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Antibacterial Activity and Determination of Total Phenol and Flavonoid of Carica papaya L. Ethanol Extract
Authors: Karo-Karo Sry Ulina , Arianto Anayanti , Salim Emil
Published: March 2023

Infectious diseases are Indonesia's most common. Antibiotics are used to treat infections. Medicine needs new antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics from plants are possible. Papaya leaf carpain alkaloids may be antibacterial. This study determined papaya leaf compound content, flavonoids' total phenol content, and the optimal concentration of papaya leaf ethanol extract that inhibits Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The first stages of the research were the maceration of papaya leaf extract with 96% ethanol solvent, the phytochemical screening test (alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, tannin, and steroid and triterpenoid tests), total phenol and total flavonoids tests, and the paper disc antibacterial activity test. Alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, steroids, and saponins were found in papaya leaf ethanol extract. Papaya leaf ethanol extract has 59.05 mgQE/g flavonoids and 56.80 GAE/g phenols. The antibacterial activity test of papaya leaf ethanol extract measured the diameter of the inhibitory zone on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, steroids, and saponins were found in papaya leaf ethanol extract. Papaya leaf ethanol extract has 59.05 mgQE/g flavonoids and 56.80 GAE/g phenols. Papaya leaf ethanol extract had the best inhibition zone diameter for Staphylococcus aureus at 150 mg/mL (12.85 mm) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa at 150 mg/mL (13.10 mm).
The Agility, Adaptation, And Business Optimization, Normal Era For Entrepreneur In Indonesia
Authors: Puspitaloka Mahadewi Erlina , Septyanto Dihin , Reza Hilmy Mohamad , Tamzil Fachmi
Published: March 2023

The present study reports the first comprehensive study about agility, adaptation, and rebuilt the business in new era after covid-19 in Indonesia. Business resilience is very important to achieve the rise of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), because of their important role in the national economy. Most business organizations in Indonesia have experienced disruption caused by the covid-19 pandemic, not a few have ended up bankrupt and unable to survive. Businessmen as well as marketers need to manage marketing activities that are adaptive and flexible according to the potential of MSMEs through agile marketing. This research aims to formulate a framework for business revival during and after a crisis like covid-19. This research is expected to provide insights into effective marketing division procedures for business organizations in dealing with business disruptions. A qualitative descriptive approach was used in this study to obtain an overview of the situation experienced by SMEs. Data collection methods used by way of interviews, observation, and documentation, by using purposive sampling method in selecting research sources. Methods of source triangulation and technique triangulation were used in this study to ensure data validation. The data sources for this research are five MSME actors (owners). The results of this study indicate that agile, adaptation, optimization of company business and marketing can be used as solutions to deal with business disruptions in the new normal era. It is hoped in the future that MSMEs can restore their business conditions slowly and be able to revive after the pandemic
SPATIAL AND DIAMETRIC EVOLUTION OF A RARE SPECIES, PRUNUS AVIUM, IN DIFFERENT BIOTOPES IN NORTHWEST TUNISIA
Authors: NOURI Jdaidi , HOUCINE Selmi , FOUED Aloui , ABBES Chaabane
Published: March 2023

This paper aimed to investigate and analyse the diametric and spatial distribution of Prunus avium populations in Tunisia. This study may help us document better information about the ecological processes and its functioning. Dendrometric and ecological data were collected on four square plots of an area of 1 ha each within two forests, Tabarka and Ain Draham, in northwest Tunisia. The results presented in this work show that P. avium individuals present a diametrical structure in the form of an "inverted J" translated by the dominance of the seedlings compared to the other classes. The analysis of the spatial distribution shows that wild cherry is identified by its aggregates and variable size (approximately 5 m and 20 m). It is coherent with the mode of vegetative propagation by suckering and the dispersal of fruits by birds.
This investigation opens insight into other species to ensure good sustainable management of natural resources.
Prevalencia de problemas de agudeza visual en la comunidad estudiantil uvm reynosa
Authors: Arredondo Sanjuanita Ornelas , García Laisha Karime García , Vazquez Lissa Alanis Camacho
Published: March 2023

Introducción: La agudeza visual se define como la capacidad del sistema de visión para percibir, detectar o identificar objetos especiales en condiciones de iluminación adecuadas. La detección temprana de alteraciones de la agudeza visual permite promover la salud visual y prevenir enfermedades oculares a temprana edad.  Objetivos: Obtener una prevalencia del porcentaje de alumnos del campus UVM Reynosa que cuentan con algún problema visual. Metodología: El diseño de esta investigación es descriptivo, observacional y transversal. La muestra estuvo conformada por 130 alumnos de la Universidad del Valle de México de diversas carreras que contaban con los criterios de inclusión. Se aplicó una encuesta con preguntas sobre antecedentes y sintomatología oftalmológica y su promedio académico actual. Posteriormente se realizó un examen de agudeza visual con una tabla de Snellen a 6 metros de distancia. Resultados: El 47 % del alumnado contaba con una agudeza visual normal, mientras que el 53% presentó un déficit visual. Conclusiones: La mayoría de los alumnos contaba con problemas de agudeza visual y la gran mayoría utilizaba los aparatos electrónicos de forma muy regular durante casi más de 5 horas al día por lo que incluso aquellos que no se les detectó ningún problema podrían llegar a desarrollar algún problema después, es necesario que los estudiantes estén informados acerca de medidas preventivas que pueden poner en práctica para cuidar su salud y evitar algún trastorno visual a una edad temprana, además es también necesario que sepan identificar los síntomas que se pueden llegar a presentar para un diagnóstico temprano de alguna alteración visual.
On the financial support of arthroplasty of large joints in changing financial and economic conditions
Authors: Nikolaev N. S. , Andreeva V. E. , Deverinskiy A. N. , Preobrazhenskaya E. V.
Published: March 2023

