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A Systematic Review of Occupational Health and Safety in Mining Sector in Pakistan
Authors: Barozai Maqsooda , Panezai Sanaullah
Published: September 2024

The mining sector in Pakistan is regarded as a hazardous occupation due to its dangerous nature and workingenvironment, which frequently results in deadly accidents. This study is aimed to conduct a systematic review of theexisting studies on occupational safety and health in the mining sector of Pakistan. For this systematic review, Web ofScience, PubMed, Science Direct, Science Hub, and Google Scholar were consulted to search data. Followingkeywords were used related to occupational health and safety in mining: occupational health and safety (OH&S),mining safety measures, mining health issues, and mining safety culture in Pakistan's mining industry. The result of themeta-analysis shows that OH&S is a major concern in the mining sector. Natural factors, including roof falls, gases anddust, and explosions, as well as human factors such as lack of training, ignorance of safety measures, lack ofknowledge, outdated mining methods, and neglect of safety equipment (helmets, goggles, safety gloves, and masks),have led to accidents and casualties. Demographic factors such as age and personal factors like work experience andduration of job are also major causes of mining accidents that lead to fatalities and injuries. The government,stakeholders, and miners themselves have not been able to take serious initiatives to ensure safety. This studyconcluded that mining conditions are hazardous throughout the country. Workers lives are in danger. Improvements insafety measures not only protect workers lives but also decrease mining accidents, and lead to increased production
BAM — the story continues
Authors: Volodin M. A.
Published: September 2024

The article covers the history of the construction of the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) from the 1930s to the present day. It reveals details of the organization and conditions of work during construction, including prison labor, labor shortages, and food problems. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the formation of a new society based on communist ideology during the construction of the BAM, as well as the impact of the project on the development of the economy and social sphere of the region. The main idea of the article is that the construction of the BAM was not only an important economic project, but also had a deep socio-cultural and political context, exerting a significant influence on the formation of a new social environment and values in society. The construction of the BAM is presented as an international people’s construction project that united more than 70 nationalities, which is extremely important in the history of Russia. The article also touches on the prospective development of the project, mentioning modernization and the future third stage of the BAM construction.
LAS BASES HISTÓRICAS Y ADMINISTRATIVAS DEL DERECHO VITIVINÍCOLA ESPAÑOL. EL SISTEMA JURÍDICO DE LAS DENOMINACIONES DE ORIGEN
Authors: COELLO MARTÍN CARLOS
Published: September 2024

Compendio sistematizado de conocimientos, fundamentalmente agrovínicos, enológicos y jurídicos, alrededor de un producto agrario de la importancia del vino en la historia de Europa en general y en particular de España. La evolución de la definición del vino en la legislación española en los diferentes estatutos del producto, las denominaciones de origen desde su aparición en el siglo XIX, su encuadramiento en la legislación comunitaria e internacional, la propiedad industrial y el sistema marquista, entre otras, son materias que el autor trata desde su gran conocimiento con mucha profundidad. La obra será de gran interés para las personas que quieran conocer el derecho vitivinícola español, sus bases históricas y administrativas desde una perspectiva principalmente jurídica, pero también para aquéllas otras que quieran conocer en la historia la evolución de un producto agrícola tan importante en España como es el vino.
EVOLUCIÓN ORGÁNICO-FUNCIONAL DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA (2004-2008)
Authors: VILELA GALLEGO PILAR
Published: September 2024

Se trata de la continuación de los estudios iniciados en 1996, actualizado hasta el año 2008, comienzo de una nueva legislatura. Se muestra la estructura orgánico-funcional, además de las competencias y funciones de la Administración de la Junta de Andalucía, dedicando un capítulo a cada Consejería.
DRIVERS AND BARRIERS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN THE COCONUT SUPPLY CHAIN: AN EXPLORATORY CASE-BASED RESEARCH
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, University of Ibnu Sina, SANUSI SANUSI , AHMAD BAREDUAN SALLEH ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, LARISANG LARISANG ,   University of Ibnu Sina
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to investigate the current implementation of the coconut supply chain and identify barriers and drivers based on the perspectives of coconut stakeholders. Today, many organisations desire to deploy supply chain sustainability due to the growing research and conversation on the topic. However, specific organisations and businesses, particularly in the agro-industry, still need help implementing and evaluating their supply chain to identify accurate implications. This study emphasises the coconut supply chain, particularly in the provinces of Riau, Indonesia, which are known for their most significant coconut production worldwide, where the coconut industry is one of the most substantial economic sectors. A systematic literature review using PRISMA was implemented to find the drivers and barriers in supply chain implementation, and a qualitative analysis was executed using in-depth interviews involving 17 selected respondents of coconut supply chain stakeholders. It was discovered that the stakeholders encountered 19 drivers and 15 barriers. The results of this study will benefit the sustainability of the coconut industry’s supply chain, help overcome existing obstacles, and motivate stakeholders to implement supply chain sustainability.
FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SILICON NANOPARTICLES (SiNPs) EFFECTS ON TUBER YIELDS AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM IN FOUR SWEET POTATOE (Ipomoea batatas L) VARIETIES
Authors:   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, MOHAMAD ZALAN NURFARHA , KARIM NURUL-AZFA ,   Industrial Crop Research Centre, MOHD RAZALI RAZIFAH ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, AHMAD AZIZ ,   Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Published: September 2024

Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been widely utilised in agriculture, however, there are limited reports on sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas L). In this study, SiNPs were applied as a foliar spray at a concentration of 0.01% (w/v) three times at five-week intervals after planting. Four sweet potato varieties namely ‘Karak Bakar’, ‘Tanjung Sepat’, ‘V6D215’, and ‘Pejabat’ were tested. Results showed that the foliar application of SiNPs induced changes in the tuber biomass, number, epidermal layer thickness, starch, reducing sugar and invertase levels in four sweet potato varieties. The highest tuber biomass was seen in the ‘Pejabat’ (392.9 ± 88.1 g/plant) and ‘Karak Bakar’ (456.6 ± 102.8 g/plant) varieties. SiNPs treatment also reduced the tuber numbers in all varieties except ‘Karak Bakar’ and did not significantly affect (p > 0.05) the starch and reduced sugar content in the tubers of the ‘V6D215’ variety. For all tested varieties, SiNPs treatment did not significantly alter (p > 0.05) the amylase levels and invertase in the tubers of ‘Tanjung Sepat’ and ‘Karak Bakar’. The findings of the study suggested that the effect of foliar application on sweet potatoes is variety-dependent and further study should be carried out to determine the most suitable SiNPs concentration for each variety.
Review of Capability of Methods for the Verification of Country of Origin for Food and Feed
Authors: Grundy Helen H. , Hird Hez J. , Romero Rosario , Heinrich Katharina , Harrison Mark , Charlton Adrian J. , Bradley Emma L.
Published: September 2024

Country of origin is defined as the country where food or feed is entirely grown, produced, or manufactured, or, if produced in more than one country, where it last underwent a substantial change. In the UK, EU-assimilated legislation states that indication of the country of origin is a mandatory labelling requirement for food and feed, including products such as meat, vegetables, eggs, honey and wine.

The country of origin claim plays an important role for consumers who tend to relate certain country of origin labelling to superior quality or brand identity. Patriotism (or ethnocentrism) can also play a role in consumer food choice. In Europe, there are 3500 products with a specific geographical origin and their production methods are officially protected (Protected Designation of Origin = PDO; Protected Geographical Indication = PGI; Geographical Indication (for spirit drinks) = GI). These goods often carry a premium price. In addition to customer preference and sale price, country of origin claims are important to businesses when they seek to (i) monitor food miles (carbon footprint), (ii) ensure sustainable sourcing of, for example soy and palm oil (including new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products), (iii) avoid trading of goods which are subject to sanctions, (iv) reassure consumers over concerns of farming and animal welfare standards, (v) avoid foods which are linked to exploitation of farm workers, enforced, or child labour.

‘Verification’ of geographical origin involves testing against a database to confirm that the data for a sample are consistent with those for that geographical location as claimed on a product label. Verification therefore does not involve testing a sample from an unknown location to unequivocally identify its provenance, as such methods are not available or are extremely limited in scope.
Surveillance of AMR in Escherichia ⁠coli on Raw Fresh Beef and Pork Meat in Retail Sale in Northern Ireland in 2023
Authors:   Food Standards Agency,   Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
Published: September 2024

• Mandatory anonymised reporting (without product details) under EU regulation 2020/1729 (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feur-lex.europa.eu%2Flegal-content%2FEN%2FTXT%2F%3Furi%3Duriserv%3AOJ.L_.2020.387.01.0008.01.ENG=05%7C02%7C%7C728e0578d2584889e4b308dcac7237a7%7C8a1c50f901b74c8aa6fa90eb906f18e9%7C0%7C0%7C638574853788123226%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=KmvOFBnQh8Nlkib8E6S2hsMSMyJrJeQA%2FosdNhJvZtM%3D=0) for the monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in zoonotic and commensal bacteria has been submitted to the EU for antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolated from fresh pork and beef purchased for retail sale in NI from September to December 2023. • In this survey 96 pork and 98 beef fresh retail meat samples were tested for AMR E. coli according to EU guidelines. • No isolates were resistant to last line antibiotics, including colistin and carbapenems. • The prevalence of AMR E. coli was low (3%) from 194 raw fresh beef and pork samples. • The risk of acquiring AMR related infections through the handling and consumption of retail contaminated meats is very low, provided that good hygiene and cooking practices are followed when handling raw meats.
TEČNI PRIRODNI GAS
Authors:   Gas Association of Serbia, Vuletić Vojislav
Published: September 2024

