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How Did It Happen?
Authors: Dieckmann Christoph , Vanagaite Ruta
Published: February 2024

In this compelling book, Lithuanian author Ruta Vanagaite holds an extended conversation with noted historian Christoph Dieckmann. His exploration of the causes and consequences of the

Holocaust in Lithuania provides the first overview for general readers that considers the perspectives of all the central groups involved—Jews, Lithuanians, and Germans. Drawing on a rich array of sources in all the key languages—Yiddish, Ivrit, Lithuanian, and German—Dieckmann considers not only the Berlin-based orientation of the German perpetrators but also the space where the Shoah took place—Lithuanian society with its Jewish minority under German occupation. He contends that this “space” of mass crimes is always linked with warfare and occupation. The Holocaust was unprecedented, but he makes a powerful case it cannot be isolated from the other mass crimes that took place at the same time in the same space against thousands of Soviet prisoners of war and forced refugees from the Soviet territories.

Dieckmann shows that the Holocaust could not have unfolded throughout German-dominated Europe without the conditional cooperation of non-Germans in each occupied country. Existing antisemitism was radicalized from the 1930s onward, turning Jews, under the enormous stress of unrelenting warfare and often instable conditions of occupation, into what were perceived as deadly enemies. The Holocaust, its history and memory, can only be understood through this broader context. The authors’ searching exchanges illuminate the most profound questions we have as we struggle to understand the Holocaust.
The Self-Esteem Regime
Authors: Burt Clarissa
Published: February 2024

Empowers women of all ages and backgrounds to improve their self-esteem for a lifetime of awareness, poise, and confidence.

Despite years of progress, many women today continue to suffer from low self-esteem. In her revelatory and prescriptive work THE SELF-ESTEEM REGIME: An Action Plan for Becoming the Confident Person You Were Meant to Be, internationally renowned multimedia producer, supermodel, award-winning actress, and public speaker Clarissa Burt offers down-to-earth advice for women to help them manifest self-confidence in all aspects of their lives: relationships, family, friendships, careers, and everyday engagement. The book helps readers find worthiness through a concrete, step-by-step program for women of all ages and backgrounds. Sharing her unique mix of knowledge, attitude, and humor, Clarissa walks readers through her unique process that instills a lifetime of self-awareness, poise, and assurance.

Clarissa empowers readers to accept mistakes as valuable learning experiences and steppingstones. Her regime—which features a wealth of tips, case studies, and affirmations—is neither complicated nor demanding, although it builds mental strength, toughness, and resilience –qualities necessary for higher self-esteem and overall wellness.
Black Nihilism and Antiblack Racism
Authors: Johnson Devon R.
Published: February 2024

This is an innovative work in Africana philosophical thought that links the phenomenon of nihilism in black America, in particular black American youth, to modern traditions of Western philosophy. Black Nihilism and Antiblack Racism engages defining themes of black existential life by offering a framework for considering the relationships between antiblack racism, pessimism, nihilism, weakness, strength, maturity, freedom, and hope in the 21st century. This book readdresses themes popularly raised by Cornel West in 1994 regarding the nature, causes, evaluations, diagnoses, and prognoses of what has been called, “nihilism in black America.” Black Nihilism and Antiblack Racism seeks to recontextualize discussions of nihilism and its possibilities for American cultural life. As a result, this book bears important questions, offers unique analyses, and suggests radical responses that are relevant for studies of black life and theories of justice in twenty-first century America.
Suddenness and the Composition of Poetic Thought
Authors: Magee Paul
Published: February 2024

Interrogating the much-cherished concept of “poetic thinking,” this book focuses on what interview and draft materials reveal of how poets actually do think, when in the act of writing. The interviews confirm what findings from cognitive science and linguistics make clear: we rarely know exactly what words we are going to say, until we have said them. Suddenness and the Composition of Poetic Thought draws out the implications of a radically curtailed view of consciousness on how we understand the drafting and revision of lines of poetry, with implications for our theorisation of the composition of prose. Henrich von Kleist’s assertion that “it is not we, but a certain condition of ours which knows” emerges as central to this reassessment of the nature of the written word.

Employing an extensive archive of interview materials with major Anglophone poets, discussing how they think in the moments of composition, this book also provides a lucid account of the links between poetic composition and live performative thinking in the contexts of Romantic compositional practice and the early (pre)textual history of ancient Greek epic.

A transdisciplinary study at the crossroads of philosophy, cognitive psychology, literary studies, and linguistics, this book reconceptualizes the wellsprings of poetic thought and advances our understanding of thinking’s complex but vital link to improvised speech.
Modern Political Campaigns
Authors: Cohen Michael D.
Published: February 2024

Modern Political Campaigns brings together academic, practical, and interviews to help understand how professionalism, technology, and speed have revolutionized elections, creating more voter-centric races for public office. Dr. Michael D. Cohen, a 20+ year veteran of working on, teaching, and writing about political campaigns take readers through how campaigns are organized, state-of-the-art tools of the trade, and how some of the most interesting people in politics got their big breaks.