Diseases of various joints among adults in Russia are noted in 33 %. Among them, 10 to 15 % of patients require surgical treatment. Endoprosthesis replacement of large limb joints is a highly demanded high-tech operation that significantly improves the functional motor capabilities and quality of life of the patient. The aim of the study: to highlight the problematic issues of fnancing high-tech medical care in the profle «Traumatology and Orthopedics».

Materials and methods. On the example of hip and knee arthroplasty, an analysis was made of the realities of fnancing high-tech medical care in a changing fnancial and economic environment.

Results. Proposals are presented to bring the costs closer to the cost standards in the provision of high medical care, adjust tariﬀs, redistribute the burden on federal institutions in the provision of traumatological and orthopedic care.

Conclusion. The forthcoming changes in funding sources for knee and hip arthroplasty will increase the fnancial defcit in the provision of these types of care, especially in revision arthroplasty; will lead to a deterioration in the quality and results of treatment – an increase in the number of complications and repeated revision operations. The proposed measures are focused on the optimal use of budgetary resources.
Categorical Modeling of Determinants of Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy of Women MSMEs in Pacitan
Authors:   Lecturer of Faculty of Economics & Business, Universitas Tarumanagara, l. Tanjung Duren Utara 1, 11470 Jakarta, DKI, Indonesia, Roni Setyawan Ignatius , Ramli Ishak ,   Lecturer of Faculty of Economics & Business, Universitas Tarumanagara, l. Tanjung Duren Utara 1, 11470 Jakarta, DKI, Indonesia, Listyarti Indra ,   Lecturer of Faculty of Economics & Business, Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas. Jl. Nginden Semolo 34-36 , 60118, Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

Preliminary research data prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, namely that 150 women MSME had unique characteristics in terms of sociodemographic factors and levels of financial literacy and inclusion. It can be empirically proven that these three variables will have an important role in each other through the multiInomial logit categorical equation model according to the Bayar et al. research procedure. al. (2020). The important result to be achieved is that the researchers want to prove the business potential of women SMEs in Pacitan, which so far has not been exposed to BI UMKM as a common market place for all SMEs in Indonesia. There is a stigma that the low financial literacy and inclusion (OJK) score of MSME actors is a negative effect of less exposure to the business potential of MSME actors in the local area. The results of this study succeeded in describing the sociodemographic profile of women MSME in Pacitan with several characteristics, namely the dominance of having a productive age of 40-55 years, the majority having high school education; have a turnover of over 10 million per month and most of them have used access to bank and non-bank financial institutions, usually pawnshops for storage and credit applications. Furthermore, this study succeeded in proposing a categorical equation model with multinomial logistic regression through STATA 13.0 software on the three attributes of low, medium and high financial literacy and inclusion referring to the research model from Bayar et.al. (2020) and managed to find that the sociodemographic variable of age is always a determining factor in each model panel. The implication is that individually, women MSME actors with high financial literacy can make financial decisions more quickly than just participating in mentoring or the community in such area.
Skin Expander to Enhance Anterior Coverage in Knee Liberation Surgery One Case Report
Authors:   Senior Consultant Surgeon of Saigon International Traumatology Orthopaedic Hospital, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam, Phuc Le
Published: March 2023

A female 11 years old, right knee stiffness since childhood. Able walking, but unable running, difficult sitting. Right knee Range of Motion 0-0-3°. Thigh muscle atrophy 2cm. Right lower limb axes well aligned. Rectus femoris muscle very tense, easy to feel under skin. Patella alta, 3 cm above normal position. Skin of anterior knee is in normality, but predictorily when flexion 120°, skin closure is impossible. Nerves and vessels are in normal condition. MRI shows severe contracture of Rectus Femoris. Vastus intermedius, lateralis and medialis are almost normal. Few adhesions inside the joint. Patellofemoral articulation smooth. First operation: placing a 300ml skin expander at prepatellar space, then inflate 300ml water by 10 times. Second operation: remove skin expander, lengthening Rectus Femoris 6 cm. Knee flexion 130°.Easy skin closure. 28th postoperative day, closed manipulation was performed under general anesthesia to achieve knee flexion 130°, then knee kept flexed for 2 hours. Knee flexion-extension was crucial exercise in longterm physical therapy. Last examination at 8th month postoperatively: almost normal walking, slight running, Knee Range of Motion 0-0-115°. By this case, presumable conclusion is skin expander may enhance the anterior coverage for the patients in knee liberation surgery
Updated estimates of harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) bycatch in the Danish North Sea bottom-set gillnet fishery
Authors: Larsen Finn , Vinther Morten
Published: March 2023

