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Classroom Management in Improving the Quality of Learning in the Education Units
Get PDFThis study focuses on classroom management in education units as a basis to improve the quality of learning. This process relates to the instruments used for data collection. The instrument consisted of thirty-five related to classroom management. The sample was 142 people who were spread in the education unit of Riau Province, Indonesia. Sampling was undertaken by random sampling in accordance with the readiness of the respondent. Data were analysed by substituting the respondents’ results through descriptive statistics, then using the Product Moment correlation method, the contribution of indicators in realizing the success of implementing learning through ANOVA. The average demographic data of the respondents was 4.273 (very high); compile a lesson plan was 4.304 (very high); carry out learning was 4.352 (very high); assess achievement was 4.233 (very high); carry out follow-up the results of the assessment of learning achievement was 3.813 (high). Quality did not vary with a very high correlation value so that it contributed a role in building class management up to 100%
For a Contemporary Vision of the History and the Phenomenology of Fashion
Get PDFThis paper traces the salient phenomena that have marked the history of fashion and define it as it is now-adays. Foremost, an attempt is made to value the term “fashion” under different lights. From the 18th century onward, there was a succession of historical, political, social, and cultural changes that accelerated the phenomenon consolidation of fashion as a cultural phenomenon of great importance and dynamism, both in terms of its incursions into the languages of art and in terms of the international economy.
A few focuses follow: on Lombard clothing, on how some items played different roles besides clothing, on the costume in the Goldoni’s theater, on the twentieth-century Decadentism of Oscar Wilde, and others. Other aspects that characterize the industry today follow: the intersection of fashion with all the other arts, the role of magazines in the process of women’s emancipation, the meaning of “fashion showcase”, luxury brands and the phenomenon of their counterfeiting, the role of the “prosumer”, and sustainable fashion laws, looking toward a future zero-carbon society
Protecting Intellectual Property in International Expansion: Preparing an Innovation-Based SME
Get PDFA key concern among innovation-based SMEs is to protect their intellectual property (IP) as they grow internationally. To explore the challenges such resource-constrained firms face, we conducted action research at a technology-based SME that aspired to expand internationally. Through collaborative and periodic interventions, we sought to help managers of the organization work around the issues that surfaced while preparing to internationalize further. Our collaboration led us to examine isolating mechanisms, such as rapid international expansion, that the SME could deploy to pre-empt competitive imitation of their innovative products and processes, especially as their IP is not protected legally (e.g., by patents). Results point to inevitable identified tensions and paradoxes, leading us to approaches and practices the firm can adopt
Mindfulness Matters
Get PDFMindfulness is an effective way for educators and students to manage their emotions, as well as reduce stress and anxiety. When implemented, mindfulness practices help students focus on the present moment and regulate their emotions. This article will first define mindfulness and explain how teachers can incorporate mindfulness strategies into an elementary classroom setting. Next, it examines mindfulness programs that school districts are using throughout the United States. Then, it explains social emotional learning and activities that support these practices within the classroom. The article concludes by offering outcomes and implications for mindfulness. Through mindfulness techniques, students can foster a positive environment and improve their social and physical well-being
Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: A Case Study of Women Working in Rural Cambodia’s WASH Sector
Get PDFThis paper explores Cambodia’s progress in gender equality over the last 25 years, focusing on its adherence to international human rights treaties, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the implementation of the Neary Ratanak Strategic Plan. Despite advancements, challenges persist in women’s empowerment. The study presents a case study of a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) development intervention to promote women’s empowerment at the commune and village levels. It suggests key strategies to enhance gender equality, including providing training and awareness, promoting participation, offering job opportunities and financial support, facilitating decision-making roles, and enforcing laws related to women’s rights. The findings underscore the importance of training and networking opportunities for female WASH suppliers, emphasizing the need for more training, education, and awareness. The paper concludes with implications for policy to enhance gender equality and women’s empowerment in Cambodia, aligning with the Neary Ratanak V strategy’s goals
Sortino(γ): A Modified Sortino Ratio With Adjusted Threshold
Get PDFA portfolio’s Sortino ratio is strongly affected by the risk-free vs. risky assets mix, except for the case where the threshold, T is equal to the risk-free rate. Therefore, if T differs from the risk-free rate, the portfolio’s Sortino ratio could potentially be increased by merely changing the mix of the risk-free and the risky components. The widely used Sharpe ratio, on the other hand, does not share this caveat.
