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Unabhängige Labels steigen in P2P-Vertrieb ein
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Die Mitglieder der britischen Association of Independent Music (AIM) können ihre Musik in Zukunft über das von der Bertelsmann-Tochter Arvato betriebene P2P-Netzwerk GNAB vertreiben. Die AIM-Mitglieder entscheiden auf Opt-in-Basis, ob sie sich beteiligen. Neben Musik-Downloads sind auch Abonnements und Video-Downloads geplant.
„Analoge Lücke” in der Flatrate geschlossen
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Software, die analoge Aufnahmen von digital geschützten Musikstücken ermöglicht, ist nicht grundsätzlich verboten, entschied das Landgericht Frankfurt am Main Ende Mai im Verfahren Napster gegen die Franzis Verlag GmbH. Trotzdem verstößt die von Franzis vertriebene Software gegen das Wettbewerbsrecht und muss daher vom Markt genommen werden.
Comparative differential sentences in the administrative-legal style of the 19th century
Authors: Pavlović-Jovanović Jelena , Spasić Nataša
Published: December 2023

The topic of this paper is the formal-structural and syntactic-semantic characteristics of comparative clauses in the administrative-legal style of the 19th century. The corpus consists of a large number of examples excerpted from various constitutions in the period from 1835 to 1901 and laws from the 1840s and 1850s. The main task of this paper is the analysis of constructions with the conjunctions nego što and nego da based on their syntactic function and meaning in a concrete statement. In the paper, in addition to the descriptive approach, a transformation test was applied in order to understand the deep structures of the target constructions. There is a great lack of scientific research on this topic, discrepancies in terminology and classification of comparative constructions and a relatively small number of recorded target constructions with the indicated conjunctions. The frequency of use, i.e. the absence of these constructions in a larger number indicates the specificity of the language of that period and contributes to the description and analysis not only of the language of the Constitution and Laws from the 19th century, but also of the entire functional style and circumstances of that time. In the introductory part of the paper, we talk a little more about these constructions and their classifications in grammars, while the central part of the paper is devoted to the description of the grammatical, semantic and stylistic characteristics of given clauses and conjunctions.
Encouraging Students to LOVE MATH with One-Straight-Cut Letters
Authors: Ko Yi-Yin (Winnie) , Goodwin Connor A. , Ream Lauren , Rebber Grace
Published: December 2023

One-straight-cut activities engage middle-school students in learning about symmetry and geometric transformations.
Making Black Girls Count in Math Education
Authors: Joseph Nicole M.
Published: December 2023

The author shares an experience she had as a mathematics learner, which became the catalyst for her work as a mathematics education researcher. She discusses the issues that Black girls face in our math classrooms and offers potential solutions for partnering with Black girls.
Examining associations between distress tolerance, perceived COVID-19 threat, and psychological outcomes: The moderating role of social support
Authors: Salavati Sara , Boon Susan D. , Peloquin Katherine , Brassard Audrey , Lafontaine Marie-France , Beauchemin-Roy Sarah , Chiarolanza Claudia , Randall Ashley K.
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant psychological distress worldwide. It is important to enhance our understanding of the interpersonal and intrapersonal processes that can be addressed to promote psychological well-being after experiencing an adverse event like a pandemic. Therefore, to understand the direct and indirect associations between distress tolerance and diverse psychological outcomes following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we examined whether perceived COVID-19 threat mediates the association between distress tolerance and several psychological outcomes (i.e., psychological well-being, depression, anxiety, and stress). We also investigated whether social support moderates the indirect associations between distress tolerance and these psychological outcomes. We collected online survey data between April and July 2020 from individuals living in Canada (N = 139). Moderated mediation analyses indicated higher distress tolerance was associated with lower perceived COVID-19 threat which in turn was associated with higher psychological well-being, and lower depression and stress. Additionally, social support satisfaction enhanced the indirect association between distress tolerance and psychological well-being. Our findings may inform the design of interventions that promote psychological well-being after the onset of an adversity like the COVID-19 pandemic by presenting distress tolerance, perceived threat, and social support as targets for intervention. Future research should investigate the moderating role of different types of social support on the association between distress tolerance and psychological outcomes.
Barriers to participating in self-expanding relationship activities and the role of growth and destiny beliefs
Authors: Walker Deanna L. , Bacev-Giles Chantal , Harasymchuk Cheryl
Published: December 2023

New and exciting activities with a partner have been linked to a variety of benefits for intimate relationships; however, less is known about what hinders these activities. The goal of the present research was to examine the barriers that people face when planning shared new and exciting (i.e., self-expanding) relationship activities with their intimate partner and whether some people have traits (i.e., destiny and growth beliefs) that promote persistence in the face of these barriers. Across two studies, participants in intimate relationships reflected on barriers associated with participating in self-expanding activities that they planned with their partner in the past and identified the frequency of these barriers in the past six months (Study 1), and then rated the extent to which barriers interfered with their ability to carry out the activities (Study 1 and 2). In Study 2, participants completed measures of destiny and growth beliefs, and identified their level of enjoyment and desire to participate in similar self-expanding activities in the future. In both studies, we found that participants rated finances, limited resources, and obligations as barriers that interfered the most with activities. Our findings suggest that barriers were more likely to interfere with activities for people higher in destiny beliefs (vs. growth beliefs). Growth beliefs were significantly associated with greater enjoyment from self-expanding activities and a greater likelihood of participating in similar activities in the future (vs. destiny beliefs). Our findings have implications for understanding barriers that couples face when engaging in self-expanding activities in their intimate relationships.
Challenges Confronting Implementation of Electronic Human Resource Information System in Public Institutions
Authors: Kiwango Thadei A. , Omar Hemed
Published: December 2023

