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Human Rights Problem of Stranded Refugees in A Transit Country
Authors: Finahliyah Hasan
Published: February 2024

Global forced displacement mostly by conflict and persecution continues to escalate dramatically at the end of 2016 and has never been higher since World War II. People fleeing war or another catastrophe who cannot return to their country of origin have been granted asylum in the foreign country. They will be processed to have their claims for refugee status thoroughly assessed by UNHCR in which is named after as a Refugee Status Determination (RSD), a legal process by government or UNHCR to determine whether a person seeking international protection is considered a refugee under international, regional or national law. In fact, the vast majority of refugees who intend to migrate to developed states as their final destination, generally settle first in a stable and middleincome country such as Indonesia. As a result, Indonesia is swamped by refugees, and their  condition has been exacerbated by Indonesia status which is not the signatory of  the 1951 Refugee Convention. This status leads to the limitation for accessing human rights of refugees. Thus fulfilling refugee's rights are prevalent due to the uncertainty for resettlement to the third country. Notwithstanding some institutions such as International Organization for Migration (IOM), Immigration, and Social Service department have conducted programs for a refugee to overcome their lack of activities, the implementation is uneven. The findings of this research demonstrates that (1) when refugees are not permitted to get a job, have limited access to education and affordable health facilities, (2) The program sufferes from various difficulties due to the lack of cooperation with related agencies and the lack of human resources, they continue to suffer with their refugee status being negatively affected. This study used a participatory method, observation and literature review. Data is obtained through the interview of refugees and related authorities in different locations. During collecting the data, the author implemented several empowerment programs in refugee community housing as a strategy of the author who encounters difficulties while getting information.
Analisa Kegagalan Misi Perdamaian PBB di Democratic Republic of Congo
Authors: Deni Meutia
Published: February 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) atau yang dulu disebut di Zaire adalah negara yang berlokasi di benua Afrika bagian tengah. Negara ini telah mengalami perang sipil yang berkepanjangan sejak lepas dari kolonialisme Belgia dan menyatakan kemerdekaan pada 30 Juni 1960. DRC paling tidak mengalami 2 kali perang sipil hebat yang bisa dikatakan sebagai perang sipil terbesar di benua Afrika yaitu Perang Congo pertama pada November 1996 sampai dengan Mei 1997, sedangkan Perang Congo kedua dimulai pada tahun 1998 merupakan perang sipil karena konflik etnis yang tidak hanya melibatkan DRC sebagai aktor dalam perang tetapi juga negara-negara tetangganya. Perang sipil dinyatakan berakhir pada tahun 2003 ditandai dengan perjanjian antara pihak yang bertikai ketika Pemerintahan Transisional DRC terbentuk. Fokus paper kali ini adalah pada Perang Sipil Kedua di DRC dan upaya operasi perdamaian PBB dengan rentang waktu fokus penelitian antara tahun 1998-2008. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan peacebuilding triangle Michael W. Doyle yang menyatakan ada 3 faktor yang mempengaruhi keberhasilan peace keeping, peace making dan peace building proses yaitu 1. local capacity (kekuatan domestik yang dimiliki oleh negara yang mengalami perang), 2. hostility (bentuk permusuhan yang mengemuka menjadi perang), 3. international capacity(intervensi atau dukungan dunia internasional). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa kegagalan misi PBB dan kesulitan penciptaan perdamaian di DRC dikarenakan tingginya hostility dan rendahnya local capacity.
Estimating Cotton Canopy Temperature Artifacts in UAV-Based Thermal Measurements
Authors: Goebel Timothy , Young Andrew , Payton Paxton , Maeda Murilo , Lascano Robert , Mahan James
Published: February 2024

