Weak Economy Research Articles

Intestinal Parasites and Hematological Parameters in Children Living in Ambatoboeny District, Madagascar.

Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world. The country's extreme weather conditions, poor sanitation, and weak economy facilitate the spread of parasitic diseases. Infections with intestinal parasites are particularly dangerous for children because they can cause malnutrition and anemia, which, in turn, have a negative effect on children's cognitive functions and physical development. The aim of the present study was to analyze the prevalence of intestinal parasites and to assess hematological parameters in a group of children living in northern Madagascar. The screening was conducted in May 2024 in the Clinique Medicale Beyzym in Manerinerina, the Ambatoboeny district. It involved a sample of 208 children aged 0-17 years. Single stool samples were collected from all study participants. The samples were fixed in SAF fixative and then transported from Africa to Europe for further diagnostics at the Department of Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine, the Military Institute of Medicine-the National Research Institute in Poland. First, the samples were analyzed by light microscopy methods using three different diagnostic techniques (direct smear, decantation with distilled water, and the Fülleborn method). Next, they were tested by molecular biology methods (real-time PCR). Blood samples for the assessment of hematological parameters were collected at the healthcare center in Madagascar. The prevalence of intestinal parasites in the study sample was 61.5%. Helminths were found in 15.2% of the investigated children, and Giardia intestinalis (20.5%) was found to be the most prevalent parasite in the study population. Most infections were caused by potentially pathogenic stramenopila Blastocystis spp. (32.0%). Mean Hb, HCT, MCV, MCH, and MCHC levels in the study participants were below normal values. However, no correlation was found between the presence of a parasitic infection and low hematological parameters, which are a clinical sign of anemia. High rates of infections with intestinal parasites in children living in northern Madagascar support the necessity to introduce long-term preventive measures, which would limit the spread of parasitic diseases in the Malagasy population. Low hematological parameters in non-infected children may be indicative of persistent malnutrition or infection with other parasites, e.g., malaria or schistosomiasis.

Uncovering the Mystery of Tax Collection and Money Supply in Targeting Industrial Success: A Case Study of Singapore

The economic vitality or momentum of any economy is contingent upon the success of the industrial sector. The rise in industrial production indicates economic progress, improved livelihoods, enhanced access to necessities and increased domestic investments. Economic strength transforms into economic weakness if the industrial sector is not producing the desired outcome. This study investigates how tax revenue and money supply relate to Singapore's industrial production in order to understand more about the shifting trends in the country's industrial output. This study takes into account FDI inflows, domestic listed companies and electric power consumption as controlling factors of industrial production function. The ARDL bounds test has been employed over the period from 1980-2022. The empirical findings provide evidence of cointegrating relation between industrial production and its regressors in the long run. The results further demonstrate that tax revenue as an instrument for fiscal policy and money supply as an instrument for monetary policy are significantly escalating industrial production but between both, money supply has a stronger impact on industrial production. This study suggests that expansionary monetary policy and expansionary fiscal policy may be adopted to accelerate industrial production in Singapore while keeping the cost of conducting these policies in mind. Furthermore, FDI inflows and domestic listed companies are also advised to be encouraged as these give a boost to industrial production.

Fresh evidence from temperature effects on growth and economic policy uncertainty: A panel quantile approach

This paper provides fresh evidence of temperature effects on GDP per capita growth and economic policy uncertainty (epu). We apply the quantile via moments methodology (Machado and Santos Silva, 2019) in a sample of 31 countries for the period 1980–2021, the most current time frame of the work we reviewed. To the best of our knowledge, temperature effects on epu, in a panel quantile setting, have not been examined before. Our empirical results provide evidence in favor of asymmetric temperature impacts on both growth rates and epu. Specifically, according to our main findings: First, the impact of temperature on the growth rate of GDP per capita is quadratic, negative and increases, in absolute terms, as we move from the upper (flourishing economy) to the lower (bearish economy) quantiles. Second, hotter countries are more vulnerable to economic policy uncertainty, with the effect being more pronounced as uncertainty increases. Third, the temperature effect on GDP is higher than the political effect in weaker economies, while the political effect becomes of greater magnitude in stronger economies. Overall, our results indicate that an increase in temperature due to climate change poses important threats for the development prospects especially, but not exclusively, of the poorer countries that usually have both higher temperatures and face severe issues of economic policy uncertainty due to political instability and lack of basic economic infrastructure.

