bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Case Report: Molecular Characterization of Bloodstream Infections due to Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A Pediatric Case Series
Authors: Castillo Bejarano José Iván , Llaca Díaz Jorge , de la O Cavazos Manuel Enrique , Sánchez Alanís Hugo , Mascareñas de los Santos Abiel Homero , Espinosa Villaseñor Fernando , Aguayo Samaniego Rebeca , Siller Rodríguez Daniel , Casillas Vega Nestor
Published: November 2023

Acinetobacter baumannii poses a significant threat to public health due to the high rate of multidrug-resistant strains. However, information on the molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) bloodstream infections in children is scarce. This study aimed to describe the molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii infections in children from a hospital in Mexico. A retrospective study was conducted during the period 2017–2022. Clinical and demographic data were collected from the clinical records. Mass spectrometry was used for the identification of the strains. To confirm A. baumannii strains, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method was applied using a gyrB sequence. The carbapenemase-encoding resistance genes were detected by PCR. Six cases of CRAB were documented, including five in neonates. The median intensive care unit stay was 20 days, and all cases had an invasive medical device. Half of the patients had at least one medical condition. A high prevalence of coresistance was observed in most of the antibiotic groups. Three of the six strains coharbored carbapenemase genes: blaOXA-51, blaOXA-24, and blaIMP. Mortality was reported in two neonate patients. The present study shows a high rate of coharboring blaOXA-51, blaOXA-24, and blaIMP-1, which has a direct impact on therapeutic decisions. Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs is urgent to stop the spread of this microorganism.
Perceptions of Problems with Household Insects: Qualitative and Quantitative Findings from Peri-Urban Communities in Arequipa, Peru
Authors: Castillo-Neyra Ricardo , Larson Anika J. , Tamayo Laura D. , Arevalo-Nieto Claudia , Brown Joanna , Condori-Pino Carlos , Ortega Emma , Levy Michael Z. , Paz-Soldan Valerie A.
Published: November 2023

Vector-borne diseases continue to impose a major health burden on Peru and neighboring countries. The challenge of addressing vector-borne disease is compounded by changing social, economic, and climatic conditions. Peri-urban Arequipa is an important region to study insect infestations because of ongoing challenges with disease vectors such as triatomines and a variety of other insects. We conducted surveys (N = 1,182) and seven focus groups (average seven participants) in peri-urban Arequipa to explore knowledge of and perception toward various insects that infest the region. Focus group participants reported the presence of a wide variety of insects in and around the home, including disease vectors such as triatomines (also identified by 27.2% of survey households), mosquitoes, spiders, and bed bugs, as well as nuisance insects. Health concerns related to insects included vector-borne diseases, spider bites, allergies, and sequelae from bed bug bites, and hygiene concerns. A majority of participants in the quantitative surveys identified triatomines as the insect they were most worried about (69.9%) and could identify Chagas disease as a health risk associated with triatomines (54.9%). Insect infestations in peri-urban Arequipa present multiple burdens to residents, including injury and illness from triatomines and other insects, as well as potential mental and economic concerns related to insects such as bed bugs. Future initiatives should continue to address triatomine infestations through educational outreach and implement a more holistic approach to address the burden of both disease and nuisance insects.
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Method for the Detection of Onchocerca volvulus in Post-Elimination Surveillance of Onchocerciasis in Ecuador
Authors: Salazar Esteban , Morales Diego , Febrer-Sendra Begoña , Fernández-Soto Pedro , López-Abán Julio , Quinatoa Paul , Guevara Ángel , Muro Antonio
Published: November 2023

Onchocerciasis has been declared eliminated in Ecuador and surveillance measures are of great interest. In this study, we examined the infectivity rates of Simulium exiguum by Onchocerca volvulus in previously hyperendemic areas in Esmeraldas province of Ecuador. These areas had previously undergone mass administration of ivermectin, which led to the interruption of transmission in 2009 and the certification of elimination in 2014. The study included three communities in Río Cayapas and one in Río Canandé, and a total of 2,950 adult S. exiguum were collected in 2018. We used quantitative polymerase chain reaction with O. volvulus O-150 plasmid control DNA to analyze 59 pools. Our findings revealed that the infectivity rates were zero, indicating that the transmission of O. volvulus remained suspended in the area.
Megalithic tradition associated with agricultural ritual
Authors: Patar Raktim , Hazarika Manjil
Published: November 2023

