bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Local Anesthetic Blockade in Cats Undergoing Castration in a High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter Setting: A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Authors: Stone ME , Lutz-Boulting S , Scarlett JM , Berliner EA
Published: May 2024

Sustainable high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) clinic operations require optimal efficiency and resource-management, and humane patient care. Locoregional anesthesia is not standard across HQHVSN protocols because evidence that these techniques are safe, efficient, and cost-effective in the HQHVSN environment is lacking. The objective of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of local anesthesia to placebo in cats castrated in a HQHVSN setting.
Eighty-eight shelter-owned male cats presenting to a HQHVSN clinic in the northeastern US between August 2019 and October 2020 were enrolled in this blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Inclusion criteria included estimated age ≥6 weeks and ≤8 years, body weight ≥3 pounds, and ASA 1 status. Cats were assigned via simple randomization to receive an intratesticular injection of saline placebo (Group SP; n=32), lidocaine 1mg/kg (Group L; n=34), or a mixture of lidocaine 1mg/kg and bupivacaine 1mg/kg (Group LB; n=22) prior to routine castration. Standard HQHVSN protocols for anesthesia and surgery were followed. Indicators of analgesic efficacy included perioperative heart rates, requirements for additional anesthesia, surgeon satisfaction with anesthetic depth and tissue quality, and postoperative pain scores and incisional complications.
Treatment groups did not differ in demographic characteristics or baseline heart rate. Group SP showed a significant elevation in heart rate in response to surgical stimulus compared to Groups L (p=0.006) and LB (p=0.002) and to their baseline heart rate (p<0.001). Perioperative heart rates measured in Groups L and LB did not differ. Surgeon-reported unsatisfactory anesthetic depth during castration occurred more frequently in Group SP (z=2.68; p=0.044). Additional anesthetic requirements, surgeon satisfaction with tissue quality, and postoperative pain and incision scores were statistically similar between groups.
Despite the short duration between intratesticular injection to near completion of castration (median [IQR]=5.0 [3.0-7.0] minutes), local anesthesia was effective at decreasing nociception compared to placebo without increasing the frequency of incisional complications. These perioperative benefits support the inclusion of local blocks in multimodal anesthesia/analgesia protocols for HQHVSN clinics. Additional materials and labor costs for administering intratesticular blocks were estimated at $1.07-$1.19 per 4kg cat at the study location.
Las políticas para el desarrollo de la investigación en las normales: el impacto
del PRODEP
Authors: Ávalos Rogel Alejandra
Published: May 2024

El Programa de Desarrollo Profesional, para el tipo superior (PRODEP), es
undispositivo de política pública dirigida a las Instituciones de educación
superior(IES) que ha apostado por una mejora de la calidad basada en el eje
evaluación-financiamiento-cambio institucional, donde la investigación es evidenciade
calidad. En las escuelas normales este programa opera sin el componente de
financiamiento, lo que llevaría a suponer que no tiene ningún impacto en el subsistema.
Pero una mayor producción académica y otros indicadores como el número creciente de
docentes con grado muestran lo contrario. ¿Cuál ha sido el proceso que ha llevado a las
escuelas normales a tener un desarrollo en investigación como impacto del desarrollo del
programa? El propósito del presente artículo es mostrar una investigación documental que
analizó producciones académicas de investigadores y cuerpos académicos de las escuelas
normales que dan cuenta de los procesos de continuidad, rupturas y tensiones en el
desarrollo de la investigación, a raíz de la implementación del programa. Seconcluye que
el PRODEP impacta en tres aspectos: la densificación del trabajo docente, la
conformación de una cultura de la investigación y la reorganización académica para la
transferencia de conocimientos.
The burden of working time lost to compensable occupational injury and disease in Australia, 2012–17: a retrospective population‐based study
Authors: Collie Alex , Sheehan Luke
Published: May 2024

Objectives

To determine the national burden of working time lost to occupational injury and disease in Australia compensable by workers’ compensation schemes; to characterise the distribution of time lost by age, sex, and injury and disease type.

Study design

Retrospective population‐based study; analysis of National Dataset for Compensation‐based Statistics (NDS) data.

Setting, participants

Granted workers’ compensation claims by people aged 15–100 years including payment of wage replacement benefits for time off work lodged in Australia, 1 July 2012 – 30 June 2017.

Main outcome measures

Working years lost (WYL) per annum (total number of years of wage replacement benefits paid to injured and ill workers), overall and by sex, age, and injury and disease type; WYL per 10 000 fulltime equivalent (FTE) years worked.

Results

A total of 755 330 eligible claims with complete data for analysis variables by people aged 15–100 years were identified, for compensable injuries and disease that led to 41 194 (95% confidence interval [CI], 41 020–41 368) WYL/year. The annual WYL number and rate were each higher for men (25 367 [95% CI, 25 230–25 503] WYL/year; 42.6 [95% CI, 42.1–43.1] WYL/10 000 FTE years) than for women (15 827 [95% CI, 15 720–15 935] WYL/year; 38.8 [95% CI, 38.2–39.4] WYL/10 000 FTE years). Workers aged 45–100 years made 66 742 claims per year (44.1% of all claims) but incurred 21 763 WYL/year (52.8% of all WYL). Traumatic joint and muscle injuries led to 16 494 WYL/year (40.0% of all WYL), musculoskeletal disorders to 8547 WYL/year (20.7%), mental health conditions to 5361 WYL/year (13.0%), fractures to 4276 WYL/year (10.4%), and wounds and lacerations to 3449 WYL/year (8.4%).

