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Fear as a Political Propaganda: A Study on Politics of Fear by Al Gore
Authors: Baral Madan Prasad
Published: November 2023

The practice of creating fear for personal interest or the interest of the political party is common throughout the world. Politicians use any sort of practice for power hunting. Fear not only influences the discourse but also shapes knowledge and reasoning capacity thereby creating an illusion in people. To expose illusion, counter-discourse or positive discourse is required. This study aims to explore how counter-discourse exposes illusion and creates awareness taking reference from the text ‘Politics of Fear’ by Al Gore. The study is done using the document analysis method and the information is analysed based on the framework consisting of five discursive strategies viz. framing, countering publicly, and counter-discursive strategies (logical inversion, parody, complexification, partial reframing and radical reframing) for contesting the mainstream discourse as introduced by Macgilchrist (2007). It is argued that ‘Politics of Fear’ by Al Gore was an attempt to create awareness among the public against propaganda created by the then US President George W. Bush during election through the television advertisements.
Relevancy of Online Classes in Mathematics Education
Authors: Badaila Bishnu Bahadur
Published: November 2023

This research study entitled Relevancy of Online Classes in Mathematics Education was carried out to identify the views of students on relevance of online classes in mathematics education. The main objective of this study was to analyze student's barriers to online learning in mathematics education in the context of Nepal and to analyze the opportunities that students entertain while taking online class in mathematics education. The sample was 100 Students for questionnaire and 10 students for interview they were studying at first and fourth semesters of master degree in mathematics education during academic year 2077 at Tribhuvan University. The questionnaires and interview were used for the collection of data containing close-ended and open ended questions. The Campus and the students were selected by using probability proportional sampling procedure. The collected data were analyzed by descriptively and statistically. In the conclusion the opportunities of online class outweigh the barriers that students face. Online class provides great opportunity for universities in developing countries to improve their teaching and learning processes. Moreover, the findings of this study states that master level students of mathematics education had positive opinion towards the online classes in mathematics education. From all the finding the researcher concludes that online class is relevant for the students of mathematics education in Tribhuvan University.
Inclusive Democracy and Local Governance of Rural Education and its Challenges
Authors: Acharya Umesh Pd.
Published: November 2023

Diverse races, faiths, castes, creeds, and languages characterize Nepali society. The nation is divided into far-flung, isolated enclaves and compartments by the terrain of the hills, mountains, and plains with rivers and streams. Such diversity poses difficulties for economic progress, which has a direct impact on education, particularly for women. In this situation, both men and women can contribute to Nepal's development efforts. Even while women are more capable and essential to changing society in many ways, there is still a lack of security regarding work chances in society. Women's participation in Nepal is a difficult task not just in terms of education but also in terms of the labor market, public policy, and levels of decision-making. It seems that significant efforts should be taken to ensure women's participation in education in order to improve the growth of the nation.
Advocating for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Postgraduate Pedagogies
Authors: Nwachukwu Emmanuel
Published: November 2023

I have come to the realization that equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are critical components of a good postgraduate education. However, EDI can be difficult to achieve, especially in postgraduate pedagogies that are frequently characterized by hierarchies and power asymmetries. This review paper explores some strategies and practices that can be employed by postgraduate teachers to advance EDI in postgraduate pedagogies. These include: confronting unconscious bias, privilege, promoting representation and embracing students’ voices, and implementing support structures to address the unique challenges faced by students in postgraduate pedagogies. Furthermore, I will discuss the benefits of implementing an EDI-focused approach in postgraduate education. This will highlight how EDI can foster interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive education system that will consequently lead to a more diverse and representative academic community, contributing to the development of inclusive practices in various professional fields beyond their institutions. The study uses secondary sources, such as journal articles and focused research findings on the topic. The sources used aim to highlight existing issues in postgraduate pedagogies as related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion-EDI. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for concerted efforts from postgraduate teachers to prioritize and advocate for EDI in postgraduate pedagogies, because an EDI-focused postgraduate education can become a catalyst for producing graduates that will contribute to the development of inclusive practices in various professional fields beyond their institutions, and this will truly reflect our diverse and multi-cultural society through the ideals of education.
How Corymbia citriodora from various origins genetically differ in their environmental adaption in China
Authors: Xie Qiulan , Lin Yan , Arnold Roger J. , Luo Jiangzhong
Published: November 2023

Corymbia citriodora subsp. citriodora has a long history of cultivation as a multipurpose tree in China and many other countries of southeast and south Asia. Despite its over 100-year history of introduction outside from Australia, the genetic differences on environmental adaption among and/or within provenances/seed sources when introduced to the other hemisphere are rarely reported. To test and genetically improve this species, a field trial was established in southern China in 2015. In this trial, 5 natural stand seed sources from Australia and 6 seed sources from exotic plantings in China were tested, 171 families in total. Significant variation was found among and within both seed sources and families within these seed sources for pest (cockchafer) and disease (Quambalaria pitereka) resistance, survival, growth and stem form up to age 81 months. Australian seed sources were generally superior for most of the traits to Chinese ones. There was also significant difference among sources within each country. In the Australian sources, sources 2 (Glen Gorden) and 5 (NE Mareeba) were significantly better than the other Australian seed sources. But source 4 (Hughenden) was notably inferior to all other Australian sources. Survival rate of the three sources at 81 months were 55.1%, 50.7% and 26.1%. It is noteworthy that source 4 was from a further southern location in Australia, while the four other Australian sources were from far north in North Queensland. Significant differences were also found among the Chinese seed sources for these traits, with source 8 (Huizhou) and source 10 (Dongmen) being significantly better than the other Chinese sources on most traits, and with a survival rate of 31.6% and 28.0%. The individual tree heritability for the assessed traits was low to moderate ranging from 0.11±0.24 for an index of tree crown health at age 31 months up to 0.48±0.60 for disease resistance at age 10 months. Phenotypic and genetic correlations (rg) among traits were generally favourable, age 10-month Disease susceptibility and age 81-month tree volume (rg= 0.53±0.32), and age 31-month tree volume and age 81-month tree volume (rg= 0.96±0.49). Overall, the genetic variation observed in the field trial along with the heritability and genetic correlation indicate good potential for reasonable genetic gains in this species from selection and ongoing breeding.
Pendampingan Penggunaan Aplikasi Sipedas Berani (Sistem Informasi Pelaporan Dasa Wisma) Kecamatan Batununggal Kota Bandung
Authors: Seliwati Seliwati , Halim Prihartono Aksan , Suwartika Rini , Abdussalam Falaah , Mecca Candra , Aditiarno Ratnanto
Published: November 2023

