bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Edentulousness among Patients Visiting a Dental Unit of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Acharya Lochana , Gupta Abhishek , Shrestha Prabhat , Poudyal Sijan , Poudel Sabina
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Edentulousness (partial or complete) is a sequel of tooth loss and is an indicator of the oral health status of a population. Edentulousness has a series of deleterious consequences for oral and general health. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of edentulousness among patients visiting the dental unit of a tertiary care centre.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out based on hospital records of patients visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Prosthodontics of a tertiary care centre from 1 January 2019 to 30 December 2019 to see the prevalence of edentulousness. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 077/ 078 /40). A convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.

Results: Among 4697 patients, edentulousness was found in 403 (8.58%) (7.78-9.38, 95% Confidence Interval). Partial edentulous were 263 (65.30%) and complete edentulous were 140 (34.70%). Of the total partial edentulous patient, Kennedy’s class III found in 200 (76.05%) was the most common pattern followed by Kennedy’s class I in 32 (12.17%), class II in 21 (7.98%) and class IV in 10 (3.80%) patients respectively.

Conclusions: The prevalence of edentulousness was similar to other studies done in similar settings. Since edentulousness is a preventable problem, it should be addressed with high priority.
Spondylolysis among Patients Without Low Back Pain in a Diagnostic Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sharma Bishwanath , Panta Om Biju , Thapa Bikash Raj , Thapa Suresh
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Spondylolysis can either be asymptomatic or can cause significant low back pain. It is sometimes associated with the translation of one vertebra over another and is termed spondylolisthesis. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of spondylolysis among patients without low back pain in a diagnostic centre.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in a referral diagnostic centre from 15 December 2018 to 14 December 2021 . Ethical approval was obtained from the Nepal Health Research Council (Reference number: 2903). Images of a computed tomography scan of the abdomen performed for other abdominal causes and without low back pain were reconstructed in the sagittal and coronal plane and evaluated for the presence of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in the lumbar spine. Demographic data were taken from the hospital records. Convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.

Results: Among 768 patients without low back pain, spondylolysis was found in 59 (7.68%) (5.80-9.56, 95% Confidence Interval). Spondylolisthesis was found in only 16 (27.1%) individuals with spondylolysis. The majority of spondylolysis cases were encountered in L5 level in 54 (91.53%). The mean age of patients with spondylolysis was 41.9±14.46 years. Male to female ratio was 1:1.18.

Conclusions: The prevalence of spondylolysis in our study was found to be similar to other studies done in similar settings.
Karakteristik Tekwan Instan Ikan Gabus (Channa striata) dengan Waktu Pembekuan yang Berbeda
Authors: Joshua  , Jaya Fitra Mulia , Indah Anggraini
Published: February 2023

Tekwan adalah makanan khas Sumatera Selatan, mempunyai kadar air tinggi sehingga mudah mengalami berbagai kerusakan. Berbagai penelitian seperti tekwan kering namun terdapat kelemahan yaitu waktu penyajian yang cukup lama karena harus dilakukan perendaman terlebih dahulu, untuk itu perlu dilakukan penelitian tekwan yang disajikan dalam waktu singkat. Â Pada penelitian ini menggunakan pembekuan untuk menghasilkan tekwan kering dengan variasi waktu bertujuan untuk mendapatkan tekwan kering yang disajikan dalam waktu singkat (tekwan instan) . Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik tekwan instan, terdiri dari tiga tarafÂ  tiga ulangan dengan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK). PerlakuanÂ  dari waktu Pembekuan (A1=12 jam , A2=24 jam, A3=36 jam). Parameter yang diamati uji fisik warna, tekstur, jumlah pori, lama rehidrasi, uji kimia kadar air, kadar abu, kadar protein, serta uji organoleptik. Hasil analisis keragaman menunjukkan waktu pembekuan yang berbeda berpengaruh nyata terhadap Warna Lightness, Â folding test dan tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap warna Chroma, warna Hue, jumlah pori, lama rehidrasi dan Secara sensoris. Karakteristik terbaik A1 warna (Lightness 58,38%, Chroma 11,99 %, Hue 71, 36Â°), tesktur 212,70 g.f, lama rehidrasi 18,03 menit, jumlah pori 26,67%, Kadar air 15.38%, kadar abu 3,77%, kadar protein 12,16%Â  serta sensoris warna 7,90 (suka), tekstur 7,10 (suka), aroma 7,10 (suka), rasa 7,20 (suka) folding test 4,40 (grade A, dilipat satu kali tidak retak).
IMPLICATIONS OF IMPLEMENTING EDUCATION AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS POST COVID-19: OVERVIEW OF CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC POLICIES
Authors: Iping Baso
Published: February 2023

