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ARCHIVES COMMUNICATION: MUTATIONS OF A FUNCTION
Get PDFObjective: The objective of this article is to examine the evolving communication function of archives in the context of new information and communication technologies. It aims to identify the impact of digitalization on archival practices, focusing on how these changes enhance the accessibility and usability of archival materials for the public and researchers. By exploring the emerging practices of archivists and their role in facilitating effective communication, this article seeks to highlight the significance of communication in the archival profession and to provide insights into the best practices for ensuring a positive user experience in the consultation of archival documents.
Theoretical Framework: This article explores the communication of archives in the digital age, focusing on communication theory, digital archive science, user-centered design, social constructivism, and information behavior. It emphasizes the importance of understanding historical and cultural contexts, user needs, and information behavior to design effective communication strategies.
Method: This article uses a qualitative research approach to examine the evolving communication function of archives in the context of digital technologies. It uses literature review, case studies, interviews with archivists, user surveys, and content analysis to understand the impact of digitalization on archives and identify best practices for archivists.
Results and Discussion: The literature review, case studies, interviews, user surveys, and content analysis reveal a significant shift in archival practices towards digital communication. Key themes include accessibility, user engagement, and the role of digital technologies in transforming traditional functions. Successful examples include digitization of collections, innovative outreach strategies, and collaborations between archivists and technology experts. Key themes include a user-centered approach, balancing digital and traditional practices, ongoing training, and collaboration between archivists, technology professionals, and user communities.
Research Implications: This study highlights the need for further research in archival science and communication to explore digital practices, user experience, collaboration models, social media's impact, training for archivists, ethical considerations, and long-term impact on research outcomes. It emphasizes the need for in-depth studies on user experience, collaboration models, social media's role, and the impact of training on professional development and broader societal impact.
Originality/Value: This article explores the evolving communication function of archives in response to digital advancements. It integrates theoretical frameworks with practical insights from case studies, interviews, and user surveys. The research emphasizes user-centered approaches, empirical evidence, and best practices for archivists. It contributes to ongoing discourse on the future of archives and raises ethical considerations, addressing challenges faced by archivists
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRADE OPENNESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ALGERIA USING SELF-REGRESSION OF DISTRIBUTED SLOWDOWN PERIODS (ARDL) DURING THE PERIOD 1980-2022
Get PDFObjective: This research paper aims to try to measure the impact of trade openness on economic growth in Algeria during the period 1980-2022, and in order to achieve the objectives of the study, the standard approach was used through the use of the autoregressive model for distributed slowdown periods (ARDL) As for the study data, it was obtained from the World Bank Group of Statistics 2024.
Theoretical Framework: The study relies on an attempt to familiarize himself with the various theoretical literature that analyzed the relationship between foreign trade liberalization and economic growth theoretically, in addition to trying to highlight previous applied studies that examined the relationship between these two variables, which we divided into studies that denied and studies that proved a relationship between economic growth and foreign trade liberalization.
Method: the research is devoted to studying the relationship between economic growth and trade openness in Algeria during the period 2000-2022 in order to assert the type of relationship between the two variables.
Result and discussion: The results of the study revealed a positive impact of trade openness on economic growth represented by GDP, in addition to the existence of a long-term equilibrium relationship between the variables of the study.
Research Implication: The study of the subject of trade openness as a mechanism to achieve economic growth aims to understand the mechanisms of economic growth associated with the liberalization of foreign trade, analyze the effects of openness on the volume of trade exchange, exports and imports, and identify the factors affecting the achievement of economic growth through trade liberalization. As for Algeria the liberalization of foreign trade can drive economic development, improve the livelihood of the population, raise levels of economic performance and improve the quality of domestic goods that are forced to compete with sophisticated foreign goods.
Originality/Value: This study analyzes the economic effects of foreign trade liberalization on economic growth in Algeria while trying to separate the results of previous studies applied to the Algerian economy on the nature of the actual relationship between these two variables
Análise de Fundos Imobiliários com Redes Neurais e Neural Tools
Get PDFObjective: The study analyzed the application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in predicting Real Estate Investment Funds (REITs) in Brazil, using data such as daily liquidity, P/NAV, and accumulated Dividend Yield (DY) to identify patterns and trends.
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework discusses the evolution of REITs in Brazil since the 1990s, highlighting their growing popularity among average investors and the complexity in data analysis. Authors like Mueller and Mueller (2003) emphasize the importance of statistical and fundamental methods in evaluating REITs.
Method: The study used NeuralTools software to process data collected from REITs, focusing on indicators such as daily liquidity, P/NAV, and accumulated DY (12M), with the aim of predicting the future performance of the funds.
Results and Discussion: The results showed a high accuracy rate in the predictions made by the ANNs, indicating a significant relationship between the analyzed indicators and the performance of the REITs. However, the research also pointed out the need for further studies to fully explore the potential of ANNs.
Research Implications: The use of ANNs can enhance investment decision-making in REITs, providing valuable insights. The recommendations may serve as a basis for implementing artificial intelligence technologies in the financial sector.