Thermal sensors mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been used for crop evaluation. The assembly of multiple UAV images into a composite orthomosaic image that represents an agricultural field is common. The creation of these composite orthomosaic images is predicated on the assumption that the variable of interest, for example, plant height, does not change in the interval between the first image and the last image. Canopy temperature is continuously variable. Thus, in a composite thermal image, the temperature differences between any two points can include both the temperature differences of the two locations, as well as the temperature change occurring during the time the images were captured. A modeling approach was used to investigate these temporal thermal artifacts in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). The objectives were to analyze the average amount of thermal variation that can occur across a field, identify times of maximum variation, and examine the magnitude of these thermal artifacts across the temporal scale of a typical drone mission. As the time between the first image and last image increased from 15 minutes to an hour, the temporal thermal distortion increased from 0.7 to 1.4 °C for a high-water treatment and from 0.9 to 2.8 °C for a low-water treatment. The simulated flights from 1030 to 1230 h had the largest variation and the 1230 to 1430 h and 1430 to 1630 h flights had less thermal variation. Depending on the application, the thermal distortion could range from negligible to potentially significant.
NGHIÊN CỨU MỘT SỐ ĐẶC ĐIỂM LÂM SÀNG, CẬN LÂM SÀNG VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN TỶ LỆ THU TINH TRÙNG BẰNG PHƯƠNG PHÁP MICRO TESE Ở BỆNH NHÂN KLINEFELTER VÔ TINH
Authors: Phạm Đức Minh , Trịnh Thế Sơn , Hồ Sỹ Hùng , Đoàn Thị Hằng , Trịnh An Thiên
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Mô tả một số đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng và các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến tỷ lệ thu tinh trùng bằng phương pháp Micro TESE (microdissection testicular sperm extraction - micro TESE) ở bệnh nhân (BN) Klinefelter vô tinh. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả, tiến cứu trên 35 BN Klinefelter vô tinh tại Viện mô phôi lâm sàng Quân đội, Học viện Quân y, Bệnh viện Nam học và hiếm muộn Hà Nội và Trung tâm IVF, Bệnh viện Đa khoa Hà Nội từ tháng    5 - 12/2023. Kết quả: Độ tuổi trung bình của nhóm đối tượng nghiên cứu là 34 ± 5 năm. Chiều cao, cân nặng trung bình của nhóm đối tượng nghiên cứu lần lượt là 170 ± 6cm và 67,7 ± 9,3kg. Thời gian vô sinh trung bình là 5,3 ± 4,2 năm. Thể tích tinh hoàn trung bình bên trái và bên phải lần lượt là 1,4 ± 0,5mL và 1,4 ± 0,6mL. Tỷ lệ thu được tinh trùng ở BN Klinefelter vô tinh là 25,7%. Các chỉ số lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng tương tự nhau ở nhóm thu được tinh trùng và nhóm không thu được tinh trùng (p > 0,05). Kết luận: Nghiên cứu cho thấy BN mắc hội chứng Klinefelter (Klinefelter syndrome: KS) có những đặc điểm lâm sàng điển hình như thân hình cao lớn, tinh hoàn teo nhỏ; nồng độ hormone FSH, LH tăng rất cao. Tỷ lệ thu được tinh trùng bằng vi phẫu micro TESE ở BN Klinefelter là 25,7%. Không tìm thấy mối liên quan giữa khả năng thu tinh trùng của phương pháp micro TESE ở BN mắc KS vô tinh với đặc điểm lâm sàng và các xét nghiệm nội tiết.
NGHIÊN CỨU NỒNG ĐỘ TESTOSTERONE HUYẾT THANH Ở BỆNH NHÂN NAM MẮC BỆNH THẬN MẠN GIAI ĐOẠN CUỐI
Authors: Phan Bá Nghĩa , Đinh Trọng Hà , Lê Việt Thắng
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Khảo sát nồng độ testosterone huyết thanh ở bệnh nhân (BN) nam giới mắc bệnh thận mạn (BTM) giai đoạn cuối và phân tích mối liên quan với một số đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang thực hiện từ tháng 4 - 10/2023 trên 60 BN nam giới mắc BTM giai đoạn cuối được khám và điều trị tại Bệnh viện Quân y 103; BN có độ tuổi từ 20 - 60 tuổi. Khảo sát nồng độ testosterone huyết thanh bằng xét nghiệm sinh hoá máu và phân tích mối liên quan với một số đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng. Kết quả: Nồng độ testosterone huyết thanh trung bình ở nam giới mắc BTM giai đoạn cuối là 366,4 ± 156,2 ng/dL; có 28,3% (17/60 BN) giảm testosterone < 300 ng/dL. Nồng độ creatinine huyết thanh ở nhóm testosterone < 300 ng/dL cao hơn so với nhóm testosterone ≥ 300 ng/dL, cụ thể là 1070,5 ± 245,2 mmol/L so với 829,8 ± 274,8 mmol/L, p = 0,003. Nồng độ testosterone có mối tương quan nghịch mức độ vừa với nồng độ creatinine máu với R = - 0,38, p = 0,002. Kết luận: Nam giới mắc BTM giai đoạn cuối có nồng độ testosterone giảm thấp, có liên quan với chỉ số creatinine máu, vì vậy, BN BTM cần được xét nghiệm và theo dõi nồng độ testosterone huyết thanh và điều chỉnh kịp thời.
THỰC TRẠNG MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN NGUY CƠ GÂY RA SỰ CỐ PHÓNG XẠ, HẠT NHÂN TRONG THỜI BÌNH
Authors: Lê Trọng Dũng , Nguyễn Hoàng Trung , Hoàng Đức Nhật , Nguyễn Đức Lũy , Tống Đức Minh
Published: February 2024

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng một số yếu tố liên quan đến nguy cơ gây ra sự cố phóng xạ, hạt nhân trong thời bình. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang, thực hiện phỏng vấn 306 cán bộ nhân viên (CBNV) đang làm việc tại 7 đơn vị, trung tâm quân sự và dân sự, có nguy cơ cao xảy ra các sự cố phóng xạ, hạt nhân của nước ta. Kết quả: Đa số ý kiến cho rằng cơ sở vật chất, trang thiết bị trong sử dụng các chất phóng xạ, hạt nhân đều đảm bảo tốt yêu cầu và đáp ứng được yêu cầu, với tỷ lệ lần lượt là 36,9% và 37,6%. Trang bị, dụng cụ được kiểm tra sửa chữa định kỳ chiếm tỷ lệ 69,3%. Thực trạng trang bị các dụng cụ, phương tiện bảo hộ được sử dụng tại các đơn vị khảo sát chưa đồng đều, một số đơn vị chưa xây dựng kế hoạch và tổ chức diễn tập phòng chống sự cố hạt nhân. Có 60,8% đối tượng nghiên cứu đã tham gia tập huấn về công tác bảo đảm an toàn trong sử dụng chất phóng xạ, hạt nhân. Kết luận: Các yếu tố liên quan tới nguy cơ xảy ra sự cố phóng xạ, hạt nhân trong thời bình tại một số đơn vị chưa được chú trọng và thực hiện đầy đủ.
La disortografía en los estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Yucato Pupiales Jaime Damián , Basantes Andrade Andrea Verenice , Garrido Rocha Oscar Vladimir , Montenegro Reinoso Mariela Isolina , Gudiño Mejía Carla Belén
Published: February 2024