The Tiwa community is one of the autochthonous communities of Northeast India. An important aspect of Tiwa culture is the erection of stone monuments during the celebration of Chongkhong Phuja. This ceremony is performed before the commencement of their yearly agricultural cycle which falls in late April and continues to early May. On this occasion, a menhir and table stone are erected by the head priest of the Tiwa village, who then invokes their village guardian deity to call for a better harvest as well as for the wellbeing of the villagers. This elaborate ceremony marks the beginning of the agricultural season for the year, following which the villagers commence their agricultural activities. This paper deals with the performance of Chongkhong Phuja and the associated living megalithic tradition among the Hill Tiwas residing in the Umswai Valley. It also documents the oral traditions associated with the origin of the megalithic tradition in the community. As most of the living megalithic traditions among the ethnic communities of Northeast India are either related to burial practices or commemorating the death of a person or an event, this Chongkhong Phuja represents a unique example of a megalithic tradition related to agricultural practice. Indirect evidence suggests the megalithic structures present at the ceremonial place of the Chongkhong Phuja in the Amsai village of the Umswai Valley have been continuously erected for the last thousand years. The paper also hypothesizes the shifting cultivation in the area to be as old as the practice of the megalithic tradition.
Buddhism and sexuality
Authors: Buckner Ray
Published: November 2023

The study of Buddhism and sexuality increasingly centres questions of power. Rather than viewing sexuality in Buddhism as a monolith, as if there were one story of Buddhism and one view on sexuality, scholars of Buddhism and sexuality are interested in examining the ways sexuality takes on different meanings across divergent times, spaces, and Buddhist traditions.

The study of Buddhism and sexuality is deeply attuned to the ways different bodies – women’s bodies, queer bodies, trans bodies – are treated within Buddhist thought and communities. For example, how do certain Buddhist texts treat sexual transgressions enacted by monks versus nuns? What are different Buddhist views on queer sexualities and trans embodiments? To put it simply, is sexuality considered a ‘gift’ within Buddhist thought – a mode of being that furthers one’s ability to see clearly into the nature of phenomena, or is sexuality something that hinders one’s Buddhist path and causes both relative and absolute harm, furthering one’s suffering? Depending on the time and place of analysis, and the philosophical orientation the scholar brings to their work (i.e. a feminist or queer framework), the answers to such questions are importantly varied, bringing forth important contemplations on desire, sexual violence, sex, and feminism within Buddhist philosophical thought.

Sexuality is crucial to the study of Buddhism, revealing 1) the challenge of sexual restraint and the punishment that comes from engaging in sexual acts (illustrated in the Vinaya, a text that outlines guidelines, rules, and procedures monastics must follow), 2) the opportunity for experiencing the four joys and realisations of wisdom and method (exemplified within Tibetan Buddhist tantras), 3) the ways sexuality and Buddhist thought can be weaponised to further sexual abuse (documented especially through contemporary scholarship on American Buddhism), and 4) the ways Buddhist philosophies can be used as tools for queer and trans refuge and liberation. The presence of sexuality in Buddhist thought is thus diverse, revealing sites of constraint, liberation, violence, and possibility.
Śākya mchog ldan (1428–1507)
Authors: Komarovski Yaroslav
Published: November 2023

gSer mdog Paṇ chen Śākya mchog ldan was an influential Tibetan scholar who developed a novel approach to the key systems of Buddhist thought and practice. While he is renowned as one of the most famous Sa skya thinkers, his approach has never become accepted as the mainstream within the Sa skya due to his espousal of the views of other-emptiness, as well as critical inquiry into the views of Sa skya paṇḍita Kun dga’ rgyal mtshan, the supreme authority of the Sa skya tradition. Besides involvement in his own Sa skya tradition, Śākya mchog ldan also maintained connection with bKa’ brgyud traditions throughout his life.

One of Śākya mchog ldan’s main contributions to the development of Buddhist thought lies in in-depth analysis and interpretation of the nature and relationship of its two major systems: Yogācāra and Madhyamaka. In contrast to most Tibetan thinkers, he does not limit the Madhyamaka system to that of Niḥsvabhāvavāda only. He accepts the twofold division of Yogācāra into Alīkākāravāda and Satyākāravāda, but identifies Satyākāravāda as synonymous with Cittamātra, and Alīkākāravāda as a subdivision of Madhyamaka that is on an equal footing with Niḥsvabhāvavāda and surpasses Cittamātra. He thereby interprets Alīkākāravāda as both Yogācāra and Madhyamaka.