Anggota PKK Kecamatan Batununggal memiliki kendala dalam mengumpulkan data warganya. Hal ini dikarenakan proses pengumpulan data warganya yang masih konvensional yaitu menggunakan kertas formulir. Kumpulan kertas formulir data warga ini menjadi masalah juga yaitu terjadi tumpukan kertas atau menjadi sampah di kantor kecamatan dengan berjalannya waktu. Untuk itu, dibutuhkan inovasi yang mengurangi masalah-masalah tersebut. Selain itu, dibutuhkan juga aplikasi yang user friendly sehingga anggota PKK yang notabene tidak terlalu melek teknologi dapat menggunakannya hanya 1-2 kali pelatihan. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini berupaya meningkatkan Go Green dengan mengurangi penggunaan kertas dan memudahkan anggota PKK dalam mengumpulkan data dengan memanfaatkan teknologi. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh beberapa dosen Politeknik Piksi Ganesha dan 15 orang dari anggota PKK. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dalam tiga tahap yaitu pra-kegiatan, pelaksanaan, dan validasi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah terciptanya aplikasi SIPEDAS BERANI yang terdiri dari 9 antarmuka. Realisasi ketercapaian dari kegiatan PkM adalah 100% aplikasi SIPEDAS BERANI dan 80,4% pelatihan penggunaan aplikasi.
Intermediate English Conversation Training for Indonesian Migrant Workers
Authors: Marsella Elisabeth , Citrayasa Vinindita , Sukci Lucia Bening Parwita
Published: November 2023

This program aims to improve Indonesian migrant workersâ€™ English conversation proficiency, run by Indonesian Diaspora Network Global. The program helped 35 workers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta assisted IDN Global with teaching materials and facilitators composed of three lecturers and three students. Understanding the workersâ€™ need to master English skills, an intermediate English course program was designed with food as its theme. The program was conducted via Zoom every Wednesday from 21.00-23.00 Indonesian Western Time. Each meeting consisted of a lead-in, vocabulary activities, group discussion, class discussion, and reflection. Based on the reflection, interview, and the participantsâ€™ presentation activity, this program had been more conducted with a better structure in developing the participantsâ€™ involvement, confidence, and ability to communicate in English.
Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Perumpung Menjadi Sedotan Alami di Desa Lampuyang
Authors: Jamaludin Mohammad , Andani Tiya , Hapipah Nor , Ningsih Ermi Widia , Rizali M. , Aulia Madinatul , Al-Fitri Aqsa , Abdyansyah Hermawan , Erisya Natasya , Cyntia Herliani , Rahmat Meidi
Published: November 2023

Pencemaran lingkungan yang disebabkan oleh sampah plastik menjadi permasalahan utama yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat kota dan desa di seluruh wilayah Indonesia. Berbagai upaya telah dilakukan untuk mengurangi permasalahan tersebut, salah satunya dengan mengganti penggunaan sedotan plastik menjadi sedotan alami berbahan dasar tumbuhan perumpung.Â  Pengabdian ini bertujuan mengurangi jumlah penggunaan sedotan plastik yang telah banyak mencemari lingkungan dan meningkatkan keterampilan mitra dalam mengolah sedotan alami (berbahan tanaman perumpung) menjadi produk bernilai ekonomi. Pengolahan sedotan alami ini diharapkan dapat membantu meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat desa Lampuyang yang bermata pencaharian sebagai petani dan juga nelayan. Kegiatan diikuti oleh beberapa orang perwakilan dari unsur pemerintahan desa dan masyarakat Desa Lampuyang. Kegiatan dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan, yaitu: (1) persiapan awal kegiatan dengan mencari bahan utama sedotan alami yaitu tanaman liar alang-alang (perumpung), (2) pengolahan sedotan alami hingga menjadi suatu produk yang bernilai ekonomis, (3) pemasaran produk yang telah dihasilkan dalam hal ini sedotan alami, dan (4) evaluasi dengan mewawancarai pemerintahan desa Lampuyang terkait progress kegiatan pengolahan sedotan alami. Keberhasilan kegiatan pengabdian ini ditunjukkan dengan berkurangnya jumlah penggunaan sampah plastik di Desa Lampuyang, meningkatnya keterampilan mitra dalam mengolah sedotan alami dari tanaman perumpung bernilai ekonomi sekaligus membuka lapangan pekerjaan baru bagi masyarakat desa.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Keterampilan Membuat Soal Berbasis Teka-Teki Silang Online Bagi Calon Guru
Authors: Murniasih Tatik Retno , Farida Nur , Rahaju Rahaju , Suwanti Vivi , Patridina Esa P.B.G.G. , Faizah Siti , Rahmi Ainu , Arifin Samsul , Kristanto Albert
Published: November 2023