The general objective of this study was to determine the challenges in implementing an electronic human resource management system in public institutions in Zanzibar. The study was conducted at the Ministry of Labour, Empowerment, Elders, Women and Children Zanzibar (MLEEWC). The target population was the employees of MLEEWC, including the directors, officers in charge, heads of departments, human resource and administrative officers, planning officers, IT staff and other official staffs of the Ministry from different departments. The methodological tools that were employed in the data collection include questionnaires, and interviews. The sample size was approximately 85 employees. The respondents were administered with a Likert based structured questionnaire to rank the technological, organisational and environmental(regulatory) challenges for e-HRIS implementation. With the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), descriptive and correlational analysis was used to assess the technological, organisational and environmental challenges in implementing electronic human resource system in MLEEWC. The results show that all the indicators used to assess the technological, organisational and environmental challenges contribute as challenges in the course of e-HRIS implementation and that there was a positive correlation between the three categories of challenges and the e-HRIS implementation. The study recommends for the public institution administrators and particularly policy-maker among other things, to improve technological resources, enhance the management support and establish a sound ICT policy in order to ensure effective implementation of intended information systems.
The Disclosure of Social Responsibilities in Higher Learning Institutions: An International Perspective
Authors: Jilenga Moga Tano , Masanja Ndalahwa Musa
Published: December 2023

This study investigates on the level of disclosure of social responsibility reporting in higher learning institutions. We systematically reviewed studies using qualitative content analysis method to determine the level of social responsibility disclosure in higher learning institutions as an important aspect in improving public image and increase brand awareness and recognition. A cross-sectional research approach was applied whereby 10 universities were randomly selected; where the cohorts were examined at a specific time. These higher learning institutions were randomly selected from 10 different countries. The selected institutions were those highly ranked based on times higher education.com website in 2020. A proxy was developed to measure social responsibility index in higher learning institutions.  It was found that the level of disclosure of social responsibility in developed countries’ higher education is adequately and comprehensively reported. However, the level of social responsibility disclosure in African institutions is not adequately and comprehensively reported even though they are participating in social responsibility activities.  The study recommends that fulfillment of social responsibility should be utmost priority of all higher learning institutions since social responsibility is the core function of higher learning institutions.
Does the House Hold Consumption Expenditure and Government Expenditure Influences the Economic Growth in Tanzania? Unrestricted Vector Autoregressive Analysis
Authors: Kingu John
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the contribution of the house hold consumption expenditure and government expenditure on economic growth in Tanzania employing unrestricted vector autoregressive (URVAR) model. Unit root and cointegration analysis determined using Augmented Dicker Fuller (ADF) and Johansen cointegration tests. The findings show that all the variables are non-stationary at level and stationary at first difference as well as all variables are not cointegrated as such unrestricted vector autoregressive is inevitable in this paper. If the variables are cointegrated then the study would employ the vector error correction model (VECM). Also, Wald coefficient test conducted to determine jointly how these variables influences the economic growth in Tanzania. UNVAR model analysis in system of equation indicates that some variables have significant influence on economic growth that is house hold consumptions expenditure and government expenditure whereas other variables have no significant influence. Generally, in the first system of equation shows that jointly gross domestic product and house hold consumptions of the previous year’s influences the gross domestic product in current year while jointly government expenditures in previous years have on influence on economic growth in current year in Tanzania. In the second system of equation of UNVAR finds only jointly gross domestic product of the previous year’s influences the house hold consumption while other variables jointly are not influencing house hold consumptions in Tanzania. In the third system of equation of UNVAR analysis all the variables jointly influence the government expenditures in current year in Tanzania. Therefore, the empirical results suggest the deliberately government efforts to support these variables in order to boost the economic growth in Tanzania.
An Overview of the UN Model Tax Convention and Electronic Commerce
Authors: Mukama Sabatho L , Kipanga Kassim B. , Siage George M.
Published: December 2023

The development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) on the field of international trade and commerce resulted into the development of online market or internet commerce (cyber market where vendors and buyers meet to trade); this later came to be known as Electronic Commerce (herein after E-Commerce). E- Commerce, being a new form of commerce World Wide, as against traditional commerce system, brought legal and administrative challenges to the traditional taxation system World Wide. This paperwork examined how the existing taxation principles can regulate e-commerce in line with United Nations Model Tax Convention (herein after the UN Model Tax Convention) and other international taxation guidelines adopted by Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (herein after OECD) and World Trade Organization (herein after WTO) without compromising the on motion internet commerce and technological development on trade and commerce sector.  Lastly proposed modifications of existing rules on imposition of taxation on conventional commerce to regulate e-commerce
Examining the Effect of Staff Training and Development on Human Resource Performance: A Case Study of the Tanzania Port Authority
Authors: Msuya Gladness R. , Munisi Hawa I.
Published: December 2023