Conclusions

Occupational injury and disease covered by workers’ compensation result in lost working time in Australia equivalent to more than 41 000 fulltime jobs. Distribution of the burden reflects the greater labour force participation of men, slower recovery of older workers, and the impact of common occupational injuries and diseases. Population‐based monitoring of lost working time could support effective occupational health surveillance and allocation of resources for protecting the health of Australian workers.
الطبيعة القانونية لعقود أشغال الوظيفة العامة في سلطنة عُمان وموقف القضاء الإداري منها
Authors: حسن سامح
Published: May 2024

تتنوع عقود شغل الوظائف في سلطنة عمان بين عقود شغل الوظائف الدائمة الواردة بجداول الوظائف المعتمدة طبقاً لنظام تصنيف وترتيب الوظائف التي شغلت عن طريق العمانيين وغير العمانيين سوياً، وعقود أخري للوظائف المؤقتة طبقاً لمقتضيات العمل وظروفه في كل وحدة يشغلها أيضاً العمانيين والأجانب معاً، إلا أن هذه العقود جميعها تتفق في أنها عقود إدارية بغض النظر عن احتوائها على شروط استثنائية غير مألوفة في عقود القانون الخاص من عدمه، وبصرف النظر عن دائمية الوظيفة أو استمراريتها سواء تعلق التعاقد بوظيفة دائمة أو مؤقتة. وإن كانت هذه العقود تختلف في الطبيعة القانونية (لائحية – تعاقدية) بحسب نوع كل عقد من هذه العقود وما تضمنته بنوده من أحكام، فتكون تلك الطبيعة لائحية أو مختلطة في عقود شغل الوظائف الدائمة، في حين تكون تلك الطبيعة تعاقدية في العقود المؤقتة، وبالتالي فإن بنود عقد الوظيفة الدائمة يصعب تعديلها عن طريق الوحدة المختصة، فلا يجوز تعديل هذا العقد بالحذف والإضافة إلا بقرار من وزارة العمل، بعكس بنود العقد المؤقت الذي يسمح للإدارة بالخروج على أحكامه كلما كان ذلك متفقاً مع المصلحة العامة.
رغم اختلاف القضاء الإداري العماني حول الطبيعة القانونية للقرار الإداري الناتج عن عقود الوظيفة العامة، إلا أن الباحث يؤكد أن أغلب القرارات التي تصدرها الإدارة بخصوص عقود الوظيفة العامة تعتبر قرارات إدارية منفصلة عن عقد التوظيف.
Upaya Peningkatan Peran Riset Life Science dan Bioteknologi di Bidang Pengembangan Vaksin dan Produk Biologi Lainnya dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Derajat Kesehatan Personel TNI
Authors: Sugindro Sugindro
Published: May 2024

Kesehatan personel TNI merupakan aspek vital dalam memastikan keberlanjutan dan efektivitas operasional. Dalam era globalisasi dan kompleksitas tantangan kesehatan, riset Life Science dan bioteknologi menjadi kunci untuk meningkatkan kesehatan personel TNI. Pengembangan vaksin dan produk biologi lainnya menjadi strategis dalam menjaga kesehatan personel TNI di tengah berbagai ancaman penyakit yang terus berkembang. BASTRAK bertujuan untuk meningkatkan peran riset Life Science dan bioteknologi dalam pengembangan vaksin dan produk biologi lainnya untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan personel TNI. BASTRAK akan memfasilitasi kolaborasi antara lembaga riset, perguruan tinggi, dan institusi kesehatan terkemuka untuk menggalang pengetahuan dan sumber daya dalam pengembangan vaksin dan produk biologi. Melalui upaya peningkatan peran riset Life Science dan bioteknologi, BASTRAK bertekad untuk memajukan kesehatan personel TNI dengan cara yang berkelanjutan dan inovatif. Dengan kolaborasi yang kuat dan fokus pada keunggulan ilmiah, kami yakin bahwa kita dapat mencapai tujuan ini demi kesejahteraan personel TNI dan keamanan nasional.
Perbedaan Skor Pengetahuan Karyawan Sebelum dan Sesudah Pelatihan Alat Pemadam Api Ringan
Authors: Made Sri Wahyuni Ni , Nitami Mayumi , Handayani Rini , Yusvita Fierdania
Published: May 2024