The sudden increase in the consumption of natural gas in the world and the ever-increasing discovered reserves impose the problem of delivering natural gas to consumers. The simplest way is through gas pipelines, because producers and consumers are directly connected that way. However, with the increasing use of natural gas, the problem of bringing gas to those consumers who are not near the gas fields or to whom it was not possible to deliver it via gas pipelines became more and more important. The use of liquefied natural gas for these consumers represented the possibility of solving these problems. Diversion on the Nord Stream gas pipelines led to a greater increase in gas demand in Europe. That situation forced a great interest in liquefied natural gas , a search for it, which caused a sharp increase in its market price. Procedures for converting natural gas into a liquid state require special conditions for its preparation in order not to disrupt the process. The production of liquefied natural gas is limited by the number of built plants for converting natural gas into a liquid state, means of transport for its transport, as well as regasification plants. Serbia, as a small consumer of natural gas, so far had no interest or opportunity to use LNG
ENERGY AUDIT – A USEFUL TOOL FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Serbia, Stamenić Mirjana S.
Published: September 2024

The energy audit is a standardized procedure that determines the level of energy consumption for the quantity of manufactured products, the indicators that are important for assessing the energy efficiency of the production process or a specific part of the production process, the efficiency of the system that supplies the production plant with energy sources (heating and cooling energy, compressed air, electricity, etc.). The energy audit defines the substance and heat balance of the entire factory, individual installations, and sometimes individual equipment, depending on the quality and resolution of the data collected, i.e., the requirements of the analyses carried out as part of the energy audit. In addition, the proposed measures will improve the energy efficiency of the process, plant, or factory. The measures are then evaluated regarding their technical feasibility, i.e., financial profitability, and finally ranked. An energy audit is a valuable tool that makes it possible to determine the initial state of energy efficiency, i.e., to quantify the impact after a certain period of implementing measures to improve energy efficiency. On the other hand, the Law on Energy Efficiency and Rational Use of Energy (Official Gazette RS 40/21) and the accompanying regulations prescribe the obligation and frequency of conducting energy audits for the obligated parties of the energy management system. In this paper, the authors will answer the question of whether the energy audit is an obligation and an unnecessary burden for the obligated parties of the energy management system in the Republic of Serbia or whether it is a valuable tool that has significant financial savings on the one hand, and a positive effect on the environment by reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and electricity from non-renewable energy sources and reducing the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere on the other.
Hubungan Kadar Glukosa Darah dan Kepatuhan Perawatan Ulkus dengan Derajat Keparahan Ulkus di Klinik Griya Puspa Yogyakarta
Authors: Mauliddiana Rima , G.A Putra Muhammad , Yuliawan Deny , Yuliawan Deny
Published: September 2024

Masalah pada pankreas yang menyebabkan penyakit kronis, dimana insulin (hormon pengatur gula darah) tidak dapat diproduksi dan digunakan secara efektif sehingga menyebabkan hiperglikemia yang merupakan ciri khas diabetes. Mengetahui hubungan antara kadar glukosa darah dan kepatuhan perawatan ulkus dengan derajat keparahan ulkus di klinik griya puspa Yogyakarta. Metode: Menggunakan rancangan penelitian kuantitatif korelasional dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan di klinik griya puspa Yogyakarta yaitu klinik perawatan luka dengan populasi sebanyak 35 responden. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling yang termasuk dengan kriteria inklusi. Instrument penelitian ini berupa kuesioner data demografi, kuesioner kepatuhan perawatan ulkus, dan lembar ceklist. Analisa bivariat dengan uji korelasi Rank Spearman. Hasil analisis dengan uji korelasi Rank Spearman pada hubungan kadar glukosa darah dengan derajat keparahan ulkus yaitu p-value 0,046<0,05 maka H0 ditolak bermakna ada hubungan kadar glukosa darah dengan derajat keparahan ulkus, sedangkan pada kepatuhan perawatan ulkus dengan derajat keparahan ulkus menunjukkan hasil p-value 0,017<0,05 maka H0 ditolak bermakna ada hubungan antara kepatuhan perawatan ulkus dengan derajat keparahan ulkus. Faktor paling dominan pada derajat keparahan ulkus di Klinik Griya Puspa Yogyakarta adalah kepatuhan perawatan ulkus yakni empat kali lipat lebih berpengaruh dibandingkan kadar glukosa darah
Efektivitas Akun Instagram @pmb_uad dalam Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Informasi Calon Mahasiswa Baru UAD
Authors: Alifia Putri Kharisa , Fikrani Deslia Iva
Published: September 2024