In his analysis of these two main Madhyamaka systems as he understands them – Alīkākāravāda and Niḥsvabhāvavāda – Śākya mchog ldan also characterises their views as those of ‘other-emptiness’ (gzhan stong) and ‘self-emptiness’ (rang stong), respectively. He argues that although on the conceptual level, followers of the two systems determine emptiness differently, all of them can eventually reach the same access to the same direct realisation of the view of reality within the meditative equipoise. Demonstrating thereby the compatibility of the two systems, he sharply distinguishes their unique features on a conceptual level and, at the same time, demonstrates how both can lead to – and provide sufficient tools for – the same nonconceptual realisation of reality.
Comparative Analysis of Speech Practice and Peer Feedback Aspect According to Face-to-face and Non-face-to-face Courses
Authors: Lee Soohwa
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze face-to-face and non face-to-face presentations centered on the cases of college students who participated in speaking classes. Since COVID-19, non face-to-face education has become a form of university education, and learners' presentations have been made in a completely different context depending on whether they are made in face-to-face or non face-to-face classes. Therefore, based on the previous study showing that the context can affect communication methods and perceptions, the presentation and the peer feedback pattern in the face-to-face and non face-to-face situations were examined. To this end, the face-to-face presentations of 60 participants enrolled in speaking courses were collected, to which their non face-to-face presentations were compared. As a result, in terms of presentation, the language expressions, voice elements, and visual elements in their face-to-face presentations and non face-to -face presentations showed different aspects. In addition, peer feedback also showed differences according to class methods, such as evaluating the proportion and the adequacy of the presentation. As a result of this study, we learned that we need a differentiated educational strategy for face-to-face presentations and non face-to-face presentations. We also discussed how there is a need to improve the realism of learning and to use presentations to achieve this goal.
The Effect of Self-Leadership and Positive Psychological Capital of College Students on Adaptation to College Life : Moderated mediating effect of grit
Authors: Yoo Young-Seo , Yun So-Hyun , Shin Jung-Won , Kim Young-Seok
Published: November 2023

This study sought to confirm the moderated mediating effect of positive psychological capital and the moderating effect of grit in the relationship between college students' self-leadership and college life adaptation. To this end, a survey was conducted on 325 college students attending 4-year universities nationwide, and data from 317 students, excluding 8 who did not respond or responded in bad faith to some of the questions, were used for analysis. The mediating effect analysis, moderating effect analysis, and controlled mediating effect analysis were conducted to verify the research problem, and the results of the study are as follows. First, the partial mediating effect of positive psychological capital was confirmed in the relationship between college students' self-leadership and college life adaptation. Second, grit moderated the relationship between positive psychological capital and college life adaptation. Lastly, the moderated mediation effect of grit on the relationship between self-leadership and college life adaptation through positive psychological capital was statistically significant. Based on these results, implications for treatment interventions that help students adapt to the university environment and suggestions for follow-up studies were discussed.
O Júri Simulado como metodologia ativa no curso de Licenciatura em Matemática
Authors: Oliveira Saulo Macedo de , Lopes Rieuse
Published: November 2023

O estudo aqui apresentado orientou-se pelo objetivo de analisar a vivência de um Júri Simulado, na Licenciatura em Matemática da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, compreendendo os reflexos dessa metodologia ativa para o percurso de formação dos estudantes. Para tal, na disciplina História do Cálculo: Origens e Desenvolvimento, foi proposto que os acadêmicos realizassem um Júri Simulado para discutir sobre a autoria do Cálculo. Para fundamentar o estudo e a experiência relatada, recorremos a pressupostos teóricos relativos a metodologias ativas. Utilizamos aspectos metodológicos abordados em um Júri Simulado, ou seja, o planejamento e seu desenvolvimento. Concluímos que os graduandos tiveram êxito na argumentação no fazer científico, na dialogicidade, na autonomia e na opinião crítica.
‘RAGADI ROGA’ PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AS ROOT CAUSE OF ALL DISEASESA CRITICAL REVIEW OF AN AYURVEDIC CONCEPT.
Authors: Prasad Dhruva , Sharma KS Datta , Rout Ramakanta , Kumar Panda Pradip
Published: November 2023

The ultimate goal of human life is to be healthy and stay free from diseases. But humans are suffering from various kinds of diseases, thus leading to misery and unhappiness. Man has been searching for the root cause of all
diseases since ages. Various concepts and theories were proposed by many learned scholars. Acharya Vagbhata
has proposed that desire is the root cause of all diseases.1 So the utmost goal of human life is to learn to control
the mind and his desires to prevent diseases and stay happy.
UNVEILING THE PROMINENCE OF VAJIKARANA DRAVYAS IN THE BRIHATTRAYEE
Authors: Chamoli Ashutosh , Rawat Neelam , Bhagat Vijay
Published: November 2023

The Brihattrayee, an ancient trilogy of Ayurvedic texts, holds a wealth of knowledge regarding various aspects of
traditional medicine, including the therapeutic branch of Vajikarana, aimed at enhancing reproductive health and
vitality. This paper delves into the significance and prominence of Vajikarana substances within the Brihattrayee.
These natural ingredients, revered for their aphrodisiac properties, play a crucial role in enhancing sexual health
and promoting overall well-being. By analyzing the effects of Vajikarana substances on various aspects of reproductive health, including fertility, libido, and overall vitality, this research aims to bridge the gap between traditional
wisdom and contemporary scientific understanding. The findings shed light on the potential benefits of incorporating Vajikarana therapies into modern healthcare practices for individuals seeking natural and holistic approaches to
reproductive well-being. By unraveling the prominence of these substances, we gain a deeper understanding of the
potential they hold for revitalizing and empowering our sexual lives. It contributes to the growing body of
knowledge that promotes the integration of traditional Ayurvedic practices with evidence-based medicine, thereby
fostering a more comprehensive and holistic approach to human health and well-being.
AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON STANYA-REVIEW STUDY
Authors: Sundaravadana M , Jijiyabai K. , Priyanka R.G.
Published: November 2023

