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Análise de Conteúdo de Notícias Internacionais Sobre as Ondas de Calor na Índia
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to present how heat waves in India are discussed by the media, to observe if they are being related to climate change.
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework for this study is based on the intersection of media studies, climate science, and disaster management.
Method: This study employs content analysis to examine how heat waves in India are discussed in the media, particularly in relation to climate change. It was studied 100 news available on-line in Google News.
Results and Discussion: The results indicated that while climate change is frequently mentioned in the context of heat waves, the depth and context of these mentions vary significantly. Media reports tend to focus on immediate impacts such as health issues and infrastructure disruptions. For instance, there were numerous mentions of heat-related deaths, hospitalizations, and interruptions in water and electricity supplies. However, there was less emphasis on long-term solutions and comprehensive adaptation strategies.
Research Implications: This study highlights the importance of media coverage in shaping public understanding and policy responses to climate change and extreme weather events.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a detailed analysis of how heat waves in India are framed in the media, particularly in relation to climate change.Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es presentar cómo las olas de calor en la India son discutidas por los medios de comunicación, para observar si están siendo relacionadas con el cambio climático.
Marco teórico: El marco teórico de este estudio se basa en la intersección de los estudios de los medios de comunicación, la ciencia del clima y la gestión de desastres.
Método: Este estudio emplea el análisis de contenido para examinar cómo se discuten las olas de calor en la India en los medios de comunicación, particularmente en relación con el cambio climático. Se estudiaron 100 noticias disponibles on-line en Google News.
Resultados y discusión: Los resultados indicaron que, si bien el cambio climático se menciona con frecuencia en el contexto de las olas de calor, la profundidad y el contexto de estas menciones varían significativamente. Los informes de los medios de comunicación tienden a centrarse en los impactos inmediatos, como los problemas de salud y las interrupciones de la infraestructura. Por ejemplo, hubo numerosas menciones de muertes relacionadas con el calor, hospitalizaciones e interrupciones en el suministro de agua y electricidad. Sin embargo, se hizo menos hincapié en las soluciones a largo plazo y en las estrategias integrales de adaptación.
Implicaciones de la investigación: Este estudio destaca la importancia de la cobertura de los medios de comunicación en la configuración de la comprensión pública y las respuestas políticas al cambio climático y los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos.
Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio contribuye a la literatura existente al proporcionar un análisis detallado de cómo se enmarcan las olas de calor en la India en los medios de comunicación, particularmente en relación con el cambio climático.Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar como as ondas de calor na Índia são discutidas pela mídia, para observar se elas estão sendo relacionadas às mudanças climáticas.
Referencial Teórico: O referencial teórico para este estudo baseia-se na intersecção de estudos de mídia, ciência do clima e gestão de desastres.
Método: Este estudo emprega a análise de conteúdo para examinar como as ondas de calor na Índia são discutidas na mídia, particularmente em relação às mudanças climáticas. Foram estudadas 100 notícias disponíveis on-line no Google Notícias.
Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados indicaram que, embora as mudanças climáticas sejam frequentemente mencionadas no contexto das ondas de calor, a profundidade e o contexto dessas menções variam significativamente. Os relatórios da mídia tendem a se concentrar em impactos imediatos, como problemas de saúde e interrupções de infraestrutura. Por exemplo, houve inúmeras menções a mortes relacionadas ao calor, hospitalizações e interrupções no fornecimento de água e eletricidade. No entanto, houve menos ênfase em soluções de longo prazo e estratégias abrangentes de adaptação.
Implicações da pesquisa: Este estudo destaca a importância da cobertura da mídia na formação da compreensão pública e das respostas políticas às mudanças climáticas e aos eventos climáticos extremos.
Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo contribui para a literatura existente ao fornecer uma análise detalhada de como as ondas de calor na Índia são enquadradas na mídia, particularmente em relação às mudanças climáticas
THE SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION OF THE BRAZILIAN REVIEW OF FINANCE
Get PDFObjective: The aim of this study is to analyze the scientific output of the Brazilian Review of Finance (RBFin) from 2003 to 2017, in order to understand authorship dynamics, thematic trends, and collaboration patterns.
Theoretical Framework: This study is based on concepts from bibliometric analysis and Lotka's, Bradford's, and Zipf's laws. Bibliometric analysis is used to explore scientific productivity, while the empirical laws examine author concentration and keyword frequency.
