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Pengelolaan Pengunjung di Kawasan Wisata Alam Lolai Kabupaten Toraja Utara
Authors: Rahayu Mia , Pratama Yudha Sakti
Published: July 2024

Pong Torra’ is one of natural tourism attraction in Lolai Natural Tourism Area of North Toraja Regency, that is an expansion of Tana Toraja Regency, according the local regulation of Toraja Utara no. 7 in 2016. This district is focused on being developed as a tourism destination. A high level of tourist visits even reaches 1,000 visitors / day during the high seasons, tourism activities are increasing, while the limited space in the tourist area causes the density of visitors to the tourist area, which will continue to have a negative impact on both the visitor side and also the tourist attraction alone. In addition, according to the Decree of the Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia No.SK 434 / Menhut-II / 2009, Pong Torra 'is included in the Protected Forest Area of South Sulawesi Province. Therefore, it is necessary to implement visitor management.Qualitative research methods are used to obtain data, through observation, interviews and questionnaire collection. In the visitor profile, it is done by looking at geographical, demographic and psychographic aspects, where from the visitor profile it is known that the dominant visitors traveling in Pong Torra 'are middle-aged / adult visitors, male gender and low of money spending and domestic tourist visits are the highest. In this study, a combination of hard (hard) and soft (soft) approaches was carried out. Through the hard approach, the researcher uses the tourism carrying capacity calculation, which results in a PCC value of 25 visitors / day and an RCC value of 30 visitors / day, from which this value indicates the number of tourist visits that have exceeded the visitor capacity threshold. Meanwhile, a soft approach is carried out by directing and educating visitors through information dissemination and interpretation. The two approaches to managing visitors are carried out using their respective techniques.
Propagation of Laser Generated Shock Waves through Heterogeneous Metallic Mediums
Authors: CHANDRA R. ,   Department of Physics, Bareilly College, Bareilly - 243006 (India), SINGH S. ,   Department of Physics, Bareilly College, Bareilly - 243006 (India)
Published: July 2024

This paper deals with an analytical study of shock waves propagating in heterogeneous metallic mediums. A shock wave travels through most media at a speed higher than ordinary wave. The propagation of a shock wave created by a laser impact over a metallic surface is considered here. In the process of Shock wave generation, a high-pressure surface level is reached using a nanosecond laser pulse that heats the surface of the material and generates adense plasma expansion. The pressure reaches few GPa so that shockwaves are generated and propagated in the bulk of the material. Whitham method, a powerful analytical method for shock waves, has been employed to obtain the analytical relations for shock velocity, shock strength and pressure behind the freely propagating shock. Numerical calculations have been performed for shock velocity, shock strength, pressure, adiabatic sound velocity, and compression behind the shock () and their variation with propagation distance have been discussed. A sharp decrease in shock velocity and pressure behind the shock whereas a steadily increasing shock strength with propagation distance has been observed. Particle velocity, adiabatic sound velocity and compression parameter also show a gradual decrease as the shock advances in the medium. Effect of overtaking disturbances has been evaluated by considering Yadav’s approach.
Feminism Through a Marxist Lens: Intersections and Insights
Authors: Madhavi Bolla , Rao Konda Nageswar
Published: July 2024

This paper delves into the intricate relationship between feminism and Marxism, exploring how Marxist theory provides a critical lens to understand and address gender oppression. By examining key intersections between feminist and Marxist ideologies, the study highlights the ways in which class struggle and gender inequality are intertwined. Historical and contemporary feminist movements are analyzed through a Marxist perspective, revealing how economic structures and capitalist exploitation contribute to the subjugation of women. The analysis includes a review of seminal works by Marxist feminists, discussions on the role of labor and reproductive work, and critiques of capitalism's impact on gender roles. Additionally, the paper considers the contributions of notable feminist theorists who have incorporated Marxist principles into their advocacy for women's rights. The findings underscore the importance of a unified struggle against both class and gender oppression, advocating for a holistic approach to achieving social justice and gender equality. Through this exploration, the paper aims to provide insights into the potential for a synergistic relationship between feminist and Marxist theories in the pursuit of a more equitable society.
Adding a Vorticity Source to the Hasegawa-Wakatani Equations
Authors: Tjong Shae , Varennes Robin
Published: July 2024

Instabilities in fusion reactor plasma are an area of ongoing research as they represent the primary hurdle in producing an ongoing fusion reaction for fusion energy production. To study one possible source of these instabilities, computational simulations to solve the modified Hasegawa-Wakatani Equations and the evolution of edge plasmas through time are required. This work shows that the addition of a source of vortices leads to edge instabilities using the TOKAM2D turbulence code. This is an important step into developing our understanding of how instabilities form in plasmas and maintaining a fusion reaction.
Barriers to strategic direction in community-based social organizations
Authors: Parra Castrillón José Eucario
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study was to analyze possibilities for strategic direction according to the ways in which management processes are arranged in community social organizations which are anchored in local territories. The qualitative processes of data collection and analysis were developed with a phenomenological design through in-depth interviews, considering that reality is understood from the interactions and meanings that social leaders give to the management of community organizations. The findings were constructed inductively from the texts of the interviews to configure three categories: a) The administrative processes of community social organizations; b) Identity with the corporate platform of these organizations and c) Internal and external analysis of their dynamics. It was found that, although these organizations formally have a legal constitution that defines their purpose and government and documentation is available on administrative processes such as planning, their management practices are empirical and based on traditional experience. It was found that deficiencies in the commitment to the corporate platform, situational analysis and business conception are factors that become barriers for social managers to advance with strategic direction, seeking resources and increasing the scope of programs and projects.
REVITALIZATION OF QURANIC READING QUALITY IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES POST-TSUNAMI: A STUDY IN GLEE BRUEK LHOONG VILLAGE, ACEH BESAR
Authors: Suarni Suarni , Syukrinur Syukrinur
Published: July 2024

