bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adult Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending Diabetic Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital
Authors:   Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and research (KIU-THR), P.O Box 71, Bushenyi, Uganda., Gutaka l Emmanuel , Odoki Martin ,   Department of Microbiology, Kampala International University Western Campus (KIUWC), P.O Box 71, Bushenyi, Uganda., Edyedu Isaac ,   Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and research (KIU-THR) , P.O Box 71, Bushenyi, Uganda., Muland Rogers ,   Department of Psychiatry, kampala International University Teaching Hospital and research(KIU-THR), P.O.Box 71,Bushenyi, Uganda., Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi ,   Department of medical laboratory Science, Kampala International University,Uganda.
Published: November 2023

Diabetes and depression regularly co-occur, but only about two-thirds of patients with both diseases receive recognition and treatment for it. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression and associated factors among adult patients with diabetes attending diabetic clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. The prevalence of depression among diabetes mellitus patients attending diabetic clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. was found to be 26.6%. Gender, age bracket, area of Residence, level of education and marital status were statistically significantly associated with depression among diabetes mellitus patients attending diabetic Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. in the model at 5% level. Females were 3times more likely to develop depression compared to the males (OR=3.29: 95%CI, 0.84–6.58: P=0.052). Patients in the age bracket 31-39 years were 5times more likely to develop depression compared to those in age bracket 18-30 years (OR=5.73: 95%CI, 2.31- 28.4: P=<0.001). Patients who lived in urban areas were 5times more likely to develop depression compared to those who lived in rural areas (OR=2.61: 95%CI, 0.77–8.85: P=0.04). Patients who were widows were 5times more likely to develop depression compared to those who were single (OR=5.09: 95%CI, 0.87–12.30: P=<0.001). Patients with primary levels of education were 6times more likely to develop depression compared to those who attained secondary level of education (OR=6.98: 95%CI, 2.01–14.37: P=0.001). The prevalence of depressive illness in patients with DM is high and is associated with low education level, period with diabetes, Sugar levels well controlled, chronic illness other than diabetes, number of chronic illness and mode of medication for diabetes history of being in the intensive phase of DM treatment and family history of depressive illness. Keywords: Prevalence, depression, associated factors, diabetes mellitus
The Causes of Workplace Conflicts among Teachers’ Performance: A Case Study of Government - Aided Secondary Schools in Bukonzo County, Kasese District
Authors:   Department of Education, Kampala International University, Uganda., Mathembele Wilson , Tibanyendera Basil ,   Department of Education, Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara, Uganda., Obeagu Emmanuel Ifeanyi ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Kampala International University, Uganda.
Published: November 2023

The study sought to establish the effects of workplace conflicts on teachers’ performance in the government –aided secondary schools in Bukonzo County, Kasese District. It focused on establishing the categories, causes and the effects of workplace conflicts on teachers’ performance in the government –aided secondary schools in Bukonzo County Kasese District. A non-experimental descriptive survey design was adopted which used interviews and structured self-administered questionnaires to collect data from a sample of 178 participants. The head teachers, deputy head teachers and directors of studies were sampled using purposive sampling and the teachers were sampled using stratified random sampling. This sample comprised of 11 head teachers, 11 deputy head teachers, 11 directors of studies and 145 teachers. The schools were sampled using census sampling. The causes of workplace conflicts are said to be scarcity of resources, misappropriation of funds and role ambiguities. In light of the above findings, the following recommendations were made; school administration should find out the root causes of workplace conflicts in the government -aided secondary schools and involve all the stakeholders in the school management in order to enhance discipline for effective conflict management strategies to be put in place. Keywords: Causes, workplace, hazards, conflicts, secondary schools, Uganda
Arte zeigt Doku „Das digitale Gedächtnis – Speichermedien der Zukunft“
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

In der Arte-Mediathek ist derzeit die Dokumentation „Unser digitales Gedächtnis – Speichermedien der Zukunft“ zu sehen. In der Beschreibung zur Doku des französischen Filmemachers Vincent Amouroux heißt es: Zu kurz gegriffen wäre es aber, das „digitale Gedächtnis“ nur als technische Angelegenheit zu sehen, wie der Film nahelegen könnte.
Österreich: Was bringt das neue Urheberrecht für Bildung, Wissenschaft, Archive?
Authors: Losehand Joachim
Published: November 2023

Eine gemischte Bilanz bei der jetzt in Österreich vorgelegten Urheberrechtsnovelle zieht Joachim Losehand für den Bildungsbereich: Besonders das Zweitveröffentlichungsrecht für Wissenschaftler hat Mängel, dennoch kann die Reform manche Fortschritte im Detail bringen.Man kann und darf der Urheberrechts-Novelle aus dem österreichischen Justizministerium vorwerfen, dass alles darin ungenügend ist.
Russland ordnet den Datenschutz neu
Authors: Alexeeva Svetlana
Published: November 2023

Russland schlägt mit einem neuen Gesetz, das die Speicherung personenbezogener Daten auf Servern im Ausland verbietet, einen eigenständigen Weg ein. Während die EU-Datenschützer gerade diskutieren, wie das Safe-Harbour-Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshofs umgesetzt werden soll, lohnt sich der Blick nach Osten.
Freie Lizenzen sind für Bildungsmaterialien nur der zweitbeste Weg
Authors: Weitzmann John Hendrik
Published: November 2023