The study examined the effects of staff training and development on human resource performance. To achieve the main objective, three specific objectives were developed; to assess the effectiveness of training and development on human resource performance, to assess the effect of training methods offered on human resource performance, and third was to determine the effects of different types of training offered on human resource performance at the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA). Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews from a sample of 120 randomly selected respondents. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science and the findings are presented using tables and figures. Qualitative data from interviews were analysed using the thematic analysis method. Results revealed that training of employees successfully improved the performance of the workers. Moreover, the results showed that out of five ways in which employees were selected for the training, the use of performance appraisal results has been most effective at TPA.
Ranking Seafarers' Duties Towards Unmanned and Autonomous Ships in Prospective of STCW
Authors: Hosny Moustafa Mohamed , E. Mohamed Eslam Abdelghany
Published: December 2023

The maritime industry is experiencing a transformative shift in seafarer roles and capabilities due to rapid technological innovation towards unmanned and autonomous ships. This evolution is fundamentally altering the way seafarers engage with their roles, tasks, and responsibilities onboard ships. Therefore, emerging technologies, automation, and digitalization have revolutionized traditional maritime operations, leading to a reevaluation of the competencies and proficiencies required of seafarers. These ships are equipped with sophisticated modular control systems and cutting-edge remote communication technology; these vessels have not only captured the global maritime community's imagination but have also necessitated urgent regulatory considerations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In addition, the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention holds a central and time-honored significance to ensure that seafarers possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to perform their duties effectively. However, the lack of specific STCW guidelines precisely tailored to address unmanned and autonomous ships prompts a critical and introspective examination of the roles and capabilities of seafarers in this evolving context. Hence, this paper aims to rank the duties of seafarers towards unmanned and autonomous ships in the absence of guidelines within STCW through AHP analysis. The results show that ship management is deemed the most important factor.
Transnationalism and the Influence of Migrancy: A Critical Study of the Haiku Poem and the Overlapping of Literary Genres
Authors: Rabie Dr. Arwa Mohamed , Altaweel Dr. Emran Ahmad , Rabi Dr. Eman Mohamed Ahmad , Marashdeh Dr.  Abed Elrahim Azzam , Batayneh Dr. Judi Faris El
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine haiku poetry in Arabic literature as well as the issue of literary variety, and criticize it. Especially after the rapid spread of this poem in Arabic literature, also that It attracted writers both intentionally and frequently subconsciously, depending on what it was. Due to the haiku poem's problematic overlap with various literary genres, this article was compelled to pursue such tracks. This will be explained in the study's folds. Since poetry is the primary medium on which this study is focused, any representation of things of existence in poetic texts is natural. However, investing the same things of existence repeatedly in poetry attracts attention and gives the audience the impression that this concentration has implications and dimensions. Reading and the arts establish a certain discourse that the author of the book and the text itself desire.
Fraud in Tax Evasion Decision: Effect on Financial Pressure, Tax Investigation and the Perceived Probability of Audit
Authors: Asnawi Meinarni
Published: December 2023

Purpose – This research aims to investigate the effects of financial pressure, the perceived probability of audit, and tax investigation on the decision to carry out tax evasion.

Design/methodology/approach – The Study is a quantitative research approach that uses online-based data collection methods (e_ questionnaire) combined with interviews with certain taxpayers to get their views on fraud in tax evasion decisions. The sample in this study was 98 individual taxpayers in Indonesia.

Findings – This research shows that financial pressures have a dominant effect on tax avoidance. This finding proves that financial pressure is one of the reasons for committing tax evasion fraud as stated in the fraud triangle theory. This research also shows that the perceived probability of audit and tax investigation does not affect reducing the tendency to tax evasion, this research indicates that tax investigation does not have a deterrent effect on taxpayers in committing tax evasion. Taxpayers understand that the government is spending considerable time and money to prove an alleged tax evasion case. Several tax policies in Indonesia such as the sunset policy, tax amnesty, and voluntary tax reporting can provide space for tax evaders to get certain tax collections and tax deductions when making tax payments.

Research limitations/implications – Although this research has explored taxpayers in Indonesia with several different occupational backgrounds, it is still necessary to test tax evasion on corporate taxpayers other than personal taxpayers.

Practical implications – This research critically analyzes the impact of psychological factors in tax non-compliance decisions through tax evasion fraud.

Social implications – The behavioral approach and consideration of psychological factors in every tax decision are expected to help realign and harmonize law enforcement practices in Indonesia to reduce the occurrence of tax evasion in Indonesia.