Tingginya volume kegiatan dan pengunjung industri jasa MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) dapat meningkatkan bahaya kecelakaan kerja, termasuk kebakaran. Kebakaran adalah terjadinya api yang tidak dikehendaki, sehingga diperlukan berbagai upaya untuk melakukan pencegahan dan pengendaliannya, termasuk meningkatkan kapabilitas pekerja dalam penggunaan APAR di PT Jakarta Internasional Expo berupa pelatihan pemadam kebakaran. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dan menggunakan desain eksperimen pre-post test dengan satu kelompok. Sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 40 orang karyawan operasional yang jam kerjanya dibagi menjadi tiga shift. Berdasarkan temuan analisis bivariat, terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pemahaman karyawan tentang alat pemadam kebakaran sebelum dan sesudah mendapat pelatihan bagi yang bekerja di divisi operasional PT Jakarta International Expo tahun 2023. Dari hasil tersebut, untuk mendongkrak kualitas dan kuantitas output, maka diusulkan bahwa pelatihan reguler diperlukan, serta staf pengembangan yang memiliki pengetahuan tentang cara menggunakan alat pemadam kebakaran.
O Projeto de Extensão Antena Brasileira de Popularização da Matemática como Ferramenta de Inclusão e Empoderamento
Authors: Pará Telma Silveira , Dantas Simone
Published: May 2024

Este artigo apresenta um resumo das ações do projeto de extensão Antena Brasileira de Popularização da Matemática do Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME) da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF).
Empoderamento Digital: O Papel da Computação na Construção de uma Sociedade Inclusiva e Democrática
Authors: Viterbo José , Bernardini Flavia
Published: May 2024

Diante do cenário de Transformação Digital, se torna fundamental garantir que os membros da sociedade possam usufruir dos novos recursos tecnológicos, se integrando plenamente em suas comunidades. A Inclusão Digital, o Letramento Digital e a Qualificação Digital, são ações combinadas que garantem o Empoderamento Digital dos indivíduos, permitindo que tenham o acesso universal a informações, lhes conferindo a capacidade de selecioná-las e interpretá-las de forma crítica, gerando conhecimento em rede e criando novos espaços e mecanismos físicos e virtuais de participação social.
Mineração de Processos para Monitoramento Preditivo
Authors: Sato Denise Maria Vecino , Carvalho Deborah Ribeiro , Scalabrin Edson Emílio
Published: May 2024

O monitoramento preditivo de processos utiliza dados históricos de casos finalizados para fornecer predições durante a execução de novos casos. Com isso, é possível atuar nessas situações a partir dessas predições, que podem indicar, por exemplo, em um Sistema Hospitalar, quanto tempo resta para que um paciente seja liberado, ou mesmo se ele vai ou não realizar determinado exame. É necessário ter em mente qual informação o modelo de predição vai fornecer, as informações de entrada disponíveis e qual abordagem pode ser aplicada. Dependendo da complexidade do processo, dados não estruturados ou relacionados ao contexto podem ser incluídos nos modelos combinados com os dados obtidos em logs de eventos. Fornecer informações em situações nas quais ainda podemos atuar pode trazer ganhos muito interessantes durante o acompanhamento dos diferentes processos de negócio.
AdaptaBrasil MCTI: Uma Plataforma para Análise de Impactos das Mudanças Climáticas no Brasil
Authors: Andrade Pedro R. , Ometto Jean P. H. B. , Alves Lincoln M. , Arcoverde Gustavo F. B. , Toledo Peter M.
Published: May 2024

As mudanças climáticas já estão afetando todas as regiões da Terra em múltiplas formas, incluindo incêndios florestais mais frequentes, períodos de seca mais prolongados, bem como um aumento do número, duração e intensidade de chuvas intensas. Nesse contexto, a plataforma AdaptaBrasil MCTI consolida, integra e dissemina informações sobre os riscos de impactos das mudanças climáticas no Brasil de forma centralizada e facilmente acessível. Esta plataforma apresenta os riscos climáticos atuais e futuros sobre os 5.570 municípios brasileiros. As avaliações de risco são realizadas por setores estratégicos, como as seguranças alimentar, energética e hídrica. As informações apresentadas podem auxiliar em vários setores da sociedade na elaboração de medidas de adaptação às mudanças climáticas.
Monitoramento Ambiental Não Invasivo Utilizando Dados de Sensores e Técnicas de Aprendizagem de Máquina
Authors: Santos Eulanda M. dos , Cunha Fagner , Colonna Juan G. , Carvalho José R. H.
Published: May 2024

Considerando que as espécies animais são sensíveis às suas condições ambientais, o monitoramento automático das variações de populações de animais ao longo do tempo pode prover indicadores de degradação ambiental. Tal monitoramento pode ser feito com o suporte de algoritmos de Aprendizagem de Máquina treinados com dados providos por sensores não invasivos, os quais geram dados que mostram os animais em seu cotidiano, sem interferir  em seu comportamento natural. Este trabalho descreve iniciativas desenvolvidas no Instituto de Computação da Universidade Federal do Amazonas sobre esse tema.
Força-Tarefa da SBC: Digital Twin BR - a computação a serviço do planeta
Authors: Pias Marcelo Rita , Macêdo Raimundo José de Araújo , Clua Esteban Walter Gonzalez , Aguiar Marilton Sanchotene de , Andrade Neto Pedro Ribeiro de , Sá Alirio Santos de , Santos Eulanda Miranda dos , Santos José Laurindo Campos dos , Vinhas Lúbia
Published: May 2024