The book takes readers through clear-eyed chapters on parties and elections, campaign planning and management, fundraising, independent groups, vulnerability and opposition research, data and analytics, focus groups and polling, earned, paid and social media, and field operations. Finally, the book revisits the Permanent Campaign in terms of modern approaches to winning elections raising questions about today’s uniform preference for turnout over persuasion and what that means for our American democracy.

Modern Political Campaigns will appeal to students and political activists interested in working in political campaigns. It is also a great read for anyone who wants to better understand the nuts and bolts of campaigns in practical terms from professionals, and the opportunities they provide all of us to be more engaged citizens and hold our leaders more accountable each Election Day.
Engineering as a Global Profession
Authors: Davis Michael
Published: February 2024

While this book begins with the analysis of engineering as a profession, it concentrates on a question that the last two decades seem to have made critical: Is engineering one global profession (like medicine) or many national or regional professions (like law)? While science and technology studies (STS) have increasingly taken an “empirical turn”, much of STS research is unclear enough about the professional responsibility of engineers that STS still tends to avoid the subject, leaving engineering ethics without the empirical research needed to teach it as a global profession. The philosophy of technology has tended to do the same. This book’s intervention is to improve the way STS, as well as the philosophy of technology, approaches the study of engineering. This is work in the philosophy of engineering and the attempt to understand engineering as a reasonable undertaking.
Analysis of Differences in Lymphocyte Subsets and CD4+ T Cells Immune Activation Between Re-detectable Positive and Non-re-detectable Positive COVID-19 Convalescent Patients
Authors: Min Huang Zhi , Lian Li Gui , Rong Yang Zheng , Lin Zhou , Min Jiang , Hao Li , Fan Zhong Yi , Xiang Jiang Yi , Hui Wang Xiao , Ping He Tai
Published: February 2024

Background: When coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first broke out, much literature was reported on the re-detectable positive phenomenon of COVID-19 patients during recovery; however, there were few studies on the lymphocyte subsets, T-lymphocyte activation indicators, and levels of specific antibodies between the re-detectable positive (RP) and non-re-detectable positive (NRP) patients. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the immunological characteristics of RP and NRP patients among convalescent patients from post-discharge COVID-19 patients and to explore immunological factors related to RP. Methods: Anticoagulated whole blood samples were collected from 11 healthy controls (HCs) and 66 COVID-19 convalescent patients. Then, the percentage of lymphocyte subsets and CD4+CD38+/HLA-DR+ T cells were tested with flow cytometry, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) anti-spike protein receptor-binding domain immunoglobulin G (S-RBD-IgG) antibody was detected by chemiluminescence. Results: B cells (%) in the RP group were significantly lower than that in the HC group (P = 0.014), and B cells (%) decreased successively in HC, NRP, and RP groups, with significant differences among the three groups (P = 0.016). CD3+ and CD8+ T cells (%) in the RP group were noticeably higher than that in the NRP group (P = 0.004 and 0.019, respectively); nevertheless, there was no difference in CD4+ T cells (%) and natural killer (NK) cells (%) among the three groups. The CD4+CD38+ and CD4+HLA-DR+ T cells (%) in the RP group were noticeably higher than that in the HC group (P = 0.013 and 0.025). The analysis of differences among the three groups showed that CD4+CD38+ and HLA-DR+ T cells (%) were also significantly different (P = 0.037 and 0.015), and CD4+HLA-DR+ T cells (%) in the three groups increased in turn. Meanwhile, there was a positive correlation between RBD-IgG titer and CD4+HLA-DR+ (%) (P = 0.003, r = 0.517), and the RBD-IgG titer of HLA-DR+ high group was higher than that of HLA-DR+ Low group (P = 0.005) in the COVID-19 convalescent patients. Conclusions: In this study, the immunological characteristics of the RP patients of COVID-19 convalescent patients were analyzed based on the lymphocyte subsets and the relationship between S-RBD-IgG and activated CD4+ T cells. The results showed that the low B cells (%) and the increased CD4+HLA-DR+ T cells (%) in the convalescent patients of COVID-19 might be related to the RP phenomenon, and the activated CD4+ T cells might play a crucial role in specific antibody responses.
An Investigation into Health Literacy and Extracurricular Reading Habits: The Case of Students at Abadan University of Medical Sciences in Iran
Authors: Tahmasbi Soheila , Ghorbani Kalkhajeh Sasan , Sharifiazar Sahar , Khademizadeh Shahnaz
Published: February 2024

