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Empowering Farmers to Encourage Social Change During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Banten Province
Authors: Tauchid S. Agus M. , Bekti Herijanto , Pancasilawan Ramadhan , Karlina Nina
Published: March 2022

This research examined the efforts carried out by the Banten Provincial Government in empowering farmers to encourage social change during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Qualitative methods were used with an exploratory approach. Data were collected by interview and documentation methods. The results showed that the Banten Provincial Government tried to empower farmers by: providing support for food production in the form of seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery; assisting agricultural production through “field school” activities that included providing education and direct field practice to farmer groups; and enabling farmers to actively participate in agricultural production activities through conducting continuous monitoring and evaluation of various assistance and activity programs that have been provided to farmers in need. These efforts to empower farmers led to an increase in food production in Banten Province, especially for rice commodities. Another impact was increased social changes experienced by farmers through the use of appropriate technology and agricultural mechanization, which encouraged agricultural production to become more efficient, thereby increasing the Banten Province farmer’s exchange rate. Farmer empowerment will have a major impact on food availability, especially during the pandemic, and therefore social changes for farmers in the use of agricultural technology are important.
Keywords: empowerment, farmer, social change
Distribution of Human Capital Between Regions in Indonesia Using the Alternative Human Development Index
Authors: Windhani Kikin , Mulyaningsih Tri , Hardoyono Fajar
Published: March 2022

Human capital is an important factor in the development and economic growth of a country. This study aimed to (1) adopt a modified model of the Human Development Index (HDI) called the Alternative Human Development Index (AHDI) to measure human capital between regions in Indonesia, and (2) analyze the distribution pattern of human resource inequality between regions in Indonesia using cluster analysis. The results showed that the measurement of human capital with AHDI provided more comprehensive measurement results because it used a more complete dimension of human capital and showed the advantages and disadvantages of human capital between regions in Indonesia. The distribution of human capital inequality in Indonesia based on AHDI, using cluster analysis, showed that regions in Indonesia are divided into areas of high, medium, low and very low AHDI performance. The low and very low clusters are a priority for the government in the development of human capital in Indonesia.
Keywords: human capital, gender empowerment, health index, democracy index, cluster analysis
Motor Vehicle Tax Contribution to Regional Original Income in Banten Province
Authors: Hermawan Iwan , Myrna Rita , Nurasa Heru , Karlina Nina
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to investigate the contribution of motor vehicle tax to regional original income (PAD) in Banten Province. Income is an important element in the implementation of development activities. In each region, development activities have been increasing from year to year and this is associated with large costs, which therefore encourages an increase in PAD. One of the sources of PAD is motor vehicle tax, which is one of the local tax forms regulated by Law no. 28 of 2009 concerning regional taxes and levies chapter II, part one, article 2. This law designates that regional taxes are the authority of the province and consist of 1. motorized vehicle transfer fees, 2. motorized vehicle taxes, 3. surface water tax, 4. motor vehicle fuel tax, and 5. cigarette tax. Out of these five types of regional taxes, the motor vehicle tax is the most dominant contributor to regional income each year in Banten Province.
Keywords: motor vehicle tax, regional original income, regional tax
Empowerment Program for a Poor Elderly Group in Boyolali, Indonesia
Authors: Hidayati Nurul , Sudarmo Sudarmo , Wahyunengseh Rutiana Dwi
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to strengthen the participation of a poor elderly group in a community-based empowerment program at the PKH Elderly Garden located in Andong District, Boyolali Regency, Indonesia. Old age is the final stage of the human development cycle and is a natural and unavoidable process. Psychological, physical, social, and economic changes are experienced by the elderly. So far, there have not been many similar studies focusing on strengthening the participation of the elderly in the context of social change in development. Qualitative methods were used with a case study approach. The results demonstrated that social engagement was the most important social capital for optimizing roles, building trust, respecting differences, providing tolerance, and increasing self-confidence in empowering the elderly group. Participation of the elderly in the program could have a positive impact on their psychological, physical and socio-economic characteristics, through good communication, socialization, mobilization, and personal contribution. In addition, social assistants had an important role as enablers, facilitators, dynamists, mediators, and motivators.
Keywords: elderly group, social engagement, community empowerment
MSME Policy Based on Cost Reduction Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Purnamasari Irma , Hernawan Denny , Hastuti Sri
Published: March 2022

