Concept Study Research Articles

Religious Fundamentalism: A Conceptual and Empirical Study Among Muslims of Turkish Origin in Germany

Abstract Muslims in Europe face reservations due to the association of Islam with fundamentalism and extremism. Our study aims to use a new concept of fundamentalism and new data to identify factors that correlate with fundamentalism, and to investigate how far these attitudes are associated with the acceptance of violence. Fundamentalism is defined as an attitude characterized by the claim to exclusive truth, to superiority over all other positions, to the universal validity of the exclusive truth, and to the transformation of the world according to the yardstick of this truth. Empirical analyses show that feelings of disadvantage and exclusion as well as traditional religious ties contribute to fundamentalism, while integration indicators play only a subordinate role. Additionally, social structure seems partially decoupled from feelings of disadvantage among Muslims scoring high on fundamentalism. Although correlated with fundamentalism, acceptance of violence could not be identified as an inherent component of fundamentalism.

Role of Financial Literacy on Risk Management in Financial Retirement Planning

In the framework of retirement planning, this conceptual study investigates the connection between risk management and financial literacy. Acquiring the knowledge and abilities required to make well-informed retirement planning decisions is largely dependent on financial literacy. It draws attention to the ways that financial literacy affects people's capacity to recognise, evaluate, and reduce retirement-related financial risks. This paper summarises the theoretical foundations of retirement planning, investigates the influence on risk perception and decision-making, and suggests strategies for improving risk management through financial literacy to enhance retirement outcomes by synthesising the body of available evidence.

Integrating Top Management's Intellectual Capital with Technology Innovation Performance of High-Tech Enterprises: A Conceptual Study

Integrating Top Management's Intellectual Capital with Technology Innovation Performance of High-Tech Enterprises: A Conceptual Study

Dissecting the sustainable tourist experience: sustainable consumption theory and co-creation theory approach

PurposeTourists are increasingly co-creating meaningful experiences and demonstrating a growing preference for sustainable travel choices. In response, this study investigates the co-created sustainable tourist experience in the Bahamas.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on sustainable consumption theory and co-creation theory, it aimed to develop a more comprehensive framework that encompasses the entire spectrum of the sustainable tourist experience. Data from 25 in-depth interviews and participant observation were analyzed using an inductive-deductive method.FindingsThe analysis revealed multiple aspects of sustainable tourist experience, including sustainable consumption dimensions (environmental, social/individual, social/interactive, economic and institutional) and co-creation phases (co-production, value-in-use and co-creation), along with travel stages (pre-trip, on-site and post-trip). Based on these insights, this study developed a framework that delineates the mechanism of sustainable tourist experience.Practical implicationsThis study outlines managerial implications for the tourism and hospitality industry, highlighting sustainability as central to the tourist experience. Destination planners are encouraged to promote sustainable initiatives that align with tourists’ desires to co-create experiences, enhancing satisfaction, supporting destination sustainability and contributing to long-term industry viability.Originality/valueThe findings contribute to existing research on co-created, across-stage sustainable tourist experiences by presenting a holistic framework that elucidates the underlying mechanisms. This study extends existing conceptual studies by offering a deeper understanding of how tourists interact and co-create with destinations, emphasizing the need to integrate sustainability more effectively into the tourist experience across all stages of travel.

SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW: SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SECTORS

Servant leadership delivers important reforms to the increasingly complex public utility system. This systematic review seeks to incorporate the latest six years of articles on geographic divisions, conceptual definitions, measuring techniques, theoretical frameworks, and nomological networks (antecedents, mediators, outcomes, and moderators) in the public sector. The risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and ROBINS-I, and employing automated techniques such as Rayyan for screening. Using PRISMA’s review approach, this comprehensive synthesis of 51 relevant public sector-specific conceptual and empirical studies across six academic electronic databases (Taylor & Francis, Sage, Scopus, Springer Link, Web of Science, and Wiley) shows that servant leadership is critical for establishing a prosocial workforce. This review discovered that the global construct of servant leadership (SL-7) scale has been the most often utilised measure of servant leadership in public sector-specific studies recently. Social exchange theory remains the predominant explanation for the impact of servant leadership on specific variables. The findings also illustrate a generally positive influence of servant leadership. Moreover, this review provides limitations and suggestions for future studies by summarising elements that have received less attention.