Stanya is regarded as a precious elixir in Ayurveda, offering comprehensive nourishment and immune support to
infants. Understanding the Ayurvedic perspective on stanya provides valuable insights into the importance of
breast feeding and highlights the holistic approach of Ayurveda towards the well-being of both mother and child
.Further research and exploration in this area may contribute to enhancing lactation practices and optimizing the
health of both mother and child. This article helps us to explain how we understand the Ayurvedic perspective of
stanya.
Stacking Interactions at Large Horizontal Displacements—Comparison of Various Ring Types
Authors:   Innovative center of the Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, Serbia, Blagojević Filipović Jelena P. , Ninković Dragan B. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Serbia, Zarić Snežana D. ,   Innovative center of the Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, Serbia
Published: November 2023

Noncovalent interactions at large distances play an important role in molecular recognition processes, early steps of protein folding or the design of supramolecular structures. Plateaus or even shallow minima can occur at potential energy curves of stacking interactions between certain ring types. Stacking interactions at large horizontal displacements are also frequently found in crystal structures of various rings. In this work, we discuss how horizontal displacement affects stacking interactions on the basis of interaction energy calculations and energy decomposition analysis performed by Symmetry-Adapted Perturbation Theory (SAPT). We compared aromatic/aromatic to aromatic/aliphatic stacking as well as stacking interactions involving resonance-assisted hydrogen bridged (RAHB) rings, including RAHB/RAHB and RAHB/aromatic interactions. Among RAHB rings we observed different behavior of polar and nonpolar RAHB molecules. A comparison of aromatic/aromatic and aromatic/aliphatic systems provides an insight into fundamental differences in the nature between these two interaction types. W hile comparing stacking involving RAHB rings we can observe the difference between polar and nonpolar RAHB rings.
Relativistic DFT calculation and their effect on the accuracy of results
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Serbia, Radovanović Marko D. , Filipović Ignjat ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Serbia, Djukić Maja ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Serbia, Ristić Marija ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Serbia, Zlatar Matija ,   University of Belgrade – Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, Serbia, Matović Zoran D. ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Serbia
Published: November 2023

This study explores the significance of density functional theory (DFT) calculations with relativistic effects for two ethylenediaminetetraacetate (edta) type complexes: trans(O5)-[M(eddadp)]- (M = Rh3+, Co3+). Relativistic effects affect the electronic structure of a molecule and, thus, its chemical and spectroscopic properties. With the use of scalar relativistic corrections (SR-ZORA), as implemented in the ADF package, with the B3LYP functional, the TZP basis set and the COSMO solvation model, structural analyses show improved predictions for the geometries of both complexes. In the case of the Rh3+ complex, the differences in metal-ligand bond lengths with and without the relativistic effects were small. In the case of the Co3+ complex, the changes in metal-ligand bond lengths due to the relativistic effects were slightly more pronounced. Compared to experimental values, excitation energies are better when including relativistic corrections, especially for the Rh3+ complex. These results indicate the importance of relativistic DFT calculations for heavy element compounds.
Influence of phthalimide substitution on the interaction with carbon nanotube
Authors:   Innovative center of the Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, Serbia, Zrilić Sonja S. , Živković Jelena M. ,   Innovative center of the Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, Serbia, Zarić Snežana D. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Serbia
Published: November 2023

The interaction energy of phthalimide and carbon nanotube calculated at SAPT0/6-31G* level is -17.37 kcal/mol. After the substitution of phthalimide with a hydroxyl group interaction was stronger (-18.64 kcal/mol) because of the larger dispersion followed by an increase in the molecular planar surface and an increased electrostatic term due to the additional electronegative oxygen atom. When a hexafluoroisopropyl group is used as a substituent (ph-6F/CNT), the molecule loses planarity and the dispersion term only slightly increases, but not enough to compensate for the unfavorable shift in the exchange interaction contribution. Thus, the resulting interaction energy in the ph-6F/CNT system is weaker (16.63 kcal/mol) than in the original ph/CNT system. Electrostatic contributions are also significant, with the largest value calculated for ph-OH/CNT (11.32 kcal/mol), because of the additional electronegative oxygen atom in the hydroxyl group. The other two systems, ph/CNT and ph-6F/CNT have electrostatic interactions of 10.14 and 10.05 kcal/mol, respectively. Exchange interaction is more repulsive for ph-OH (+26.60 kcal/mol) and ph-6F (+26.29 kcal/mol) systems than the ph/CNT (+24.86 kcal/mol).
Analysis of Learning Culture and the Effectiveness of Interactive Powerpoint Media in Improving Learning Outcomes in Elementary Schools
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Manado, Liando Mayske R. , Pangkey Richard ,   Universitas Negeri Manado, Kandio Florentcia ,   Universitas Negeri Manado
Published: November 2023