The Qur'an is a holy book that has specific rules for its recitation so that the meanings contained within it can be correctly understood. Errors in pronunciation can affect the meaning and the purpose of worship. After the tsunami, the ability of the people of Glee Bruek to recite the Qur'an has shifted, particularly in the application of Tajweed rules. This study aims to identify the ability and efforts of the Glee Bruek community in improving the quality of Qur'an recitation after the tsunami, in accordance with Tajweed principles. The research method used is qualitative-descriptive analysis. The results of the study show that the limited ability to recite the Qur'an in the Glee Bruek community is due to the loss of many religious leaders in the tsunami. However, the community has started to rebuild places for Qur'anic study in their homes. The conclusion of this study is that the effort to rebuild places of Qur'anic study plays an important role in improving the quality of Qur'anic recitation in Glee Bruek.
Modern Slavery and Feminisation of Victimisation: The Portrayals of Foreign Women as the Other in Malaysian Crime Reporting
Authors: Misman Norealyna , Adnan Hamedi Mohd , Firdaus Amira , Mohd Nor Nur Haniz
Published: July 2024

This study is conducted mainly to analyse Malaysian crime reporting involving foreign women .Using the concept of othering and thematical discourse analysis as the methodology, this study identifies the main themes of foreign women as victims based on headlines and news text published in The Star, The New Straits Times, The Sun, and The Malay Mail. Foreign women are reported as victims routinely. They were victims under the rhetoric of Modern Slavery and the Feminisation of Victimisation. The narrative constructed them as a problem and threat due to their status as the 'other'.
Optimal scheduling model of a virtual power plant based on robust optimization with additional momentum to improve the predictive output of back propagation neural networks
Authors: Hou Menglin , Luo Zhumei , Zhang Xiaoxu , Qing Shan , Zhang Xiaohui
Published: July 2024

In response to energy shortages, uneven distribution, and severe pollution, the global energy structure is rapidly changing. In the dispatching of power systems, the coordinated planning and flexible regulation of virtual power plants play a crucial role. This paper proposes a multi-objective model considering economic efficiency and carbon emissions to study the scheduling of virtual power plants and the proportion of new energy installed capacity. Firstly, the paper optimizes the power system load curve by implementing time-of-use pricing strategies, alleviating the additional pressure on installed capacity caused by demand differences during peak and off-peak periods. Secondly, an improved back propagation neural network method is employed to refine the robust interval, and by integrating feed-back historical data, the adaptive robust control theory is enhanced, thereby improving the system robustness and adaptability. Finally, through specific case analysis and scenario simulation, the paper finds that when the proportion of new energy in the system reaches 60%, it is possible to maximize economic efficiency and minimize carbon emissions while ensuring the stable operation of the virtual power plant.
A Balancing Act: Navigating Policy as Street-Level Bureaucrats. A Study of Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Education in Norway
Authors: Lund Hilde Hjertager
Published: July 2024

This article focuses on pedagogical leaders’ challenges and tensions in their everyday work in early childhood education (ECE) in Norway. It investigates the relationship between policies and regulations formulated in the Framework Plan for Kindergarten (FPK) (Ministry of Education and Research, 2017) and their leadership enactment and practices in Norway’s ECE settings. Drawing on Lipsky’s (2010) street-level bureaucrats (SLB) theoretical framework, it analyses how ECE pedagogical leaders interpret and implement educational policies. The qualitative methods of this study include semi-structured interviews with twenty pedagogical leaders and four kindergarten managers and participatory observation in four ECEs. The article explores and discusses the following research questions: How do pedagogical leaders in early childhood education experience and navigate policy and regulations at work? What tensions and challenges may arise in these processes? Findings reveal the complexity of their role in navigating policy and regulations. The analysis finds three main challenges and tensions: (1) balancing compliance and autonomy, (2) stakeholders’ demands and professional judgment, and (3) navigating limited resources and workload. In line with research in the ECE field (see, e.g. Børhaug & Bøe, 2014, 2022), the findings argue that the tensions and challenges of ECE pedagogical leaders may lead to a simplification of their work, decreased critical thinking, and less knowledge development, potentially impacting pedagogical quality.
The Effect of Hot Band Annealing and Cooling on the Microstructure of 3.2% Si NonOriented Electrical Steels
Authors:   , Jones Callum
Published: July 2024