Efficacy of Yojana Chatuska

Introduction: This nectar of knowledge has been stored by Acharya Charaka in very beautiful way i.e. Chatushka methodology. The Chatushkas are not just presenting a unique scribing methodology but are the evidences of the practical approach of Charaka Samhita as a text of Kayachikitsa School of thoughts. Each Chatushka is very important in its place but the Yojana Chatushka offers uniqueness in conjoining all of them, though placed at 6th place. It presents draft of Yuktivyapasraya Chikitsa and states the Roga Bhesaja Yojana and hence acquaints the superior position as in context with Charakastu Chikitsa.Aim- To study the Yojana Chatushka as per Ayurvedic classical texts. Objectives: Conceptual study of Yojana Chatuska. Material and Methods: Ayurvedic text, Ayurvedic Samhita, Published article are review for compilation and analysis of the concept. Discussion and conclusion: The utilization and application of Bhesaja (drug) on disease with respect to Kala Prakruti etc. Thus the word Yojana has much more broader aspect as it is used as the synonym of Chikitsa. Yojana Chatushka makes the person to understand the use of Yukti in treatment point of view.

Understanding of Body Dysmorphic Disorder - An Ayurvedic conceptual study

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is common mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in physical appearance. These perceived imperfections, often not visible to others, can cause significant emotional distress and impair daily functioning. BDD affects both men and women and can manifest at any age, though it commonly begins in adolescence. In Ayurveda, this appearance preoccupation can be understood in terms of Chintyam (thinking) or Atichintana (overthinking). Chintyam is also considered as objective of mind which means to be thought about or to be imagined and by regulating the thought process Manonigraha can be achieved.[1] Chinta and Chita (fire) have only a difference of dot. Chita burns the dead while Chinta burns the alive.[2] In a recent systematic review it was found that weighted prevalence of BDD in adults in the community was estimated to be 1.9% though this was increased when looking at specific psychiatric settings (adult psychiatric outpatients (5.8%) and adult psychiatric inpatients 7.4%) and even further increased in the context of other nonpsychiatric specialties such as general cosmetic surgery 13.2%; in rhinoplasty surgery 20.1%; in orthognathic surgery 11.2%; in orthodontics/cosmetic dentistry settings 5.2%; in dermatology outpatients 11.3%; and in cosmetic dermatology outpatients 9.2%.[3] Many individuals affected with this condition will have high level of anxiety and depressed mood and some may even end up with major depressive disorder.