Semua manusia memiliki kebutuhan, salah satunya adalah kebutuhan informasi. Perkembangan zaman membuat mudah untuk mendapatkan informasi baru karena tidak ada batas ruang dan waktu. Akun Instagram @pmb_uad merupakan platform komunikasi yang digunakan untuk memberikan informasi kepada calon mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas akun Instagram @pmb_uad dalam memenuhi kebutuhan informasi calon mahasiswa. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua followers akun Instagram @pmb_uad, dengan sampel sebanyak 100 orang yang diambil menggunakan teknik random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa akun Instagram @pmb_uad efektif dalam menyampaikan informasi kepada calon mahasiswa. Kesimpulannya, akun Instagram @pmb_uad berhasil memenuhi ekspektasi para followers-nya dalam hal penyampaian informasi yang informatif dan memuaskan
SUICIDE IDEATION: GENDER AND VARIATION OF CORRELATES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NYANZA REGION, KENYA
Authors: Odhiambo Winnie Awuor , Simiyu John , Nyabuto Esther
Published: September 2024

The prevalence of suicide behavior among university students has been an issue of great concern because of its upward trend. This paper examines suicide ideation in relation to gender and the variation of correlates in different universities among university students in the Nyanza region, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine gender differences in relation to suicide ideation and how the correlates vary among individual universities. A correlational research design was employed. Four public universities and university counselors were selected using purposive sampling. Stratified sampling was thereafter employed to select undergraduate students based on their year of study. A sample size table developed by Krejcie and Morgan (1970) was used to select 1477 undergraduate students randomly. Data collection instruments included: a student questionnaire, interview schedule and counseling records. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS V20). Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used and thereafter, quantitative data was analyzed using chi-square and ANOVA. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The findings revealed gender differences in relation to suicide ideation. The findings further revealed that there is variation in sexual abuse, romantic breakup, COVID-19, alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS, elections and cyber suicide experiences across the universities. However, there is no variation in financial crisis across universities. The study recommends that the university counseling department should equip female students with skills on how to adjust to campus lifestyle without engaging in activities which might end up stressing them. The university should also develop prevention strategies as well as organize follow-up for suicide survivors.
 

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IDÉES DES ENSEIGNANTS DU MATERNELLE PAR RAPPORT À L’APPROCHE CONSTRUCTIVISTE COMME CADRE DE L’INITIATION DES ENFANTS EN SCIENCES PHYSIQUES / KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS' IDEAS ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH AS A FRAMEWORK FOR INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Authors: Grigorovitch Alyona
Published: September 2024

Cet article présente une recherche sur la question de la reconnaissance et de l'utilisation du constructivisme en tant que cadre puissant pour le développement d'activités scientifiques dans l'éducation de la petite enfance. La recherche était qualitative et a été menée avec des entretiens ouvertes et d’un questionnaire avec des institutrices expérimentées et des futures enseignantes. Les résultats de l'enquête ont montré que plusieurs futures enseignantes expérimentées et stagiaires-futures enseignantes reconnaissent généralement les caractéristiques clés du constructivisme, mais les abordent sans stabilité ni cohérence absolue. Cet article se termine par une discussion sur l'importance de la question dans le domaine de la petite enfance.

This article presents research on the issue of the recognition and use of constructivism as a powerful framework for the development of scientific activities in early childhood education. The research was qualitative and was conducted using open interviews and a questionnaire with experienced and future teachers. The results of the survey showed that many experienced future teachers and trainee-future teachers generally recognised the key characteristics of constructivism but approached them without absolute stability or consistency. The article concludes with a discussion of the importance of this issue in the field of early childhood.

 

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WHO LEADS THE PACK? PROFILING SCHOOL LEADERS’ DEMOGRAPHIC BACKGROUNDS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES IN GHANAIAN PUBLIC BASIC SCHOOLS
Authors: Amponsah Nelson , Bentil Joseph , Agure Awinimi Timothy
Published: September 2024

The extent to which demographic characteristics of educational heads differentiate their instructional leadership practices has been a contentious matter for several decades. The aim of this study was to investigate the instructional leadership practices of school heads as well as examine the extent to which headteachers’ gender, professional qualification, and work experience differentiated their instructional leadership practices in public basic schools in Ghana. This was a quantitative study underpinned by the positivist paradigm. The study employed the descriptive survey research design where 127 headteachers and 643 teachers were selected through census and proportionate stratified random sampling techniques respectively. The Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) was adapted from Hallinger and Murphys (1985) and used to collect numerical data for the study which was analysed using descriptive statistics like mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistics including independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings revealed that defining school mission dimension of instructional leadership practice was most prevalent among the headteachers as compared to managing the instructional programme and protecting school climate respectively. Additionally, the findings established that gender accounted for differences among headteachers in promoting a positive school climate where male headteachers rated higher than their female peers. Furthermore, the study established that work experience of the headteachers led to significant differences in defining school mission, managing instructional programme, promoting a positive school climate as well as the overall instructional leadership practice. Therefore, the study concluded that headteachers’ gender matters in promoting a positive climate in the schools while the work experience of the headteachers is a determinant of differences in their instructional leadership practices in the schools. Based on these findings, the study recommended that Ghana Education Service through the Regional and District Directorates of Education should liaise with instructional leadership specialists to organise in-service and refresher training programmes for headteachers on instructional leadership practices so as to sustain, improve, and intensify its practice in public basic schools.
 

