Secondary Sources Of Information Research Articles

The Influence of Labor Expenses on Current Year Profit of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk 2003-2022

This study aims to analyze the impact of Labor expenses on the annual net income of PT BRI (Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Tbk) from 2003 to 2022. Quantitative methods are the core of the scientific rigor of this study. Library and document-based methods are used to collect data. Financial statements serve as secondary sources of information. Data processing methods based on linear regression analysis are used to test the financial statements of PT BRI Tbk for 2003-2022 with a focus on labor cost and profit data. According to the findings of the study, PT BRI Tbk's current year profit is positively and significantly affected by Labor expenses. Based on the data provided, we can conclude that this is the case because t-count = 6.6072> t-table = 1.734 and 0.00 0.05 or sig 0.05 is statistically significant.

Recuperation mechanism of direct taxation to control post covid economic contraction: India’s new tax reform with crypto tax

This study explores the impact of the progressive tax structure on income equality, emphasizing the significance of direct taxes in promoting economic and social equality. It also examines the challenges faced by the Indian government in meeting its revenue targets due to the decline in corporation tax and personal income tax revenues. The present study assesses the role of the newly implemented tax by the Indian Finance Ministry on capital gains from the sale or purchase of cryptocurrencies and its impact on economic growth. A qualitative approach has been adopted, utilizing secondary information sources for characterization and analysis. The study relies on Time Series Data from the Income Tax Department for the financial years 2000-01 to 2018-19 and global estimates of total tax revenues published by the International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD). The findings indicate that the substantial decline in direct tax revenues necessitated a search for alternative sources of income. The separate taxation system for cryptocurrencies has legitimized digital assets and enabled the government to monitor transactions and capital gains. The introduction of the "Digital Rupee" aims to enhance the digital economy through efficient currency management. This research highlights the need for policymakers to develop a well-defined regulatory framework for cryptocurrency taxation. Clear regulations on cryptocurrency taxation and the "Digital Rupee" could help India boost its digital economy while ensuring better monitoring of crypto transactions and revenues.

Food Self-Sufficiency in the Honey Market in Poland

Looking from the perspective of the importance of beekeeping production for agriculture, and its impact on production sustainability, biodiversity and food security, research on food self-sufficiency in the honey market is important. The aim of this article was to assess food self-sufficiency in the honey market in Poland in terms of the sustainability of production. The research covered the years 2002–2023. The research material consisted of secondary sources of information from the FAOSTAT 2024 database, reports of the Institute of Horticulture, Department of Beekeeping in Puławy, and market reports of IERiGŻ-PIB. The research used dynamic indicators, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, self-sufficiency ratios (SSR) and intra-industry trade (IIT) indicators. The analysis showed that Poland is not food self-sufficient in honey production. Environmental issues and related food security will be important for a change in the model of beekeeping in Poland, as this sector plays an important role in maintaining sustainability and biodiversity; hence, the assessment of food self-sufficiency in honey production should be treated broadly, including the benefits for agriculture.

Taste and Habit of Food and Consumer Behavior in the USA in the Early Years of Covid-19 Pandemic

The USA, a highly advanced economy in the world, had experienced increase in household demand for specific food items (restaurant and cafeteria supply, in particular) in the early years of Cobid-19 pandemic. People of America depended largely on the tastes and habits of food items in their household consumption. Even with increasing prices the demand for restaurant foods showed increasing trends. This means that the consumption of food away from home (FAFH) increased and food at home (FAH) fell in demand in 2020 and 2021 (Covid- 19 pandemic). Fundamental law of demand in economics (Ceteris Paribus) for normal goods demand will fall if price of the same increases and vice versa. In the present study, rise in prices of normal goods (restaurant and cafeteria foods) had also shown increase in their demand. This perhaps shows paradoxical to the law of demand in economic theory.  Methodology: This is a study based on secondary sources of information including research works, official publications and those from academic institutions. Analysis of data generated and narratives have been used to find the contemporary food economy of the USA. The demand for food (both FAFH and FAH) has been given importance in the situation of food inflation in the USA in early years of Covid- 19 pandemic. Finally, the equilibrium of the household food consumption is shown geometrically (Fig-1).  Findings and Results: It is found from the study that while the price of food away from home (FAFH) was increasing, the demand for those was also increasing in 2020 and 2021 in the USA. Food being a ‘normal good’ might have shown a fall in demand when price was increasing. This is perhaps, paradoxical in view of the law of demand in economic theory.