DMYTRО DONTSOV’S TEXTS IN THE ASPECT OF CORPUS LINGUISTICS AND LEXICOGRAPHY

Increasingly, computer technologies in linguistics offer their advanced tools to process, store and select language data, which has triggered the fast development of the actual branch of linguistic studies – corpus linguistics. Through the use of large-scale empirical data and advanced computer technologies to reach objective insights into language function, linguistic corpora have quickly become invaluable resources. Data obtained through corpus analysis facilitate the drawing of qualitatively new conclusions about language and highlight research directions that previously received little attention. Despite substantial linguistic work on Dmytro Dontsov’s writings, there still exist a number of questions not studied so far. Among these are compiling a linguistic language corpus as well as a concordance of this prominent thinker, public figure, publicist utilizing modern methods to calculate and fix lexemes in order to identify their attributive collocation. Any available means of programming, facilitating processing language material of a big mass, have been realized to be an undoubtedly productive way to properly perform conceptual analysis and to serve as an additional tool for studying. The purpose of the study is to determine the peculiarities of the unique features of Dmytro Dontsov’s maxims in the aspect of corpus linguistics and lexicography on the basis of the corpus space that forms the linguistic vision of the world and is a source of creating lexicographical pieces of work (concordances, a writing language, a writer language, etc.). We emphasize that the creation of Dmytro Dontsov’s writing concordance has become the subject of corpus linguistics study for the first time. The subject of our study is the writings of Dmytro Dontsov, their lexicographical parametrization which provides all possible words with their description (phonetic, word-creating, grammatical), along with quantitative indices, i.e. it is the result of learning many linguistic disciplines, unified by the dictionary. The methodology of study is the combination of general theoretical methods (analysis, generalization, explanation) with the applied methods of linguistics. Analysis of the studied conception is grounded in “The Spirit of Our Antiquity” text corpus compiled by using the Sketch Engine program. On the basis of the analysis, it is found out that an electronic corpus provides the opportunity to accelerate language study and increase its effectiveness, probability and checkability significantly. The article reveals heuristic potential, practical effectiveness of the corpus and application of concordant technologies in conceptual studies. It was discovered that, the construction of the full concordance of the writings of Dmytro Dontsov will enable showing the picture of the world on the basis of learning the author’s lexical wealth and reproducing his understanding of the political situation. The created concordance is a stage of forming lexicographical works about Dontsov, which provides understanding of stages, methods, principles and peculiarities of compiling Dmytro Dontsov’s writing language dictionary. The multifaceted study of D. Dontsov’s writings is believed to be of importance. The concordance serves as a new material, important for politicians, journalists, teachers, students, for it is an entrance in a system of new words, filling with new ideas, and possibility to perceive the world through the nation-state aspirations of a great thinker. Realization of his project will help to create a political-intellectual product of great importance to offer bright prospects for future linguistic study, whose tasks are supposed to use linguistic material.

Populism: reconceptualising a multifaceted concept

Abstract. Populism is an interdisciplinary ever-changing topic. It has generated endless controversies. Scholars are confused in their conceptualisation. We have varieties of populism with more or less radical versions. Nevertheless, I know that populism is not just a European phenomenon. It spread throughout the world. The rising of populism has produced an explosion of many conceptual studies. The populist political parties emerge whether on the right or the left wing. This paper examines the literature facets of populism, and in particular radical right wing populism, in Europe particularly in the United Kingdom. It shows that the left-behinds citizens tend to vote for populist parties. There is a rising support for radical populist political parties in Europe. Populist discourse asserts that the rich political elite govern by conspiracy against the people, and their governance is not for the common good. Moreover, they are ‘true representation of the people’. Based on academic, this article literature wants to explore populism as an ideology and new concepts of populism such as strategic and an identitybased populism tool to widen the populist electorate in Europe, in particular right-wing populism,. Mots-clés : populisme, radicalisme de droite, contre l’establishment, le peuple, pensé unique Keywords: populism, right wing radicalism, anti-establishment, people; single-mindedness

Conceptual DFT study of antioxidant activity of carotenoids and its radicals

Conceptual DFT study of antioxidant activity of carotenoids and its radicals

Leadership and Climate Change Mitigation: A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic literature review (SLR) explores leadership and climate change mitigation in cities. In doing so, it investigates explicit meanings of leadership, enablers of leadership, and leadership similarities and differences across regions. The review utilized three databases on 8 March 2024—Scopus, ProQuest, and Web of Science—curating an initial 496 results, resulting in 30 studies in the final analysis, using a two-reviewer screening process to limit bias and ensure consistency of approach. Inclusion criteria included English-language peer-reviewed articles over a ten-year period. The timeframe used was limited to January 2014 to December 2023 (10 years) to focus on the lead up to and post-implementation of the Paris Agreement. Further, empirical and conceptual studies were included to provide readers of this review with a thorough understanding of leadership work completed since 2014. Exclusion criteria included any studies that focus on adaptation measures and forms of leadership where the focus is on the private business, state, or national level, including leadership and climate change mitigation outside the influence of the local government. The study highlights five distinct meanings of leadership using the Braun and Clarke method of thematic analysis. It found leadership themes related to people (e.g., mayors), policy (e.g., ambitious climate plans), ideas (e.g., new concepts), collective action (e.g., motivating others), and mobilizing power (e.g., through regulations). The enablers of leadership included polycentricity, social capital influences, co-creational and mayor leadership, climate governance, and multi-actor coordination. This review segments the studies based on the findings from the literature, which focus on three continents (North America, Europe, and Asia) with a distinct difference in the meaning and enablers of leadership based on region. The 30 articles shared similarities in content, such as strong mayoral influence, but also had some distinct differences, such as how leadership is enacted based on leveraging market mechanisms, policy, and horizontal and vertical coordination. Finally, research gaps were identified, such as the scant focus on leadership and climate change mitigation in the Global South, to enable future research. Limitations of this study include the utilization of three databases, a focus on only English-language peer-reviewed articles, and a strong climate change mitigation focus.