Lehr- und Lernmaterialien unter freien Lizenzen haben viele Vorteile, können Anwender aber auch mit rechtlicher Komplexität belasten. Auch neue, spezielle OER-Lizenzen würden das Problem nicht beheben, sondern nur verstärken. Gesetzesreformen für die Bildung bleiben daher notwendig.
Republica-Nachschau: Handelsabkommen, Urheberrechtsreform, Bewilligungskultur
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Wer die Netzkonferenz Republica verpasst hat (oder plaudernd auf dem Hof verbracht hat), muss nicht verzweifeln. Viele der Vorträge und Paneldiskussionen sind inzwischen online. Hier eine Auswahl aus den bislang veröffentlichten Vorträgen und Diskussionen zum Urheberrecht und zum Datenschutz.  „US attacks on data privacy through trade agreements“  Die Diskussion über Handelsabkommen wie TTIP ist oft eher emotional geprägt.
Lernmaterial unter Creative Commons verwenden: Häufige Fragen und Antworten
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: November 2023

Wenn Lehr- und Lernmaterialien als „Open Educational Resources“ freigegeben sind, können Lehrer, Schüler und Bildungs­einrichtungen sie leichter weiterverwenden. Einige Bedingungen gibt es jedoch auch dabei zu beachten. Eine FAQ zur richtigen Verwendung der freien Lizenzen.
Julia Reda: „Eine europäische Öffentlichkeit braucht ein europäisches Urheberrecht“
Authors: Karl-Nikolaus Peifer Thomas Dreier
Published: November 2023

Mit der Verabschiedung des Reda-Berichts hat das Europäische Parlament seinen Standpunkt zu Reformen beim Urheberrecht umrissen, die von Regelungen für Bildung und Wissenschaft bis zum Urhebervertragsrecht reichen. Im Interview erläutert die Berichterstatterin Julia Reda (Piraten), worauf sich die Parlamentarier einigen konnten und wo sie europaweiten Reformbedarf sieht.
Alexander Peukert, wie ließe sich Geoblocking überwinden?
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Dem Zugang zu Filmen oder Musik stehen oft Sperren entgegen, Dienste funktionieren durch sogenanntes Geoblocking nicht im Ausland. In der EU werden Reformen diskutiert, Kommission und Parlament arbeiten an Positionen. Urheberrechtler Alexander Peukert im iRights.info-Interview darüber, welche Regelungen dahinter stehen, wo Änderungen ansetzen könnten und über die Aussichten für ein europäisches Urheberrecht.
Kopieren, fälschen, optimieren: Shanzhai-Kultur in China
Authors: Renaud Clément
Published: November 2023

Das Phänomen „Shanzhai“ steht für die blühende Fälschungsindustrie, die in den chinesischen Produktionsstätten rund um die Stadt Shenzhen entstanden ist. Während einerseits die Verletzung geistigen Eigentums beklagt wird, zeigt die rasend schnelle und kundenorientierte Innovationsdynamik zugleich, wie Produktdesign in Zukunft aussehen kann.
Zukunft für das kulturelle Erbe: Anmeldung für die Konferenz „Zugang gestalten“ 2015 geöffnet
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Am 5. und 6. November 2015 findet in Hamburg die fünfte Konferenz der Reihe „Zugang gestalten“ statt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Strategien für die Zukunft, wenn Bibliotheken, Archive und Museen zum Beispiel Ausstellungen konzipieren oder ihre Bestände digital zugänglich machen wollen.
Neue Prüfung der Tagesschau-App, BND-Wirtschaftsspionage, Kabel-Entgelte
Authors:   telemedicus.info
Published: November 2023

Zwischenerfolg für Verleger: Ob die Tagesschau-App erlaubt ist, muss nach einem BGH-Urteil erneut geprüft werden. Außerdem im Wochenrückblick: Kollektivbeleidigung, BND-Wirtschaftsspionage, Öffentlich-Rechtliche im Kabel, neuer Autonotruf-Knopf, SPD und Vorratsdaten.
„The Pirate Book“: Neue Perspektiven auf Piraterie im globalen Kontext
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Beim „Aksioma“-Institut für zeitgenössische Kunst Ljubljana ist diese Woche „The Pirate Book“ erschienen.
Leitfaden erläutert Rechtsfragen bei E-Learning und digitaler Lehre
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Über Rechtsfragen bei E-Learning und digitaler Lehre informiert ein Praxis-Leitfaden, der nun in überarbeiteter und erweiterter Fassung erschienen ist. Er richtet sich an Institutionen im E-Learning-Bereich und Hochschulmitarbeiter, die – ohne Juristen zu sein – mit der Konzeption, Erstellung oder Verwertung von E-Learning-Materialien befasst sind.
Streaming: Vertrag zwischen Spotify und Sony Music veröffentlicht
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Das US-Magazin The Verge hat einen Vertrag zwischen Sony Music und Spotify veröffentlicht. Daraus geht unter anderem hervor, wieviel der Streamingdienst vorab an Sony zahlte, um dessen Repertoire zum Streaming anzubieten und nach welchem Modell dann die Vergütungen im Detail berechnet werden.
Vorratsdatenspeicherung: Irgendwas wird sie schon nützen, möglicherweise, vielleicht
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Um irgendetwas zu tun, fordern Politiker gern die Vorratsdatenspeicherung. Nun wurde sie wieder eingeführt. Ihr Nutzen bleibt nebulös, ihre Verträglichkeit mit Grundrechten und Verfassung auch im Neuanlauf fraglich. Ein Rückblick auf die Diskussion. Aus der britischen Sitcom „Yes Minister“ ist ein Dialog bekannt, der die Lehre vom logischen Schließen in der Rhetorik um den „Fehlschluss des Politikers“ (politician’s fallacy) erweitert hat.
Der lange Weg ins Netz
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Das Heimatmuseum des Berliner Stadtbezirks Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg hat aus seinen Sammlungen rund 3.500 digitalisierte Objekte online gestellt. Während des knapp zwei Jahre währenden Projekts floss aber auch sehr viel Arbeit in langwierige Rechteklärungen. Kreuzberg war zu Zeiten der geteilten Stadt zwar einer der flächenmäßig kleinsten Stadtbezirke Westberlins, doch er war einer der turbulentesten – und einer der innovativsten.
Was bringt es, wo meine Daten liegen?
Authors: Schulzki-Haddouti Christiane
Published: November 2023