La disortografía es una problemática que en dependencia de su atención puede estar presente en diferentes niveles educacionales. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo, realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre el comportamiento de la disortografía en los estudiantes universitario. Para ello se realizó un estudio cualitativo con un enfoque teórico descriptivo, avalado por la consulta de varias fuentes bibliográficas, seleccionadas a través del uso de criterios inclusivos y exclusivos. Entre los primeros se asumieron documentos de diferentes tipos que abordaron la temática en cuestión, publicados en los últimos 5 años, y con disponibilidad de resumen, resultados y conclusiones. Fueron excluidas las publicaciones de años anteriores al 2018 y aquellas duplicadas o con problemas para acceder al texto. Como aspectos concluyentes de la presente investigación se destaca que la disortografía constituye un trastorno vigente y con gran incidencia en los diferentes niveles de enseñanza, incluido el universitario. El aprendizaje de las reglas de ortografía dada la complejidad que comprende, resulta un problema cognitivo para quién estudia y un desafío pedagógico para quienes instruyen. El acto de escribir más que un proceso por el cual se pueden expresar las ideas y organizar el pensamiento por escrito, es instaurar asociaciones entre unidades sonoras y símbolos escritos que involucra habilidades tanto cognitivas como metacognitivas.
Barriers and Lack of Access to Veterinary Care in Canada 2022
Authors: Jacobson Linda S. , Janke Kyrsten J. , Probyn-Smith Kevin , Stiefelmeyer Kate
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Despite concerns about access to veterinary care in Canada, there are no previously published national survey data. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of barriers to veterinary care faced by Canadian dog and cat owners, and to identify associated factors.
Methods: This was a national online survey conducted in mid-2022, the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was nationally representative of English and French-speaking Canadian adults as regards region, age, and sex.
Results: Eighteen per cent of the respondents (440/2,500) could not access wanted or needed preventative veterinary care in the past 12 months; 12% (305/2,500) could not access sick care; and 8% (195/2,500) could not access emergency care. The most frequent barriers were the inability to afford care (preventative – 124/440, 28% of those who were unable to access care; sick – 75/305, 25%; emergency – 34/195, 17%); and the inability to obtain an appointment (preventative – 95/440, 22% of those who were unable to access care; sick – 80/305, 26%; emergency – 47/195, 24%). Twenty-one per cent (522/2,500) could not access other pet needs, most frequently pet food (43% of those who lacked access); grooming (34%); and training (28%). Recent immigrants (<5 years) and young people (18–34 years old) were more likely to report barriers. Affordability and appointment availability were the two most frequently occurring barriers.
Conclusions: This survey identified a large number of pet owners who faced barriers to veterinary care. There is a need for industry leaders, educators and regulators to help support initiatives to expand access to care.
The prevention of recurrent ulceration and amputation
Authors: Mayo Amanda , Pardy Connor , Schumacher Scott
Published: February 2024

Patients with recurrent ulceration and amputation can be challenging cases for health-care teams. There are, however, several different approaches that can prevent the recurrence of ulceration and reduce the incidence of amputation. Clinicians treating recalcitrant wounds should consider the patient’s whole health picture, including issues like comorbidities, biomechanics, social supports and barriers to success.
A foot health pathway for people living with diabetes: Integrating a population health approach
Authors: Evans Robyn , Kuhnke Janet L. , Blanchette Virginie , Botros Mariam , Rosenthal Sue , Alleyne Joel , Costa Idevania
Published: February 2024

Complications from diabetes result in significant challenges for individuals, families and health-care systems. However, there are successful evidence-based solutions to prevent four out of five amputations. The Foot Health Pathway presented here—which is based on an approach that has been successfully implemented in other countries—provides a framework that could be used for optimized care delivery in Canada.
The diabetes foot care Facebook group study
Authors: Ngozichukwuka Obilor Helen , Woo Kevin
Published: February 2024

Globally, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious diabetes complication linked to excess disability and morbidity. To prevent foot complications, people with diabetes benefit from lifelong behavioural modifications. This article discusses a research study, conducted in collaboration with Wounds Canada, to explore the feasibility of using social media to engage individuals with diabetes in preventing foot ulcers.
The impacts of COVID-19 on diabetic foot care: An interview with Devon Jahnke and Iris Noland
Authors: Kuhnke Janet L.
Published: February 2024

he author interviewed Devon Jahnke DCh IIWCC CDE MClSc (Wound Healing) and Iris Noland BSc (Biochem) MD MClSc (Wound Healing), to ask them about their experiences and insights in treating patients with diabetes-related foot complications in the age of COVID.
Building the framework: Developing an Ontario strategy for lower limb preservation
Authors: Setterfield Mike , Jowett Emma
Published: February 2024

It has been documented that almost 85% of lower-limb amputations are preceded by a diabetic foot ulcer and that up to 80% of major lower-limb amputations are preventable. This article discusses the efforts by CorHealth, together with a provincial advisory committee of vascular and wound care experts, primary and community care providers, and patient and family advisers, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Kayssi towards the development of a multi-year Ontario lower-limb preservation strategy.
علاقة التسويق الفيروسي بالأداء التسويقي: بحث تحليلي لعينة من الشركات السياحية في
Authors: جاسم Tariq , زينب احمد هاشم
Published: February 2024