Method: The methodology for this research involves a bibliometric analysis of articles published in RBFin between 2003 and 2017. Data collection was carried out using the journal's available archives, with Microsoft Excel and RStudio software used for data organization and modeling. A total of 251 articles were analyzed, considering aspects such as authorship, institutional affiliation, and JEL classifications.
Results and Discussion: The results showed that most articles have up to three authors and that 9% of the researchers were responsible for 63% of the published articles. The most productive institutions were PUC/RJ, FGV/SP, and USP. The predominant themes were Financial Economics and Mathematical and Quantitative Methods. The discussion contextualizes these results within the theoretical framework, highlighting the concentration of scientific production and the main research areas.
Research Implications: The practical implications of this research include identifying research trends and providing guidance for finance postgraduate programs. Theoretically, the study contributes to understanding the publication dynamics in the field of finance in Brazil.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing a detailed analysis of RBFin's scientific output, highlighting authorship patterns and research themes. The relevance of this research is demonstrated by offering valuable insights for researchers and institutions regarding the evolution of the finance field in Brazil
PROSPERIDADE NO PONTO CERTO: UMA ANÁLISE DO MODELO ECONÔMICO DE ROSQUINHA NA MALÁSIA, NAS FILIPINAS E NO VIETNÃ ATRAVÉS DA ANÁLISE DE JANELA SUSTENTÁVEL (2010-2019)
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this research is to evaluate whether Malaysia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam are within the doughnut economy from 2010 to 2019 using the sustainability window approach and to compare their levels of development.
Theoretical Framework: This study is based on the Doughnut Economics Framework by Kate Raworth. This study explores literature that shows the relationship between economic well-being, social well-being, and environmental well-being.
Method: The methodology used in evaluating these countries’ adherence to environmental and social well-being criteria is the Sustainable Window Analysis by quantifying the maximum and minimum economic development required for social and environmental sustainability by integrating socio-economic and environmental indicators to assess compliance with Doughnut Economics' social foundations and planetary boundaries.
Results and Discussion: Results indicate that Malaysia achieved the sustainable window for all indicators except for healthy life and greenhouse gases. Viet Nam failed regarding healthy life, biodiversity, and clean energy. The Philippines failed in all environmental well-being indicators except for land use.
Research Implications: These findings apply to policy-making by targeting areas that could not meet the sustainable window. It also reveals the applicability of the Doughnut Model to developing countries in ASEAN.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by filling literature gaps by providing significant results to future researchers planning to conduct future research in line with sustainable development and Doughnut Economics of a particular country of their choice.Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar si Malasia, Filipinas y Vietnam están dentro de la economía de la rosquilla desde 2010 hasta 2019 utilizando el enfoque de la ventana de sostenibilidad y comparar sus niveles de desarrollo.
Marco Teórico: Este estudio se basa en el Marco de Economía de la Rosquilla de Kate Raworth. Se explora la literatura que muestra la relación entre el bienestar económico, el bienestar social y el bienestar ambiental.
Método: La metodología utilizada para evaluar la adherencia de estos países a los criterios de bienestar ambiental y social es el Análisis de la Ventana Sostenible, cuantificando el desarrollo económico máximo y mínimo requerido para la sostenibilidad social y ambiental, integrando indicadores socioeconómicos y ambientales para evaluar el cumplimiento de las bases sociales y los límites planetarios de la Economía de la Rosquilla.
Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados indican que Malasia logró la ventana sostenible para todos los indicadores excepto vida saludable y gases de efecto invernadero. Vietnam no cumplió en cuanto a vida saludable, biodiversidad y energía limpia. Filipinas falló en todos los indicadores de bienestar ambiental excepto en el uso del suelo.
Implicaciones de la investigación: Estos hallazgos son aplicables a la formulación de políticas al identificar áreas que no lograron cumplir con la ventana sostenible. También revelan la aplicabilidad del Modelo de la Rosquilla a los países en desarrollo de la ASEAN.
Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio contribuye a la literatura al llenar vacíos proporcionando resultados significativos para futuros investigadores que planeen llevar a cabo investigaciones en línea con el desarrollo sostenible y la Economía de la Rosquilla en un país específico de su elección.Objetivo: Este estudo visa avaliar se a Malásia, as Filipinas e o Vietnã se enquadram no modelo econômico de rosquinha entre 2010 e 2019, utilizando a abordagem da janela de sustentabilidade para comparar seus níveis de desenvolvimento.
Referencial Teórico: Baseado no conceito de Economia de Rosquinha de Kate Raworth, esta pesquisa investiga a interdependência entre o bem-estar econômico, social e ambiental.