Background: The process of developing health literacy (HL) begins in childhood and embraces several skills and experiences. Individuals need these skills to properly manage their health and interact with healthcare systems. Although studies considering HL and its related variables are extensive in volume and informative in results, it seems necessary to add more to the field by addressing the issue among students of medicine. Objectives: The present study aimed to check the level of HL and extracurricular reading habits among students of medicine, how they obtain health information, the relationship between their HL and their extracurricular reading habits, and the relationship between extracurricular reading habits and each of the five aspects of HL. Methods: The participants (N = 220) were studying at Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran. The data were collected using the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire (Montazeri et al., 2015) and a questionnaire developed by the researchers. Results: The findings suggest that extracurricular studying positively correlated with reading health information, reaching health information, and using health information for the respondents of the present study. There was also a significant difference between the extracurricular reading habits and the HL of respondents. However, extracurricular studying and their appraisal of health information did not positively correlate. Furthermore, the Internet was the first source of information for the respondents. Conclusions: The aforementioned results might direct health policymakers’ attention to the HL concerns that medical students need and the ways that they immediately hang on to reach information (i.e., the Internet).
Exploring the Influence of Sialic Acid on Drug Resistance in Glioma: A Focus on ABCB1 and ABCC1 Transporter Genes Expression
Authors: Rezaei Farideh , Shafiei Mohammad , Galehdari Hamid , Malayeri Alireza , Kalantar Seyed Mehdi
Published: February 2024

Background: Glioma, the predominant type of tumor in the central nervous system (CNS), is commonly treated with temozolomide chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. However, resistance to chemotherapy can sometimes lead to treatment failure and cancer recurrence. To improve treatment strategies for glioma, it is important to understand the tumor microenvironment (TME) and the molecular aspects that contribute to drug resistance. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of sialic acid on drug resistance development in temozolomide-treated cells by analyzing the expression patterns of ABCB1 and ABCC1 genes, known for their role in drug resistance mechanisms. Methods: This study examined the effects of temozolomide, sialic acid, and the combination of both on cell viability and apoptosis. IC50 and EC50 values were used to measure treatment effectiveness, and the expression of ABCB1 and ABCC1 genes was assessed by real-time PCR in different treatment groups. Results: Temozolomide and sialic acid both had effects on cell viability, morphology, and the expression of ABCB1 and ABCC1 genes. These alterations may be associated with the development of drug resistance in cancer cells, providing insight into the underlying mechanisms. Conclusions: The study suggests that sialic acid promotes cancer progression and reduces the effectiveness of anticancer drugs. Therefore, targeting sialic acid or its production and using combination drugs could be a promising strategy to counter its negative impact on treatment outcomes.
Virulence Gene Properties and Phylogenetic Relationship of Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Different Sources in North of Iran
Authors: Hosseini Seyed Mahdi , Kaboosi Hami , Khoshbakht Rahem , Peyravii Ghadikolaii Fatemeh
Published: February 2024

Background: Salmonella species can cause various infections in humans and animals. The presence of certain genes determines the virulence of a Salmonella serotype. Objectives: The current research endeavor was undertaken to assess the virulence characteristics and genotypic traits of Salmonella serotypes extracted from various sources within the geographical boundaries of Iran. Methods: Salmonella isolates, previously retrieved and preserved in the veterinary microbiology laboratory, underwent serotyping and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) identification of nine virulence-associated genes. Genotyping was carried out using random amplified polymorphic DNA-PCR (RAPD-PCR). Results: All Salmonella isolates showed the presence of invA, sdiA, hilA, and iroB virulence genes. There were a total of 17 different virulence gene patterns among Salmonella serotypes. The presence of fliC and sefA genes and their related patterns were significant among S. typhimurium and S. enteritidis serotypes, respectively (P < 0.05). In the RAPD-PCR fingerprinting, 11 distinct clusters were obtained, and 16 isolates (26.66%) were classified as untypeable strains. There was a significant association between RAPD genotypes and Salmonella serotypes (P < 0.05), while the association between these RAPD patterns and the source of the isolates was not significant (P > 0.05). Conclusions: According to the results, Salmonella serotypes from non-human sources carry significant virulence determinants and show similar genotypic patterns with human isolates. These findings provide valuable insights into the virulence properties and genetic diversity of Salmonella serotypes in Iran, which could inform the development of effective control and prevention strategies for salmonellosis in the region.
Pengaruh Good Governance Terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Di Kantor Kecamatan Majauleng Kabupaten Wajo
Authors: Andi Renilda Filyandini  , Muktamir Usman
Published: February 2024

Good governance is always related to work, especially good quality work. Government organizations are expected to provide good quality work, so that there is good work performance.

This type of research uses census research, where research takes all members of the population as respondents (data sources) and uses questionnaires as the main data collection tool. Using a quantitative approach and using descriptive methods to determine the influence of Good Governance on employee work performance at the Majauleng District Office, Wajo Regency.

The results of research data analysis on Good Governance and Work Performance show that Good Governance at the Majauleng District Office is in the good category. Likewise with the Job Performance variable which is in the good category. The influence that the Good Governance variable has on Work Performance is in the very strong and positive category and the data is significant.