يهدف هذا البحث الى بيان فاعلية استخدام التسويق الفيروسي في تحسين الاداء التسويقي لغرض مساعدة شركات السياحة محل البحث على تبني استخدام التسويق الفيروسي بما يساهم في تعزيز الاداء التسويقي ، وهو ما يتمثل بالمشكلة للشركات المبحوثة في  ويهدف البحث الى التعرف على حقيقة الترابط بين متغيري البحث (التسويق الفيروسي والاداء التسويقي ) ، وتحديد مدى التزام الشركات السياحية في تطبيق التسويق الفيروسي ، وقد جرى جمع البيانات عن طريق توزيع استبانة اعدت لهذا الغرض ، اذ تكون مجتمع البحث من 22 شركة سياحة عاملة في مدينة بغداد اما عينة البحث فقد تضمنت مدراء وموظفي هذه الشركات ، ومن اجل التوصل الى النتائج التي تحقق هدف البحث تم صياغة فرضيتين رئيسة تفرعت من كل فرضية اربعة فرضيات فرعية اختبرت بواسطة مجموعة من الادوات الاحصائية الوصفية (الوسط الحسابي ، الانحراف المعياري ، ومعامل الاختلاف) والادوات الاحصائية الاستدلالية (معامل سبيرمان وجوتمان) . وقد توصلت الباحثة الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات ومن ابرزها كان : ان شركات السياحة المبحوثة تستخدم التسويق الفيروسي في تحسين الاداء التسويقي ولكن بصورة غير كافية ، اضافة الى انها لاتوضف متغير المعلومات في تحسين ادائها التسويقي ، واستنادا الى ما سبق توصي الباحثة شركات السياحة بضرورة الاهتمام بالمعلومات بشكل يلائم توجهها وبما يحسن تسويقها الفيروسي من خلال إيجاد مواقع تواصل اجتماعي تعمل  على تحفيز زبائنها الحاليين والمرتقبين على اقتناء خدماتها السياحية وذلك بالترويج عن الخدمات الجديدة، وتنظيم المسابقات، وطرح العروض، والمكافئات على صفحتها الالكترونية او موقعها في برامج التواصل الاجتماعي.
Prospects for Biofactories of High Value Aquatic Products in the Philippines
Authors:   The Marine Science Institute  University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Juinio-Meñez Marie Antonette
Published: February 2024

Marine biodiversity is a valuable and strategic national asset that provides various goods and services to our people. The fishery production and processing industries are critical for domestic food security and contribute a huge percentage to the national economy in terms of livelihood and trade. Apart from the fishery industry, there is tremendous potential for developing and adding value to other industries. In particular, discards from capture fisheries and aquaculture, and diverse seaweeds and invertebrate species provide immediately available raw materials for the development of high-value products such as phannaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and biofuels. Biodiversity-based industries will contribute to sustainable development and inclusive growth by generating multiple benefit streams for various stakeholders, including poor coastal households through the increased value of harvests per unit volume and livelihood diversification. The prospects for ecological and socio-economic benefits should serve as incentives for greater public and private investments in research and technology development for high-value marine products. A holistic framework to harness optimal economic benefits and sustain our natural resources capital is presented, and the importance of multi-sectoral partnerships in realizing these potentials are discussed.
Carbon Dioxide Capture: Thermophysical Properties and Process Design (The Taiwan Experience)
Authors:   School of Chemical Engineering and Chemisfly  Mapua Institute of Technology, Soriano Allan
Published: February 2024

The paper, in general, discusses carbon dioxide capture research and in particular, the involvement of them1ophysical properties characterization and process design simulation using the author's personal research experience in Taiwan.
Fatty acid-balanced oil improved nutrient digestibility, altered milk composition in lactating sows and fecal microbial composition in piglets
Authors: Zhang Yu , Peng Shuyu , Dong Shuang , Wang Jihua , Cao Yu , Ma Yongxi , Wang Chunlin
Published: February 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of a fatty acid-balanced oil, instead of soybean oil, on reproductive performance, nutrient digestibility, blood indexes, milk composition in lactating sows, and fecal microbial composition in piglets.Methods: Twenty-four sows (Landrace×Yorkshire, mean parity 4.96) were randomly allotted to two treatments with twelve pens per treatment and one sow per pen based on their backfat thickness and parity. The experiment began on day 107 of gestation and continued until weaning on day 21 of lactation, lasting for 28 days. The control group (CG) was fed a basal diet supplemented with 2% soybean oil and the experimental group (EG) was fed the basal diet supplemented with 2% fatty acid-balanced oil.Results: The fatty acid-balanced oil supplementation increased (p<0.05) the apparent total tract digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, and gross energy in sows. The lower (p<0.05) serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and albumin levels of sows were observed in the EG on day 21 of lactation. Dietary supplementation with the fatty acid-balanced oil decreased the fat content, increased the immunoglobulin G level, and changed (p<0.05) some fatty acid content in milk. Moreover, the fatty acid-balanced oil supplementation changed (p<0.05) the fecal microbial composition of piglets, where the average relative abundance of Spirochaetota was decreased (p<0.05) by 0.55% at the phylum level, and the average relative abundance of some potentially pathogenic fecal microorganism was decreased (p<0.05) at the species level.Conclusion: The fatty acid-balanced oil improved nutrient digestibility, changed the serum biochemical indices and milk composition of sows, and ameliorated the fecal microbial composition of piglets.
ADSORPTION OF Cu(II) IONS USING FOUNDRY WASTE
Authors: Štrkalj Anita , Glavaš Zoran
Published: February 2024

This article deals with the analysis of the adsorptive properties of the waste produced during the shot blasting of castings in foundries. During this process, particles of moulding mixture and scale that remained on the surface of the casting after removal from the mould are removed. Since this waste contains particles of moulding mixture (SiO2, carbon, ...) and scale (i.e. iron oxides), which as individual components are known as satisfactory adsorbents, its adsorption properties towards Cu(II) ions in aqueous solution were investigated. The obtained results show that the investigated waste has a significant adsorption capacity for binding Cu(II) ions.
Corporate Tax Management Strategy as an Effort for Good Corporate Governance
Authors: Suharto Suharto
Published: February 2024