Originality/value – Examines the implementation of fraud triangle theory in tax evasion decisions. This research combines behavioral and psychological approaches to test the occurrence of tax evasion fraud in the perspective of taxpayers in Indonesia.
The Influence of Negative Thinking on Violent Behavior
Authors: Gavino Guido Fare Olivares , Santiago Grisi Bernardo , Marroquín María Susana Roque , Fernández Jackeline Roxana Huamán , Morante Carlos Augusto Zerga , Roque Carlos Alberto Jochatoma , Gutiérrez Lino Andrés Huamán , Alvarado Elva Luz Castañeda , Chávez Franklin Elder Abanto , Panduro Bernardo Cespedes
Published: December 2023

The thought of the human being works in negative and positive, if the person takes the polarity of the negative thought, it can become a very dangerous action, even more so if it is related to the sentimental, because it invades his mind with questions and inadequate subjective answers, these thoughts Negatives disable correct decisions, change the mood and limit productivity. The mind can be the best friend as well as the worst enemy, if we cannot manage thoughts, one of the consequences can be criminal behavior, for this it is vital to exercise thought control through; polarity of thought, negative thought, positive thought, violent behavior. A documentary study was carried out, the documentary analysis technique was applied and the instrument used was the bibliographic record. Precisely on the basis of the bibliographic search, the objective was to analyze the state of the art about the influence of negative thinking on violent behavior.
Environmental Education Model for Melenial Generation in Era 4.0 (Case Management Forest TNBTS In Ngadas Traditional Village Ethnic Group Perch)
Authors: Wihardjo R. Sihadi Darmo , Salman Ibnu , Muktiono Ayub , Hadiana Deni , Ramadhan Syahrul
Published: December 2023

This scientific work aims to discuss the implementation of the local wisdom of the indigenous people of Ngadas Village in managing forests and its meaning in environmental education for the millennial generation in the 4.0 era. As form study qualitative, research data obtained through observation, study bibliography, and interviews deep with 11 informants, i.e., observer tourist Malang culture in Village custom Sounds bad. The collected data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. Study results show that law custom in a manner consistent applied in management forest tour village Sounds bad . Community local very comply and implement local wisdom, among others, with the realization that they are part of the natural local, no damage forest flora and fauna potential, as well as utilize results forest in a manner adaptive. Application wisdom local in managing forests Sounds bad adaptively has direct implications for cultivating behavior that supports efforts to preserve the environment. The attitude and behavior of the Ngadas people in adaptively managing the forest is a model of direct education for local millennial children in an effort to preserve the environment.
Using Digital Game-based Learning to Foster Multimodal Literacy in Left-behind Children of Migrant Workers: Possibilities and Challenges
Authors: Shen Yanan , Jalil Habibah Ab , Jamaluddin Rahimah binti
Published: December 2023

Digital games offer opportunities for the youth’s development of multimodal literacy required in the technology-driven world. However, both digital games and multimodal literacy are undervalued in rural contexts characterized by migrant parents and left-behind children. This qualitative case study conceptualized systematic guidance to foster students’ multimodal literacy through digital games and trialled its possibilities and challenges in enhancing left-behind children of migrant workers in a suburban school. Sixteen student participants engaged in critical game analysis and game video design in a 16-session classroom-based program, with the guidance of the researchers and two local teachers. Multiple data-collection methods were applied to capture students’ learning progress aligned with the teachers’ perceptions. Thematic analysis and multimodal analysis were utilized to process data. The findings indicate that this instructional approach deepened and broadened the students’ critical viewing and application of multimodal texts and enhanced their proficiency in leveraging digital tools for multimodal communication. The challenges include students’ varied competencies and motivation, time constraints, and limited access to digital devices. We advocate for integrating DGBL in literacy classrooms, thus catering to left-home students’ demands and social needs in the digital age. Meanwhile, joint efforts are necessitated to address perennial challenges in this education reform and inequities within the process.
Applications of Blueprints on Hospital Residency Program
Authors: Almaktoom Abdulaziz T.
Published: December 2023

Residency programs are completely essential for medical school students. This pivotal experience enriches students’ education and yields an opportunity to secure jobs. Training local doctors is a laborious endeavor that faces many challenges during the recruitment cycle. Private medical schools have attempted to meet their goals by reducing waste and improving processes. This study aims to investigate the issues that arise in the service flow process on the hospital residency programs and to investigate the impact of risk on the provided service. Service blueprint techniques are applied to examine and provide a comprehensive understanding of hospital residency programs and the underlying resources and processes that make it possible. Data is collected from a private hospital to develop the initial and future service blueprint, providing strategic benefits for the hospital. The study helps in reducing the service process time by almost 90%.
A Human Resources Management Perspective on the Complementary Relationship between the Success of the GRC Model, Employee Perception, and the Impact of This Relationship on Performance
Authors: Alabbas Areej , Mahdy Fatimah
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine how the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) model influences the performance of government-related employees and the effect of employees' perceptions on the efficacy of the model. Descriptive and analytical approaches were used to present the theoretical background and determine the study's contributions. Additionally, an experimental approach was adopted to demonstrate the practical side of the GRC model, and a questionnaire was developed to assess the sample's perception. To measure the impact of the GRC model on the performance of 404 employees of the Ministry of Human Resources in King Saudi Arabia. Several statistical methods, including SPSS and SEM by Amos, were utilised to analyse the data and verify the hypotheses. The results indicated that there is an inverse relationship between the model and the employees' performance, while there is a direct relationship between the model and the employees' perception of the model.
SISTEM CEPAT TANGGAP DINAS PEMADAM KEBARAN KOTA BONTANG BERBASIS WEBSITE
Authors: Rasyid Syahrul , Nugroho Abadi
Published: December 2023