This research aims to see the influence of learning culture and interactive PowerPoint media on thematic learning outcomes for class V Airmadidi State Elementary School 2. The method used in this research is quantitative. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, questionnaires, and document study. The results of the research show that learning culture has a significant influence on learning outcomes, meaning that there is a significant influence between learning culture on learning outcomes at Airmadidi State Elementary School 2. Powerpoint interactive media has a significant effect on learning outcomes, meaning that there is a significant influence between Powerpoint interactive media on learning outcomes at Airmadidi State Elementary School 2. The culture of learning and the interactive media PowerPoint both have a significant influence on learning outcomes, meaning that there is a significant influence between the culture of learning and the interactive media PowerPoint on the learning outcomes of Airmadidi State Elementary School 2. This research implies that schools must be able to synergize and collaborate in efforts to form a learning culture for students. Programs and activities prepared by each existing field must be able to support the formation of a positive culture in schools.
Effect of the Serum Level of Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-10 on Chemotherapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Iraqi Patients
Authors:   College of Biotechnology, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq, Noorhan Al-Maliki , Zedan Zahraa K. ,   College of Biotechnology, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq.
Published: November 2023

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells, It is characterized by malignant clonal proliferation and differentiation of immature myeloid progenitor cells that differentiate into malignant myeloblasts which cannot function like normal blood cells. Normally, cytokines are secreted by different types of cells to regulate the immune response, but in AML patients, cytokines can be produced by both leukemic blasts and immune system cells and their role in the pathogenesis is not clear .Blood cells and their marrow based progenitors are exquisitely responsive to their environment, and cytokines are an essential part of it. The overexpression of cytokines in leukemia patients declines in complete remission suggesting that these events are dependent on AML activity. Aim of the study is to determine the serum levels of IL-6, IL-10 in newly diagnosed, under treatment and relapsed acute myeloid leukemia Iraqi patients and show their relation to response to chemotherapy and used as a prognostic markers in the evaluation of the therapy making them highly applicable to routine clinical laboratories. Methods: Serum levels of IL-6, IL-10 were estimated by using ELISA kit, in 120 patients with AML, That divided into 40 patients for each group (newly diagnosed, under treatment and relapsed), depending on the stages of the patients with chemotherapy, from February 2022 to April 2023 from Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq. Forty healthy controls were also enrolled in this study. Results: IL-6 and IL-10 levels were significantly higher in newly diagnosed and relapsed patients with AML than in control group and their levels decreased when patients responded to chemotherapy. Conclusion: The current study showed that the serum concentrations of IL-6 and IL-10 in AML patients increased before chemotherapy and began to decreased after therapy. These results may be used as a prognostic markers for the success of chemotherapy and could offer an interesting approach for treatment of AML.
Strengthening Multiple Intelligences Approach for Kindergarten Teachers Al-Fikh Orchard Malaysia
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Harfiani Rizka , Mavianti Mavianti ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Zahriani Nurul ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara
Published: November 2023

This article is the output of international community service activities. The aim of this activity is to provide reinforcement of the Multiple Intelligences Approach to teachers at Al-Fikh Orchard Malaysia Kindergarten. The service method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) with a cycle of work steps including the stages to know, to understand, to plan, to act, and to change. The work matrix includes preparation activities, implementation of training activities, and evaluation of the achievements of the service program. The service partner involved is the owner of the Al-Fikh Orchard Kindergarten which has a branch of 40 Kindergartens spread throughout Malaysia. The result of this service is an increase in the capacity and quality of Al-Fikh Orchard Kindergarten teachers, especially regarding the implementation of learning processes for early childhood based on Multiple Intelligences. These strengthening activities include; provides an understanding of the working system of a child's brain, an understanding of several types of children's intelligence, and how to train children's intelligence according to their intelligence potential.
The value of the market price in contracts of sale: an analysis
Authors: Nkoane Paul
Published: November 2023

