bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O que vi e vivi: E quem fica? Vivência dos jovens de São Francisco do Paraguaçu (BA)
Authors: Zanette Tiago
Published: June 2022

As imagens expressam de forma singela o que consegui apreender nas minhas andanças por São Francisco do Paraguaçu/ BA; espero dar vida a esse ensaio fotográfico com o brilho, as cores e o movimento merecidos. Mostrar o que vi, vivi e vivo na comunidade quilombola, pesqueira, extrativista, tradicional, desde 2015, só reafirma o anseio que carrego em estreitar a ligação entre imagem e memória, resguardando em um determinado tempo-espaço, elementos próprios da história da localidade.
Quilombos acadêmicos: a re-existência de práticas ancestrais afro-brasileiras na Universidade de Brasília
Authors: Maciel Ramos Rodrigo , Siqueira João Paulo
Published: June 2022

Academic quilombos: the re-existence of Afro-Brazilian ancestral practices at the University of Brasília

A análise histórica decolonial demonstra que as universidades brasileiras atuam como instituições colonialistas promotoras da branquitude. Esse artigo busca compreender, através da trajetória de 4 estudantes negros na Universidade de Brasília, a agência dos coletivos negros enquanto uma prática de re-existência da ancestralidade negra, os aquilombamentos. A pesquisa se apoiou na epistemologia qualitativa e no método construtivo interpretativo como forma de acesso às subjetividades dos estudantes. O recorte realizado favoreceu a compreensão da afetividade como impulsionadora da construção identitária.

 

Palavras-chave: universidades; identidade negra; aquilombamento; corporeidade; saúde mental.
Suzana Para’í para vereadora: a inserção de novas modalidades de ação no processo de territorialização da aldeia Guarani Mbya Ka’Aguy Hovy Porã
Authors: Rodrigues de Carvalho Monique
Published: June 2022

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar os elementos que compuseram a candidatura ao cargo de vereadora de Suzana Para’í, Guarani Mbya integrante da aldeia Ka’Aguy Hovy Porã em Maricá/RJ, aldeia formada a partir do convite do prefeito da época Washington Quaquá para que o grupo viesse ocupar uma parte da Área de Proteção Ambiental da cidade. Busca-se atrelar as motivações e estratégias de ação que se conformaram na formação da campanha às possibilidades consolidadas a nível nacional, além da formação de novas modalidades de ação estabelecidas pelo grupo para consolidação do seu processo de territorialização na cidade.
“Relevantando a aldeia, fortalecendo nosso espírito de guerreiro”: reflexões sobre corpos, territórios e encantaria nas retomadas Anacé
Authors: Nogueira Nóbrega Luciana , Pinheiro Barbosa Lia
Published: June 2022

Desde a década de 1990, o Estado brasileiro tem investido recursos na instalação do Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém, a oeste de Fortaleza, Ceará. Contudo, essa área corresponde à parte do território do povo indígena Anacé, que, no processo de resistência aos impactos socioambientais, tem mobilizado múltiplas ações para garantir seus direitos de existir. Dentre essas ações, as retomadas tem sido uma prática empreendida por parcela do povo Anacé que permanece reivindicando a demarcação da Terra Indígena. Nesse contexto, realizamos um estudo sobre as retomadas Anacé efetivadas entre os anos de 2015 a 2019, buscando compreendê-las enquanto prática política, simbólica e social, que agencia corpos, encantados e territórios, tecendo outras possibilidades de presente e de futuro. Ao retomarem seus territórios, os Anacé promovem uma autodemarcação da terra e de si mesmos, libertando as encantarias e os fluxos da vida de seus aprisionamentos impostos pela modernidade ocidental capitalista.
Territorialidades múltiplas e modos de re-existência entre coletivos afrorreligiosos
Authors: Favaro Jean , Dorneles Ramos João Daniel , Pagliosa Corona Hieda Maria
Published: June 2022

Este artigo apresenta uma cartografia das diferentes dimensões de territorialização que são agenciadas na cosmopolítica afro-brasileira. A partir de experiências etnográficas, o texto enfatiza a importância dos pontos de força (encruzilhadas, cemitérios, matas, entre outros), onde os coletivos afrorreligiosos produzem e (re)inventam suas re-existências e territorialidades, em suas relações com terreiros, pessoas, orixás e diversos outros actantes, fundados em uma lógica de multiplicidade, cujos agenciamentos desterritorializam o padrão racial-moderno de produzir o corpo e o espaço.
Articulação da categoria cultura no processo de retomada territorial do povo Kiriri
Authors: Moraes Vanessa
Published: June 2022