Kota Bontang merupakan salah satu kota yang berada di Kalimantan timur. Kota Bontang dikelilingi oleh hutan gambut dan wilayah perumahan yang pada musim kemarau sering terjadi bencana kebakaran. Dalam penanganan bencana kebakaran ada beberapa masalah yang dihadapi oleh Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran Kota Bontang yaitu permasalahan dalam penyampaian informasi bencana kebakaran, dan pengelolaan data laporan kejadian bencana kebakaran. Dengan adanya permasalahan tersebut penulis membagun Sistem Cepat Tanggap Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran Kota Bontang Berbasis Website yang berfungsi membantu masyarakat dalam menyalurkan laporan secara lebih efektif dan tepat sasaran serta mempermudah Dinas Pemadam Kota Bontang dalam mengolah data pelaporan bencana kebakaran, hingga penyelesaian kejadian. Sistem ini dirancang dengan System Development Life Cycle Waterfall dan bahasa pemrograman Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP). Dalam pengujian sistem penulis menggunakan metode Black Box dengan melakukan pengujian login, pengujian pengaduan,pengujian pengaduan masuk, pengujian pilih danru,pengujian konfirmasi persiapan selesai, pengujian konfirmasiproses pemadaman, pengujian konfirmasi pengaduan selesai, pengujian menu pengetahuan, pengujian detail user, pengujian rekap, dan pengujian logout. Dari hasil uji coba sistem dapat disimpulkan bahwa sistem berjalan dengan sangat baik dan lancar sesuai dengan yang diinginkan.
KARAKTERISASI TINGKAT KEMATANGAN BUAH KOPI MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN STATISTIK
Authors: Damayanti Irene Devi
Published: December 2023

One of the most important stages in determining the quality of coffee is the process of selecting the physical quality of the coffee fruit. The characterization step at the coffee fruit maturity level can be carried out through processing methods based on coffee fruit image detection. This stage is carried out by recognizing the characteristics of coffee fruit based on the color of the coffee fruit. One of the characteristics of good coffee fruit, which has a red color without defects. The research used 20 samples of coffee fruit images (10 images of ripe coffee fruit and 10 images of unripe coffee fruit, respectively). Based on the image test data, it can be seen that the average test results of the calculation of characteristic parameters, namely the mean RGB of ripe coffee are all dominated by red skin color (ripe coffee). Likewise, the average test results of the calculation of characteristic parameters, namely the mean RGB of raw coffee, are all dominated by green skin color (raw coffee). Overall, the success rate of image processing for characterizing the maturity level of coffee fruit based on the color of the coffee fruit skin with a statistical approach method, which is 100%.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PENENTUAN KELAYAKAN CALON ORANG TUA ANGKAT MENGGUNAKAN METODE AHP-TOPSIS
Authors: Damayanti Elsa , Arfittariah
Published: December 2023

Pengangkatan anak atau yang biasa disebut dengan adopsi merupakan suatu kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh pasangan yang telah menikah untuk memelihara anak orang lain dan diperlakukan seperti anak keturunannya sendiri. Adopsi hanya dapat dilaksanakan dengan tujuan yang berfokus pada kepentingan terbaik bagi anak. Untuk menentukan kelayakan calon orang tua angkat, Dinas Sosial dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Kota Bontang melakukan pemeriksaan dari segala aspek sehingga dapat diputuskan calon orang tua angkat yang berhak mendapat rekomendasi adopsi berdasarkan kriteria yang ditentukan. Tidak adanya bobot kriteria pada penentuan kelayakan dan kemiripan hasil pemeriksaan yang tidak memiliki nilai pasti, tentu saja menyulitkan dalam menentukan calon orang tua angkat yang benar-benar layak. Maka dari itu, diperlukan sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan yang dapat membantu untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan ini sehingga hasil yang diperoleh lebih objektif berdasarkan perhitungan dengan metode yang sesuai. AHP dan TOPSIS merupakan kedua metode yang cocok untuk dikombinasikan pada penentuan kelayakan calon orang tua angkat. AHP dapat melakukan pembobotan pada tiap-tiap kriteria dan TOPSIS digunakan untuk memilih alternatif terbaik berdasarkan kedekatannya dengan solusi ideal positif. Hasil dari pengaplikasian sistem pendukung keputusan ini diperoleh rasio konsistensi dengan perhitungan metode AHP sebesar 0.067 dan solusi akhir berupa perankingan alternatif yang menampilkan nilai preferensi tertinggi dengan penggunaan metode TOPSIS
SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS UMKM ASMAMI (ASOSIASI MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN) DI KOTA BONTANG
Authors: Sulistiawati Nur Safitri  , Jumardi Rio
Published: December 2023