The conclusion from the research results with the title The Influence of Good Governance on Work Performance is as follows. Good Governance at the Majauleng District Office, Wajo Regency is in the good category. The work performance of Majauleng District Office Employees in Wajo Regency is in the very good category. The results of data analysis show that the influence provided is a very strong influence with a positive and significant relationship direction
Peran Kepolisian Sektor (Polsek) Dalam Menanggulangi Peredaran Dan Penyalahgunaan Narkoba di Kecamatan Simpang Kanan Kabupaten Rokan Hilir
Authors: Ayu Lia Lestari  , Mimin Sundari Nasution
Published: February 2024

Simpang Kanan District is an area located in Rokan Hilir Regency. Since 2018 Simpang Kanan District has experienced an increase in drug circulation and abuse. So it requires the role of the police in tackling the distribution and abuse of narcotics. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of the police in tackling the distribution and abuse of narcotics in Simpang Kanan District. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method. With data collection techniques used are primary data and secondary data obtained from observation, interviews, documentation. The results of this study indicate that the role played by the Simpang Kanan Police is inregulatory role Simpang Kanan Police carry out activities based on RI Law Number 8 of 1981 concerning the Criminal Procedure Code, then in enabling role In accordance with the regulations, the Simpang Kanan Police has two programs, namely preventive (prevention) the activities carried out are investigations to investigations and arrests and repression (law enforcement) activities carried out are filing, hereinafter in direct provision of goods and service Supervision activities carried out by the Simpang Kanan Police are checking urine, carrying out Friday vents, conducting socialization or counseling and conducting patrols. In carrying out its role the Simpang Kanan Police have several obstacles, namely from the police themselves who do not understand SOP investigations and from people who do not understand the impact of drugs themselves.
Kualitas Pelayanan Publik dalam Pengurusan Kartu Identitas Anak di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Bintan
Authors: Halawa Sri Okta Riani , Rumzi Samin  , Firman Firman
Published: February 2024

To find out the quality of public services in the administration of Child Identity Cards (KIA) at the Bintan Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, researchers used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques, namely interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used were data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. In this research, researchers used the theory of Pararusman ddk (In Tjiptnono, 1996: 70) to determine the quality of public services in the management of children's identity cards at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Bintan Regency as follows: Reliability, Tangibles, Assurance (Assurance), Empathy (Empaty), and Responsiveness (Responsiveness) have quality where service officers are fast and timely in service. It's just that there are still obstacles and obstacles to proper guarantees, there are still obstacles which are inadequate facilities and sometimes the network is unstable in issuing documents for managing Child Identity Cards. has not run optimally in the management of Child Identity Cards (KIA).
Innovation In Population Administration Services
Authors: Sari Ade Risna , Muhsin Efendi  , Rulam Ahmadi  , Shohib Muslim  , Syamsu Rijal
Published: February 2024

Population management is one of the services that the local government must offer. The Bandung Regency Government established E-Sakedap in response to widespread public complaints regarding population administration services. Sakedap is an online service for maintaining marriage and divorce certificates for non-Muslims, as well as birth, death, and moving in and out certifications for Indonesian nationals. Data from the research findings were collected, analyzed, and compared using the descriptive qualitative research method. The focus of the study is Sakedap's population administration service innovation in Ciparay Village, Bandung. Kurhayadi claims that the attribute theory of innovation—which takes into account comparative benefits, ease of observation, appropriateness, complexity, and the possibility of trying—is the theory used in the analysis. The research's conclusions, in particular the Sakedap in Program at the Ciparay Village Office, have been able to provide advantages in the form of simpler service because visiting the village is sufficient; visiting the Population and Civil Registry Office is not required. The village is quicker and uses less energy because you don't need to visit as frequently, so there is no need to spend money there either. The implementation of Sakedap is in accordance with the applicable laws, and E-Sakedap is in accordance with the community's demands in order to obtain services that will make population administration easier. There are no problems with Sakedap implementation in Ciparay Village, Bandung. People who lack technological skills and those who think complexity only grows are both wrong. The installation of Sakedap has allowed the community to readily track the scope of the service process for creating population administration records.
The Political Interest Of Millenial Generation
Authors: Katili Andi Yusuf , Ida Ri'aeni  , Geofakta Razali  , Shohib Muslim  , Hairus Hairus
Published: February 2024