Tax preparation enterprises play a vital role in assisting people and corporations in comprehending and adhering to intricate tax legislation. Nevertheless, due to the escalating competition, tax preparation enterprises must embrace pertinent and groundbreaking marketing tactics in the Internet age. This study aims to examine and evaluate the execution of efficient marketing tactics within the tax preparation industry. This study employs a qualitative methodology utilizing descriptive techniques. The research findings indicate that implementing marketing tactics in the tax preparation industry favors enhancing brand visibility, recruiting new clientele, and fostering business expansion. Employing a blend of online and offline marketing tactics, such as content marketing and a dynamic social media presence, has expanded the reach to a broader demographic. SMART goal setting and KPI measurement facilitate the assessment of marketing initiatives' effectiveness, while data analysis using technologies such as Google Analytics yields valuable insights into customer behavior and market trends. Moreover, the computation of return on investment (ROI) enables firms to allocate expenditures in a resourceful manner, ascertain the most impactful marketing channels, and enhance the long-term viability of growth.
The Impact of Service Excellence on Customer Satisfaction in Tax Service Offices: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Hardini Resti , Digdowiseiso Kumba
Published: February 2024

The principle of customer satisfaction becomes very relevant in tax agencies, where good service can create a positive experience for taxpayers. This research aims to determine how the implementation of Service Excellence at the Tax Service Office influences customer perception and satisfaction and to choose the positive impact of Service Excellence on interactions between tax officers and taxpayers on the level of customer satisfaction at the Tax Service Office. The structure of this research literature review reflects the systematic approach applied in conducting a literature review to support understanding the impact of Service Excellence on customer satisfaction at the Tax Service Office. This research shows that implementing Service Excellence at the Tax Service Office provides better service and creates better relationships between tax institutions and taxpayers. If applied consistently, these principles can sustainably impact customer satisfaction, taxpayer compliance, and the image of tax institutions in society.
PENGARUH WORKLOAD, ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE, DAN WORK ENVIRONMENT TERHADAP KINERJA GURU SEKOLAH PAUD, TK, DAN SD DIBAWAH NAUNGAN AL-FURQON WILAYAH GABUS
Authors: Rafizal  , Heri Prabowo  , Ratih Hesty Utami
Published: February 2024

This study aims to explain the effect of workload, organizational justice, and work environment on teacher performance (Case Study in PAUD, Kindergarten and Elementary Schools under the Al-Furqon Shade of the Gabus Region in 2022). This type of research is quantitative. The population in this study were PAUD, TK and SD school teachers under the Al-Furqon Shade of the Gabus Region. Data retrieval using questionnaire results sheets which were distributed to 80 respondents. Data collection techniques in this study used questionnaires and interviews with Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, with the help of SPSS software. The results of this study indicate that the t test has a negative effect on the workloadworkload (X1) on teacher performance, while organizational justice (X2) has a positive influence on teacher performance and work environment (X3) does not have a significant influence on teacher performance (Y). Based on this study that has been tested, there is an R Square value of 0.120 or 12%, while the remaining 0.880 or 88% is influenced by other variables that are not studied in this study.
PENGARUH AKREDITASI DAN KELOMPOK REFERENSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN SISWA MELANJUTKAN KULIAH (STUDI KASUS PADA SMA YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN KELUARGA MEDAN)
Authors: Cho Chon
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of accreditation and reference group on the decision to continue collage. Population in this study were students of SMA Yayasan Pendidikan Keluarga Medan which amounts to 150 students while the technique of sample sampling by randoms sampling with sampling technique using slovin method. So the sample in this study amounted to 35 people. This type of research is a quantitative research. Quantitative research is a research that aims to determine the degree of relationship and pettern/shape of infuence between two or more variables, which with this research will be built a theory that serves to explain, predict and control a symptom. The result of determination coefficient with correlation regression value equal to 0,802, meaning that together accreditation and reference group on the decision to college at SMA Yayasan Pendidikan Keluarga Medan have contribution to the strong level. Then coeficient of determination Adjusted R Square ( aqual to 0,621 (62,1%). So it can be said that 62,1% variation of bound variable that is accreditation and reference group have contribution to decision to continue collage at SMA Yayasan Pendidikan Keluarga Medan while the rest of 37,9% have contribution by other variable outside model.
ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN KINERJA LEMBAGA KEUANGAN BANK DAN NON BANK YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Friska Ko’ke Vinsensya
Published: February 2024

The comparative analysis of the performance of bank and non bank financial institutions listed on the Indonesia stock exchange. From the result of the reseacsh and discussion conducted. the  outors conclude that a comporative analysis of the performance of bank and non-bank financial over the last three years. Namely, ban financial institution and non-bank analyzed using the ratios of CR,ROA,ROE,DAR,and  DER. Based on predetermined sample criteria, two research sample groups were selected, namely two financial instutions. The statical analysis tool used to prove the hypothesis in this study is the independent sample T-test
Pengaruh Pengajian Rutin dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan Agama Islam di Masjid Kampus Al-Izzah UINSU
Authors: Arlina Arlina , Hidayah Astriana , Shaskila Sinaga Mitha , Yudha Lesmana Dwi , Farhan Panggabean Rizqi Fauzi
Published: February 2024

