bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Rasio Keuangan Daerah Terhadap Belanja Modal Pada Pemerintah Daerah di Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Andani Maurine Flora
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Rasio Efektivitas PAD, Rasio Efisiensi Keuangan Daerah, Rasio Kemandirian Keuangan Daerah dan Rasio Pertumbuhan PAD terhadap Belanja Modal. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 75 LKPD dari 15 Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Lampung selama 5 tahun dari tahun anggaran 2016-2020. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 75 LKPD dari 15 Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Lampung selama 5 tahun dari tahun anggaran 2016-2020 dengan metode Sampling Jenuh. Model analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis Regresi Berganda, dengan alat bantu software komputer statistik yaitu SPSS versi 25. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel Rasio Efisiensi Keuangan Daerah dan Rasio Pertumbuhan PAD berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Belanja Modal, sedangkan variabel Rasio Efektivitas PAD dan Rasio Kemandirian Keuangan Daerah tidak berpengaruh terhadap Belanja Modal. Secara simultan seluruh variabel independen berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Belanja Modal.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerimaan Karyawan Terbaik Menggunakan Metode Weighted Sum Model (WSM)
Authors: Syahputra Yopi Hendro , Santoso Ismawardi , Lubis Zulkifli
Published: August 2022

Proses penerimaan calon karyawan terbaik merupakan pengukuran tingkat kompetensi dari setiap karyawan, tentu saja tidak dapat dilakukan dengan perhitungan secara manual. Selain masalah waktu, kemungkinan terjadinya perhitungan yang salah ataupun keliru karena terlalu banyaknya data. Untuk mengoptimalkan efektifitas dan efisiensi pengambilan keputusan, pada masalah seleksi penerimaan karyawan, perlu didukung sistem yang bisa mempermudah perusahaan mengambil keputusan. Pada proses perhitungan nilai akhir setiap calon karyawan sangat membutuhkan banyak waktu, apalagi bila jumlah calon karyawan yang mengikuti seleksi sangat banyak. Permasalahan muncul pada ketidakpastian tim penilai dalam memberikan penilaian karena yang dinilai adalah subjektifitas calon karyawan. Adanya ketidaktepatan dalam memberikan nilai kepada karyawan berdampak pada hasil keputusan yang diberikan kurang tepat. Karyawan yang menjadi pilihan adalah calon karyawan yang dapat memenuhi kriteria, dimana pembobotan dari setiap kriteria yang menjadi ketentuan dari pemimpin perusahaan. Solusi dari masalah tersebut maka dibutuhkan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) dengan menerapkan metode Weighted Sum Model (WSM) untuk penerimaan karyawan terbaik. Proses penilaian karyawan dapat diselesaikan dengan menggunakan metode WSM. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mempermudah dalam menyeleksi penerimaan karyawan terbaik pada PT. Sinar Mas menggunakan metode WSM, karena pembobotan lebih spesifik ke bobot-bobot nilai disetiap kriterianya dan hingga proses perangkingan sehingga hasil keputusannya bisa tepat, cepat dan bersifat objektif. Hasil penilaian berdasarkan kriteria yang sudah ditentukan dengan menggunakan 10 data alternatif, maka nilai yang terbaik pada A1 ( Indra Wirawan) sebagai calon karyawan terbaik yang menjadi prioritas
Competency and Ability of Workers in Four Day Work Week
Authors:   Navajo Technical University
Published: August 2022

Creating a sustainable work environment has been a very big strategy for the HR retention policies. Work places where employees are given some relief in terms of work hours or now even days has proved to be very helpful in the efficiency of workers. Studies have been conducted on 4 day work week policies of workers across the world and the conclusion has been very positive and has supported the four day work week policy. Very often we come across people who are tired and their working efficiency decreases with increased level of fatigue and lack of family time. Lack of work life balance has been the most common reason of attrition irrespective of geography and profession. Considering this scenario, human resource management leaders have been promoting the four day week work policy for all the employees in their company. This paper would study the benefits and challenges observed with the four day work week policy. The study would highlight the feasibility of this practice in the long run.
Some Properties of Fractional Vector Analysis
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panipat-132101, Haryana, India
Published: August 2022

We are motivated to work on this topic by some research papers dealing with fractional derivatives. Using the notion of Conformable Fractional Derivative provided in R. Khalil, M. Al Horani, A. Yousef, and M. Sababheh [5], we prove certain relevant features of Fractional Gradient, Divergence, and Curl in this study.
A Study on Socio-Cultural Aspects and Practices of Chendebji village
Authors:   Professor, Dept. of Tamil studies in foreign countries, Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India
Published: August 2022