Teka-teki silang (TTS) online merupakan salah satu alternatif media pembelajaran. Sebagian besar calon guru belum terampil membuat soal numerasi berbasis TTS online. Pemberian soal yang monoton membuat siswa merasa bosan. Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk memberikan pelatihan pembuatan soal TTS online menggunakan software EclipseCrossword bagi 24 orang mahasiswa calon guru matematika di Kota Malang. Â Metode yang digunakanÂ  pada pengabdian ini yaitu: diskusi, pelatihan, pendampingan, dan evaluasi kegiatan. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan sebanyak dua Â pertemuan setiap Sabtu yang diikuti 24 orang peserta. Pertemuan pertama dilaksanakanÂ  pembuatan soal dan kunci jawaban numerasi. Pertemuan kedua dilaksanakan praktik pembuatan TTS online dengan software EclipseCrossword. Hasil pengamatan pengabdian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan keterampilan dan ketertarikan calon guru dalam membuat soal TTS online. Hasil angket menunjukkan calon guru merasa puas terhadap pelaksanaan dan menghendaki keberlanjutan program pengabdian.
Edukasi Tentang Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat Pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 13 Sigi
Authors: Paundanan Matius , Purnamasari Niluh Desy , Kolupe Veni Mornalita , Parmi Parmi , Rikwan Rikwan , Fajrah Sitti , Suriawanto Nelky
Published: November 2023

Penerapan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) pada anak sekolah harus diimplementasikan sejak dini sehingga dapat membentuk karakter anak dalam penerapan PHBS khususnya di sekolah. Pelaksana kegiatan adalah dosen bersama mahasiswa Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Indonesia Jaya yang berjumlah 25 orang. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini untuk menambah pemahaman siswa tentang PBHS di sekolah. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah penyuluhan secara langsung kepada siswa. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 70 orang siswa peserta. Kegiatan berjalan dengan lancar dan dapat diselesaikan dengan baik. HasilÂ  evaluasiÂ  menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman siswa tentang PHBS lebih dari 70%.
Meditasi dalam Mengurangi Stres Kerja Pegawai pada Divisi Pemasyarakatan Kantor Wilayah Kementerian Hukum dan HAM
Authors: Almigo Nuzsep , Safitri Hani
Published: November 2023

Stres kerja adalah kondisi saat pegawai tidak memiliki kemampuan untuk melakukan pekerjaannya, karena tekanan yang berlebihan yang diberikan kepadanya sehingga menyebabkan ketegangan fisik, mental, maupun emosional. Divisi Pemasyarakatan Kantor Wilayah Kementerian Hukum dan HAM Sumatera Selatan ditemukan stres kerja dikarenakan beban kerja yang dibebankan kepada pegawai Divisi Pemasyarakatan. Pengabdiann bertujuan untuk membantu pegawai dalam mengelola dan mengurangi stres kerja dengan tepat melalui treatment meditasi. Pengabdi menggunakan emotion-focused coping strategy untuk menggurangi stres kerja pegawai melalui treatment meditasi MBSR (Meditation Base Stres Reduce), yang dilakukan empat kali dalam rentang waktu dua bulan, yaitu bulan Novemberâ€“Desember 2022. Kegiatan ini diikuti 13 orang pegawai Divisi Pemasyarakatan. Program pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan dengan metode psikoedukasi dengan memberikan pengetahuan dan pelatihan terkait meditasi. Berdasarkan hasil pretest dan posttest stres kerja, diperoleh nilai rerata pretes sebesar 90.08 dan nilai rerata posttest 82.77, dapat disimpulkan adanya penurunan tingkat stres kerja yang signifikan sebelum dan sesudah pemberian treatment meditasi.
Pembuatan Bahan Ajar Digital Berbasis Android Bagi Guru Kimia Se-Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Handayani Dewi , Alperi Muzanip , Nurhamidah Nurhamidah , Candrawati Emilia
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru dalam merancang bahan ajar digital berbasis android menggunakan Microsoft Office PowerPoint (PPT) dengan bantuan iSpring Suite 10 dan Website 2 Apk Builder. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah workshop dan pelatihan yang diikuti oleh 20 orang guru kimia perwakilan dari SMA Negeri dan SMA Swasta di Kota Bengkulu. Pada pelaksanaan, peserta diberikan materi tentang pembuatan media berbasis android, praktik dan pembimbingan secara langsung. Pembuatan media ini sangat menarik dan mudah dibuat sehingga guru sangat antusias dalam membuat produk media pembelajaran yang akan mereka rancang. Dari 20 peserta yang mengikuti kegiatan, 80% peserta yaitu 16 orang telah berhasil membuat bahan ajar berbasis android. Dari angket respon yang disebarkan 100% peserta sangat tertarik untuk membuat bahan ajar, pemahaman tentang pembuatan media sebanyak 85%, kemampuan dalam mengembangkan materi ajar yang dibuat sebesar 85% serta keinginan untuk menerapkan bahan ajar yang dibuat sebanyak 90%. Pemahaman peserta terhadap bahan ajar digital menjadi meningkat dan peserta termotivasi untuk mengimplementasikan bahan ajar yang dibuat di kelas sehingga mendukung era industri 4.0.
Bimbingan Belajar Calistung (Membaca, Menulis Dan Berhitung) Gratis Bagi Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Silalahi Jojor , Galingging Cikep Kosasih , Hutabarat Lidya Evauli , Hutabarat Debora Sintiya , Sembiring Agustia Raspasuni , Siahaan Rosintan Yorini
Published: November 2023