Anbieter von Webdiensten werben zunehmend damit, Daten in Europa zu speichern. Dort gilt zwar im Prinzip strengerer Datenschutz als in den USA, doch wann und für wen genau, ist heftig umkämpft. Auch zwei Dutzend Gütesiegel erleichtern die Orientierung nur bedingt.„Über den Wolken“, sang Reinhard Mey, „muss die Freiheit wohl grenzenlos sein“. Ähnliches wollen auch die IT-Unternehmen für ihre Cloud-Dienste glauben machen.
EU-Kommission skizziert Urheberrechtsreform: Scheibchenweise zum digitalen Binnenmarkt
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Die von der EU-Kommission angekündigte Urheberrechts-Reform nimmt Konturen an. Zunächst soll der Zugriff auf bezahlte Inhalte im Ausland geregelt und eine Ausnahmeregelung für Blinde umgesetzt werden. Weitere Schritte vor allem bei Bildung und Wissenschaft sollen erst später überhaupt konkretisiert werden. Dazu hat die Europäische Kommission nun einen Fahrplan veröffentlicht, der einen „zweistufigen Ansatz“ für neue Regelungen vorsieht.
Der Krieg um die Informationshoheit im Netz
Authors: Gierow Hauke
Published: November 2023

Politische Konflikte verlagern sich immer mehr ins Netz und gefährden so auch unsere alltägliche Infrastruktur. Der Cyberwar ist zwar noch nicht da, die Aufrüstung aber hat schon längst begonnen. In diesem Jahr wurden auf der ganzen Welt diplomatische Vertretungen und Ministerien angegriffen – digital angegriffen. Die Schadsoftware-Kampagne Pawnstorm hatte es auf zahlreiche staatliche Einrichtungen abgesehen.
EU-Parlament verabschiedet Reda-Bericht: Panoramafreiheit bleibt, Leistungsschutz draußen
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Das EU-Parlament hat heute den sogenannten Reda-Bericht zum Urheberrecht debattiert und per Abstimmung angenommen. Die zuletzt viel diskutierten Änderungen zur Einschränkung der Panoramafreiheit sind nicht mehr enthalten, auch für Forderungen nach einem Presse-Leistungsschutzrecht gibt es keine unterstützenden Formulierungen.
BND-Überwachung, Erfolg für Adblock Plus, Dashcam-Aufnahmen
Authors:   telemedicus.info
Published: November 2023

In der Überwachungs- und Spionageaffäre rückt der Bundesnachrichtendienst erneut in die Schlagzeilen, der Werbeblocker Adblock Plus hat ersten Erfolg vor Gericht. Außerdem im Wochenrückblick: Dashcams, E-Book-Preise, Justizkritik, EU-Regulierung und Bundestrojaner.
Leistungsschutzrecht in Österreich: Die Snippets sollen nicht entkommen
Authors: Losehand Joachim
Published: November 2023

Österreichs Regierung hat sich darauf geeinigt, ein Leistungsschutzrecht für Presseverlage nach deutschem Vorbild einzuführen: Suchmaschinen sollen für die Anzeige von Zeitungsauszügen zahlen. Während der Sinn der Regelung ebenso unklar bleibt wie in Deutschland, gibt es Variationen im Detail. Sie sorgen für unfreiwillige Unterhaltung, kommentiert Joachim Losehand.
Internal Auditor’s Role and Corporate Financial Performance in Kenya
Authors: Midecha Aisah
Published: November 2023

The internal auditor's job is to independently vouch for the efficiency of the organization's risk management, governance, and internal control systems. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the effects of risk assessment, financial statement audits, and internal auditor evaluations of controls on financial performance. This essay began by outlining the function of internal audit. An empirical study of the literature is then conducted with regard to financial performance and reviews of internal controls, financial statements, and risk management. The study found that there is evidence in the literature linking financial success and internal auditor functions.
Economic Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions in Corporate World: An African context
Authors: Sogomi Frankline Chasha , Thuranira Monica Nkatha , Kamau Charles Guandaru
Published: November 2023

Mergers and acquisitions have been pronounced and adopted with the profound need to combat the economic crisis and neutralize the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pan-demic. The uncertainty and risks involved in undertaking business operations have rapidly given rise to the strategic and systematic execution of cost-cutting measures and survival techniques. Mergers and acquisitions are one of the most effective strategies for the survival of a company through the creation of synergies and leveraging on economies of scale. The aim of the study was to establish the economic impacts of mergers and acquisitions in the corporate world. The study specifically sought to analyze and determine the extent to which mergers and acquisitions affect the selected variables constituting market share, share-holders’ wealth, portfolio diversification, employment, and economies of scale. The analysis apparently observed that mergers and acquisitions have no significant impact on share-holders’ wealth in the short run, as indicated by stock price movements, despite commanding an extensive customer base and market share, reduction of operation costs based on economies of scale, and mitigation of financial risks through portfolio diversification. The corporate employees always impede any kind of mergers and acquisitions due to the un-certainties and apprehensions associated with their engagements and organizational culture pitting them against the conventional narrative that change is inevitable.
Thomas Murner: el juego de las cartas de Lógica
Authors: Medina Jose
Published: November 2023