This article is based on the existence of researchers' participation in the democracy system in Indonesia, especially in Garut District. The study aims to determine the voter participation of three generations (generation X, generation Y, and generation Z) from the perspective of lack of political interest and dissatisfaction with candidates. This study uses descriptive and verification methods with a quantitative approach. With a sample of 145 respondents spread out of 3 villages (Banjarwangi Village, Jayabakti Village, and Bojong Village), the location of the research is the region with the largest population and voting rights in the Banjarwungi District District of Garut. Data analysis method: path analysis using SPSS software The results of the study showed the magnitude of the total influence of ignorance or lack of political interest and dissatisfaction with the selection of candidates against electoral participation in Generation X was shown by the size of the determination coefficient (r2) = 0.488, or 46.7%; in Generation Y, the greatness of the factor of determination (R2) = 0.510, or 51%; and in Generation Z, the measurement of the deterrence coefficient (R2) = 0.793, or 72.3%. So it was concluded that the model formed belongs to the strong category, so in this study, the variable of ignorance, lack of political interest, or dissatisfaction with the choice was used to measure the participation of voters in the Banjarwangi Garut district.
Implementasi Kebijakan Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat (KIM) Berbasis Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Kabupaten
Authors: Fitriyani Fitriyani , Delly Maulana  , Obed Bida
Published: February 2024

The goal to be achieved in this research is to find out the implementation of community information group (KIM) policies based on community empowerment in Paser Regency. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. In order to obtain data related to the required research focus, the researchers conducted interviews with the KIM chairman, KIM members and community leaders. In order to support the information obtained, the researcher also conducted field observations. The results of this study indicate that the communication established by KIM members is based on flexible timeframes, limited to communication via WhatsApp. Formal recruitment has not been optimally carried out because the KIM organization is voluntary in which the majority of its members are village officials themselves so that the resources recruited do not have the expertise in the required field, namely IT. the members do not yet have the ability to be competent in their field, considering that this organization is voluntary, the members who participate are also from the village community who do not yet have qualified skills. the organizational structure is explained that in KIM the organizational structure consists of a chairman and members where the structure is a differentiator in completing tasks and responsibilities. Obstacles faced which include the lack of incentives that make KIM members not run according to formal procedures, low understanding of journalism, low time management and low facilities and infrastructure owned.
Implementasi Program Rawat Inap Korban Penyalahgunaan Narkoba di Provinsi Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Sari Ade Risna
Published: February 2024

Rehabilitation is one of the government's efforts to deal with addicts and victims of narcotics abuse. This has been regulated in Law No. 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics. The West Kalimantan Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) is the leading sector in handling drugs in West Kalimantan which has a program and also runs inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for victims of drug abuse. In implementing the inpatient program there are obstacles. These obstacles include the lack of human resources (HR) and the lack of infrastructure or free inpatient care. The aim of this research is to find out how the inpatient rehabilitation program for drug abuse victims is implemented in West Kalimantan province, as well as to describe the factors that influence the implementation of the inpatient rehabilitation program for drug abuse victims in West Kalimantan province. The main assumption of this research is that there are several factors that influence the implementation of the inpatient rehabilitation program for drug abuse victims in West Kalimantan province, referring to George C. Edward III's theory, namely 1) communication factors; 2) resource factors; 3) disposition factors; and organizational structure factors. This research was analyzed using qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. The research results were obtained by observing and interviewing all key informants and supporting informants as well as using documentation techniques and literature study.
Upaya Pemerintah Kota Tanjungpinang Dalam Percepatan Penurunan Angka Kasus Stunting Berdasarkan Indeks Khusus Penanganan Stunting Provinsi Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Muhaimin Wahyudi  , Giniung Pardita  , Aprilia Sari
Published: February 2024

Stunting is a serious chronic nutrition problem in Indonesia, including in the Riau Islands Province. Stunting occurs when a child's growth is stunted and their height is shorter than the standard for their age. This problem can negatively impact a child's physical, cognitive, and social development, and potentially affect productivity and learning abilities in the future. The Riau Islands have unique geographical characteristics with many small islands scattered around the region. This can cause limited access to adequate health and nutrition services, especially on remote islands. In addition, economic factors, low education, and poor sanitation can also be causes of stunting in this area. To improve the quality of life of children in the region, stunting prevention must be a main focus. In the stunting prevention journal, it is important to identify risk factors that contribute to stunting in the Riau Islands, such as unbalanced eating patterns, low access to health and nutrition services, and low public knowledge about the importance of good nutrition.
Strategi City Branding Provinsi Bengkulu Melalui Festival Tabot
Authors: Ramahwati Saputri  , Welly Wirman
Published: February 2024