Pengajian rutin yang dilaksanakan di Masjid kampus Al-Izzah UINSU kebanyakan mahasiswa selalu tidak memperdulikan adanya pengajian tersebut. Padahal kegiatan ini sangat bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan spritualitas seseorang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif, tujuannya agar dapat menyikapi peristiwa fakta, kejadian ataupun keadaan pada peristiwa tersebut saat penelitian dilakukan. Informan ada penelitian ini yaitu mahasiswa UINSU yang mengikuti pengajian. Adanya teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara yang terstruktur, penyajian data, namun untuk keabsahan data menggunakan metode triangulasi sumber. Dengan hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa banyak manfaat dalam mengikuti pengajian rutin yang diadakan di Masjid kampus Al-Izzah UINSU yaitu dapat membantu mahasiswa dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan agama Islam dalam segi wawasan, pengetahuan dan adanya peningkatan dari segi sikap serta dapat meningkatkan kesadaran beragama.
Abstract
Routine recitations held at the UINSU Al-Izzah campus mosque are held every tuesday morning after the Duha prayer and finish before carrying out the midday prayer so it is very important to hold them because nowadays most students always ignore the recitation. This research was carried out using qualitative research using descriptive methods, the aim is to be able to respond to factual events, events or circumstances at the time the research was conducted.  Informants in this study were UINSU students who took part in recitations. There are data collection techniques in this study using observation methods, structured interviews, presentation of data, but for the validity of the data using source triangulation methods. With the results of the study explaining that there are many benefits in participating in routine recitations held at the Al-Izzah UINSU campus mosque, namely being able to help students in improving the quality of Islamic religious education in terms of insight, knowledge and an increase in terms of attitude and can increase religious awareness.
Etika Profesi Keguruan dalam Tinjauan Alqur’an dan Hadits
Authors: Albert  , Charles Charles
Published: February 2024

Salah satu komponen terpenting dalam proses pembelajaran adalah pendidik dan peserta didik. Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman, terjadi pergeseran pola hubungan guru dan siswa. Nilai ekonomi telah mendorong banyak kebijakan, dan apresiasi siswa terhadap gurupun telah menurun, harga pekerjaan guru lebih tinggi, dan penghargaan guru terhadapnya lebih rendah. Mengingat urgensi peran guru dalam proses pendidikan, banyak ulama menulis tentang kewajiban, sifat atau tugas yang harus dimiliki guru dan siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian adalah  bahwa seorang guru terikat dengan etika profesi pada 3 (tiga) dimensi, yaitu (1) etika profesi guru yang berkaitan dengan dirinya sendiri, (2) etika profesi guru yang berkaitan dengan siswa dan sesama guru dan  (3) etika profesi guru terkait dengan tugasnya.   Temuan penelitian adalah aspek yang harus dimiliki seorang guru menurut Al Quran dan Hadist adalah (1) zuhud, bersih dari sifat tercela, (2) bijaksana, tegas, pemaaf, sabar dan (3) tulus ikhlas, kompeten dan komunikatif.  Disimpulkan bahwa Etika Profsi Guru telah diatur dalam Islam melalui Al Quran dan Hadist dan hendaknya seorang guru mengamalkan aspek aspek tersebut.
Abstract
Education in simple terms can be interpreted as an effort to shape human personality in accordance with the values and ethical codes contained in society and the state. One of the most important components in the learning process is educators and students. Along with the times, there has been a shift in the pattern of teacher-student relationships. Economic values have driven many policies, and students' appreciation of teachers has decreased, teachers' work is priced higher, and teachers' respect for them is lower. Given the urgency of the teacher's role in the educational process, many scholars write about the obligations, characteristics or duties that teachers and students must have. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with a type of library research. The results of the research are limited to personal and professional aspects including: 1. Ethics of the teaching profession related to himself, namely asceticism, clean from sin and despicable traits. 2. Ethics of the teaching profession relating to students and fellow teachers, namely being wise and firm, forgiving and patient, having dignity and self-esteem, loving students as loving their own children, knowing the habits of students. 3. The ethics of the teaching profession are related to their duties, namely being sincere in work, having competence and mastering the field of study, being able to create active communication between teachers and students.
Implemetnasi Strategi Pembelajaran Inquiry pada Mata Pelajaran SKI
Authors: Sinaga Mitha shaskila
Published: February 2024

Through learning activities, there is a relationship between educators and students and several components that influence it. The components in it are closely related to the teaching and learning process, such as: teachers, students, curriculum, methods and elements that support the process of providing education. In improving the quality of teaching and learning, the application of learning strategies is a fundamental thing that must be chosen. The inquiry strategy is one of the learning strategies that emphasizes students to be more active in the teaching and learning process. This study intends to examine that the inquiry strategy is a suitable strategy to be applied to SKI learning. This study uses a literature study method that uses primary sources in the form of books and authoritative journals. Through this analysis, it is expected to be a reference material related to problems in implementing learning strategies, especially regarding SKI lessons. From the analysis that has been done, it can be concluded that the inquiry learning strategy is very appropriate or relevant to be applied to SKI subjects because it can motivate students to develop their potential.
Abstrak
Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji apakah strategi inkuiri merupakan strategi yang cocok diterapkan pada pembelajaran SKI. Dalam proses pembelajaran membentuk terjadinya hubungan antara pendidik dan peserta didik serta beberapa komponen yang mempengaruhinya. Komponen-komponen di dalamnya berkaitan erat dengan proses belajar mengajar, seperti: guru, siswa, kurikulum, metode dan unsur-unsur yang mendukung proses penyelenggaraan pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi pustaka yang menggunakan sumber primer berupa buku dan jurnal otoritatif. Melalui analisis ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan acuan terkait permasalahan dalam penerapan strategi pembelajaran khususnya mengenai pelajaran SKI. Dari analisis yang telah dilakukan ditemukan bahwa strategi pembelajaran inkuiri sangat tepat atau relevan diterapkan pada mata pelajaran SKI karena dapat memotivasi siswa untuk mengembangkan potensi dirinya.
Cohabitation and the Law Relating to Property Sharing in Uganda
Authors: Nabawanda Violla
Published: February 2024