This study aims to find out how the challenges of higher education institutions are after the Covid-19 pandemic and what are the strategic policies of higher education institutions in the implementation of post-covid-19 education and learning. The method used is descriptive method and the data collection method is through field research and literature. The data were then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results obtained: First, the challenges of higher education institutions after the Covid 19 pandemic are: (a) Closing of educational institutions; (b) Creation of learning materials or content; (c) The level of achievement of learning targets is not optimal; (d) The online lecture system has not been fully followed by adequate lecturer capacity; and (e) The transformation of digital learning also has the effect of fatigue conditions and increased stress. Second, various strategies for educational institutions after the Covid-19 pandemic are: (a) Lecturers and students must improve internet and computer literacy skills; (b) Redefining learning outcomes: (c) Lecturers must ensure the readiness of lecture materials with perspective; (d) Determine the duration of each learning unit: (e) Assessment in the form of quizzes and independent assignments must be ready; and (f) Campuses must prepare sufficient infrastructure and bandwidth.
TINJAUAN YURIDIS TERHADAP KEDUDUKAN ALAT BUKTI ELEKTRONIK BERDASARKAN PUTUSAN MK NOMOR 20/PUU-XIV/2016
Authors: Ariana I Nengah
Published: February 2023

Teknologi informasi memegang peran penting bagi masa kini maupun mendatang yang dengan sendirinya merubah perilaku masyarakat. Teknologi informasi berkontribusi dalam hukum pembuktian di Indonesia dengan diakuinya alat bukti berbentuk elektronik. Pada tahun 2016, Mahkamah Konstitusi Republik Indonesia mengeluarkan Putusan MK Nomor 20/PUU-XIV/2016 yang memberikan dampak yuridis terhadap perubahan definisi alat bukti elektronik yang sah. Putusan ini dinilai bertolak belakang dengan semangat dibuatnya UU ITE dan menyebabkan suatu kekaburan norma terkait kedudukan alat bukti elektronik yang sah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengkaji pengaturan hukum terhadap kedudukan alat bukti elektronik dan akibat hukum putusan MK Nomor 20/PUU-XIV/2016. Penelitian ini tergolong penelitian kualitatif dengan metode yuridis normatif, sehingga sumber yang digunakan berasal dari data kepustakaan, baik sumber hukum primer, sekunder, maupun tersier. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa pengaturan hukum kedudukan alat bukti elektronik di Indonesia pada UU ITE mengalami perubahan sejak Putusan MK Nomor 20/PUU-XIV/2016 yang telah memberikan penafsiran terhadap frasa informasi elektronik dan/atau dokumen elektronik dalam pasal 5 ayat (1) dan ayat (2), dan pasal 44 huruf b UU ITE mengenai ketentuan alat bukti yang sah dan berimplikasi pada fungsi alat bukti elektronik dalam hukum pidana yakni timbulnya ketidakpastian hukum terhadap keabsahan alat bukti elektronik dalam persidangan dan terjadinya perbedaan penafsiran dalam penegakan hukum.
PENYIDIKAN TINDAK PIDANA PERBANKAN TERHADAP PEGAWAI BANK SYARIAH YANG MELAKUKAN TRANSAKSI TANPA PERSETUJUAN NASABAH (Studi Pada Ditreskrimsus Polda Sumatera Barat)
Authors: Dasman Yosvenli
Published: February 2023

Prinsip Bank Syariah berlandaskan pada nilai-nilai keadilan, kemanfaatan, keseimbangan, dan keuniversalan sebagaimana disebutkan dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 21 Tahun 2008 tentang Perbankan Syariah. Namun dalam pelaksanaannya terjadi tindak pidana yang dilakukan oleh pegawai bank seperti yang ditangani oleh Ditreskrimsus Polda Sumatera Barat. Selain menimbulkan kerugian bagi korban, juga dapat memberikan citra buruk terhadap Bank. Sehingga diperlukan adanya penyidikan dalam mengungkap kejahatan khusus yang hanya dapat dilakukan oleh pihak internal Bank.
KEWAJIBAN LIBYA TERHADAP INDONESIA TERKAIT TUMPAHNYA MINYAK MENTAH YANG MENCEMARI PERAIRAN INDONESIA
Authors: Yanko Yosua
Published: February 2023

Penelitian hukum mengenai kewajiban negara Libya terhadap Indonesia terkait tumpahnya minyak mentah yang mencemari perairan Indonesia, dimana hal itu menimbulkan tanggung jawab berdasarkan perjanjian internasional mengenai pencemaran laut karena negara Libya adalah salah satu dari anggota terkait perjanjian internasional tersebut. Maka negara Libya harus mentaati ketentuan-ketentuan dalam United Nations Convention on the Law Of the Sea 1982, International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969, Deklarasi Stockholm dan Deklarasi Rio de Janeiro 1992. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tanggung jawab yang dilakukan oleh Negara Libya akibat tumpahan minyak mentah yang mencemari perairan Indonesia akibat indsiden tubrukan dengan kapal MV Sinar Kapuas asal Singapura. Metode normatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini berfokus pada prinsip strict liability dan perjanjian internasional laut, diantaranya adalah United Nations Convention on the Law Of the Sea 1982, International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969, Deklarasi Stockholm dan Deklarasi Rio de Janeiro 1992. Pencemaran laut oleh minyak mentah yang dilakukan oleh kapal tanker MT Alyarmouk asal Libya menimbulkan tanggung jawab yang mana oleh International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969 ditentukan sebagai tanggung jawab mutlak.
IMPLIKASI YURIDIS UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 12 TAHUN 2022 TENTANG TINDAK PIDANA KEKERASAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP KORBAN DALAM SISTIM PERADILAN PIDANA TERPADU YANG BERKEADILAN GENDER
Authors: Nova Efren , Elda Edita
Published: February 2023