Physics and technology maturity level required for the K-DEMO design points

The conceptual design study for the Korean fusion demonstration reactor (K-DEMO) has been conducted, placing an emphasis on the imperative to reduce the reactor's dimension as a means to cost minimization. The design space of K-DEMO was delineated based on maturity level of physics and technology. Advanced technology features such as a use of a tungsten carbide (WC) shield, a tritium breeding blanket concept of He cooled lithium lead (HCLL), the maximum allowable magnetic field at the TF coil, Bmax = 16 T with a Nb3Sn superconducting material, etc. were adopted. With specified design criteria, including a net electric power ≥ 300 MW, a fusion gain, Q > 20.0, a neutron wall loading < 2.0 MW/m2, an indicator of divertor power handling capability (ratio of power to divertor to major radius), Pdiv/R0 < 25 MW/m, and the capability for steady-state operation, a design space of the K-DEMO was established based on the energy confinement scaling law of IPB98[y,2] under physics level of Greenwald density fraction, ne/nG < 1.2, normalized plasma beta (ratio of plasma pressure to magnetic pressure normalized by plasma current divided by the product of minor radius and toroidal magnetic field), βN < 3.0, confinement enhancement factor, H < 1.3, and a direct cost ≤ 7.5 B$. After an exploration of system parameters, prospective design points for K-DEMO were identified, characterized by a major radius, R0 ∼ 6.8 m, an aspect ratio, A = 3.1, a toroidal magnetic field at plasma center, BT ≥ 6.5 T, and a fusion power, Pfusion ∼ 1,500 MW. When β-independent energy confinement scaling law was applied, the design points were accessible with smaller ne/nG, βN, H, Pfusion, and larger BT. From a sensitivity analysis of the minimum major radius to the input parameters, strong sensitivities to Greenwald density fraction, ne/nG, normalized plasma beta, βN, confinement enhancement factor, H, edge safety factor, qedge, and elongation, κ were found. Additionally, the operational envelope in physics and technology parameters was established with system parameters associated with the design points.

Towards Self-Powered Tunable Mechanical Oscillators: A Conceptual Study

Towards Self-Powered Tunable Mechanical Oscillators: A Conceptual Study

Rethinking the Paradigm of Economic Development: A Critical Examination of its Intersection with Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education

Abstract Quality education is an effective instrument for promoting economic development. It equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure improved employment, achieve higher earnings and contribute to the economy. This study critically analyses the relationship between economic development and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) – Quality Education within the context of education for sustainable development. It aims to explore the dearth of traditional economic development paradigms in promoting holistic human well-being and propose alternative approaches that prioritise high-quality education to achieve sustainable development. This study draws on the sustainable development concept articulated and expanded by various scholars in the literature that was reviewed. It further explores the principles of education for sustainable development (ESD) as outlined by UNESCO and analyses various economic frameworks such as the Green Economy, Well-being Economics and Doughnut Economics. As a conceptual study, the researcher reviewed existing literature on economic development, sustainable development and education. The study synthesises findings from various studies to critically analyse the interplay between economic growth and quality education. Furthermore, the findings emphasise the potential of ESD in promoting sustainable development. The analysis reveals that traditional economic development paradigms, which focus heavily on GDP growth, often neglect social equity and environmental sustainability, thereby resulting in a failure to advance holistic human well-being. In contrast, integrating quality education as a core component of development strategies may significantly contribute to the progress towards sustainable development. Education empowers individuals, by equipping the with knowledge and skills, encourages critical thinking and promotes environmental stewardship. As a result, education helps to align economic operations with broader social and environmental objectives. This study emphasises the need for policymakers to embrace holistic and inclusive approaches for economic development that give priority to quality education. Reforms in educational systems are necessary to prioritise critical thinking and sustainability. Additionally, investments should be made in teacher training and interdisciplinary learning. The findings support the need to transition from growth-centric development models that prioritise economic growth to models that consider and balance economic, social and environmental objectives, ensuring a future that is both sustainable and equitable.