One of the sectors that has been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is the economic sector, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Many MSMEs have experienced a decline in turnover, or have even gone out of business. The COVID-19 pandemic which has occurred in Indonesia since the beginning of January 2020 has limited the activities of MSMEs and their consumers, leading to the reduced supply of raw materials, resulting in a decline in production, and causing the number of workers to be reduced; also, demand has decreased due to restrictions on people’s activities outside the home. The OECD has stated that MSMEs have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 situation. Policies are needed for MSMEs based on cost reduction strategies in maintaining long-term business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this research, descriptive qualitative methods were used. The results revealed that MSMEs in Cianjur Regency applied cost reduction strategies to maintain their businesses. Generally, they made savings that did not affect product quality, such as reducing the number of employees and recruiting daily employees, and reducing production costs and operating costs.
Keywords: MSME policy, cost reduction strategies, COVID-19 pandemic
Variations and Arguments of Anti-Vaccine Movement Groups on Facebook
Authors: Widyaningrum Novi , Trisnantoro Laksono , Kurniawan Nanang Indra
Published: March 2022

This study examined a social movement in the digitalized world along with its role in the public policy process. The research focused on how the social movement was accessed and spread, and how knowledge was formed on Facebook so that it could influence the success or failure of a certain policy. It is essential to further explore how knowledge is mobilized through social movements in the digitalized world so as to enrich the theories of governance and public policies. In this study, content analysis was ued. The results showed that the group of main actors who criticized the vaccine’s safety was heterogeneous. In terms of vaccine criticism, there were the anti-vaccine movements, the marginally anti-vaccine movements, and the occasionally vaccine-critical movements. This heterogeneity could be found in the type of arguments mobilized to question the vaccine’s safety and in these actors’ likelihood of being involved in any vaccine-related controversies. The religion and conspiracy theory discourses were the two most used discourses to reject the vaccine delivery program in Indonesia. By mobilizing knowledge through a social movement in the digitalized world, the anti-vaccine movement actors had a wider network and had the potential to influence the success of the government program.
Keywords: social movement, anti-vaccine, health policy, social media
Adoption of Public Service Mall in Kebumen Regency
Authors: Haryani Tiyas Nur , Nugroho Rino A. , Nurhalima Isnaeni
Published: March 2022

The government improves the quality of public services by creating innovations. Through KEMENPANRB, the government created the Public Service Mall (MPP) innovation. Kebumen Regency is one of the areas that has the MPP. This study aimed to describe the MPP’s innovation in Kebumen by using Rogers’ innovation attributes. This study used descriptive qualitative methods. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The validity of the data was evaluated through triangulation of sources. The results showed that the MPP innovation in Kebumen fulfilled 5 of Rogers’ innovation attributes: 1) relative advantage, the innovation reduced the costs incurred by the community in obtaining services and made services more effective and efficient; 2) compatibility, the MPP followed previous innovations, aligned with the needs of the community, and did not conflict with existing values and norms; 3) complexity, the MPP was associated with a lack of certified human resources, public understanding of IT and socialization about the MPP, but this did not hinder the running of the MPP services; 4) triability, the service was opened a few days before being inaugurated; and 5) observability, the MPP showed a positive impact where the community became more enthusiastic in managing public services.
Keywords: innovation, public service, public service mall, Rogers’ innovation attributes
The Role of Women in Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Tristanti Tristanti , Nurhaeni Ismi Dwi Astuti , Mulyanto Mulyanto , Sakuntalawati Ratna Devi
Published: March 2022

This paper focused on identifying the role of women in the tourism sector, based on a systematic literature review of 10 journal articles from national and international journals. According to the findings, there are differences in the roles of women and men in tourism. Women have a role in supporting the tourism sector, namely in maintaining culture and tourism development. However, women’s roles are more concentrated in low-skill and low-paid areas. Women’s skills are more dominant in the accommodation sector which includes homestay services, food and beverage services, making souvenirs, opening stalls, hawking trade, cooking, cleaning public places and working in the hospitality sector. This is due to women’s limited access to education, skills in tourism, family background, physical condition, language, and ability to set their criteria. The results of the literature review were used to analyze the role of women in the tourism sector in the tourist village of Nglanggeran in Patuk, Gunugkidul, Yogyakarta.
Keywords: role, women, tourism
The Relationship Between Bureaucratic Leadership, Organizational Agility and Organizational Performance in the Tax Sector
Authors: Wijaya Sutirja , Ningrum Sinta , Myrna Rita , Karlina Nina
Published: March 2022