Esse artigo busca refletir sobre a apropriação dos Kiriri acerca da categoria cultura no processo de retomada territorial. A partir disso, buscarei evidenciar como essa categoria nativa perpassou as principais estratégias para a obtenção do território Kiriri e como isso influenciou não só nas relações interétnicas, mas principalmente intraétnicas, culminando na expulsão de diversos Kiriri do território e na divisão da etnia em dois grupos.
Rompendo as cercas, fazendo a retomada: sobre as relações entre as retomadas de terra dos Terena no Mato Grosso do Sul e política de exportação de commodities
Authors: Fonseca Marina de Barros
Published: June 2022

O presente artigo se propõe a analisar o papel das retomadas de terra enquanto método de resistência ao avanço das fronteiras extrativistas e do colonialismo sobre territórios de ocupação tradicional indígenas, tendo como foco de análise aquelas realizadas pelos Terena de Buriti no Mato Grosso do Sul. O avanço de políticas econômicas focadas na exportação de commodities na América Latina, aliadas ao acúmulo de experiências de resistência, criam um cenário no qual as retomadas de terra se apresentam enquanto uma saída não apenas viável, mas necessária, do labirinto criado pelo agronegócio.
Movimentos e transformações na paisagem: terra Indígena, territorialidade e território Kaingang no sul do Brasil
Authors: Aquino Alexandre
Published: June 2022

A análise das configurações do território atual kaingang demonstra que os dois últimos séculos tiveram conseqüências diversas para transformações na paisagem ancestral, inaugurando uma série de controvérsias em virtude do seu uso e ocupação tradicional, que se sustentam pela lógica do Grande Divisor. A etnografia permite perceber que este processo histórico é traduzido a partir da perspectiva xamânica do território, situando os diversos arranjos socioespaciais daí decorrentes em termos de sua cosmopolitica. Esta perspectiva articula a constituição do grupo local com formas de sociabilidade baseadas na reciprocidade, como vemos na importância atribuída às metades exogâmicas, de tal modo que se constitui como um ponto de vista privilegiado na relação com a alteridade, notadamente, quando interagem com as cidades e os poderes provenientes do mundo do branco.
Da “casa da Marlene” para universidade: uma análise sobre as pedagogias negras
Authors: Cunha João Alipio , Silva Rafael Moreira Serra da
Published: June 2022

Neste artigo, propomos analisar a biografia da antropóloga negra Marlene Cunha. Primeiro, discutiremos o seu papel de liderança no Grupo de Trabalho André Rebouças - GTAR, organizado entre a década de 1970 e 1980. Em seguida, debateremos a influência dessa antropóloga e do GTAR na fundamentação de pedagogias no coletivo negro Marlene Cunha do Museu Nacional, criado no ano de 2017. Objetivamos com isso refletir sobre os desafios dos estudantes negros na universidade, durante a ditadura militar e o regime democrático.
On museum ontology: history, memory, zeitregime
Authors: Gerasimov Oleg V.
Published: June 2022

Museum as the phenomenon receives various views in todays scholarly literature; yet, no holistic philosophical concept of it has been developed so far. The present research deals with the issue of the foundations of museum as a social institution aiming to represent the past. Emergence and development of such an institution has become a result of the rise and fall of the time regime of modernity (das Zeitregime der Moderne). The following two types of museum are highlighted: (1) traditional museum and (2) memorial museum. The idea of traditional museum is, so to speak, the conserving oblivion, whereas the idea of memorial museum is a kind of retentive remembrance.
Death, immortality and cosmos: William S. Burroughs about the fears of today
Authors: Ryapolov Sergey V.
Published: June 2022

The article deals with the specificities of interpreting the topics of death, immortality, virus, and language in the works of William S. Burroughs (19141997), an American writer and philosopher. Many of his thoughts have anticipated the fears of our days. At the same time, both originality and topicality of the issues posed by the writer in his novels and essays allow to consider him an original thinker.
Shostakovich’s unfinished opera The Gamblers: an artist’s unfinished concept and approaches to the reconstruction of the whole
Authors: Krishtalyuk Olga A.
Published: June 2022

The article deals with the issue of reconstructing Shostakovichs unfinished opera The Gamblers. An increasing number of recent productions of The Gamblers shows not only the interest for this masterpiece but also the vast artistic potential inherent to the very fact that the opera is incomplete, which itself opens a range of possibilities to complete it. Three types of the reconstruction of The Gamblers are considered: 1) the completion of Act One by the conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky; 2) the complete reconstruction of an entire opera (Acts Two and Three) by Krzysztof Meyer; 3) the staged version of the opera by Yuri Aleksandrov (director) and Yuri Dimitrin (scriptwriter).
Lenin’s image in music as the artifact of the Soviet culture and history
Authors: Batisheva Valentina N.
Published: June 2022