The bycatch of harbour porpoise in the Danish North Sea bottom-set gillnet fisheries between 1987-2001 is estimated using two methods involving extrapolation of observer data. When observed entanglements are extrapolated to fleet level based on target species landings, the annual bycatch was estimated to be in the range of 2,867-7,566 harbour porpoise with a mean of 5,817. When observations are extrapolated based on fishing effort, estimates are in the range of 3,887-7,366 porpoises with a mean of 5,591. Both methods estimate a significant reduction in bycatch in the most recent years due to a decrease in both effort and landings. However, the reduction is less pronounced with the effort based method.
Behavioural responses of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) to whalewatching boats near Isla de la Plata, Machalilla National Park, Ecuador
Authors: Scheidat Meike , Castro Cristina , Gonzalez Janira , Williams Rob
Published: March 2023

Machalilla National Park, on the coast of mainland Ecuador, supports a growing whalewatching industry that focuses on Southern Hemisphere humpback whales, which spend the austral winter (June-September) in this area. This study was designed to measure short-term reactions of whales to the whalewatching vessel activity typically seen in this area for two reasons: (1) to identify the nature of whales’ avoidance response, if any, in order to draft whalewatching guidelines that help local mariners identify when they may be disturbing whales; and (2) to quantify the magnitude of any avoidance response, to examine how this relatively understudied population behaves around boats compared with whales in other whalewatching areas. A shore-based theodolite tracking team created a ‘natural’ experiment to observe relationships between whalewatching traffic and whale behaviour in 1998 and 1999. Swim speed and path directness of humpback whales were measured in the absence of boats, and how those parameters changed when boats arrived was recorded. When whales entered the study area accompanied by boats, a record was made of how their behaviour changed after the boats left. Humpback whales reacted to the approach of whalewatching boats by increasing swim speed significantly, and adopted a much more direct path after boats left. Future research is needed to determine whether responses vary with number, proximity or type of vessel. Similarly, future studies are recommended to determine whether different age-sex classes vary in vulnerability to disturbance. Meanwhile, this study enables provision of much-needed, practical advice to local operators who are concerned that they may be disturbing whales: one way that mariners can tell if they are causing disturbance is if they need to increase their vessel’s speed to keep pace. The average behavioural responses measured were strong enough to recommend that Machalilla National Park adopt precautionary management procedures to limit number and proximity of vessels.
Cetacean strandings in Oregon and Washington between 1930 and 2002
Authors: Norman S. A. , Bowlby C. E. , Brancato M. S. , Calambokidis J. , Duffield D. , Gearin P. J. , Gornall T. A. , Gosho M. E. , Hanson B. , Hodder J. , Jeffries S. J. , Lagerquist B. , Lambourn D. M. , Mate B. , Norberg B. , Osborne R. W. , Rash J. A. , Riemer S. , Scordino J.
Published: March 2023

The Northwest Region (NWR) Marine Mammal Stranding Network was created in the early 1980s to provide a consistent framework in which to collect and compile data about marine mammal strandings in Oregon and Washington. The NWR includes the nearshore waters and 4,243km (2,632 n.miles) of coastline. For the years 1930-2002, there were 904 stranding events, representing 951 individual animals and 23 species: 4 species of balaenopterids, 1 eschrichtiid, 2 physeterids, 4 ziphiids, 10 delphinids and 2 phocoenids. Gender was determined for 343 males and 266 females. Only one mass stranding was recorded (sperm whales: 1979). A few species comprised the majority (71%) of stranding events in the NWR: harbour porpoise (34%), gray whales (23%), Dall’s porpoise (12%) and Pacific white-sided dolphins (4%). There was a steep increase (511%) in the number of stranding reports beginning in the 1980s with over 86% of all records occurring during the last two decades (1980s and 1990s). The general trend of increased reported strandings during the last two decades corresponds to the formation of a formal stranding network and a heightened interest and dedication by the public and government agencies in reporting and documenting strandings. For all events combined, the primary stranding peak was April-July. Since stranding recoveries depend heavily on reports from the general public, most stranding records were in summer when more people are present along the coastline. Individual species or species groups showed varying levels of conformity to this overall seasonal trend. The value and limitations of the use of strandings data in a management context are discussed.
Winter distribution and abundance of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) off Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Zerbini Alexandre N. , Andriolo Artur , Da Rocha Jesuina M. , Simoes-Lopes Paulo Cesar , Siciliano Salvatore , Pizzorno Jose Luiz , Waite Janice M. , DeMaster Douglas P. , VanBlaricom Glenn R.
Published: March 2023

The Brazilian coast is recognised as a Southern Hemisphere humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) wintering ground (IWC breeding stock ‘A’). The northeastern coast of Brazil was an important whaling ground in the 20th century. Shipboard sighting surveys were conducted in this area to evaluate large whales’ distribution and density in 1999 and 2000. Humpback whale sightings (n = 81, 153 individuals) were recorded using line transect methodology. Data from the 2000 survey were used to estimate abundance over the continental shelf from 5 to 12°S (20,040km2 ). A total of 872.1km were surveyed on effort. Humpback whales were distributed from nearshore to the 800m isobath, but 93.5% of sightings were recorded shoreward of the 300m isobath. The relatively high density off northeastern Brazil suggests that the species is reoccupying historical areas of distribution and the presence of newborn individuals indicates that calving and nursing occur in the area. The hazard rate model best fit perpendicular distance data. Abundance was estimated at 628 individuals (CV = 0.335, 95% CI = 327-1,157). This estimate probably corresponds to only a portion of the breeding population. Therefore, additional studies must be conducted to estimate the total size of the humpback whale population wintering off Brazil.
The Effects of Word-of-mouth information characteristics of YouTube Food Content on Word-of-mouth Intention: Focusing on the Mediating Role of trust
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Son Yeong-Jun , Lim Hyun-Cheol
Published: March 2023