The demands on public organizations increasingly place leaders in complex situations. Leaders are required to be able to unravel the complexity of the organization and deal with various problems, both internal and external. The leadership role necessitates responding and being proactive. The purpose of this research was to analyze the relationship between bureaucratic leadership, organizational agility and organizational performance in the tax sector. This research involved an explanatory survey by the SAMSAT office in Banten Province, conducted with 238 participants who were members of the public and regional tax officials who were randomly selected without differentiating positions in management. The variant SEM procedure was used for data analysis. The findings showed that the demands of bureaucratic leadership in the digital era are very high. Acceleration is an important aspect inherent in leadership in the digital era. Control over changes in local politics and administration, and demands for acceleration, necessitate leaders who have capacity. Bureaucratic leadership has an influence on organizational agility and organizational performance in the tax sector. Bureaucratic leadership influences organizational performance either directly or through organizational agility. The theoretical implication is the need to develop the concept of leadership in the context of the digital era in order to encourage public performance. The practical implication is the need for leadership that is agile in responding to public demands and acts quickly by integrating administrative orientation, understanding local political dynamics and being ready to face acceleration challenges.
Keywords: bureaucratic leadership, organizational agility, organizational performance, the taxation sector
Stunting and the Grande Multipara Phenomenon From the Gender Perspective
Authors: Tinaningsih Morita Dwi , Nurhaeni Ismi Dwi Astuti , Fithri An Nisa , Haryati Ni Putu Sri
Published: March 2022

Stunting is a form of malnutrition caused by inadequate food intake, repeated infections, and lack of psychosocial stimulation. It has an impact on growth and development disorders but is more accurately referred to as undernutrition. In this regard, the role of the mother is important and problems that occur during pregnancy are very likely to contribute to stunting. This study aimed to describe stunting and the grande multipara phenomenon from a gender perspective. A qualitative approach was used to explore in-depth information about the behavior of pregnant women, parity and exclusive breastfeeding at Panglima Sebaya Hospital in July 2019. Based on the results of interviews with pregnant women, most knew about exclusive breastfeeding because health workers often provided counseling to mothers during and after pregnancy. However, mothers with multiple parity / grande multipara had difficulty carrying out exclusive breastfeeding because the time between the children was close. The village midwife informant said that many pregnant women have used family planning, especially the millennial generation; they have been exposed to a lot of media including social media, and many are independent, can decide for themselves to use family planning and choose the method of family planning. Stunting and grande multipara are closely related to gender inequality in the domestic environment.
Keywords: stunting, grande multipara, gender, breastfeeding
Crisis Communication by the Indonesian Government in Handling Covid-19
Authors: Nurfadhilah Alfi , Rahmanto Andre , Muhammad Albert
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to explore the crisis communication strategy of DKI Jakarta and the Banten Provincial Government in handling Covid-19 through the @dkijakarta and @pemprov.banten Instagram accounts. According to SCCT, there are two functions of crisis communication, namely to ensure public safety and manage the reputation of the organization. This research was conducted using a qualitative content analysis method, where the researcher examined the content of the Instagram accounts @dkijakarta and @pemprov.banten in the period of June 2021. The results showed that DKI Jakarta and the Banten Regional Government used their Instagram accounts to disseminate instructions on handling Covid-19 and at the same time to publish their performance in overcoming the crisis. However, more posts contained performance details than instructions. Hence, the West Java Regional Government prioritized the image of their institution, rather than managing the public’s safety. In addition, the researchers found that in providing instructive messages, @dkijakarta and @pemprov.banten used a persuasive strategy, which combined logical and emotional aspects to create behavior changes.
Keywords: crisis communication, government communication, social media
The Role of City Diplomacy for Sustainable Environment : Study Case of River Restoration in Bandung
Authors: Muluk MR. Khairul , Indaswari Firstyarinda Valentina , Wiswayana Wishnu Mahendra , Yunita Primadiana
Published: March 2022

The concept of sister cities as a cooperation mechanism for sub-national actors has been spread and grown significantly for these 70 years. The issues covered can involve not only economics and culture but also the sustainability of the environment. As the world faces extreme climate change challenges, cities become the most vulnerable areas. This paper examined the role of city diplomacy between Bandung and Seoul concerning the restoration of Cikapundung river. How strategic was this cooperation scheme in promoting a better environment and preservation as both cities have large populations and modern lifestyles? The research used qualitative method through a study case. The data were collected through secondary resources, such as government documents, journals, and databases. The analysis found that city diplomacy has a strategic role in solving the primary problem of river damage. Both governments collaborated with other actors to rehabilitate the river. Unfortunately, there was no ongoing sustainable cooperation to preserve the river. There are still more stages that need to be completed to fulfill the standard of river management. We hope there will be sustainable cooperation to support a sustainable environment in the future as the impact could be directly felt by all the living beings within it.
Keywords: Bandung; environment; river management; sister city; Seoul
Innovation for Sustainable Productivity in Agricultural Land Conversion
Authors: Mufariq Agus , Ningrum Sinta , Irawati Ira , Widianingsih Ida
Published: March 2022

