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Nov 28, 2023

Influence of consumption tax on spending capacity of households in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Nigeria and Kenya

Due to the incapacity of families in Sub-Saharan African nations to satisfy basic necessities for home maintenance, this study is required to enable policy shifts in the area of consumption tax. The study looks at the impact of consumption taxes on the purchasing power of families in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on Nigeria and Kenya. The datasets used for this inquiry range from 1994 to 2022. Among the factors are purchasing power parity (PPP), value added tax (VAT), and exchange rate. We obtained the statistics from the World Bank, the Central Banks of Nigeria and Kenya, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The study used the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model established by Pesaran et al. (2001). The findings reveal that the inclusion of VAT on the prices of products and services significantly harms households throughout Nigeria compared to those in Kenya. VAT has a significant negative impact on consumer purchasing power in Nigeria but has an immaterial negative impact on household spending capacity in Kenya. The influence of the currency rate is positive and beneficial in Nigeria, whereas it is negative but intangible in Kenya. Due to economic disparity, the report suggests policy reforms in favour of families. It is also suggested that the government develop additional work possibilities, diversify the economy, and give subsidies for basic housing necessities.

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Oct 20, 2023

Discussion on the Integration of Civil Code Special Education into Ideological and Political Course Rule of Law Teaching

The combination of special education on civil law and legal education in ideological and political courses can further enrich the content of legal education, improve the rigor of legal education, and guide students to flexibly apply legal knowledge. This article mainly focuses on the importance of integrating civil code thematic education into the rule of law teaching of ideological and political courses, the effective path of integrating civil code thematic education into the rule of law teaching of ideological and political courses, and the precautions for integrating civil code thematic education into the rule of law teaching of ideological and political courses. It focuses on exploring new paths for the rule of law teaching of ideological and political courses in conjunction with civil code thematic education, and hopes to provide some reasonable suggestions, Highlighting the importance of legal education in ideological and political courses, we aim to attract and cultivate students through rich and colorful legal education in ideological and political courses.

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Dec 18, 2023

Research on village classification and development based on particle swarm optimization model: Xiecun Township, Yuanping City, in Shanxi Province, China

China’s village development confronts substantial challenges, inefficient land use due to the scattered village layout, sluggish development of village industries, and lack of proper planning for village development and construction, etc. Scientific classification of villages and village-based policy is the key to address these challenges. This study employs cell phone signaling big data to construct a population flow model based on particle swarm optimization algorithm This model takes into account spatial driving force and social connection strength as dual conditions. Also, it analyzes the settlement redistribution optimization scheme under the model through empirical research on Xiecun Township of Yuanping City, Shanxi Province, in order to classify villages scientifically and apply different strategies to village development according to the classification results. The findings of the study indicate that the area characterized by the densest distribution of optimized particle clusters, with good land conditions and high economic income, are classified as “cluster-enhanced villages”. Regions with the densest distribution of the initial particle distance factor and the densest distribution of optimized particle clusters are closer to the urban centers, which are better positioned to take advantage of the city’s financial and technological resources and continuously improve the added value of agricultural products, so they are classified as “peri-urban integrated villages”. Areas characterized by sparse distribution of optimized particle clusters need to actively cultivate the advantageous and characteristic industries in the countryside, and bolster transportation conditions and the protection of local culture, so as to realize the green development of urban and rural regional economy. Such areas are classified as “characteristic conservation villages”. In areas without optimized particle cluster distribution or areas with extremely sparse distribution of optimized particle clusters, the rational layout of urban and rural settlement spatial organization should be vigorously promoted, with emphasis on the enhancement of ecological environment, and they are classified as “relocated and annexed villages”. According to the results of village classification, corresponding strategies to promote the development of different types of villages are proposed in terms of spatial optimization, industrial upgrading and planning.

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Jul 28, 2023

Exploration on the Integration of Ideological and Political Education into Professional Curriculum Teaching in Higher Vocational Colleges——Taking the Course of Intelligent Electronic Technology as An Example

Ideological and political education is not only a basic course to cultivate students’ moral quality, but also an important part of modern education outline. The current intelligent electronic technology course should strengthen the gradual integration of curriculum and ideological education. Under the background of the new era, the state pays more attention to education, aiming to integrate the concept of ideological and political education into the classroom to effectively improve the effectiveness of comprehensive education for students. The course of intelligent electronic technology should integrate ideological and political education resources and innovate educational means from teachers to classrooms. This paper analyzes the principle of Integrating ideological and political education into intelligent electronic technology curriculum, and hopes to put forward constructive suggestions on the research and innovation path.

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Sept 23, 2024

Realizing regional food security by empowering the communities through the food independent village program

This research can help improve public health and ensure the sustainable transformation of the food system. This study aims to analyze the success of Regional Food Security development activities through Community Empowerment with the food independent village program carried out by regional command units in the ranks of Korem 063/SGJ (Sunan Gunung Jati). This study uses qualitative descriptive with comparative methods. Population includes villages that have received the food independent village program in West Java (Kuningan, Cirebon, Majalengka, and Cirebon City) between 2009 and 2022. The research sample consisted of 4 villages selected from each of the districts/cities. The research informants totalled 37 people, consisting of stakeholders from the Korem 063/Sunan Gunung Jati Unit and its staff, the Food Security Service, village heads, affinity groups or farmers, and community leaders in the research area. The results of the study indicate that the success and failure in the implementation of the food independent village program by affinity groups and the food security development activity program by Satkowil have an effect on food availability, food distribution and food consumption. This research is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the implementation of the food independent village program and food security development activities by regional command units in West Java.

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Dec 19, 2024

A strategic approach to empowerment and improving educational quality: Women’s leadership in higher education institutions

The growing global recognition of leadership diversity and the acknowledgment of women's contributions to higher education necessitate the appointment of women to leadership positions within academic institutions, which is essential for promoting inclusivity and improving educational outcomes. This study employed a qualitative descriptive research methodology to examine the role of women in leadership positions within higher education institutions, with the objective of empowering women and improving the quality of education offered. The results demonstrate that women in leadership positions adeptly tackle institutional difficulties through inventive and adaptable solutions, enhancing academic quality significantly. The findings highlight the importance of robust policies and organizational backing in facilitating women's achievement of quality goals via leadership. The report suggests that universities, colleges, and departments should implement quotas to ensure women's presence and active participation on their boards, as well as training programs to support female leaders in improving academic achievement. These ideas seek to improve the quality of higher education by creating more sustainable and progressive classroom environments.

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