This paper examines cohabitation and the law relating to property sharing in Uganda. The paper indicates that the law on property sharing is applicable to parties who have celebrated their marriage under the laws of Uganda, although the latter is silent on the issue of presumption of marriage. Today the trend has changed and this has been attributed to a number of factors such as the availability of finances, increased levels of education, literacy and advocacy; and the norm of courtship amongst others. With parties living together, property is acquired and upon separation, it is always contentious on whether the property acquired during the subsistence of that relationship is to be shared. The courts have attempted to interpret and apply the law using principles of equity and common law as the law on marriage, divorce and succession is inapplicable to such unions. The paper provides recommendations on the different strategies to be employed policy makers and cohabitees towards having protection before the law regarding property obtained during the subsistence of such relations.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN KENYA: SETTING STANDARDS OR MISSING THE MARK? PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER EQUALTY IN KENYA.
Authors: Gichuki Naomi
Published: February 2024

This article examines the concept of affirmative action, drawing on the specific experiences and practice in Kenya. The paper begins with an overview of the Kenyan landscape as far as gender equality is concerned, in different contexts including political representation, human rights, employment and economic empowerment. The second part of the paper looks into the push for gender equality and affirmative action in Kenya. Specifically, this section will describe and discuss the historical and reformative moves that have steered Kenya to its current position as far as affirmative action and gender equality are concerned. The study will then examine the challenges that have hindered full realization of affirmative action measures as well as the downsides that have presented themselves within the context of affirmative action and gender equality. The article concludes by drawing lessons on best practices, and making proposals that would be useful towards promoting affirmative action and gender equality in Kenya.
Pictorial Irony, Parody, and Pastiche
Authors: Rose Margaret A.
Published: February 2024

Margaret A. Rose is an internationally recognised author of books on the history, theory, and practice of parody. In this new study she turns her attention to the visual arts and to the use in them of forms of comic interpictoriality in the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to examining examples of pictorial irony, parody, and pastiche, as well as of satire and caricature, this study discusses the distinctions that can be made between these forms, as well as between the new hybrid varieties of them that have developed, and looks at the role played by both artist and spectator in their reception and development.

Earlier books by Dr. Rose related to this subject include her Die Parodie: Eine Funktion der biblischen Sprache in Heines Lyrik, Meisenheim am Glan 1976, Parody//Meta-Fiction: an analysis of parody as a critical mirror to the writing and reception of fiction (London 1979), The post-modern and the post-industrial: a critical analysis (Cambridge 1991), and Parody: ancient, modern, and post-modern (Cambridge 1993). Other relevant works include her three most recent books published by the Aisthesis Verlag, Bielefeld: Theodor Mintrop. Das Album für Minna (1855-1857) nebst anderen neuentdeckten Materialien (Bielefeld 2003), Parodie, Intertextualität, Interbildlichkeit (Bielefeld 2006), and Flaneurs & Idlers. Louis Huart “Physiologie du flaneur” (1841) & Albert Smith “The Natural History of the Idler upon Town” (1848) (Bielefeld 2007).

In addition to these books Dr. Rose has recently completed articles on the subjects of 19th century caricature, the grotesque and parody, Karl Rosenkranz’s “Aesthetics of the Ugly”, and on parody in 19th Century British and German art.
A Study on the Weldability of Cylindrical Secondary Battery Material using Green Laser
Authors: Yoo Hyun Jong , Park Jun Su , Jeon Ik Geun , Kim Myung Jin , Kim Jong Sik , Kang Hee Shin
Published: February 2024

This study investigates a green laser welding on a nickel-coated copper-mild steel material used in an electric vehicle battery. The laser power and scan speed were varied, and through optical microscopy, it was demonstrated that excessive heat input led to increased weld penetration depth and bead width. Regarding defects, excessive heat input caused the formation of oxide, spatter on the bead surface, as well as porosity and cracks inside the weld penetration depth. The mechanical properties were evaluated through shear stress and microhardness measurements, indicating that as the heat input increased, the mechanical properties improved for the sample welded under the 2 kW condition. Considering the fire risk (occur at weld penetration depth over 50%) and joining aspects (start at weld penetration depth higher 20%), the optimal conditions were set as 1.6 kW and 300 mm/s. This optimized condition was set as the reference for monitoring. Based on the optimized condition, the results shown that an increase in heat input led to increased plasma and temperature signals, and an increase in scanning speed resulted in an increase in reflected light signal.
A Study on the Residual Stress of Seam Pipe Cutting and Girth Welding
Authors: Roh Ji-Sun , Yi Myung-Su , Park Jung-Goo , Kim Myung-Hyun
Published: February 2024

Seam pipes are easier to manufacture and cheaper than seamless pipes, and are widely used in the manufacture of pipe spools for marine plant facilities. The manufacturing and assembly of seam pipes involve welding and cutting. The localized heating and cooling that occur during these processes may change the existing residual stress and cause deformation. Uncontrolled deformation can accumulate as assembly errors at the next step, potentially delaying the entire process and causing economic losses. Therefore, characteristics of residual stress redistribution caused by cutting and girth welding of seam pipes need to be studied further. In this study, we performed thermo-mechanical analysis of the manufacturing, cutting, and girth welding processes of seam pipes using the commercial finite element analysis (FEA) software MSC Marc and analyzed the characteristics of residual stress. Furthermore, we measured the residual stress in each process using the hole drilling method, analyzed the characteristics of redistributed residual stress, and ensured reliability. Based on the results of FEA and measured residual stress redistribution, we can provide a basis for reasonable mitigation when performing structural integrity evaluation if there is a defect in the weld of the pipe.
Internalization of Islamic Education Values in Establishing Student Social Characters
Authors: Nuraini Ririn , Susiani Ika Wahyu
Published: February 2024

Students are the next generation of the nation who must be equipped with a lot of knowledge. Education in tertiary institutions should be able to motivate them to develop their potential properly. In addition, they must also be equipped with insight on how to live in society and care for the surrounding environment. However, in reality efforts to build student character are still considered not more important than other educational materials. Thus, until now it is common to find college graduates who experience social shock when they are involved in society. Character formation can be used as an alternative solution in solving these problems. In this case the values ​​of Islamic education and social character play a very dominant role in social life.

