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Student Eco-literacy in Preventing Ecological Damage
Authors: Lestari Pertiwi Indah , Rusdi Hikmah , Novianty Rina , Maya Sri , Ernawati Ernawati
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to determine student eco-literacy by giving projects in the Waste Management course. This qualitative research uses a survey approach to obtain data from certain natural places (not made by researchers). Still, researchers carry out the treatment in collecting data by distributing questionnaires and giving eco-literacy projects to 26 FKIP UMMA students. The data analysis technique used was Miles and Huberman’s data reduction. The analysis showed that all aspects received a positive response from students of 98%. It means that students were interested in writing to take part in learning by utilizing the environment as a source of learning. The projects produced by students showed an attraction to eco-literacy learning by giving projects.ABSTRAK: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui ekoliterasi mahasiswa dengan pemberian proyek pada mata kuliah Pengolahan Limbah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan survey, metode survey digunakan untuk mendapatkan data dari tempat tertentu yang alamiah (bukan buatan peneliti) tetapi peneliti melakukan perlakuan dalam pengumpulan data dengan mengedarkan angket dan pemberian proyek ekoliterasi pada Mahasiswa FKIP UMMA berjumlah 26 orang. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu reduksi data Miles and Huberman. Hasil analisis diperoleh bahwa seluruh aspek yang dinyatakan sebagai kemampuan ecoliterasi mahasiswa proyek mendapatkan respon positif dari mahasiswa sebesar 98%. Hal ini berarti mahasiswa tertarik secara tertulis untuk mengikuti pembelajaran dengan memanfaatkan lingkungan sebagai sumber belajar begitu pula dengan proyek yang dihasilkan oleh mahasiswa menunjukkan bahwa ada daya tarik pembelajaran ekoliterasi dengan pemberian proyek.
Nature Club Activity: Knowledge Exploration on Javan Slow Loris (Nycticebus javanicus) and Protected Endemic Animals in Conservation Education Program
Authors: Muthmainnah Rifaatul , Mulyani Leni Sri , Fitriyani Wina
Published: August 2023

Conservation education can increase knowledge about endangered animals, one of which is the Javan slow loris (Nycticebus javanicus), and protected endemic animals in Indonesia, and this can be done through the nature club activity as one of the conservation education programs. However, most students are indifferent to conservation or science education. This individual influence is the characteristics and dispositions students bring to learning, such as interest, effort, values, and perceived abilities. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of conservation education programs through nature club activities on students' knowledge of Javan slow loris and protected endemic animals. The research method is the experimental method, with the research design used as one group pretest-postest design; the data collection technique is done by test and observation. The results showed that the activities carried out were effective on students' knowledge of Javan lorises and protected endemic animals, as evidenced by the calculation of the N-gain score indicating that the average N-gain score (mean) was 0.614.ABSTRAK: Pendidikan konservasi dapat menambah ilmu mengenai hewan yang terancam punah salah satunya yaitu Kukang Jawa (Nycticebus javanicus) serta hewan endemik yang dilindungi yang ada di Indonesia, hal ini dapat dilakukan melalui program klub alam yang ada pada pendidikan konservasi. Akan tetapi mayoritas siswa belum mendapatkan pendidikan konservasi dan hanya menjadi bagian kecil dari pendidikan sains. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pendidikan konservasi melalui kegiatan klub alam terhadap pengetahuan siswa mengenai kukang jawa dan hewan endemik yang dilindungi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode eksperimen, dengan desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah one group pretest-posttest design, teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan tes dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan yang dilakukan efektif terhadap pengetahuan siswa mengenai kukang jawa dan hewan endemik yang dilindungi, dibuktikan dari hasil perhitungan N-gain score menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata skor N-gain (mean) adalah 0,614
Development of STEM-Based Environmental Change Module to Enhance Environmental Literacy
Authors: Saragih Putri Prisillia , Tanjung Indayana Febriani
Published: August 2023