Economic Security Management in Regions with Weak Economies in the Conditions of Digital Transformation

Economic Security Management in Regions with Weak Economies in the Conditions of Digital Transformation

La negociación de tratados de libre comercio entre Ecuador y Panamá con la República Popular China

In recent years, the Latin American region has suffered profound impacts because of systemic transformations such as the weak global economy, the Covid-19 pandemic, the trade war between China and the United States and even the emergence of new conflicts. This scenario implies challenges, especially for small countries in the region, such as Panama and Ecuador, which have implemented trade coordination strategies with the People’s Republic of China through free trade agreements. However, these strategies are also seen as containment mechanisms in the face of the scenario of crisis and uncertainty that characterizes the international system. The article analytically reflects on the FTA negotiation process by Panama and Ecuador with China, instruments that are part of the Commercial Diplomacy strategy as an exclusive format of negotiation and relationship with various strategic partners. The article argues that, given the vulnerability of small countries regarding recent global transformations, they have decided to implement adaptive and containment strategies with China on the commercial agenda.

International student applications in the UK after Brexit

Abstract On 23 June 2016, the people of the UK voted to leave the European Union. This article examines how Brexit impacted international student applications. Using administrative data along with a difference-in-differences approach, we find that Brexit curtailed the growth rate of international student applications by 7 per cent even before tuition fees had changed, ultimately lowering enrolment as well. The impact is larger for applications to pursue STEM studies, as well as for those from countries with worse employment prospects and weaker economies, hinting on students’ ability to stay long-term in the UK as an important pull factor.

The Effect of the Economy on the Relationship Between Pay, Work, and Job Offer Attractiveness

Abstract: We examine the influence of two factors beyond pay on applicants’ job offer evaluations in the IT and hospitality industries – whether an offer’s expected work hours influence attraction and whether job applicants’ perceptions of the economy influence attraction. Using a policy-capturing approach and a sample of 49 university students (882 total observations), we hypothesized that (a) the number of hours also matters when evaluating a job offer and (b) the economy moderates the relationships between hours worked and offer attractiveness and pay and offer attractiveness such that job offers would be more attractive under a weak economy than under a strong economy. Our findings suggest that the amount of work matters to applicants and that more research is needed to understand how macro factors like the economy impact important work evaluations.

Research on Outdoor Sports Tourism Development of Fuxian Lake Sailing Base in Yunnan Province Based on SWOT Analysis

This paper takes Fuxian Lake Sailing Base as the research object, through literature, expert interviews and fieldwork, studies the outdoor sports tourism development of Fuxian Lake Sailing Base in Yunnan Province. The research finds that the strengths of the outdoor sports tourism development of Fuxian Lake Sailing Base are geographic strength, resource strength, policy strength, market strength, and base strength; weaknesses are relatively weak economy, inconvenient transportation, inadequate infrastructure and lack of service awareness; opportunities include expanding outdoor sports tourism market, successful hosting of the Provincial Games and successful organization of international events and activities; threats include vague industry standards, influences by seasonal changes and inadequate safety and service system.

5 - Recalibrating the labyrinths of migration and health in West Africa

The discourses and practices surrounding migration and health have taken a dramatic turn since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Experts are more concerned about the consequences of the pandemic on these factors in Africa, given the continent’s weak economies and poor health sector, which portends a difficult post-pandemic recovery. However, the discussions have not engaged with two key effects of the coronavirus: the health implications not only on the general populace but also along border towns, and the dilemma of a ‘new’ (il)legal migration. Drawing on Ghana’s border policing as a Covid-19 pandemic governance strategy, coupled with existing debates on health, politics, migration and development, we argue that border policing is likely to create two emerging threats. First, it could cause a ‘new’ health dilemma – hindering long-standing cross-border healthcare access by ECOWAS citizens. Second, sustained border restrictions could deepen the intricacies of migration in West Africa, including the promotion of ‘elite migrants’ over migrants who are seeking a basic livelihood, the changing fate of undocumented migrants, new security threats at border town , and a possible redefinition of traditional rural–urban migration in Africa.