Pelaksanaan bimbingan belajar â€œcalistungâ€ (membaca, menulis dan berhitung) bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi literasi dan numerasi siswa. Kegiatan ini merupakan bagian program pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh lima orang mahasiswa bersama satu orang dosen pembimbing lapangan Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan. Metode kegiatan dilakukan dengan memberikan bimbingan belajar gratis setiap harinya Â kepada siswa-siswi kelas satu hingga kelas enam usai jam pelajaran sekolah. Selain bimbingan belajar, kegiatan untuk meningkatkan kreativitas seni siswa juga dilakukan dengan menyelenggarakan latihan minat dan bakat di hari Jumat dan Sabtu. Kegiatan ini dinilai berhasil dengan indikator adanya peningkatan nilai rata-rata posttest dari nilai rata-rata pre-test dan pertunjukan kreativitas siswa yang baik dalam penampilan drama dalam Bahasa Inggris, bernyanyi dan menari tari tradisional pada saat pelaksanaan pentas seni yang diselenggarakan pada hari terakhir kegiatan.
Strategi Branding dan Pemasaran Kopi Robusta Produksi Petani di Desa
Authors: Isma Muhammad Fauzan , Seprianto Seprianto , Lubis Nasrul Kahfi
Published: November 2023

Desa Sembuang memiliki lahan tanam kopi Robusta terluas di Kecamatan Serbajadi, Kabupaten Aceh Timur. Namun, saat ini perhatian masyarakat Desa Sembuang terhadap kopi menurun, sehingga sebagian kebun kopi tidak terurus. Hal ini dikarenakan mutu pengemasan kopi yang rendah dan penjualan yang masih terbatas. Tujuan pengabdian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan petani dalam melakukan pemasaran dan branding. Branding dilakukan dengan merek dagang, modernisasi pengemasan menggunakan standing pouch, dan pemasaran menggunakan media sosial. Metode yang digunakan pada pengabdian ini terdiri dari empat tahapan yaitu: perencanaan, persiapan, pelaksanaan, serta evaluasi. Luaran pengabdian ini adalah pengembangan produk kopi robusta dari sesi pengemasan dan pemasaran serta peningkatan pengetahuan mitra tentang pengemasan sebesar 45% dan pemasaran sebesar 42%.
Pelatihan Penguatan Materi Esensial Kurikulum Merdeka untuk MGMP Sosiologi Madrasah Aliyah Se-Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Purwasih Joan Hesti Gita , Pratiwi Seli Septiana , Meiji Nanda Harda Pratama
Published: November 2023

Transisi kurikulum 2013 menuju kurikulum merdeka berdampak bagi guru mata pelajaran sosiologi. Beberapa materi esensial sosiologi dalam Kurikulum Merdeka sedikit berbeda dengan kurikulum 2013. Selain itu, capaian pembelajaran (CP) kurikulum merdeka ditulis dengan narasi berupa paragraf. Standar tersebut relatif baru bagi guru sehingga urutan materi dan kompetensi yang akan diajarkan harus disusun secara rinci dalam bentuk alur tujuan pembelajaran (ATP). Sebagian besar guru di Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) Madrasah Aliyah(MA) Kabupaten Malang berasal dari latar belakang non pendidikan sosiologi. Oleh karena itu, penafsiran CP menjadi ATP sebagai urutan materi esensial cukup sulit dipetakan. Kasus ini menjadi tantangan bagi guru mata pelajaran sosiologi di MA Kabupaten Malang. Penguatan mengenai materi esensial sosiologi dapat membantu guru mengatasi tantangan tersebut. Pendampingan dengan metode capacity building dilakukan untuk membedah materi-materi esensial Sosiologi. Hasilnya, guru dapat memanfaatkan materi pendampingan tersebut menjadi ATP di satuan pendidikan masing-masing sebagai bahan untuk menyusun perangkat ajar lanjutan, yaitu modul ajar. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan dengan survei (angket tertutup), tujuannya untuk mengukur tingkat penguasaan dan kepuasan program.
Pelatihan Literasi Digital Bagi Pelaku Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Kuliner Kota Pontianak
Authors: Ramdhan Fuad , Anwari Muhammad Khairul
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan kepada UMKM Kuliner di Kota Pontianak dalam memasarkan usahanya secara digital yang diikuti peserta sebanyak 18 orang. Metode kegiatan dibagi menjadi tiga tahapan yaitu Knowledge sharing, Demonstration and practice, and Evaluation and feedback. Tahap knowledge sharing dilakukan memberikan pemahaman kepada UMKM Kuliner di Kota Pontianak tentang bagaimana cara UMKM memiliki strategi marketing untuk memasarkan produknya secara lebih luas namun dengan biaya yang relatif murah. Selanjutnya, tahap Demonstration and practice yaitu demonstrasi dengan membuat Google My Business untuk menampilkan usaha di Google Maps, visualisasi produk dengan menggunakan Handphone, dan praktik bagaimana usaha yang dijalankan bisa masuk dalam online marketplace atau e-commerce. Terakhir, tahap Evaluation and feedback dilaksanakan untuk mengetahui ketercapaian kegiatan pelatihan dan motivasi peserta dalam melanjutkan pengembangan diri. Hasil kegiatan disimpulkan bahwa peserta sangat antusias dalam pelatihan dan 87.5% peserta sangat setuju akan meningkatkan keterampilan penggunaan aplikasi digital untuk perkembangan usahanya. Selanjutnya peserta menginginkan pelatihan digital marketing yang lebih rinci dengan durasi waktu yang lebih lama.
Tearing Down Propaganda: A Case Study on the ‘What You Should Know About the Wall’ Brochure
Authors: AKGÜDEN Muhterem
Published: November 2023