Chendebji village under Tangsibji Gewog, Trongsa Dzongkhag is a receptacle of diverse cultures. The village is known for its historical sense and the folktales. The socio-cultural practices are almost similar to other villages but they have their uniqueness in certain aspects. Moreover, modernization has exposed Chendebji to the external world and with the coming of Buddhism, there are several improvisations made to the socio-cultural aspects and the Bon practices. However, it has changed with time. Thus, the researcher explored the diverse sociocultural aspects and practices of Chendebji and studied the untouched, improvised and lost sociocultural aspects and practices of the village. The population consisted of 100 participants hailing from Chendebji. The researcher used mixed-method research, integrating structured survey questionnaire and semi-structured interview. Further, the researcher analysed the data using Descriptive and Narrative analysis. Thus, the researcher found the unique culture of Chendebji village even with the transition from then to now.
Penggunaan Media Digital Sebagai Sarana Promosi Potensi Wisata Di Kelurahan Alun-Alun Contong
Authors: Perdana Alfin Fitra , Nisa Fauzatul Laily , Marseto Marseto
Published: August 2022

Most people make cell phones a necessity. Of course this can be used as a means of promotion, namely through digital media. In the Alun-Alun Contong Village, there are several spots that are quite historic and are still well maintained, such as: the HBNU office, the tomb of Kyai Sedo Masjid, the tomb of Prince Pekik, the tomb of Joko Jumput, and several houses that have existed since the colonial era. The obstacle related to the potential in Contong Alun-Alun Village is the lack of information & promotion that can reach the wider community. For this reason, it is necessary that contains tourism potential on digital media, so that it can be reached by all people and make tourism more well known. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques via the internet, direct surveys, and interviews. The existence of tourism content can help increase public awareness. So that people are interested and visit the Contong Square area and can improve the economy of the surrounding community through tourism and the MSMEs involved.
Formulasi Dan Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Sediaan Sabun Transparan Ekstrak Gambir Terpurifikasi Kombinasi Vco Terhadap Bakteri Propionibacterium Acnes
Authors: PUTRI LUSIA EKA , Kamal Sefrianita , Alhabil Laras
Published: August 2022

One of the skin diseases that are often encountered by teenagers is acne. Acne is caused by several factors, one of which is a bacterial infection, namely the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. One of the anti-acne preparations is anti-acne facial cleanser. Soap is formed from the reaction of saponification of triglycerides using alkali. One of the triglycerides that can be used in soap making is Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). One of the anti-acne soap is transparent soap. To improve the quality of transparent soap preparations, in this study purified gambier extract was added. The polyphenolic compounds contained in this gambier extract are catechins which are antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. Addition with variations in the concentration of purified gambier extract F0:0, F1: 0.25%, F2: 0.50% and F3: 0.75%. Soap was evaluated for its physical properties, namely pH, organoleptic, homogeneity, water content, high foam test, stability of preparation and antibacterial activity test against Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. Based on the research results, it is known that the purified gambir extract combined with VCO can be used as a transparent soap preparation that meets the requirements and has an inhibitory power against the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes ATCC 11827.
Perhitungan Jumlah Eksponen Relasi Picture Pada Barisan Generator Modul Homotopi Pada Presentasi Grup 〈x,y |xyx=yxy〉 KE 〈a,b |a^2,b^3 〉
Authors: Mardianto Dedi Mardianto
Published: August 2022

This paper discuss about the number of exponents relation for generator  of second homotopy module for two group presentation  to . From group presentation we get picture can be operation picture so that  we get picture for    From  sequence generators we can  get number of exponents relation is 0,1,2,3.
Dampak Pengungkapan Csr Dan Reputasi Perusahaan Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Pada Perusahaan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2016-2020
Authors: Mayliza Riri , Maihidayah Nurul
Published: August 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of sustainabily report disclosure and company reputation on financial performance. The samples of this present study were companies on the IDX using GRI G4 indicators in dis-closuring sustainability reports in 2016-2020 with the number of research samples as many as 104 companies. The study was quantitative sampling method to collect data. The secondary data were taken from annual reports from CSR and company reputations as influencing factor on financial performance by ROA. This study found that (1) CSR disclosure did not have a significant effect on financial performance and company reputation did not have a significant effect on financial performance.
Innovative Research in Clinical and Health Psychology II. Introduction to the
Supplement
Authors:   Investigador Senior del
            Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación, Colombia, Cudris-Torres Lorena ,   Miembro en Pleno Derecho
            OWSD Colombia,   Miembro Red Iberoamericana
            de Suicidología,   Miembro ReMO
            COST,   Miembro Alba
            Network, Bonilla-Cruz Nidia-Johana , Riaño-Garzón Manuel E
Published: August 2022

When analyzing Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology from their coincidences,
differences, and meeting points, it is important to establish distinctions at a
conceptual and pragmatic level. Therefore, Health Psychology is oriented toward
cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes related to physical health/illnesses,
worrying about their care, and recognizing that physical and mental health are related;
On the other hand, Clinical Psychology emphasizes the evaluation, prediction, and relief
of psychological affectations of a cognitive, emotional and behavioral nature. Given
that both fields interact and complement each other, generating synergies, the
dissipation of differences could be proposed to consider a common area that ends up
being called “Clinical and Health Psychology”, which contributes to the sum of the
fields, generating pragmatic and considerable methodological.
Aggression and violence in adolescents in the iberoamerican context, a systematic
review
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Pereira,
            Colombia. Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica, FACHSA, Ambato-Ecuador, Javela José Julián , Naranjo-Niño Brahian , Ospina-Sánchez Diana J.
Published: August 2022