This study verified the relationship between word-of-mouth information characteristics and word-of-mouth intention of YouTube food content and verified the mediating effect of trust. The results are as follows. First, consensus, vividness, timeliness among word-of-mouth information characteristics of YouTube food content had a statistically significant positive(+) effect on trust. However, community interaction did not appear to have a significant effect on trust. Second, trust was found to have a positive(+) effect on word-of-mouth intention. Third, among word-of-mouth information characteristics of YouTube food content, consensus, timeliness were found to have a statistically significant positive(+) effect on word-of-mouth intention. However, vividness and interactivity did not have a significant effect on word-of-mouth intention. Fourth, in the relationship between word-of-mouth information characteristics and word-of-mouth intention, consensus, vividness, and timeliness showed a mediating effect of trust, but interactivity showed no mediating effect.
The Effect of Food Delivery App Quality on Perceived Usefulness and Continuous Usage Intention
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Bae In-Ho
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the quality of food delivery app on perceived usefulness and to verify the relationship between these perceived usefulness and the continuous usage intention of food delivery app. For this study, sample data were collected from October 24 to November 20, 2022. A survey was conducted targeting restaurant consumers in Chungcheongnam-do who had experience using food delivery app. Sampling was conducted by the convenience sampling method, and 270 copies of the questionnaire were distributed. Of these, a total of 257 copies were used for this analysis, excluding the questionnaires that were answered insincerely. The results of the analysis are as follows. First, the only information quality among the quality of food delivery app had a positive significant effect on perceived usefulness. Service quality had no significant effect on perceived usefulness. Second, perceived usefulness had a positive significant effect on the continuous usage intention. The results of this study will be able to form a strategic foundation for increasing the continuous usage intention of food delivery app by improving the perceived usefulness through the quality of food delivery app.
The Influence of Vegetarian Choice Attributes and Perceived Value on Attitude and Behavioral Intention
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Jeon Do-Hyun , Jo Myoung-Dae
Published: March 2023

This research studied the influential relationship of vegetarian choice attributes, perceived value, attitude, and behavior intention. The survey was conducted from April 17, 2022 to November 12, 2022, targeting vegetarians who are active in the vegetarian community. Hypotheses were tested on the collected data using SPSS win 22.0 and AMOS 22.0 programs. As a result of the study, health and religion showed a significant influence (+) on cost value in vegetarian choice attributes and perceived value and a significant influence (+) on emotional value and altruistic value in animal welfare and eco-friendliness. Stability indicated a significant influence (+) on emotional value. While emotional value and altruistic value indicated a significant influence (+) on attitude in the effects perceived value has on attitude, cost value did not indicate a significant influence on attitude. Cost value and emotional value displayed a significant influence (+) on behavioral intention in the relationship between perceived value and behavioral intention, whereas altruistic value did not display a significant influence. Attitude showed a significant influence (+) on behavioral intention. The purpose of this research is to study perceived value, attitude, and behavioral intention according to vegetarian choice attributes. It is hoped that this study will help establish strategic marketing plans of the vegetarian market that is gradually developing in the food service industry and contribute to the progress of vegetarian research and forming sound vegetarian culture.
Hepatitis C Virus Prevalence in Hemodialysis Patients in Karbala Province
Authors: Sagban Sahbaa Hafedh
Published: March 2023

Purpose:  The study aimed to evaluate HCV infection rates are widespread in hemodialysis patients and identify any potential HCV infection risk factors in this cohort.
Methods: Hepatitis C virus statistical information was collected from the publicly accessible Karbala province/ Iraq.
Results: All told, 236 dialysis patients, 150 (63.6%) male and 86 (36.4%) female, they are between the ages of 15 and 78 (44.39 + 15.06 S.D.) years. Sampling lasted from May to October 2019-2021. Each HD treatment required three to four hours, and depending on their haemodialysis facility, patients were divided into two shifts for each of their two or three weekly dialyses. Dialysis membranes were single-use, disposable devices.
Conclusions: The information in this study indicated that HCV is prevalent in hemodialysis centers are comparatively high and also demonstrated that the greatest risk factor for developing HCV seems to be the duration of time undergoing hemodialysis therapy, which raises the possibility of nosocomial transmission.
IoT and Fuzzy Logic Applied to Smart Public Hall for COVID-19 Monitoring System
Authors: Nyakuri Jean Pierre , Harerimana Felix , Karanguza Francois , Ghadi Niyomufasha , Mirembe Jean D’Amour , Uwimana Jean Lambert , Habiyaremye Theogene , Ndayisenga Jean Claude , Bizimana Judith
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Since the breakout of COVID-19 pandemic, various preventive measures have been put in place by WHO to prevent the spread of this disease. However, some people are unaware or less likely to follow rules regarding hygiene, physical distancing, properly wearing of face mask and body temperature measurement. One of the best solutions to this challenge is the introduction of the internet of things (IoT) technology to assist in implementation of the preventive measures. This paper presents an IoT-enabled solution that uses Fuzzy logic controller to assess the risks of being COVID-19 infected and monitor environment conditions in the public hall to limit the spread of the coronavirus.      