We introduce a modified Sortino ratio, Sortino(γ), which is invariant concerning the portfolio’s risk-free vs. risky assets mix and eliminates the above deficiency. The selected threshold T(γ), mimics the portfolio composition in the sense that it equals to the risk-free rate plus γ times the portfolio’s equity risk premium. Higher selected γ reflects higher risk/loss aversion. We propose a procedure for optimizing the composition of the risky portion of the portfolio to maximize the Sortino(γ) ratio. In addition, we show that Sortino(γ) is consistent with first and second-order stochastic dominance with riskless asset rules
An Empirical Assessment of IAS 40 Investment Property
Get PDFThis study examines the value relevance of the fair value model versus the cost model for evaluating investment properties under IAS 40 Investment Property. Contrary to the popular belief that fair value is the most relevant measurement attribute, we find that the coefficient estimate of investment properties for Chinese companies that adopted IAS 40’s fair value model is significantly smaller than its theoretical value, and is not significantly different from zero, suggesting that reported fair values are not value relevant as perceived by investors for the sample firms. Furthermore, investors tend to adjust the valuation of fair value companies’ non-investment property assets downward. The findings do not support the claim that fair value is superior to historical cost for the investment property valuation. Our findings highlight the need for more implementation guidelines from the IASB to enhance the value relevance of fair value estimates under IAS 40
Insights From Large Language Model Analysis on Black Women in Accounting Leadership in the U.S.
Get PDFThis study explores the challenges and opportunities for Black women in leadership positions within the accounting industry in the United States. To analyze a comprehensive dataset of professional publications, social media discourse, and organizational reports, the research utilizes a cutting-edge large language model (LLM). By utilizing this advanced technology, the study aims to uncover patterns, and narratives that are often overlooked or inaccessible through traditional qualitative methods. The LLM’s capacity to process vast amounts of text-based information provides a unique perspective on Black women’s experiences, obstacles, and accomplishments in accounting leadership. The study sheds light on persistent challenges related to racial and gender bias, but also highlights a growing recognition of the value of diversity in leadership. The research identifies crucial factors that contribute to the success and advancement of Black women in accounting leadership, including mentorship, organizational culture, and policy-driven initiatives. The insights gained from this analysis offer valuable implications for policy makers, educators, and corporate leaders who aim to create a more inclusive and equitable professional environment in accounting and other fields
Competitive Strategy and Advantages
Get PDFCompanies continue their operations under rapidly changing conditions and significant uncertainties in today’s business environment. Faced with this ongoing change, businesses must constantly push themselves toward innovation and seek ways to cope with intense competition. Consequently, to sustain their existence, firms must anticipate environmental changes and strive for competitive advantage in a strong competitive environment. This situation appears to be contingent upon the ability to compete and achieve superiority. Today, achieving competitive advantage for businesses relies on making the right strategic choices. The strategy aims to control changes in a competitive economic environment by fostering innovation, progress, and alignment with the environment. Over the past 50 years, there has been increasing interest in strategy studies from a wide and diverse range of circles. Universities have opened numerous courses on strategy and related topics, with a growing number of academics and researchers conducting studies in this area. Managers and consultants are also increasingly inclined to adopt a more strategic perspective on managerial issues in the business world
New Required Characteristics for Entrepreneurs Trans-COVID-19 Vis-a-Vis Pre-COVID-19
Get PDFThis qualitative systematic study analyzes the entrepreneur concept and its transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study reports the results of a metasearch of keywords such as entrepreneurial traits, entrepreneur’s characteristics, business adaptations due to COVID-19, COVID-19 protocols, management responses to COVID-19, and entrepreneurship during COVID-19, among others. It has fulfilled the objective of confirming the presence of an adaptation and transformation process of the skill set and traits of a successful entrepreneur Trans-COVID-19 vis-a-vis Pre-COVID-19. Prevalent characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic include adaptability, technological knowledge, creativity, innovation, ability to network, and creating new relationships. These characteristics suggest avenues for further investigation. Research opportunity lies in examining potential shifts in strategic orientations that may arise from the post-traumatic effects on organizations due to the profound changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the recognition of these new traits and shifts in managerial paradigms during the Trans-COVID-19 period raises significant questions about potential changes in academic processes aimed at developing future entrepreneurs