This project investigated the effect of the hot band annealing process on the properties of 3.2 wt.% Si non-grain oriented electrical steels with compositions at the extremes of the specification range (between 3.2 and 3.5 wt.% Si). Electron backscatter diffraction was used to characterise both microstructure and texture. A general examination of industrial hot band and hot band annealed samples found an inhomogeneous microstructure and texture distribution through the cross section of the hot band and often incomplete recrystallization in the annealed state. Persistent pancake shaped grains were found to have recovered dynamically during hot rolling which prevented recrystallization from occurring during the subsequent annealing, independent of texture. Slow cooling rates from the annealing temperature of 940 ˚C to less than 50 ˚C were found to complete recrystallization in samples where persistent 훼 − 푓푖푏푟푒 grains were previously present whilst the less prevalent {110}〈001〉 Goss grains would remain. Increasing the annealing temperature from 940 ˚C to 960 ˚C whilst keeping the heating rate constant and varying the cooling rate, resulted in a similar recrystallization outcome with an undesirable excessively large grain size. Finally, a quasi in-situ experiment to track the recrystallization process during annealing found an onset of recrystallization at 930 ˚C. A relationship was found between deformed regions of certain texture recrystallizing into specific orientations. The large stubborn grains were found to be slowly consumed by neighbouring grains through a process termed ‘bulging’. This developed new knowledge has led to recommendations for the optimum hot band annealing cycle to be applied at the industrial sponsor together with greater understanding of the mechanism for the evolution of extreme brittleness caused by large grains in some 3.2 wt.% silicon hot band annealed coils.
IMPORTÂNCIA DA MONITORIA ACADÊMICA EM UMA UNIVERSIDADE NO INTERIOR DO AMAZONAS NO ÂMBITO DA DISCIPLINA DE PARASITOLOGIA HUMANA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Silva Farlon Vinícius Santos da , Silva Irlaniton Eduardo da , Matos Sergio de Almeida , Cruz Bianca Ingrid Lopes da , Oliveira Raquel Peres de , Oliveira Luziane Bastos de
Published: July 2024

Este estudo objetiva relatar a experiência de monitores da disciplina de parasitologia humana, ofertada pelo Institudo de Saúde e Biotecnologia (ISB) da Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM) no médio-solimões, aos estudantes de nível superior do curso de Enfermagem, ferramenta esta metodológica no desenvolvimento acadêmico que oferece recursos para o aprendizado mais eficiente e elaborado. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência. As atividades elencadas de monitoria se iniciaram no mês de outubro do ano de 2022 e seguiram até o mês de fevereiro do ano de 2023. Desta forma, permitindo aos discentes matriculados na disciplina evoluir e crescer intelectualmente em relação ao conteúdo de cada módulo, lhes conferindo afinidade e habilidades para as atividades teóricas/práticas. A monitoria demonstrou-se de grande importância para a passagem de conhecimentos aos discentes e obteve os êxitos esperados no semestre, fazendo com que todos os alunos obtivessem aprovação ao final da disciplina.
A REGULAÇÃO ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE - ESG NO BRASIL SOB A PERSPECTIVA DA EMENDA CONSTITUCIONAL Nº 132/2023
Authors: Barba Miliane Girelli de , Nouals Ana Caroline Miotti , Souza Cleidi Cristini de
Published: July 2024

A Emenda Constitucional nº 132/2023 representa um marco significativo ao incluir, de forma explícita, princípios e diretrizes relacionados à ESG na Constituição brasileira. Isso reflete o reconhecimento da importância de considerar não apenas os aspectos econômicos, mas também os impactos sociais e ambientais das atividades empresariais e governamentais. O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar as normas tributárias com base na regulação Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) no Brasil, sob a perspectiva da Emenda Constitucional nº 132/2023. O método utilizado foi o analítico, para que se possa analisar minuciosamente os conteúdos e dividi-los de modo a visualizar e apontar a aplicabilidade da concretização do proposto ao tema. A pesquisa foi bibliográfica qualitativa, considerando a expansão do tema no cenário nacional. Diante dos estudos realizados, pode-se concluir que a análise das normas tributárias à luz dos princípios ESG destaca a importância de considerar não apenas os aspectos econômicos, mas também os impactos sociais e ambientais das atividades empresariais. A regulação ESG incentiva empresas a adotarem práticas mais sustentáveis e socialmente responsáveis, e essa abordagem deve ser refletida nas normas tributárias para promover uma tributação mais justa e alinhada com os objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável.
Analysis the Effect of Different Surface Preparation Methods on Corrosion Resistance and Adhesion Strength of ASTM A36 Steel Substrate with Surface Tolerant Epoxy Paint as Coating Material
Authors: Wijaya Irwan , Aqila Daffa , Riastuti Rini , Ramadhani Rizal T
Published: July 2024