At this time there are many learning modules circulating both printed and electronic (online), however, the development of STEM-based modules that have been carried out does not see the effectiveness of the module. The purpose of this research is to see the validity, practicality and effectiveness of the module. The 4D research methodology (Define, Design, Development, Disseminate) was used. This research was conducted in class X Senior High School. The results showed that the Material Validity Test research obtained 98.57% (Very Valid), the Media Expert Validation Test assessment was 98.6% (Very Valid), the response assessment by the biology teacher was 85% (Practical), the average student response assessment was 86.07% (Practical). The STEM-based environmental change module produced from the research conducted is valid, practical, and effective in increasing the level of environmental literacy among grade X students at Senior High School.ABSTRAK: Pada saat sekarang ini modul pembelajaran sudah banyak beredar baik ditemukan secara cetak maupun juga elektronik (online), walaupun demikian pengembangan modul berbasis STEM yang sudah dilakukan tidak melihat keefektifan dari modul. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat validitas, kepraktisan, dan keefektifan modul. Metodologi penelitian 4D (Define, Design, Development, Disseminate) digunakan. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada kelas X SMAS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penelitian Uji Validitas Materi yang diperoleh 98,57% (Sangat Valid), penilaian Uji Validasi Ahli Media adalah 98,6% (Sangat Valid), penilaian respon oleh guru biologi adalah 85% (Praktis), rata-rata penilaian respon siswa adalah 86,07% (Praktis). Modul perubahan lingkungan berbasis STEM yang dihasilkan dari penelitian yang dilakukan adalah valid, praktis, dan efektif dalam meningkatkan tingkat literasi lingkungan di kalangan siswa kelas X di SMAS.
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Coefficient of Rolling Friction on Florida Gulf Coast University's Parking Garage Incline
Authors: Julmus Kaelyn
Published: August 2023

A method for estimating the in situ coefficient of rolling friction of a parking garage incline is developed from fundamental physics principles and tested with experimental data. At Florida Gulf Coast University’s Parking Garage #1, between Levels 3 and 4, an SUV starts from rest at the top of the incline and accelerates down the slope under its own weight opposed by friction. Experimental measurements of displacement, time interval, and incline angle, along with the relevant physical analysis of rolling friction on an incline, produce an estimated value of μ_r=0.04±0.01 for the coefficient of rolling friction. In the trial conducted, 59% of the initial gravitational energy was lost due to friction (i.e. an efficiency of η≈41%).
An Evidence-Based Practice Project to Determine Ginger's Effect on Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnant Women During the Antepartum Period
Authors: Burgos Jaslynette
Published: August 2023

Nausea and vomiting is an ailment that accompanies pregnancy and affects up to 80% of pregnant women. A decrease in quality of life and feelings of depression have been associated with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). This evidence-based practice project aims to evaluate the effect of ginger on nausea and vomiting in pregnant women during the antepartum period compared to not using ginger. Articles addressing the impact of ginger on nausea and vomiting in pregnant women were searched and identified in four databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Literature (CINHAL), ProQuest, and Cochrane (Reviews). The Johns Hopkins Evidence-based Practice Model Appraisal tools were utilized to thoroughly examine and assess the strength and quality of each article. Six articles were included in this evidence-based practice project. The results demonstrated that the use of ginger versus placebo significantly reduced the severity of nausea, but was less effective at reducing vomiting. Ginger was found to be either as effective as vitamin B6 or less effective. Ginger alleviated NVP when compared with placebo. Further research is required to determine whether vitamin B6 or ginger is more effective and to establish the best method of ginger intake. Overall, ginger is an affordable natural remedy that nurses can recommend to pregnant patients experiencing NVP.
Social Capital's Effects on Tastes and Preferences
Authors: Reed-Spitzer Zoey
Published: August 2023

Obesity has been a growing epidemic in the United States for decades. Cheaper, low-quality foods have grown in quantity and accessibility, while many do not acquire the recommended physical activity level to burn the calories. While there are many factors that contribute to the prevalence of obesity, some studies have found a lack of diet quality and diversity likely plays a significant role in the epidemic. This paper explores the role of community influence and involvement in the preference an individual has for healthy foods, as measured by obesity level. A supply and demand model is used to represent the hypothesis that an increase in the level of community social capital would result in a decrease in obesity and an increase in the taste and preferences for foods that make up a healthy and diverse diet. The results show that states with a greater proportion of people who donated at a high level in 2000 are more likely to have had lower obesity levels in 2000, and states where a greater proportion of people donated at a medium level in 2000 were more likely to have a smaller increase in obesity levels between 2000 and 2006.
Cooperative Training of Undergraduate Translation Students: Trainee Perceptions and Job Market Alignment
Authors: Salamah Dania
Published: August 2023