The conversion of agricultural land for the construction of toll roads is a necessity. The change requires supporting agricultural technology and innovation to combat the decline in agricultural productive lands. The research objective was to analyze the Innovation for Sustainable Productivity in Agricultural Land Conversion policy. Case studies of farming communities affected by land conversion were used. The sources of the data were community research and farmer groups with interactive data analysis. The findings showed that productivity was not fully directed to sustainability and productivity decreased. Agricultural innovation was limited to the adoption of agricultural machines causing problems for both labor and the environment. Farmers used conventional methods. The adoption of agricultural technology was based on changes in attitudes, subjective norms and beliefs, and strengthening of the existing community structure and both state and non-state agency roles. Involving all relevant actors made the process of adopting technology with a cultural approach easier. Efforts to persuade adoption of agricultural technologies were outlined in the form of innovative regional policies for sustainability. Innovative policies can facilitate the technology adoption process of communities to increase agricultural sustainability.
Keywords: adoption of innovation, productivity, sustainability, farmers, toll road construction
Government Communication in Implementing Inclusive Education for Working Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Fadilah Mailani , Utari Prahastiwi , Wijaya Mahendra
Published: March 2022

Inclusive education is provided by the state for students with disabilities and other students also obtain learning opportunities in the same environment. Government policies need to get support from policy implementers. The implementation of this inclusive education policy must be supported by good and targeted policy communication in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The purpose of this research was to find out: (1) communication strategies used for inclusive education policies in various regions of the world; (2) conditions of inclusive education in various regions of the world; and (3) inclusive education challenges faced by people with disabilities. A systematic literature review was conducted. The review process began by entering keywords into the Google Scholar search engine to search for articles. The results indicated that countries’ communications about inclusive education policies need to be improved so that policy implementers can understand the implementation processes. Keywords: policy communication, inclusive education, persons with disabilitiesInclusive education is provided by the state for students with disabilities and other students also obtain learning opportunities in the same environment. Government policies need to get support from policy implementers. The implementation of this inclusive education policy must be supported by good and targeted policy communication in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The purpose of this research was to find out: (1) communication strategies used for inclusive education policies in various regions of the world; (2) conditions of inclusive education in various regions of the world; and (3) inclusive education challenges faced by people with disabilities. A systematic literature review was conducted. The review process began by entering keywords into the Google Scholar search engine to search for articles. The results indicated that countries’ communications about inclusive education policies need to be improved so that policy implementers can understand the implementation processes.
Keywords: policy communication, inclusive education, persons with disabilities
Thai Foreign Policy in the Form of Public Diplomacy Associated With the Halal Industry
Authors: Sudrajat Arip Rahman
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to examine the halal industry in relation to Thai public diplomacy. The Thai Government aims to build an image as a country that is friendly to Muslim tourists. This study applied the concept of halal and public diplomacy in understanding Thailand’s economic development policies, especially in the manufacturing and tourism sectors. Qualitative research methods were used and data were collected through interviews and a literature review. The findings indicated that through the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Government is focused on developing the halal industry, including in relation to tourism. The objective of these services is to provide comfort and MICE facilities for Muslim tourists. The government established the Halal Industry Center on the southern border of Pattani province. A halal certification system was also developed in Thailand in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University. The Thai Agricultural Halal Standard (TAS 8400-2007) is the legal umbrella for implementing halal certification, which refers to the international halal standard - Codex. Thailand’s halal food market is growing 20% every year, making it the sixth-ranked country for halal food exports. China, the 57 OIC member countries, the United States, India and Russia are Thailand’s main markets. To promote Thailand’s halal tourism and industry, the government collaborates with ASEAN and Middle East countries and regularly participates in organizing exhibitions and international business forums. The Thai Government’s efforts have had a positive impact on the national income and have contributed to a yearly increase of 10% in the number of Muslim tourists.
Keywords: halal industry, halal tourism, Muslim, public diplomacy, Thailand
Service Quality of Satu Data in Banten Province, Indonesia
Authors: Mahmud Toni Anwar , Myrna Rita , Rusli Budiman , Sumaryana Asep
Published: March 2022