This research is a systematic review that uses the Prism method, searching
different databases to systematically analyze studies related to aggression and violence
in adolescents in Iberoamerica. Objective: The present study aims to systematically
analyze studies related to aggression and violence in adolescents in Iberoamerica.
Method: Research works were collected from a total of 5 databases. For the selection of
the articles, keywords or search terms were entered, and inclusion and exclusion
criteria were applied. After the complete reading, a total of 47 research studies were
selected.
Contaminação por microplásticos em ambientes da Antártica Marítima
Authors:   , Miranda Caik Oliveira
Published: August 2022

O plástico é um material onipresente no cotidiano da sociedade que apresenta características atrativas para diversos usos. O crescimento da produção e consumo de itens plásticos têm contribuído para geração de grandes quantidades de resíduos plásticos no planeta, que tendem a se acumular no ambiente natural. Os microplásticos, partículas de plástico menores 5 mm, já foram detectados em todos os oceanos do globo terrestre, e representam uma grande preocupação ambiental para os ambientes marinho e costeiro. Recentemente foi demonstrado que o continente antártico não está livre da presença deste tipo de contaminante. O presente estudo investigou a presença de microplásticos grandes (> 0,5 mm) em ambientes costeiros das ASPAs 128 e 126, Antártica Marítima, buscando traçar relações entre as concentrações de microplásticos e fatores que influenciam sua ocorrência. Foram coletadas amostras de sedimento de praias, terraços marinhos e áreas influenciadas pela fauna marinha antártica. As amostras passaram por etapas de fracionamento, separação por densidade e digestão de matéria orgânica, e foram identificadas por análise visual com posterior confirmação em espectroscopia de Raman. O estudo confirmou a presença de microplásticos grandes em sedimentos do ambiente de praia nas ASPAs 128 e 126. Foram identificados 3 microplásticos e 1 partícula de origem antropogênica em 4 das 15 amostras analisadas, resultando em baixas concentrações (máx. 20,7 partículas kg -1 ). Na maior parte das amostras (73%), a contaminação por microplásticos grandes é indetectável ao procedimento analítico adotado. Com os resultados obtidos, não foi possível obter comparações significativas entre a concentração e características de microplásticos com os diferentes ambientes amostrados. Embora a análise granulométrica do sedimento tenha revelado diferenças significativas entre os parâmetros estatísticos sedimentológicos nas diferentes zonas do ambiente de praia amostradas, os sedimentos das áreas amostradas são dominantemente grosseiros e pobremente selecionados. Os resultados sugerem que os mesmos fatores que contribuem para a formação de um pacote sedimentar grosseiro e pobremente selecionado podem favorecer as concentrações inexpressivas de microplásticos grandes nas áreas amostradas. O controle analítico se apresentou como um fator limitante para a análise de fibras nas amostras. Os resultados obtidos contribuem para o monitoramento ambiental de ASPAs terrestres, conforme previsto no Protocolo de Proteção Ambiental no Tratado da Antártica, e fomenta o desenvolvimento de novas pesquisas na área, ainda escassas na literatura. Palavras-chave: Microplásticos grandes. Sedimentos. Ambientes pristinos. ASPA. Fauna marinha antártica. Espectroscopia Raman.
Resina da paineira: caracterização, impregnação com nanopartículas ferromagnéticas e aplicação para remoção de derivados de petróleo
Authors:   , Neves Ariany Cavalieri
Published: August 2022

A Ceiba speciosa St. Hil popularmente conhecida como paineira é uma árvore com grande importância na recuperação de ecossistemas degradados. Pouco se sabe sobre sua composição, sendo relatado apenas que alguns monossacarídeos que fazem parte da sua estrutura. Por ensaios prévios sabe-se que a resina da paneira apresenta alta capacidade de retenção de água, podendo ser considerada um hidrogel. A tendência atual é voltada para a utilização de materiais renováveis, porém a realidade é que ainda há uma enorme dependência dos produtos petrolífero e toda vez que há uma exploração, produção, transporte, armazenamento ou consumo de produtos petrolíferos o risco. A utilização de nanopartículas com biossorventes se mostra um caminho promissor para remoção, pois, além de diminuir a quantidade de matéria prima para se produzir as nanopartículas, os biossorventes trazem algumas melhorias físico-químicas e na maioria das vezes são produtos descartados ou inexplorados, seja de indústrias ou do próprio meio ambiente. Neste contexto, a fim de compreender as características físicas e químicas da resina da paineira, a mesma foi caracterizada através de técnicas difração de raio-X (XRD) e por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (SEM), além de avaliar seu comportamento em diferentes tipos de soluções eletrolíticas em concentrações diferentes ( 0,001 mol/L e 0,01 mol/L) e em diferentes pH e temperaturas. A resina apresentou um inchamento em pH=11,00 em até 37 vezes o valor da sua massa inicial, possivelmente devido a um maior número de cargas elétricas livres, o que aumenta a interação com as moléculas de água. O que pode caracterizar a mesma como um hidrogéis superabsorventes (SAH’S). Realizou-se a síntese das nanopartículas de magnetita (MNP) e da resina impregnada com óxido de ferro (R-MNP) obtendo como conversão 87% e 79% respectivamente. Foi realizado um planejamento fatorial para avaliar a remoção dos óleos diesel (D), óleo de motor novo (OMN) e óleo de motor usado (OMU) sendo que os parâmetros avaliados foram o tempo de contato, a temperatura e a quantidade de material utilizado para a remoção. Observou-se uma remoção de D de 89,86 ± 2,08% quando utilizando 50 mg de R-MNP, a 5 °C e tempo de contato de 30 min. Para o OMN a remoção foi de 70,05 ± 3,42% usando 70 mg de MNP, 5 °C e tempo de contato de 30 min. Enquanto o OMU a remoção foi de 72,14 ± 5,78 % usando 50 mg de MNP,45 °C e tempo de 30 min. A temperatura foi o parâmetro mais significativo de acordo com os gráficos de Pareto (95% de confiança) para todas as amostras de óleo consideradas neste estudo. Palavras-chave: Paineira. Resina. Caracterização. Derramamento de óleo. Bionanocompósito magnético. Nanotecnologia. Hidrogéis.
Entre o Parque Estadual Serra do Brigadeiro e os cafezais: A construção da paisagem cultural de Araponga
Authors:   , Miranda Vanessa Lopes de
Published: August 2022