Methodology: The proposed model employed sensors to measure in real-time the body temperature, hand sanitization, wearing of face mask, room ventilation and IP camera controlled by Fuzzy logic controller for decision making. In addition, it uses raspberry-pi for processing and data transmission to the cloud, liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying data and web application was developed for user interface. The resulting sensor measurements were simulated using MATLAB software and the system made automatic decisions.

Findings: A prototype was implemented effectively and the results obtained from the system were fast, accurate, efficient and cost effective when compared to other commercially available systems.

Unique Contribution to Practice: The actual practice for implementing the preventive measures require the presence of the health care personnel (HCP) which is time consuming and risky for HCP. Therefore, this system works autonomously and effectively in monitoring and controlling the implementation of the COVID-19 preventive measures in the public hall.
The Language of Pushkin, the Language of Putin: Teaching Russian in the United States
Authors: Reagan Timothy
Published: March 2023

Russian language courses and programs in the United States emerged and developed in contexts which were characterized by the conflicting ideologies and politics of the United States and the Soviet Union (and, more recently, the Russian Federation). In addition, such programs have faced a number of other challenges, some of which are related to world language education in the U.S. context more generally, while others are language-specific and concerned only with Russian as a foreign language. This article provides a review of the current status of the teaching and learning of Russian in the United States, and suggests that among the challenges faced by Russian educators are the difficulties associated with learning LCTLs in general (and Russian in particular), political and ideological tensions, the lack of economic returns from the study of Russian, and the general ignorance of Russian society and culture in U.S. society. It is recommended that the recruitment of students can be increased by focusing on heritage language speakers of Russian, while an effort to improve the general knowledge of contemporary Russian society, as well as its history and culture, could also attract non-heritage language students. Ties to local Russian-speaking communities can also promote the study of Russian by U.S. students. Changes to the Russian language curriculum are also required, including the recognition of the diversity in the Russian-speaking world, challenges the concept of the Русский мир, and the inclusion of critical pedagogical approaches.
Pembangunan dan Pengesahan Instrumen Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Penghayatan Terhadap Unsur Tradisi Dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan
Authors: Muda Khadijah , Mohd Tohar Siti Nor Azhani , Johari Mastor Khairul Anwar , Muslim Nazri , Idris Fazilah , Yacob Siti Nor Baya
Published: March 2023

Unsur tradisi merupakan isu sensitif yang boleh mendatangkan pertelingkahan antara kaum. Di media sosial, elemen unsur tradisi sering menjadi punca pergaduhan antara orang Melayu dengan bukan Melayu. Oleh itu, menjadi satu keperluan untuk memahami pengetahuan, sikap dan penghayatan masyarakat terhadap unsur tradisi. Namun, tiada skala pengukuran yang disahkan dan dapat digunakan untuk mengukur pengetahuan, sikap dan penghayatan masyarakat Malaysia terhadap unsur tradisi. Maka, kajian ini akan membangunkan skala yang sah dan dapat digunakan untuk mengukur pengetahuan, sikap dan penghayatan unsur tradisi dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan Malaysia. Metodologi kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dijalankan secara keratan rentas terhadap 2389 responden melalui pensampelan berkelompok ke atas responden Melayu, Cina dan India di Semenanjung Malaysia, berusia 18 tahun dan ke atas. Instrumen soal selidik dibangunkan sendiri berdasarkan elemen unsur tradisi yang terdapat dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan dan model KAP (knowledge, attitude and practices) dan disemak oleh pakar bidang sosiologi perlembagaan dan psikometrik. Seterusnya ujian rintis dijalankan sebanyak dua kali, dan etika penyelidikan diperoleh serta kajian sebenar dijalankan. Setelah selesai pengumpulan data melalui media sosial, pengesahan serta kebolehpercayaan konstruk dan item dilakukan menggunakan analisis Item Response Theory (IRT) dan Conformation Factor Analysis menggunakan perisian SPSS, Jamovi dan Amos. Hasil kajian menunjukkan 34 item bagi konstruk pengetahuan, sikap dan penghayatan sah dan dapat digunakan berdasarkan kepada kesahan dalaman ketiga-tiga konstruk (Cronbach α > .70). Namun beberapa item bagi konstruk sikap dan penghayatan perlu dibuang iaitu item-item yang mempunyai factor loading yang rendah. Implikasinya, item-item yang tinggal lebih mengukur dengan tepat dan tidak berlaku pertindihan antara item.
Vaxx-Confident and Vaxx-Hesitant Agents: Factors Affecting COVID-19 Vaccination Willingness Among Young Adults in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Authors: Wan Puspa Melati , Ali Affezah , Ng Miew Luan
Published: March 2023