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ASSESSING SCHOLARSHIP: AN ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH APPRECIATION BY GHANAIAN ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS
Authors: Agbofa Francis Justice Kwesi
Published: September 2024

The study sought to analyze academic research appreciation by research faculty of Ghanaian universities and colleges of education. The study is underpinned by the social exchange theory and used a quantitative approach, where an electronic questionnaire based on items and scales identified in literature was shared on social media platforms of academic faculties of Ghanaian universities and colleges of education. A total sample of 1175 was considered. The data generated from respondents’ submission of the electronic questionnaire was analyzed with SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistics, where means with standard deviations and independent samples t-tests with eta statistics were the units of analysis. The study revealed statistically significant differences in (1) access to research, (2) utilization of research, and (3) practice of and engagement in research between faculty of universities and colleges of education. The study found no significant difference in what respondents perceived of the worth of research between the two classes of faculty. The study identified that Ghanaian academic researchers have limited access to research, and moderately use existing research per their limited access. The study found that respondents consider themselves as having more to achieve in research as they identified as having moderate experience. In terms of perception of the worth of research, the study revealed that academic researchers see research as a very important dimension of their career for its relevance to their instruction. The study recommends that efforts should be made to bridge the difference in scholarship between universities and colleges of education. Again, research training and collaborations should be prioritized in higher education. Lastly, institutions of higher learning should ensure easy access to research.
 

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SELF-LEARNING MODULE ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK IN MATHEMATICS
Authors: Mallillin Leovigildo Lito D. , Canda Edgardo G. , Caday Ma. Aurora T.
Published: September 2024

The paper investigates self-learning module assessment and feedback in Mathematics among the respondents. It analyzes self-learning module assessment and feedback on improved competency knowledge of students in Mathematics in terms of self-learning assessment feedback, suggestions and comments, and advantages, as well as disadvantages of the self-learning process. Mixed methods are employed, which is a combination of quantitative and qualitative research approaches concentrated on focused group discussion (FGD). Likewise, purposive sampling is utilized to gather the study's sample size. Hence, one hundred seventy-two (172) comprised the research respondents. Results show that exploring the learning process through self-explanation, self-pace, more freedom, hands-on exposure, and detailed lessons to discuss the principles, rules, and laws of the integration learning process. However, it is complex and challenging to understand the self-learning assessment among students, show that there is a need to elaborate lessons with more examples, show detailed lesson where it gains knowledge, flexible, and enjoy learning, and show no interaction and guidance during the lesson process because the learning process is slow.

 

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El retrofit como acelerador de la transición hacia la electromovilidad
Authors: Idzi Javier Luis , Gutierrez Fernando , Ramseyer Maximiliano
Published: September 2024

La pregunta que nos hacemos es: ¿la transición hacia la electromovilidad es inevitable?; en ese escenario ¿cómo influyen las conversiones de vehículos con motores tradicionales en vehículos 100% eléctricos utilizando baterías de litio. Tomando en cuenta las predicciones de varios escenarios del calentamiento global; las regulaciones cada vez más estrictas en distintas ciudades del mundo respecto a emisiones de carbono, como así también el gran impulso a los vehículos eléctricos (VE) (ya no solo en países nórdicos, sino también en Europa, EEUU, China, Latinoamérica), considerando la emisiones globales por sector, poniendo su foco en el transporte y haciendo un análisis de la huella de carbono, desde la producción y la operación de vehículos para transporte, podemos decir que la transición es inevitable. Partiendo de esta premisa, haremos un análisis de los diferentes tipos de vehículos eléctricos actuales, junto con una revisión del estado de situación en nuestro país, analizando que ofrece el mercado en términos de vehículo OEM (de fabrica). Es allí donde podremos apreciar desde ese punto las bondades de las conversiones a 100% eléctrico. Describiremos qué es una conversión, cuáles son sus posibilidades, y cómo esta técnica funciona como acelerador en la transición hacia la electromovilidad, principalmente en Argentina y Latinoamérica.
Pola Komunikasi Pemerintah Untuk Peningkatan Pelayanan Publik Dengan Masyarakat Desa Menten Kecamatan Rambutan Kabupaten Banyuasin
Authors: Paisal Paisal , Hamidah Hamidah , Walian Anang
Published: September 2024