In the industrial world, to extend the service life of materials, protection methods are carried out to slow down the material's corrosion rate. The protection method that is often used is the coating method. The coating method is a protection method by coating the substrate material using a coating material to prevent contact between the substrate material and the environment. In this research, the substrate material used is ASTM A36 steel and the coating material used is Surface Tolerant Epoxy paint. The independent variable used in this study lies in the surface preparation method which consists of: solvent cleaning, hand tool cleaning, power tool cleaning, power tool to bare metal cleaning, and abrasive blast cleaning. Different preparation methods result in different roughness and cleanliness of the surface. This can affect changes in the mechanical properties of the coating material, such as corrosion resistance and adhesion strength. Based on the corrosion resistance test, it is found that the  abrasive blast cleaning and power tool to bare metal cleaning methods produce the highest corrosion resistance properties because both have a rating number of 8 in the salt spray test results. Based on the adhesion strength test, it is found that the abrasive blast cleaning method also produces the highest adhesion strength. This conclusion refers to the results of the tape x-cut test where the sample produces a rating number 5A where the sample does not experience peeling after testing. In addition, the abrasive blast cleaning method produced the highest adhesion strength in the pull-off test, which was 7.16 Mpa. Thus, the abrasive blast cleaning method is the most effective surface preparation method for ASTM A36 steel before being coated with the coating material. In addition, it can also be concluded that the higher the surface roughness of the sample, the better the corrosion resistance and adhesion strength.
Green Innovation for SMEs in Indonesia – A Literature Analysis
Authors: Panuju Achmad Yahya Teguh , Bakri Samsul
Published: July 2024

Improving the performance of small and medium enterprises (SME) means enhancing the economics of a nation, considering that SMEs are the biggest part in global economic activities. The higher the SME’s activities, the higher the economic growth occurs in a country. However, nurturing SMEs activities affect the environment, while the damage inclines every day in a worrying level. There is a huge demand to suppress down the environmental damage rate globally, as if it causes a contradictive goal with the economic perspective. Thus, a compromise should be made between both expectations, even it is not easy to do so. Answering to the problem, discussions have been made among scholars around the world, including in Indonesia as an emerging country. Theories and methods were proposed, varying based on characteristics in each region. Especially in Indonesia, there is a lack of literature review on this field, which is actually required to depict the current condition, to evaluate the discussion effectiveness and to develop future improvements. Therefore, this article aims to fill this gap by presenting scientific articles related to the topic and reviewing the discussion. Subsequently, a classification of the articles based on identified themes is conducted. And further the classification is used to see more specific gaps in the discussion and to provide recommendation for the next studies.
Comparison of SVM & Naïve Bayes Methods in Sentiment Analysis of Electric Vehicle Subsidy Policy Based on X Data
Authors: Wiguna I Wayan Darma , Waas Devi Valentino , Wiguna I Komang Arya Ganda , Radhitya Made Leo
Published: July 2024

The policy of subsidizing electric vehicles has become a widely discussed issue on social media platform X. The provision of electric vehicle subsidies by the Indonesian government aims to stimulate higher adoption of electric vehicles, with the overarching goal of mitigating air pollution. However, the presence of electric vehicle subsidies continues to elicit both support and opposition among the public. On social media platform X, there is a wealth of data suitable for text mining, particularly concerning the current hot topic of electric vehicle subsidies. This research aims to compare the performance of Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Naïve Bayes methods in conducting sentiment analysis on discussions related to the electric vehicle subsidy policy on social media platform X. The testing technique involves using 20% of the total dataset, comprising 5553 data points, and employing 10-fold cross-validation. The results from the 20% test data indicate that the Support Vector Machine (SVM) method's confusion matrix performance is superior, with the highest values achieved using the RBF kernel: accuracy 83.02%, precision 84.61%, and recall 83.02%. In the performance evaluation testing with 10-fold cross-validation, the Support Vector Machine (SVM) method outperforms, especially with the RBF kernel, yielding an average accuracy of 82.88% over 10 iterations.
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Published: July 2024

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INNOVATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING PEDIATRICS TO STUDENTS OF HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION IN V AND VI YEARS: DIALOGUE TEACHING
Authors: Vakulenko L. , Badogina L. , Obolonska O. , Riznyk A. , Samsonenko S.
Published: July 2024

The article substantiates the need to fi nd and implement the latest learning technologies for students of higher medical education in the context of modern circumstances in Ukraine, which have caused the situation that a certain part of teaching is conducted remotely. This reduces the possibility for students to acquire the competencies defi ned by the discipline program. The principles of teaching with the use of dialogue technology were analyzed according to the literature. The positive eff ects of dialogue training on the development of communicative skills, the ability to express one’s thoughts and ideas, and to listento others have been identifi ed. Meaningful dialogue contributes to a deeper understanding of the educational material and can be used as a basis for solving problem situations, working in groups, using the case method, in project technology. In addition, a dialogic approach to learning is an opportunity to support the development of critical thinking. Certain problems in the introduction of dialogic technology in higher medical education are also pointed out: the presence of diagnostic and treatment protocols in medicine somewhat limits discussions in the educational process. The implementation of the principles of dialogical learning in pediatrics teaching at the fi nal stages of higher medical education and in students’ research work is demonstrated.Conclusions. The search for alternative methods of education in higher medical education institutions is an urgent problem today. The dialogical method of learning, as a progressive method, should be included in the teaching process, as a method that promotes self-criticism, the development of students’ communicative skills, and has a positive infl uence on cognitive activity. Eff ective dialog among students and between students and teachers is possible in any variant of the educational process: in the classroom, at a distance and in a mixed format. The successful implementation of the dialogical teaching method in clinical teaching requires its thorough methodical development. Scientifi c activity of students can be considered as one of the options ofdialogical education.
Frequency-Correlation Study of Random and Non-Linear Signals (Case Study: EEG Signals)
Authors:   Qasyoun University, Elias Francis Antoun
Published: July 2024