The article deals with the samples of expressing Lenins image in music as peculiar artifacts of culture and history that contributed a lot to the development of both Soviet Russian and global art of music. Having passed the officialdom of their time period, most of these artworks are characterized by their topicality and clearly expressed historicism, as well as by their truthful reflection of reality and dramatic conceptuality. They are featured by innovative melodies, harmonies and Formbildung, as well as progressive musical idioms and national originality. Not only do these works reflect the composers inner world but also demonstrate their depth and the bright personalities of their authors.
Car Price Predictor
Authors: Ms. P. A. Satarkar  , Siddhi B. Shitole  , Soniya S. Kagade  , Shivani S. Awatade  , Sakshi M. Kotalwar
Published: June 2022

The prediction of price for a car has been more popular in research area, and it needs predominant effort and information about the experts of this particular field. The number of different attributes is measured and also it has been considerable to predict the result in more reliable and accurate. To find the price of used vehicles a well defined model has been developed with the help of three machine learning techniques such as Artificial Neural Network, Support Vector Machine and Random Forest. These techniques were used not on the individual items but for the whole group of data items. This data group has been taken from some web portal and that same has been used for the prediction. The data must be collected using web scraper that was written in PHP programming language. Distinct machine learning algorithms of varying performances had been compared to get the best result of the given data set. The final prediction model was integrated into Java application.
Role of Buprenophine in Chronic Pain Management in Covid-19
Authors: Kanse Apeksha S.  , Kanase Jyoti A.  , Chaugule Ashiya M.  , Gosavi Akshata A.  , Kolekar Utkarsha U.
Published: June 2022

The suitable Management of chronic pain COVID-19 pandemic is the most demanding process, particularly with developing evidence that COVID-19 Infection analogous to pain,muscle ache, extended neuropathic pain. This review provides the relavant management of chronic pain patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.Buprenorphine is a schedule third semisynthetic opioid analgesic show distinctive pharmacokinetic & pharmacodynamic properties, & involves vital role in chronic pain management in COVID-19.Transdermal formulation of buprenorphine provide controlled delivery for sustained analgesic effectiveness. It's matrix system permitts for slow release of baprenorphine & damage does not construct dose dumping i.e provides predictable serum buprenorphine level over a prolonged period. Also, Buprenorphine show minimal level of adverse effects compared to other opioids like morphine, fentanyl involves respiratory depression, addiction, euphoria, etc.& show good patient acceptance.
Effect of Backstay in Design of Tall Structure as Per IS 16700:2017
Authors: Hardik B. Rangani  , V. R. Patel
Published: June 2022

Seismic analysis of structural systems with floor diaphragms has been a requisite in the recent past. The duty of a structural engineer is to be prudent about the behaviour of every structural system adopted. Amongst the structural systems that are adopted world over, diaphragm with rigid and semi-rigid floor plate are adopted widely in the analysis. This research focuses on the backstay effect i.e. podium structural interaction with the tower area and consideration of retaining wall as increment of lateral stiffness as specified in latest tall building code IS6700:2016 for low and high rise structures. In the current study models were prepared with low to high rise storeys with rigid and semi rigid diaphragms considering backstay diaphragm placing tower at centre and corner. The models were subjected to seismic forces; response spectrum along with the combination of the gravity loads. The structural responses like natural periods, base shear, displacement and inter storey drift were also studied.
E-Healthcare Privacy Data Sharing with Fine-Grained Access Control
Authors: Miss. S. Saranya  , V.  Sandhiya  , U. Rakshana Kumar
Published: June 2022

The E-Healthcare Cloud system has shown that it can improve healthcare quality as well as individual quality of life. Unfortunately, concerns about security and privacy prevent it from being widely adopted and used. Several studies have been carried out in order to protect the privacy of electronic health record (EHR) data. We start with a two-layer encryption scheme. We create first-layer encryption to ensure efficient and fine-grained access control over EHR data, in which we create a highly specialised access policy for each data attribute in the EHR and encrypt them individually with high efficiency. To protect the privacy of role attributes and access policies used in the first-layer encryption, we construct the second-layer encryption systematically. We made a recommendation. User revocation is commonly supported in such schemes, as users' group memberships may change for a variety of reasons. Prior to now, the computational overhead for Auto user revocation. Binary key generation is included for file storage. We proposed enabling file encryption alongside proxy re encryption.
Drowsiness Detection Application
Authors: Drowsiness Detection Application  , V. Rahul  , V. Shyam Kanna  , S. Vignesh Rajan
Published: June 2022