El profesor Jorge Medina hace una obra al mismo tiempo curiosa y muy útil para la academia. Nos traduce las barajas mnemotécnicas de Thomas Murner, en las que compendia el texto de los Tratados o súmulas de lógica de Pedro Hispano, pero añade otras cosas de la lógica de su tiempo. Como es sabido, el de Pedro fue el texto oficial y clásico de lógica durante muchos años. Había otros, muy competentes, pero éste fue el que predominó desde su aparición en la Edad Media madura y fue comentado extensamente, hasta bien entrado el siglo XVIII, como consta por exposiciones que se hicieron del mismo en la Nueva España, desde el siglo XVI (Alonso de la Vera Cruz y Tomás de Mercado) hasta el XVIII (Antonio Mansilla, en 1737).
Sobre la familia realidades y representaciones sociales y culturales
Authors: Esparza Urzúa Gustavo Adolfo
Published: November 2023

"La familia históricamente ha sido una institución social determinante para el desarrollo de las comunidades y la cultura en general. Sin embargo, y a pesar de constituir una realidad social evidente, ello no implica que su concepto goce de un consenso universalmente aceptado. Producto de esta diversidad de punto de vista, se ha derivado, igualmente, diversidad de visiones y modos de comprensión de la familia y de la vida familiar, lo cual se puede apreciar claramente mirando las diversas representaciones estéticas que artistas, escritores, teólogos y filósofos han elaborado respecto de este grupo a lo largo del tiempo. Lo mismo ocurre cuando se revisan los informes de diagnóstico que académicos, universidades e incluso las propias instituciones de gobierno respecto de esta institución; en todos los casos la concepción de familia parece estar sujeta a las circunstancias en las que emerge y se desarrolla. Por ende, la pregunta crucial que se propone responder en este libro es ¿cómo se ha representado socialmente la familia a lo largo del tiempo? ¿Podemos derivar de dichas representaciones algún consenso respecto del papel y función que esta institución cumple en la sociedad y en la cultura? Las aportaciones incluidas en este volumen son estudios respecto de las representaciones familiares en distintos ámbitos y en conjunto apuntan criterios mínimos de comprensión de lo familiar en sus diferentes vértices. "
Tzedek, Dikaiosyne,ʿAdl. Reflexiones sobre la justicia en las fuentes del judaísmo, el cristianismo y el isla
Authors: Dowlatshahi Yasaman , López-Farjeat Luis Xavier , Molina Ayala José , Rabinovich Silvana
Published: November 2023

Según la lectura y la interpretación de las escrituras sagradas, existe la posibilidad de crear puntos de vista totalmente contrarios y contradictorios que resultarían, a su vez, en acciones discordantes entre sí. El presente volumen muestra, en la superficie, esta discordia de visiones; sin embargo, una lectura más profunda y reflexiva de los ensayos aquí reunidos revela que el judaísmo, el cristianismo y el islam comparten algunos modos de entender la justicia. Mediante ejemplos, pasajes y relatos escriturarios, así como de sus desafíos filológicos y retos interpretativos, los autores se aproximan a tres religiones problemáticas tratando de entender —aunque sea un poco— la complejísima herencia judeocristiana-islámica. Silvana Rabinovich ahonda en algunos pasajes de la Biblia hebrea enfocándose en los sentidos que adquiere en ellos la “justicia”. José Molina, en la cornisa entre justicia y perdón, muestra a Pablo de Tarso como una bisagra donde se cuela un tenue resplandor entre el judaísmo y el cristianismo. Yasaman Dowlatshahi revela la variedad de matices y significados que contiene el término “justicia” en el Corán. Luis Xavier López-Farjeat ilumina la justicia en el mismo Corán desde las discusiones interpretativas del kalām clásico y su vigencia en planteamientos político-religiosos actuales. Luces y sombras entre resonancias textuales. Un rayo de luz de la justicia se refracta en estas lecturas que se cruzan reflejándose entre sí.
Low Reynolds number pressure-flow analysis across a valve: Comparison between three-point and multipoint gap functions with CFD results
Authors:   Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Gopinathan A , Vipin Dev V , Jithu Raj R , Subhash Kumar M , Sukanya L , Muraleedharan C
Published: November 2023

The pressure-flow characteristics of a valve that are used in major medical and industrial applications depend on the structural properties of the valve components, properties of the fluid flowing across the valve as well as the profile of the bounding region ensured by the valve-plug (moving part of the valve) and valve-seating (fixed inlet port of valve). The pressure-flow behaviour is an important aspect as far as the design of the valve is considered. The pressure difference between the inlet and outlet of the valve at a particular flow rate could either be estimated through the method of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or mathematical analytical methods. An analytical model is being developed derived from the Navier Stokes equation in which the boundary profile equations contributed by valve-plug and valve-seating along with fluid properties were being used along with the fluid parameters. As part of the exercise, the gap function which is variation in distance between the plug and seating profile along the flow direction is derived. Two different methods which are a three-point method of circular arc extraction and multipoint method of polynomial curve extraction have been discussed in this paper for obtaining the gap function. The analytical model results obtained out of both the methods were compared with the CFD results.
Protection Against Over-Indebtedness: Appraising Suitability and Affordability Assessment in Malaysia and South Africa
Authors: Ilias Ibtisam @ Ilyana , Hassan Rusni , Abu Bakar Elistina , Kassim Salina
Published: November 2023