Public services carried out by the government aim to meet the needs and interests of the community. The Banten Provincial Government has various regulations regarding electronic-based public services. However, there are still many challenges. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of electronic public services carried out by the Banten Provincial Government. Descriptive methods were used and data were collected through a literature review. The results indicated that the quality of services can be evaluated across four dimensions, namely efficiency, fulfillment, system availability and privacy, but that none of these have been fully met. This can be seen given the variety of domains provided; there are still menus and submenus on the website that do not have content and are not updated; the technology used is still prioritizing using the website and still uses third-party services; and there is a lack of human resources, infrastructure facilities and personnel who have skills in security systems to maintain the confidentiality of public-private data.
Keywords: satu data, public service, electronic-based government system
Interaction Study of 1, 3 Substituted Isatin Derivatives with Anti Inflammatory Properties with Cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 Enzymes by Molecular Docking Method
Authors: Jafari Elham , Hassanzadeh Farshid , Khayambashi Nahal , Hajhashemi Valiollah
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Inflammation as the body's defense response is accompanied with various diseases. Prostaglandins are major mediators of inflammation produced by the cyclooxygenase enzymes.  So inhibitors of these enzymes can be effective in treating inflammation. There are reports of inhibition of these enzymes by isatin derivatives to control inflammation. Isatin is a heterocyclic compound whose derivatives have been shown outstanding biological profile in medicinal chemistry studies especially anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, derivatives of isatin were investigated for interaction with cyclooxygenase enzymes in order to confirm the experimental   results   whit theory to suggest a possible mechanism.
Methods: In this study, some of the isatin –based synthesized derivatives which have been shown anti-inflammatory effects in  in- vitro tests, evaluated by  docking program for interaction with cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 enzymes. Also, the pharmacokinetic properties and compliance with the Lipinski law of synthesized compounds were investigated.
Results: The results showed that compounds I2 and I3 have the lowest values of binding energy to both forms of the cyclooxygenase enzymes. All studied compounds followed Lipinski's law.
Conclusion: Compounds I2 and I3 showed moderate anti-inflammatory activity in in vitro anti-inflammatory studies which is in accordance with docking studies. It can be a confirmation of the possible mechanism of these compounds through inhibition of this enzyme. ٍEnzyme inhibition studies by these derivatives through diagnostic kits are also required for more confirmation.
Study of Polymorphism Rs4612666 in NLRP3 Gene in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in East Azerbaijan
Authors: Hosseinpour Shordarag Fatemeh , Soltanzade Hossien , Ghojaie Manochehr
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a common multifactorial disease. Studies have shown that the NLRP3 gene plays an important role in insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of rs4612666 polymorphisms of NLRp3 gene with type 2 diabetes in the population of East Azarbaijan province.
Methods: In this case-control study, blood samples from 110 patients and 110 healthy individuals as control group were collected. Following to extract of DNA from all samples and the quality assay using electrophoresis, the samples with their specific primers were examined by PCR and electrophoresis. Genotyping of individuals for rs4612666 was performed using PCR-RFLP method. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 21 by descriptive and Chi-square test .The significance level was considered to be less than 0.05
Results: Analysis of the results showed a statistically significant difference (p <0.05) in the frequency of TT, CC and TC genotypes related to rs4612666 polymorphism at NLRP3 gene position (P = 0.000). The percentage of T allele in healthy and unhealthy individuals was 65.9% and 45.9%, respectively, and the percentage of C allele in healthy and unhealthy patients was 34.1% and 54.1%, respectively.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that there may be a link between an increase in the C allele and diabetes, although extensive studies are needed to confirm these results.
General knowledge and Attitudes Toward Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Hosseini Zahra , Homayuni Atefeh
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory and chronic disease of the central nervous system. Lack of knowledge about the disease and its symptoms may delay early diagnosis and control of the disease. The present study aimed to investigate the general knowledge and attitude towards multiple sclerosis in Isfahan.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study conducted in 2021 in Isfahan. A researcher-made questionnaire with 22 questions was created and distributed online through social networks. Data were analyzed using independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance with SPSS software (v.24).
Results: A total number of 480 people participated in this study. The mean scores of knowledge and attitude were 4.77±1.86 and 54±6.24, respectively. T-test results indicated that there is a significant difference between participants' knowledge and attitude scores in terms of gender and history of multiple sclerosis in those around them. Analysis of variance results also showed that there is a significant difference in the mean scores of participants' knowledge and attitude according to their education level and job status. But there was no difference in the participants' attitudes toward multiple sclerosis and patients with multiple sclerosis according to their marital status.
Conclusion: Based on the present study findings, participants' knowledge about multiple sclerosis was moderate. Therefore, Measures must be taken in order to increase the public awareness through the mass media and health centers. It can help to early diagnose and control of the disease and correcting the people's misconceptions about patients with multiple sclerosis.
Effectiveness of Physical Activity Educational Program Based on Self-regulatory Theory on the Quality of Life among the Elderly
Authors: Dehghani Abbas Ali , Karami Mahdi , Rezaeipandari Hassan , Jambarsang Sara , Rahmati Andani Maryam
Published: March 2022