Studying and extracting information from random, non-linear, and unstable signals such as electrical brain signals, is considered a very important research task, especially if we can achieve early detection of brain lesions (such as tumors and inflammatory abscesses). Therefore, in this research, we presented a simple method for processing electrical brain signals (EEG). So that we can help doctors read the EEG and give a preliminary diagnosis of the patient’s condition, in addition to determine the type and location of the brain lesion based on (frequency_ correlation) analysis of the brain’s electrical signals.The (frequency _ correlation) method was used for the brain's electrical signals after extracting its characteristic coefficients by using wavelet transform. We compared the results with the (time- -correlation) method, and the accuracy of results compared with other diagnostic methods reached 90%.
Guardians of Health: Optimizing Medicine Storage with Environmental Data Monitoring
Authors:   Cihan University-Erbil, Hussein Mohammed Adil , Abubakr Shafiq Osama ,   Gasha Institute
Published: July 2024

Throughout the transportation process from the factory to the end-user, many medicines and vaccines need to be kept under specific conditions to preserve their effectiveness. This involves passing through different phases like shaping time, storage time. Temperature, humidity, and light intensity are commonly utilized in a variety of industries nationwide, including agricultural research, food safety, pharmaceutical storage, the chemical industry, environmental protection, and other sectors. Environmental Data monitoring, also known as a temperature, humidity, and lux recorder, is primarily employed for monitoring and recording temperature, humidity, and light levels (lux) during the storage and transportation of food, medicine, and perishable goods. With the advancement of modern technology, temperature, humidity, and lux data loggers are increasingly crucial in our daily lives.
Ethical controls of AI applications Legal Protection
Authors:   College of Arts - Sultan Qaboos University, Hameed Abdelwahab
Published: July 2024

يمتلك الذكاء الاصطناعي العديد من الإمكانيات الهائلة التي يمكن الاستفادة منها لخدمة المجتمع البشري. وفي ظل هذه الامكانيات، هناك مخاوف بشأن طبيعة استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في ممارسات غير قانونية، بما في ذلك انتهاكات حقوق الإنسان والحريات الشخصية، منها (الحق في الخصوصية، حماية البيانات، حرية الرأي، حرية التعبير، الخ)، هذه الممارسات يقرها ويحميها القانون الوطني والدولي بما يضمن حماية انظمة العدالة والحفاظ على اخلاقيات الذكاء الاصطناعي، للحد من أثاره السلبية اجتماعيا، واقتصاديا وتجنب التهديدات المحتملة سياسيا وامنيا. وتكمن مشكلة الدراسة في أنه مع تزايد استخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي والتطور المتسارع له، أصبحت هناك حاجة إلى تطبيق ضوابط أخلاقية وقانونية ذات مرونة عالية قابلة للتكيف مع التطورات المتلاحقة لهذه التكنولوجيا. هذا يولد ضمانة استخدامها بطريقة آمنة ومسؤولة. من خلال صياغة وتنفيذ التشريعات والقوانين والمبادئ التي تحدد كيفية استخدام هذه التكنولوجيا وتطبيقها بشكل آمن ومسؤول. تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على الأطر القانونية المعتمدة حالياً في تحديد المعايير الأخلاقية لضمان الاستخدام الأمن من قبل الافراد والمؤسسات والحكومات لتكنولوجيا انظمة الذكاء الاصطناعي من خلال آليات الرقابة القانونية للجهات الحكومية المعنية في إدارة المخاطر.
Political Corruption: A Renewed System Between Authoritarianism and Intransigence
Authors:   كلية العلوم السياسية – جامعة النهرين, Arif Wisal
Published: July 2024