Pemerintah sebagai penyelenggara pelayanan publik memiliki peran penting bagi kesejahteraan masyarakat. Pola komunikasi yang efektif dan juga efisien dari pemerintah dengan masyarakat dapat meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dalam pembangunan serta dapat mempercepat penyelesaian masalah yang terkait. Penelitian ini berjudul “Pola Komunikasi Pemerintah untuk Peningkatan Pelayanan Publik dengan Masyarakat Desa Menten Kecamatan Rambutan Kabupaten Banyuasin”. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola komunikasi yang diterapkan di pemerintah untuk peningkatan pelayanan publik dengan masyarakat Desa Menten dan Kendala serta solusi pemerintah dalam memberikan pelayanan dengan masyarakat. Teori yang digunakan adalah Teori Komunikasi Organiasi R. Wayne Pace dan Don F. Faules yang meliputi 4 aliran informasi yaitu komunikasi ke atas, komunikasi ke bawah, komunikasi horizontal dan komunikasi lintas saluran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, jenis penelitian lapangan dan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Pemerintah Desa Menten menggunakan pola lingkaran dan pola Y. Pola lingkaran memungkinkan setiap anggota dapat saling terhubung dengan anggota lainnya, namun tidak memiliki akses untuk setiap informasi. Sedangkan pola Y terlihat bahwa memiliki peran yang penting selain dari Kepala Desa yaitu Sekretaris Desa dalam menyampaikan informasi kepada bawahannya. (2) Kendala pemerintah Desa Menten dalam memberikan pelayanan publik adalah belum adanya kotak saran yang digunakan untuk mengetahui usulan dari masyarakat. Kurangnya fasilitas yang baik untuk memberikan pelayanan kepada masyarakat. Pemerintah desa kurang mampu dalam mengetahui kebutuhan masyarakat. Banyak informasi di masyarakat yang simpang siur dan progam kerja desa yang belum diketahui oleh masyarakat.
Lesser Curvature and Omentum-Dependent Spindle Cell Tumor: Literature Review Regarding a Case
Authors:   Fourth-year general surgery resident, Scarlett Viurcos Sanabria Victoria , Octavio Guerrero Barrera ,   Fourth-year general surgery resident, Ángel Juárez Tornado Miguel ,   General surgery specialist
Published: September 2024

GIST tumors are a group of rare neoplasms, having a reported incidence of 6/10 million people annually. 70-80% of the GIST are benign, however there are prognostic factors which can help us to predict its behavior. The stomach and the small intestine are the most frequent sites of location of these tumors. Diagnosis is not only based on clinical suspicion, we must also use imaging tools and pathology to confirm it. Surgery is the treatment that offers a permanent cure for localized primary GIST.
Laws on Copyright Protection for Cinematographic Works in Cyberspace: A Qualitative Study from Vietnam
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vienam, Phuong Nguyen Thanh
Published: September 2024

In recent years, along with the development of social networks, many challenges have arisen in protecting copyright for digital works, especially cinematic works. Accordingly, in Vietnam there have been many cases of copyright infringement but not absolutely protected. For example: cinematic works are shared on internet platforms without the consent of the producer, audiences through livestreams have shown the works on social platforms or the audience reviews the details of the works, which causes the sales of the above works to decrease... Although the Government of Vietnam has issued many mechanisms to protect cinematographic works in the context of digital technology development. However, implementation still faces many difficulties. Through qualitative research, the article will clarify issues related to copyright protection measures for cinematographic works through administrative and civil measures in Vietnam. Beside that, the authors will provide recommendations and solutions to improve the copyright protection mechanism for cinematic works in cyberspace in Vietnam in the current context.
Pengaruh Intellectual Capital terhadap Nilai Perusahaan pada Perusahaan Sektor Kesehatan yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2018-2022
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Faradilla Putri Khairunnisyah
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Intellectual Capital terhadap nilai perusahaan pada sub sektor kesehatan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada periode 2018-2022. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah komponen dari Intellectual Capital yaitu Human, Structural Capital, dan Costumer Capital yang diukur menggunakan rumus dari masing masing variabel. Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah Nilai Perusahaan yang diukur dengan Price to Book Value (PBV). Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder. Dalam penentuan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling dengan jumlah 15 perusahaan sektor kesehatan sebagai sampel penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik dokumentasi. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif dan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 22. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Human Capital berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, Structural Capital tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan, dan Costumer Capital berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan.
Optimalisasi Revisit Intention Pengunjung Objek Wisata di Kota Padang Berdasarkan Gastronomy Tourism Dan Cultural Contact
Authors: Abdilla Mohammad , Idward Idward , Mardhatillah Ulvi , Rahman Ardi Abdillah
Published: September 2024