Sexual abuse is an act of violence and treatment that degrades human dignity, which is contrary to the values of God and humanity, and disturbs the security and tranquility of the social community. Handling victims of sexual abuse is very important, because the violence has caused various injuries to victims, such as fear, prolonged trauma, feelings of shame, evidentiary problems, repetitive questions by investigators, and the police investigations report process was not carried out properly so that it was difficult for the victim to recount the sexual abuse they experienced. If we look at many cases of violence against women and children, there are still no clear legal solutions. The promulgation of Law Number 12 of 2022 about sexual violence (UU TPKS), it is an effort to reform the law and overcome problems in legal protection of women and children from sexual abuse, namely as follows: preventing all forms of sexual violence, handling, protecting, and recovering victims, carry out law enforcement and rehabilitate perpetrators, create an environment where there is no sexual violence, and ensure non-repetition of sexual violence. Therefore, the problems statement in this research are: First, how are the regulation for the victims management of sexual violence based on Law Number 12 of 2022 about sexual violence (UU TPKS) and the Penal Code. Second, what are the juridical implications of the Law Number 12 of 2022 about sexual violence (UU TPKS) on victims in an Integrated Criminal Justice System that is gender-equitable. The problem approach in this study is a normative juridical, with data sources being the Criminal Procedure Code, the Penal Code, the Law Number 12 of 2022 about sexual violence (UU TPKS), Academic Papers on the Draft Law on the Elimination of Sexual Violence and other relevant sources. The results of the research show that the regulation of the Integrated Criminal Justice System in the UU TPKS regulated in Articles 20-64 is an effort to complement and strengthen the provisions on the rights of victims as regulated in existing laws and regulations. Meanwhile, the juridical implications of the UUTPKS for the Integrated Criminal Justice System are a guarantee of legal certainty, justice and the benefit of law in law enforcement of the Crime of Sexual Violence. A gender-just criminal justice system is one of the breakthroughs to change a non-gender-oriented legal system into a gender-oriented legal system. The system is expected to be able to respond to situations that are always experienced by women and children who are victims of gender-based sexual violence.
Building Laws and Public Health: An undergraduate elective pedagogy for architecture students sensitising on the role of building practitioners in preventing disease through the built environment.
Authors: Singh Raja
Published: February 2023

This short communication describes an academic semester-long choice-based elective program that was offered to students of senior classes of bachelor of architecture. The intent of this communication is to document and share the work with practitioners and the academia. This way it can be replicated and students of architecture and planning be made aware especially as the world had a recent memory of the COVID-19 pandemic, when public health became all the more important. They were taught the role of building laws which building practitioners can utilise in preventing disease causing conditions that may occur through the built environment. The basis of instruction was evidence derived from peer-reviewed scientific literature. Various class exercises were performed in order to train the students to get a sensitivity towards the health of inhabitants while designing the built environment. The course was structured into six exercises which were taught over a semester. This was also followed by small scale research projects that students designed and undertook independently. This short communication is a description of the same and warrants further work to replicate and test the effectiveness of the same.
La comunicación del miedo
Authors: Musicco Daniela
Published: February 2023

El miedo se ha comunicado a través de todos los medios posibles al alcance humano, ha atravesado la historia en la pintura, música, literatura y cine, pasando a formar parte de los medios de comunicación de masas y sociales.Se levanta la hipótesis observada a través de distintos estudios de la posibilidad de que el miedo esté transformando los propios medios, cambiando su forma y su contenido. En un progresar de la utilización del miedo como instrumento de poder se pervierten los términos y no son los medios al servicio de la comunicación del miedo sino es el miedo quien pone a su servicio los medios.

A través de un recorrido por diferentes manifestaciones sociales y culturales de la comunicación del miedo, se constata que el miedo es una de las pulsiones decisivas en el ser humano y, si bien por un lado pudiera ser considerado la primera alarma para protegerse de una amenaza, por otro se convierte en el primer barrote para atenazar y amordazar al alma. Se concluye la necesidad contemporánea de contraponer la esperanza al miedo último, que es la muerte.
BUKTI EFISIENSI BANK SYARIAH DI INDONESIA DAN MALAYSIA: ROA, BANK SIZE DAN NPF
Authors: Wardana Guntur Kusuma , Abdani Fadlil
Published: February 2023

The study aims to determine the efficiency level of Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as the effect of Return on Assets (ROA), Bank size and Non-Performing Financing (NPF) on the efficiency of Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia and Malaysia for the 2015-2020 period by using Tobit regression test. The type of research carried out is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. Purposive sampling is a sampling method used in this study with a sample of 5 Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia and Malaysia. The results of the study indicate that all Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia during the study period were efficient as a whole in the research sample as many as 3 Islamic Commercial Banks, while the National Khazanah Bank of Malaysia, there were Islamic banks that were still not efficient as many as one Islamic bank and one other bank the results were efficient. The results of the Tobit regression test state that the ROA and NPF variables have a significant effect on efficiency. In contrast, Bank size has no significant effect on efficiency.
MENGUNGKAP NILAI PENENTUAN HARGA JUAL VIRTUAL ITEM GAME AVABEL ONLINE: STUDI FENOMENOLOGI
Authors: Haryadi Bambang , Hery Andi
Published: February 2023

