bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sustainability of Indigenous Solid Waste Management Practices in Rural Communities of South Africa
Authors: Madonsela Benett Siyabonga , Semenya Khomotso , Shale Karabo , Maduna Lusiwe
Published: November 2024

Solid waste disposal methods within indigenous communities present unique challenges and opportunities for sustainable development. However, the current knowledge on solid waste management focuses on formal waste collection systems, neglecting the practices and sustainability aspects of solid waste management in indigenous communities. Thus, it becomes imperative to undertake research studies that evaluate the sustainability of these practices as they play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable development. The current study systematically evaluates the views and judgments associated with the sustainability aspects of indigenous waste management practices in the rural communities of South Africa using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model. The data analysis was carried out using the AHP model. The findings of this study showed that the rural communities of Bushbuckridge Local Municipality prioritize the sustainability of the environment (weight: 0.590) over the economic (weight: 0.240) and social sustainability (weight: 0.165) based on the AHP evaluative framework. The validity of the priorities was tested through the computed degree of consistency (<10%) and an eigenvalue of 5.107. Furthermore, according to the assessment in the current study, the AHP evaluative framework dominantly prioritizes the sub-criteria of environmental sustainability (composting) at a responding rate of over 70% almost across all indigenous communities except for Acornhoek (30%), Casteel (25%), and Mambumbu (24%). Likewise, the sub-criterion of social sustainability, which is associated with communal cleaning labor, was found to be of extreme importance (60%), outperforming taboos (10%) that are anchored in cultural and spiritual beliefs. With a response rate > 50%, waste trading proved to be of economic efficacy. Using the AHP model to evaluate the sustainability aspects associated with indigenous solid waste management practices addresses a substantial gap in the comprehension of the role of indigenous knowledge towards sustainability in the discipline of solid waste management. However, it also offers a valuable sustainability perception that is associated with indigenous waste disposal methods that local governments and policymakers should include for consideration in integrated waste management plans. This can lead to the development of waste disposal programs that are well-coordinated and in accordance with indigenous sustainable waste management practices that advance the circular economy and promote environmental protection.
Buddhist Discourse in Changing Times: The Significance of Buddhist Magazines in Early 20th-Century Korea with a Focus on Bulgyo
Authors: Kwon Junghyun , Kim Jongjin
Published: November 2024

In early 20th-century Korea, Buddhist magazines emerged as vital extra-canonical sources, offering a modern platform that complemented traditional Buddhist texts. These publications navigated the complexities between succeeding Buddhist tradition and embracing modernity, addressing the historical challenges of the 19th century while also contributing to the preservation of national sovereignty and the formation of a modern Korean Buddhist identity. Serving as a forum for scholarly works on Buddhist translation, doctrine, and history, as well as literature, education, and propagation, these magazines became central to both intellectual and spiritual discourse. Of the more than 30 periodicals published during the Japanese occupation, Bulgyo stood out as the longest-running and most influential magazine, with its complete archive preserved. Bulgyo brought together various members of the Buddhist community as both contributors and readers, broadening the scope of Buddhism to include a diverse range of topics such as academia, literature, art, women, and children. This article explores the role and significance of Korean Buddhist magazines during the Japanese colonial period, with a particular focus on Bulgyo, and examines how the publication helped shape Buddhist modernity within Korea’s complex political and religious landscape.
In Situ Synthesis of Hypercrosslinked Polymer as Stationary Phase for Capillary Gas Chromatography
Authors: Wu Yan , Song Chaofan , Huang Guanwen , Wu Kaicheng , Zhao Yinghong , Ning Ailin , Du Wenlanqi , Jia Jia
Published: November 2024

Hypercrosslinked polymers (HCPs) constructed by the Friedel–Crafts alkylation reaction of aromatic compounds have emerged as a new class of porous materials with unique merit. Herein, a HCP named HCP-TPB was coated onto a capillary column through in situ synthesis. The prepared column exhibited a nonpolar nature, and the column efficiency for n-dodecane was 3003 plates m−1. Moreover, the relative standard deviations of retention time and peak area for six replicate injections of the C3–C6 were lower than 0.1% and 1.5%, respectively. The results of this study showed that it is very promising to utilize HCPs as stationary phases for the separation of C3–C6.
Can We Measure Social Justice? Development and Initial Validation of a Tool Measuring Social Justice Through Values
Authors: Tudoran Marina Alexandra , Țîru Laurențiu Gabriel , Neagoe Alexandru
Published: November 2024