Originality/Value: The study contributes to the literature on REIT investments, presenting an innovative approach to the analysis and management of real estate investments in Brazil, as well as suggesting the adoption of artificial intelligence techniques.Resumen
Este estudio utiliza redes neuronales artificiales (RNAs) para predecir el desempeño de los Fondos de Inversión Inmobiliaria (FIIs). Se analizaron seis FIIs con base en datos de Funds Explorer, usando los indicadores de liquidez diaria, P/Valor Libro (P/VL) y Rendimiento por Dividendos (DY) acumulado de 12 meses. Los resultados indican que las RNAs pueden predecir con precisión el desempeño de los FIIs, ofreciendo un enfoque innovador para inversores y gestores.
Palabras clave: Fondos de Inversión Inmobiliaria; Redes Neuronales Artificiales; Predicción; Análisis de Datos; Inversiones.R E S U M O
Este estudo utiliza redes neurais artificiais (RNAs) para prever o desempenho de Fundos de Investimentos Imobiliários (FIIs). Seis FIIs foram analisados com base em dados do Funds Explorer, usando os indicadores de liquidez diária, P/VP e DY (12M) acumulado. Os resultados indicam que as RNAs podem prever o desempenho dos FIIs com precisão, oferecendo uma abordagem inovadora para investidores e gestores.
Palavras-chave: Fundos de Investimento Imobiliário; Redes Neurais Artificiais; Previsão; Análise de Dados; Investimentos
EFFICIENCY OF URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORT BY BUS: AN APPLICATION TO THE CASE OF CUENCA-ECUADOR
Get PDFObjective: The study aims to analyze the technical and scale efficiency of public transportation in Cuenca, Ecuador, using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). It evaluates both supply and demand aspects.
Theoretical Framework: DEA measures the efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs) in using inputs to produce outputs. It's widely used to assess public transportation efficiency by comparing resource usage and service outcomes.
Method: The study analyzes 37 DMUs, considering kilometers traveled, number of frequencies, and total fleet as inputs, and operating costs and passenger demand as outputs.
Results and Discussion: DEA_Demand showed a 90% technical efficiency and 45% scale efficiency. DEA_Offer showed 94% and 96% efficiency, respectively, highlighting the potential for adjustments in both approaches.
Research Implications: The findings help policymakers optimize resource allocation and improve public transport services.
Originality/Value: The study uniquely combines supply and demand analysis using DEA in a mid-sized city like Cuenca, offering actionable insights
EVALUATION OF INTERNET ACCESS BY STUDENTS AT A FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN NORTHERN BRAZIL
Get PDFObjective: This study presents the results of assessing Internet access by students at a federal educational institution in northern Brazil.
Theoretical Framework: The study's theoretical framework relates information technologies through Internet access to learning. It shows that the more adequate Internet access is in educational institutions' daily routines, the better the students' performance in learning and its developments in technical, scientific, and technological production.
Method: The method used was a survey, the population of which consisted of students who attended classes during the three shifts during which the institution operated. The students were consulted through a questionnaire with multiple-choice questions, the results of which were generated using descriptive statistics and presented in frequency tables.
Results and Discussion: The findings showed deficiencies in a) the connection attributes, b) insufficient connection about the types of use by students, c) the connection provided is of low quality, and d) there is excess demand about the low institutional supply, especially in the evening shift.
Research Implications: This study shows that internet services must be the object of multidisciplinary treatment and cannot represent the exclusive view of ICT professionals or education specialists. Unidisciplinary views prevent several fundamental nuances of institutional core activities from being overlooked.
Originality/Value: The research's originality lies in the empirical observation that educational institutions must strategically plan long-term internet provision jointly by ICT professionals, education specialists, teachers, and students
THE IMPACT OF BUSINESS ETHICS ON ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES IN ALGERIAN ENTERPRISES - ALGERIA TELECOM CORPORATION AS A MODEL
Get PDFPurpose: The study aims to shed light on the role of business ethics in the application of knowledge management processes in the Algerian Telecommunications Corporation, Ouargla Unit.
Methodology: The descriptive analytical approach was adopted into a sample consisting of 30 workers, and in order to obtain information regarding the study, the questionnaire tool was relied upon, and in order to analyze the data, the SPSS program was used.
Results: The study concluded that there were no statistically significant differences in the workers' answers to business ethics in the application of knowledge management processes attributed to personal variables at a significance level of 0.05. There is a statistically significant effect of the dimensions of business ethics combined in the application of knowledge management processes combined at a significance level of 0.05. Whereas, the explanatory variable (business ethics) explains 71.9% of the variance in knowledge management processes.
Practical Implications: The findings suggest that businesses aiming to enhance their knowledge management processes should focus on fostering business ethics in services and public relations. Attention to these areas can yield a stronger competitive advantage.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the understanding of how different elements of business ethics affect knowledge management processes in Algerian enterprises context
INFLUÊNCIA DA ESPESSURA DAS JUNTAS DE ASSENTAMENTO NA RESISTÊNCIA À COMPRESSÃO DE PAREDES DE ALVENARIA ESTRUTURAL DE BLOCOS DE CONCRETO
Get PDFObjetivo: Estudar a influência da espessura de argamassa de junta de assentamento dos blocos de concreto na resistência à compressão de paredes de alvenaria estrutural.