Every year, hundreds of people die in car accidents around the world, with the primary cause being driver inattention. A sleepiness detection system will aid in the reduction of this accident and the saving of countless lives all around the world. To defend this problem, we propose a methodology based on Machine learning (ML) that illustrates drowsiness detection as a task to detect an object. It will detect and localize whether the eyes are open or close based on the real time video stream of drivers. Through the live video streaming, a frame is extracted for image processing. Images are captured typically at a fix frame rate of 20fps based on brightness and camera quality. The OpenCV and Dlib support the android platform to detect the faces from the live frame and predict the driver drowsiness. The suggested method aims to improve precision and computational efficiency. It's also cost-effective because it can handle video feeds in real-time and doesn't require any expensive hardware. It is also affordable as it can process incoming video streams in real-time and does not need any expensive hardware support. There only needs a inbuilt camera of android and provide a alert sound when the system predict the driver is drowsy. After that, it send SMS to the police station with these predicted information.
Angelitos Negros: reflexiones sobre la representación de la identidad cultural en el “Nuevo cancionero”
Authors: Maldonado Parrales Fernando David
Published: June 2022

Dentro de las investigaciones basadas en la corriente de los estudios culturales, la etnomusicología aplicada a estos nos proporciona una visión sumamente interesante y valiosa a la hora de elaborar discursos académicos. Esto se debe a que el foco de atención no está meramente en el producto musical, sino también en la relación de este con la identidad de un territorio. Partiendo de esta idea, el siguiente artículo pretende entablar una reflexión sobre varios conceptos identitarios presentes en una Latinoamérica que, con los procesos históricos vividos, nos sirve de lienzo adecuado para contextualizar dichas reflexiones. Para ello tomaremos como punto de partida unos ejemplos de canciones populares, las cuales transportaran la cotidianidad y la idiosincrasia de la población a un plano artístico, dando pie a poder examinar tanto el mensaje como el canal. Por tanto, esta investigación muestra un análisis sociocultural de las letras de una serie de obras musicales que servirá para ahondar en la explicación sobre la construcción y representación de los procesos de búsqueda de la identidad. De la misma manera, se tratarán temas como la identidad hegemónica, los cambios en su consideración dependen del momento histórico y la problemática que acarrea la representación del “otro individuo”.
Fotografías de Jorge Landívar Ugarte de la provincia de Imbabura y de un paseo realizado a Otavalo de María Angélica Idrobo, Zoila Ugarte y sus alumnas en el año de 1936
Authors: Landívar Silvers Myriam
Published: June 2022

La presente publicación consigna una selección de treinta y cinco fotografías de Jorge Landívar Ugarte, fotógrafo ecuatoriano que produjo investigación y conocimiento en historia, geografía y situación limítrofe del Ecuador a mediados del siglo XX. Estas imágenes, son el testimonio visual del viaje a la provincia de Imbabura, en 1936, de dos maestras – María Angélica Idrobo y Zoila Ugarte – con un grupo de las alumnas internas del Instituto Fernández Madrid de Quito, y recogen la experiencia del paseo tanto retratando a las mujeres como registrando escenarios, personas, actividades propios de la época. En las fotos se observa reproducciones de lugares emblemáticos de la ciudad de Otavalo como el Parque Central, lugar simbólico del poder local, el gran mercado de animales, escenario de intensos intercambios comerciales, la Iglesia de El Jordán con sus sacerdotes y feligreses. A la vez, las fotografías muestran a las maestras y alumnas de la institución quiteña en varias locaciones en la periferia de la urbe en donde parece haber estado ubicada la casa de familia de una de las renombradas maestras, María Angélica Idrobo.
Vigencia y subjetivación del racismo jerarquizado
Authors: Hervas Parra Aquiles
Published: June 2022

De manera general estamos acostumbrados a discutir la problemática del racismo desde una perspectiva eminentemente moral, es decir desde la posición que provoca la indignación o identificación de un episodio, en el cual uno o varios sujetos han cometido un acto racista sobre otro sujeto o varios sujetos. Esta forma de posicionamiento no es en efecto desechable por completo, sin embargo, requiere una ampliación panorámica para su real comprensión, sobre todo si lo que se requiere es avanzar progresiva y aceleradamente en el fin de abolir o reducir a su mínima expresión las relaciones de discriminación racial, en suma, el racismo. El presente artículo busca generar una evaluación de la construcción del racismo, además procurará develar la forma jerárquica de relación subjetiva que se dio en un momento de la historia americana y como su específica materialidad de dominación y control aportó a la consolidación de las diferencias raciales como modo de diferencia entre las personas.
Editorial
Authors: Rodríguez Estrada Diego
Published: June 2022

Editorial
La etnia Chimbo desde tiempos prehispánicos hasta el terremoto de 1674
Authors: Jurado Noboa Fernado
Published: June 2022

En base a un amplio análisis de los escritos de los estudiosos de las sociedades prehispánicas de la sierra centro del Ecuador, se reconstruyen las características de lo que fueran los ayllus libres de la etnia Chimbo, unificados por los incas, quienes los habrían usado políticamente. La importancia otorgada por los incas a los territorios de Chimbo atestigua de su relevancia económica, militar y política. Esa misma valoración es la que prevalece con la llegada de los españoles, que establecerán su dominio político-administrativo en el lugar. La documentación recogida y estudiada permite reconstruir la evolución, en términos demográficos y políticos, así como también proporcionar algunos elementos de orden económico y militar.
Interculturalidad, entre el provincialismo cultural y el cambio
Authors: Kowii Alta Inkarri
Published: June 2022