This research aims to find out the values behind determining the selling price of virtual items, using a qualitative method in the form of a phenomenological approach. The approach was chosen because researchers need depth to reveal the reality behind the phenomenon. Informants in the study were business people and virtual item customers. The research plunges directly into the game as a player and finds out information directly. The results showed that the practice of determining the selling price of virtual items that occurred had several concepts in common with the theory, namely in the calculation of the cost of production. But coupled with the treatment of a sense of friendship in determining prices. This sense of friendship is manifested in the form of selling price "adjustments" for the sake of friendship. In addition, the form of friendship is in the form of discounts for party or guild friends who are buyers.
PENGARUH PEMBIAYAAN MUDHARABAH, MUSYARAKAH, DAN MURABAHAH TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS BPRS DI DAERAH TAPAL KUDA JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Ningsih Wiwik Fitria , Yusuf Muhammad Angga , Handayani Yuniorita Indah
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pembiayaan mudharabah , musyarakah dan murabahah terhadap  profitablitas  BPRS  di daerah Tapal Kuda dengan variabel yang diteliti adalah pembiayaan Mudharabah, pembiayaan Musyarakah dan pembiayaan Murabahah dan menggunakan rasio NPM. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi yang digunakan berjumlah  7 Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Syariah   dan sampel yang digunakan 3 Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Syariah dengan teknik  purposive sampling meliputi BPRS Asri Madani Nusantara Jember, BPRS Daya Artha Mentari Pasuruan, dan BPRS Ummu Pasuruan selama periode 2015 – 2019. Sumber data yang diperoleh dari hasil publikasi BPRS terkait dan melalui website resmi OJK. Jenis data yang diperoleh  merupakan data sekunder berdasarkan hasil laporan keuangan tahunan   BPRS.  Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial pembiayaan mudharabah tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, pembiayaan musyarakah tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, sedangkan pembiayaan murabahah tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas. Secara simultan pembiayaan mudharabah, musyarakah, dan murabahah tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap profitabilitas.
PENGARUH DIMENSI INKLUSI KEUANGAN DAN FINTECH TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI NEGARA BERKEMBANG DI ASIA DENGAN INDEKS INKLUSI KEUANGAN TINGGI
Authors: Saraswati Birgitta Dian
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of access dimensions, availability dimensions, usage dimensions as indicators of financial inclusion and fintech on economic growth in Indonesia, India, Thailand, the Philippines and Cambodia which are developing countries in Asia with a high level of financial inclusion. The data used is a combined panel data between the crosssection data of the five countries and the time series in the 2015-2019 time period. By using the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) method, this study shows that the availability dimension with the number of commercial bank branch offices has a significant effect in a negative direction and the usage dimension with loans disbursed by commercial banks has a significant positive effect on economic growth. While the access dimension with indicators of ownership of commercial bank savings accounts and payment fintech has no significant effect on economic growth.
ANALISIS PENGARUH WORK LIFE BALANCE DAN PERSON JOB FIT TERHADAP AFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT
Authors: Fatimah Tuti , Gunawan Andreas Wahyu
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh dari work life balance dan person job fit terhadap affective organizational commitment dan pengaruh affective organizational commitment terhadap job performance. Data analisis diperoleh melalui kuesioner mencakup 97 karyawan PT Asiatrust Technovima Qualiti. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan structural equation modelling dengan Smart PLS 3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa work life balance dan person job fit berpengaruh positif terhadap affective organizational commitment, serta affective organizational commitment berpengaruh positif terhadap job performance. Sehingga manajemen sumber daya manusia di perusahaan perlu memperhatikan kebutuhan karyawan terkait pemenuhan work life balance dan person job fit agar dapat mendorong peningkatan komitmen karyawan terhadap perusahaan dan job performance karyawan dalam mendukung pencapaian tujuan perusahaan.
MODEL INKUBASI BISNIS KOLABORASI DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP INOVASI INDUSTRI KREATIF DI JAWA TIMUR INDONESIA
Authors: Anjaningrum Widiya Dewi , Sidi Agus Purnomo , Yogatama Ahmad Nizar , Hermawati Adya , Suci Rahayu Puji
Published: February 2023

Creative industries must innovate in this digital era to face the rapidly changing business environment and fierce competition. This study explored the collaborative business incubation model by stakeholders in the creative economy sector and its impact on tenant innovation. The innovations emphasized in this study are product innovation and marketing innovation. A total of 190 creative entrepreneurs in East Java have been researched using a set of questionnaires and produced quantitative data, which is then analyzed statistically through PLS analysis. The study results show that business incubation mentors significantly affect product innovation, not marketing innovation. On the other hand, the business incubation method significantly affects marketing innovation but not product innovation. Meanwhile, the business incubation curriculum significantly affects both product and marketing innovation. Further research is expected to analyze the type of mentor and the right business incubation method for tenants to significantly impact product and marketing innovation.
PROYEKSI MINAT BELI KONSUMEN HIDROPONIK
Authors: Batubara Maryam , Saputri Yuliana
Published: February 2023