In February 2021, the government of Malaysia started the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination with the frontlines, such as healthcare personnel, essential services, and defense and security personnel. This effort was followed by the second phase of vaccination between April to August 2021 with senior citizens and high-risk groups, followed by the third phase from May 2021 to February 2022 with individuals aged 18 and above. Though this plan has been widely publicized and seemed to be carried out as planned, not much is known about the reaction of young adults getting vaccinated. As such, the current research was conducted to examine the (1) willingness of Malaysian young adults to get vaccinated, (2) contributing factors, and (3) hindrance factors towards vaccination among young adults. A self-administered online survey method was employed in this study, with 306 Malaysian young adults living in Klang Valley as research samples. The findings indicated that 74.5% of the respondents were willing to get vaccinated and that most of them, regardless of their vaccination willingness, emphasized the salient role that reliable and trusted information plays in shaping their inclinations. Based on their reported willingness, the respondents were categorized into two categories: vaxx-confident and vaxx-hesitant agents. The agents of socialization that were analyzed and discussed were news and media, family members, government, and opinion leaders. The two-way socialization processes that promote and hinder their COVID-19 vaccination were further discussed and highlighted.
Reconstruction of Proto Central of Pahang River Phoneme
Authors: Zaidi Muhammad Norsyafiq , Aman Rahim , Abdul Hamid Shahidi
Published: March 2023

This study reconstructed the proto-phoneme of consonants for a subdialect in the central basin of the Pahang River. The length of this river is 459 kilometres, and the area in the centre part of the river was selected to perform comparative linguistics observations. Five research sites were selected for this study purpose, namely Kuala Tembeling (KT), Lada (LDA), Jeransang (JRG), Kedondong (DDG), and Bukit Nikmat (BMT), based on their distinctive phonological characteristics. The research sites were visited twice to ensure the authenticity of the gathered data. The data were screened to extract cognate words using Crowley’s framework. Crowley’s sound correspondence set (SCS) was employed to evaluate and extract proto-phonemes. After the phonemes were retrieved, the reconstructed proto-phoneme of Adelaar was used as a point of comparison. The findings revealed that Proto-Centre Pahang river (PCPr) has 18 ancient consonant phonemes (*p, *b, *t, *d, *k, *ɡ, *m, *n, *ɲ, *ŋ, *l, *s, *ɣ, *h, *c, *ɟ, *w, and *j). The distribution of these consonants is diverse and depends on the consonant type. A vocalic feature of PCPr, such as vowels and diphthongs, should be the subject of future discussion to arrive at definitive conclusions regarding phonological changes between PCPr and Proto-Malayic (PM).
Objet petit a and Jouissance: A Critical Study of Gaulib Shiraz Dhalla’s The Exiles (2011)
Authors: Nithyananda Katta Sandhya Devi , Nittali Kirankumar
Published: March 2023

The experiences of homosexual individuals are diverse and unique. Suppression of desire is consequential when homosexuality is considered a taboo, and heterosexuality is rooted in a social and cultural organizations. This research paper attempts to analyze Gaulib Shiraz Dhalla’s The Exiles using the concepts of Jacques Lacan’s objet petit a and jouissance. Jouissance describes the deeply rooted yearning/surplus enjoyment, and objet petit a discusses the lack that is present in an individual, which sets forth a journey of seeking fulfillment. This study also focuses on the difficulties of confronting one’s homoerotic desires and attempts to demonstrate how the deeply embedded heteronormative society, including the family, suppresses and prevents homoerotic desires from attainment. The paper found that the heteronormative society does influence one’s attainment of homoerotic desires, which results in the suppression of such desires accompanied by shame, despair, and loss. This paper also discovered how heteronormativity, especially the societal and cultural stigma, can be detrimental to homosexual individuals from achieving objet petit a and jouissance.
Sistem Pakar Pengenalan Angka dan Warna untuk Taman Kanak - Kanak Berbasis Multimedia
Authors: Syaefudin Achmad , Yusti Annasya Bela , Herawati Hetty
Published: March 2023

Perkembangan zaman dan kecanggihan teknologi yang maju di kehidupan kita membuat orang tua dan guru memiliki peran penting dalam pengenalan teknologi yang ada. Salah satunya yaitu komputer. Saat sekarang ini komputer tidak asing lagi bagi dunia anak karena memang anak sudah mengenal komputer tetapi hanya sekedar untuk permainan baginya, baik secara offline maupun secara online. Untuk itu, semenjak dini pendidik perlu mengenalkan teknologi tersebut kepada anak-anak kita. Dalam penggunaan aplikasi berbasis multimedia pengenalan angka  dan warna ini, kita bisa memberikan pembelajaran pengenalan angka dan warna dengan system yang baru dan tentu saja menyenangkan dengan tampilan, dan lagu lagu yang menarik. Selain itu, komputer juga bisa mengembangkan segala aspek perkembangan anak baik kognitif, bahasa, fisik motorik, seni dan lain-lain sebagainya, maka memang diharuskan untuk pengenalan komputer pada anak usia dini ini.
Algoritma Apriori untuk Mengetahui Pola Beli Konsumen Pada Sistem Informasi Market Basket Analysis Berbasis Andriod
Authors: Katarina Sianturi Susy , Satriani Fansuri Dina , Najmiatul Aini Wiwin
Published: March 2023