This study analyses mandatory suitability and affordability assessment embodied in the Guidelines on Responsible Financing issued by the Central Bank of Malaysia, focusing on conventional banks, Islamic banks and prescribed development financial institutions. It employed a doctrinal legal research methodology whereby relevant primary and secondary sources of law were meticulously analysed. This study also employed comparative legal research methodology whereby the approach adopted in South Africa was scrutinised and compared against the practice in Malaysia. This study found that the Guidelines on Responsible Financing play an essential role in ensuring responsible lending among the banks, Islamic banks, and prescribed development financial institutions in Malaysia. Based on the analysis conducted, several recommendations were proposed to bolster the existing regulatory approach in imposing suitability and affordability assessment. The outcome of this study is imperative in reducing the situation of over-indebtedness among Malaysians and reinforcing the responsible lending regime in Malaysia.
The Moderating Role of Tribal Leader Endorsement in Influencing the Attitude and GEN-Z Indigenous Intention to Accept New Idea: A Case Study of Coronavirus Vaccination
Authors: Denan Zarina , Othman Nor Azairiah Fatimah , Abdul Munir Zarina , Ab Latiff Dilla Syadia , Zamzuri Norol Hamiza
Published: November 2023

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a corona virus infection. Anyone from anywhere in the world can be harmed by COVID-19, with the majority displaying mild to severe respiratory symptoms and others developing critical illness and dying. According to the Health Ministry, as of August 31, 2022, there had been 4,744,543 domestic and 38,081 imported Covid-19 cases, with 36,216 fatalities recorded in Malaysia. Coronavirus, like any other human, is dangerous to indigenous peoples. However, getting them vaccinated right away is much more difficult. Using data from a survey of 109 tribe members from Generation Z of indigenous communities born between 1997 and 2012 in Malaysia, this article attempted to investigate the moderating effect of tribal leader endorsement on the link between attitude and intention to accept vaccination. The study discovered that tribal leader endorsement significantly increased the strength of the correlations between attitude toward vaccination and intention to adopt vaccination, indicating that tribe members with a favorable attitude toward vaccination are more likely to accept vaccination when they believe in the tribal leader’s positive support for vaccination than when they do not. This study provides early insight into tribal chiefs’ influence on tribe members, which may be useful in carrying out the National COVID-19 Immunization Program and advancing vaccine acceptance among indigenous peoples, which would otherwise be difficult. This study also suggests that tribal leaders and Generation Z could play a role in accelerating government initiatives such as healthcare, education, and employment for the indigenous community through digital literacy.
Buy or Die: An Investigation of Consumers’ Intention to Engage in Unusual Purchasing Behavior Through the Lens of Stimulus-Organism-Response Approach
Authors: Alam Ismail , Ashrafi Dewan Mehrab , Kabir Mohammad Rokibul
Published: November 2023

The existing dearth of knowledge concerning consumers’ tendency to engage in unusual purchasing behavior has sparked a scholarly appeal for comprehensive research in this area. This study investigated consumers’ intention to engage in unusual purchasing when people received information on the global supply chain disruption from multiple online information sources and explored how consumers behave in such unique situations. This study employed the stimulus-organism-response approach and tested the impact of exposure to online information sources on voluntary self-isolation and unusual purchase behavior. Data were collected from 292 bank employees through an online survey using Google Forms. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was performed to assess the data using SMART PLS 3.3.4. Research findings indicated that the intention to self-isolate was linked with the intention to engage in unusual purchasing. Results also showed that exposure to online information sources leads to perceived severity and information overload. Findings also indicated that perceived severity had a significant impact on the respondent’s intention to engage in unusual purchasing. This study leads to the development of a comprehensive understanding of the underlying reasons behind consumers’ unusual purchasing behavior in the consumer and retail markets during the COVID- 19 pandemic.
İSMAİL FÂZIL AYANOĞLU ARŞİVİ’NDEN ÖRNEKLERLE BEKTAŞİ MEZAR TAŞLARI
Authors: GÖKLER Burak Muhammet , GENÇ Mustafa
Published: November 2023

Tarihi birer belge niteliğinde olan mezar taşları Türk-İslam Sanatları içerisinde plastik ve estetik sanatın önemli bir parçasını oluşturmaktadır. Ait oldukları dönemin sanatsal, edebi, inanç ve sosyo-kültürel anlayışlarını yansıtması açısından önem arz eden taşlar, gövdeleriyle, başlık tipleri ve yazı içerikleri ile farklı karakteristik özellikler taşımaktadır. Şahideler genel görüntüleri itibariyle cinsiyet, mevki, meslek gibi pek çok unsuru barındırmaktadır. Ayrıca kullanılan serpuşlar, İslam çerçevesinde şekillenen tarikatları da belirgin hale getirerek diğer taşlardan kolay bir şekilde ayırt edilmesine sağlamaktadır. Bu kapsamda kullanılan başlık türü vefat eden kişinin hangi tarikata mensup olduğunu ve hangi derecede yer aldığı hakkında bilgi vermektedir. XIII. yüzyıldan itibaren sosyal ve siyası anlamda faaliyet göstermeye başlayan Bektaşilik, tarihsel süreç içerisinde iki farklı dönemden oluşmaktadır. İlk çıktığı dönemden itibaren Anadolu’da ve çeşitli coğrafyalarda etkili olmuş, XVI. yüzyılda Osmanlı Devleti himayesinde kurumsallaşma sürecine girmiştir. Bu araştırmada İsmail Fazıl Ayanoğlu (1893-1975) tarafından fotoğraflanmış mezar taşları içerisinde sadece Bektaşilere ait olan on yedi mezar taşı değerlendirmeye alınmıştır. Giriş bölümünde Bektaşilik hakkında kısa bir bilgi verildikten sonra şahideler, form, üslup, başlık ve metin açısından incelenmiştir. Şahide fotoğrafları temizlenip çizimleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Son bölümde şahideler içerik, form ve serpuş açısından irdelenmiş, Bektaşilikte karşımıza çıkan “Seyyid, Baba ve Derviş” terimleri üzerinde durulmuş ve yine sadece bu tarikatta kullanılan başlık türleri hakkında bilgi verildikten sonra Anadolu’daki benzer örnekleri ile karşılaştırılmıştır.
Membangun Keterampilan Pendidik Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Kaswar Andi Baso , Nurjannah  , Arsyad Meisaraswaty , Surianto Dewi Fatmarani , Rosidah
Published: November 2023