Entre o Parque Estadual Serra do Brigadeiro e os cafezais: A construção da paisagem cultural de Araponga – MG (1980-2020). Orientador: Leonardo Civale. Este trabalho é resultado de uma pesquisa que visou conhecer e analisar as influências do turismo após implantação do Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro (PESB) na paisagem de Araponga – MG. Utilizou-se como recorte temporal 1996 a 2020 inicialmente, período entre a inauguração do parque e o início da pesquisa. Após realizar entrevistas esse recorte se ampliou para 1980 a 2020. Ao longo trabalho, discorre-se acerca do papel da paisagem na discussão sobre patrimônio cultural em uma pequena cidade de Minas Gerais, considerando que esta recebe influência do turismo advindo do Parque. Ao abordar “paisagem” considera-se aspectos morfológicos e simbólicos desse termo polissêmico, retoma-se que ele está atrelado à forma como as pessoas experienciam e se manifestam no espaço, assim, chega-se ao interesse de entender a percepção da comunidade que utiliza a paisagem, seja como moradia, seja como trabalho ou como fonte de alimento. Sabe- se que o Parque Estadual Serra do Brigadeiro foi inaugurado em meio a conflitos com os moradores próximos e com as prefeituras dos nove municípios que o integram devido à inserção de normatizações para preservação das áreas verdes. Esses conflitos possibilitaram o reconhecimento de uma comunidade unida e disposta a lutar pelo uso do seu espaço, sendo Araponga uma das protagonistas nesse contexto. Ao longo das entrevistas, a temática dos cafés especiais ganhou protagonismo na discussão de influências na paisagem de Araponga. A inserção desse tema contribuiu para fechar lacunas relacionadas à relação de moradores do entorno do Parque e visitantes. Dessa maneira, vislumbrou-se abordar o quanto o café e o Parque contribuíram no processo de formação do município de Araponga nas últimas décadas, além de entender que ambos colaboraram para a criação de pousadas e outros pontos de suporte para turistas. De forma complementar, a implantação do Parque possibilitou a manutenção de matas da Unidade de Conversação, mesmo com o avanço do plantio do café. Esse último, por sua vez, vem sendo realizado de forma a manter a mata nativa sem interromper a dinâmica econômica movimentada pelo mesmo. Após essa pesquisa, suscita-se trabalhos quepossam entrelaçar as individualidades presentes em cada município do Território Rural do PESB, bem como destacar essas particularidades, a fim de que possam ser preservadas. Palavras-chave: Paisagem. Pequenas Cidades. Araponga. Parque Estadual Serra do Brigadeiro.
Hypoglycemic Episode Masquerading Like Stroke: A Case Report in a Clinical Setting
Authors:   Internal Medicine Residency Program, Norton Community Hospital, Ballad Health, Mohsin , Ibrahim , Sadiq Zaynah ,   Department of Cardiology. Kaaj Health Care
Published: August 2022

Hypoglycemia is a major cause of neurological symptoms that can become frequent in diabetic patients. Hypoglycemia usually manifests with behavioral changes, confusion, and loss of consciousness. We report a case of a 75-year-old male who developed clinical features suggestive of stroke, which improved with dextrose infusion. The presentation overlaps with cerebrovascular accident and upon onset of symptoms, immediate treatment is deemed crucial. From a primary care provider standpoint, initial patient education on medication and consistent glucose monitoring is key to long-term management prevention of such hypoglycemic episodes. The presentations also highlight the importance of hypoglycemic awareness in diabetic patients.
Acute Paediatric Gastric Volvulus Case Report
Authors:   Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas, CA Blades , W Francis ,   Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas
Published: August 2022