This research aims to find the most significant selling potential of hydroponic plants. This study compared three types of hydroponic plants: kale, spinach and Pak Choy. The potential sales of the three plants were compared using several methods, namely Naive, Moving Average, Single Exponential Smoothing, and Decomposition Additive. Water spinach and Pak Choy got the highest forecast using the decomposition-additive sales forecasting method, while spinach used single exponential smoothing. The prediction of hydroponic and Pak Choy vegetable sales time is more varied than spinach, which is estimated to be the same as the previous year's sales. Water spinach and Pak Choy hydroponic vegetables have great sales opportunities in 2022.
PERAN CITRA MEREK SEBAGAI MEDIASI ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH TERHADAP MINAT BELI SKINCARE AVOSKIN
Authors: Abadi Andhika Pangestu , Fitri Raisa
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of Avoskin Instagram Skincare followers' purchase intention by using electronic word of mouth to act as an independent variable with brand image as a mediating variable. This study uses followers of Avoskin's Instagram social media account as a population, aged at least 18 years. Non-probability sampling and purposive sampling methods were used as sampling techniques with a total sample of 170 respondents. Data collection was carried out through online questionnaires as a survey method. SEM (Structural Equation Model) is used as a data analysis method with the PLS technique using the SmartPLS software. The findings obtained by the researchers indicate that the application of electronic word of mouth on the Avoskin online social platform has a positive effect on the purchase intention Avoskin skincare products. Furthermore, brand image is able to be a positive mediation on the correlation of electronic word of mouth on purchase intention.
Personification of Religious Elite, Political Behavior and Identity Politics: A Profile of Regional Elections in Indonesia
Authors: Azizah Nurul
Published: February 2023

The religious elite's role is significant in Indonesia's regional head elections. The political behavior of the religious elite; The role of the religious elite has legitimacy as a symbolic representation of the highest religious authority in society. The politicization of Identity at the local level has strengthened along with the presence of elite groups that participate in proclaiming the superiority of Identity, the spirit of communalism, feudalism, and regional issues in political events. This paper aims to analyze the relationship between the role and behavior of religious elites and identity politics in regional elections in the realm of politics at the local level. Based on the results of interviews, observations, and analysis of qualitative research data revealed: First, the dynamics of direct regional elections in Situbondo, Banyuwangi, Bondowoso, and Jember; second, the legitimacy of power and the political behavior of religious elites in regional elections; third, the current role of the elite mobilizes the masses and political campaigns and forth, the use of Identity Politics in regional elections. This paper suggests that the government and election organizers increase consistency in keeping the public sphere from being dominated by specific identity political forces by commodifying the politicization of religion; whatever form of identity politics in the name of religion does not cause a commotion that has the potential to undermine the disintegration of nation and state.
Perceived Barriers to Critical Thinking Development: The Student’s View
Authors: AOUAF SALOUA , Azzouzi Lamiae , Housni Hamid
Published: February 2023

Recent research in language learning and teaching has prompted revived attention to developing learners’ critical thinking skills. Training learners to think critically serves as a significant opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills, yet it is still a key issue in need of enormous research in terms of its application. Despite its evident importance, the way to enhance students’ thinking skills is challenging and impeded by numerous barriers. This survey study sets out learners’ perceived barriers to critical thinking in two state Moroccan universities. Surveying 110 EFL students, the respondents were invited to openly comment on the obstacles that hindered their reflection. By way of qualitative content analysis, the results displayed that enhancing critical thinking skills is governed by factors related to teaching, learning and the education system. Amongst the nine challenges the Moroccan students face, lecturing and student content knowledge were reported to be the two major obstacles that significantly influenced the development of critical thinking.
The Language Difficulty of the Original Version and the Rewritten Version of The Time Machine: A Corpus-based Study
Authors: Wang Xiaoyi
Published: February 2023

This study examines the language difficulty of the original version and rewritten version of The Time Machine from the perspective of lexical complexity, syntactic complexity, and semantic complexity. We aim to answer the following two research questions: (1) Is there a significant difference between the language difficulty of the original version and rewritten version of The Time Machine? If yes, in what ways? (2) Is the rewritten version well-targeted at its intended readers? The data consisted of three corpora, the original version of The Time Machine, the rewritten version, and passages from English subjects in the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) of China. The results demonstrate a significant difference between the original and rewritten versions on most measures of language difficulty, but in many respects, the rewritten version still leaves much to work on before becoming suitable reading material for its target readers. With such analysis carried out, we seek to offer some pedagogical implications to better facilitate English learning in China.
Blended High School English Teaching and Multiple Assessment System Construction Strategies
Authors: Jiang Yuanling
Published: February 2023