In this digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) technology plays a crucial role in driving innovation in the education sector. This article discusses efforts to address challenges in understanding and practical skills among educators regarding the implementation of AI in learning. The focus is on training conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Kahu, which faces challenges in using AI to enhance the quality of learning media. The training begins with a basic understanding of AI, involving definitions, fundamental concepts, recent developments, and ethical aspects of AI usage. The final session of the training emphasizes the utilization of AI in developing interactive and adaptive learning media, particularly using Chat GPT. Participants engage in practical demonstrations and collaborative discussions to design the integration of this technology into the learning process. Post-training evaluations indicate an improvement in participants' understanding, although challenges in technology access need to be addressed. This training is expected to stimulate innovation, create an adaptive educational ecosystem, and provide a relevant and adaptive learning experience for students in the digital era.
Kebijakan Hukum Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang
Authors: Nabila Talitha , Muhammad Iqbal  , Abdurrahman Khalidy  , Herry Rahma Cahyadi  , Ayu Efritadewi
Published: November 2023

Laundering is a serious crime that jeopardizes the financial system's integrity and can be used to conceal the origin of illicit funds. Law enforcement against money launderers has become a major priority for governments all over the world. Money laundering policies address a variety of issues, including identification, prevention, investigation, prosecution, and punishment.  Effective legal policies against money laundering are critical not only for protecting the country's financial system, but also for ensuring social justice and security. More research and the development of more sophisticated policies are still required to deal with the increasingly complex threat of money laundering in this globalized era. This study provides important insights for policymakers and legal practitioners to better understand.
Abstrak
Pencucian uang adalah kejahatan serius yang membahayakan integritas sistem keuangan dan dapat digunakan untuk menyembunyikan asal-usul dana ilegal. Penegakan hukum terhadap para pelaku pencucian uang telah menjadi prioritas utama pemerintah di seluruh dunia. Kebijakan pencucian uang menangani berbagai masalah, termasuk identifikasi, pencegahan, investigasi, penuntutan, dan hukuman. Kebijakan hukum yang efektif terhadap pencucian uang sangat penting tidak hanya untuk melindungi sistem keuangan negara, tetapi juga untuk memastikan keadilan dan keamanan sosial. Penelitian lebih lanjut dan pengembangan kebijakan yang lebih canggih masih diperlukan untuk menghadapi ancaman pencucian uang yang semakin kompleks di era globalisasi ini. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan penting bagi para pembuat kebijakan dan praktisi hukum untuk lebih memahami.
THE EFFECT OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP ON SERVICE SABOTAGE BEHAVIOR: A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN MICROFINANCE ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: JAVED KASHIF , DR. KHALIL UR REHMAN  , DR. ABDUL RASHEED
Published: November 2023

The main objective of this study is to estimate the effect of ethical leadership on Service Sabotage Behaviour. Study motivated with Pakistan financial organizational employee’s ethical standard. Study used 203 participant financial organization employees’ data and applied descriptive, correlation, regression and robustness test for estimation. Result of study indicated ethical leadership highly significant effect on Service Sabotage Behaviour, therefore, mediator role of Emotional dissonance, burnout and organizational commitment highly significant impact on enhancing service sabotage behaviour. Ethical standard and principles not established in organization a solid route cause for employee’s service sabotage behaviours.  Employee’s behaviour highly important for organization, quality of work, profit ratio maintains through employees efficient behaviour and ethical leadership role enhance when organization implement principles and avoid behaviour reactions, recommended for ethical leaderships must focus on employee’s behaviour to avoid service sabotage behaviour.
Inclusão Digital: perspectivas futuras e desafios em potencial
Authors: Sousa Maria Aparecida de Moura Amorim , Lemos Luiz Henrique de Gouvea , Zocolotto Alini , Neto João Ribeiro , Reinoso Luiz Fernando , Silva Jéssica Lorrayne Ananias da
Published: November 2023

Este artigo aborda a complexidade e a relevância da inclusão digital na sociedade contemporânea, indo além do mero acesso à tecnologia. Explorando desafios emergentes como a privacidade digital, desinformação e a lacuna de competência digital, a pesquisa destaca a necessidade de estratégias inovadoras que transcendam o acesso físico à tecnologia. O estudo identifica as barreiras socioeconômicas e culturais como fatores significativos, enfatizando a importância de abordagens holísticas e adaptativas. A inclusão digital, conclui o artigo, não é uma meta estática, mas uma jornada contínua que requer esforços coordenados em níveis individual, comunitário e governamental. Estratégias inovadoras, como educação digital, inclusão digital comunitária, conscientização cultural e infraestrutura digital sustentável, são apontadas como promissoras para superar desafios. A pesquisa ressalta que a inclusão digital não se restringe a questões tecnológicas, abordando também aspectos éticos, educacionais e culturais. A pesquisa destaca que iniciativas de inclusão digital devem ser sensíveis às disparidades socioeconômicas e culturais, visando não apenas a disponibilidade de tecnologia, mas também competências digitais e aceitação cultural. O artigo conclui destacando a importância de novas pesquisas para adaptar estratégias às mudanças tecnológicas e sociais, contribuindo para uma sociedade mais justa e equitativa na era digital. Recomendações futuras incluem explorar o impacto das tecnologias emergentes na educação, analisar a inclusão digital em contextos específicos, examinar aspectos éticos e avaliar a eficácia das políticas públicas. Em síntese, a pesquisa propõe uma visão abrangente e dinâmica da inclusão digital, reconhecendo-a como um processo em constante evolução para promover uma participação mais equitativa na sociedade digital.
Innovative and sustainable approaches to gold nanoparticle synthesis: beyond the Turkevich method
Authors: Priyadarshini Sushree S.
Published: November 2023