The ASMAMI organization (Food and Beverage Association) is experiencing problems, namely not having a system that can manage and present geographic information for mapping MSME locations, making it difficult for the community to obtain information on partner data and ASMAMI MSME locations in Bontang City. In addition, the ASMAMI organization in registering and collecting data on partners still uses documents in the form of hardcopy forms. So if there are potential partners who want to register, they must come directly to the ASMAMI secretariat to take and fill out the registration form provided. Meanwhile, document storage is in the form of an archive folder. This has the potential for errors and data loss. In an effort to deal with this problem, an ASMAMI (Food and Beverage Association) MSME Geographic Information System was designed in Bontang City using the CodeIgniter framework. This system was built using the waterfall system development method and tested using the black box method. The results of this study are the MSME Geographic Information System ASMAMI (Food and Beverage Association) in Bontang City which can present maps and profiles of MSMEs and can register and collect data on MSME partners online. In addition, this system is also equipped with a route feature from the visitor's position to the partner's position to be addressed.
ALGORITMA K-MEANS CLUSTERING UNTUK MENENTUKAN NILAI GIZI BALITA DI PUSKESMAS WEEKAROU
Authors: Balli Peka Kristian , Dai Payon Binti Gabriel Cecilia , Mikku Ate Paulus
Published: December 2023

Malnutrisi adalah salah satu masalah kesehatan pada anak, bayi dan balita. Kekurangan gizi mempunyai dampak atau efek yang panjang dalam kembang tumbuh balita, baik kembang tumbuh fisik maupun kembang tumbuh mental balita. Status gizi pada balita dapat di ketahui berdasarkan indeks berat badan menurut umur, tinggi badan menurut umur dan berat badan menurut tinggi badan dengan memasukan data nilai dari berat badan, tinggi badan serta jenis kelamin balita dan juga LILA. Maka dari peneliti ingin menentukan gizi balita pada Puskesmas Weekarou dengan algoritma K-Means. Dalam proses clustering peneliti menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 23 dalam mempermudah dalam proses menentukan nilai gizi balita dengan cepat dan mudah.
Cegueira botânica no Parque Ecológico da Zona Sul, Poços de Caldas
Authors: Pereira Heloisa Alves , Saporetti Junior Amilcar Walter , Santos Mireile Reis dos , Nascimento Luciana de Abreu
Published: December 2023

A cegueira botânica, fenômeno caracterizado pela não percepção das plantas e suas características, é um obstáculo para o reconhecimento da importância destes organismos na biosfera, podendo ser observado no público que frequenta áreas verdes urbanas. Este estudo objetivou identificar sua existência nos frequentadores do Parque Ecológico da Zona Sul, Poços de Caldas, e sua relação com gênero, idade e nível de escolaridade, através da aplicação de um questionário de opinião, contando com 60 respostas, das quais foi constatada a existência de um grau brando de cegueira botânica, e a relação da cegueira botânica com gênero e nível de escolaridade dos respondentes.
ULUSLARIN KENDİ KADERİNİ BELİRLEME (SELF DETERMİNASYON) ARACI OLARAK “DİJİTAL DİPLOMASİ
Authors: YİĞİT Çağrı , UZUN Hasan
Published: December 2023

Uluslararası hukukta ulusların kendi kaderini tayin hakkı bir insan hakkı olarak nitelendirilmektedir. Ulusların kendi kaderini tayin hakkı geçtiğimiz yüzyılda sömürgeciliğin tasfiyesi ve yeni devletlerin ortaya çıkması noktasında önemli bir aktör olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Tarihsel süreç içerisinde halkların bağlı oldukları devletlerden ayrılmak maksadıyla referanduma gittikleri görülmektedir. Ancak uluslararası bir temel hak olmasına karşın egemen devletler pek çok nedenden ötürü azınlık ulusların kendi kaderini belirleme haklarına olumlu olarak bakmamaktadır. Bu noktada azınlık ulusların self determinasyon hakkını elde edebilmek için uluslararası arenada kendilerini haklı çıkarmaları, olumlu imaj çizmeleri ve diğer söz sahibi ülke devlet ve kuruluşları kendilerinin bu hakka sahip olduklarını gösterebilmeleri için diplomasi faaliyetleri oldukça önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmada ulusların kendi kaderini belirleme noktasında dijital diplomasinin nasıl uygulanabileceği ve yapılan uygulamaların bağımsızlık sürecine ne derece etki ettiği araştırılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları dijital diplomasi faaliyetlerinin uluslararası camianın desteğini alabilmek adına etkin bir stratejik yöntem olduğunu ve azınlık ulusların uluslararası hukukta self determinasyon hakkı elde etmek amacıyla kullanabileceği etkin bir yumuşak güç (Soft Power) aracı olabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır.
Responsabilidade de proteger sob os olhares dos países BRICS: o caso da Líbia no CSNU
Authors: Oliveira Ana Paula , Uziel Eduardo , Rocha Rafael
Published: December 2023