El presente trabajo cuestiona las definiciones que existen de interculturalidad. Para ello, se plantea que es necesario empezar a relacionar cultura con economía, y encontrar en esta última una de las causas que explican los cambios que acontecen en las diferentes culturas del mundo. Es necesario entender las culturas y la interculturalidad a la luz del proceso de transferencia y acumulación de capital cultural necesario y eficaz para la producción de riqueza y bienestar, lo que demanda una predisposición al cambio y una apertura hacia otras culturas. Es necesario una cultura abierta, por lo tanto, es necesario pensar en una interculturalidad abierta, que recoja los procesos históricos de otras culturas del mundo y de las mismas experiencias locales.
The Brighter Side of Distance Learning: An Emergent Theory
Authors: Negrido-Camasin Grace
Published: June 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major changes in the landscape of the educational system around the world. In a matter of three months, learning institutions have to make all the necessary adjustments to assure continuing learning to its beneficiaries. One of which is the adaptation of the distance learning. Distance learning, a totally different set-up from face-to-face learning, implies studying from home, where the students are distant from teachers. Synchronous meetings may be done using online platforms, but learning modality may be asynchronous like the use of self-paced learning modules. This qualitative study used Active Interviewing and followed Strauss an grounded theory design to collect and code interview data to identify emergent themes and generate a theory. The research participants unveiled three emergent themes, (1) Adaptation to the New Learning Environment, (2) Independence and Learner Control, and (New Leaning Skills and Opportunities), with the Students Attitude Towards the New Learning Environment as the core category. The Grounded Theory of Adaptation-Autonomy reveals that students’ ability to adapt (adaptation) to a new learning environment is crucial for them to thrive and continue their formal education. This would then allow them to gain self-control and independence (autonomy) which leads to new doors of learning opportunities, and a perspective that the new learning environment may bring a lot of good things in their academic life. In summary, the theory highlights on the students’ attitude towards a new learning environment and the adaptability and autonomy they need to flourish.
The Impact of Seaweed Farming on Marital and Reproductive Role Satisfaction
Authors: L. Apura Evaline
Published: June 2022

Seaweed farming has materialized as the most pertinent livelihood approach among coastal areas. This livelihood is mostly participated by couples to augment their income for family’s subsistence. This descriptive-correlational research was conducted to determine the impact of seaweeds farming to the marital relationship satisfaction and reproductive role satisfaction of the seaweed farmers of Brgy. Tiabas, San Dionesio, Iloilo. Checklist questionnaire made by the researcher adapted from Marital Satisfaction Inventory and reproductive role questionnaire were utilized during the data collection. The collection of data was from October 2016 to March 2017. The findings showed very high marital relationship satisfaction when the respondents were classified according to sex, years of marriage, family income and family size. However, the findings revealed low reproductive role satisfaction when the respondents were classified according to sex, years of marriage, family income and family size. No significant differences among variables in the study. Thus, it was concluded that appreciation of responsible parenthood and gender equality should be delivered to the farmers for harmonious relationship in the households.
Preservation of Urban Historic and Cultural Heritage Site in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: O. Chukwurah Gladys
Published: June 2022

Preservation of historic and cultural heritage is still an issue in the developing world, despite several reasons to embark on it. The study focused on four important areas of preservation of historic and cultural heritage in Delta State. Primary sources of data include, site visits and interview, and secondary data such as Archive and internet search engine were utilized. Using purposive sampling technique, four study sites were selected and 20 community elders were interviewed. Identified historic and cultural heritage site were Araya Bible Site, Ekumeku Monument, Ojife Statue and Mungo Park House. Araya Bible Site was in good shape, but the original bible was long taken away by the British. A structure had been erected on the spot where the bible was found and the heritage had become a famous pilgrim site for Christians. The status of Princess Ojife and Ekumeku Monument are currently in good shape while the Mungo Park House is in a dilapidated state. The study inferred that these statues and building were of great historic and socio-cultural significance to the people and the country, and recommended proper preservation of the historic and cultural heritage.
Mapping Analysis of Land Facilitation Actors for Agrarian Reform and Social Forestry in South Sulawesi
Authors: Bimantara Teguh , KS Muhammad Alif , Jusuf Yusran
Published: June 2022