Introduction: One of the most important factors in maintaining and promoting health in old age is regular physical activity. Benefiting from self-regulatory strategies is an important part of exercise interventions that have been proven to be important in promoting physical activity. The present study was designed and conducted to determine the effectiveness of physical activity educational program based on self-regulatory theory on quality of life of the elderly.
Methods: This interventional and quasi-experimental study was conducted on 64 elderly in in 2020 in Comprehensive Health Centers in Isfahan. The elderly were randomly divided into intervention (n = 34) and control (n = 30) groups. For the intervention group, self-regulated physical activity educational program was performed. The required information was collected using the WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire and Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly before and two months after the intervention. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 20 using Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, t-test, and covariance.
Results: In the intervention group before and after the intervention, the mean score of walking was 7.75 ± 7.35 vs.   15.54±8.01, mild physical activity 2.85±2.87 vs. 5.53±6.23, and low physical activity was 2.86±15.71 vs. 7.86 ± 14.41, respectively. Moreover, the mean of social relationshipswas 61.76 ±17.3 vs. 68.75±9.68 and mental health was 51.1±11.06 vs. 53.67±9.66, respectively before and after the intervention, which was significantly different (P <0.05).
Conclusions: Self-regulatory strategies can be used to increase in physical activity in the elderly. In fact, if the elderly are more active, their social relationships and mental health will improve..
The predictor’s Consumption of Omega-3 Supplements Based on the Constructs of Health Belief Model (HBM) in the Elderly Alzheimer Prevention
Authors: Jalili Zahra , Tavakoli Reza , Jalili Sahar
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Omega-3 is one of the most essential fatty acids for human being that must intake from diet. Many studies showed that, there is a relationship between consumption of diet containing omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA) and reduction of dementia. The aim of present study was to determine predictors of consumption of omega-3 supplements in order to prevent AD based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs in elderly.
 Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, 323 elderly, who referring to the Health centers of Tehran city in 2016, have been selected by using a multistage sampling method. Data collection tools included demographic, information, knowledge and Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs. The questionnaire was distributed after confirming its validity and reliability. The results were analyzed by using SPSS-18 software and statistical tests, including Chi 2 test, independent T test, person correlation coefficient, Spearman test, and logistic regression model.
Results: Logistic regression analysis showed that the best predictors of omega supplementation are respectively, knowledge, performance, self-efficacy, and perceived susceptibility that could predict 74.5% consumption or not consumption of omega3 supplementation. The other result of present study indicated that the score mean of , knowledge, susceptibility, severity, severity and  benefits perceived, self-efficacy and performance was significantly more in elderly who  consumed omega-3 supplements that those who not (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The present study leads to identify the most powerful constructs of HBM in predicting the behavior of consumption of omega-3 supplement in elderly. Therefor this model could act as a reference framework in planning and educational interventions in order to prevent be Alzheimer disease.
O papel dos contratos de opções na cobertura da variação da taxa de câmbio e do juro na importação do combustível em Moçambique
Authors: Charles Torres Filipe
Published: March 2022

Contrato de opções, negocia-se o direito de comprar ou de vender um bem (mercadoria ou activo financeiro) por um preço fixo numa data futura. Quem adquirir o direito deve pagar um prémio ao vendedor tal como num acordo de seguro. O contrato de opções pode apresentar três funções: A função de Protecção, (Hedge), com objectivo de proteger riscos contra a queda de preços no mercado; A função de Especulação, com objectivo de tirar proveito de determinado momento de mercado; A função de Arbitragem, com objectivo de quando se observa um comportamento atípico no mercado que possa fazer com que o investidor tenha lucros sem incorrer riscos. Esta pesquisa teve como objectivo estudar O papel dos contratos de opções na cobertura da variação da taxa de câmbio e do juro na importação do combustível em Moçambique. Para a recolha de dados usou-se a técnica de entrevista a 05 participangtes, entre gestores da IMOPETRO, do MIREME, das Gasolineiras e clientes nas cidades de Maputo, Beira, Quelimane, Nampula e Pemba e foi feita a analise de conteudo. Foi conclusão desta pesquisa que Foi a conclusão desta investigação que os encargos fiscais e administrativos estão por detrás da subida constante dos preços de combustíveis líquidos no país. A título exempleficativo, se o governo retirasse o excesso do IVA e taxas em toda cadeia de importação o preço por litro da Gasolinaao consumidor final seria de 63.3 Mt/litro e 56.5 Mt/litro de gasóleo.
Research on the Soil-Plant-Fertilizer Interaction in the Main Field Crops
Authors: Cernat Sorina , Nitu Iulia , Neagu Frasin Loredana Beatrice
Published: March 2022