Memahami sikap dan perilaku wisatawan sangat penting untuk industri pariwisata karena pesatnya perkembangan pariwisata telah menciptakan segmen pasar yang menarik dalam pariwisata. Tujuan penelitian adalah menyelidiki pengaruh cultural contact dan gastroomy tourism terhadap revisit intention yang dimediasi oleh destination satisfaction.  Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) menggunakan PLS dengan 180 responden pengujung objek wisata di kota Padang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara langsung cultural contact dan gastroomy tourism berpengaruh terhadap destination satisfaction, kemudian hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa gastroomy tourism dan destination satisfaction berpengaruh langsung terhadap revisit intention, sementara cultural contact tidak memiliki pengaruh secara langsung terhadap revisit intention. Hasil penelitian selanjutnya menemukan bahwa destination satisfaction memediasi hubungan antara cultural contact dan gastroomy tourism terhadap revisit intention. Hasil ini menujukkan bahwa cultural contact dan gastroomy tourism mampu membuat pengunjung objek wisata di kota Padang untuk kembali melakukan kunjungan ulang.
Morfologia do aparelho reprodutor masculino e dos espermatozoides de Liocanthydrus mecespilus Guimarães & Ferreira-Jr, 2015 (Coleoptera: Noteridae)
Authors:   , Teixeira Ana Clara Pereira
Published: September 2024

Os Noteridae, integrantes da subordem Adephaga (Coleoptera), são comumente conhecidos como besouros escavadores, sendo encontrados em ambientes de água doce, especialmente em poças que contêm matéria orgânica em decomposição. Essa família abrange 14 gêneros distribuídos em três subfamílias, sendo Noterinae e Notomicrinae as mais prevalentes no Brasil. Embora existam dados sobre a morfologia do sistema reprodutor, espermatozoides e tipo de conjugação espermática para as famílias próximas como Gyrinidae, Carabidae, Cicindelidae e Dytiscidae, informações semelhantes para Noteridae ainda são escassas. Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever a morfologia do sistema reprodutor masculino e do espermatozoide em Noteridae, com foco em representantes de Liocanthydrus mecespilus. O sistema reprodutor de L. mecespilus é formado por um par de testículos unifoliculares, um par de ductos deferentes com uma porção dilatada mediana formando a vesícula seminal em cada um, um par de glândulas acessórias e um ducto ejaculatório. Os espermatozoides, com aproximadamente 675 µm de comprimento, são encontrados aos pares unidos por um material denso denominado complexo cabeça-material conectivo na base dos testículos e nas vesículas seminais. O sistema reprodutor dessa espécie exibe características semelhantes àquelas descritas para a subordem Adephaga, enquanto a conjugação espermática assemelha-se à encontrada em outros representantes de Dytiscidae, exceto pela disposição dos dois flagelos circundando o complexo cabeça-material conectivo. Esses dados proporcionam uma visão inicial sobre a morfologia do sistema reprodutor masculino, os espermatozoides e o tipo de conjugação encontrado em Noteridae, podendo contribuir para o conhecimento sobre a biologia desses besouros e sua posição sistemática dentro de Adephaga. Palavras-chave: Adephaga. Besouros escavadores. Testículos unifoliculares. Conjugação espermática.
Female Employee Exploitation and Corporate Longevity: A study of Financial Institutions in Imo State, Nigeria.
Authors: Okoro Ruth Chikwado , Ugwoegbu Ihechukwu Victor
Published: September 2024

The role of women in the workforce has undergone significant changes in recent decades, with an increasing number of women entering the corporate world and making valuable contributions to economic growth and development. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship that between female employee exploitation and corporate longevity in financial institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to determine the relationship that between objectification and job satisfaction of financial institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. It also ascertained the correlation between gender-based discrimination and organisational expansion of financial institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The study was anchored on Resource-Based View (RBV) theory, by Jay Barney (1991). It employed discriptive survey research design. The target population were 253 female staff of financial institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. Taro Yamane’s method was used to get a sample size of 155. Hypotheses were tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient on Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS version 27) at 5% level of significance. Hypothesis one revealed that there was a statistically significant negative relationship between objectification and job satisfaction of financial institutions in Imo State, Nigeria, with r = -0.312, n = 155 and p value of 0.000 (p<0.05). Hypothesis two indicated that there was a statistically significant negative correlation that exists between gender discrimination and organisational expansion of financial institutions in Imo State, Nigeria, with r = -0.249, n = 155 and p value of 0.002 (p<0.05). The study concluded that there was a statistically significant negative relationship between female employee exploitation and corporate longevity of financial institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The study recommended among others that financial institutions in Imo State need to recognise the imperative of gender equality and take proactive steps to address discrimination, create inclusive environments, and leverage diversity to drive business expansion.
The Defender of the Nation: Experiences of the Philippine Army Personnel in Armed Conflicts
Authors: Abad Ma. Antonette T. , Acacio Mary Jane M. , Lampitoc Angeline M. , Bosito Romel R. , Corpuz Jessica C. , Galumba John Bel K.
Published: September 2024