ان الحديث عن الفساد لايخص مجتمعا او دولة بذاتها وانما هو ظاهرة عالمية متجددة تشكو منها كل المجتمعات والدول ، حتى ان تحديد المفهوم الاصطلاحي للفساد ينم على صعوبة مرتبطة بتعدد جوانبه المتعلقة به واتجاهاته المختلفة وذلك تبعا لاختلاف الثقافات والقيم السائدة ، كما يختلف بأختلاف الزاوية التي ينظر اليها الباحث مابين رؤية سياسية او اقتصادية او اجتماعية او ادارية ، وهو مايبرر الاختلاف في تحديد مفهوم الفساد . وبدون الدخول في تفاصيل تعاريف ومفاهيم الفساد التي تزخر بها الكتب والموسوعات والابحاث سواء القانونية او الادارية او الاجتماعية وحتى من زاوية المنظمات الدولية ، يمكن وضع تعريف اجرائي للفساد على النحو التالي " هو كل تصرف وسلوك منحرف يقوم به الفرد سواء اكان في وظيفة عامة او خاصة ، يتنافى مع الاطر القانونية والمعايير الاخلاقية الصحيحة من اجل الحصول على منافع شخصية سواء اكانت مادية او معنوية ، بما يؤدي في النهاية الى الاضرار بالمصلحة العامة " ، والفساد في اللغة نقيض الصلاح وخروج الشيء عن الاعتدال ، ولهذا لاتزال الحرب بين الاصلاح والفساد قائمة ومستمرة بأستمرار الحياة وقيام المجتمعات . يهدف البحث الى توضيح طبيعة الفساد بشكل عام وعلاقته بأداء النظام السياسي ، واخطر صور الفساد هو الفساد السياسي ، والفساد السياسي هو اساءة استخدام السلطة العامة من قبل النخب الحاكمة لاهداف غير مشروعة وعادة ماتكون سرية لتحقيق مكاسب شخصية . وعموما كل انواع الانظمة السياسية معرضة للفساد السياسي التي تتنوع اشكاله الا ان اكثرها شيوعا هي يكمن في التفاعل بين السلطة والمال على اعلى مستويات السلطة السياسية ، وفي اعتقادنا ان الفساد السياسي هو بمثابة السقوط الاخلاقي والصعود نحو الهاوية ، اذ تؤدي اثاره الى تشويه دور الحكومة في العدالة والمساواة ، وفي توزيع الحقوق والمكتسبات بين المواطنين ، وكذلك تشويه دور المؤسسات السياسية والبرلمانية في الرقابة والتشريع والموازنة والقضاء وفي التمثيل الحقيقي للشعب وبذا تسقط هيبة الدولة بفقدان الثقة بينها وبين رعاياها مما يضعف الولاء للوطن وبالتالي يتسبب في تقويض الشرعية العامة للدولة واضعاف شرعية نظام الحكم وضعف الاستقرار السياسي وترديه ، وهذا مانجده في كثير من الدول التي ينتشر فيها الفساد اكثر من غيرها . البحث يناقش فرضية مفادها ان الفساد السياسي هو اختطاف للدولة او اقتناص لها من قبل مجموعة او نخبة مغلقة تتشكل من رأس السلطة والملتفين حول النظام ، بمن فيهم المتنفذون من الاحزاب سواء الحاكمة او ممن يتم احتوائهم من احزاب المعارضة والمجتمع المدني . ان معالجة الفساد السياسي بأتباع تدابير فنية وبيروقراطية ليس كافيا بل قد تترتب عليها نتائج عكسية لانها قد تواري مسبباته الجذرية السياسية ، فالقضاء على الفساد السياسي بفاعلية يتطلب استجابة هيكلية تطال النظام السياسي برمته ، تنطوي على ايجاد نظام رقابي تشريعي ومؤسسي فعال وضوابط وموازين مؤسسية وقضاء مستقل وفاعل .
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF UKRAINIAN STUDENTS IN THE SUBCARPATHIAN RUS (1930-1939): FEATURES OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Kutsov Kostiantyn
Published: July 2024

The proposed study, based on a wide range of archival and published sources, attempts to reconstruct and analyse the process of formation of professional organisations of Ukrainian students in the territory of Subcarpathian Rus in the 1930s to clarify the main prerequisites and reasons for the emergence of such associations, as well as the peculiarities of their further structural and organisational development. During this period, attempts to create seven local groups and societies in the region were recorded: «Druh» (Mukachevo, 1930), «Rodina» (Chynadiyevo, 1931, 1934), «Voskhod» (Khust, 1932), «Kamenari» (Mukachevo, 1932), «Promin» (Uzhhorod, 1932), «Stoy» (Svaliava, 1933) and «Karpatiya» (Uzhhorod, 1937). In terms of their national and linguistic orientation, most of these organisations were divided into Russophile («Druh», «Rodina», «Voskhod», «Stoy») and Ukrainophile («Kamenari», «Promin»). Their direct initiators were, respectively, Subcarpathian students who belonged to the Russophile society Vozrozhdenie and the Ukrainophile Soyuz. At the same time, the main reason for the creation of Russophile local satellite associations was related to the desire of the Vozrozhdenie activists to strengthen the Central Union of Subcarpathian Students (CUSS) while maintaining their own Russophile representation of Subcarpathian Rus in the Czechoslovak student movement. The reason for the founding of Ukrainophile organisations was an attempt to create a central structure alternative to the Russophile CUSS. The only organisation that was neutral on the national language issue and was created on an international basis was the Carpathia Society. In terms of structural and organisational development, local Russophile groups and societies generally demonstrated their own viability, although in terms of quality, the vast majority were not purely student associations. In turn, Ukrainian philosophical organisations, due to their principled position on the national language issue, faced strong resistance from the Czechoslovak bureaucratic system during the process of their creation. As a result, they were never able to acquire legal status and soon after, their establishment ceased to function.
Recursos relacionados con la Innovación docente y calidad educativa
Authors: ESTEBAN AZUCENA
Published: July 2024

En este espacio se aglutinan algunas de las fuentes y recursos que pueden resultar útiles para ampliar información, desarrollar de forma exhaustiva los contenidos de la sección monográfica de este número, así como abrir nuevas líneas de debate y reflexión.
Metodologías activas en Ciencias Sociales en 1º de la ESO
Authors: De la Cruz Macho Fco. Javier
Published: July 2024