The Social Justice Values (SJV) scale, as presented in this work, was developed to assess individuals’ attitudes and behaviors towards the values of social justice. Exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis were employed to ascertain the validity and reliability of the SJV instrument. The investigations revealed that the scale consists of 17 items across three factors, namely, instrumental values of social justice, social terminal values of social justice, and personal terminal values of social justice. The Cronbach alpha coefficient for the entire scale was 0.893. The nomological validity of the proposed scale was assessed by testing its association with two relevant scales: Distributive Justice and Multidimensional Belief in A Just World. Although the investigations indicated that this scale is a reliable instrument for assessing social justice through values among university students, further studies are required to confirm its validity with other samples.
Influence of Soil Texture on Carbon Stocks in Deciduous and Coniferous Forest Biomass in the Forest-Steppe Zone of Oka–Don Plain
Authors: Sheshnitsan Sergey , Odnoralov Gennadiy , Tikhonova Elena , Gorbunova Nadezhda , Sheshnitsan Tatiana , Murariu Otilia Cristina , Caruso Gianluca
Published: November 2024

Forests play a crucial role in climate change mitigation by acting as a carbon sink. Understanding the influence of soil properties on carbon stocks in forests is essential for developing effective forest management strategies. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of soil texture on carbon stocks in the biomass of deciduous and coniferous tree stands of a forest-steppe ecotone. Soil samples were collected from 55 soil pits, and forest inventory data were obtained from eight permanent sample plots. The results showed that the distribution of mechanical particles in soils, particularly the stocks of silt and clay, significantly influenced the accumulation of carbon in tree stands. The stock of silt and clay was shown to increase with an increase in the diversity of tree species in forests and carbon stocks in forest stands. While soil organic carbon stocks did not exhibit a clear relationship with tree stand carbon stocks, a strong positive correlation (r = 0.802, p < 0.05) was found between the stocks of fine particles in the 2 m root-inhabited soil layer and the carbon stocks in tree biomass. The study provides a classification of forest types based on soil texture, which can facilitate differentiated forest management strategies for enhancing the carbon sequestration potential of forest ecosystems in the forest-steppe zone.
Severity of Vessel Color Changes and Macular and Peripheral Whitening in Malarial Retinopathy Are Associated with Higher Total Body and Sequestered Parasite Burdens
Authors: Nwanze Chiadika , Muller Daniel , Suleman Priscilla , Takle Mrinmayee , Barber John R. , Wilson Kyle J. , Beare Nicholas A. V. , Seydel Karl B. , Postels Douglas G.
Published: November 2024

Two-thirds of children with cerebral malaria (CM) exhibit retinopathy characterized by whitening, vessel color changes, and/or hemorrhages. The pathogenesis of malarial retinopathy is not fully understood. This study aimed to assess the relationship between malarial retinopathy and the severity of its components (macular whitening, retinal hemorrhages, and vessel color changes) with the total, circulating, or sequestered parasite load in children with CM. Total parasite burden was estimated by measuring plasma levels of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2), while the sequestered load was calculated as the difference between the total burden and circulating parasitemia. Children with retinopathy-positive CM (n = 172) had higher total and sequestered parasite burdens compared to retinopathy-negative children (n = 42) (both p = 0.049). In a subgroup with detailed retinopathy grading (n = 52), more extensive vessel color changes correlated with higher total, sequestered, and circulating parasite loads (p = 0.0057, p = 0.0068, and p = 0.0433, respectively). Peripheral retinal whitening was also associated with increased total and sequestered loads (p = 0.0017 and p = 0.0012). No association was found between retinal hemorrhages and parasite burden, indicating that other factors may influence their pathogenesis.
Urban Aviation: The Future Aerospace Transportation System for Intercity and Intracity Mobility
Authors: Wild Graham
Published: November 2024

This review discusses the challenges of integrating emerging transportation technologies into existing urban environments, considering their impact on equity, sustainability, and urban design. The aim is to provide readers with strategic insights and policy recommendations for incorporating aerospace innovations into transportation systems. This narrative review draws on a wide range of publications, including books, journal articles, and industry reports, to examine the multifaceted aspects of urban aviation. The review explores the scales of aerospace transport, detailing the technologies enabling urban aviation, the necessary urban adaptations to support such a system, and the social and regulatory challenges of integrating urban air mobility into existing transportation networks. The research suggests that for urban air mobility to be successfully integrated into existing transportation systems, further research is needed on the social and regulatory implications, particularly regarding equitable access, sustainable practices, and community engagement.
Inteligencia artificial: potenciando el futuro de América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Muñoz Victor
Published: November 2024

Este artículo examina el estado actual y las perspectivas de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) en América Latina y el Caribe, analizando el marco de gobernanza ética y los desafíos para su implementación efectiva. Tras presentar un contexto sobre la relevancia de la IA como mo-tor de la cuarta revolución industrial y su potencial impacto económico en la región, se abordan los principios éticos y recomendaciones internacionales sobre la gobernanza de la IA, y se exploran los marcos desarrollados por la OCDE, la UNESCO y el AI Act de la Unión Europea, primer marco regulatorio vinculante en la materia. El análisis avanza hacia la visión latinoamericana, examinando las iniciativas plasmadas en declaraciones como la de Montevideo y la Hoja de Ruta de IA Ética para América Latina y el Caribe 2024-2025. A través de un análisis comparativo, se identifican las áreas de consenso y divergencia entre los enfoques internacionales y regionales, destacando las particularidades del contexto lati-noamericano. Y se profundiza en los desafíos actuales, entre los que destacan aspectos de infraestructura, talento humano, entrenamiento de modelos, representación lingüística y capacidades. Finalmente, se proponen enfoques graduales y adaptativos para la adopción y aprovechamiento ético de la IA como catalizadora del futuro de la región.
Pengaruh Motivasi dan Budaya Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Kantor Camat Abab Kabupaten Pali
Authors: Emilya Emilya , Hardiansyah Hardiansyah , Hendrasmo Ignasius
Published: November 2024