The need for land is one of the fulfillments of human needs in terms of utilizing the land as a medium for farming, plantation, forestry, and so on. One of the impacts of this is the occurrence of a power struggle over land rights which causes conflict in the community. The conflict over the power struggle over the land became the basis for the presence of an agrarian conflict resolution known as the agrarian reform program, in this case, the Agrarian Reform Object Land (TORA) and Social Forestry (PS). If this program runs quickly and there are no obstacles, then the community around the forest should feel economic sovereignty because it has been successful in management, but from the results of the evaluation it was found that data, especially in South Sulawesi, has not shown a drastic improvement in the economic life of the community, this condition has explained that the TORA and PS programs have not been implemented optimally. This study aims to map internal and external actors and their relationships that have been intervening in the TORA and PS programs in South Sulawesi so that it will formulate an intervention model so that collaborative work occurs between actors. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive approach by describing all actors and then analyzed using power relations analysis and PIL actor analysis (P=Power, I=Interest, and L=legitimate) seen from the characteristics of the actor's characteristics. and policy analysis. For TORA actors using power relations analysis by looking at the patronization of actors, three bureaucracies are the most influential patrons and/or actors and take vital roles in the process of implementing TORA/PTKH in South Sulawesi Province. The bureaucratic patronages are: (a) South Sulawesi Provincial Forestry Service; (b) ATR/BPN Regional Office of South Sulawesi Province; and (c) Forest Area Consolidation Center (BPKH) of South Sulawesi Province. While PS uses PIL actor analysis, it is owned by the South Sulawesi Provincial Forestry Service, Watershed Management Center (BPDAS), Sulawesi Social Forestry, and Environmental Partnership for the PIL category Center (BPSKL). The PL (Power Legitimacy) category is owned by the Hasanuddin University Institution, the PI (Power Interest) category is owned by RECOFTC, CIFOR, and AgFor. The IL (Interest Legitimacy) category is owned by the Forestry Extension Officer. Category I (Interest) is owned by SCF, Balang, Kareso, Lampion, Yagrobitama, Walda, TLKM, and AMAN.
Building Energy Management System with Data Analytics
Authors: P. Rojo Aiwa Jane
Published: June 2022

This study aimed to develop a Building Energy Management System with Data Analytics where the user can monitor the electrical loads and the flow of current. The feature of the system includes, multiple Reading of Energy Sources, User Management and Privileges, Real time monitoring and control in different loads, power threshold settings, and integrated decision support. The evaluators were five experts in the field of electronics and information technology from different electric and ICT industries and 15 users. After the development, the system was evaluated using Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) and Software Test Case for the Overall System, System Usefulness, Information Quality and Interface Quality. The Overall results of the evaluation of the developed system for the Building Energy Management System with Data Analytics show that the evaluator strongly agrees that the developed system is highly usable. The developed system is functional in terms of System Quality, Information Quality and Interface Quality. A user manual was developed to guide user on how to operate and set-up the gadget.
Dropped out Students in the State-Run Basic Education Institution in the Philippines during the Covid 19 Pandemic: a phenomenological Study
Authors: L. Pinatil Leila , A. Abojon Jocelyn , J. Lawas Meralei
Published: June 2022

The study focused on the lived experiences of dropped out students in the Covid 19 Pandemic. The study made use of the hermeneutic phenomenological design. Moreover, the study was conducted in the City of Naga in the Province of Cebu, Philippines. The participants in this study were ten (10) dropped out students using purposive sampling in the selection process and data saturation to determine the number of participants. The result of the study yielded three core themes: economic status, dilemmas in distance learning, and the participants’ feelings on their predicament. In addition, the study generated that the students who dropped out of school are the unfortunate victim of Covid 19. Their education was on hold because of the financial conditions caused by their parents getting laid off from work, which forced them to quit school and help with the family. Moreover, the student felt remorse about quitting school, but they are optimistic about their future that they can still finish their study.
Online Teaching – Education amid the Pandemic
Authors: Yadav Mrs. Preeti , Yadav Ms. Manya
Published: June 2022

From the very beginning, India has practiced a traditional form of teaching - The face-to-face lectures but due to the virus that has recently hit the entire world, having no cure, has led us to practice the principles of social distancing. The classroom teaching can no longer be implemented keeping in mind the number of ever increasing cases. The education systems around the world had to switch to an online mode of teaching. This study focuses on how online teaching has given more promising results than the old, traditional classroom teaching.
Reflection in action : reducing sexual and gender-based violence against women in Kyaka II Refugee settlement, Uganda
Authors:   , Atuhaire Pearl Karuhanga
Published: June 2022