Método: Para aferir a conformidade desses países com os critérios de bem-estar ambiental e social, utilizou-se a Análise de Janela Sustentável. Esta abordagem quantifica o desenvolvimento econômico necessário para a sustentabilidade ambiental e social, integrando indicadores socioeconômicos e ambientais que verificam a aderência às bases sociais e aos limites planetários propostos pela Economia de Rosquinha.
Resultados e Discussão: A Malásia cumpriu a janela de sustentabilidade em todos os indicadores, exceto vida saudável e emissões de gases estufa. O Vietnã não atendeu aos critérios de vida saudável, biodiversidade e energia limpa. Nas Filipinas, todos os indicadores de bem-estar ambiental foram comprometidos, exceto no uso de terras.
Implicações da Pesquisa: Os resultados desta análise são fundamentais para o direcionamento de políticas públicas, especialmente nas áreas que não alcançaram a janela sustentável. Demonstram também a viabilidade do Modelo de Rosquinha para países em desenvolvimento do bloco ASEAN.
Originalidade/Valor: Este trabalho enriquece o campo de estudo ao preencher lacunas na literatura e fornecer insights valiosos para pesquisadores interessados em alinhar futuras pesquisas com os objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável e a Economia de Rosquinha em um contexto nacional específico
THE ROLE OF LEAN ACCOUNTING METHODS IN COST REDUCTION: EXPLORATORY STUDY FOR A SAMPLE OF INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTIONS IN BLIDA STAT
Get PDFObjective: The aim of this study is to examine the role of lean accounting methods in cost reduction, and how the lean accounting methods are implemented in the modern manufacturing environment
Theoretical Framework: Identifying the different meanings pertaining to the lean accounting and defining the principles, practices and tools for lean accounting enforcement.
Method: this study was an exploratory study of 180 employees in ten industrial institutions of Blida Stat, using the questioner tool and “Microsoft Excel” for unloading data and the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences SPSS V25 for processing data, analyzing and explaining results.
Results and Discussion: This study concluded that lean accounting methods contribute in costs reduction from three aspects which are save costs in product planning and designing phase then avoid additional costs in product implementation phase, It also contributes to profit maximization, competition support, and maximizing the value of products from the customer's perspective.
Research Implications: The findings suggest providing the elements for implementing the lean accounting tools through replacing the wide production system by the lean production one in order to reduce wastage
Originality/Value: Our study is different from the previous ones as it is among the modern and few studies particularly in the Algerian environment. The study focuses indeed on bringing out the probable implementation of the lean accounting tools in the productive corporations and its contribution in reducing costs in the industrial corporation
ENHANCING PERFORMANCE OF MANGO FARMING PROJECTS THROUGH PARTICIPATORY PROJECT MANAGMENT
Get PDFObjective: This paper advocates for a paradigm shift from the traditional project management to a participatory approach throughout the management cycle, for increased performance of mango farming projects.
Theoretical Framework: Theories adopted: i. Project Management Theory: Highlights life cycle stages in uncovering new project insights. ii. Stakeholder Theory: Highlights the unity of stakeholders for enhanced involvement in projects. iii. Participation Ladder Theory: Enhances success through active participation. iv. Theory of Constraints: Confronts project challenges related to time, cost, and scope to achieve beneficial changes.
Method: The empirical study was carried out in Makueni County, Kenya. It used descriptive cross-sectional design and multistage rsampling on a population of 12,622, out of which a sample of 375 respondnets selected. Of these, 369 questionnaires were returned and analyzed. Additionally, it involved 15 key informants. Observation and an interview guides collected qualitative data. Descriptive and inferential tools, correlation, F-tests, regression and content analysis analyzed quantitative and qualitative data.
Results and Discussion: Results reflected item scores showing the composite mean of 3.2 and standard deviation of 3.0. Revealed is a significant positive correlation coefficient (r = 0.592), p-value (p = 0.000) of the relationship between two variables.
Research Implications: This study recommends adopting a participatory project cycle approach, supported by a feasible policy, to guide innovative mango farming practices to enhance the overall performance.
Originality/Value: The study contributes to literature by advocating project management cycle approach on performance of mango projects in today’s evolving project environment
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION ON BILATERAL TRADE IN NIGERIA
Get PDFPurpose: the study examined the impact of innovation categorised into copyright, patents, and innovation index, on bilateral trade flows and trade costs on manufactured bilateral trade in Nigeria.