A Sociedade Brasileira de Computação (SBC) estabeleceu uma força-tarefa visando fornecer diretrizes para a aplicação das tecnologias digitais em prol da sustentabilidade do planeta. Este artigo resume o Manifesto elaborado pela força-tarefa da SBC, que iniciou em 9 de setembro de 2021 e realizou reuniões semanais para discutir e debater esforços nacionais e internacionais relacionados ao tema. O documento aborda os principais desafios enfrentados na utilização das tecnologias digitais para combater as mudanças climáticas e propõe ações que podem ser adotadas pelos governos e pela sociedade visando ao desenvolvimento e à aplicação dessas tecnologias no enfrentamento das mudanças climáticas.
Desafios e oportunidades na integração do ambiente clínico e digital para apoio ao diagnóstico da gagueira
Authors: Almeida Rodrigo José Silva de , Fernandes Damires Yluska Souza , Oliveira Luciana Pereira , Correia Débora Vasconcelos
Published: May 2024

A gagueira é um transtorno da fluência que surge na infância. O diagnóstico é realizado pelo fonoaudiólogo, a partir da análise da história clínica e avaliação da fluência na fala. Contudo, os procedimentos de diagnóstico são normalmente manuais e dependem da experiência do examinador. Este artigo discute como a integração do ambiente clínico com o mundo digital pode apoiar os procedimentos citados, indicando oportunidades por meio da automação de registros em saúde, softwares para avaliação da fluência e do uso de Aprendizado de Máquina.
Research for Industrial Application of Bentonite-Polymer Material in Ferrous Metallurgy
Authors: Vetyugov Daniil , Matveeva Tamara
Published: May 2024

Ferrous metallurgy, in particular the process of pelletizing iron ore concentrates, is one of the main consumers of bentonite clays. The problem with the bentonite binder is well known, and is the increase in silica content (the main harmful impurity) in the roasted pellets as a result of its use. This predetermines long-term interest in the development of new binders that have lower consumption, or do not contain silicon dioxide at all. Increasing the quality characteristics of the binder makes it possible to reduce its consumption, thereby optimizing the chemical composition of the roasted pellets. The results of experimental studies on the palletization of magnetite concentrate from several iron ore plants, different enrichment depths (Fe content = 65–71%), and basicity (CaO)/(SiO2) = 0.3–1.0 are presented. It has been shown that using the effect of mixing bentonite and a polymer additive on the binding properties of their compound makes it possible to increase the strength characteristics of pellets relative to those in current production (without polymer) and more significantly than when excluding bentonite in the case of its complete replacement with an organic binder. Much attention is paid to studying the influence of the use BPC (Bentonite Polymer Composition) on the metallurgical properties of finished pellets.
Effect of Solanum melongena on Components and Kidney Damage of Fructose-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Rats
Authors: Hernández Elizabeth Guzmán , González Valle Maria del Rosario , Benítez Flores José Carmelo , Garian Aguilar Maria Eugenia , San Miguel Chávez Rubén , Hernández Martínez Maria Dolores , del Valle Mondragón Leonardo , Segura Cobos David , Magos Guerrero Gil Alfonso , López Sánchez Pedro
Published: May 2024

: In traditional Mexican medicine, Solanum melongena is used to treat obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma, bronchitis, arthritis, and hypercholesterolemia. This study examined the effect of treatment with ethanolic extract (EE) from the fruit of S. melongena on kidney damage on metabolic syndrome (MS). Male Wistar rats were maintained for 12 weeks on a diet of 20% fructose in drinking water and chow to develop MS. After administering EE of S. melongena (100 and 200 mg/kg/day, orally) for 6 weeks, the histological study of the kidney cortex and determination by Western blot of the renal expression of angiotensin II AT1 receptor and cytokine transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) were realized. The rats fed with high fructose developed MS and showed kidney damage characterized by proliferative glomerulonephritis and necrosis; this damage was reduced by S. melongena treatment and associated with decreased expression of AT1 receptor for angiotensin II and cytokine TGF-β1, controlling renal damage in this animal model. In rats affected by MS through high fructose feeding, the treatment with EE of S. melongena showed a renoprotective effect through decreased expression of AT1 receptor for angiotensin II and cytokine TGF-β1, causes of glomerulonephritis.
Ceding sovereign powers of the Partner State to the East African Community – a viable integration model?
Authors: Lumumba Omondi Fleming
Published: May 2024

As a result of the changing nature of public international law, state sovereignty is increasingly becoming limited in the interests of the broader international community. The central thesis of this paper is that the East African Community Treaty, 1999 envisages the ceding of sovereignty by Partner States to the Community organs, though implicitly. It posits that the integration model adopted by the East African Community (EAC) is rather sceptical compared to other regional blocs whose provisions on pooling of the sovereignty are explicit. The paper thus addresses the legal aspects of transfer of sovereign power and its implications for the growing importance of regional economic integration. It suggests that the commitment to the EAC integration process not only requires the explicit inclusion of elements of ceding sovereignty to the Community in order to facilitate the integration process but also the political will of the Partner States to abide by the decisions resulting from the powers so ceded.
Institutional mechanisms for resolution of trade remedies disputes under the East African Community Customs Union and by member states
Authors: C. Rotich Nelly
Published: May 2024