The study examined the cooperative training course at an undergraduate English translation program at a public university in Saudi Arabia with the aim of tapping into the perceptions of a sample of undergraduate translation students regarding their cooperative training experience. The study also aimed to identify the extent to which the students’ university training is aligned with job market needs. To achieve these aims, a qualitative study was conducted, and 87 undergraduate students were surveyed using a questionnaire designed for the purpose of the study. The findings indicated that the students generally had positive perceptions towards cooperative training. The findings also indicated that the students’ undergraduate training is aligned with job market requirements in some respects while there is room for improvement in others
Thematic Significance of Caves and River in A Passage to India by Edward Morgan Forster and Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
Authors: alfrayh Manhal
Published: August 2023

This paper shall discuss the thematic significance of caves from the novel A Passage to India by E.M. Forster and the river from the novel Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih. It will compare the significance of Marabar Caves and Nile River by exploring the similarities and dissimilarities between them. This comparison shall be elaborated further by depicting the relationship of these places as natural sources and their influence on the characters from both the said novels. It will also describe an account revealing their mysterious nature with oodles of unanswered questions. Eventually, it shall conclude by elucidating the symbolic presence of these natural places (caves and river) in the respective novels. Also, how their existence proves helpful in taking the narration forward and how their nonexistence would have affected the theme of these two novels.
Determination of mutagenic sensitivity and its manifestations on papaya (Carica papaya L.) cv. Arka Prabhath
Authors: Bhat Navya , Dinesh M R , Vageeshbabu H S , Acharya G C , Dash S N , Swain S C
Published: August 2023

Papaya is an important fruit crop of the family Caricaceae which needs the improvement in terms of virus resistance and shelf life with dwarf stature. Mutation breeding technique has been considered as an efficient tool adopted by plant breeders to create variability in papaya. The mutation frequency and population structure of the mutants directly depend upon the type of mutagen and the time of exposure. Irrespective of the used mutagens, the ultimate induced mutations are random and therefore determination of mutagenic sensitivity is important pre-requisite. Based on this, investigation on the induction of mutation in papaya cv. Arka Prabhath was carried out with the objective of creating genetic variability through physical mutagen. In this study, papaya seeds were irradiated with five different dose of gamma rays ranging from 50 Gy to 500 Gy. The results revealed that gradual reduction in germination, survival of seedlings and delayed germination with increase in dosage of gamma rays. Based on probit analysis, LD50 (Lethal dose) was fixed at 186.24 Gy. Total seven types of chlorophyll mutants were observed as a result of mutation. Mutagenic efficiency and effectiveness were higher in a lower dose of gamma treatment (50 Gy).
Evaluation of tuberose genotype IIHR 17-23SP-08 (IC0642158) for flower yield, quality and response to biotic stress
Authors: Bharathi T U , Kumar Rajiv , Nair S A , Umamaheswari R , Sonavane P , Kalaivanan D , Rao V K
Published: August 2023

Tuberose (Agave amica, family Asparagaceae) is an important commercial flower crop valued for its spectacular fragrant flowers. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the single petalled tuberose genotypes for growth, flowering, flower yield, concrete yield and response to biotic stress for two consecutive years from 2020 to 2022. Tuberose genotype IIHR 17-23SP-08 was found to be superior with highest plant height (55.53 cm), early flowering (94.93 days), highest number of spikes/plant (8.47), longest spikes (114.61cm) and rachis (32.11cm) and maximum number of florets/spike (54.87). The matured bud weight of IIHR 17-23SP-08 was 1.29 g, which is preferable in the medium segment range with higher number of flower buds (725 buds per kg). It is a high yielder producing the highest number of spikes/m2 (76.20) and loose flower yield 18.88 t/ha/year among the genotypes evaluated. The genotype IIHR 17-23SP-08 was also found to be a good multiplier with the maximum bulb production of 8.94 bulbs per clump. It was found to be resistant to root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and tolerant to leaf burn disease (Alternaria polianthi) under field conditions. It was found suitable as loose flower for garland preparation with the shelf life of 2 days under ambient conditions and for concrete extraction with the concrete yield of 0.095%. It produces white buds (RHS colour: NNI55D, white group, Fan 4) with green tinge on the tip. Thus, the genotype IIHR 17 23SP 08 was found promising and novel among the single types with better flower and bulb yield parameters.
Assessment of genetic variability, character association and path coefficient analysis in Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema x grandiflora Tzvelev)
Authors: Gurung Anamika , Kumar Rajiv , Aswath C , Tejaswini P
Published: August 2023