Every rule should be valuable to the law. More so if the rule affects the commercial interest of society. A rule may be adopted or formulated to regulate commercial transactions, particularly to support the efficiency of the market. The market price rule is formulated to measure the degree of damages a contract defaulter should pay. The rule should indeed be applied consistently and reasonably to avoid uncertainty and unfairness. It follows that the market value as a rule and measure of commercial liability should not escape analysis to determine its limitations and value in contracts of sale. Thus, this article aims to provide a thorough discourse on the market price rule and how it should be applied in contracts of sale. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive exposition of what informs the market price and how the market price affects the determination of damages in contracts of sale.
Reimagining a new world of South African Insolvency Law: Advantage to creditors and section 39(2) of the constitution
Authors: Smith Alastair
Published: November 2023

A recent judgment in an application for a final order of compulsory sequestration provided startling justification for granting the order even if the debtor’s estate has no assets that would provide a pecuniary benefit and prospect of a dividend for creditors by relying in part on s 39(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and extensive quotations from two Constitutional Court decisions on other topics. The connections between the scope, purport and objects mentioned in s 39(2) and the subject matter of the case were not stated by the court but left to the reader to imagine and construct. Possible lines of justification are ventured in this article. The judgment’s vision of radically reimagining the South African law of insolvency is based on misapplying s 12(1)(c) of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936. In possible moves towards reforming South African insolvency law by abandoning the requirement of advantage to creditors in a new statute, it would be essential for the legislature to canvass detailed, well-informed, carefully considered research and guidance by experts on South African social, economic and financial policy in the current circumstances.
Effects of K-Meal Service on Trust, Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: Moderating effect according to foreign and domestic university students
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Choi Won-Sik , Kim Jung-Soo
Published: November 2023

In this study, we investigated the influence of K-meals service on trustworthiness, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty, and surveyed responses from domestic and rebel groups that handle K-meals in domestic universities. The results of the analysis show that food quality and infection, which are subfactors of contrast and K-meal services, affect trust. Second, the trust and satisfaction of people who trust K-Meal appears to have a significant impact on customer satisfaction (international students and personnel) and customer loyalty. Lastly, they confirmed that food quality and cleaning, which are sub-factors of K-meals service, played a moderating role in the trust relationship, but staff service did not play a moderating role in the trust relationship. Therefore, based on the fact that it is very important to rebuild and reorganize the food service environment, assistance is provided to bring out the value of K-meals for improvement and improvement.
An Exploratory Study on the Consumption Value of Environmentally Friendly Agricultural Products: Moderating Effect of Carbon Labeling and Environmental Concern
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Park Jin-Hong , Chung Lana
Published: November 2023

This study conducted an exploratory study using experimental stimuli on the difference in consumption value according to the type of eco-friendly agricultural product as research on consumers' consumption behavior should continue to promote the consumption of eco-friendly agricultural products. In addition, the difference in consumption value was analyzed through the moderating effect according to the carbon performance mark and environmental interest. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the consumption value was higher in organic farming depending on the eco-friendly type. In addition, the moderating effect of carbon grade labeling and environmental interest was found only in emotional value. The practical implications of this study are to seek products and marketing measures that can stimulate emotional value, especially to meet consumers' consumption value in response to increased interest in eco-friendly agricultural products.
A Study on consumption behavior of convenience store lunch boxes: Applying VAB(Value-Attitude-Behavior) Model
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Jang In-ja , Kim Hyeong-il
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the relationship between perceived value of consumers using convenience store lunch boxes on their attitude and behavioral intention. Consumers who had experience using convenience store lunchboxes within the last 3 months were surveyed. Of the total 300 questionnaires, 285 questionnaires were used in this study, excluding questionnaires with errors. Demographic analysis, descriptive statistics analysis, reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, structural equation model analysis and moderating effect analysis were used as statistical methods. The results of this study are as follows. First, utilitarian value had a positive effect on attitude. Second, quality value had a positive effect on attitude. Third, emotional value had a positive effect on attitude. Fourth, social value had a positive effect on attitude. Fifth, attitude had a positive effect on behavioral intention. Through this study, conclusions and implications were presented.
Social Adjustment: 'Moving Matured Me' (A Phenomenological Study on Adolescents Experiencing Residential Mobility)
Authors: Rizky Ravellia Ayu , Mahanani Fatma Kusuma
Published: November 2023