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against women in post-conflict settings is prevalent, but continues to be marginalised. While humanitarian agencies and the international community have made significant progress in trying to address SGBV, it is still prevalent in many post-conflict settings, including in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in Uganda. Correspondingly, there is a dearth of scholarly research on SGBV against refugee women in post-conflict settings, specifically in refugee settlements and camps. This obscures evidence and hinders possible interventions against SGBV. As such, refugee women suffer a double jeopardy of SGBV: firstly as women and secondly as refugees. That is why the main objective of this study was to explore the continum of SGBV in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, by examining the causes of SGBV and the consequences it had on women and girl refugees. In order to achieve this objective, an action research design was applied through an intervention project that was formulated to provide sustainable solutions to SGBV in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. This research was conceived as participatory action research (AR) involving meaningful participation of both refugee women and men in formulating an empowerment project aimed at reducing SGBV in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. Qualitative data collection methods were employed in a methodological triangulation framework combining focus group discussion, key informant interviews and participant observation. The study was informed by three theories: the feminism theory, the ecological theory and the conflict resolution theories. The findings showed that the female refugees in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement are exposed to four main forms of SGBV: sexual violence, physical violence, socio- economic violence and psychological violence. However, my observations during this study revealed that psychological violence is the most common (yet invisible) form of violence from which the other forms of SGBV bloom.The study also revealed that male dominance entrenched in the patriarchal cultural values of Congolese refugees underscored the aforementioned forms of violence. The intervention project, named Mume Kwa Muke, was led by refugee men and women and conducted in 5 zones within Kyaka II refugee community to reduce SGBV in the refugee settlement. The action team was composed of 14 peer educators (7 women and 7 men) who used sensitization and awareness- raising mainly through drama, songs and one-on-one engagements to change community attitudes that reinforce SGBV. The action team created multiplier effects of reaching out, there are now: meaningful partnerships as a result of peer educators reaching out to others, increased women’s involvement in decision making, an increase in both trust and reconciliation at family and community levels leading to peaceful co-existence.
Assessing the effects of inadequate human capital affecting brand image of the hospitality and tourism industry
Authors:   , Pitso Adelaide Rethabile Motshabi
Published: June 2022

The demand for educated, trained, professional and skilled employees in the hospitality and tourism industry (HOSTI) has grown drastically. HOSTI is one of the biggest industries in the world; World Tourism Organisation estimated that one in ten jobs depends on the HOSTI. (CTH 2016:3). Yet, literature still reveals inadequate human capital (HC) in the HOSTI. Inadequate HC may be influenced by how people perceive the industry. How people perceive the industry affects the brand image. The aim of this research was to assess the effects of lack of HC on HOSTI brand image. Identifying the effects will assist the entire HOSTI to avoid negative impact of lack of HC for lasting improvements in the industries. Qualitative design was employed to carry out this research through non-probability particularly purposive sampling. Thus, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted. To gather relevant information hospitality and tourism DUT students and lecturers were interviewed. 61 individuals were interviewed and 4 FGDs were conducted. This research gathered an empirical data that went through a thematic process of data analysis. This research used thematic framework as a guide of semi- structured interviews and FGDs. Empirical outcomes of this research revealed that both DUT hospitality and tourism students and lecturers agreed that lack of qualified personnel in the industry exists. They further stated that HOSTI is a very attractive industry even though family and friends do not regard it as a professional career. The research recommended few strategies that employer’s may use to enhance the HOSTI brand image. Recommendations included that frequent auditing of employees qualifications and skills level should be an ongoing process. In addition, employers should change all negative attributes towards the industry. The research also recommended further research should employ a larger sample and other institutions.
Strategic levers for merger and acquisitions in the financial services sector
Authors:   , Asmal Ridwaan
Published: June 2022

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a very topical area. Every organisation has its vision to become a reputable company which is achievable through maximising its market share and future growth. The rationale of the study was a review of mergers and acquisitions in the financial services sector in South Africa and the subsequent massive restructuring in terms of strategic importance and strategic levers from a turnaround perspective, hence we then trying to establish whether the mergers and acquisitions within that period has been effective based on brand image, culture (people effectiveness) and return on investment. The literature review documented and evaluated current and past research as well as the theoretical framework on strategic levers for mergers and acquisitions in the financial services sector. The researcher adopted the quantitative method of research by use of a survey questionnaire. The discussion was presented in a narrative format, and tables, graphs and figures emerging from the findings were used as a basis for the discussion, paying particular attention to the fundamental research objectives and questions. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data collected uncovering some key issues through the analysis. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted and further multiple regression was applied to determine whether the independent variables of brand image and culture were significant predictors of the dependent variable, return on investment. The research findings and recommendations uncovered that from a turnaround perspective in mergers and acquisition deals, brand image, and the culture (people effectiveness) should be in sync to generate the desired return on investment. As a result of greater market share and attainment of other synergies, this would allow firms to muscle flex which lays the platform to launch into uncontested markets like Africa.
An exploration on the role of faith based organisations in dealing with violence against women in Katanga, Zimbabwe
Authors:   , Manatsa Isheachida
Published: June 2022