Thirty-one genotypes of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema x grandiflora Tzvelev) were evaluated for nine growth and flowering related traits to assess the genetic variability, correlation and path coefficient analysis. Significant differences among genotypes for all the growth and flowering related traits were observed through analysis of variance. The range of variation was high for number of leaves plant-1 (66.17-164.50) followed by number of flowers plant-1 (30.67-116.83). The magnitude of phenotypic coefficient of variation was higher than the genotypic coefficient of variation for all the characters studied. High (>20%) PCV and GCV was recorded for plant height, number of branches plant-1, number of leaves plant-1, days to bud initiation, days to first flower opening and number of flowers plant-1. Heritability estimates ranged from 77.72% (days to optimum flowering) to 96.93% (number of flowers plant-1). High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of mean was recorded for all the traits studied. Number of flowers plant-1 exhibited positive and highly significant correlation with number of branches and leaves plant-1. Path coefficient analysis using correlation coefficients revealed that days to first flower opening (1.564) exhibited positive and very high direct effect, while,number of leaves plant-1 (0.347) and flower diameter (0.337) showed positive and high direct effect. Hence, genotypes with superior traits may be considered for further improvement.
Stability analysis of yield, yield attributes and essential oil content in fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) evaluated under a long-term organic production system
Authors: Shivlal  , Lal Gopal , Meena N K , Meena R D , Chaudhary N , Choudhary M K , Saxena S N
Published: August 2023

Eight varieties of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) were evaluated under field trial for their stability of yield, yield attributes and essential oil content under the organic production system in six consecutive years from 2016 to 2021. Mean square due to environment + (variety × environment) was significant for all the traits studied indicating the existence of variety × environment interaction. Based on the mean performance, regression coefficient and deviation from regression values, it was found that stability of yield and yield components are imparted in the varieties, GF-12 and AF-1 across the years through the stable performance of characters and like numbers of primary and secondary branches, number of umbels and umbellate and seed yield. However, variety RF-101 for essential oil content can be considered as most suitable, stable and adopted to organic production system compared to other varieties. Correlation analysis revealed highly positive relationship in plant height, number of primary branches, number of umbels and umbellate per plant and seed yield. Based on the findings, fennel growers are apprised to select stable high-yielding fennel varieties for the organic production systems in semi-arid regions of India. Along with their use in hybridization programmes to converge the stability characteristics of seed yield for the development of a stable variety adapted to a wider range of environments under organic production systems.
Post-harvest melatonin application reduced browning in minimally processed lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) during low temperature storage
Authors: Gurjar P S , Singh S R , Verma A K , Mishra M
Published: August 2023

The investigation was carried out to assess the effect of post-harvest dipping of minimally processed fresh cut lettuce with various concentrations (10, 100 and 1000 μmolL-1) of melatonin on shelf-life and sensory quality of lettuce stored at 6±2ºC for 8 days. Melatonin treatment was found effective in maintaining freshness and sensory quality of lettuce during storage. Browning was reduced by 45% and visual quality index increased by 44.10% compared to control in 100 μmol L-1 melatonin treated samples on the 6th day of storage. Maximum total chlorophyll, total phenol and total antioxidants and least activity of browning related enzyme i.e., peroxidase (POD) was observed in 100 μmol L-1 melatonin treated samples during storage. No significant variation was observed between 10 μmol L-1 melatonin treated and control samples. Browning index value had significant negative correlation with total chlorophyll, total phenol and total antioxidants whereas POD activity had significant positive correlation. It can be inferred from the present investigation that post-harvest treatment of 100 μmol L-1 melatonin extended shelf-life of minimally processed lettuce for 6 days by preserving phenols, chlorophyll, antioxidants and inhibiting POD activity.
Production function analysis for vegetable cultivation in Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh: Application of Cobb-Douglas production model
Authors: Mandla Ishita , Vaidya M K
Published: August 2023