This article aims to examine how much influence motivation and work culture have on employee performance, both partially and jointly. The problem centers on the influence of work motivation and culture and its relationship to employee performance at the Abab sub-district office, Pali Regency. This research used a quantitative approach with 100 respondents selected through proportional stratified random sampling. Research instruments include questionnaires, observation and documentation. Data was collected through questionnaires, direct observation and documentation. Data analysis uses the F test (ANOVA) and t test (T-Test), with support from observation results, to test the stated hypothesis. The results of the research show that motivation has an influence of 3.7% on employee performance at the ABAB Subdistrict Office, Pali Regency. On the other hand, work culture has a more dominant influence, namely 98.3%, on employee performance in the office. Overall, motivation and work culture together have an influence of 98.3% on employee performance at the ABAB Subdistrict Office, Pali Regency
Problematika Pembatalan Hak Pengelolaan Milik PT. Inalum (Persero) atas Gugatan Cacat Prosedural dan Bertentangan dengan Asas Umum Pemerintahan yang Baik (Studi Putusan Nomor 43/G/2022/PTUN-MDN)
Authors: Simanjuntak Agnes Vepy , Lubis Muhammad Yamin , Sembiring Rosnidar , Zaidar Zaidar
Published: November 2024

Problems in the issuance of Management Rights Certificates are land problems that commonly occur in Indonesia as well as the resistance carried out by Tekardjo Angkasa against PT. Inalum (Persero). The problem studied is the existence of PT. Inalum (Persero) as the owner of Management Rights, legal certainty over civil ownership rights based on the basis of land certificate rights owned by Tekardjo Angkasa and legal considerations by the panel of judges in case Number 43/G/2022/Ptun-Mdn. The research method used is normative legal research which is presented descriptively. The research approach is carried out through the case approach method and the statutory approach. Data sources are obtained from primary, tertiary and secondary legal sources. Data is processed qualitatively and deductively inferred. The result of this research is the existence of PT. Inalum (Persero) obtained from state land in the form of contradictory decisions. SKT mer ownership
Peran Kepemimpinan dan Kompetensi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Bagian Perlengkapan Sekretariat Dewan Kota Prabumulih
Authors: Edwin Edwin , Juliartha Edwar , Wulandari Novita
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis peran Kepemimpinan dan Kompetensi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Bagian Perlengkapan Sekretariat Dewan Kota Prabumulih serta mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi Kepemimpinan dan Kompetensi Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Bagian Perlengkapan Sekretariat Dewan Kota Prabumulih. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data antara lain: observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan Analisis menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bagian Perlengkapan Sekretariat Dewan Kota Prabumulih. Dimensi kepemimpinan seperti telling, selling, participating, dan delegating memiliki peran penting, dengan telling membantu pemahaman tugas, selling memerlukan dukungan lebih, participating meningkatkan komitmen tetapi perlu lebih banyak keterlibatan dalam keputusan, dan delegating efektif namun memerlukan perbaikan dalam dukungan. Analisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kepemimpinan dan kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai di Bagian Perlengkapan Sekretariat Dewan Kota Prabumulih menunjukkan bahwa kualitas SDM, motivasi, dan kepemimpinan saling terkait dan mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai.
Pengaruh Kualitas SDM dan Disiplin Pegawai Terhadap Efektivitas Sistem Informasi Manajemen di DPMPTSP Prabumulih
Authors: Saputra Reki , Lionardo Andries , Wulandari Novita
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis Pengaruh Kualitas SDM dan Disiplin Pegawai Terhadap Efektivitas Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pada Dinas Penanaman Modal Pelayanan Satu Pintu Terpadu Kota Prabumulih baik secara parsial maupun bersama-sama. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitati, Instrumen penelitian meliputi: kuisioner, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini adalah uji F dan uji t, di dukung hasil observasi. Teknik penarikan sampel adalah propotionate stratified random sampling.             Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) kualitas SDM berpengaruh 2,7% terhadap efektivitas SIM, (2) Disiplin pegawai berpengaruh sebesar 0,9% terhadap efektivitas, dan (3) kualitas SDM dan Disiplin pegawai secara bersama-sama berpengaruh sebesar 3,5% terhadap efektivitas SIM.
Penyelesaian Kredit Macet Terkait Adanya Tagihan Utang Pajak Debitur di Bank BRI Kantor Cabang Medan Thamrin
Authors: Arfandi Muhammad , Ginting Budiman , Barus Utary Maharany , Siahaan Rudy Haposan
Published: November 2024