Trade remedies were introduced by the World Trade Organization to address unfair trade practices caused by dumping and prohibited subsidies and to restrict import surges brought about by international trade. Trade remedies take the form of anti-dumping measures, countervailing measures and safeguard measures. Trade remedies have been regulated by the East African Community and member states in almost similar terms as those of the World Trade Organization’s rules on trade remedies. Significant to this paper is how trade remedies disputes are dealt with by the East African Community as a regional economic community established within the realms of the World Trade Organization and by EAC member states, who with the exclusion of South Sudan are members to the World Trade Organization. The East African Community laws and member states’ legislations allow for the creation of institutions to resolve trade remedies disputes. While no trade remedy dispute has been instituted under these two regimes, the existing legal framework forms the basis for discussions in this paper. This paper therefore analyses the institutional mechanism for resolution of trade remedies disputes under the East African Community and domestically, by member states.
Implementation of the Principle of Equality Before The Law in Corruption Court Decisions
Authors: Sakti Agam , Aprianingsih Nina , Nufus Saifun
Published: May 2024

Equality before the law is a basic principle in positive law in Indonesia which is called the Principle of Equality Before The Law, this aims to protect the human rights of citizens and to fight discrimination and the arbitrariness of rulers, but in practice, there are still many constitutions that have not been carrying out these basic principles, especially in acts of corruption as occurred in the corruption case in the procurement of 1,800 computer units for the 2018 computer-based National Examination worth Rp. This case clearly shows that the law in Indonesia tends to side with the authorities so a stigma arises in society that the law in Indonesia is blunt up and down. Of course, this phenomenon has reduced public trust in the government, especially in law enforcement
Implementation of Solving Criminal Cases (Splitsing) in the Proof Process in Criminal Trials
Authors: Kamila Firyal , Yanuar Iyang , Nurdiansyah Rizki
Published: May 2024

The role of a witness who is also an actor in the same case is referred to as a witness who is also a suspect "crown witness". The role of a witness is really needed to uncover a crime that was committed by more than one person together. To uncover evidence of who was involved, what were the roles of the perpetrators and how the crime could be committed. The purpose of this study is to find out how splitsing is implemented in criminal cases. The method used is philosophy juridical with a statutory and case approach, this study uses secondary data supported by primary legal materials such as laws, secondary legal materials in the form of journals and books. The results of this study indicate that the testimony of other defendants was carried out by the public prosecutor who has the authority to split the case files (spiltsing) so that the public prosecutor can reveal the testimony of witnesses and defendants that are the same or different and make it easier to find out the main perpetrators of the crime. The basis for separating the case files is in Article 142 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
System Implementation Optimization Stollen Recovery Initiative (StAR) as an Effort to Eradicate Criminal Corruption in Asia
Authors: Fairuza Hanny Hilmia , Dewi Rastikasari  , Desi Nur Fitria  , Nesya Wahyuning Asep Saputri
Published: May 2024

Corruption is a form of criminal behavior that is detrimental to state finances. Acts of corruption do not only occur in one country, but also in all countries, especially ASEAN. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out cooperation in the international sphere through an agreement or the implementation of political cooperation in the form ofMutual Legal Assistance (MLA) andExtradition related to the eradication of corruption. There are UN conventions andMLA will provide a form of change in the form of a paradigm related to the many aspects of corruption as a form of crimeinternational-transnational. In this case it becomes one of the important factors for all countries in achieving efforts to combat corruption. With regard to efforts to eradicate criminal acts of corruption, it is necessary to have a special regulatory system related to the handling of acts of corruption in foreign relations, one of which is in the form ofStollen Asset Recovery Initiative or StAR. StAR is a form of international cooperation in terms of providing evidence and transparency of an act of corruption.
Examining the Presidential Threshold in Law No. 7 of 2017 in terms of legal politics in Indonesia
Authors: Fathullah Fathullah
Published: May 2024

It was originally proposed that the presidential threshold of 20% be used to support the presidential system. As stated in Article 6A paragraph (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, the constitutional design of the presidential threshold is an additional provision about arrangements on the requirements for the candidacy of the President and Vice President. Because political configuration is so crucial to the creation of legal products, political law presidential threshold policymaking occurs when there is political configuration. What is the history of the presidential threshold policy of 20%? is the first of two problem formulations in this study. Second, how does the presidential threshold of 20% in Law No. 7 of 2017 stand in terms of legal politics? Along with legal and intellectual techniques, the research takes a normative perspective. First, the study's findings show that Indonesia's presidential threshold was first established in Law Number 23 of 2003 concerning the General Election of the President and Vice President. From the 2004 Presidential Election to the 2019 Presidential Election, Indonesia's threshold provisions were the first to be put into practice, with the presidential threshold's amount changing. The legal politics of the presidential threshold have the traits of an authoritarian law, and the legal foundation has changed to Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning the Second General Election. This is so that the ruler can protect his or her political interest in keeping the ruling party in power. Because a presidential threshold with a percentage of up to 20% creates a divide in political rights or democratic rights between parties with majority votes and parties with minority votes, the legal politics of determining the presidential threshold runs counter to the principle of the purpose of an effective and proportional election.
PERAN DEWAN PERWAKILAN RAKYAT DAERAH DALAM PEMBENTUKAN PERATURAN DAERAH
Authors: Kasim Warsito
Published: May 2024