Referencial Teórico: A resistência das paredes depende da resistência dos materiais utilizados e da interação entre eles, assim, a espessura da junta de assentamento pode influenciar na resistência da parede.
Método: Foi realizada uma pesquisa experimental, com blocos de concreto de 14 cm x 19 cm x 39 cm e moldados 18 prismas ocos com espessuras de argamassa de assentamento de 5mm, 10mm e 15mm e argamassa com traço 1:0,5:4 (cimento: cal: areia média). Foram realizados ensaios de compressão axial dos blocos e prismas e determinada eficiência prisma/bloco.
Resultados e Discussão: Os ensaios de resistência dos prismas de 5 mm, 10 mm e 15 mm apresentaram resistência característica à compressão fpk,est = 3,765 MPa, fpk,est = 3,759 MPa e fpk,est = 3,546 MPa respectivamente. Os prismas executados com junta 5 mm alcançaram a maior resistência à compressão, 0,16% maior que a resistência dos prismas executados com junta de 10 mm, o aumento da espessura para 15 mm diminuiu a resistência do prisma em 5,66% comparando com espessura de 10mm. Concluiu-se que a espessura da junta de assentamento influência na resistência à compressão da parede de alvenaria estrutural.
Implicações da Pesquisa: Este estudo enfatiza a importância do controle rigoroso da espessura das juntas de assentamento, conforme os limites estabelecidos pela NBR 16868 (ABNT, 2020) de 10 mm ± 3 mm
THE IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON ALGERIAN TAX ADMINISTRATION: IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING COSTS
Get PDFObjective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of digitalization on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Algerian tax administration.
Theoretical Framework: This study relies, in its theoretical aspect, on a comprehensive understanding of everything related to digitalization and the digitalization of tax administration, as well as a review of previous studies on the subject.
Method: The study employed an analysis of the Algerian tax administration and its digital transformation process. It examined tax revenues and costs from 2013 to 2023.
Results and Discussion: Digitalization led to a 70% increase in tax revenue and a 50% reduction in the cost of collecting one dinar. Digitalization enhanced the overall efficiency of the tax administration, as evidenced by the consistent surpassing of revenue targets in recent years.
Research Implications: The findings suggest that digitalization can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration systems. Policymakers and tax authorities in Algeria and other developing countries can benefit from the insights gained from this study to implement similar digital transformation initiatives.
Originality/Value: The study contributes to the understanding of the impact of digitalization on tax administration in developing countries. It provides empirical evidence of the positive effects of digitalization on tax revenue and efficiency
THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC VIGILANCE IN ACHIEVING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE INSTITUTION - CASE STUDY OF EL SEWEDY CABLES, AIN DEFLA
Get PDFObjective: This study aims to explore the role of strategic vigilance in achieving competitive advantage for economic institutions by analyzing its ability to provide strategic information about opportunities and threats in the competitive environment.
Theoretical Framework: The research is based on theories of competitive advantage, emphasizing strategic vigilance as a modern tool for monitoring, observing, and analyzing the external environment to enhance competitiveness.
Method: A descriptive-analytical approach was used, with data collected from a sample of economic institution stakeholders to examine the impact of strategic vigilance across demographic variables such as gender, age, and educational level.
Results and Discussion: The findings confirm that strategic vigilance is essential for achieving competitive advantage. No statistically significant differences were found in responses based on gender, age, or educational level, except for significant differences linked to the variable of professional experience.
Research Implications: The study highlights the importance of training managers and decision-makers in strategic vigilance, recommending regular workshops and practical applications to improve competitiveness in economic institutions.
Originality/Value: This research provides valuable insights into the significance of strategic vigilance as a foundational tool for competitive advantage, offering practical recommendations for its effective implementation in economic institutions
POLICIES AND VARIABLES AFFECTING FDI IN ALGERIA COUNTRY
Get PDFObjective: This study aims to investigate the determinants of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Algeria from 2002 to 2012, focusing on the relationship between FDI and six key economic indicators: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation Rate, Economic Openness, Political Stability and Security, Real Exchange Rate, and Interest Rate.
Theoretical Framework: The research builds on international investment and economic development theories, emphasizing the importance of macroeconomic stability and institutional factors in attracting FDI. It integrates models addressing economic openness, exchange rates, and political stability to analyze FDI dynamics.
Method: A time series econometric approach is applied, using dynamic modeling techniques to capture temporal relationships between FDI and the selected indicators. Data preprocessing ensures quality, while statistical tools are employed to mitigate potential biases.
Results and Discussion: The analysis finds that economic openness and current political stability have minimal impact on FDI inflows. However, lagged political stability shows marginal significance, indicating that historical stability may influence investment decisions. Inflation and other economic factors significantly shape the investment climate, highlighting their importance.
Research Implications: The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and researchers, emphasizing macroeconomic stability and historical political stability as key factors in fostering a favorable FDI environment.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature with a dynamic econometric analysis of Algeria's FDI determinants, offering new insights into the role of macroeconomic and institutional factors in enhancing investment attractiveness