The implementation of mortgage execution, execution (parate execution) must be based on a promise to sell under one's own power as regulated in Article 1178 paragraph (2) of the Civil Code, so that it is an implementation of an agreement and accompanied by a mortgage deed grosse which is intended "For the sake of Justice Based on the Almighty Godhead" This research is descriptive analytical in nature. The type of research used in this thesis is empirical legal research. Types and sources of data that will be used secondary and primary data. Data analysis was carried out to answer the problems studied using qualitative methods. Research using qualitative methods starts from assumptions about reality or social phenomena that are unique and complex. There is a certain regularity or pattern in it, but it is full of variations (diversity) in the facts contained in the problem being studied. Settlement of bad credit related to mortgage rights at Bank BRI Medan Thamrin Branch is preceded by steps taken by the bank to collect outstanding payments from debtors who have bad credit. The collection process is carried out through warning letters, telephone calls, or direct visits to debtors. If the debtor has not paid his obligations, the bank will then take steps to sell the assets through auction for the debtor's bad credit collateral. Regarding bills from taxpayers who are debtors of BRI Bank Medan Thamrin Branch, then if a taxpayer has an unpaid tax bill and he is a bank debtor, then the bank can withdraw funds from the taxpayer's bank account to pay the tax bill. This can be done based on a Tax Assessment Letter (SKP) issued by the tax authority which stipulates that the taxpayer must pay a certain tax bill. Settlement of debtors' bad debts at Bank BRI is related to taxpayers' tax debt claims against debtors. In an effort to provide legal certainty, the debtor's collateral object can be executed by the bank and then the sales proceeds are divided proportionally to the bank for bank credit debts and the tax office. on taxpayer debt.
Pengaruh disiplin dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja penyuluh agama Islam Non PNS di Kabupaten PALI
Authors: Antoni Antoni , Maulana Maulana , Wulandari Novita
Published: November 2024

This article or writing aims to examine and analyze the influence of discipline and work motivation, both partially and simultaneously, on the performance of non-PNS Islamic religious instructors in the PALI Regency. Data was collected through questionnaires, observation, and documentation, data analysis techniques used were multiple linear regression. The research results show that discipline and work motivation influence the performance of non-PNS Islamic religious instructors in the PALI Regency. Discipline, with an R² value of 0.894, explains 89.4% of the variation in performance, while work motivation is more dominant with an R² value of 0.981, explaining 98.1% of the variation in performance. Work motivation makes a more significant contribution than scientific discipline. To improve the performance of extension workers, it is important to focus on increasing motivation through rewards and support, as well as improving time management and cost management. The PALI Regency Ministry of Religion applies an effective motivational approach, combining intrinsic motivation through training and guidance, as well as extrinsic motivation through honor, uniforms and awards. This approach is expected to improve the performance, job satisfaction and contribution of instructors in religious education.
Implementasi Kebijakan Mengenai Pendidikan Gratis Di Indonesia
Authors: Matondang Andreas Kurniawan , Br. Sembiring Armisella , Efriyanti Indri , Zulmi Rahma Azhani
Published: November 2024

Artikel atau tulisan ini bertujuan untuk Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi kebijakan pendidikan gratis di Indonesia.  Realita nya sekarang banyak sekali anak-anak yang tidak mampu mengemban dan melanjutkan pendidikan. Hal ini disebabkan oleh faktor ekonomi yang rendah sedangkan biaya untuk melanjutkan pendidikan sangat tinggi. Salah satunya hal ini banyak terjadi di negara Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kepustakaan (library research), kegiatan penelitian ini dipusatkan pada kajian terhadap data-data dan buku-buku yang berkaitan dengan tema. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pemerintah wajib menjamin tersedianya daya guna terselenggaranya pendidikan gratis bagi setiap warga negara yang berusia tujuh sampai dengan lima belas tahun yang dikenal sebagai wajib belajar sembilan tahun. Dengan demikian penerapan pendidian gratis tersebuut sudah diterapkan di beberapa daerah seperti Implementasi kebijakan pendidikan gratis di Kabupaten Kayong Utara, Ml Darul Ibad, Sumatera Selatan, Kota Batu dan lain-lain. Kebijakan ini memberikan manfaat terhadap peningkatan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia yaitu peningkatan angkat partisipasi sekolah dan penurunan angka putus sekolah dikarenakan seluruh peserta didik dibebaskan dari biaya pendidikan.
Implementasi Sertifikat Pangan Olahan Berbasis Sistem OOS RBA di DPMPTSP Kota Prabumulih
Authors: Handayani Tri , Maulana Maulana , Marzuki Muhammad Ervan
Published: November 2024