Vegetable cultivation plays a vital role in the agricultural economy of India. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Himachal Pradesh. Vegetable cultivation is facing challenges in profitability and economical use of resources. But a limited research has been done on resource use efficiency and elasticity of production in tomato, cauliflower and peas which are the major vegetable crops grown in Kullu. The present study was carried out in Kullu valley in the year 2019-2020 and multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select sixty farmers from different panchayats and villages on the basis of area they had under these crops. The elasticity of inputs used in the production of vegetables was worked out by fitting Cobb-Douglas production function. The sum of elasticity coefficients in case of tomato (Σbi = 1.22), cauliflower (Σbi = 1.56) and pea (Σbi = 1.31) were greater than unity which is statistically significant and shows increasing returns to scale. The ratio of marginal value product (MVP) to marginal factor cost (MFC) represented by value of r, was greater than unity in tomato for plant protection (8.38) and labour (1.05) which indicated their under-utilization. Value of plant protection (0.30) on the other hand was less than unity in cauliflower, which shows its over-utilization. In case of peas, values for fertilizer (-1.09), seed (-2.44) and FYM (0.87) showed these were over utilized. It is suggested that the farmers should be trained for judicious use of resources.
Over expression of anti-apoptotic gene in banana cv Rasthali enhances resistance against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 1
Authors: Umesha M , Sunisha C , Usharani T R , Sowmya H D , Sriram S
Published: August 2023

The most popular banana cv Rasthali was transformed with anti-apoptotic gene, AtBAG4 regulated with two different promoters viz., ZmBgl and ubiquitin to enhance the tolerance levels to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 1 (FOC1). The differences in gene expression driven by two promoters revealed that stronger expression of AtBAG4 gene under the ubiquitin promoter suppressed the infection and spreading processes of FOC1 in transgenic banana under standard bioassay systems. Analysis using the real time PCR showed the varying levels of AtBAG4 gene expression under two promoters. It was evident that ZmBgl driven AtBAG4 lead to lower gene expression in leaves which correlated with lesser levels of resistance to FOC1. Constitutive expression of AtBAG4 under the control of ubiquitin promoter showed increased transgene transcripts which directly correlated with the enhanced tolerance against FOC1 from seedlings stage to active vegetative phases. This study reveals the importance of constitutive expression of anti-apoptotic gene showing enhanced tolerance against the most dreaded FOC1 in highly susceptible variety Rasthali.
¿Qué le importa a Folha?
Authors: Fonseca Silva Igor , Almeida Verbena Córdula
Published: August 2023

Con base en una investigación descriptiva de la sección de Economía del diario Folha de São Paulo, combinada con una revisión bibliográfica de perspectivas sobre la actividad periodística, buscamos abordar las adaptaciones del modelo periodístico tradicional a la dinámica del flujo de información en línea. Para ello, se articulan estudios teóricos que abordan la comunicación en la era digital, la hegemonía ideológica en los vehículos mediáticos y el valor de la información para la sociedad capitalista. Ante ello, encontramos que existen apropiaciones de herramientas digitales por parte de los medios tradicionales de comunicación, con el objetivo de perpetuar sus principios y valores, sedimentados desde el surgimiento de la prensa.
información universitaria en sus medios de comunicación
Authors: Argudo Palomeque Fabián Vladimir , Guerrero Jaramillo Josselyn Angélica
Published: August 2023

A través de esta investigación se evidenciará las características, los mecanismos, las formas y resultados de cómo la comunicación y la información que genera, en este caso de estudio, la Universidad Católica de Cuenca (UCACUE), por medio de sus medios de comunicación, ya sean estos tradicionales y digitales y su influencia tanto en los públicos internos y externos quienes son los principales receptores de los procesos de difusión que genera ésta institución superior.