Perubahan pola beli konsumen yang terjadi pada Toko Sembako Siger mengakibatkan penumpukan suatu barang pada toko sehingga pemilik toko ragu untuk membeli ulang suatu barang dikarenakan kombinasi barang yang dibeli oleh konsumen berubah-ubah. Oleh sebab itu, dilakukan market basket analysis untuk mengetahui pola beli konsumen sehingga pemilik toko dapat mengambil keputusan dari hasil market basket analysis. Dalam penerapan market basket analysis untuk mengetahui pola beli konsumen digunakan sistem informasi berbasis android yang mengimplementasi teknik data mining yaitu association rule dengan algoritma apriori. Dari hasil pengujian metode aplikasi ini dapat menghasilkan kombinasi barang yang sering dibeli oleh konsumen sampai dengan 3-itemset dengan nilai confidence hingga 100%. Dari keseluruhan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa sistem informasi market basket analysis dengan metode algoritma apriori ini dapat digunakan untuk melakukan market basket analysis terhadap data transaksi pembelian untuk mengetahui pola beli konsumen.
Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Penyakit pada Tanaman Pisang Mas Kirana dengan Pendekatan Fuzzy Logic Tsukamoto
Authors: Sutopo Teguh , Khoiriyatin Nisa Vi
Published: March 2023

Kelembapan, jamur, dan kumbang merupakan  faktor yang dapat menghambat  keberhasilan produksi tanaman pisang mas Kirana. Guna mempermudah petani dan pemilik perkebunan yang ingin memulai pembudidayaan tanaman pisang mas Kirana,  dibutuhkan suatu sistem yang dapat bertugas membantu  mendiagnosa penyakit yang terdapat pada tanaman pisang mas Kirana tersebut, serta memberikan solusi agar dapat menghindari berbagai penyakit yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan serta produksi dari tanaman pisang mas Kirana. Basis pengetahuan yang digunakan dalam sistem pakar ini yaitu pendekatan algoritma fuzzy logic Tsukamoto. Metode ini dapat bekerja dengan baik karena menggunakan aplikasi nilai monoton. Masukannya berupa gejala-gejala yang dialami kemudian akan diproses dengan kaidah (IF–THEN). Keluaran hasil dari tiap-tiap aturan diberikan secara tegas. Sistem pakar dirancang untuk berinteraksi langsung dengan pemakai dengan format dialog tanya jawab. Metode pengembangan sistem menggunakan waterfall dan pemodelan sistem menggunakan UML. Sedangkan alur penelitian digambarkan dengan diagram alir dan  bahasa pemrograman menggunakan PHP.
Model Regresi Logistik untuk Menganalisis Urgensi Auditor Switching : Antara Financial Distress dan Management Turnover pada Perusahaan Sektor Pertambangan
Authors: Effendi Bahtiar
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh tingkat tingkat financial distress dan management turnover terhadap Auditor Switching pada perusahaan sektor pertambangan yang terdaftar pada Bursa Efek Indonesia. Auditor switching sangat berpengaruh terhadap tingkat independensi seorang auditor dalam menjalankan tugas pengauditan guna menilai dan memberikan laporan kewajaran laporan keuangan kliennya. Dalam penelitian ini, populasinya adalah perusahaan sektor pertambangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia antara tahun 2018 sampai dengan tahun 2022. Purposive sampling digunakan untuk memperoleh data dari 55 perusahaan yang berbeda. Analisis regresi logistik dilakukan untuk menganalisis data. Adapun hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yakni auditor switching tidak dipengaruhi secara signifikan oleh tingkat financial distress dan management turnover.
Apresentação
Authors: Klein Joel Thiago , Foroni Consani Cristina
Published: March 2023

Apresentação do volume 21, número 3, da Ethic@ - An International Journal for Moral Philosophy
O falso trilema de Carl Schmitt e a compatibilidade do positivismo jurídico com o ideal de estado democrático de direito
Authors: Lisboa Wladimir Barreto , Baptista Caruso Macdonald Paulo
Published: March 2023

Em sua obra Sobre os três tipos de pensamento jurídico, Carl Schmitt apresenta o positivismo jurídico como normativista em sua estrutura, mas decisionista em suas consequências práticas. A maneira que ele sugeriu de evitar o decisionismo foi pensar o direito não como um sistema abstrato de regras, mas principalmente como uma ordem concreta. Neste artigo, pretendemos primeiro mostrar que as três alternativas de teoria do direito descritas por Schmitt – a saber, o normativismo, o decisionismo e a sua proposta teórica baseada na ordem concreta – são incompatíveis com a realização institucional do ideal de Estado Democrático de Direito tal como este foi concebido por John Rawls. Com esse problema em vista, construímos na sequência uma quarta alternativa de teoria jurídica a partir dos escritos de H. L. A. Hart e Neil MacCormick, a qual seria uma espécie de positivismo jurídico não-normativista que é livre tanto das implicações decisionistas de teorias como a de Kelsen quanto da dependência de algo como a ordem concreta de Schmitt. Nosso último passo consiste em verificar a compatibilidade desta quarta alternativa com a realização do ideal rawlsiano de Estado Democrático de Direito, bem como a viabilidade institucional deste último.
Realismo político e positivismo jurídico na teoria de Jeremy Waldron
Authors: Consani Cristina Foroni
Published: March 2023