Peran DPRD dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan daerah maupun pembangunan daerah antara lain ditunjukkan dengan banyaknya aspirasi masyarakat yang langsung disampaikan kepada DPRD. Peran lainnya ditunjukkan oleh produktivitas lembaga legislatif ini bersama pihak eksekutif dalam hal penyusunan dan penetapan Peraturan Daerah. Kepentingan dan aspirasi masyarakat tersebut harus dapat ditangkap oleh pemerintah daerah maupun Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah. Sebagai representasi perwakilan rakyat dalam struktur kelembagaan pemerintahan daerah yang menjalankan fungsi pemerintahan. Pemerintah Daerah menjalankan fungsi pemerintahan dan DPRD menjalankan fungsi Legislasinya. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi hukum bagi masyarakat dan juga para anggota DPRD sehingga dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan fungsinya. penelitian ini adalah pendekatan yuridis normatif dan bersifat deskriptif analitis. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder yang diperoleh dari bahan hukum primer dan sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini mendeskripsikan peran DPRD dalam Fungsi Pembentukan Peraturan Daerah dan faktor-faktor  penghambat dalam Pembentukan Peraturan Daerah oleh DPRD.
Juridical Analysis Of The Headman's Authority In Village Fund Management (Case Study Of Law Number 6 Of 2014 Concerning Villages In Lolotwara Village, Lakor District, Southwest Maluku Regency).
Authors: Ririhena KiranaMicha , Ririhena Micael
Published: May 2024

Law Number 6 of 2014 explains that the purpose of village development is to improve the welfare of rural communities and the quality of human life as well as poverty reduction through meeting basic needs. Moreover, the development includes building village facilities and infrastructure, developing local economic potential, and sustainable use of natural resources and the environment. This article aims to find out how the authority of the village head in carrying out village fund management, the obstacles they deal with, and how to overcome it in Lolotuara village, Pulau Lakor District, Southwest Maluku Regency. The use of village funds raises a classic problem in the system of using village funds. The allocation does not provide appropriate results for village development. Hence, the allocation of large village funds requires general regulations to clear and accommodating the implementation of its regulations. Eventually, the village head as the highest executive in the village government is able to implement the mandate of the law. Therefore, the objectives of the village law can be realized according to existing regulations.
Settlement of Infidelity Cases According to Customary Law in Lolotuara Village, Pulau Lakor District, Southwest Maluku Regency
Authors: Wessy Yeheskel , Noya Stelvia W.
Published: May 2024

Settlement of Infidelity Cases According to Customary Law in Lolotuara Village, Pulau Lakor District, Southwest Maluku Regency. The problem in this legal research is how to resolve cases of infidelity.     In accordance with the problem formulation in this legal research, the problems found in the indigenous community in Lolotuara are cases of infidelity which occur either between husband and wife of another person or between a husband or wife and another man or woman outside of the husband and wife relationship. . That if the case of infidelity occurs, there are also customary fines that can be implemented by Saniri Negeri Lolotuara as a customary institution that upholds customary values ​​that have been violated by individuals in society.        This research is a normative juridical research, a problem solving approach through a conceptual approach, a statutory approach and a case approach, then from the results of the description conclusions and suggestions can be drawn.   The results of the research show that the resolution of cases of infidelity through customary criminal sanctions in Lolotuara Village is carried out by requesting responsibility for men to marry girls. If the woman is the wife of the person who committed the affair then a customary fine is implemented, if they do not comply with the request to marry the girl then it is implemented. customary fines, if you are someone's wife then you are obliged to fulfill customary obligations, namely customary fines to the girl and the wife or husband of the person who has been harmed by the actions carried out by the parties. The mechanism for resolving and administering customary sanctions in Lolotuara can be accepted and implemented by customary sanctions because it is adhered to by the Lolotuara indigenous community and its existence is recognized in the national legal system. Due to this, the implementation of customary fines as a form of fulfilling customary obligations by the parties in cases of infidelity or adultery is still enforced in society because it has coercive power which is implemented by the Saniri of Lolotuara State, these customary sanctions are seen as fulfilling a sense of justice for Indigenous Peoples Lolotuara.
ANALISIS UNDANG-UNDANG PERLINDUNGAN ANAK TERHADAP KORBAN (STUDI KASUS PUTUSAN NOMOR: 36/PID.SUS/2023/PN. LBB)
Authors: Putri Machelinda , Muhidin  , Sri Fatmawati
Published: May 2024