Humans are social beings who will always encounter other humans throughout their lives. These encounters often lead to conflicts due to individual differences. Adjustment is crucial for humans to mitigate such conflicts. For individuals who experience frequent residential mobility, they are more likely to encounter diverse individuals, making adjustment key to achieving well-being and other aspects of life. This study aims to explore social adjustment among adolescents who frequently experience residential mobility. The research employs a qualitative approach with a phenomenological perspective. The data sources are adolescents who have experienced residential mobility. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. Data validity is checked through triangulation. Data analysis techniques involve data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings show that each participant was able to achieve good social adjustment. Each was able to appreciate differences, socialize with others, show empathy, help others, and respect rules. There are seven specific findings in this study. Additionally, the study also discovered the dynamics of social adjustment that lead to the understanding that mobility contributes to the maturation of each participant.
Abstrak: Manusia merupakan makhluk yang akan selalu bertemu dengan manusia lainnya selama kehidupannya. Tak jarang pertemuan tersebut akan memunculkan konflik karena perbedaan pada masing-masing individu. Penyesuaian merupakan hal yang penting bagi manusia agar dapat meredakan konflik yang ada. Bagi individu yang memiliki kehidupan yang berpindah-pindah (residential mobility) tentu akan lebih sering menemukan individu yang berbeda, maka penyesuaian merupakan kunci mencapai kesejahteraan bahkan aspek lain dalam hidup. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penyesuaian sosial pada remaja yang sering mengalami residential mobility. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini ialah kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Sumber data dalam penelitian ialah remaja yang mengalami residential mobility. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan ialah wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan teknik pengecekan keabsahan datanya menggunakan triangulasi data. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan ialah dengan reduksi data, penyajian data dan memberikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masing-masing narasumber mampu mencapai penyesuaian sosial yang baik. Masing-masing narasumber mampu menghargai perbedaan, bergaul dengan orang lain, memiliki simpati terhadap orang lain, menolong orang lain dan menghormati aturan. Terdapat temuan khusus yang berjumlah tujuh dalam penelitian ini. Selain itu ditemukan juga dinamika penyesuaian sosial yang mengarah pada pemaknaan bahwa perpindahan mendewasakan diri masing-masing narasumber.
Ethnomathematics exploration of fisherman activities in the Rembang community
Authors: Muna Faizul , Fuadi Muhammad Hilman , Nurhuda Abid
Published: November 2023

Mathematics is a science that cannot be separated from human life. It is also applied in various aspects of daily life, one of which is in the activities of fishermen in the Rembang community. And the purpose of this study is to describe the Ethnomathematics Exploration in the Activities of Fishermen of the Rembang Community. The method used is field qualitative, then relevant data is collected and analyzed, and finally concluded descriptively. The results showed that ethnomathematics activities in the fishing activities of the Rembang community included measuring the vessel to determine its type by multiplying the decimal number, as well as buying and selling activities in the market which involved addition and subtraction.
Abstrak: Matematika merupakan salah satu ilmu yang tidak bisa lepas dari kehidupan manusia. Bahkan ia juga diaplikasikan dalam berbagai aspek dalam keseharian salah satunya adalah pada kegiatan nelayan di masyarakat rembang. Dan tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeksripsikan terkait Eksplorasi Etnomatematika Pada Kegiatan Nelayan Masyarakat Rembang. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif lapangan, lalu dikumpulkan data yang relevan serta dianalisis dan terakhir disimpulkan secara deksriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aktivitas etnomatematika pada kegiatan nelayan masyarakat Rembang mencakup pengukuran kapal untuk menentukan jenisnya dengan prosedur perkalian pada bilangan decimal, serta kegiatan jual beli hasil tangkapan dipasar yang melibatkan penjumlahan dan pengurangan.
Spatial Planning and Policy Study of Food Estate Development on Peatland in Pulang Pisau and Kapuas Districts, Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia
Authors: Rakuasa Heinrich , Latue Philia Christi
Published: November 2023

The development of food estates to support food security in Pulang Pisau District covering 10,000 ha and Kapuas District covering 20,000 ha continues to be implemented. The clearing of food estate land is complete, but the processing of peat agricultural land ready for planting, the construction of irrigation channels, and the preparation of human resources (HR) are targeted to be completed by mid-2021. The purpose of this paper is to examine food estate spatial planning and policies related to environmental impact analysis and propose a reliable food estate management strategy through the literature review method. The results of the analysis show that not all peatlands are suitable for agricultural land with the potential for fires, the failure of past peatland projects in the area due to poor management, the conversion of forest land will disrupt the hydrological cycle resulting in flooding and disrupting the orangutan ecosystem, and agriculture in this area does not show a sustainable ecological dimension. Land management strategies are proposed; irrigation infrastructure development, liming, improving human resource knowledge related to peatland agricultural management, management and supervision.
Abstrak: Pengembangan food estate untuk mendukung ketahanan pangan di Kabupaten Pulang Pisau seluas 10.000 ha dan Kabupaten Kapuas seluas 20.000 ha terus dilaksanakan. Pembukaan lahan food estate sudah selesai, namun pengolahan lahan pertanian gambut siap tanam, pembangunan saluran irigasi, dan penyiapan sumber daya manusia (SDM) ditargetkan selesai pada pertengahan tahun 2021. Tujuan dari tulisan ini adalah untuk mengkaji perencanaan tata ruang food estate dan kebijakan terkait analisis dampak lingkungan serta mengusulkan strategi pengelolaan food estate yang handal melalui metode kajian literatur. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa tidak semua lahan gambut cocok untuk lahan pertanian yang berpotensi kebakaran, kegagalan proyek lahan gambut di masa lalu di daerah tersebut karena pengelolaan yang buruk, konversi lahan hutan akan mengganggu siklus hidrologi yang berakibat pada banjir dan mengganggu ekosistem orangutan, dan pertanian di daerah ini tidak menunjukkan dimensi ekologi yang berkelanjutan. Strategi pengelolaan lahan yang diusulkan adalah pembangunan infrastruktur irigasi, pengapuran, peningkatan pengetahuan sumber daya manusia terkait pengelolaan pertanian lahan gambut, manajemen dan pengawasan.
Inovasi Berkelanjutan: ESG Initiatives Untuk Masa Depan Yang Bertanggung Jawab
Authors: Hendro Junaidi , Bowo Pranogyo Antaiwan
Published: November 2023