Bengkulu Province is an area rich in culture and traditions which are still considered a legacy from our ancestors, one of which is Tabot. That in this era of globalization, competition between regions is getting tougher by increasingly developing regional potential and uniqueness so that they are able to compete with other regions. In this case, a city needs a strategy to create a strong regional or global positioning, this is better known as City Branding. City branding is one of the appropriate strategies to be implemented by the Bengkulu Province Tourism Office to develop a city identity that can attract domestic and foreign tourists to visit Bengkulu Province. This research aims to understand the city branding strategy of the Bengkulu Province Tourism Office in developing city branding through the Tabot Festival. This research method uses a qualitative research method using a descriptive approach. This qualitative research aims to explain the phenomenon through interview, observation and documentation data collection techniques. In this research there were five informants who were taken using purposive techniques. In data analysis techniques by reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. And checking the validity of the data was carried out using triangulation. The results of this research are for an identity strategy to first determine the identity of the city which can differentiate it from other areas which is symbolized using a logo or tagline. The objective strategy for city branding through the Tabot festival is to raise the image of the city and to attract the interest of local and foreign tourists. The strategy used by the Bengkulu Province Tourism Office is to collaborate with stakeholders related to the tourism sector such as the tourism industry, and to promote through media such as electronic media, online media, printed promotional media such as billboards and banners. The coherence strategy is to have a common message conveyed in promoting this branding, namely through communication carried out with other stakeholders by including the branding logo from Bengkulu Province.
Analisis Peran Lembaga Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan dalam Kemakmuran Masyarakat
Authors: Putri Amanda  , Putri Indriyanti  , Muhammad Arif
Published: February 2024

This research aims to analyze the role of the BPK in providing financial reports and providing evaluations of state agencies' efforts to optimize community prosperity. Through the use of qualitative systems and strategies for reviewing legislation and literature. The research results show that performance audits are the thing that has the strongest relationship between audits and community prosperity. Performance evaluation is the only test that can guarantee the management of public funds (people's prosperity).
Tata Cara Pengendalian Pada Unit Pengadaan Barang Dan Jasa Di PT. Kereta Api Indonesia DAOP VIII Surabaya
Authors: Ivar Isma Gymnastiar  , Siti Ning Farida
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the control procedures or operating procedures in the goods and services procurement unit at PT. Indonesian Railways DAOP VIII Surabaya. The research method used in this research is qualitative research, namely literature study and field research. Where the data collection system in this research comes from journals which are analyzed in the form of explanations in the form of information originating from within and from outside agencies related to the goods and services procurement system. The results of the research show that in the goods and services procurement unit there are control procedures in the form of understanding activities regarding Tenders, Work Plans and Conditions (RKS), Procurement Implementation Orders (SP3), as well as Work Terms of Reference (KAK), archive management, Aanwizjing , checking completeness of documents, negotiations, and assistance to users who need or are carrying out procurement activities.
Pengaruh Perilaku Kepemimpinan Terhadap Motivasi Kerja Pegawai Pada Kantor Desa Abbanuangnge Kecamatan Maniangpajo Kabupaten Wajo
Authors: Darwis Darwis  , Najeminur Najeminur  , Andi Supriadi
Published: February 2024

This research was motivated by preliminary research at the Abbanuangnge Village Office, Maniangpajo District, Wajo Regency, with initial information that could be obtained, namely the impression that the work motivation of employees at the Office, a number of ideals were thought to be influenced by leadership behavior which was also not ideal. This research aims to examine the influence of leadership behavior on employee work motivation at the Abbanuangnge Village Office, Maniangpajo District, Wajo Regency. This research uses quantitative research methods. The population in this study was all 8 Abbanuangnge Village Office employees. The sample in this research uses a saturated sample, namely a sampling technique when all members of the population are used as samples. The primary data source is in the form of a questionnaire. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis, coefficient of determination, simple linear regression. The questionnaire measurements answered by respondents used a Likert scale which was processed using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS). The results of this research show that training has a positive and significant influence on the performance of civil servants at the Pammana District Office, Wajo Regency. Meanwhile, the R2 (R Square) value is 0.623, which shows that the percentage contribution of the Training variable to the Civil Servant Performance variable at the Pammana District Office, Wajo Regency is 62.3%.
Biology and Natural History of Brazilian Atlantic Forest Small Mammals
Authors: da Fonseca Gustavo A. B. , Kierulff Maria Cecilia M.
Published: February 2024

During a 17-month study, 20 small mammal species were recorded in the forests of the western slopes of the Brazilian Atlantic coastal region in the state of Minas Gerais. A trapping effort of 57,120 trap nights resulted in 1366 captures of 692 individuals belonging to 8 marsupial and 12 rodent species. Both terrestrial and arboreal traps were used. The common opossum Didelphis marsupialis was the most frequently trapped small mammal, followed by Marmosa incana. The spiny rat Proechimys setosus was the third most common small mammal and the most abundant rodent species. One marsupial and five rodent species were considered rare in this study, being represented in the sample by two or fewer individuals. Population turnover at the traplines was high for all species, with most individuals only appearing once in the total study sample. Average body weight for the largest species, Didelphis marsupialis, was close to 1000 g, while for the smallest species, Oryzomys nigripes, it was approximately 20 g. Sexual dimorphism was common among marsupial species, but rare in rodents. Male marsupials, on average, tended to be larger than females. Male Oryzomys trinitatis, on the other hand, were slightly smaller than females. Most marsupials are seasonal breeders, while rodents tend to reproduce throughout the year. The western slopes of the Atlantic forest are characterized by a pronounced dry season, and reproduction is concentrated in late dry and the early and midwet season. Seasonality of marsupial reproduction was recognized not only by the presence of breeding males and females, but also by juvenile recruitment into the population in subsequent months. The vast majority of small mammal species have demonstrated a high degree of overlap in substrate use. A large number of small mammals have some level of scansorial ability, even the ones which are more frequently caught at the forest floor. It is also suspected that most species have mixed diets. Therefore, potential competition for resources is a definite possibility.
A revision of the fossil Erethizontidae of North America
Authors: Frazier Michael K.
Published: February 2024