In the post-epidemic era, the teaching mode of high school English has altered from a single face-to-face teaching mode to a hybrid online and offline teaching mode. This mode has a positive significance in maintaining the education order, ensuring the teaching quality of high school English teaching. The objectives of the research are the teaching method and the corresponding multiple assessment systems for high school students, and this paper applies methods of document analyses, investigation and experience summary. Based on the blended high school English teaching, the research combines process evaluation and terminal evaluation organically and diversifies evaluation subjects, evaluation contents, and evaluation manner based on the actual learning situation, building an evaluation system with adaptability and rationality. In this way, it is helpful to inspire teachers to design their teaching process in a more efficient and scientific way and solve the present obstacle that the traditional teaching evaluation system no longer meets the evaluative needs of the new teaching model.
Independent Curriculum in the Perception of Indonesian Language Teachers of Smp/Mts in Yogyakarta
Authors: Annisa Cahya Rahina  , Kastam Syamsi, M. Ed
Published: February 2023

The background of this research was the condition of education in the 21st century after the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted learning loss. In response, the government was attempting to evaluate and restore learning. One example was the implementation of the Independent Curriculum, which was currently being implemented in several schools and had the potential to be implemented nationally in 2024. This study aimed to discover how teachers, particularly Indonesian language teachers at SMP/MTs, perceived the Independent Curriculum. This study used the descriptive approach. Data collection used included observation, interviews, and questionnaires with 15 Indonesian teachers at SMP/MTs in Yogyakarta as respondents. The results showed that teachers' perceptions of the Independent Curriculum were in the "medium" category, with a total percentage of 66.7%. This category showed a fairly good perception of Indonesian SMP/MTs teachers in Yogyakarta regarding projection, implementation, and self-readiness to implement the Merdeka curriculum in school learning.
The Effect of Education Levels of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) On Financing Preferences in the Banyumas Regency
Authors: Berniz Yulis Maulida , Susanto Adi , Krisnawati Lina
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of the owner’s characteristics towards a financing preference of MSMEs in the Banyumas Regency. The design/Methodology/Approach used included the Owner’s characteristics proxied through the level of education. Financing Preference is proxied in the funding of internal business entity assets, short term expenses, long term expenses, other types of expenses, and the financial wealth of external business entities. Analysis was carried out on 100 MSMEs in Banyumas that met the research criteria. The data collection method used in this research was giving out the questionnaire directly to 100 MSMEs players in Banyumas Regency. The result shows that education has an effect on financing preference, although, in the case of education, the level does not affect the other form of finance (OFF).
Improving the Quality of People's Salt Using the Blue Economy Concept in East Java Province, Indonesia
Authors: Badi'ah Roudlotul , Handayani Wiwik , Swasti Ika Korika
Published: February 2023

Assessment of the quality of people's salt in East Java Province is only seen based on color and shape, even though the NaCl level determines whether or not the quality of the salt is good. Implementing the production process is often counterproductive, with reusing "bittern" for production affecting quality. Still, some also throw away "bittern" which can cause ecosystem pollution, contrary to the blue economy concept. This study aims to determine the quality control of people's salt, the implementation of blue economy principles in the salt sector, and solutions to improve the quality of people's salt in East Java Province by considering the blue economy principles. The research approach uses mixed methods with quantitative descriptive and qualitative descriptive. Data is collected through interviews, observation, documentation, and audio and visual materials. Quantitative descriptive data analysis techniques used statistical process control and capability analysis, while qualitative descriptive data analysis used the Interactive Model, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this study indicate that it must improve people's salt quality control in East Java Province because the average is still in the K3 quality category. NaCl levels < 85% and 85%-89.99% and Mg levels 0.080%-0.099% are a top priority for quality control. Analysis of process capability shows that production is inadequate, and the people's salt in East Java Province has not been able to meet the quality standards for iodized consumption salt and industrial salt for various foods due to personnel, measurements, methods, materials, and environmental factors. Solutions to improve the quality of people's salt by referring to the blue economy principle through increasing the competence of farmers, preparing production SOPs, applying semi-modern production technologies, improving techniques for transferring water and raw materials, washing and recrystallization, providing assistance with production facilities, technical guidance, and having a policy for determining salt as a basic need and salt commodity reference price.
The Role of Job Dissatisfaction on Low Productivity in Ghanaian Sectors: Finding the Way Forward.
Authors: Jahan Saima , Appiah Kusi Gideon , Zisa Tanzin Akter , Quarcoo Fiona Hammond
Published: February 2023

The rate of employee turnover in Ghanaian sectors poses a threat to employers and, to some extent, the Ghanaian economy as a whole. Most Organizations in Ghana still face the challenge of satisfying their employees to enhance productivity or maximize profit. This has resulted in several organizations experiencing low productivity and minimized profit. This study sought to investigate the role of job dissatisfaction on low productivity in Ghana and the ways to curb this problem. The study employed a questionnaire and semi-structured interview questions to gather data from 150 respondents based on relevant theories and literature reviews. The study’s findings revealed that dissatisfied employees could negatively affect an organization’s productivity owing to the fact that they will possess negative attitudes and perform poorly. This was supported by the study’s hypothesis of having a positive relationship between job dissatisfaction and low productivity. The empirical findings from the study indicated that several factors account for job dissatisfaction among employees, with such issues being insufficient salary, poor working conditions, lack of motivation, and fewer opportunities for career development. It was suggested that fulfillment elements (productive work conditions, chances to advance, high salary, and motivation) should be proactive measures to boost productivity in Ghana.
Formulation of Natural Coffee Cream in Increasing Antioxidants as an Effort to Prevent Skin Aging
Authors: Mindirosesono Arief Mukti , Siswanto Siswanto
Published: February 2023