Com base em seus pronunciamentos no Conselho de Segurança das Nações Unidas, o presente trabalho analisa a ideia de responsabilidade de proteger sob a ótica dos países parte do agrupamento BRICS. Tomando como base o ano de 2011, quando se pôde observar a presença de todos os membros do grupo naquele órgão, nos propomos a apresentar os desenvolvimentos do conceito para os países do grupo tendo como caso específico de análise a questão da Líbia, que figurou recorrentemente na agenda do CSNU ao longo do ano, bem como o início das discussões acerca da situação na Síria. Essas questões impulsionaram fortemente a reflexão dos membros do órgão acerca da necessidade e urgência de maior efetividade dos mecanismos de proteção dos civis em zonas de conflito. As vozes dissonantes no que diz respeito ao recrudescimento das normas para atuação das Nações Unidas se evidenciam particularmente no grupo dos BRICS, demonstrando as dificuldades de concertação no órgão e no agrupamento e a ausência de uma dinâmica cooperativa dos membros do CSNU mesmo nos casos de atrocidades em massa. Analisaremos aqui os elementos da participação do BRICS nessa discussão e apontaremos as contribuições dos países do grupo a um papel mais assertivo do CSNU na implementação da noção de responsabilidade ao proteger.
Política Externa, Desenvolvimento e Estratégia. A trajetória brasileira
Authors: Florencio Sergio
Published: December 2023

Síntese de caráter histórico analítico sobre a relação entre política externa, desenvolvimento e estratégia, tendo como referencial as experiências dos presidentes Getúlio Vargas, Fernando Henrique Cardoso e Lula da Silva. São examinadas as grandes linhas da diplomacia brasileira ao longo de seus mandatos, indicados os respectivos contextos da política interna, e apenas tangenciados os grandes eventos e processos internacionais (limitados às três últimas décadas), tais como queda do muro de Berlim e implosão do socialismo, retomada da globalização e emergência da China no cenário mundial. No período, os maiores desafios à política externa brasileira foram representados, no plano econômico, pela aceleração da inflação e a adoção de planos de estabilização. Os presidentes Fernando Henrique Cardoso e Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva foram especialmente ativos na promoção mundial de suas respectivas diplomacias. Lula seguiu, em seu primeiro mandato (mas não no segundo), as políticas econômicas de FHC, e inaugurou uma PEB voltada antes para o protagonismo e a projeção internacional do país do que para a defesa do
Goa como plataforma de cooperação entre a Índia e os países lusófonos, particularmente com o Brasil
Authors: Xavier Aurobindo
Published: December 2023

Os chamados países lusófonos são abordados neste artigo no sentido mais lato da palavra, isto é, não se circunscrevendo às entidades políticas que surgiram, com a exceção do Brasil, após o processo de descolonização das colônias portuguesas em 1974. Apenas por comodidade empregamos a expressão “países lusófonos”. As relações de Goa/Índia com os países lusófonos cristalizaram-se já no século XVI. Depois de uma época de ouro que se estendeu do século XVI ao século IX, seguiu-se uma letargia na primeira metade do século XX. Com a independência da União Indiana em 1947, e até 1961 quando Goa foi invadida por tropas da União Indiana e anexada à Índia, Goa reviveu pela última vez e em força as suas relações com o espaço lusófono. Entre 1961 e 1974 verificou-se um eclipse total de Goa nas suas relações com a lusofonia e um desmonte da língua e cultura portuguesa no território. Depois do reatamento das relações diplomáticas entre a Índia e Portugal em 1974, Goa começou lentamente a ganhar um certo ímpeto nas relações com o espaço lusófono o que parece predestinar outra vez Goa como uma plataforma preferencial das relações da Índia com os países lusófonos.
O dilema moral supremo
Authors: Ribeiro Gabriel
Published: December 2023

O artigo está baseado em conferência proferida pelo autor no dia 7 de julho de 20201 , e em seu livro Um século de escombros: pensar o futuro com os valores morais da direita (RIBEIRO, 2019). O autor discute o dilema moral supremo entre, por um lado, o primado moral da autorresponsabilidade, herdeiro da tradição milenar judaico‑cristã e da filosofia iniciada na Grécia Antiga, que é a base da civilização ocidental e do pensamento da direita, e, por outro lado, o primado moral da vitimização, que se desenvolveu a partir da Revolução Russa de 1917 e que é a base do pensamento da esquerda.
Vision for Space Missions: 2005 - 2030
Authors: Abdul Kalam A.P.J.
Published: December 2023

We are one sixth of the world’s population and at least two thirds of the global population is perhaps going through the same type of crisis and turmoil. Energy, water, healthcare, education and employment potential are the important requirements for the people to live with prosperity. The world at large needs technology inputs for meeting these needs. Space technology has a role. Therefore, I am going to discuss with you the Vision for Space Missions to find solution to these requirements using space technology.
Transonic Flow Computation Over A Heat Shield Using Three Dimensional Finite Element Method
Authors: Mehta R.C.
Published: December 2023