The authors describe a potentially rare case of acute mesenteroaxial gastric volvulus in a pediatric patient. Gastric volvulus is a rare cause of non-bilious vomiting involving rotation of the stomach around its axis and has its peak incidence in the fifth decade of life. Acute gastric volvulus is a life-threatening, requires a high index of suspicion with prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent significant morbidity and mortality.
Pierre Simond and his Veilles afriquaines
Authors: Culpin D. J.
Published: August 2022

Les premiers huguenots français arrivent au Cap de Bonne Espérance en 1688, accompagnés de Pierre Simond, leur “ministre de religion”. Onze ans plus tard Simond commence une nouvelle traduction en vers du psautier huguenot, traduction qui paraît à Amsterdam en 1704 sous le titre de Veilles afriquaines et qui comprend essentiellement les 51 premiers psaumes. Ce texte, que l’on a appelé le premier texte littéraire et théologique écrit en Afrique du Sud, a vite disparu, pour ne revoir le jour qu’en 1997. Depuis sa redécouverte, le texte a été l’objet d’études portant principalement sur des questions de biographie, de bibliographie et de théologie. Pourtant, à ce jour, il n’existe aucune analyse des aspects littéraires, linguistiques et poétiques des Veilles afriquaines. Notre étude, qui a pour but de combler cette lacune, se concentre dans un premier temps sur des questions liées à la genèse et au développement du texte évoquées par Simond lui-même dans la Préface du psautier, puis sur une analyse de la langue et la poétique de Simond mises en rapport avec des dictionnaires et des livres de bon usage de l’époque. Les conclusions qui en ressortent nous rapprochent de la réalité vécue des premiers huguenots en Afrique du Sud, et mettent en lumière le développement de la langue et la poétique françaises à un moment tournant de l’histoire.
INFLUENCE OF MACROECONOMIC FACTORS ON THE GROWTH OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Authors: Kajwang Ben
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of macroeconomic factors on the growth of insurance industry in Kenya.

Materials and Methods: The main research approach used in this study relied on review of previous studies related to the study topic. This involves the use of secondary data obtained from institution records, government publications, historical and statistical records etc. This type of data is frequently chosen since it can be conveniently accessed and reduces the need for field research. Therefore, this study will rely heavily on already published studies, journals and annual records of insurance companies in Kenya to obtain secondary data that will be used to draw the results, conclusion and recommendations of the study.

Findings: The findings from the empirical studies were found to have conceptual, contextual and geographical gaps. This is because most of these studies discussed on either internal factors or both internal and macroeconomic factors influencing the performance or profitability of insurance companies. The findings of these studies were also limited to a few measures of growth of insurance firms. In addition, most of the empirical studies were not carried out in Kenya. Hence, the findings of these studies may differ due to the different governing systems used by different countries that also affect the operations of insurance companies.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study will be of great benefit to the different stakeholders in the insurance sector in Kenya. The management of the insurance companies will gain a broad understanding of the numerous macroeconomic factors and how they impact the performance and profitability of insurance firms. The policymakers in the insurance industry will also benefit from the suggestions and recommendations given on measures and policies that can be used to reduce the adverse effects of macroeconomic factors on the growth of the insurance industry. The findings of the study can also be used as a reference point to identify the macroeconomic factors that have a positive influence and those with a negative influence on the development of the insurance industry. Further, this study will also be relevant to the different researchers and academicians since the study's findings will be incorporated into their body of literature and act as a basis for their empirical studies. On the other hand, the scholars may also be  motivated to carry out additional research in order to improve on the theories used in this study and fill any identified research gaps.
ROLE OF INSURANCE IN AGRICULTURAL LENDING
Authors: Kajwang Ben
Published: August 2022

Purpose: This paper examines the role of insurance in providing loans for agricultural sector. There are many agricultural hazards that cannot be insured on a financially sound basis; nonetheless, there is room for enhanced insurance coverage of farm assets, of the life and health of individuals living in rural areas, and of certain specific dangers that affect crop and livestock production.

Methodology: A desktop literature review was used for this purpose. Relevant seminal references and journal articles for the study were identified using Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria entailed papers that were not over 5 years old.

Findings: The insurance framework in agricultural lending that has been presented calls for the participation of policymakers and implementers in addition to marketing channels and micro users. Agricultural insurance penetration based on the research of both the demand and supply side and it might be used as a tool for lowering the level of physical risk.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: It is necessary to have experts, researchers, and extension agents step up their guidance and supervision efforts. Because it was difficult to discover a source of long-term funding or sponsorships, international and regional technical assistance, expertise, and financial support were urgently required.
CHALLENGES FACING IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (CPDS) IN THE INSURANCE SECTOR IN KENYA
Authors: Kajwang Ben
Published: August 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not insurance industry employees in Kenya were properly trained in the area of continuous professional development, and to identify the significant challenges that arose during the implementation of CPD. Continuing professional development, also known as CPD, is an ongoing professional activity in which a practitioner identifies, undertakes, and evaluates learning appropriate to the maintenance and development of the highest standards of practice within an evolving scope of practice.