Information-Mental and Socio-Evolutionary Contexts of the Dynamics of War and Peace

The fi rst decades of the XXI century are marked by processes of turbulence, multiple tensions and dramatic events. In this context, the issues of geopolitics, war and peace play a particularly signifi cant role. On the basis of synthesis and clarifi cation of fundamental concepts and principles of social anthropology, psychology, sociology, political sciences, we present a holistic dynamic model of factors of emergence, escalation and termination of wars, and their macro-social consequences. Taking into account these provisions, we provide theoretical answers to fundamental questions about the causes of war. The study is based on the following methods: analysis and synthesis, conceptual study of basic concepts from different spheres of social and humanitarian knowledge, formulation and substantiation of fundamental principles of war and peace dynamics, theoretical comprehension of heterogeneous empirical generalizations. Wars are always related to concerns and social universals: violence/ security, power-power, resources-wealth, and prestige-legitimacy. At the same time, wars are triply related to information, cognitive processes, and, in the modern world, new media and propaganda technologies. Powerful decisions on the use of military force, leading to wars, are made on the basis of “fast” or “slow” thinking according to Kahneman. The course of war itself, apart from the “material” component of mobilization and mutual destruction, always includes a struggle of wills – attempts by each side to impose a ritual scenario of the inevitability of its defeat on the enemy. The outcome of the war is always the subject of a struggle of interpretations and narratives on the part of the strongest post-war political-ideological forces. The specifi c role of war in the co-evolution of social, mental and techno-natural orders is presented with these provisions in mind. The constructed conceptual apparatus, formulated principles and ideas of the holistic dynamic model of the emergence, course and termination of wars are intended for deeper theoretical and empirical research in this important and relevant subject area. In addition, they should contribute to the analysis, design and implementation of such objective and subjective conditions that will not ensure the proverbial “eternal peace”, but will minimize the factors of new wars.

A Conceptual Study on the Role of Street Food in Gastronomic Tourism

Street food, which can be defined as food and beverages that are not available within a specific organizational structure or under the roof of a place, prepared in advance or during sales by sellers on the streets and public areas, and offered directly to the customer's consumption with minimal or no processing during the sale, is shaped by the geographical conditions, agricultural characteristics, socio-economic and religious characteristics of the region, as well as the relations of societies with other societies. Street food, which is a reflection of the culinary culture of the destination to which it belongs, has the potential to increase the attractiveness of the region in terms of gastronomy tourism, while also having a positive impact on the image and competitive advantage of the region. This study conceptually focuses on street food. In addition, the relationship between street food and gastronomy tourism is discussed and it is aimed to examine street food as a gastronomic tourism product. For this purpose, the prominent topics and studies in the literature were examined. Finally, as a result of the study, some suggestions are presented for the relevant sector stakeholders and future studies.