In the context of world agriculture, the application of chemical fertilizers remains one of the main ways to increase agricultural production, manage crop quality and improve soil fertility. The application of cultivation technologies, meant to lead to the improvement of agricultural production, determines biological, chemical, physiological changes in the plant and in the soil.
The Anti-Crisis Management in The Process of Global Integration
Authors: Emilova Irena
Published: March 2022

The global integration demands a theoretical understanding and characterization of anti-crisis management. On the one hand, it is associated with changes, which not only create opportunities, but also raise a number of difficulties, and on the other - with the necessity of a concept, combining different approaches. The globalization has various dimensions. It is the subject of discussion by the researchers of many scientific fields - sociology, economics, geography, politics, international relations, culture, technique and technology, history, demographics and more. The definitions of the specialist of policy and international relations are interpreted as a accelerating and improving transnational nature of the relationship between the partners and establishment an international order with help of the UN and other international organizations. The anti-crisis management is a relatively new area of scientific knowledge. In the process of globalization, changes in economic, political, social and spiritual environment, there are expanding opportunities but also pose serious constraints to its theoretical study and practical application. This paper examining with some aspects of the anti-crisis management in the process of global integration. Clarified are the main requirements for anti-crisis management as a system, as a set of mechanisms and processes, specific technologies and management styles. It discusses factors that determine the effectiveness of anti-crisis management. There is substantiating necessity of interpretation on the need for new specific features in management thinking.
Performance in School Organizations – The Result of Efficient Internal Management Control
Authors: Georgescu Diana-Nicoleta , Joița (Leafu) Mariana , Popescu Constanța , Popescu Delia Mioara
Published: March 2022

The educational changes in the Romanian pre-university education system over the last ten years have required the creation of internal mechanisms, articulated through an internal managerial control system in order to improve and maintain performance in all the basic compartments of the school organization. The success and the performance of a educational organization is based on many factors that take into account the scholars progress, the professional training of professors, the curriculum, but also the manager’s style and strategies that he applies at an institutional level. Despite controversy and doubt, internal management control is seen as an indispensable tool in performance management of modern organizations. The reason for this consists in management control treating the present problem for all the typologies: that there is certainty in the fact that managers, alongside with professors achieve performances in the behalf of the organization. In order for the relationship between the manager of the institution and his personnel to remain favorable, it is normal that the management to measure and control the performance of his employees. The present paper aims to create an internal radiograph within a preschool education institution in order to hierarchize performance indicators and / or identify influential factors to be achieved in order to obtain a performing school environment (for children, teachers and the entity manager). The paper/research begins with a presentation of the theoretical concepts, followed by an empirical research that is based on qualitative methods, and uses as an instrument the interview (applied to teachers, heads of departments, managers). The paper ends with a series of proposals, conclusions that can be implemented in various educational organizations.
Adaptation of the Penal Response to the Globalization of Criminality
Authors: Roux-Demare François-Xavier
Published: March 2022

The evolution of international economic-political relations and the means of communication has required, for a long time, a review of the apprehension of spaces and borders. The jurist was not excluded from this reflection, quite the contrary. The criminal sciences – despite the traditional term of “sovereign matter” – have had to adapt to an obvious evolution. The situation is not new; crime is becoming international. Nevertheless, it is no longer a question of being limited to the international crimes creating international criminal law, but of the necessary response of an international criminal law. In fact, alongside crimes that undermine the international public order, States must fight against an internationalized crime. The physiognomy of this crime is now acquired: internationalized, interpenetrated and professionalized. Borders do not seem to be an obstacle to crime. The globalization of exchanges and means of communication strengthens the effectiveness of criminal bands. To this criminal evolution, the States had to react. Again, this is not a recent response. Quickly, the national police collaborated to fight against a blatant and detestable impunity through the game of borders. However, and in order to face the increase in this crime benefiting from the disappearance of borders, States had to overcome their sense of sovereignist withdrawal. The European Union illustrates this new response, going beyond traditional criminal cooperation to ensure a real criminal integration.
Pomembna kulturnopolitična gibanja v Prlekiji in izbrana starejša prleška književnost
Authors: Bošnjak Blanka
Published: March 2022