DIABETES MELLITUS TIPO 1 E 2 NA INFÂNCIA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A FAMÍLIA

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by the loss of the body's ability to produce insulin due to the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas. Type 2 occurs when the body does not use the insulin produced, and its main causes are related to excess weight, a sedentary lifestyle, high triglycerides, hypertension and inadequate eating habits. The first discoveries about it were made in 1872 in a papyrus and clinically in 1812. Over the years, research on Diabetes Mellitus has been boosted, which has triggered the search for more effective treatments. This study aims to evaluate the impacts of type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus on both the child's life and the parents' lives, in the emotional, economic and religious spheres, as well as in daily life with family and society. This is a bibliographical research, which used secondary sources of information, such as books, scientific articles and medical journals, such as the Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) and the Public Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (PubMed). The research aimed to identify the evidence available in these literatures that address, from the perspective of children and adults, the relevant factors for the elaboration of proposals for appropriate instructions for type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Knowledge of the epidemiological situation of type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus over the years provides support for directing resources to risk areas and for new strategies for preventing and controlling the disease in children, adolescents and adults.

Integrating the SDGs into the agenda of an Argentine university

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the incorporation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the National University of Moreno (Universidad Nacional de Moreno, UNM, in Spanish), focusing on teaching and research activities, encountering difficulties from primary and secondary information sources, to integrate the SDGs, and contribute with actions for their incorporation into teaching and learning processes and research, in a newly established university.Design/methodology/approachTo describe the implementation of the SDGs, an empirical study was conducted using a mixed methodology for data collection. Data collected from the survey were combined with information from the UNM project database for the period 2017–2022. Non-parametric methods were used to analyse both sets of data.FindingsThis study provides an initial overview of SDG implementation at UNM, allowing the identification of constraints and challenges to scale up contributions to the SDGs at UNM, as well as the generation of relevant action lines in the interaction with university's authorities.Research limitations/implicationsConducting studies through questionnaires has limitations, similar to other cases analysed. To increase the validity of the data, prior consultations were carried out. In addition, the database of research projects was used to identify the application of the SDGs in research. However, an approximation of the current situation could be obtained.Practical implicationsParticular importance was given to the challenges encountered during the data analysis phase in relation to capacity building needs. This enabled a set of actions to be defined to bring the SDGs closer to the UNM.Originality/valueAlthough the paper used methodologies already proposed by other authors, such as survey collection, its value lies in demonstrating the possibility of using them to analyse whether the SDGs are integrated into teaching and research activities in a recently founded university, where the SDGs are integrated into its principles. The analysis also complements the survey results with information from project databases, which has not yet been analysed in the literature. Based on the results, activities are designed so that the SDGs could begin to guide teaching and research activities.

Restructuring Religious Education for Development Sustainability in the 21st Century Nigeria

The importance of education to national development and growth especially in Nigeria cannot be overlooked. It plays vital roles in the resources essential for societal growth and it should be noted that these resources include human resources as individuals are responsible for nation building. Education comprises basic knowledge and skills required for sustainable living. These knowledge and skills constitute moral values and codes which are learnt through religious education. Hence, religious education remains vital and relevant particularly in the 21st century Nigeria. In the 21st century, religious education in Nigeria continues to experience problems ranging from the implementation of irrational educational policies by the constituted authorities particularly against educational system, poor funding, mismanagement and misappropriation, political instability, bad governance, just to mention a few. It is not a dispute that these lingering issues have indented the place of religious education and its values in the educational system which has been debased. Nevertheless, acquiring quality education should be measured on global standards, such that the acquired knowledge could match up with the global scale. Therefore, it is crucial to revisit and reconstruct religious education particularly to conform to the 21st century Nigerian society. This is to attain a stable and life - long relevance within the Nigerian educational system. It is a qualitative discourse and it engages primary and secondary sources of data information, it adopts the functional theory which spells out the functions of religious education to the national development particularly in the 21st century as well as the theory of relevance which reflects the relevance of religious education as tool to instill morals and mould individuals into good and patriotic citizens. It includes discussions on the challenges militating against religious education in the 21st century. The relevance of religious education at this era, and recommended suggestable strategies to sustain its relevance further into the future.

An investigation in to factors affecting female students' academic success in Ethiopian higher education

The porpuse of this study was to investigate the factors affecting female students' academic success in Ethiopian higher education. To clarify reliable data from the participants, the study used a descriptive survey. The investigation was carried out using a combination of methodologies. One hundred regular undergraduate female students were selected for the sample population using simple random sampling techniques, proportional sampling method, and stratified random sampling because the students were divided into heterogeneous colleges and departments. The methods for gathering data were a questionnaire and concentrated, targeted group discussions. Primary and secondary sources of information were reviewed in order to gather reliable data. The obtained data was sorted, tabulated, and looked for patterns under the distribution of percentages and frequencies using the descriptive method of analysis. The results of this research demonstrate multiple factors influencing female students' academic performance in higher education institutions, including those connected to the institution, families, individuals, and instructors. The conclusions urge the involvement of all stake holders in order to resolve this issue.