The North American fossil record of porcupines (Erethizontidae) is reviewed. Comparisons of cranial osteology, incisor enamel, auditory ossicles, and post-cranial elements of fossil samples with Recent Coendou and Erethizon samples indicate that all of the fossil porcupines in North America are congeneric with Erethizon. The following four species of Erethizon are recognized in the fossil record of North America: (1) E. bathygnathum appeared approximately 2.5 million years ago and lived in western North America during late Blancan and early Irvingtonian times. (2) E. cascoensis is recognized only in the early Irvingtonian El Casco local fauna of California. (3) A new species of Erethizon is known only from the early-middle Irvingtonian of Florida. (4) The extant E. dorsatum first appears in the United States during middle Irvingtonian times, later dispersing throughout most of temperal North America. Erethizon apparently differentiated from an ancestral form in South America prior to its appearance in North America during late Pliocene times. Even the earliest fossils already possessed the enlarged masticatory apparatus designed to consume the bark of temperate conifers. Other functional specializations in the skeleton of Coendou and Erethizon are considered.
Taphonomy of the Large Vertebrate Fauna from the Thomas Farm Locality (Miocene, Hemingfordian), Gilchrist County, Florida
Authors: Pratt Ann E.
Published: February 2024

The results of a taphonomic investigation of the Thomas Farm locality are presented. Sedimentological evidence indicates that deposition took place in a large (about 35 m in diameter), high-walled (30 m) sinkhole. Fossiliferous sediments most likely represent the remains of a large debris cone that formed in the bottom of the sink. Laminar water-lain clays indicate that the sinkhole was water-filled at least periodically throughout the course of deposition. Two massive layers of limestone rubble represent two separate sequences of roof and wall collapse of the sinkhole. A major change in the nature of the deposit occurred following these events, as indicated by the presence of upper massive layers of calcareous sands rich in microvertebrates. Taphonomic evidence suggests that bones of megafaunal vertebrates accumulated attritionally. In the lower clay and sandy clay units of the site, the megavertebrate bones show an orientation pattern consistent with that indicative of moving water. Movement of water through the sink proceeded from northeast to southwest through underground joints in the limestone forming the sinkhole. Current velocity was of sufficient strength to winnow out less dense elements, primarily those belonging to Voorhies Dispersal Group I. Lack of severely weathered, water-worn or carnivore-chewed bone suggests that bones did not lie exposed on the surface for long periods before being deposited on the debris cone, nor was there a strong fluvial or carnivore-mediated influence on the bone assemblage. The faunal composition of the megavertebrate taxa in all but the uppermost layers is similar throughout the site, suggesting that the fauna available for fossilization did not change greatly throughout the course of deposition. For the major part of the depositional history of Thomas Farm, the taphonomic factors responsible for this sampling did not change appreciably. The upper layers contain very little megafauna and are not considered extensively in this study. Faunal evidence indicates that the sink was located in a wooded area, and the climate at the time of deposition was tropical to subtropical.
Ecology of white-tailed deer in eastern Everglades National Park-an overview
Authors: Smith Tommy R. , Hunter Cynthia G. , Eisenberg John F. , Sunquist Melvin E.
Published: February 2024

A population of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus seminolus) was studied in the eastern Everglades National Park from 1987 to 1992. The data for the interval January 1987 to June 1991 are summarized in this publication. During this interval, from 35 to 40 deer were monitored annually. Deer were captured utilizing a shoulder-held gun projecting a net, and fired from a helicopter. Captured deer were fitted with a radio collar and, thereafter, located by telemetry from both the ground and a fixed wing aircraft. Aerial locations were logged to a recognizable hectare square. Minimum convex polygons of deer home range use then were determined. Individual females occupied ranges of approximately 37 ha and males 113 ha, but seasonal differences in range use indicated that some males may have an annual range exceeding 12 km2. There was considerable overlap of home ranges, especially among individual females and their presumptive offspring. The population density was estimated to be 0.68 deer/km2. Adult females produce a single young; twinning was not recorded. During the course of this study, recruitment into the population was low. Mortality rates varied from year to year, especially for young fawns. The population appeared to be stable. During the course of the study, the panther (Puma concolor) was present. Deer comprised 57 percent of 99 identified panther kills in the eastern Everglades National Park and adjacent areas. Adult bucks with a mean age of 5.5 years were the dominant age/sex class killed (47% of all deer). We conclude that, although densities of both deer and panthers are low in the eastern Everglades National Park, they were normal and near carrying capacity or stable.
The Squamate Reptiles of the Inglis IA Fauna (Irvingtonian: Citrus County, Florida)
Authors: Meylan Peter A.
Published: February 2024