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have attracted considerable interest due to their unique physicochemical properties and potential applications in diverse fields such as optoelectronics and biomedicine. The conventional Turkevich method, while simple, has limitations in terms of nanoparticle size and shape control, scalability, and energy efficiency. Alternative synthesis methods include plant-mediated, microorganism-mediated, microwave-assisted, photochemical, and electrochemical approaches. Each of these methods has its own advantages, including eco-friendliness, scalability, speed, and precision. However, each method also presents its own challenges and requires process optimization to fully replace existing methods. This article reviews these synthesis methods for AuNPs with a focus on recent sustainable approaches. The potential for sustainable synthesis of AuNPs to serve various industries and applications lies in the collaborative efforts of researchers across different disciplines.
Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of cashew nut shell: a review of the process, products, and applications
Authors: R Sathish , Patra Debtosh
Published: November 2023

Microwave-assisted pyrolysis (MAP) is a promising and environmentally conscious technology for converting residual biomass into valuable products. The unique attributes of cashew nut shells (CNS), often overlooked in the processing industry, have been unveiled as an attractive feedstock for MAP, showcasing its adeptness in generating high-quality biochar, bio-oil, and syngas. This review article explores the intricacies of MAP of CNS, highlighting the latest scientific advancements and empirical insights into the process, products, and applications, ranging from soil amendment to bioenergy sources and liquid fuels. The studies highlight CNS’s potential in producing value-added materials and extend the discourse to the synthesis of activated carbon, exemplifying its versatility and practical applicability. The review concludes by urging investigations into the untapped potential of CNS products, encouraging research into their adsorption and catalytic properties, and envisioning novel applications that resonate with sustainability and environmental care principles.
Perbedaan Tingkat Depresi pada Lansia yang Tinggal di Panti Sosial Tresna Wedha dan Yang Tinggal di Rumah di Kecamatan Bondowoso
Authors: Sofyan Ahmad Abu , S Susilowati , H Hernanik
Published: November 2023

Depresi adalah masalah kesehatan mental serius yang melibatkan gejala yang berkaitan dengan suasana hati, gejala kognitif dan fisik. Faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya depresi antara lain faktor biologis, faktor fisik, faktor psikologis, dan juga faktor sosial. Faktor sosial Kurangnya dukungan sosial, dukungan keluarga, lingkungan, dan ketersediaan masyarakat bagi lansia juga menyebabkan depresi. Tujuan penelitian ini secara umum adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan tingkat depresi lansia yang tinggal di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha (PSTW) dengan lansia yang tinggal di rumah. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional, dengan teknik quota sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 16 lansia yang tinggal di PSTW dan 16 lansia yang tinggal di rumah. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) yang terdiri dari 30 item pertanyaan. Hasil persentase dan tabulasi silang menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan tingkat depresi pada lansia yang tinggal di PSTW dengan tingkat depresi sedang tertinggi (56%) dengan lansia yang mengalami depresi ringan (44%) di rumah. . Untuk mencegah depresi pada lansia diperlukan dukungan sosial atau komunikasi.
Kendala Fasilitas Sekolah dalam Proses Pembelajaran dan Tantangan Kurangnya Kedisiplinan Guru di Madrasah Aliyah Darul Huda Pusat Mandalawangi Pandeglang
Authors: M Sudi Didih , Heni Heni
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini berlangsung di Madrasah Aliyah Darul Huda Pusat Mandalawangi tentang kendala fasilitas dalam proses pembelajaran, serta tantangan kurangnya kedisiplinan guru dan siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kedisiplinan yang ada di Madrasah Aliyah Darul Huda Pusat Mandalawangi, dan mengetahui segala fasilitas yang mendukung proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, dan hasil yang ditemukan dari penelitian ini adalah; masih kurangnya kedisiplinan guru dan siswa, juga kurangnya fasilitas yang mendukung proses pembelajaran. Solusi kedepannya dari permasalah ini, untuk dapat meningkatkan kembali kedisiplinan yang ada di sekolah, dan juga dapat melengkapi fasilitas untuk proses pembelajaran di sekolah tersebut.
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN PENGELOLAAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA PENDIDIKAN DI SMA AT-TA’AWUN CIKEDAL PANDEGLANG
Authors: Husnun Mochamad Nunu Husnun
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana dapat menjamin pengelolaan yang efektif dan efisien dari semua sarana dan prasarana di SMA At-Ta’awun. Serta menyediakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang aman, nyaman, dan kondusif bagi siswa dan staf.  Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis metode deskriptif yaitu penelitian yang dilakukan untuk mengetahui keberadaan variabel mandiri, baik hanya pada satu variabel atau lebih tanpa membuat perbandingan dan mencari hubungan variabel itu dengan variabel yang lain.
Pembahasan dalam penelitian ini yaitu proses kebijakan pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana sekolah sebagai serangkaian rencana program, aktivitas, aksi, keputusan, sikap, untuk bertindak oleh para pihak sebagai tahapan untuk penyelesaian berbagai masalah yang dihadap. Selain itu, pelaksanaan kebijakan pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana di SMA At-Ta'awun ini menggambarkan komitmen yang kuat terhadap menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang optimal bagi siswa. Pemeliharaan rutin dan perbaikan yang dilakukan menunjukkan kesadaran akan pentingnya fasilitas sekolah dalam mendukung proses pendidikan.  Selanjutnya, dampak kebijakan pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana di SMA At-Ta'awun dapat dilihat dari peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran, peningkatan prestasi siswa, dan menciptakan lingkungan sekolah yang kondusif bagi pengembangan potensi siswa secara menyeluruh.
Chili and Eggplant Seeds: what are the benefits and influence of Planting Horticultural Crops on the Inflation Rate of Munggu Village?
Authors: Handayani Safitri Windi , Nisa Miftah Khairun , Susanti Elinda , Nur Ami Yani , Abbas Sayid
Published: November 2023

