and surgical option remaining key factors. These findings underscore the importance of early diagnosis in improving survival outcomes for breast cancer patients
Fermentation characteristics of yeasts isolated from apple and kiwi
Full text linkThis study investigated the fermentation capacity of two natural yeast strains, Metschnikowia pulcherrima and Candida apicola, isolated from apples and fermented kiwi syrup, respectively. Natural yeasts are increasingly valued for imparting complexity, unique aroma, and distinctive flavor to alcoholic beverages and baked goods. However, their fermentation performance is often weaker and less stable than that of commercial dry yeast. To evaluate optimal conditions, each strain was cultured on agar and inoculated into liquid media containing yeast extract, peptone, and glucose. Bread dough was then fermented with each strain under varying temperatures, and sugar types and concentrations. Fermentation efficiency was assessed by measuring dough height. Statistical analysis was performed using t-tests and one-way ANOVA on triplicate data following Fisher’s three principles. Results showed that M. pulcherrima performed best at 25 °C with 5.0% glucose, while C. apicola showed optimal fermentation at 35 °C with 5.0% sucrose. These findings indicate that tailoring fermentation conditions to specific natural yeast strains can significantly enhance the efficiency of alcohol and bread production, offering a promising alternative to commercial yeast in both artisanal and industrial applications