Theoretical Framework: challenges facing the international trade such as high import and export tariff, taxes, deflation and inflation, unemployment and in one way or the other affect the economic growth of Nigeria. There is need to investigate the impact of innovation on bilateral trade flows and trade costs on manufactured bilateral trade in Nigeria.
Methodology: the study adopted an ex post facto research design. Data were subjected to various diagnostic test ranging from descriptive statistics, unit root test, using Micro-soft excel and E-View 10 and econometric modelling. The researcher employed an econometric method of analysis which makes validation to become necessary. Because it outlines the summary statistics which will display the statistical summary and properties of the variable included in the model.
Findings: Some research found a positive but non-significant relationship between technological innovation and economic growth and others showed just a positive relationship. Digital advancement was also shown to exhibit a significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria.
Research, Practical & Social Implication: The most consensus recommendation, was an increase in budgetary allocation for the technological development
Ecoaldeas: sostenibilidad organizacional y factores de éxito
Get PDFObjetivo: Esta investigación se enfoca en analizar los determinantes que más influyen de manera directa en la sostenibilidad de las ecoaldeas, comunidades cuyos pilares fundamentales son la búsqueda de una armonía entre la sostenibilidad ecológica, social y espiritual; y es dentro de su sostenibilidad social que se consideran aspectos relacionados con la gestión administrativa.
Marco Teórico: Con el apoyo de teorías de la organización y el desarrollo sostenible, se investigan los factores que explican el éxito de estas organizaciones, medido por su permanencia en el tiempo.
Método: Mediante el análisis detallado y la interpretación de la información obtenida directamente de ecoaldeas ubicadas alrededor del mundo, se realiza una regresión logística binaria, donde se determinan las variables que tienen significancia y que se explican como “atractores” de la gestión administrativa.
Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados evidencian que, la cultura y la motivación son los determinantes que explican y determinan la permanencia de las ecoaldeas, resaltandosé por encima de otras variables.
Implicaciones de la Investigación: Se contribuye a la teoría de la organización al enmarcar las ecoaldeas como organizaciones y sus variables de la dimensión social como variables también de la gestión administrativa, lo que a su vez ayuda a entender las organizaciones que requiere el desarrollo sostenible.
Originalidad/Valor: Esta investigación aporta a través de un método riguroso como es la regresión logística al entendimentos de las variables determinantes en la permanecia de este tipo de organizaciones que no han sido estudiadas por la ciencia administrativa.Objetivo: Esta investigación se enfoca en analizar los determinantes que más influyen de manera directa en la sostenibilidad de las ecoaldeas, comunidades cuyos pilares fundamentales son la búsqueda de una armonía entre la sostenibilidad ecológica, social y espiritual; y es dentro de su sostenibilidad social que se consideran aspectos relacionados con la gestión administrativa.
Marco Teórico: Con el apoyo de teorías de la organización y el desarrollo sostenible, se investigan los factores que explican el éxito de estas organizaciones, medido por su permanencia en el tiempo.
Método: Mediante el análisis detallado y la interpretación de la información obtenida directamente de ecoaldeas ubicadas alrededor del mundo, se realiza una regresión logística binaria, donde se determinan las variables que tienen significancia y que se explican como “atractores” de la gestión administrativa.
Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados evidencian que, la cultura y la motivación son los determinantes que explican y determinan la permanencia de las ecoaldeas, resaltandosé por encima de otras variables.
Implicaciones de la investigación: Se contribuye a la teoría de la organización al enmarcar las ecoaldeas como organizaciones y sus variables de la dimensión social como variables también de la gestión administrativa, lo que a su vez ayuda a entender las organizaciones que requiere el desarrollo sostenible.
Originalidad/Valor: Esta investigación aporta a través de un método riguroso como es la regresión logística al entendimentos de las variables determinantes en la permanecia de este tipo de organizaciones que no han sido estudiadas por la ciencia administrativa.Objetivo: Esta pesquisa tem como foco analisar os determinantes que mais diretamente influenciam a sustentabilidade das ecovilas, comunidades que têm como pilares fundamentais a busca da harmonia entre a sustentabilidade ecológica, social e espiritual; e é dentro de sua sustentabilidade social que são considerados os aspectos relacionados à gestão administrativa.
Referencial Teórico: Com o apoio das teorias da organização e do desenvolvimento sustentável, investigam-se os factores que explicam o sucesso destas organizações, medido pela sua permanência no tempo.