Artikel atau tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Implementasi Kebijakan Penerbitan Sertifikat Pemenuhan Komitmen Produksi Pangan Olahan Industri Rumah Tangga (SPP-IRT) Berbasis Sistem Online Single Submission Risk Bassed Aproach (OSS RBA) Pada Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kota Prabumulih beserta faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Data-data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, studi dokumen dan dianalisis secara kualitatif.  Kajian ini menyimpulkan bahwa Implementasi Sertifikat Pangan Olahan Berbasis Sistem OSS-RBA di DPMPTSP Kota Prabumulih bertujuan untuk menyederhanakan dan mempercepat proses perizinan. Meskipun memiliki potensi besar, pelaksanaannya menghadapi tantangan signifikan seperti keterbatasan anggaran untuk sosialisasi, kurangnya pemahaman di kalangan pelaku usaha, dan masalah dalam pelatihan serta fasilitas pegawai. Untuk meningkatkan efektivitas, diperlukan peningkatan pelatihan, perbaikan fasilitas, serta tambahan sumber daya manusia. Dengan langkah-langkah ini, diharapkan implementasi OSS-RBA dapat lebih efisien dan memberikan pelayanan publik yang lebih baik di Kota Prabumulih.
Sharia Financial Technology Development and Literacy to Strengthen the MSME in West Sumatera
Authors: Wiratha Andre , Kemalasari Nur
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine whether MSME participants in West Sumatra are aware of and accept Indonesian Sharia Financial Technology or Fintech. Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in 18 cities and regions are the target of this study. This study is quantitative in nature. Questionnaires were distributed immediately to get the data. Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyze the data in this study, and questionnaires were sent to six MSME players in each city or district, for a total sample size of 108 respondents. According to the study's findings, the low level of financial literacy and growth of Sharia fintech is demonstrated by the small number of people who are familiar with and utilize it. The research finds that only 20 respondents, or 19% of the 108 respondents, were aware of Sharia fintech, according to the study. More than twenty people are aware of Sharia fintech, fourteen respondents, or thirteen percent, use it, and it only uses one kind of Sharia fintech—payment—rather than the three other types, which include p2p lending, securities crowdfunding, and Inovasi Keuangan Digital (IKD). However, with an average index value of 36.75%, the Sharia fintech financial literacy index falls into the low group.
Exploring the Nexus between People, Physical Evidence, Satisfaction, and Loyalty in Healthcare Services
Authors: Wasito Wasito , Gunawan Kristin Natalia , Baihaqi Muhammad Iqbal
Published: November 2024

This study offers a comprehensive approach to exploring factors influencing patient satisfaction and loyalty in hospitals. By focusing On Santosa Hospital Bandung Central's Inpatient Installation. This study provides distinctive and contextual insights into the role of human resources and physical evidence in determining patient perception and behavior. Unlike previous studies that focused on common factors, this study delves deeply into how the interaction between aspects of human services and the physical environment contributes to patient satisfaction and, ultimately, affects their loyalty to the hospital. The research method used is Verification Analysis. Data collection using questionnaires, and sampling techniques using consecutive sampling with respondents taken by 100 patients. Data collection in the field was carried out in 2023—data analysis techniques using the Path Analysis. The results showed that people and physical evidence simultaneously affected patient satisfaction. Furthermore, the effect of physical evidence on patient satisfaction both directly and indirectly indicates that the better the physical evidence seen by patients, the more patient satisfaction will increase, while people and physical evidence together affect loyalty, and satisfaction influences patient loyalty at Santosa Hospital Bandung Central Inpatient Installation.
Analysis of Determinants of Employee Engagement in the Creative Industries Sector Located in North Sumatra
Authors: Indajang Kevin , Efendi Efendi , Andronicus Melkyory , Putra Loist Abdi , Sudirman Acai
Published: November 2024

The primary goal of this study is to examine how employee engagement in North Sumatra's creative industries sector is impacted by ethical leadership, self-efficacy, work-life balance, and perceived organizational support. The Purposive Sampling Technique was applied in this study. The sample's features include having more than a year of experience in a comparable role and not being an outsourced worker or a third party employed by the creative industry, which employs 210 people in total. The study's findings support the notion that work-life balance, self-efficacy, ethical leadership, and perceived organizational support all significantly and favorably impact employee engagement. The study's findings support the notion that work-life balance, self-efficacy, ethical leadership, and perceived organizational support all significantly and favorably impact employee engagement. According to this study, a comprehensive strategy that incorporates elements of moral leadership, self-assurance, work-life balance, and organizational support can successfully raise employee engagement in North Sumatra's creative industry sector.
Analysis of Determinants of Organizational Citizenship Behavior of Professional and Non-Professional Staff in North Sumatra Hospitals: Structural Equation Model Approach
Authors: Efendi Efendi , Siregar Liper , Indajang Kevin , Nainggolan Anju Bherna D. , Sudirman Acai
Published: November 2024

Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) includes voluntary behavior beyond formal duties, considered necessary for increasing organizational effectiveness and efficiency. In the hospital context, these behaviors can significantly impact service quality and patient satisfaction. This study aims to analyze the determinants of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) among professional and non-professional staff in hospitals in North Sumatra using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach. Data was collected through a survey of several professional and non-professional staff in several hospitals in North Sumatra and analyzed using SEM to understand the causal relationship between variables. The results of data analysis confirm that transformational leadership, proactive personality, employee engagement have a positive and significant effect on organizational citizenship behavior. The research results are hoped to provide valuable insights for hospital management in designing strategies to facilitate and increase OCB among employees, thereby supporting overall organizational goals.
Workplace Discipline and Employee Performance at the Bangka Pratama Tax Service Office: The Influence of Work Competency, Commitment, and Motivation
Authors: Listyorini Etty , Reniati Reniati , Daulay Pardamean
Published: November 2024

One of the key elements that determine whether a business is successful in reaching its objectives is employee performance. Technical issues are not the only factors that impact employee performance; competence, dedication, and motivation at work are also important factors. However, sound discipline is required to support each of these qualities. Using quantitative methods and a sample of 94 The KPP Pratama (Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama/Primary Tax Office) Bangka employees, this study seeks to ascertain the extent to which the independent variables (competence, commitment, and work motivation) impact the engagement variable (employee performance) and the intervention variable (discipline). This study employed the Structural Equation Modeling with the Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) technique for data analysis. The analysis's findings demonstrate that employee performance at KKP Bangka Pratama is positively and significantly impacted by the discipline variable and that competence, dedication, and work motivation have a positive and large impact on both of these variables.
Psychological Meaningfulness and Contextual Performance: Mediation Role of Employee Engagement
Authors: Cudjor Samuel Kwesi , Arkaifie Samuel Jabez , Opata Grace
Published: November 2024

Research has increasingly focused on psychological factors that enhance employee engagement and improve outcomes. While prior studies have shown a positive link between psychological meaningfulness and contextual performance, the mediating role of employee engagement in this relationship remains underexplored. This study investigated the connections between psychological meaningfulness, employee engagement, and contextual performance. Specifically, it examined how psychological meaningfulness influences contextual performance, the impact of psychological meaningfulness on employee engagement, and the effect of employee engagement on contextual performance. Data from 380 nurses in Ghana were analyzed using PLS-SEM 3. The results revealed that psychological meaningfulness significantly enhances both employee engagement and contextual performance. Moreover, employee engagement was positively linked to contextual performance and served as a significant mediator in the relationship between psychological meaningfulness and contextual performance. These findings suggest that organizations should prioritize psychological meaningfulness to foster employee dedication and enthusiasm, which, in turn, boosts job performance and participation in activities benefiting both individuals and the organization
Keywords: Contextual Performance; Employee Engagement; Employee Engagement Theory; Nurses; Psychological Meaningfulness
Intention to Consume Halal Pharmaceutical Products Influenced by Religiosity and Knowledge through Attitudes in Jember
Authors: Mahardiyanto Agus , Subagio N. Ari , Camelia Atika Nora , Prianto Fajar Wahyu , Ariyanti Rini
Published: November 2024

The Indonesian government did everything it could to stop the virus from spreading during the COVID-19 pandemic, including distributing vaccines. Regarding the immunization campaign, the City of Jember in East Java Province had a variety of reactions, including uncertainty over the vaccine's efficacy, safety, and halal (permitted to consume according to Islamic law). Refusing the vaccination, which is seen as a medicine, is interpreted as a way of expressing a desire to use halal pharmaceuticals. Through the mindset of the Jember community, this study seeks to examine the substantial impact of religiosity and halal awareness on the desire to use halal pharmaceutical items. Purposive sampling procedures were used to choose 100 respondents from the community of Jember drug users. The Path Analysis using SPSS analysis tool version 23 is the analysis technique employed. The study's findings indicate that views are significantly influenced by religion and halal awareness. Then, the desire to consume was strongly influenced by religion, halal knowledge, and attitude. Halal religiosity and knowledge significantly influenced consumption intentions through attitudes, according to the route test results. Therefore, via the mindset of the Jember community, religion, and halal knowledge have a major impact on the desire to use halal pharmaceutical items.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM KORBAN PROSTITUSI ANAK MELALUI MEDIA SOSIAL DITINJAU DARI HUKUM POSITIF INDONESIA
Authors: Aprilianti Astri , Situmeang Sahat Maruli Tua
Published: November 2024

Prostitusi anak melalui media sosial terhadap anak mengalami peningkatan yang siginifikan. Hal ini dikarenakan kurang nya perlindungan dan penegakan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah terhadap korban anak. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganilisis kurangnya perlindungan dan penegakan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah ditinjau dari Hukum Positif. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normative. Hasil dari penelitian ini, kita bisa melihat belum optimal nya perlindungan terhdap anak korban prostitusi anak melalui media sosial, sehingga di perlukan nya optimalisasi dan ketegasan pemerintah dalam menegakan prostitusi anak melalui media sosial terhadap anak serta implementasi dari UU Perlindungan Anak.
PERBANDINGAN KASUS PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA KORPORASI TERHADAP KECELAKAAN LALU LINTAS DI INDONESIA DAN AMERIKA SERIKAT
Authors: Purba Andika Temanta , Azwar T. Keizerina Devi
Published: November 2024