Horticulture as it relates to the cultivation of garden vegetation. In a broader sense, the term pertains to the modern cultivation of garden plants. Horticultural products can be cultivated on a modest scale, such as in a household. By disseminating horticultural seeds, the researchers hope to reduce the market price of chilies or prevent inflation, particularly in Munggu Village, Bungkal District, Ponorogo Regency. The researcher conducted a direct survey in Munggu Village, Bungkal District, Ponorogo Regency, as part of the observational research method. Researchers' surveys revealed that the majority of Munggu Village residents were cultivators. As a result, the service's work program involves the distribution of horticultural seedlings in the form of chili plants and eggplant plants to every resident of Munggu Village. The current inflation is heavily influenced by rising food prices, which have a significant impact on rising food prices on the market. The distribution of horticultural seedlings, such as chili and eggplant, has the potential to reduce inflation. Low and consistent inflation is a precondition for sustained economic growth, which ultimately contributes to the improvement of people's standard of living. The significance of controlling inflation stems from the fact that high and unstable inflation is detrimental to society's socioeconomic conditions.
Características clínicas de pacientes con Diabetes Insípida Central diagnosticados en el Servicio de Endocrinología del Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño (INSN) durante el periodo 2001-2010. Lima – Perú
Authors: De los Santos Miguel , Del Aguila Carlos , Rojas María Isabel , Falen Juan , Lu de Lama Rómulo , Nuñez Oswaldo , Chávez Eliana , Espinoza Oscar , Pinto Paola
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Describir las características clínicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de diabetes insípida central evaluados por el Servicio de Endocrinología del INSN durante un lapso de 10 años (enero 2001 a diciembre 2010).

Materiales y métodos:Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo observacional. Se analizó retrospectivamente las historias clínicas de todos los pacientes con diagnóstico de diabetes insípida central entre 1 mes a 17 años 11 meses de edad diagnosticados entre el 1 de enero del 2001 al 31 de diciembre del 2010 por el Servicio de Endocrinología que cumplieron con los criterios de diabetes insípida central, pudiendo o no haberse realizado el test de restricción hídrica y que se encuentren dentro del lapso del estudio. No se incluyeron las historias clínicas que omitieron criterios importantes para el diagnóstico. Se evaluaron variables clínicas. El análisis estadístico incluyó aspectos descriptivos como determinación de promedios y rangos así como de frecuencias y porcentajes.

Resultados: Se revisaron 149 historias clínicas con posible diagnóstico de diabetes insípida central y luego se seleccionaron 38 pacientes (65.8% fueron del sexo masculino). La edad promedio fue de 7.5± 3.68 años (0.08 – 16 años). Los pacientes en su mayoría fueron escolares entre 6 y 10 años de edad (39.5%). Con respecto a la etiología de la diabetes insípida central, se identificó una causa subyacente en el 84.2% de los pacientes siendo las causas adquiridas las más frecuentes (97.4%), destacando los tumores intracraneales (57.9%) en especial el craneofaringioma (42.1%). Los hallazgos clínicos más prevalentes los representaron la poliuria (100%), polidipsia (78.9%), cefalea (23.7%), nicturia (21.1%), talla baja (10.5%), vómitos (7.9%), fatiga (5.3%), pérdida de peso (2.6%). Se encontró alteraciones hormonales adenohipofisiarias en el 39.4% de los pacientes ocupando el primer lugar la deficiencia de tirotropina (36.8%) seguido por la deficiencia de hormona adrenocorticotrópica (34.2%).

Conclusiones: La mayor frecuencia de diabetes insípida central en esta muestra fue en el sexo masculino y en el grupo de escolares. En la mayoría de pacientes con diabetes insípida central es posible identificar una causa subyacente. Las enfermedades adquiridas fueron las más representativas constituyendo los tumores intracraneales la principal etiología destacando entre ellos el craneofaringioma. Las alteraciones hormonales adenohipofisiarias pueden acompañar a la diabetes insípida central, de éstas las más frecuentes son la deficiencia de tirotropina (TSH) y de hormona adrenocorticotrópica (ACTH).
COMMOM ECONOMIC CYCLES IN BRAZIL’S NORTHEAST
Authors: Holanda Marcos Costa , Magalhães André Matos
Published: November 2023

Parte da constatação de que o debate relativo ao desenvolvimento regional do Nordeste brasileiro tem se concentrado nos efeitos que políticas nacionais teriam na região. Pouca atenção tem sido dada a análise dos efeitos que a economia de um Estado específico pode trazer a outros Estados da região. Realiza um estudo empírico acerca da interação econômica entre os três maiores Estados da região Nordeste: Bahia, Ceará e Pernambuco. Faz a análise empírica baseada na estimação de um modelo VAR (Vector Autoregression Model) para os respectivos PIBs estaduais. As informações relativas à maneira pela qual as economias interagem entre si são obtidas a partir da matriz de correlação dos resíduos do modelo VAR, de testes de causalidade de Granger e análise das funções de resposta de impulso derivados do respectivo modelo.