Effectiveness of Play-Based Learning Method in Promotion of Early Literacy Skills Among Early Childhood Development Education Children

Literacy skills for children in their early years are critical to their cognitive development and future success in primary, secondary and higher education levels. Children acquire literacy skills early through listening and interacting through play-based activities both at home and school with their teachers, colleagues and parents. This paper looks at the effectiveness of play-based learning in promotion of early literacy skills among children in early childhood development education level. Specifically, the paper analyses the conceptual and theoretical perspectives of play-based learning and literacy skills acquisition by children through the theories of Maria Montessori, Vygotsky social constructivism theory and Jean Piaget cognitive theories. The study uses secondary sources of information for analysis based on the following objectives; types of play-based approaches used by teachers in ECD setting, teachers’ role in the implementation of play-based learning and effect of play-based learning approaches towards promotion of early literacy skills by ECD pupils in schools. The paper has found out that acquisition of early literacy skills by learners was dependent on the degree to which teachers were utilising play-based learning methods in classroom. The review of studies has shown that majority of teachers are not using play-based teaching methods and hence promotion of early literacy skills for children was significantly affected. Further, time allocated for play-based learning processes was inadequate and majority of public ECD centres were found not to have adequate infrastructure and materials to support play-based learning. The paper recommends that teachers need to be supported in implementation of play-based learning through attendance of in-service training programmes and benchmarking sessions in other schools, schools to upgrade the infrastructure and instructional materials required to support play-based learning and education officials to conduct supervision of implementation of play-based learning in schools

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION OF CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC) IN ENHANCING THE MARINE FISHERY SECTOR OF PAKISTAN: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH

The marine fishery sector in Pakistan is particularly important in terms of the country’s economy but is still unexplored with problems such as old equipment, limited cold storage and processing, and not much investment made. Due to the emphasis on connectivity and economic cooperation under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it is possible to provide a strategic impetus to the development of the fishery sector. This research work seeks to establish how CPEC may improve the marine fishery industry of Pakistan and find out how the sector may benefit from CPEC investments in infrastructure and related facilities. The specific research questions the way CPEC infrastructure and investment could be optimally used for the development of the marine fishery sector of Pakistan for possible economic gains that could be associated with the integration of CPEC into the fishery sector. The study adopts a descriptive research type of approach whereby the researcher relies on secondary sources of information and analyzed data to assess the status of the marine fishery of Pakistan, identify the opportunities under CPEC for the sector, and establish how the sector can effectively integrate into the framework. The importance is in bringing attention to an overlooked sector that may benefit from the efficient use of CPEC projects. With investment and cooperation in the agriculture and socio-economic sectors, integration in the fishery sector will enhance Pakistan's blue economy and sustainable economic development.

Impacts and ethics of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the Indian Police

PurposeThe paper aims to examine the impacts and ethics of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Indian policing. It explores both the positive and negative consequences of using AI, as well as the ethical considerations that have be taken into account.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on secondary sources of information, such as national and international reports, journal articles, and institutional websites that discuss the use of AI technology by the police in India.FindingsAI has proven to be effective in policing, from preventing crime to identifying criminals, by detecting potential crimes in advance with fewer resources and in more areas. In India, the police use AI technology not only for facial recognition but also for crime mapping, analysis, and building blocks. However, factors such as caste, religion, language, and gender continue to cause conflict. India has shown a strong interest in using AI technology for policing, and wishes to accelerate its implementation in various policing contexts, including law and order. This paper calls for an assessment of the complexities and uncertainties brought about by new technologies in policing with ethical considerations.Originality/valueThis paper can provide valuable insights for policy-makers, academics, and practitioners engaged in discussions and debates concerning the ethical considerations associated with the adoption of AI tools in policing practices.

Evaluating Urban Services in Neighbourhoods Through the Inequality Lens in Khulna City, Bangladesh: A Geographic Information System Approach

This article delineates the development of an integrated assessment tool to understand inequality in the provision of urban services among neighbourhoods in Khulna city, Bangladesh. The study considers eight key indicators to evaluate basic urban services related to the physical environment of the city. We use primary and secondary sources of information as well as geographic information system (GIS) to summarise the results in a scientific fashion. Additionally, we adopt the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) technique to distribute weights among the considered indicators and categorise the neighbourhoods as ‘good’, ‘average’ or ‘poor’ in terms of service availability. Results from the study demonstrate that a majority of the neighbourhoods lack basic urban services. Only 10 per cent of the neighbourhoods are equipped with basic urban services, whereas 74 per cent face difficulties with ‘average’ quality of services and nearly 16 per cent of neighbourhoods fail to provide basic services to city dwellers. Our study may be useful to development authorities, city corporations and local governments to visualise the neighbourhoods struggling for basic urban services and bring them under immediate attention to deliver the required resources. Further, the study provides an assessment model to understand urban service inequality in cities with similar characteristics in other parts of the world.