This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of field research. The data collection process uses in-depth interviews, participatory observation and documentation.

This study aims to find out how the strategy of instilling the values ​​of Islamic education in tertiary institutions to students and the implications for the social character of students.

The results of this study indicate that the strategy of instilling the values of Islamic education in shaping the social character of students in the Islamic Religious Education study program at the Riyadlotul Mujahidin Ngabar Ponorogo Islamic Education Study Program is by realizing the curriculum by combining theoretical and practical aspects (daily life). Which is manifested in an integrated manner through: 1) Exemplary Method, 2) Habituation Method, 3) Giving Advice, 4) Giving Attention, and 5) Giving Sanctions. The impact of the strategy of instilling Islamic educational values in shaping the social character of students in the Islamic Religious Education study program at the Riyadlotul Mujahidin Ngabar Ponorogo Islamic Institute has a positive impact. This is evidenced by changes in behavior in the social life of students in a better direction.
PENGARUH PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH, MUDHARABAH, MUSYARAKAH TERHADAP ROA DI BANK UMUM SYARIAH
Authors: Ramadhani Ivon Novita , Rosyidah Norma , Hamdan Ali , Hamdan Ali , Saifuddin Saifuddin
Published: February 2024

This research has the objective of discussing to find out the impact of murabahah receivables, mudharabah financing, and musyarakah financing on ROA as an asset in return for Islamic Commercial Banks in 2012-2022. This study used a descriptive method with a quantitative approach using the SPPS 26 tool. The research technique used a purposive side. Data taken annually from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) website. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis, t test (partial), and F test (simultaneous). The population of this study is all income and ups and downs of financing in the financial statements of Islamic Commercial Banks. While the sample used is in the form of annual financial reports which contain income from murabahah receivables, Mudharabah financing and musyarakah financing at Islamic Commercial Banks in 2014-2022. The results of the (partial) test are that the three variables murabhah, mudharah, and musyarakah have no effect on the ROA variable. Whereas in the F test (simultaneous) of the three variables murabhah, mudharabah, and musyarakah there is no significant effect on the ROA of Islamic Commercial Banks 2014-2022.
NỒNG ĐỘ TESTOSTERONE MÁU VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở NAM GIỚI MẮC SUY SINH DỤC ĐẾN KHÁM TẠI BỆNH VIỆN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC CẦN THƠ
Authors: Nguyễn Trung Hiếu , Lê Thanh Bình , Trần Huỳnh Tuấn , Lê Quang Trung , Quách Võ Tấn Phát , Nguyễn Văn Nghĩa , Dương Văn Huynh , Nguyễn Đại Nghĩa , Trần Quốc Cường , Lê Việt Tú
Published: February 2024

Đặt vấn đề: Suy sinh dục được hiệp hội Tiết niệu Châu Âu định nghĩa là một rối loạn liên quan đến sự suy giảm hoạt động chức năng của tinh hoàn dẫn đến sự suy giảm nội tiết tố nam của cơ thể hoặc có thể làm gián đoạn quá trình sản sinh tinh trùng. Thiếu hụt testosterone gây ra tình trạng nam giới kháng insulin, béo phì, tăng lipid máu, tăng huyết áp và triệu chứng của bệnh suy sinh dục. Hiện tại có nhiều bệnh nhân đến khám vì triệu chứng suy sinh dục nhưng vẫn chưa có nghiên cứu đánh giá nồng độ testosterone máu và một số yếu tố liên quan trên những bệnh nhân này. Mục tiêu nghiên cứu: Khảo sát nồng độ testosterone máu và các yếu tố liên quan ở nam giới có các triệu chứng suy sinh dục tại Bệnh viện Trường Đại học Y Dược Cần Thơ. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu:  Thực hiện nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 72 nam giới có triệu chứng suy sinh dục từ tháng 11/2022 đến tháng 06/2023 tại Bệnh viện Trường Đại học Y Dược Cần Thơ. Kết quả: Tuổi trung bình 65,6 ± 10,5 tuổi. Triệu chứng suy sinh dục: giảm ham muốn 68,1%; giảm độ cương 72,2%; giảm năng suất lao động 76,4%. Nồng độ testosterone toàn phần trung bình là 6,6 nmol/L, nồng độ testosterone < 8 nmol/L chiếm tỷ lệ 77,8%, nồng độ testosterone 8-12 nmol/L chiếm 22,2%. Nồng độ testosterone có mối liên quan đến các yếu tố: độ tuổi, mức độ rối loạn cương, tiền sử nhiễm COVID-19. Kết luận: Bệnh nhân có triệu chứng suy sinh dục nên được đánh giá các yếu tố nồng độ testosterone máu, hội chứng chuyển hóa, mức độ rối loạn cương, tiền sử nhiễm COVID-19 giúp việc điều trị sẽ đầy đủ và hiệu quả hơn.