Skin aging is caused by the excessive production of free radicals in the body, thus causing damage to skin tissue; this also results in damage to skin collagen, which further accelerates the aging process of the skin. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving coffee cosmetic creams on reducing superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels in the skin aging process. This study used a true experiment design with a post-test-only group design research design. The population in this study was an old female Wistar (Rattus norvegicus) weighing 200-250 grams and aged 14-16 months. The overall sample count was 24 female wistars divided for each group was 6 in 4 treatment groups. SOD level data were measured using the ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immune-Sorbent Assay) method. The data obtained were analyzed using the Kruskal Wallis Test and the Mann Whitney Test. The results showed that there was a significant increase in SOD levels (p< 0.05), so it can be concluded that giving coffee cosmetic creams increases SOD levels, meaning that there is an increase in SOD or the main antioxidant enzyme that can ward off free radicals.
Awareness of Parents about the Side Effects of Phenobarbital and the Management of Epileptic Children, Taif City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Almanjumi Abdulrahman , Althomali Abdullah , Althubaiti Abdulrahman , Almanjumi Abdullah , AlAlyani Saud , Abu Rukbah Walaa , Alanazi Ibrahim , Alsuwat Abdullah , Mohammed Fal Maha
Published: February 2023

Many children were suffering from neurological problems. One of these neurological problems is epilepsy, which causes seizures. Children with seizures were managed with different drugs. A drug like phenobarbital is used mainly for epilepsy. This study aimed to assess the awareness of parents about the side effects of phenobarbital and the management of epileptic children, describe the clinical presentation of children with epilepsy and assess the knowledge of parents about the management of epileptic children. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of children diagnosed with epilepsy. Online questionnaire survey distributed to parents of children with epilepsy. A total of 200 parents were included. The age group is 31-40 years old, 72(36%). Parents' knowledge about epilepsy was 98(49%). There were 104(52%) parents who reported seizures caused by low doses of Phenobarbital led to a loss of consciousness. Non-compliance with the required dose occurred majorly due to forgetting the dose 102(51%). The number of children with epilepsy was significantly associated with the awareness level of parents (P=0.0001). In addition, the awareness of parents was significant at the time of epilepsy diagnosis of children (P=0.01). An inadequate awareness among parents regarding the side effects of Phenobarbital, and there were gaps in their knowledge regarding other aspects of the condition and its management.
Shadow Education: A Case Study of Grade 10-12 Students’ Perspectives towards the Influencing Factors Affecting English Language Learning Competency
Authors: Khamkaew Suthee , Trussat Aifa
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to investigate the influencing factors affecting students’ English learning experiences of grade 10-12 students in the consecutive academic years of 1/2022 at Wat Phrasrimahadhat Secondary Demonstration School, Phranakhon Rajabhat University. The participants were 140 students who are studying Science-mathematics majors, Mathematics-English major, English-Chinese major, and English-Japanese major. The instrument used for data collection was the Google form questionnaire. The results of the Google form questionnaire were interpreted, categorized and tabulated on computer sheets. Case studiesAssistant immigration officer: JohnThe findings revealed that the majority of the students studied in grade 11 and attended the English Tutorial class outside school. The reasons for attending the tutorial class were 1) to prepare for the Thai University Center Admission System (TCAS), 2) to prepare for the specific test, such as TOEFL, IELTS, GED, TOEIC, OPI and OPIC, Cambridge Exams, TU-GET and CU-TEP, 3) to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and 4) to improve ability in vocabulary and grammar use. New vocabulary, English practice and feedback, advanced grammar structure, and speed reading should be strongly emphasized in further English courses.
Students’ Perspective towards Online English Reading Classes during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Khamkaew Suthee , Trussat Aifa
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to study the satisfaction of the students towards online English reading classes of grade 12 students in the consecutive academic years of 2021 at Wat Phrasrimahadhat Secondary Demonstration School, Phranakhon Rajabhat University. The participants were 130 students who are studying Science-mathematics majors, Mathematics-English major, English-Chinese major, and English-Japanese major. The instrument used was the Google form questionnaire which consisted of three factors: 1) teachers’ expertise, 2) course contents, and 3) students’ performance. The results of the Google form questionnaire were interpreted, categorized and tabulated on computer sheets. Case studiesAssistant immigration officer: JohnThe findings revealed that the data were obtained from 76 students out of 130 students of grade 12 students (58.46%). Students felt very satisfied with teachers’ expertise (4.88) and course contents (4.55) and felt satisfied with their performance (4.32). Overall, students were very satisfied with the English reading online class (4.64).
Aktivisme Politik Kaum Perempuan dalam Partai Politik: Studi Fenomenologi pada Politisi Perempuan di Banten
Authors: Nurrohman Bayu , Mayrudin Yeby Ma'asan , Astuti Dewi Sri , Maharani Renata
Published: February 2023