Methodology: This study focuses mostly on conducting a literature review, specifically one that examines previous research on Continuous Development Programs and a search of the relevant literature was incorporated into the work technique. Relevant seminal references and journal articles for the study were identified using Google Scholar beginning in 2018 and ending in 2022.

Findings: It was revealed that the challenges to CPD in insurance sectors was lack of self-motivation, a person's life circumstances, lack of information about learning possibilities, a shortage of employees, inadequate notification and communication regarding study days, and lack of support. Staff shortages and the accompanying rise in work load was also a challenge to CPD implementation.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: In order to have a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles that stand in the way of continuing professional development (CPD) in the insurance sector, the insurance sector should include all three of the most important stakeholders: insurance employees, professional bodies, and employers.
Korea-China Bilateral Relations using the GDELT big data: 1992-2021
Authors:   Global Knowledge and Convergence Association, Lee HeeJeong Jasmine , Park Ki Cheol
Published: August 2022

For the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, various relationship has been made in different fields, such as economic cooperation, cultural/academic exchanges, and military affairs have varied according to the situation of the times. One option to analyse this is to use data objectively with the analysis being based on computer-recognized information
In order to better understand the relationship between Korea and China objectively through data can be guaranteed if human intervention or interference is prevented and analyzed based on information recognized by computers, and the results of this analysis can be useful in many fields.
This study analyzed big data-based time series event data (GDELT) and analyzed the conflict-cooperation relationship between Korea and China for the past 30 years after the establishment of diplomatic ties. Based on the Goldstein value of the conflict-cooperation spectrum, the annual average conflict-cooperation degree was measured. In addition, the tone of the news article was analyzed and schematized based on the emotional index with the negative-positive spectrum.
This study tracked the process of changes in the conflict-cooperation index and emotional index between the two countries from 1992 to 2021, analyzed the change in relations between the two countries and the psychological distance between the two countries, and verified that GDELT is useful. Simultaneously this study was written to contribute to finding a more effective approach in determining future policies toward China using GDELT based on the validity and reliability of the analysis.
A Study on the Character Shape of Mythical Heroes in Modern Chinese Novels: Focusing on Maodun’s 『The Twilight』
Authors:   Global Knowledge and Convergence Association, Hwang Jeong Hyeo
Published: August 2022

This paper presupposes『 The Twilight: The Romance of China in 1930』 as a myth, and examines how an individual named Wu Sun-fu, a writer Maodun, and Chinese society proceeded with the process of exploration to perform tasks, and as a result, what alternatives were to China’s future. In particular, Wu Sun-fu suggests a kind of clarity and inevitability in that he gives up being a hero and decides to enter a new stage, while the heroic figure commonly borrowed by May 4th modern writers usually enlighten the people in a superior position and does not hesitate to sacrifice himself, finally it ends up being tragic. First of all, Chapter 2 examines the transition of Maodun’s creative consciousness and the process of the birth of a hero named Wu Sun-fu. In Chapter 3, we will analyze Wu Sun-fu's heroism, the process of becoming no longer a hero, and the process of creating a labor class as a new hero in conjunction with Northrop Frye’s mythological criticism theory. At this time, economic vocabulary such as national capital, sales capitalism, and labor class implies important concepts to analyze the downfall of heroes and the birth process of new heroes. In other words, the heroic figure who advocated the pursuit of ideal personality and the modification of national character in the May 4th period will collapse, and now, in order to transform society, the physical foundation of society must be changed around “economy and life.” The labor class presented as the subject is a new hero of the new society, and Maodun also hinted at the appearance of this character at the same time as the fall of Wu Sun-fu in the work. In the period of mayhem and transition, Maodun presents the future of China through the replacement of these figures in『 The Twilight: The Romance of China in 1930』, and speaks of the justification that this is an inevitable result.
ÖĞRENME AMAÇLI YAZMANIN İLKÖĞRETİM ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN AKADEMİK BAŞARI VE YAZMAYA YÖNELİK TUTUMLARINA ETKİSİ
Authors: TARİKDAROĞLU Miraç , AKAR Muhammed Said
Published: August 2022

Bu çalışmada, öğrenme amaçlı yazma uygulamalarının ilköğretim dördüncü sınıf öğrencilerinin yazmaya yönelik tutumların ve “Madde ve Değişim” ünitesindeki akademik başarılarına etkisinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada yarı deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. İlköğretim dördüncü sınıf seviyesinde dört şube alınarak bu şubelerden ikisi deney grubunu diğer ikisi ise kontrol grubunu oluşturacak şekilde rastgele atama yapılmıştır. Araştırma deney gruplarında 52 ve kontrol gruplarında 53 olmak üzere toplam 105 öğrenci ile yürütülmüştür. Deney ve kontrol gruplarına yazmaya yönelik tutum ölçeği (YYTÖ) ve Madde ve Değişim akademik başarı testi (MDABT) ön test olarak verilmiştir. Fen Bilgisi dersi kapsamında “Madde ve Değişim Ünitesinin” öğretiminde öğrenme amaçlı yazma etkinlikleri ile 7 haftalık bir uygulama gerçekleştirilmiştir. Deney grubu olarak belirlenen gruplarda öğrencilere mektup yazdırılırken kontrol grubundaki öğrencilere özet yazdırılmıştır. Uygulama sonrasında deney ve kontrol gruplarına YYTÖ ve MDABT son test olarak uygulanmıştır. Veriler SPSS programından yararlanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Ayrıca bu araştırmada elde edilen sonuçlardan faydalanılarak bundan sonraki çalışmalara ilişkin alan yazıları için öneriler sunulmuştur.
The Influence of Verbal Ability on the Writing Achievement of Undergraduates of Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Authors: Regis-Onuoha Adaeze , Ken Chukwu Uche , Chinedu-Oko Chioma
Published: August 2022