Corporations are often overlooked in legal developments and participation in legal construction, making them vulnerable to access to justice. Corporations must obtain the same rights as humans in accordance with the legislation on corporations as legal subjects. This is to ensure fairness for those working within the company. The purpose of this research is to examine, discover facts, and analyze criminal liability for corporations regarding their vehicles involved in traffic accidents and to make a legal comparison between Indonesia and the United States. The method used is a type of normative juridical writing method using a case approach. Case examples were obtained from the Directory of Decisions of the District Courts in Indonesia and the Directory of Civil Courts in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States. The research found that: The Traffic Law only focuses on the vehicle drivers; however, the reality is that some traffic accidents occur because companies do not conduct periodic testing on their vehicles. Periodic testing is the responsibility of the company to conduct testing periodically on its vehicles every 6 months, both used for public transportation and freight. However, based on the cases described: In Indonesia, traffic accidents caused by the company's negligence in periodic testing only focus on the driver's fault. Meanwhile, in the United States, the victim can file a lawsuit for damages in court, so the court decides that the company (Amazon) is fined USD 44.6 billion to the victim. Current traffic legislation in Indonesia is certainly not fully supportive of legal subjects; therefore, it is necessary to incorporate corporate criminal liability into the Traffic and Road Transportation Law in the future.
STOLEN ASSET RECOVERY TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI (Pendekatan Sistem Pembalikan Beban Pembuktian terhadap Aset Hasil Kejahatan Tindak Pidana Korupsi)
Authors: Imron Ali
Published: November 2024

Tindak pidana korupsi merupakan suatu kejahatan yang dikategorikan sebagai kejahatan luar biasa. Perbuatan kejahatan tersebut tentu berdampak pada kerugian, dengan demikian pemulihan aset harus dilakukan. Konsep pemulihan aset lebih mengarah kepada korban kejahatan agar dapat kembali memperoleh asetnya yang hilang dalam tindak kejahatan. pembalikan beban pembuktian diperlukan dalam upaya pemulihan asset, dan sebagai pelaksanaan pengembalian asset. Metode yang menggunakan jenis penelitian yuridis normatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini bahwa penegakan hukum untuk memulihkan kembali kerugian negara, pemulihan aset yang akibat kejahata korupsi bisa dilakukan melalui sistem pebalikan beban pembuktian. Pembalikan beban pembuktian yang bersifat terbatas dan berimbang, perampasan barang bergerak yang berwujud atau yang tidak berwujud atau barang  tidak bergerak digunakan untuk atau yang diperoleh dari tindak pidana korupsi, termasuk perusahaan milik terpidana di mana tindak pidana korupsi dilakukan.  Asset Recovery dari perspektif undang-undang tindak pidana Korupsi Asset recovery dalam perundang-undangan tindak pidana korupsi dilakukan melalui jalur pidana maupun jalur perdata. Pendekatan melalui jalur pidana undang-undang tindak pidana korupsi mengatur tentang proses pengembalian aset melalui jalur pidana.
Adaptation of Ukrainians to forced migration: a study of psychosocial models and factors
Authors: Yefimova Anna
Published: November 2024

The issue of adaptation to migration is particularly relevant due to the large number of Ukrainians who have been temporarily or permanently displaced since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. This article analyzes empirical results to identify the peculiarities of social and psychological adaptation of Ukrainians to forced migration. Two models of socio-psychological adaptation are identified: a passive model for those forced to migrate due to the war, and an active model for those who migrated consciously. The study finds that the process of socio-psychological adaptation of forced Ukrainian migrants is based on the conflict between the desire to integrate into a new socio-cultural environment and the desire to return to their homeland, resulting in a pronounced affective component. This passive adaptation relies on external control and resources. In contrast, the active model of adaptation of voluntary migrants reveals internal psychological resilience and a focus on self-realization and integration. The article concludes by highlighting the need for psychological interventions aimed at developing subjectivity and problem-solving strategies to optimize the adaptation process for forced Ukrainian migrants.
Effect of storage time on antioxidant content in seeds of agricultural plants
Authors: Bobrova Mariia , Gencheva Viktoriia , Holodaieva Olena , Myhal Ivan , Tsviakh Olha
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the impact of storage time on the prooxidant-antioxidant balance (PAB) in seed tissues of 12 agricultural plant species, including both monocots and dicots. We measured superoxide generation, TBA-active products, and the activity of enzymatic antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and cytochrome oxidase) and non-enzymatic antioxidants (ascorbic acid and glutathione). Biochemical parameters were recorded monthly for one year.