Undang-undang perlindungan anak berfungsi sebagai representasi fisik dari perlindungan terhadap anak. Idealnya, perlindungan ini tidak hanya sekedar membantu anak-anak yang menjadi korban kejahatan atau memberikan mereka kesempatan untuk menerima pendidikan. Ia juga menawarkan keamanan dan dukungan hukum kepada anak-anak yang bermasalah dengan hukum atau yang melakukan kejahatan. Sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 59, perlindungan terhadap kekerasan fisik, psikis, dan seksual dicapai melalui penerapan pembatasan peraturan perundang-undangan, upaya sosialisasi, serta pemantauan, pelaporan, dan pemberian sanksi terkait tindak pidana hukum. Seperti pada kasus Putusan Nomor:36/PID.SUS/PN.LBB yang pelakunya tidak lain adalah ayah kandung dari anak tersebut menjadi ramai dibicarakan, lantaran sang ibu dari korban melakukan protes lewat video yang diunggah di sosial media. Protes tersebut dilakukan lantaran ibu korban tidak terima dengan putusan hakim kepada mantan suaminya tersebut. Pelaku atau ayah korban diberikan putusan bebas oleh hakim dalam persidangan di PN Lubuk Basung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Undang-undang Perlindungan Anak Terhadap Korban (Studi Kasus Putusan Nomor: 36/PID.SUS/2023/PN. LBB). Dimana dalam kasus ini adanya suatu yang sangat janggal dalam putusan hakim tersebut dan sesuatu  hal yang mencoreng nama keadilan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode hukum normatif yang dimana Penelitian dilakukan dengan menganalisis hukum melalui studi dokumen, yakni menggunakan sumber bahan hukum yang berupa peraturan perundang-undangan, keputusan/ketetapan pengadilan, kontrak/perjanjian/akad, teori hukum, dan pendapat para sarjana. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Undang-undang Perlindungan Anak Terhadap Korban. Terdapat kelebihan dan kekurangan dalam sistem peradilan, dan fakta lapangan. Terutama dalam Pembuktian Hukum, pembuktian merupakan salah satu komponen hukum acara pidana yang mengatur tentang macam-macam alat bukti yang sah, sistem yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan alat bukti, syarat-syarat dan proses pengajuannya, serta kewenangan hakim untuk menerima, menolak, dan mempertimbangkannya. Dalam kasus PUTUSAN NOMOR: 36/PID.SUS/2023/PN. LBB. hakim membebaskan TERDAKWA, karena kesaksian ANAK KORBAN dan Saksi-saksi yang lainya sangat bertentangan antara satu dengan yang lainya.
Impact of Gender-based Violence on Local Economy: A Case Study of Gasabo District
Authors: Nsabimana Avelin , Uwimpuhwe Denys
Published: May 2024

Aim: Gender-based violence (GBV) poses a significant challenge to economic development, particularly in regions such as Gasabo District in Rwanda, which has seen remarkable post-genocide recovery and growth. Despite progress, the intricate relationship between GBV and economic outcomes remains understudied, necessitating further investigation. This study addresses the gap in understanding the economic implications such as workforce productivity, healthcare expenditures, and educational attainment of GBV in Gasabo District.
Methods: Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this research combines quantitative and qualitative research methodology to comprehensively assess the prevalence and consequences of GBV in Gasabo District. A sample size of 400 participants was selected using stratified sampling techniques, with data collected through self-administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews with survivors and stakeholders.
Results: findings reveal alarming statistics on the prevalence and economic toll of GBV in Gasabo District. Among the respondents, 58.5% reported no experience with GBV during their lifetime, with physical violence (35.5%) most frequent type. Economic consequences were substantial, with 28.8% reporting reduced productivity due to GBV. A significant association between GBV and economic consequences, with chi-square test results revealing a strong correlation (chi-square = 46.949, p < 0.001) between experiencing GBV and reported economic impacts.
Conclusion: The study highlights the urgent need for evidence-based interventions to address GBV and its economic repercussions in Gasabo District by implementing comprehensive awareness and education programs to increase understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and promote zero tolerance for violence
OPTIMIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS FOR INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC LIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Kar Sayantan
Published: May 2024

The National Highway (N.H) 44 is one of the longest and widest highways in India, where it starts from Srinagar & terminates in Kanyakumari; the highway passes from UT and various states like Punjab, Haryana to Tamil Nadu. Road accidents occur every day, every minute due to heavy traffic congestion. Traffic signals at N.H 44 follow the fixed time signal technique, which have fixed time of red, yellow and green signal on different lanes in a sequential order. Also, no privilege is given to emergency vehicle like fire brigade; ambulance; police vans etc., waiting time will be high. Traffic light controllers are very useful for handling traffic at intersections. But fixed timer controllers are having limitations like even if no vehicle is existing, still green signal remain active on empty path. To automate the task of traffic light controllers, various artificial intelligence-based techniques has been used by different authors like fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, neural network, reinforcement learning etc. These techniques provide variable timing signals based upon traffic condition. In this paper, a comparative analysis of various green signal optimization techniques has been discussed
SWARM INTELLIGENCE: PSO ALGORITHM
Authors: Vishalatchi S.
Published: May 2024

A natural metaphor is a key to solve any complex optimization problem in scientific community. [1]The classical optimization problem is unable to solve the highly non linear problem because of non-adaptability. A flexible and adaptable algorithm is needed to model the real-time problem easily. More nature inspired algorithms were emerged. One of such algorithm is Swarm Intelligence (SI) that highly focuses on collective behaviour of animals and solve the problem by building a self organising system [1].[2]Most of the SI algorithms uses multiple agents to interact to the population. It uses real-number strings to solve the problem efficiently [2]. [3]Particle Swarm Intelligence(PSO) is an important searching algorithm that finds the optimum solution in an environment. This article show cases the implementation of PSO algorithm in a real time problems[3]
ANALYSIS OF WORK LIFE BALANCE AND COMMITMENT AMONG WOMEN EMPLOYEES AT A PRIVATE TEXTILE UNIT
Authors: Rubini D. Brinda , R Aswini Bharathi
Published: May 2024