THE EFFECT OF FAIR VALUE ACCOUNTING ON EARNINGS QUALITY IN JORDANIAN BANKING AND REAL ESTATE SECTORS: CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVE

This study aims to explore the concept of Fair Value Accounting (FVA) and its effects on Earnings Quality (EQ) measures within the banking and real estate sectors listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The significance of the study is derived from the importance of FVA, as the quality of accounting earnings is a crucial component in measuring the quality of financial reports based on FVA. EQ represents the ability to predict future earnings and the stability of bank earnings through EQ measurements. The introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has mandated compliance for all listed companies in the banking and real estate sectors in Jordan, presenting a significant challenge for accountants. This challenge arises because the standards emphasize the importance of fair value (FV) on listings at the Amman Stock Exchange, aiming to enhance the genuine and fair representation of financial reports. IFRS has introduced FVA to these companies to evaluate their earnings from assets and liabilities in Jordan, following IFRS recommendations. EQ measures are based on four attributes: persistence, predictability, volatility of earnings, and closeness to cash, as reflected in the companies' income statements. This study anticipates that strict compliance with IFRS standards will significantly improve EQ through enhancements in these measures. Based on the available literature, this conceptual study posits that FVA impacts EQ measures such as persistence, predictability, volatility of earnings, and closeness to cash in the Jordanian banking and real estate sectors. It concludes that poor implementation of FVA adversely affects EQ measurements in these sectors in Jordan.

Zakat Distribution in Healthcare Services: Proposed Model For Zakat Beneficiaries (Asnaf) in Malaysia

Recently, the cost of medical care and treatments has been increasing yearly, putting pressure on the patient, especially the poor and needy (asnaf). The availability of zakat fund provided to patients who cannot afford to pay their medical bills is minimal and the impact of zakat fund on the healthcare industry has not yet been fully acknowledged. Hence, this paper aims to discuss the role of the Zakat fund in providing healthcare services to Zakat beneficiaries and propose a Zakat distribution model as financial assistance in the healthcare services for Asnaf in Malaysia. To address the underlying problems and maximize the application of zakat funds in the healthcare industry, zakat institutions must be managed efficiently. The proposed model holds significance in improving zakat beneficiaries' access to healthcare services and could enhance the quality of life for Asnaf toward better well-being in Muslim society. Since this is a conceptual study only, no data is collected in this study. However, future research is required to verify the proposed model that could assist the zakat institutions in Malaysia to adopt alternative techniques in their zakat collection and distribution to be channeled in the healthcare sector.

Kajian Fenomena Socio Entrepreneurship terhadap Pemberdayaan Manusia (Studi Kasus pada Pengembangan Kualitas Hidup Penyintas Disabilitas)

Conceptual studies on socio-entrepreneurship have yet to be widely discussed in Indonesia, but the trend of socio-entrepreneurship has been widely present and developed in the community. Social problems in society have given rise to initiatives by several people to carry out a human empowerment movement to improve the quality of life for other humans. This study aims to examine the phenomenon of socio-entrepreneurship towards human empowerment with a case study on the development of the quality of life of survivors of disabilities, especially survivors of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) in Indonesia. This study uses a literature study method related to theories, concepts, findings, previous research results, and case studies. The results of this study indicate that socio-entrepreneurship or social entrepreneurship is an integration related to the creation of socio-economic values ​​based on empathy and caring for each other. The implementation of socio-entrepreneurship in society is based on various internal and external backgrounds. It faces many challenges and opportunities that need to be studied in more detail.

Development and Evaluation of Regolith Mass Estimation Sensor Based on Photoresist Effect

This paper presents the design, implementation, and laboratory validation of an optoelectronic-based mass estimation sensor for regolith sampling devices. The sensor integrates multiple photoresistors into the walls of a shovel of a sampling device, where the sensors detect varying levels of light occlusion caused by the deposited regolith. By analyzing the output signals from these photoresistors, the sensor estimates the mass of the sampled regolith. The device is designed to handle a typical sample mass range of 100–300 g. Laboratory tests demonstrated that the sensor can estimate the regolith mass with a relative error of approximately 23%, which is suitable for early-stage applications where rapid, non-invasive mass estimation is essential. The shown level of accuracy underscores the potential for further refining the calibration process, enhancing sensor sensitivity, and integrating multi-sensor approaches to improve performance. This conceptual study highlights the feasibility of using optoelectronic sensors for regolith mass estimation, paving the way for future innovations in ISRU missions and other granular material sampling applications. Future work will focus on the optimization of photoresistor placements, refining the calibration process, and enhancing sensor sensitivity to improve the accuracy of mass estimation.