Our results demonstrated that the activity of enzymatic antioxidants and the content of non-enzymatic antioxidants decreased with increased seed storage time. Conversely, both the generation of reactive oxygen species and the level of free radical damage to biomolecules increased. The percentage change in free radical peroxidation and antioxidant protection depended on the initial PAB status of the seeds. Monocots exhibited a greater overall increase in prooxidant activity during storage, while dicots showed a less pronounced decrease in antioxidant content. A notable surge in prooxidant activity and a corresponding decline in antioxidant activity occurred at 9-10 months of storage for dicots and 6-7 months for monocots. These findings highlight the importance of considering storage time and species-specific differences to optimize planting strategies and seed care, as well as the use of appropriate plant foods.
Assessment of public trust in the media under martial law
Authors: Pohrebniak Inha , Soshynska Viktoriia , Kharamurza Daria , Polishchuk Tetiana , Fruktova Yana
Published: November 2024

The aim of the article is to analyse changes in trust in different types of media. The article revealed that the decreased trust in traditional media and the growing role of social networks during military conflicts significantly affect the information space and the public’s trust in traditional mass media. The results of the statistical analysis and linear regression indicate a steady trend of decreasing trust in mass media in the Ukrainian media space, which is at a level of 10% every year. The study assesses the level of public trust in the media under martial law, considering the ethical and philosophical aspects that influence trust formation. Interpreting the results, it is possible to point out the importance of adapting media strategies and communication approaches to maintain the trust of the audience and improve the quality of social dialogue, communication policy. A promising direction for further development is the study of the impact of long-term information campaigns on public trust in the media.
Innovative technologies for the development of critical thinking in students
Authors: Chashechnikova Olga , Odintsova Oksana , Hordiienko Iryna , Danylchuk Oksana , Popova Liudmyla
Published: November 2024

The article reveals the content and level of critical thinking; the key provisions of the philosophy of education, on which the organization of the development of critical thinking of students of higher education should be based, are highlighted; the levels of the process of formation of critical thinking skills and the most important factors and components of the development of critical thinking are considered. The methodological foundations of the research are: leading propositions of the theory of scientific knowledge; general scientific principles of historicism, systematicity, and scientificity; conceptual provisions of pedagogical, psychological, and sociological sciences; ideas of experience based on the simultaneous study of pedagogical, socio-cultural and economic phenomena; philosophical and pedagogical ideas of the development of modern education. The methodological basis of the research is presented on four hierarchically subordinated levels: philosophical, general scientific, specifically scientific, and technological. The diagnostics of the system for improving students' critical thinking and the professional readiness of future specialists allowed us to talk about integrated indicators of the formation of the professional readiness of future specialists and increasing the level of critical thinking of students at the formative stage of the experiment. The increase in students' critical thinking and the formation of professional readiness of future specialists by all indicators is 15%, which is a positive result. Positive changes in the levels of student's critical thinking and the formation of professional readiness of future EG specialists compared to CG were revealed. Increasing the level of this readiness among EG students is due to the introduction of the author's system for improving students' critical thinking with the use of innovative technologies. The conclusion emphasizes that the use of innovative technologies increases the level of critical thinking of students and their professional readiness.
Private international law and parental responsibility: the experience of applying parental responsibility measures to Ukrainians in EU countries
Authors: Sushch Olena
Published: November 2024

The article examines the relationship between parental responsibility as a measure of protection of children's rights and Private International Law on the example of the application of parental responsibility measures to Ukrainians in EU countries. The purpose of the article is to provide a legal analysis of the problem of removal of children from Ukrainian families by social services in the EU countries as a measure of parental responsibility. In the example of the analysis of the national legislation of Spain, Poland, Sweden, Germany and Finland, the differences in the legal regulation of parental responsibility are considered. The most pressing issues that arise when initiating a case on parental responsibility of persons enjoying temporary protection in the EU countries have been identified. The methodological basis of the research is: dialectical method, comparative legal method, method of legal analysis. It has been established that in most cases the removal of children from families as a measure of parental responsibility was applied based on improper performance of parental duties, but there are cases when such measures were of a preventive nature. The need to improve the legal regulation of parental responsibility in the legislation of Ukraine has been identified.
Impact of digital marketing and E-Payments on Saudi online startup consumers
Authors: Alshammari Abdulhamid F.
Published: November 2024

This study explores the impact of digital marketing and payment systems on consumer behavior in Saudi Arabia's online startups. A sample of 291 participants was selected from Hail’s region, in Saudi Arabia. The research employs a mixed-method approach, using SPSS version 2025 for descriptive statistical analysis and Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to examine the relationships between the key constructs and their effects on online purchase outcomes (OP). The study tests nine hypotheses, revealing that Perceived Innovation (PI) has a weak positive effect on OP, but this relationship is not statistically significant. Similarly, Perceived Security (PS) shows a minimal impact on OP, suggesting that these factors may not be as influential in the context of digital payment adoption as initially expected. The model's high R-square values for intention to purchase online (IPO) (0.654) and OP (0.594) indicate that it successfully explains a substantial portion of the variance in these outcomes. These findings offer valuable insights into the factors driving digital payment adoption and online purchasing behavior in Saudi Arabia. The study underscores the need for businesses to consider regional and cultural contexts when developing digital marketing strategies for effectively promoting digital commerce in diverse markets.