Armed conflicts arise when different parties or groups oppose each other’s interests or objectives, often manifesting in violence and threats that instill fear in affected populations and lead to loss of life, psychological trauma, and property destruction. This study focused on the sacrifices made by Philippine Army personnel during armed conflict operations. It aimed to explore their lived experiences, identify the coping mechanisms they employed, and gather their suggestions and recommendations to mitigate the impacts of armed conflict. This study utilized a semi-structured interview guide to collect data. The findings revealed that the lived experiences of Philippine Army personnel during armed conflicts include citizen cooperation, battlefield encounters, fear, emotional anxiety, inspiration, heroism, difficulties during initial encounters, grief, loss of appetite, and psychological trauma. Coping mechanisms identified included unwavering commitment, positive thinking, faith and spiritual guidance, resilience, and prioritizing safety in military operations. The study recommends that Philippine Army personnel undergo counseling services to ensure their well-being and mental health. Furthermore, it advises the Department of National Defense to enhance the modernization and availability of protective equipment. It also encourages citizens to appreciate the work of soldiers and suggests that criminology students consider diverse career paths beyond the traditional tri-bureau.
The Impact of Police Education on Technological Innovation within Law Enforcement Agencies
Authors: Feng Pei-chun
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the role of educational investments in fostering technological innovation within police departments. Utilizing virtual data and a range of analytical methods, including linear regression and structural equation modeling, the research explores how different types of education influence innovation outcomes. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between educational investments and technological innovation, highlighting the importance of human capital in driving technological advancements. Moreover, the study identifies variations in the impact of formal education, specialized training, and continuous learning on innovation. These insights provide valuable recommendations for policymakers and law enforcement agencies aiming to enhance their operational capabilities through targeted educational programs.
The Influence of Chicken Farmers’ Demographic Characteristics on Use of Social Media to Access Market Information
Authors: Mhina Juma Almasi , Kilamlya Jacob John
Published: September 2024

Access to information is crucial for the socio-economic development of any society. In the context of chicken farming, small-scale farmers need accurate and timely information to enhance their production. Small-scale chicken farming in Arusha City, Tanzania, has gained economic significance in recent years. The integration of technology in agriculture has transformed the way farmers operate, and social media platforms have emerged as vital tools for farmers to obtain market information. For these reasons, this study assessed the influence of demographic characteristics on small-scale chicken farmers’ utilization of social media for accessing market information in Arusha City. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected during the study. Quantitative data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire which was administered through interview and qualitative data were collected using an in-depth interview guide. A binary logistic regression model was used to analyse quantitative data in which Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 Computer program, was used in the process. The results show that sex, marital status, age, owning a smartphone, chicken farming experience and Kuku Uchumi is statistically significant in, accessing this market information from social media since the P-Values is less than significance levels. The study concludes that access the market information from social media is mainly influenced by demographic characteristics such as sex, a marital status, age, farming experience, being Kuku Uchumi beneficiary and owning a smartphone. Also, the study recommended that the government, through the Agricultural Extension Department, should train and encourage more small-scale chicken farmers to use social media for sourcing market information.
Integrated Management of Private Tahfiz Centers in Malaysia: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Afif Ab Arif Muhammad , Abdul Hamid Mohammad Fahmi , Suyurno S. Salahuddin , Meerangani khairul Azhar
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the challenges of managing private Tahfiz centers in Malaysia and suggests solutions to overcome them. The increasing demand for education based on Tahfiz al-Quran is driving the growth of private Tahfiz centers. However, these institutions often face a lack of funds, infrastructure, and quality teaching staff. This study employs a qualitative methodology based on a literature review and semi-structured interviews with five managers of private tahfiz centers. The study’s findings reveal the main challenges in human resources, finance, and facilities management. We propose integrated management principles such as transparency, independence, accountability, responsibility, and justice to overcome this challenge. Transparency ensures openness in financial and facility management, while independence enables an inclusive perspective from staff. Accountability ensures commitment and discipline in management, while responsibility encourages dedication in performing tasks. Justice guarantees equitable treatment for all parties, thereby boosting motivation and job satisfaction. With this approach, private tahfiz centers can provide a conducive and effective learning environment, ensuring continuity and higher quality education for students and staff. This study provides practical guidance to improve the management of private Tahfiz centers in Malaysia. We recommend conducting further research on the influence of integrated management on education quality, the use of technology in tahfiz management, and the involvement of cultural mediators to address management challenges. Case studies of successful tahfiz centers can also aid in highlighting best practices that other tahfiz centers can implement.