Work-Life Balance (WLB) is a state of equilibrium achieved between employee‟s primary job responsibilities and personal commitments. In the current scenario, managing time for both career and personal aspects of life is challenging for both employees and employers. The disparity in managing time often generates low productivity, dissatisfied employees, deprived performance and vice versa. The objective of this study was to know if the women employees manage their Work-Life Balance and to find the related attributes and parameters that contribute to their work-life balance. The primary data is collected through research questionnaire and personal interview. Descriptive research was used to find out the characteristic feature of the respondents. The hypotheses were framed on the basis of the relationship between colleagues, compensation policy, job satisfaction, welfare facility and organizational climate. The findings from this study reveal that the following parameters will significantly influence work-life balance.  Supportive Colleagues / Managers (Conducive Work environment)  Flexible working hours  Transport facility (to optimize travel hours)  Customized Policy to meet individual employee‟s need
EMPLOYEE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN TAILORING INDUSTRY
Authors: Kavitha Dr. Rose , S Sagar.
Published: May 2024

In recent decade, people are demanding for more personalized tailors in the stitching industry and requirement for customized cloths are in great demand. In order to sustain tailoring businesses, and remain as market leaders, and in high demand, the tailors need to have cutting edge competitiveness. Only excellent dressmakers can transform their current practice of fulfilling customer‟s demands. This research paper explores the survey on 200 tailors in Bangalore, which talks about the challenges faced by tailors and opportunities ahead for the and how to overcome the tailoring market that is down with Covid-19 impact. It is essential in addressing the challenges and opportunities government is providing for tailors
IMPACT OF DIGITAL REVOLUTION ON ONLINE SHOPPING – BRINGING THE WORLD TOGETHER
Authors: Yerpude Dr. Samir
Published: May 2024

Consumers currently are exposed to the global competitors. Traditionally with minimal Digital interventions, organizations were struggling to collect customer data which reflected poorly on the customer experience. In the current era customer experience is revealed as the new brand since it determines the longevity of the organization. In comparison to the brick and mortar businesses, modernized businesses depend heavily on sophisticated systems of engagement that help the organization gather the customer data automatically. Industrial revolution 4.0 is characterized by Cyber-Physical systems. In the year 1999, Kevin Ashton an innovator coined the term Internet of Things (IoT). In simple terms IoT is a mesh of sensors that serve multiple purposes such as sensing the change of state and simultaneously transmitting this information over the Internet to a central repository. This real time information emerging from the IoT implementation is used to perform real time analytics. Globalization and privatization pushed the Indian industries to go online over the Internet. Year 1995, while announced the birth saw an exponential growth by 1999 and became the default channel for certain commodities. Apart from customer preferences such as convenience of cost and product comparisons, there are other major parameters for the online businesses to prosper. These include implementation and wide spread usage of Digital technologies such as Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence making the business processes agile and proactive. Especially in the current situation, wherein the world has observed the outbreak of COVID 19 Pandemic since December 2019, contactless and Digital channel for online buying is the only option. The chapter discusses the following pointers in support of the impact of Digital revolution on online buying especially in situations such as the current pandemic: Reasons for online shopping· Role of Digital technologies such as Internet· of Things and Artificial Intelligence Impact of Digital technologies on Online· shopping Digital technologies boosting the economy in· pandemic (COVID19) situation & related turnaround case discussion on online business. Downsides of Digital Transformation and· associated challenges
A STUDY ON SILK AS A SUSTAINABLE GREEN BUSINESS: EYEING FROM THE LENS OF GI APPLICATION AND ITS FEASIBILITY
Authors: Hazarika Bishnubrat
Published: May 2024

Assam Silk secures a special significance in the global ethnic textile market. The industry has survived through many ups and downs since the early reigns of different kingdoms of Assam. Recently the Geographical identification (GI) of Assam Silk has already been allotted by Intellectual Property of India. As the industry has now been victimized for machine woven adulterated products, the GI mark takes a pioneering step in achieving the market. GI marks the authenticity of any product which has its origin historically associated to any place or community. But the success of GI will count on the mass adoption of the stakeholders of the silk industry. This paper will be objectivized on understanding of different hindrances spearheading in the adoption of GI for silk as a sustainable green business and feasibility of GI registration by the producers of Assam Silk. The study will be conducted on Charaideo District with judgmental sampling with a sample size of 90 house hold. The primary data will be collected through structured interview. The data will be empirically analyzed. The researcher will conclude the paper with necessary find outs as well as the suggestions for furthering the agriculture allied sustainable Silk industry with GI application
A SCHOOL OF THOUGHT ON EMPLOYER BRANDING IN THE MODERN SETUP
Authors: John Rini , Patel Dr. Reena
Published: May 2024

Employer branding is one of the important aspects that the companies need to focus upon in this highly competitive times in order to attract, engage and retain the best workforce. The present chapter discusses about the employer branding concept in the modern setup of organizations. The chapter has three different parts: (a) Introduction and meaning of employer branding (b) Qualitative study to understand employer branding used in 20 different MNCs (c) Author‟s proposed model of employer branding. The qualitative study has also found out few effective ways to improve upon the employer branding concept in organizations with intent that the suggestions by the respondents maybe useful for organizations in the coming times