Este trabajo intenta fortalecer la información universitaria a través de sus medios de comunicación, con el propósito de mejorar los procesos de comunicación institucional. Esta investigación está orientada en un estudio mixto; cualitativo y cuantitativo, bajo un diseño experimental de campo. Las técnicas implementadas para recolectar la información fueron, la entrevista; dirigida a expertos en la materia y las encuestas, aplicadas a los estudiantes de la carrera.

Los resultados de esta investigación muestran una gran apreciación en cuanto al tema, especialmente porque los medios de comunicación en la universidad predominan como un puente entre la información y la sociedad estudiantil.
Rosa: el amor, el dolor y la transformación de la búsqueda de justicia en fuerza y lucha colectiva
Authors: Gonzalez María Alejandra
Published: August 2023

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Institucionalización y compromiso de la Facultad de Periodismo y Comunicación Social tras la desaparición de Miguel Bru. Entrevista a Jorge Bernetti
Authors: Milito Carlos
Published: August 2023

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Murales, lienzos y afiches, como dispositivos de información y memoria de un desaparecido
Authors: Torres Delgado Claudia Andrea
Published: August 2023

La llegada como migrante latinoamericana a la ciudad de La Plata, desde el inicio del recorrido de un colectivo te presenta un paneo de su historia social y política desde la última dictadura cívico militar, hasta la construcción de la democracia como proceso vigente, través de símbolos puestos en lugares públicos. Sin la necesidad de googlear o buscar un libro, sabemos que hubo 30 mil desaparecidos, que hay familiares que los siguen buscando, que existe una latente lucha por la verdad, memoria y justicia y que hay víctimas de la violencia policial con cientos de desparecidos y desparecidas en democracia. El siguiente ensayo explora esta experiencia migrante y las  marcas territoriales son expresiones de memoria colectiva que revelan información ausente en los medios dominantes. Específicamente abordamos el caso de Miguel Bru, un estudiante desaparecido en 1993, cuya imagen está plasmada en espacios públicos, incluso en la facultad de Periodismo de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, que se identifica con su historia. Estas manifestaciones no solo conmemoran, sino también informan y crean identidad, subrayando la importancia de mantener viva la memoria histórica.
Media consumption between dynamics and persistence: The meaning of persistent media practices in a mediatized everyday life
Authors: Röser Jutta , Dominiak Jo Marie
Published: August 2023

Qualitative reception studies have shown that new media neither radically change people’s media repertoires, nor do they replace the old. Established media practices remain relevant, and users actively persist on old media (technologies). To show why and how this persistence is embedded by its users, the paper at hand addresses old media persistence from a user’s and appropriation perspective. Thus, following the mediatization approach, we enfold the concept of the interplay of dynamics and persistence and transfer its theoretical ideas to two studies that deal with (1) the persistence of the TV in everyday media repertoires and (2) the persisting usage of vinyl records in the face of digital streaming services in everyday life. Our aim is to illuminate why and how users, on the one hand, persist on established media practices, but on the other hand, simultaneously combine them meaningfully with new media (practices) within their respective everyday lives.
Comparative Analysis of the European Centralised Public Procurement
Authors: Tátrai Tünde , Vörösmarty Gyöngyi
Published: August 2023

When analysing centralised public procurement models and solutions from the public administration point of view, attention needs to be paid to the specific features of public procurement as well as the institutional characteristics of the major central procurement organisations. In this paper, central procurement organisations in 11 European countries were compared based on interviews according to their activities, market positions and institutional characteristics. We shall address the issue of efficiency and stability of organisational structures by comparing the practice of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) and non-CEE European Countries. This comparison analyses the differences of the countries’ centralised public procurement structures and reveals the diversity of analytic criteria, underlining that the legal regulatory background to public procurement is not necessarily predominant in determining specific features and characteristics. The stability and market-oriented characteristics of a centralised public procurement system have an impact on the innovativeness of central purchasing bodies (CPBs) and on the development of their service provider nature, which should be taken into account by the CEE countries with a less-developed public procurement culture.
THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ORGANISATIONS TOWARDS EMPLOYEES: A PILOT STUDY WITHIN ATYPICAL NGOS IN ROMANIA
Authors: PĂCEȘILĂ Mihaela
Published: August 2023