Pressure on water consumption by the expansion of fruit crops in Melipilla, Metropolitan Region of Chile

This study investigated the expansion of the surface of five fruit crop species between 2004 and 2020 and the magnitude of their water consumption, for three communes in the Province of Melipilla, Metropolitan Region of Chile. The statistical information about the crops was obtained from the fruit crop cadasters of the Region, and their spatial information was taken from the Rural Territorial Information System (SIT), while various sources of secondary information were used to approximate the water requirements of each species of interest. The results detail the cartography of expansion and increase in water consumption of the species on the dates of interest, which, in a context of mega-drought persisting since 2010, translates into a strong inverse correlation between consumption and water supply in the lower basin of the Maipo River. On the other hand, the magnitude of these water consumptions represents a significant proportion of water uses within the Maipo River basin, surpassing the combined uses of rural drinking water, forestry, livestock, and mining, and encompassing 22 % of urban drinking water consumption in the Metropolitan Region. As the relationship between availability and water deficit narrows, the absence of sustainable water management that could ensure water security within the country's most populous basin becomes palpable.

Exploring the competitiveness of Indian technological start-ups – the case study approach

PurposeTechnological start-ups are significant contributor to the innovation and employment provider in an economy. Numerous technological start-ups are established every year; however, only a miniscule percentage of these technological start-ups sustain and scale up in the long run. The aim of this study is to investigate the factors that affect Indian technological start-ups’ competitiveness.Design/methodology/approachCase study analysis of two technological start-ups (namely, WayCool and Moglix) is undertaken to study the factors affecting the competitiveness of technological start-ups in India. Being a relatively underexplored theme of study in entrepreneurship and strategy, case analysis facilitates exploration and validation of factors influencing competitiveness. Information for case study analysis is drawn from secondary sources of information. The collected data undergoes deductive thematic analysis to systematically identify and examine recurring themes and patterns relevant to the competitiveness of Indian technological start-ups.FindingsCase analysis reveals that innovation intensity, organisational agility and internationalisation influence competitiveness of technological start-ups. The importance of the role of each of these factors for entrepreneurial ventures has been highlighted in literature; however, their effect on competitiveness has not been examined in extant literature.Research limitations/implicationsBeing among the few studies on the competitiveness of technological start-ups in specific and start-ups in general, this study highlights the gap in the literature and suggests the need for examining the competitiveness of technological start-ups.Practical implicationsFor the practitioners, this study reinforces the need for entrepreneurs to emphasise fundamental factors that build competitiveness. Subsequently, the sources of competitiveness shall enable the start-up to gain a competitive advantage.Originality/valueThis is among the few studies to have explored the competitiveness of technological start-ups in the Indian context.

Impact of Fundamental Factors on Share Price of Non-life Insurance Companies in Nepal

The aim of this research is to ascertain the direction in which fundamental factors impact Nepali non-life insurance businesses' stock values. This paper examines all twelve Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)-listed non-life insurance companies using a quantitative, analytical, and descriptive research methodology. Nepal Rastra Bank, the Ministry of Finance and the insurance firms' websites served as secondary sources of information. The results has indicated that two significant elements affecting stock prices are the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio and Earnings Per Share (EPS). The Market Price of Shares (MPS) and EPS have the most positive association (r = 0.606, p < 0.01), whereas the P/E Ratio and EPS have the least positive correlation (r = 0.400, p = 0.003). Dividend per share (DPS) and MPS do not have a statistically significant link (B = 0.738, p = 0.854), whereas book value per share (BVS) and MPS have a marginally significant but positive correlation (B = 1.874, p = 0.061). The stock prices of the organizations in Nepal are significantly influenced by the EPS and P/E ratios. These findings suggest that higher P/E and EPS ratios are associated with better returns for investors. While DPS has minimal effect on stock prices, governments should make accurate and transparent financial reporting a priority to help investors. This paper analyzes the financial variables influencing the pricing of Nepalese non-life insurance stocks and offers advice on investment strategy and policy development. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 11, Issue-3: 76-82.