CHALLENGES OF THE IMPLEMENTING THE AFRICA AGENDA 2063: A SYNOPSIS

This article investigates the implementation and practicality of the Africa 2063 agenda, which is seen as Africa's roadmap and grand plan for transforming Africa into a future global superpower. Agenda 2063 includes not just Africa's Future Aspirations, but also critical Flagship Programs that may increase Africa's economic development and growth while also contributing to the continent's rapid change. The African continent is rife with problems that both current and previous governments have failed to solve. To mention a few, these issues include poverty, malnutrition, bad health care systems, low living standards, poor infrastructure, political instability, and weak economies characterized by low economic development. It cannot be contested that the Africa 2063 agenda is a critical strategy embraced by African Leaders to build a better Africa for its residents, and if executed effectively and efficiently, it has the potential to alter the African continent.

Assessment of Blood Gas Pattern amongst Artisanal Refinery Operators in Rivers State, Nigeria

Some identified setbacks of the legitimate and illegitimate explorations/exploitations of crude oil and its derivatives in the Niger Delta are degraded environment, weak economy, and deteriorating health of the populace. Therefore, the current study evaluated the effect of artisanal refinery operation on respiratory blood gases and renal functions of its workers in Rivers State. As a cross-sectional investigation with sparse population, the multistage sampling technique (including purposive and snowball tools) was adopted to recruit 203 (including 120 operators of artisanal refinery―OAR-actively exposed and 83 non-OAR- actively exposed) willing and apparently healthy male and female adult subjects. Following receipt of ethical approval and consent, five milliliter of blood was taken from each subject from their antecubital vein after sterilizing the portion of the cubital fossa. The sample was then put into plain sample bottle and centrifuged to recover serum. Thereafter, the automated blood gas analyzer was used to measure the arterial blood gases of the subjects. The result showed marked (P<0.05) reductions in the partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) and oxygen saturation (SO2) levels in artisanal refinery operators (actively exposed) when compared to that of the passively-exposed subjects. Again, there were marked (P<0.05) elevations in the plasma pH and bicarbonate ions (HCO-3) levels in the actively exposed subjects compared to their passively-exposed counterparts. In conclusion, there could be adverse impact on respiratory blood gases and incidences of metabolic alkalosis over chronic exposures to the OAR activities.

High-Resolution Temperature Evolution Maps of Bangladesh via Data-Driven Learning

As a developing country with an agricultural economy as a pillar, Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to adverse effects of climate change, so the generation of high-resolution temperature maps is of great value for Bangladesh to achieve agricultural sustainable development. However, Bangladesh’s weak economy and sparse meteorological stations make it difficult to obtain such maps. In this study, by mining internal features and links inside observed data, we developed an efficient data-driven downscaling technique to generate high spatial-resolution temperature distribution maps of Bangladesh directly from observed temperature data at 34 meteorological stations with irregular distribution. Based on these high-resolution historical temperature maps, we further explored a data-driven forecast technique to generate high-resolution temperature maps of Bangladesh for the period 2025–2035. Since the proposed techniques are very low-cost and fully mine internal links inside irregular-distributed observations, they can support relevant departments of Bangladesh to formulate policies to mitigate and adapt to climate change in a timely manner.

Foreign Policy as Compensation: Why Brexit Became a Foreign and Security Policy Issue

Abstract Exogenous reform demands can put leaders in a tight spot where change runs up against structural impediments. Yet, where asymmetries in reform costs occur across domains, leaders can seek to re-frame the impetus of change from one domain to another. Such compensatory behavior is commonplace but is not adequately captured by existing research on linkage politics, forum shopping, or diversionary conflict. This article develops the concept of compensatory foreign policy, whereby leaders use foreign policy change to compensate for unviable economic reforms when they have greater capacity and choice in the former domain. Empirically, we use elite interviews to reconstruct the politics of security policy in the post-Brexit United Kingdom, showing how party leaders focused on foreign policy change when beneficial economic arrangements were precluded. Our argument contributes to recent research on linkage politics by demonstrating the conditions under which leaders seek foreign policy reforms to compensate for economic weakness.