This study investigated the extent to which verbal ability would influence the writing achievement of fresh undergraduate students of Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. The pretest, posttest, control group, quasi experimental design was employed for the study. A sample of 425 students from a population of 5300 newly admitted undergraduates from four different faculties and departments of the university were the study participants. Three departments were used as the experimental groups while one was the control. These faculties and departments were selected through simple random sampling. A writing achievement test and a verbal ability test were the instruments used for the study. The data were collected from the writing scores and verbal test scores of the participants and analysed using mean and standard deviation, as well as Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). From the results of the study, it was found that verbal ability level did not significantly affect the writing achievement of participants. The findings indicate that students who apply themselves to their studies can excel in their writing irrespective of their level of verbal ability. It was therefore recommended that teachers in the different educational institutions should encourage their students to become proficient in the different areas of language covered by the verbal ability tests as this would help the students excel in their tertiary courses, while on the other hand, students should apply themselves to their studies as hard work and not verbal ability level is a key determinant determine in performance and achievement in their English language and other courses.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO NA ELABORAÇÃO DO PLANO DE PARTO
Authors: Sena Pereira Williany , Christian de Oliveira Felix Hugo , Valéria dos Santos Claudia
Published: August 2022

Objetivo: Refletir sobre a importância da atuação do enfermeiro na elaboração do plano de parto (PP), e esclarecer as dificuldades encontradas pelo enfermeiro na implementação do plano de parto na consulta de pré-natal à gestante, visando o empoderamento da mulher. Método: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, realizado através da busca de artigos científicos publicados no idioma português, inglês e espanhol voltados para a área de assistência de enfermagem, nas bases de dados Medical Literature Analysis and Retrival System Online (MEDLINE), Base de dados de Enfermagem (BDENF), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (PUBMED) e na biblioteca eletrônica Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO. Resultados: A mulher que vem sendo orientada por um profissional de enfermagem, durante o pré-natal, com informações acerca da gestação, parto e puerpério, vivencia esses momentos com maior segurança e satisfação. O PP está entre as técnicas que devem ser estimuladas durante  a  gestação,  de  acordo  como   preconiza a Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS). Considerações finais: Aponta-se que a inclusão da elaboração do PP na rotina de pré-natal seja positiva no requisito empoderamento feminino diante do trabalho de parto. Devem ser ofertadas, para as gestantes, todas as informações acerca do trabalho de parto, do parto e dos cuidados com os recém-nascidos.
Influence of Appreciative Intelligence and Innovation Factors on Innovation: An Empirical Study
Authors: Vishwanath Pai M. , Aithal P. S.
Published: August 2022

Purpose: Innovation is a critical factor for everlasting success of an organization. Innovation factors along with Appreciative Intelligence are the essential characteristics an organization should have to tread upon the path of successful innovation. Every organization follows some processes, protocols and practices for the day to day and long term operations. Some practices form an important aspect for the success of an organization. Certain practices followed become critical characteristics to beat the competition. Bench marking is always very important to know the strength and weakness of an organization. Thus every organization should know their potential in innovation curve. Since the components of Innovation factors and Appreciative Intelligence are both tangible and intangible, measuring the influence of each of them is not linear. A specific tool developed by me is used for this purpose. The result is analysed to reveal the innovation capability of an organization. Depending on the result measures can be taken by the organization to enhance their innovation potential.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Companies belonging to different sectors are contacted and the online tool is circulated among the employees to give the details. The details given are analysed with another tool.
Findings/Result: Based on the data received from the tool developed which has components of both Innovation Factors and Appreciative Intelligence the Innovation capability of the organization is inferred. It is found out that an organization which has imbibed the characteristics of Innovation factors and Appreciative Intelligence are more Innovative and successful.
Originality/Value: The tool developed can be used to benchmark an organization on their Innovation Capability and to improve if need be.
Paper Type: Empirical Research
Enabling intelligent and interactive immersion in smart environments
Authors:   , Al-Rahamneh Anas
Published: August 2022