O objetivo desse artigo é investigar a relação entre realismo político e positivismo jurídico na teoria de Jeremy Waldron. Em ambos os casos, há a recusa de um tipo de fundamentação moral, seja da política, seja do direito. Além de analisar como se dá a fundamentação da política e do direito na obra de Waldron, este artigo pretende também identificar em que medida uma teoria realista e positivista pode manter como elemento central da política e do direito um valor, tal qual o do desacordo razoável, que parece ser indispensável para a teoria de Waldron.
Impact of platelet endothelial aggregation receptor 1 genotypes and DNA methylation on platelet reactivity in patients with recurrent ischemic stroke treated with clopidogrel
Authors: Yang Jiahui , Bao Zhengjun , Hu Guoyu , Luo Xiaopeng , Zhao Zhen
Published: March 2023

Introduction

The aim of this study is to investigate the role of genetic variation and DNA methylation of PEAR1 rs12041331 in high on-treatment platelet reactivity (HPR) and recurrent ischemic stroke (RIS).

Material and methods

Genotype, methylation, and mRNA of PEAR1 rs12041331 were detected in patients with cerebral ischemia, for the analysis of the effect of PEAR1 rs12041331 on HPR and RIS.

Results

The major G allele of PEAR1 rs12041331 was associated with hypermethylation, which was associated with HPR. This link was not observed for RIS.

Conclusions

The PEAR1 rs12041331 genetic polymorphism and DNA methylation may be among the genetic factors affecting HPR. The correlation between PEAR1 and RIS needs to be studied further.
She’ll be right mate: Australian complacency and national responses to wicked social problems
Authors: Calcutt Bill
Published: March 2023

As the 6th largest country by land mass but 55th by population (exceeding 25 million), and ranked 13th by GDP per capita by the OECD, Australia is often characterised as an affluent developed Western democracy, and seeks to project an international image as a progressive, ethical, fair and tolerant society. This commentary explores inconsistencies between Australia’s idealised identity as a modern egalitarian society concerned with the welfare of all and the economic and social reality for a significant and growing number of citizens; it highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these discrepancies. The commentary attributes contradictions in the Australian character and culture to the absence of a national charter of core values that institutionalises respect for the principles of human dignity and equality.
Pivoting post-pandemic: Not-for-profit arts and culture organisations and a new focus on social impact
Authors: Wearring Andrew , Dalton Bronwen , Bertram Rachel
Published: March 2023

While the Australian arts and cultural sector has been adept at shaping the national conversation around its economic significance, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought multiple and serious challenges. Weakened by years of government defunding, the sector now faces the shocks of shutdowns and social distancing on their bottom line. Post-COVID we propose that arts and culture organisations in the Not-for-profit sector express their contribution to society as social impact, in order to access more diverse sources of funding. This paper looks first at established ways of assessing economic value, then discusses the broader social value of arts and culture organisations. It then explores methods by which this can be measured and reported. Lastly, a review of relevant literature and best practice approaches to social impact measurement is provided, outlining a framework to produce evaluations that both strengthen their programs and enhance their ability to communicate their value to funders.
A NEW APPROACH IN THE DESIGN OF PLANNING STRUCTURAL SCHEMES OF RESIDENTIAL CELLS UNDER CONDITIONS OF PANDEMIC SAFETY
Authors:   “RAS GROUP PROJECT” LLP, Niyazova E.М. ,   International Educational Corporation, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Nurkushevа L.T. ,   “RAS GROUP PROJECT” LLP, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: March 2023

The research article examines the impact and principles of the modernisation of architecture and design in response to pandemics and epidemics of the past. At present, the sanitary and epidemiological requirements in the design process make new demands on the organisation of new techniques not only for the design component, but also for the organisation of the object-spatial structure of objects of object design that contribute to answering the zoning of residential spaces both for the current time and aimed at the future. The article also deals with the fundamental tasks that drive change and become imperative characteristics of contemporary urban housing.
ASSESSMENT OF THE DEGREE OF ENDOGENOUS INTOXICA-TION IN PERITONSILLITIS AND PERITONSILLAR ABSCESSES
Authors:   Belarusian State Medical University, A. R. Sakovich , A. N. Yaskunov ,   Belarusian State Medical University
Published: March 2023

Purulent-inflammatory (including abscessing) diseases of the oropharynx are among the most common pathologies in otorhinolaryngology. More com-mon in young people. Paratonsillitis and paratonsillar abscesses in the vast majority of cases occur against the background of general and endogenous in-toxication, which creates an additional burden on the body and increases the risk of metatonsillar diseases of the internal organs. The simplest and most ac-cessible method for detecting and assessing the degree of endogenous intoxica-tion is the calculation of hematological leukocyte indices of intoxication, car-ried out using the leukocyte formula of a general blood test. 137 patients were examined, including 104 cases of paratonsillar abscess (75.9 %) and 33 cases of paratonsillitis (24.1 %). Age of patients 19–52 years old, males predominat-ed (78 patients). It has been established that the degree of endogenous intoxica-tion does not depend on the nature of the pathological process (non-purulent or purulent) in the paratonsillar tissue, the differences are not significant. Most often, endogenous intoxication of moderate severity was detected: with para-tonsillitis – 57.7 % of cases, with paratonsillar abscess – 60.7 % of cases. There was no strong correlation between the LIIO value and the number of leukocytes in the general blood test.