In an era of globalization marked by rapid technological progress, sustainability has become a central issue governing many aspects of human life. Sustainability is no longer just an academic term but a guiding principle that guides action and innovation across all sectors. Continuous innovation plays an important role in responding to environmental, social and corporate challenges in operating responsibly. ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles have emerged as a key framework inspiring continuous innovation, key to creating a more sustainable and responsible future. In the context of the port industry, Pelindo, one of the largest operators, is committed to various ESG initiatives to maintain sustainability in its operations. These measures include environmental, social and governance actions aimed at reducing environmental impact, improving the well-being of communities surrounding the port and strengthening corporate governance. Pelindo understands the importance of maintaining ecosystems and creating a positive impact. This effort, therefore, constitutes an important step towards a socially and environmentally responsible future. Close collaboration between government, business and communities is needed to promote sustainability in the port industry, considering sustainable logistics practices and low-carbon energy as solutions for a more sustainable future.
Principal Managerial Competence in Improving Organizational Performance
Authors: Murniati Murniati , Siregar Fauzan Ahmad
Published: November 2023

The principal's managerial competence is very important in formal education, because the principal's ability to form a work team in the organization has a very large influence on the quality and quantity of schools, as is the case with the principal of SMP Negeri 1 Simpang Keuramat in improving school organizational performance. As for the formulation of the problem in this study, namely: How the managerial competence of the principal can improve organizational performance at SMP Negeri 1 Simpang Keramat.? Based on the formulation of the problem, the objectives of this study are to determine the managerial competence of the principal that can improve organizational performance at SMP Negeri 1 Simpang Keramat. The research method uses qualitative research with a field research approach (Field Research). In this study, the research subjects were the principal and several members of the school organization. From the results of the study, it was found that the managerial competence of the principal in improving organizational performance through the determination of the vision, mission, and goals, then the existence of an organizational structure or pattern of cooperation by the abilities of organizational members as well as the division of labor and coordination from subordinates to superiors with smooth operation. good communication between fellow members and superiors as well as always making decisions and sustainability is carried out based on valid evidence and the agreement of existing organizational members with other school members, namely educators and education staff.
University Management: Organizational Culture as a Factor of University Competitiveness
Authors: Habibi Surya , Prasetyo Muhammad Anggung Manumanoso
Published: November 2023

This research examines the organizational culture at Islamic universities in Indonesia to gain an Islamic university competitiveness. The qualitative research method is used, with data gathered through interviews, observations, and documentation. According to the study's findings, the conceptual framework of organizational culture plays a role in increasing universities' competitive advantage. The study's findings highlight the organizational culture-building model and its framework (competing value framework). Furthermore, the study's findings highlight the need for a reorientation of vision, adaptation to technological renewal, development of partnership-based networks, and enhancing academic services. Multi-stakeholder networks are essential in mediating the relationship between organizational culture and university competitive advantage. This research's originality fills gaps in the literature on cultural studies and organizational behavior in higher education. Studies on organizational culture in creating competitive universities and organizational resilience are still limited.
Education Planning Curriculum Based on Technology: Impact Evaluation
Authors: Yuliza Yuliza
Published: November 2023

Curriculum planning is the initial stage of an element of management. The curriculum is an important part of the educational process. Education without a curriculum will look disorganized. In addition, the curriculum is a medium for achieving educational goals, and at the same time, also serves as a guide for the implementation of the teaching and learning process in various types and levels of educational units. Curriculum planning is a central function of learning management and must be future-oriented. In this regard, this article aims to examine how technology-based curriculum planning. Based on the author's analysis, educational curriculum planning in each educational system must be adapted to the needs of society and the times. Therefore, curriculum planning must change over time. all curriculum planning processes cannot be separated from the problem of change, such as a revolution in methods, a revolution in a more innovative curriculum, technology, and critical Human Resources (HR) to produce creativity and work results as a form of change for the better. Educational institutions must have a future orientation following the needs of the times so that students can have global competitiveness.