V okviru kulturnopolitičnih dejavnosti v Prlekiji 19. stoletja izstopa organiziranje na-rodnih čitalnic v Ljutomeru in pri Mali Nedelji ter tabora leta 1868 v Ljutomeru. Veli-kega pomena za narodni in kulturni razvoj pri Mali Nedelji in v Prlekiji sta književna dediščina Antona Krempla ter slovstveno delo Leopolda Volkmerja.
Čitalniško gibanje na zahodnem in vzhodnem robu slovenskega kulturnega prostora
Authors: Košir Diana
Published: March 2022

Šestdeseta leta 19. stoletja so za Slovence pomenila čas velike narodne prebuje. Prve čitalnice kot središča gojenja slovenskega jezika so nastale na obrobju slovenskega etničnega prostora. Primerjala sem čitalniško gibanje v Primorju na zahodu in na Šta-jerskem na vzhodu, kjer se je slovenstvo utrjevalo v prostoru z večinskim italijanskim oz. nemškim prebivalstvom.
Socialni problemi malonedeljskega prostora v 19. stoletju
Authors: Granda Stane
Published: March 2022

Čitalnice so pri Slovencih predvsem poizkus pridobitve mestnih in trških sredin za slovensko narodno gibanje. Te so 1848. leta bolj ali manj odpovedale. Mala Nedelja ne sodi v to kategorijo, pa si je vendar omislila tovrstno kulturno-politično ustanovo. Ana-liza gospodarskih in socialnih razmer v vasi, prevladujejo mali kmetje in celo kajžarji, ponuja nov tip odgovora. Ni toliko pomembna socialna sredina, ta je lahko tako ovira kot pospešek, kot pa izobrazba, na njej sloneča kulturna raven in na obojem narodna zavest. Ta na eni strani sloni na šoli, na drugi pa na cerkvi in izstopajočih posameznikih, ki so sposobni z osebnim angažmajem dvigniti intelektualni nivo kraja nesorazmerno visoko v primerjavi z materialnim položajem njegovih pripadnikov.
“No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity”: Compassion and the Nonhuman in Richard III
Authors: Refskou Anne Sophie
Published: March 2022

When Lady Anne accuses Richard of cruelty in the wooing scene of act one in Richard III, she claims that even the fiercest beast will demonstrate some degree of pity. Her attempt to categorize Richard as somehow both less than human and less than a beast, however, leaves her vulnerable to Richard’s pithy retort that he knows no pity “and therefore [is] no beast” (1:2:71-2). The dialogue swiftly moves on, but the relation between the emotional phenomenon known as pity or compassion and the nonhuman, briefly raised in these two lines, remains unresolved. Recent scholarship at the intersection of early modern studies, historical animal studies and posthumanism has demonstrated ways in which the human-animal binary is often less than clearly articulated in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Building on such work, and adding perspectives from the history of the emotions, I look closely at the exchange between Anne and Richard as characteristic of pre-Cartesian confusion about the emotional disposition—in particular compassion—of animals. I argue that such confusion can in fact be traced throughout Richard III and elsewhere in the Shakespeare canon and that paying attention to it unsettles the more familiar notion of compassion as a human species distinction and offers a new way to read the early modern nonhuman.
Growth and Instability in Significant Spices in India: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Rajanbabu R. , Parimalam Elango J. , Sathishkumar V.
Published: March 2022

Background: India stands first in the production of most of the spices. Still we are not able to exploit the full potential of these spices since these are often subjected to wide price unsteadiness in the domestic as well as international markets which results in fluctuations in production and yield too rendering an intense discuss on spices growth and instability. The present study carried out to examine the trend in growth and instability of major spices grown in India. Methods: The growth and instability analysis was carried out at nationwide. The required data for the present study was collected for the period 1990-91 to 2018-19 which were further divided into three sub-periods. On the basis of highest area and production six major spices namely, pepper, cardamom, chilli, ginger, turmeric and coriander growing in the country was selected for the study. The growth rates were worked out by fitting the exponential growth function and instability analysis was used by generating Cuddy Della instability index. Result: The analysis has revealed that most of the spices have recorded a positive and significant growth rate in all the sub-periods. Sub-period I (1990-91 to 1999-2000) emerges to be the stable period in most of the spices which also recorded a notable growth rate compared to other sub-periods. However, sub-period II (2000-01 to 2009-10) witnessed a slow pace of growth in pepper and cardamom which registered a negative growth in area, production and yield. On the other hand, the study has shown comparatively unstable behaviour in most of spices in sub-period III (2010-11 to 2018-19).