An organisational entity (non-governmental organisation, company, public institution or authority) should not be seen socially responsible if its staff is not satisfied and motivated. However, despite many publications of social responsibility in the literature, papers focusing on the social responsibility of the organisation towards employees are rare. The following article aims to analyse the social responsibility of an atypical NGO towards its employees. In this regard, a survey conducted by using one questionnaire was used. The analysis is based on several aspects of the organisations’s social responsibility towards employees, namely recruitment and employees’ retention, employees' health and safety, effects generated by the employees’ satisfaction and dissatisfaction, reward system. The study revealed that the workplace atmosphere, the organisation’s concern towards the employees' problems, as well as the reward for their efforts leads to the increasing their loyalty and to achieving high performances.
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF STUDIES ON DIGITALIZATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Authors: ODUNCU Fulya , AYDEMİR Muzaffer , YILDIZ İncilay
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study is to make a holistic review of research on digitalization in local governments. In this Scopus database, 57 studies including the phrases “local purpose” and “digitization” in the title, summary and keywords were examined. The bibliometric analysis of the obtained data was performed using the R Studio program. When the results were evaluated, it was observed that the studies were between the years 2000-2023. While it was determined that there were a total of 21 studies between 2000-2019, it has been observed that the studies in this field have increased gradually in the last 4 years, with 36 studies as of 2020. The most studies were published in 2021 and 2022, with 11 publications each. Local government (27) and digitization (15) are the most used keywords. The countries with the highest number of studies are China (17), England (14) and the USA (8). In addition to these, when the bibliometric analysis results are examined, the most widely published source on this subject is Sustainability (5). The most published authors are Baud, I., Denis, E. Pfeffer, K. Scott, D. and Sydenstricker-Neto, J., with 2 publications each. The most cited journals are Sustainability (24) and Government Information Quarterly (23). The countries of the most cited authors are China (120) and the Netherlands (67). In this study, important information is obtained by examining the conceptual, social and intellectual structure of the literature.
ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF INLET ANGLE VARIATION ON HYDRAM PUMP EFFICIENCY
Authors: Koswara Engkos , Nasim Nasim , Ariandoyo Dodi
Published: August 2023

Hydram pump is a solution to overcome the problem of water demand, especially for highland areas. Hydram pumps can be used for rice field areas because they do not require an electric energy source. Operating parameters at the hydram pump greatly affect the efficiency of the hydram pump. In practice in the field, altitude is not difficult to obtain, especially for mountainous areas. However, for some highland areas, often to get a certain height must be with a large elevation distance hydram pump to water sources. In this research, a change in the angle of inlet variation will be conducted on the efficiency that occurs. So that with this research, it can be a benchmark for determining the distance of a hydram pump to a water source. The highest water discharge that can be generated from a 1 in size PVC hydram pump, 2.75 m inlet height, 5 m outlet height is 1.5 x 10-5 m3/s. while the lowest water discharge in the test carried out is 0 m3/s at the number of pendants 1 and the pump inlet angle is 45°. The inlet angle greatly affects the resulting flow rate. The inlet angle of 30°  results in a higher water flow rate of 1.44x10-5 m3/s at the number of pendulum 2 compared to the 45°  inlet angle which only gets 9.44x10-6 m3/s even up to 0 m3/s at the number of pendulum 1.
OPTIMIZATION OF SURFACE ROUGHNESS IN TURNING S45C CARBON STEEL MATERIAL USING THE TAGUCHI METHOD
Authors: Haryanto Muhammad Fahrudin , Khaerudin Deni S
Published: August 2023

The value of minimal surface roughness is the performance to be achieved in the Takisawa TSL-800 lathe. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the variables of the Takisawa TSL-800 lathe process precisely in order to obtain  a minimal surface roughness response. Determining the proper settings of the Takisawa TSL-800 lathe process variables will result in the expected surface roughness of the workpiece. The variables of the machining process that are varied are spindle speed, feed rate and depth of cut. The experimental design was determined based on the Taguchi method and was in the form of an Orthogonal L9 matrix (33).
The Runner Green Finance, New Financial Investments and Holdings Impact in The Green Economy
Authors: SÜLEYMANOĞLU Görkem Can
Published: August 2023