Se describe, en este artículo, una experiencia educativa con alumnado de 1º de la ESO, en el área de Ciencias Sociales. Basada en el uso de metodologías activas y en un entorno gamificado, su interés radica en no ser una experiencia de una única unidad didáctica, sino de todo el currículum, y desarrollada durante tres cursos escolares (entre ellos los meses del confinamiento por COVID). Además de la descripción de la metodología, recursos, medios y procesos, se incluye una valoración de esta a partir del rendimiento académico del alumnado, del grado de motivación de éste y de la satisfacción por parte de sus progenitores
perros en las sociedades prehispánicas del Noroeste argentino
Authors: González Venanzi Lucio
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es actualizar, sistematizar y discutir la información cronológica, geográfica, morfológica y las funciones que tuvieron los perros (Canis familiaris) entre las sociedades prehispánicas del Noroeste argentino. Para ello se volvieron a estudiar registros previos, a los que se sumaron hallazgos inéditos aquí descriptos (NMI= 14). Los resultados indican que la especie se asocia exclusivamente a sociedades sedentarias agropastoriles. El hallazgo más temprano es de ca. 400-1000 años A.D., y la mayor abundancia y dispersión geográfica se registró durante el Período de Desarrollos Regionales y el Período Inca. Los perros del Noroeste argentino no pertenecían a la variedad sin pelo; eran de tamaño mediano a pequeño y principalmente del morfotipo braquicéfalo. Esta especie participó como acompañante de entierros humanos, fueron esporádicamente consumidos y/o utilizados como recursos peleteros, mientras que no eran relevantes como auxiliares de caza. Su rol como pastores permanece inconcluso.
The mediating effect of entrepreneurial action learning on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial performance: A case study based on Chinese SMEs
Authors: He Fen , Puttawong Duangporn
Published: July 2024

Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) emphasizes the identification and exploitation of business opportunities, while entrepreneurial action learning (EAL) underscores the acquisition of knowledge through practical experience and continuous improvement. Breakthroughs in both aspects contribute to maintaining flexibility, adapting to changes, and enabling success in competitive markets. The key to the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lies in a clear Entrepreneurial Orientation, a focus on Entrepreneurial Action Learning, and the cultivation of innovation spirit through continuous practice and experience accumulation, thereby enhancing entrepreneurial performance (EP). This study aims to explore the impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on the Entrepreneurial Performance of SMEs, clarify the mediating role of Entrepreneurial Action Learning between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Entrepreneurial Performance, and investigate the variability of Entrepreneurial Performance among different industries. By means of data collection from 598 SMEs, data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The analysis results indicate that entrepreneurial orientation has a positive impact on entrepreneurial action learning and entrepreneurial performance, and entrepreneurial action learning has a positive impact on entrepreneurial performance. The study also found that entrepreneurial action learning partially mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial performance. There are certain differences in entrepreneurial performance among different industries. This study enriches the relevant literature in the field of entrepreneurship. Additionally, research on entrepreneurial orientation, entrepreneurial action learning, and entrepreneurial performance in specific regional contexts is very limited, making this study valuable for subsequent research in related areas.
“¡¡¡SOY NEGRA!!!”/“i found god in myself”: Shange, Santa Cruz, and Self-Love as Savior
Authors: Thomson Paul Michael
Published: July 2024

In this article, I assert that Ntozake Shange and Victoria Santa Cruz engage in a “diasporic dialogue” through their dramatic poetry—a dialogue that transcends genre, language, form, and geographies. I believe they do so not through the actual exchange of words, but rather through the Afro-diasporic aesthetics and Black Feminist messaging at the heart of their respective works: for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf and “Me Gritaron Negra.” I am invested in the conversation between their pieces—and the consciousness transformation such a conversation allows. By placing these works in conference for the first time and investigating the ways they “talk” to each other, I seek to demonstrate the unique vitality of theatre pieces—especially those led by Black women from across the African Diaspora—as embodied practices of liberatory politics and the transforming (and transformational) Black Feminist thought of the 1970s. Furthermore, by honing in on and getting up close to praxes and articulations of self-acceptance, self-definition, and self-determination in both Shange’s and Santa Cruz’s works, I will demonstrate the usefulness of this kind of embodied performance to something we might think of as the radical political potential of self-love.
The effects of iron oxide nanoparticles on antioxidant capacity and response to oxidative stress in Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters 1852)
Authors: Vidya Balakrishnan Puthan Variyam , Gajski Goran , Chitra Kumari Chidambaran
Published: July 2024