Contemporary history is full of remarkable Cold War brochures which were not given considerable attention at their times due to the perception of them as the ridiculous words of enemy. Although they were not classified documents in the depths of national archives, they were not seen significant or worth to be taken seriously to be studied along with more popular materials. This study supports the re-discovery of such propaganda materials with a general belief that the historical significance of some materials may only be realized in the study of international propaganda when the ideas that once labelled them as the products of the enemy have disappeared. With this aim, this study presents a qualitative case study on the What You Should Know About the Wall brochure, which was an early example of the official East German brochures about the Berlin Wall in English. It was published to inform the international community about the situation in Berlin after the construction of the wall from the official East German perspective. Nevertheless, it was not possible for this brochure to create a popular understanding among the English-speaking target groups who live in the Western countries. Even though the brochure had potential of persuading its target groups in favour of the East German causes through its well-prepared turn of expression or responses to common critiques, there were certain disadvantages for its achieving this purpose. In this context, this article questions why this brochure was not able to justify the construction of the Berlin Wall among the English-speaking target groups in the West. In this way, it focuses on this remarkable but understudied propaganda material and addresses the gap in the literature on the Berlin Wall which tends to study the building and collapse of the wall, rather than its weakening or strengthening through propaganda.
Latin Amerika’da Yoksulluğu Önlemede Küreselleşmenin Etkisi: Arjantin Deneyimi
Authors: URCAN Ceren
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı Arjantin’in yoksullukla mücadele politikalarını belirleyen faktörleri uluslararası, bölgesel, devlet-devlet altı analiz seviyelerinde ele almaktır. Yoksullukla mücadele politikalarının belirlenmesinde küreselleşme önemli bir olgudur. Neoliberal politikaların yaygınlaşması ülkeleri yoksulluk sorunuyla mücadele etme noktasında uluslararası sisteme bağımlı hale getirirken bir yandan da ulusal egemenliğin zedelenmesi yönündeki endişelerin artması bu politika alanını ulusal dinamiklerle şekillendirmeye doğru itmiştir. Arjantin, yaşadığı ekonomik krizleri atlatabilmek adına uluslararası sistemle Dünya Bankası ve Uluslararası Para Fonu (IMF) aracılığı ile etkileşimini artırırken sosyo-ekonomik politikalarını belirlerken de bölgesel düzlemdeki genel politika çizgisinden uzaklaşmamıştır. Yoksullukla mücadele konusunda Arjantin özellikle sosyal politika programları ve uzun vadeli planları ile birlikte ülkedeki yoksulluğu kontrol altında tutmak suretiyle azaltmaya çalışmıştır. 1990’lı yılların sonuna doğru yaşanan krizlerle birlikte dönüşüme uğramaya başlayan sosyal politika programları 2001 yılında yaşanan krizle birlikte köklü bir değişim geçirmiştir. Bu dönemde nakit transferleri ülkedeki yoksulluğu etkin bir şekilde azaltma yönünde önemli bir araç olarak görülmüştür. Devlet ve kurumları aracılığıyla yürütülen bu programların birçok alanda çeşitlenmesi Arjantin’in yoksullukla mücadele konusunda devlet ve devlet altı faktörleri etkin bir şekilde kullandığını ve en baskın politika belirleyici unsurun da devlet ve devlet altı faktörler olduğunu göstermektedir.
Ehâbiş Kabilelerinin Köken Sorunu: Ensâb Literatürü Üzerinden Bir Tartışma
Authors: DUMAN Muhammet
Published: November 2023

Ehâbiş kabileleri Mekke ve çevresinde meskun, bedevi bir yaşam biçimi benimsemiş kabileler topluluğudur. İslam öncesinden beri Kureyş’in geleneksel müttefikleri olarak tanınan bu kabileler risâlet döneminde de bağlılıklarını sürdürmüşlerdir. Çağdaş araştırmacılar Ehâbiş kabilelerinin kökeni konusunda ihtilafa düşmüşlerdir. Bu ihtilafın sebebi Ehâbiş kelimesinin Habeşistanla ilgili olup olmadığıyla ilgilidir. Ancak bu tartışmalarda ensâb literatürü dikkate alınmamıştır. Bu araştırma Ehâbiş kabilelerinin kökenini, İslam öncesi rivayetler çerçevesinde ensâb ve tabakat literatüründeki soy cetvelleri üzerinden incelemeye çalışacaktır. Bunun için öncelikle ehâbiş kelimesinin çağdaş araştırmacılar arasında ilgi gören etimolojik kökeni hakkındaki tartışmalar ele alınacaktır. Daha sonra ilk dönem İslam Tarihi kaynaklarında dağınık ve eksik bir şekilde bulunan bilgiler karşılaştırmalı bir şekilde ele alınarak bu kabilelerin şeceresini çıkarmaya çalışacağız. Böylece, Ehâbiş kabileler arasında zikredilen Hâris b. Abdümenât b. Kinâne’nin aslında Hâris b. Bekr b. Abdümenât b. Kinâne olduğu, bu kabilelerin Ümmü Hârice kanalıyla akrabalık ilişkilerinin bulunduğu, Mekke’ye Güney Arabistan’dan miladi IV. asrın ortasında gelmiş olabilecekleri, kökenlerinin Habeşliler’in Güney Arabistan’ı ele geçirdikten sonra yerel halkla kurdukları sıhri yakınlıkla ortaya çıkan sosyal sınıf Ebnâ (oğullar) gibi değerlendirilmesi gerektiği araştırmada ulaşılan veriler arasındadır. Bu kabilelerin Kureyş ile gerçekleştirdikleri ittifak (hilf) Arap kabile geleneğindeki himaye kültürünün anlaşılmasına ve modern dönemde yapılan tartışmalara önemli katkılar sağlayacaktır.
Роль полиморфизма генов NO-синтаз в патогенезе мультифакториальных заболеваний
Authors: Stepanova E. I. , Skvarska O. O.
Published: November 2023