TINJAUAN HUKUM ISLAM TERHADAP PERMOHONAN DISPENSASI NIKAH PADA PENGADILAN AGAMA PALOPO

Marriage dispensation is an exception to the rule or law that is given to the applicant to get married. In this study, the author examines the determination of a marriage dispensation application in a civil case Number: 45/Pdt.P/2022/Pa.Plp. The focus of the research problem formulation is the basis for the judge's consideration in granting the request for a marriage dispensation in a civil case Number: 45/Pdt.P/2022/PA.Plp. Then, what is the review of Islamic law regarding requests for marriage dispensation in civil cases Number: 45/Pdt.P/2022/Pa.PlpType of research is library research with a normative juridical approach. Juridical legal research means research that refers to existing literature studies or to the secondary data used. While normative in nature means legal research that aims to obtain normative knowledge about the relationship between one regulation and another. The data material analysis method uses a qualitative method which is presented prescriptively.The results of this study indicate that the basis for the judge's consideration in granting the request for marriage dispensation is that there is an urgent reason, because she is already pregnant. Low education so there is no study and work activities because of the weak economy, and the prospective bride and groom are ready physically and mentally. The judge's legal considerations in granting a marriage dispensation are that there is article 7 paragraph 2 of Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriage, in the case of deviations from the marriage age limit, you can ask for dispensation from the court or other officials appointed by both the male and female parents. woman. the judge's consideration outside the law uses the concept of maslahah mursalah because the provisions on age restrictions and marriage dispensation are not explained in the text, but the content of maslahat is in line with syara' actions that want to bring benefit to the applicant (both bride and groom and their families) because there is an urgent matter, namely pregnancy formerly. Then in terms of trying children related to marriage dispensation based on Supreme Court Regulation number 5 of 2019 concerning Guidelines for adjudicating applications for marriage dispensation.

Strategy for Collecting Zakat Infaq Shadaqah at the Amil Zakat Infaq Shadaqah Muhammadiyah Institution (LAZISMU) Central Java Post Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on all areas of life and one of them is the field of zakat, due to the weak economy of the community due to the decline in income of Muzakki (people who are obliged to pay zakat), and on the other hand there has been an increase in Mustahik (people/entities who are entitled to receive zakat). This research aims to identify strategies for collecting zakat, infaq and shadaqah (ZIS) at the Muhammadiyah amil zakat, infaq and shadaqah institutions (LAZISMU) in the era of the covid-19 pandemic and after, apart from that, it also examines the extent of the impact of the post-covid-19 pandemic on ZIS zakat, infaq and shadaqah collection strategy at LAZISMU in the post-covid-19 pandemic era in Central Java. This research method is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, photos/videos, reports/subject documents. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique uses SWOT. The results of research conducted show that LAZISMU has a total weighted score of 3.78, while on the EFE matrix LAZISMU has a total weighted score of 3.67. LAZISMU's position is an above average position, so that in this position LAZISMU still has enough potential to be developed, however, it is also not recommended to develop strategies that are too aggressive, such as integration or acquisition strategies. In this position the company only needs to focus on maintaining, maintaining and improving its performance

Evolution after the COVID of the invisibility of precarities (ECOVIP): Overview of an action research project to decipher the urban factory of invisibility

Due to weak economies or ill-adapted public policies aggravated by the pandemic, official services dedicated to the unconditional reception and support of people in psychosocial distress in large urban areas are often put to the test. Here is the approach of the action research “Evolution after COVid-19 of the Invisibility of Precarities” (ECOVIP) dedicated to this phenomenon, as well as its first results concerning the precarity of unemployed “young” seniors (50-64 years old) in Lyon, France. This participative research is based on workshops that bring together professionals from both the front-line psychosocial field and other fields such as employment or work, and in which they are offered a free expression of their lived situations of reception of precarious people. The first results provided by the scientific and transparent analysis of these exchanges show both a fairly precise understanding of the institutional decision leading to increasing invisibility, and the emergence of innovative professional resources capable of curbing it.