ANALYSIS OF THE AIRLINE'S SERVICE COMPLEX POTENTIAL FOR DIVERSIFICATION

The paper considers theoretical and practical approaches to analysing the potential of the airline's service complex diversification in the context of increased competition. It is emphasised that the main characteristics of aviation services and methods of their improvement and diversification should be developed in accordance with the needs of the target audience, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty to a particular airline. It is concluded that by understanding and taking into account the specific needs and expectations of their passengers, airlines can effectively stand out in a competitive market, gaining new opportunities and channels for generating additional income. The paper analyses regional distribution of revenues from passenger and freight transportations of the "Turkish Airlines". It is argued that diversification of services is a strategic step to strengthen the market position of the airline, its financial stability and long-term sustainability. On the basis of a study of secondary sources of information and the use of the author's survey, practical recommendations on ways to diversify the range of services of Turkish Airlines have been proposed.

HARNESSING THE OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFICATION IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL CREATION AND GROWTH IN NIGERIA

This paper discussed opportunities identification in Library and Information Science (LIS) for entrepreneurial creation and growth in Nigeria. The paper was gathered from secondary sources of information which were obtained from text books, journals articles, online sources etc. It highlighted entrepreneurial opportunities in LIS, opportunity identification processes, factors influence business opportunity identification, source of fund and entrepreneurial creation and growth. These will however contribute to the increase of identification of an ideas and subsequent creation of new businesses by LIS graduate to become self-reliant. However, entrepreneurship is acknowledged as a crucial element in reducing poverty and providing a remedy for the high rate of unemployment in our nation since it creates jobs and adds value to society through innovation. Nigerian government cannot provide job for all graduate after graduation, therefore there is need for library and information graduate to have the knowledge and skills on how to become self-reliant.

The impact of stress on IT employees' health and its consequential effects on productivity

The IT industry is one of the most lucrative industries which motivates hundreds of employees to join the industry for future success every year. With digital technologies dictating every aspect of our lives, the IT sector is only going to grow and create immense opportunities for employees in the field. However, working in the IT industry is quite a daunting task due to the highly demanding job environment and fierce competition at all levels. This further leads to employees being subjected to stress while working at various positions in the industry and this in turn has an impact on their health and productivity. Hence, the aim of this research is to explore the impact that stress has on the health of IT employees along with its effects on improvement. Secondary sources of information have been collected in the process to provide a detailed idea of this area of research. It has been found had stress impacts employees at all levels- physical, mental and behavioral. The level of stress has a direct impact on the performance of the employees and in turn, affects the overall productivity of the organization. It becomes important for the industry to take appropriate steps to manage stress and improve productivity in the process. Hence, all of these aspects have been discussed in detail in the below article.

Tinjauan Yuridis Pasal 20 Undang-Undang Nomor 35 tahun 2014 tentang Perlindungan Anak terhadap Kesejahteraan Anak

Child protection is an important need for the nation for the future. Children have human rights which must be respected and protected considering that they are at a vulnerable age. They have the right to grow and develop and be free from exploitation, violence or neglect. With good protection, you can ensure they are protected from dangers and can grow and develop in a good environment. The protection and welfare of children has become the responsibility of various instruments such as the family, community and state. Protection carried out by families and communities is implemented through a family approach based on moral values, while child protection by the state is carried out through policies or regulations that regulate this. The technique of research that was utilized in this study was a qualitative method, which involved conducting in-depth interviews to acquire this information. The data collected is comprehensive data, using both primary and secondary sources of information, which will be subjected to a methodical analysis in order to arrive at a conclusion based on the findings of the whole research.

Intersection of generative artificial intelligence and copyright: an Indian perspective

Purpose The main objective of this study is to present a compact overview analysis of intellectual property laws, specifically copyright-related provisions applicable to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the Indian context. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a qualitative research methodology that is grounded in secondary sources of information. The data were gathered from the Scopus database for a systematic literature review. Findings GenAI technology has given rise to numerous questionable issues within the domain of intellectual property that need resolution in the form of policy solutions. Based on the findings of this paper, it can be deduced that Indian copyright laws are not adequate for addressing the rights pertaining to AI and its creations and outputs. Different countries like the United States, European Union and China have approached the regulation and protection of AI-generated content within the realm of copyright law in different ways. The future of law, as it has been established thus far, seems to be on a path of substantial evolution. Practical implications The study has implications for policymakers globally as there is a need to create feasible policy solutions that can efficiently safeguard against risks stemming from large language models (LLMs) and other GenAI models, while also promoting innovation, technical advancement and adoption. Originality/value The paper discusses the copyright-related issues in GenAI technology in the context of an emerging economy, India.