Наведено огляд даних літератури за результатами вивчення внеску 4a/b VNTR-поліморфізму гена eNOS в патофізіологію деяких мультифакторіальних захворювань. Показано, що отримані дані суперечливі. Вивчення внеску кандидатних генів у реалізацію мультифакторіальної патології може підвищити точність прогнозу багатьох факторів ризику та сприяти ранній діагностиці й адекватній терапії цієї патології.
Новые возможности коррекции гиперхолестеринемии у больных сахарным диабетом
Authors: Pankiv V. I.
Published: November 2023

Наведено дані літератури про вплив статинів на вуглеводний обмін та обґрунтована необхідність оптимізації гіполіпідемічної терапії хворих на цукровий діабет (ЦД). Систематизовано наукові дані про механізм дії, параметри гіполіпідемічної активності та можливості застосування полікозанолу. Автор описує власний клінічний досвід застосування фітопрепарату ФітоСтатин® (полікозанол) у хворих на ЦД на основі 6-місячного спостереження.
Стан мікроекології кишечника у хворих на цукровий діабет типу 2 та неалкогольну жирову xворобу печінки
Authors: Lytvynenko K. O. , Bоdnar P. M. , Lysiana T. O. , Ponomariova I. G. , Kovalshuk O. A.
Published: November 2023

Значне поширення цукрового діабету типу 2 (ЦД 2) та неалкогольної жирової хвороби печінки (НАЖХП) зумовлює удосконалення існуючих методів лікування. Сучасні наукові дані вказують на причинно-наслідкові паралелі між порушенням мікробіоценозу кишечника, дисбалансом імунної системи та НАЖХП. Досліджували мікробіоту кишечника у 64 хворих на ЦД 2 з НАЖХП, у 26 хворих на ЦД 2 і у 28 з НАЖХП. Виявлено значні порушення мікробіоценозу кишечника у хворих на ЦД 2 у поєднанні з НАЖХП. Декомпенсований дисбактеріоз зареєстровано у 71,9 % хворих даної групи, який проявлявся у збільшенні кількісних показників висівання транзиторної мікрофлори з патогенними властивостями та дефіциті захисної сапрофітної мікрофлори.
Атрезія легеневої артерії з дефектом міжшлуночкової перегородки та великими аортолегеневими колатеральними артеріями: діагностика і лікування
Authors: Bablyak O. D. , Yalynska T. A. , Kurkevych A. K. , Maksymenko A. V. , Rudenko N. M. , Yemets I. M.
Published: November 2023

У статті систематизовано основні принципи діагностики і лікування атрезії легеневої артерії з дефектом міжшлуночкової перегородки та великими аортолегеневими колатеральними артеріями. На матеріалі послідовних 66 хворих описано власний досвід хірургічного лікування даної вади з використанням одно- та багатоетапного методів.
Структура післяопераційних ускладнень у хворих з перитонітом
Authors: Churpiy I. K.
Published: November 2023

Вивчено перебіг післяопераційного періоду у хворих з перитонітом та визначено структуру найбільш суттєвих факторів, що сповільнюють процес одужання і призводять до летальності. Серед факторів, що впливають на процес одужання, найбільш важливі характер ексудату та поширення перитоніту, що викликає ускладнення внутрішніх органів й рани.
Ефективність імунопрофілактики внутрішньоутробного інфікування при герпесвірусній інфекції у жінок
Authors: Pisarev A. O. , Zhdanovich O. I. , Anoshina T. M. , Kolomiichenko T. V.
Published: November 2023

У вагітних при виявленні герпесвірусної інфекції у стадії загострення або хронічної інфекції у поєднанні з обтяженим акушерсько-гінекологічним анамнезом (викидень, мертвонароджування, внутрішньоутробна інфекція у дитини) для профілактики внутрішньоутробного інфікування рекомендують проводити лікування специфічними імуноглобулінами. Нашими дослідженнями доведена ефективність застосування такого лікувально-профілактичного комплексу, що підтверджено кращим станом дітей при народженні, зниженням частоти дизадаптаційних синдромів, клінічних проявів внутрішньоутробного інфікування (пневмонія тощо), неонатальної смертності та зниженням на 41,7 % частоти внутрішньоутробного інфікування за даними лабораторних досліджень і кращим станом імунної системи.
Hate Speech through Social Media: A Systematic Review
Authors: Khan Shanza , Khan Muhammad Riaz , Ghauri Muhammad Junaid
Published: November 2023

Hate speech is a complicated concept and there is no locally recognized definition for it in Pakistan. But there are some academic publications and court precedents that tell us about what comes in the ambit of ‘hate speech’. According to them any danger and damage caused by certain forms of expressions have been globally acknowledged in defining hate speech. Our study explores existing research findings by using systematic review analysis on how social media may or may not create an opportunity for online hate speech and which kind of hate speech is mostly being disseminated on social media. A sample of 20 studies out of a total of 50 research papers found in the searches was analyzed that discussed online hate speech from 2015 to 2020. The reviewed studies
provide exploratory data about reasons for hate speech happening on social media and how social media make space for hate speech and cyber hate. The findings of this study provide recommendations to counter hate speech on social media.
The Phenomenon of “Coupvolution” in Africa
Authors: Fain Egor
Published: November 2023