African exchange rates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on African exchange rates, employing a panel dataset over the period 2016-2022 from 13 African economies and employing pooled OLS estimator. The findings reveal a noteworthy positive correlation between COVID-19 levels and exchange rates within the region. However, this association necessitates deeper exploration due to its multifaceted implications, including economic disruptions, government interventions, global market interconnections, regional stability perceptions, and investor behavior. Economic indicators, such as GDP, inflation rate, real interest rate, and unemployment rate, significantly influence exchange rates. While GDP positively impacts exchange rates through economic growth, investor confidence, and trade strength, controlled inflation fosters investor confidence and export competitiveness, positively affecting exchange rates. Moreover, a pronounced positive impact of the real interest rate indicates economic stability, attracting investment and contributing to currency appreciation. Conversely, high unemployment negatively affects exchange rates, signaling economic weaknesses and eroding investor confidence. These findings emphasize nuanced policy responses for managing health crisis-induced economic disruptions and suggest future research directions focusing on specific country-level analyses and multifaceted factors influencing currency valuations within African economies.</span></p>

The Role And Stategy Of Kopti Handayani In Developing A Weak Economy Through Tempe Tahu Craftsmanship In Salatiga, Central Java

The role of Koperasi Tempe Tahu Indonesia Kopti Handayani in helping to develop economically weak communities, which need to be empowered and developed. Kopti Handayani Salatiga became the research location with the aim of describing and explaining the role of Kopti Handayani Salatiga in helping to build the community's weak economy, and what strategies Kopti Handayani Salatiga implemented to empower and develop tahu tempe craftsmen for a better economic life. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The data was collected using documentation studies and literature deemed relevant and the results of direct in-depth interviews with related parties were then analyzed descriptively. The research results obtained are: Firstly, the role played by Kopti Handayani Salatiga, regarding his role as a facilitator, mediator and as a motivator, can run well. Second, from the results of the SWOT analysis, it is recommended that the role and strategy of Kopti Handayani be very perspective and have high hopes for development and can boost the weak economic growth of the people in Salatiga

Public Health and Health System's Responsiveness During the 2022 Floods in Pakistan: What Needs to Be Done?

In 2022, Pakistan witnessed unprecedented flooding, submerging one-third of the country under-water, ruining millions of houses, taking lives, afflicted injuries, and displacing scores of people. Our study documents not only the public health problems that have arisen due to this natural calamity but also the state of health systems' response. We conducted a qualitative study asking key questions around prevalent health problems, health-care seeking, government's response, resource mobilization, and roadmap for the future. We purposively selected 16 key frontline health workers for in-depth interviews. Waterborne and infectious diseases were rampant posing huge public health challenges. Disaster mitigation efforts and relief operations were delayed and not at scale to cover the entire affected population. Moreover, a weak economy, poverty, and insufficient livelihoods compounded the tribulations of floods. Issues of leadership and governance at state level resulted in disorganized efforts and response. Pakistan is famous for its philanthropy; however, lack of transparency and accountability, the actual benefits seldom reach the beneficiaries. Such climatic disasters necessitate a more holistic approach and a greater responsiveness of the health system. In addition to health services, the state must respond to financial, social, and infrastructural needs of the people suffering from the calamity.

Double the degree, double the identity? Identification and experiences of students studying two simultaneous degrees

This study investigates the impact of studying two degree programs on students’ identity formation and experiences within the evolving landscape of higher education, characterized by massification and managerial trends in the context of a weak economy. I use a narrative analysis of interviews with 14 Colombian students enrolled in joint-degree programs at an elite private university. I found that students tend to focus their identity development within a single program of study, contrary to the promise of broader identity multiplicity envisioned by the university's joint degree policy: 8 students ended up building their professional identities primarily within one program of study, three students had not developed any, and only one student developed two professional identities. Second, the intensive demands of these programs appear to prioritize the identity of a joint degree student, relegating alternative social and ego identities due to limited socialization opportunities. Third, the conflicted process of identity formation is frequently laden with frustration from unmet expectations, feelings of overload or under-stimulation, and isolation from peers. In conclusion, universities’ promises to enhance career paths and professional identities through joint degree programs may be decoupled from students who do not double their professional identities and horizons. This finding has implications for the theorization of professional identification. As students mature, they often prioritize career opportunities within a program over dual or multiple professional identities. Building multiple professional identities at the university is often unrealistic, and when it does occur, it may be at the expense of subordinating other social and ego identities. Finally, universities offering joint degrees could use these theoretical reflections and empirical findings on identity formation and student experiences that are consistent with our knowledge of the complexity of professional identity formation and the plausibility that this complexity is amplified by the addition of another program of study.