The early Pleistocene, Inglis IA site has yielded the largest and most diverse sample of fossil squamates in eastern North America. About 4000 specimens, including 250 skull elements, represent 26 species of snakes, 4 species of lizards, and l amphisbaenian. The herpetofauna is essentially modern; 21 of 26 snake species, 2 of 4 lizard species, and the amphisbaenian survive in Florida today. Three Inglis IA snakes now extinct are Diadophis elinorae, Xenodontinae (cf. Dryinoides), and Regina intermedia (n. sp.). The extant species Opheodrys vernalis and Heterodon nasicus are present in the Inglis IA fauna and have apparently been replaced in Florida by Opheodrys aestivus and Heterodon simus. The lizards include Ophisaurus ventralis, Sceloporus undulatus, Gerrhonotus, and an extinct new species, Eumeces carri. The amphisbaenian is Rhineura cf. R. floridana. The ecological requirements of modern counterparts of the fauna suggest that Inglis IA represents a community from a region of high pine with xeric hammock interspersed. This open high pine country was part of a savanna that extended around the Gulf of Mexico during the late Cenozoic. The savanna apparently served as a corridor for mammals going to and from South America, but it did not act in the same capacity for the squamate fauna, which remained essentially autochthonous. The composition of the squamate fauna suggests that this corridor maintained a connection to the west that had previously existed farther north.
Ecology of the Bobcat in South-central Florida
Authors: Wassmer Douglas A. , Guenther Del D. , Layne James N.
Published: February 2024

The ecology and life history of the bobcat (Felis rufus) were studied on the protected Archbold Biological Station and surrounding semi-developed land in south-central Florida from 1979 to 1982. Mean densities were 5 adult males, 8 adult females, and 13 juveniles/100 km2: Overall adult sex and age ratios were 0.64 male/female and 1.00 juvenile/adult, respectively. Breeding occurred from August to March, with a peak in February and March. The mean size of 13 mobile litters was 2.6. Of 17 radio-collared cats, 9 died during the study, and 9 unmarked individuals were found dead or reported killed in the study area. A higher proportion of mortality (73%) was due to natural (feline panleucopenia and Notoedric mange) than to man-related causes. Cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus), marsh rabbits (S. palustris), and cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus) were the primary prey species, comprising 73% of the occurrences of food items in scats and 86% of estimated prey biomass. Overall home ranges of 5 adult males and 7 adult females averaged 25.5 km2 and 14.5 km2, respectively. Short-term home ranges during 12 intervals of 3 to 16 weeks averaged 14.5 km2 for males and 9.3 km2 for females. Females tended to use their home ranges more intensively than did males, but males moved farther from day to day than females. One adult female and one male adult were known to abandon their ranges, the female's range apparently being acquired by her male and female young. Adults of the same sex had non-overlapping home ranges, but ranges of males and females overlapped extensively. Adult males and females with shared home range areas occasionally travelled or together in all seasons. Activity was primarily crepuscular and nocturnal. Seasonal variation in activity of males appeared to be related to temperature and in females to care of young. Both sexes used natural vegetation types more than man-modified habitats, with males using man-modified habitats relatively more than females. Marking behavior varied seasonally and appeared to play a significant role in maintenance of home range boundaries of adult males and adult females. Compared with data from other parts of the range, the south-central Florida population had an average density comparable to values reported from elsewhere in the southern U.S. and somewhat higher than levels recorded in northern areas; relatively low litter size; comparatively small home range size; and a possibly higher frequency of cases of a single adult female range contained entirely within an adult male range suggestive of a facultative monogamous relationship. Implications of the study to conservation and management of bobcats are discussed.
Giant Carnivorous Land Snails from Mexico and Central America
Authors: Thompson Fred G.
Published: February 2024

The taxonomy of four known species of Euglandina (Gastropoda, Pulmonata, Spiraxidae) is reviewed, and each is redescribed. E. vanuxemensis (Lea) includes the following synonyms: Achatina coulteri Gray, Glandina coronata Pfeiffer, Glandina uhdeana Martens and Glandina guttata Crosse and Fischer. E. aurata (Morelet) includes as a synonym Achatina lignaria Reeve. E. sowerbyana consists of two subspecies: E. s. sowerbyana (Pfeiffer) and E. s. estephaniae (Strebel). E. gigantea Pilsbry is monotypic. E. gigantae gabbi Pilsbry is a synonym. Euglandina pan new species and Euglandina titan new species are described from Guatemala.