The article is dedicated to the phenomenon of “coupvolution” (the term originally mentioned by researcher Nathan Toronto), which is a combination of revolution and military coup. This phenomenon was first noticed and described during events in Egypt in 2011, and, consequently, such events have begun occurring all around Africa. This article is focused on the specifics of the coupvolution phenomenon and its most notable examples. Mostly, the phenomenon of “coupvolution” is related to Sub-Saharan Africa and its study could contribute to both political science and African studies. The article is concluded with an idea that “coupvolution” is an understudied phenomenon, and its research could be an important step in understanding African political processes.
“Perestroika” à la Nigérien: The Reasons for the Military Coup of 2023
Authors: Issaev Leonid M.
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the events that transpired in Niger in July 2023, which led to the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazum by members of his own guard, under the command of Abdrahman Tchiani.
The fieldwork and interview materials that the authors gathered in Niger in September 2023 are used in this article. It is demonstrated that an escalated intra-elite conflict that started to fester as soon as Mohamed Bazum was elected president in 2021 was the cause of the military coup. The opposition, led by the Democratic and Republican Renewal Party and the Niger Democratic Movement for an African Federation, immediately denounced the results of the February 2021 presidential election as being falsified and staged large-scale demonstrations.
Then, in March 2021, before the inauguration in Niger, an unsuccessful coup attempt was made. A disagreement between Mohamed Bazum and his predecessor, Mahamadou Issoufou, inside the ruling Party for Democracy and Socialism may have become apparent by the middle of 2023. The Nigerian security forces, led by Abdrahman Tchiani, the head of the Presidential Guard, and Salifou Modi, the former and current Chief of the General Staff, as well as Abdou Issa, who opposed the current president, spoke the final word.
Numerical study of transmission shafts dynamics in motion modes when the rotation
speed changes
Authors: Lizunov Petro , Nedin Valentyn
Published: November 2023

Thin-walled structures, the elements of which are plates and shells made of
composite materials, are increasingly used in various industries. The growing needs of
practice and the introduction of new composite materials require further improvement of
the calculation methods of shell structures of inhomogeneous structure. Therefore, the
problem of developing an adequate method of analyzing the behavior of shells made of
composite materials with a multilayer structure is relevant. The work is devoted to the
application of the developed method of finite elements for the analysis of geometrically
nonlinear deformation and stability of elastic shells to the problem of the study of
shells, the layer materials of which are composites of a fibrous structure. The method
of structuring materials through the shell thickness and plan by using a universal 3D
finite element is applied to model the thermoelastic properties of a ingomogeneous
material. Determination of the effective characteristics of the composite material is
realized by the structural micromechanical parameters of its components based on known
methods of predicting elastic constants for this model of the composite material. The
multilayer finite element, created within the framework of the developed approach, can
be exploited to the problems of calculating thin elastic shells from both traditional
and composite materials. The results of investigation of a multilayer composite panel
using various micromechanical techniques are presented. The results of the study of a
multilayer composite panel obtained by various micromechanical methods are given. These
results are consistent with those obtained using the NASTRAN software. The new
modification of the developed finite element makes it possible to analyze the
stressstrain state and stability of multi-layer shells made of fibrous composite
materials reliably, with accuracy acceptable for engineering calculations.
Content analysis of the logistics project of international trade on the example of
intermodals transportation
Authors: Kramskyі Serhii , Darushin Oleksandr , Zakharchenko Oleh
Published: November 2023

The aggressive war of the Russian against Ukraine dealt a devastating blow to the
world economy, the transport industry, in particular, the world's leading carriers of
goods, freight forwarding companies, were seriously affected. Also, in the article, the
authors performed a content analysis of the modern theoretical base of logistics project
management, highlighted the problem of substantiating the parameters of the products of
logistics programs and projects. The features and possibilities of using the
international rules of Incoterms 2020 are described to provide a clearer picture of the
work of the logistics project by types of transportation of goods, for more effective
management of resources in it. The authors emphasize that logistics projects are often
divided into two phases: creation and operation; in addition, the importance of
logistics projects for efficient transportation of goods and cargo and their impact on
the competitiveness of the intermodal transport system is described. This study allows
for a more detailed understanding of the features of managing the phases of logistics
project implementation, especially in the post-war period, and also brings new knowledge
to project management. Project logistics is a complex service for a specific investment
project, which includes all methods of goods delivery, consulting, development of a
transport concept and related services. Project logistics is built on a clear time frame
and sequence. Thanks to project transportation, the construction of airports, factories,
terminals, hubs and other large industrial enterprises becomes possible. Obtaining the
maximum benefits from participation in logistics projects from cargo transportation of
the transport market, taking into account the component of international mechanisms
"Incoterms 2020" of balanced development of the country, which provides for high
productivity, fair distribution of opportunities and results of profits from activities
in logistics centers, hubs, ports in the paradigm of uncertainty of crises.
An Initial Investigation of Students’ Understanding of Space Exploration
Authors: Bailey Janelle M. , Willoughby Shannon , Samie Bahereh
Published: November 2023

The topic of space exploration receives little attention in most introductory astronomy courses. However, students come to such courses with both an interest and ideas informed by popular media–ideas that may or may not be consistent with scientific and engineering outlooks. This study explored what students recall about space exploration ideas after engaging with two short, in-class activities on the possibility of travel to Mars and the use of solar sails for exploration. We asked four open-ended questions for extra credit and coded students’ responses ($N$ = 106 to 150) for themes. Coding demonstrated that students had reasonable, if limited, understanding of factors influencing both crewed and uncrewed mission types as well as risks to crews after completing these activities.
Improved cosine similarity measures for q-Rung orthopair fuzzy sets
Authors: Ünver Mehmet
Published: November 2023