A three dimensional finite element method is employed for solution of the transonic full potential equation in mass conservation form. The finite element analysis allows the boundary conditions to be treated in simple and exact manner, without the use of a mapping scheme. The full potential equation is based on the assumption of irrotational flow and density of the fluid is calculated using isentropic relation and it is applicable for upstream local Mach number upto 1.6. The nonlinear full potential equation is reduced to a set of nonlinear algebraic equation using Galerkin’s formulation. An iterative scheme in conjunction with the artificial viscosity term is used to solve the set of algebraic equations. The artificial viscosity term stabilizes the numerical scheme and captures the shock very well. An appropriate grid arrangement is selected in the algorithm to maintain proper and continuous linkage between upstream and downstream of the flow at the centroid of the hexahedral element. The surface pressure distribution in the freestream Mach number range 0.80 - 0.95 and at an angle of incidence 5 degree shows a fairly good agreement with the experimental data. The present finite element discretization can be coupled with the commercially available software.
Interlaminar Stress Calculation in Composite Laminates Using an 8-noded Brick Element Based on Mixed Finite Element Formulation
Authors: Lohani Dheeraj , Kamalesh V. , Badari Narayana K. , Singh Gajbir
Published: December 2023

An eight-noded brick element is developed for accurate estimation of interlaminar stresses in composite laminates. This element incorporates the three transverse stresses σz, σyz and σxz as the degree of freedoms apart from the three displacements (u, v and w). The displacements are calculated as usual from the principle of virtual work, and the stresses are interpolated independently in the constitutive equation. In composite laminates the shear and normal stresses are continuous across the laminates. This stress continuity can be imposed using continuous shape functions for stress components. Studies are done for various laminates and results are compared with available solutions from the literature.
Sensor Fault Detection in A Satellite Launcher Using Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Observer
Authors: Nagarajan S. , Shanmugam J. , Rangaswamy T. R.
Published: December 2023

Fault detection is performed by estimating the states and comparing them with measured values. A fault is signaled when the difference between the estimated and measured values crosses a threshold value, This paper presents the design of adaptive neuro-fuzzy observer based sensor fault detection and fault tolerant control under sensor failure conditions for a satellite launcher. In this Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), optimal shape and parameters for the membership functions and effective rule base for the fuzzy system are fixed by a neural network. Three such adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems act as reduced order observers that estimate the system states. Decision functions are built from estimation errors to detect the fault. If any failure is identified, the control law is modified accordingly using the estimated value replacing the failed sensor output to implement the fault tolerant control. In this work, such fault detector is designed and simulated. The individual failures of three sensors in the satellite launcher are considered and the results are discussed. The results show that the system is able to detect any sensor failure situations perfectly.
Compressive Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Apparatus: Part II- Experimental Results
Authors: Naik N. K. , Kavala Venkateswara Rao , Asmelash Addis
Published: December 2023

Investigations on high strain rate behavior of a typical unidirectional glass / epoxy composite under compressive loading are presented. Compressive Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) apparatus was used for the studies. Compressive properties were evaluated along longitudi- nal, transverse and thickness directions in the strain rate range of 548 - 2645 per sec. It is observed that the compressive strength is enhanced at high strain rate loading compared with those at quasi-static loading. Studies were also carried out on 10° and 45° off-axis specimens. In-plane shear strength was determined based on 10° off-axis compressive results. It is observed that the in-plane shear strength is increased at high strain rate loading compared with that at quasi-static loading. But it remains nearly constant with increasing strain rate at high strain rates.
Buckling Analysis of Grid-stiffened Composite Cylindrical Shell
Authors: Velmurugan R. , Buragohain M.
Published: December 2023

An energy based smeared stiffener model is developed to obtain equivalent stiffness coefficients of a general grid-stiffened composite cylindrical shell. These equivalent stiffness coefficients are used in the Ritz buckling analysis of the shell. Transverse shear properties are important in a stiffened shell and results are obtained for First order Shear Deformation Theory (FSDT) as well as for Classical Laminated Shell Theory (CLST). Parametric study is carried out to find out the effects of various design parameters on specific buckling load of the shell.
Perspectives and Trends in Space Transportation System - Indian Scenario
Authors: Radhakrishnan K.
Published: December 2023

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Aerospace Technologies: A Walk Through and Dreams Ahead
Authors: Subramanyam P.S. , Team Tejas
Published: December 2023

This paper deals with the highlights of the progress made within the country and in particular by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) n the various fields of the fighter aircraft technologies and the road map ahead. Many technologies have been developed successfully and incorporated in making of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). The recent technology developments in the field of aeronautics have made the new generation fighter aircrafts more efficient, lethal and combat effective. India also needs to keep its pace with advancing technology. It requires enormous amount of effort from the scientific and engineering community in India to keep the pace with advancing technology. In this perspective, ADA in collaboration with DRDO and other organizations has initiated R&D activities for the development of these demanding technologies required in the future fighter aircrafts. This paper discusses some of the important technologies already developed and incorporated in LCA and some other ongoing technology developments. Finally it deals with the identification of future technologies essential for future aircrafts and efforts being put in by ADA in realizing these technologies in a foreseeable future.