Faith based organizations and particularly spirituality has shown potential to help individuals, families and communities heal. Despite this been little or no attention has been paid to how faith based organizations can empower and assist victims of domestic violence and even prevent this social ill particularly in Zimbabwe. This gave rise to the current study, which sought to explore the role of faith based organizations in dealing with domestic violence in Katanga Norton, Zimbabwe. More importantly, the study’s aim was to explore the role of faith based organizations in dealing with violence against women in Katanga, Zimbabwe. To meet the desired objectives, a qualitative research design was used. In-depth interviews were used to collect data. Three sample groups were purposefully chosen. They included religious leaders and male and female congregants. The participants were members of three faith based organizations in Katanga. The leaders of the three faith based organizations purposefully chose key male and female informants from their organizations who were then included in the study. The information collected was recorded and then transcribed. After transcribing the information, a process of thematic analysis was implemented. All themes and sub-themes were derived from the collected information. The main themes emanating from the study were how participants defined domestic violence, its psychological effects, factors perpetuating violence, spirituality and spiritual interventions used by faith based organizations. The study discovered rich information concerning the influence of faith based organizations and spirituality in dealing with domestic violence and post stress trauma. Rich descriptive information revealed that group prayers held on Tuesday and Friday, therapeutic counselling, bible reading and religious teachings were activities used to enable healing and raise awareness about domestic violence. The study further discovered that financial abuse was more widespread and common in Katanga compared to physical abuse. Factors such as religion, cultural activities such as bride pricing (lobola) and patriarchy were the root cause of domestic violence. Based on the acquired information it was recommended that government institutions give consideration to the inclusion of faith based organizations in developing interventions levelled at dealing with and combatting domestic violence.
The impact of organisational integrated marketing communication tools for vocational opportunities from a graduate perspective : case of Durban University of Technology
Authors:   , Reddy Tessa
Published: June 2022

Appropriate integrated marketing communication tools are utilised to disseminate messages regarding products, services, and brands to targeted audiences in order to attract attention, develop interest, and ignite a desire for action. With the rising levels of graduate unemployment, employers seeking quality graduates to fulfil various vocational roles within organisations. However, there is a limited understanding of the effect integrated marketing communication tools have on graduate employment. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of organisational integrated marketing communication tools for vocational opportunities for graduates of the Durban University of Technology. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of marketing communication tools adopted by graduates of the Durban University of Technology. The secondary objective was to determine the relationship between work-integrated learning and graduate employment. A quantitative approach was utilised and data were collected through a structured self-developed questionnaire. The study population, for the purposes of this study, was graduates of the Durban University of Technology. A sample of four hundred and fifty questionnaires was administered to graduates from all faculties at the university. The findings revealed that the communication media adopted by the respondents were generally appropriate and effective. The findings indicated that traditional communication tools (newspapers and career magazines) and non-traditional communication tools (amongst others social media, the internet and electronic database and email systems) were adopted by graduates. It was also interesting to note that the university adopts both traditional and non- traditional media to engage with graduates and the world of work. However, it was found that the recruiting organisations’ used mainly traditional communication media. Clearly, communication systems used by recruiting employers should be revisited and enhanced by including non-traditional communication media to the technology oriented graduates. This study will be of benefit to recruiting organisations by emphasising innovative communication tools to be adopted for graduate recruitment. Furthermore, respondents suggested that non-traditional communication will be able to foster strategic community engagements and partnerships with the University of Technology in recruiting high-calibre graduates. Interestingly the majority of the respondents participated in experiential training and work-integrated learning. A positive relationship between work-integrated learning and graduate employment was found
Intercultural communication practices in a health care context
Authors:   , Mokoena Thobile
Published: June 2022

South Africa enjoys the rich cultural diversity amongst its citizens. With individuals from different parts of the world; speaking diverse languages, practising different cultural norms, holding different values and perceptions, the complexity contributes to South Africa’s rich cultural spectrum. The dawn of democracy in 1994 contributed to the rapid increase in intercultural communication which placed immense challenges upon various governmental sectors, specifically the health care context (Paulston, Kiesling, and Rangel 2012:317). South Africans have been referred to as the 'rainbow nation', a title which characterises the country's cultural diversity (Naidoo 2011: 81). Hence, this study aimed to discuss the role of intercultural communication within a health care context. It explores intercultural communication challenges that may exist within an organisation. The area of focus for this study is the private health care sector: A case study of the Entabeni Hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The Entabeni Hospital is a private hospital based in Durban. The hospital works with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. These individuals possess different beliefs, views and norms; this could negatively affect their perceptions and attitudes towards each other. Therefore, cultural differences can become a challenge during the communication process between the parties involved. For the purpose of the study, a qualitative approach was employed. The study sample comprised unit managers that interact directly with health care providers and patients. Semi-structured questionnaires were used during interviews to collect data from the research participants. The main findings of this study indicated that some of the respondents were aware of importance of the role of intercultural communication within the Entabeni Hospital. The findings also highlighted the respondents’ consciousness of acknowledging other cultural practises and respecting the diversity in cultural backgrounds that both patients and healthcare professionals come from, so that an effective medical process is achieved.