In this short correspondence, we introduce some novel cosine similarity measures tailored for \(q\)-rung orthopair fuzzy sets (\(q\)-ROFSs), which capture both the direction and magnitude aspects of fuzzy set representations. Traditional cosine similarity measures focus solely on the direction (cosine of the angle) between vectors, neglecting the crucial information embedded in the lengths of these vectors. To address this limitation, we propose some improved cosine similarity measures, which extend the conventional cosine similarity by incorporating a length difference control term. These measures not only outperform traditional cosine similarity measures for \(q\)-ROFSs but also improve the existing cosine similarity measures for intuitionistic fuzzy sets and Pythagorean fuzzy sets, making them a valuable addition to the fuzzy set cosine similarity measures. These similarity measures are defined as the average and Choquet integral of two components: the first component, \(\text{Cos}_{A,B}(x_{j})\), quantifies the cosine similarity between \(q\)-ROFS \(A\) and \(B\) at each element \(x_{j}\). The second component, \(L_{A,B}(x_{j})\), represents the difference in lengths between the vector representations of \(A\) and \(B\) at the same element \(x_{j}\). This length-difference term ensures that the measures are sensitive to variations in both direction and magnitude, making them particularly suitable for applications where both aspects are significant. The measure derived through the Choquet integral also takes into account the interaction among the elements, thereby enhancing the sensitivity of solutions in various applications.
Analysis of Traub's method for cubic
Authors: Neta Beny
Published: November 2023

The dynamical analysis of the Kurchatov scheme is extended to Traub's method. The difference here is that Traub's method requires two additional starting points. Therefore, the map is 3-dimensional instead of 2-D. We obtain a complete description of the dynamical planes and show that the method is stable for cubic polynomials.
A Survey Study on Women Entrepreneurship in the BTR Area of Assam
Authors: Swargiary Khritish
Published: November 2023

This research paper aims to investigate the status of women entrepreneurship in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam, India. The study assesses the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, identifies their motivations, examines the support mechanisms available to them, and explores the impact of women entrepreneurship on the socio-economic development of the region. Data collection was conducted through a survey questionnaire distributed among women entrepreneurs in the BTR area. The findings highlight the need for targeted policies and initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs and foster their contribution to the local economy.
Pseudovicarious Renal Contrast Excretion in a Postoperative Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula patient: Contrast in Pleural Space can be the cause. A Case Report
Authors: Biswas Som , Cohen Harris L. , Sandhu Preet K
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Iodinated contrast is normally not introduced into the intrapleural space except for detecting diaphragmatic injury in stable patients on Computerized Tomography scans, and these studies are limited. Thus, the literature on pleural absorption of contrast is non-existent. We report a novel case with images of renal excretion of contrast after pleural absorption.

CASE PRESENTATION: In this case there was inadvertent leakage of contrast into pleural space with subsequent systemic absorption of contrast with renal excretion in a child with a remote history of tracheo-esophageal fistula repair and recent esophageal resection and anastomosis for esophageal stenosis. The child developed a right pleural effusion after the second surgery, proven to be due to anastomotic site leakage. An esophagogram was performed using iodinated contrast, showing the leak and communication with the pleural space. Four hours later, a confusing abdominal radiograph showed excretion of contrast in the kidneys confusing the radiologist reader.

CONCLUSION: This imaging finding was due to the systemic absorption of iodinated contrast that had leaked from the anastomotic site into the pleural cavity.
Cytomegalovirus Infection
Authors: Abdullah Dhuha
Published: November 2023

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral pathogen. Most people who have acute CMV will have an undetectable infection. It is known that cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most prevalent congenital viral infection in individuals and a significant factor in morbidity and mortality in immunosuppressed hosts, as well as a significant factor in neurodevelopmental disabilities and sensorineural hearing loss. In order to screen for congenital CMV infection, PCR assays are currently being evaluated.
Artificial intelligence in the service of health and safety at work: Perspectives and challenges from now to 2035 - A prospective study
Authors: Malenfer Marc , Sarrey Michael , Clerté Jennifer , Hery Michel , Bieri Martin , Braunschweig Bertrand , Chatellier Régis , Fates Nazim , Halluin Sylvain , de Jouvenel François , Mandinaud Vincent , Munoz Jorge , Olympio Anani , Silvestre Thimotée , Soupizet Jean-François
Published: November 2023

Artificial intelligence systems are developing very rapidly in all areas. This is particularly true in the case of work, where we are seeing their use in the robotisation of industrial production or the automation of certain functions in services (from chatbots to robotic process automation). In the context of a prospective study devoted to the use of artificial intelligence for occupational risk prevention, a very diverse project group was set up: occupational health practitioners, artificial intelligence specialists, lawyers, futurists, sociologists, and everyday users of artificial intelligence techniques. Using the method of contrasting scenarios, this project group successively documented variables likely to influence the use of artificial intelligence in the service of occupational health and safety, put forward hypotheses on their possible development over the next ten to fifteen years, and constructed scenarios. These relatively general scenarios were then adapted specifically to the subject studied, in particular during seminars devoted to specific uses (possible uses of artificial intelligence tools in epidemiology and accidentology, technologies for securing working environments using artificial intelligence, advanced robotics using artificial intelligence). Based on all the material produced during the study, the study finally resulted in recommendations of the project group on the use of AI in occupational risk prevention proposed for discussion. The subject is indeed of interest to the whole community of practitioners involved in occupational risk prevention whose practices will certainly be affected by these new technological developments.