Recent research has raised concern about the biocompatibility of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs), as they have been reported to induce oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, whilst prolonged exposure to high IONP concentrations may lead to cyto-/genotoxicity. Besides, there is concern about its environmental impact. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of IONPs on the antioxidant defence system in freshwater fish Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters 1852). The fish were exposed to IONP concentration of 15 mg/L over 1, 3, 4, 15, 30, and 60 days and the findings compared to a control, unexposed group. In addition, we followed up the fish for 60 days after exposure had stopped to estimate the stability of oxidative stress induced by IONPs. Exposure affected the activity of antioxidant and marker enzymes and increased the levels of hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxidation in the gill, liver, and brain tissues of the fish. Even after 60 days of depuration, adverse effects remained, indicating long-term nanotoxicity. Moreover, IONPs accumulated in the gill, liver, and brain tissues. Our findings underscore the potential health risks posed to non-target organisms in the environment, and it is imperative to establish appropriate guidelines for safe handling and disposal of IONPs to protect the aquatic environment.
Sick leaves among healthy pregnant Croatian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic due to loopholes in the occupational safety system
Authors: Samardžić Tea , Žaja Roko , Macan Jelena
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study was to explore occupational safety in pregnant Croatian healthcare workers (HCWs) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. To this end we composed an anonymous questionnaire that included pregnancy data, risk assessment and mitigation, and workplace intervention and distributed it to HCWs through social media of their groups and associations. The study includes a total of 173 respondents (71.1 % physicians, 19.7 % nurses, 9.2 % other HCWs) diagnosed with pregnancy in 2020 and 2021. Employers were notified about HCWs’ pregnancy at the eighth (IQR 7.0–11.0) week of pregnancy, which delayed workplace risk assessment and mitigation beyond the first trimester. Only 19.6 % of the participants had the risk assessed and mitigated, mostly on their own initiative (76.5 %). After notifying employers about pregnancy, 37.0 % of participants opted for temporary work incapacity (TWI) due to “pregnancy complications” despite healthy pregnancy, 16.8 % were granted a pregnant worker’s paid leave at the expense of the employer, while 5.8 % continued to work at the same workplace. Nurses used the TWI benefit more frequently than physicians (58.8 % vs 30.1 %, P=0.004). Our findings suggest that occupational safety of pregnant HCWs in Croatia lacks clear-cut and transparent strategies to protect pregnant HCWs, forcing them to misuse the healthcare system.
Molecular characterisation of cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) genotypes
Authors: Skender Azra , Ðurić Gordana , Assouguem Amine , Ercisli Sezai , Ilhan Gulce , Lahlali Rachid , Ullah Riaz , Iqbal Zafar , Bari Ahmed
Published: July 2024

The application of microsatellite simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers has proven to be highly effective in genetically characterising the origins of various fruit species. Bosnia and Herzegovina boast abundant cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) germplasm within its natural habitats. This study focuses on three geographically distant regions in Bosnia and Herzegovina–Drvar, Mostar and Zenica–comprising a sample of 60 cornelian cherry genotypes. The genetic analysis of cornelian cherry utilised eight microsatellite primers to characterise the genetic makeup of the 60 genotypes. Notably, all observed loci in the three populations demonstrated 100% polymorphism. The total genetic differentiation is 0.042, which is also confirmed by the analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA), which indicates that 3% of the total genetic variation is between groups, 8% between individuals and 89% within individuals. The results of pairwise Fst analysis (pFst) indicate that the greatest differentiation is between the populations of Mostar and Zenica (0.037), between Drvar and Zenica (0.026) and between Drvar and Mostar (0.025). The results of the genetic distance according to Nei confirm these results. Also, the largest difference was observed between the populations of Mostar and Zenica (0.316), then between Drvar and Zenica (0.285), and the smallest between Drvar and Mostar (0.251). This research contributes valuable insights into the genetic diversity and characterisation of cornelian cherry populations in different regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Diplomacy in Expansion. Promoting Knowledge Through International Relations
Authors: Dinicu Anca , Iancu Dumitru
Published: July 2024

To say that today’s international security environment has become highly complex is a truism. No one doubts this anymore, which is not to say that the efforts to argue such a reality have lost their relevance. On the contrary, the need and importance of scientific investigation are becoming critical as the international security environment becomes increasingly dynamic, generating cascading challenges. The speed of change, on the one hand, and the often claimed low level of unpredictability regarding the direction of developments taking place in society today, in any domain and at national and global levels alike, on the other hand, call for the identification and analysis, including the reassessment and reinterpretation, of opportunities and threats that are increasingly seen as existential, profound and global. Global issues that impact the security environment, which is referred to as ‘international, ‘ are being addressed by a wide range of actors, sometimes brought together in public-private dialogue networks, who can offer solutions based on their expertise and understanding of the field.

This paper aims to question the role of international relations in promoting and supporting higher education as a distinct entity within an institutionalized effort to draw international academic knowledge into the mechanism of addressing pressing global issues impacting the international security environment. Thus, taking the internationalization of higher education as a starting point, some lines of action are proposed for the promotion of knowledge through a diplomatic approach aimed at enhancing its social aspect in direct relation with the transformations of the international system and the challenges to international security.
Security Culture, Evolution, and Particularities
Authors: Metea Ileana-Gentilia
Published: July 2024

In times when the issue of state and individual security is on everyone’s lips, the need for a security culture adapted to the challenges of the security environment is increasingly felt. If going through a pandemic that left behind a world devastated primarily on a psychological and emotional level, but also physically, made us rethink our value scale and prioritize strengthening our immune system, similarly, the conflicts taking place near our borders, as well as those occurring at considerable distances which have equally disastrous consequences for a society already vulnerable and seemingly having lost all control over its direction, lead to the need to place special importance on consolidating and raising the level of security culture, especially regarding responsible institutions, but also citizens whose lives are directly affected by the lack of essential knowledge for a resilient lifestyle in the field of security. The paper aims to identify the problems that have prevented us from evolving in the field of security culture and to draw attention to the fact that avoiding taking absolutely necessary measures and the lack of constant and coherent concerns can lead to situations that could be catastrophic for our nation and which could be avoided through sustained effort.