Método: Através da análise detalhada e interpretação da informação obtida diretamente das ecovilas localizadas em todo o mundo, realiza-se uma regressão logística binária, onde se determinam as variáveis que têm significância e que se explicam como "atractores" da gestão administrativa.
Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados mostram que a cultura e a motivação são os determinantes que explicam e determinam a permanência das ecovilas, destacando-se sobre outras variáveis.
Implicações da Pesquisa: Contribui para a teoria organizacional ao enquadrar as ecovilas como organizações e as suas variáveis de dimensão social como variáveis de gestão administrativa, o que por sua vez ajuda a compreender as organizações necessárias para o desenvolvimento sustentável.
Originalidade/Valor: Esta investigação contribui, através de um método rigoroso como a regressão logística, para a compreensão das variáveis determinantes na permanência deste tipo de organizações que não têm sido estudadas pela ciência administrativa
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of financial inclusion on economic development in Nigeria, with the aim of analysing the interplay between the two variables through a review of relevant literature and empirical evidence.
Theoretical Framework: The finance-growth theory posits that development of financial systems cultivates an environment conducive to growth, operating through demand-following mechanism. This theory provides a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.
Method: Financial inclusion was proxied through money supply, which represents the size of the banking sector, while credit to the private sector measures the size and financial depth of the banking sector. Data were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletins and the World Development Indicators.
Results and Discussion: The findings indicate both short-term and long-term relationships between financial inclusion and economic growth, aligning with the theoretical framework. The implications and relationships identified are discussed within this context, including potential discrepancies and study limitations.
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of financial management. These implications could encompass inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the need to design and implement interventions that promote financial inclusion while addressing the specific needs of diverse demographics. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by its emphasis on advancing financial inclusion as a catalyst for driving economic development in Nigeria
CONVERSION INTO FULL-FLEDGE ISLAMIC BANKS AND IT’S IMPACT ON ASSET: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIAN ISLAMIC BANKING INDUSTRY
Get PDFObjective: This study aims to analyze whether the number of assets differs before and after conversion to an Islamic bank.
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework provides relevant information on Islamic banking and market structure, which forms the basis for the development of hypothesis.
Method: Using regression analysis with dummy variables, the study found differences in assets between the pre and post-conversion periods.
Results and Discussion: The findings suggest that conversion could be a recommended approach for the Islamic banking industry in Indonesia to accelerate asset growth. Additionally, it offers an optimal solution for smaller-sized conventional banks as an alternative to spin-offs or mergers.
Research Implications: This research provides significant contributions to the study of Islamic banking. This research has the implication that conversion can be an alternative strategy for small parent banks.
Originality/Value: Several conventional banks in Indonesia have chosen full conversion into Islamic banks as an exit strategy. This decision is in addition to the spin-off option. Bank of Aceh, Bank of NTB and Bank of Riau Kepri completed the full conversion in 2016, 2018 and 2022, respectively. However, research on Islamic bank conversion is still limited
INCREASING THE REPRODUCIBILITY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORKS: A CASE STUDY USING THE ENVIRONMENT CODE-FIRST FRAMEWORK
Get PDFObjective: The purpose of this paper is to present a case study on how a recently proposed reproducibility framework named Environment Code-First (ECF) based on the Infrastructure-as-Code approach can improve the implementation and reproduction of computing environments by reducing complexity and manual intervention.
Methodology: The study compares the manual way of implementing a pipeline and the automated method proposed by the ECF framework, showing real metrics regarding time consumption, efforts, manual intervention, and platform agnosticism. It details the steps needed to implement the computational environment of a bioinformatics pipeline named MetaWorks from the perspective of the scientist who owns the research work. Also, we present the steps taken to recreate the environment from the point of view of one who wants to reproduce the published results of a research work.
Findings and Conclusion: The results demonstrate considerable benefits in adopting the ECF framework, particularly in maintaining the same applicational behavior across different machines. Such empirical evidence underscores the significance of reducing manual intervention, as it ensures the consistent recreation of the environment as many times as needed, especially by non-original researchers.
Originality/Value: Verifying published findings in bioinformatics through independent validation is challenging, mainly when accounting for differences in software and hardware to recreate computational environments. Reproducing a computational environment that closely mimics the original proves intricate and demands a significant investment of time. This study contributes to educate and assist researchers in enhancing the reproducibility of their work by creating self-contained computational environments that are highly reproducible, isolated, portable, and platform-agnostic