In recent years, the Smart City concept has grown in popularity, and a significant number of cities around the world have adopted smart city strategies. Smart and sustainable cities are an emerging urban development approach due to their immense potential to improve environmental sustainability. The Smart City concept is based on collecting, analyzing, and displaying a large amount of data and information concerning urban systems and subsystems. As time goes by, the capacity of smart cities for generating digital information has grown exponentially. However, this digital information is heterogeneous, massive, collected from different sources, generated in different formats, and in most cases not structured, which exacerbates the situation of extracting valuable knowledge from data. Therefore, it is fundamental to handle the significant volumes of heterogeneous sensed data and to integrate such data along with information and analysis tools into a comprehensive platform. This can ensure the security, efficiency, and performance of the different Smart City tasks. A comprehensive software platform could provide services such as facilities for application development, integration of heterogeneous data sources, deployment, and management to ease the construction of sophisticated Smart Cities’ applications. In this context, the work begins with a concise description of the concept of smart city and the technologies involved in it. It addresses the development of an urban data platform along with how to obtain and integrate information from sensors and other data sources, in order to provide aggregated and intelligent views of raw data to support various domains within the city; in our case, smart mobility. The platform architecture is implemented following a five-layer model that considers elements from perception, sensing to data management, processing, and visualization. With the aim of evaluating the efficiency of the developed platform, three different use cases are described and analyzed, which have been implemented in the city of Pamplona, Spain, as vertical services linked to the platform: intelligent urban mobility-bike handling, bike-2-bike communication, and restricted vehicle access zone control system. Ultimately, this work provides an experiment to assess different long-range wireless communication technologies to enable their implementation within an urban environment.
Studies of Salt-Induced Damage to Roadside Plants in Ontario
Authors: Hofstra G. , Hall R. , Lumis G.P.
Published: August 2022

"Salt applied to highways runs off into streams increasing their salt content during the winter and penetrates the soil resulting in elevated levels of Na and Cl within 30 m of the highway. The salt that is most damaging to vegetation is that which is carried onto trees and shrubs as wind-borne spray: Evergreens are very sensitive, as can be seen when needles turn brown in early spring. Buds and twigs are killed on deciduous trees, flower buds being the more sensitive. Injury can be reduced by planting tolerant species in salt spray areas."
The Use of Fire in Right-Of-Way Maintenance
Authors: Arner Dale
Published: August 2022

Prescribed burning as a maintenance technique on utility line rights-of-way (ROW) has largely been ignored. Research at Mississippi State University has shown that on ROW in extensively forested areas where plowing of fire lanes is feasible, fire can be economically competitive with those maintenance techniques now in common use. Plant communities of high value to upland game animals have been developed and maintained by fire on ROW in Alabama and Mississippi.
Resident Attitudes Toward Selected Characteristics of Street Tree Plantings
Authors: Kalmbach Kevin , Kielbaso J. James
Published: August 2022

A survey of social attitudes toward selected characteristics of street tree plantings in five midwestern cities indicates that trees are aesthetically desirable in urban settings and that street trees over twenty-five feet tall are aesthetically preferable to smaller trees. Street tree planting densities of one tree per house appear satisfactory to a large segment of the population and street tree size preference is largely independent of a person's age, degree of education and sex.
Detection of Decay in Trees
Authors: Shortle Walter
Published: August 2022

New ideas and new tools give the arborist new opportunities to better assess the hazard potential of decayed trees. Before using electronics to help detect decay in trees, today's arborist must first train the "mind's eye" to "see" inside the living tree. A model system called CODIT has been developed to explain the patterns of discoloration and decay in wounded trees. With an understanding of the model, a batterypowered drill, and a pulsed-current resistance meter, the arborist can get a good picture of what the inside of a tree is like. With better detection comes the need for better professional judgment to determine how to treat decayed trees.
The Economics of Urban Tree Inventory Systems: Fort Worth, a Case Study
Authors: Massey Joseph , Murphey Wayne , Dewers Robert
Published: August 2022

Costs associated with establishing a computerized urban tree inventory system are estimated using data developed during the establishment of METRIS in Fort Worth. Economic efficiency measures are identified and applied to system development. The question of economic feasibility for the development and use of such systems is addressed.
ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution Management in Mainland Southeast Asia
Authors: Fongissara Noppachai , Buddharaksa Watcharabon
Published: August 2022

The study discusses the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution management in Mainland Southeast Asia by analyzing haze pollution management among ASEAN members using regime theories and ASEAN Principles. The data analysis was taken from articles, research papers, and ASEAN strategic plans on transboundary haze pollution management in Mainland Southeast Asia based on the regime theories and ASEAN principles. The findings revealed that the outcomes of ATHP led to a decrease in the haze level in Mainland Southeast Asia because of the Haze Free ASEAN 2020 roadmap and action plans. Consequently, the initial plans did not result in widespread success practically in meeting the Haze Free vision in 2020. The efforts and processes were hindered because of the respect for the sovereignty of nations which is part of the ASEAN working culture known as the “ASEAN Way”. As a result, the process for alleviating of the regional haze problem management is to focus on cross-border cooperation and the mutual establishment of regional standards among the ASEAN members. Therefore, it is necessary to have an agreement protocol and law enforcement to solve border disputes concerning the haze problem for all countries to follow. This will make possible a haze-free zone in the region.