Fokus tulisan ini menyelisik aktivisme politik para kader perempuan partai atau politisi perempuan di daerah Banten. Urgensi kajian ini karena adanya interseksi diskursus antara aktivisme perempuan, pengorganisasian partai, dan kultur patriarki di wilayah Banten khususnya, di Indonesia pada umumnya. Kami menggunakan metode kualititaf dengan pendekatan fenomenologi Creswell. Adapun hasil penelitian yaitu temuan soal pemaknaan aktivisme politik dari politisi perempuan berarti perempuan berjuang demi mencapai keadilan gender dan kebijakan-kebijakan pro-perempuan. Selanjutnya rekonstruksi dan proyeksi dari pemikiran politisi perempuan dalam politik dan pemerintahan, yaitu: (1) upaya holistik membangun kesadaran representatif dan potensi politisi perempuan di tubuh partai politik; (2) optimalisasi kebijakan affirmative action di bidang politik dan pemerintahan secara keseluruhan; (3) dukungan penuh dari partai-partai politik dan elitnya dalam memberikan kesempatan dan peluang yang proporsional terhadap politisi perempuan.
Analisis Teori Spiral of Silence pada Persepsi Publik tentang Citra Polisi oleh Media Massa
Authors: Cobis Mikhael Yulius , Rusadi Udi
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efek pemberitaan media massa pada persepsi publik tentang citra polisi berdasarkan studi literatur. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian yang menggunakan metodologi kualitas sebagai prosedur penelitian yang menghasilkan data deskriptif. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa secara keseluruhan, sejauh ini hanya ada sedikit bukti bahwa situs jejaring sosial telah berhasil digunakan oleh polisi untuk terlibat dan bekerja sama dengan masyarakat lebih dari sekadar memberi mereka informasi. Pemaparan sekilas gambaran statis penegakan hukum yang disebarluaskan oleh media tidak serta merta mempengaruhi opini masyarakat tentang kinerja polisi di masyarakat. Sebaliknya, opini global masyarakat tentang polisi dibentuk oleh keyakinan mereka sendiri, pengalaman sebelumnya dengan petugas, dan konsumsi media yang kumulatif dan dipilih sendiri. Menurut praktik saat ini, teori "Spiral of Silence" beradaptasi untuk mengatasi krisis sentimen publik terkait polisi, prasyarat dan pondasinya bervariasi ketika situasi berubah.
Diplomasi Indonesia dalam Konflik Rusia - Ukraina: Sebuah Kajian Tentang Soft-Power
Authors: Tiara Dinda Tulus , Mas'udi Syasya Yuania Fadila
Published: February 2023

Konflik Rusia – Ukraina memberikan dampak negatif terhadap stabilitas global, sehingga memicu krisis di berbagai negara. Kondisi konflik yang belum mereda, membuat Indonesia berinisiatif melakukan misi perdamaian melalui Presiden Joko Widodo yang melakukan kunjungan ke Ukraina dan Rusia, untuk menjadi jembatan komunikasi kedua negara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan alasan mengapa Indonesia melakukan misi perdamaian terhadap konflik Rusia - Ukraina. Penelitian menggunakan metode eksplanatif kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data studi kepustakaan, serta teknik analisis kualitatif. Selain itu juga memakai Teori Soft Power, dan Konsep First Track Diplomacy. Hasil yang didapatkan yaitu Indonesia memakai instrumen diplomasi first track dalam misi perdamaian konflik Rusia – Ukraina, yang terlihat dari penggunaan dialog, negosiasi, dan kerja sama antar negara, sehingga membuka peluang perdamaian antar negara. Selain itu, dibalik misi perdamaian tersebut, Indonesia memiliki kepentingan ekonomi, membentuk citra positif, dan mempersiapkan untukmelancarkan agenda KTT G20 mendatang. Fenomena tersebut kemudian bersesuaian dengan tujuan dari Soft Power Indonesia yaitu untuk meningkatkan keamanan lingkungan eksternal dengan memproyeksikan citra negara yang damai dan menarik  dengan menggunakan Soft Resource nya sebagai Tuan Rumah & Ketua Penyelenggaraan KTT G20. Studi ini mengembangkan studi sebelumnya, karena hasil yang didapatkan memperkaya kajian tentang perkembangan konflik rusia - ukarina terutama jika ditinjau dari segi soft power.
Analisis Dampak Kebijakan Pemulihan Ekonomi Nasional (Studi Kasus: Masa Pandemi Covid-19)
Authors: Fitrawaty Fitrawaty , Maipita Indra
Published: February 2023

The Indonesian government through its national economic recovery policy (PEN) seeks to improve the economic conditions of the community with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a driving force for the economy. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the number of MSME units, the number of workers and total non-oil exports on Indonesia's gross domestic product in the long term. Data comes from related agencies from 2000–2022. The data analysis method uses the classical assumption test stages including the autocorrelation test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test; then vector auto regression (VAR), vector error correction model (VECM), as well as significance and coefficient of determination tests. The results of the study explain that exports have no significant effect in the long term, while the number of MSMEs, labor, and GDP have a significant effect. The conclusion is that the PEN policy will be effective if all economic indicators increase simultaneously to generate economic growth