According to the United Nations, when companies provide supply based on demand, environmental pollution occurs, and natural resources are depleted. Therefore, the green economy is a name given to the initiatives that develop to keep a tight rein on this image. These entrepreneurial activities must be structured depending on macroeconomic leadership under money and technology. The OECD accepts this definition partially and adopts drawbacks to green finance being created only by supra-firm entities; this investment needs to be directed from the companies to the green economy. But we have precisely no method in the literature that calculates green finance. We suggest a new accounting index for catchable green finance. In this context, new financial investments were determined over a difference from the subtraction of aggregate current assets from the aggregate fixed assets for any firm. Hence, that the difference is multiplied by a country's end-of-year policy rate to realize the OECD's concept angle below the macroeconomic (the state) lead makes sense. This equation creates a cross-section. The Turkish model of green finance has been generated by considering Turkish holdings in this paper. We extract the accounting index named new financial investment(s) from the annual reports of 16 Turkish holdings comprehensive for 2021. We start the cross-section methodology and consecutively configure the monetary amount of new financial investment(s) against the environmental expenditures and ecological taxes in TUIK 2020-2021 statistics.
Pengujian Software Pengendalian Penduduk Permanen-Nonpermanen Dengan BlackBox Test dan Evaluasi Penerimaan Metode Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Zaidir Zaidir , Nuswantoro Bagus Subekti , Listiawan Indra , Sahal Ahmad , Diqi Muhammad , Meliala Dyan Avando
Published: August 2023

Banyak variasi dan inovasi perangkat lunak tentang kependudukan telah tersedia karena kompleksitas masalah administratif dan sosial yang terkait dengan kependudukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan sistem pengendalian penduduk permanen dan non-permanen yang dapat diadaptasi dengan cepat dan meningkatkan ketersediaan informasi. Metode pengembangan yang digunakan adalah agile development methods yang memungkinkan pengembang untuk mengadaptasi sistem dengan cepat terhadap perubahan dalam bentuk apapun. Untuk menguji sistem, digunakan metode blackbox test dan evaluasi penerimaan menggunakan metode technology acceptance model. Metode pengujian blackbox yang didasarkan pada equivalence partitions digunakan untuk membantu penyusunan kasus uji dan mencoba keunggulan serta mendapatkan error yang tidak terduga. Selama pengujian, tidak ditemukan kesalahan baik pada partisi nilai masukan maupun keluaran. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian asumsi, hanya satu asumsi yang diterima, yakni dampak PU kepada ATU. Hal ini menunjukkan keyakinan bahwa software pengendalian penduduk permanen-nonpermanen bermanfaat akan mempengaruhi sikap penerimaan atau penolakan terhadap software tersebut.
Penerapan Metode Smote Untuk Mengatasi Ketidakseimbangan Kelas Pada Prediksi Gagal Jantung
Authors: Syukron Akhmad , Sardiarinto Sardiarinto , Saputro Eko , Widodo Pudji
Published: August 2023

Klasifikasi adalah suatu proses yang dilakukan untuk menemukan sebuah model dengan tujuan untuk memperkirakan  kelas dari suatu objek yang kelasnya tidak diketahui. Salah satu permasalahan yang dihadapi pada klasifikasi adalah tentang ketidakseimbangan  kelas (imbalance Class) yang mana suatu dataset terdapat jumlah jumlah kelas yang datanya tidak merata Sehingga memberikan dampak yang tidak baik pada hasil klasifikasi. Cara mengatasi ketidakseimbangan kelas pada klasifikasi dengan menerapkan metode SMOTE (Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique). Pengujian data penyakit gagal jantung dengan penerapan metode metode SMOTE dapat meningkatkan permforma akurasi dari beberapa algoritma klasifikasi. Hasil kinerja yang diperoleh menunjukan bahwa model pengklasifikasi SMOTE Random Forest memiliki nilai accuracy yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan  beberapa model lainnya dengan nilai accuracy sebesar 0,881 atau 88,1% yang dan nilai AUC sebesar 0.947 atau 94,7%. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Algoritma yang memiliki performa terbaik adalah adalah SMOTE Random Forest.
3D-technologies in forensic examination
Authors: Polyakova Anastasiya Vasil'evna
Published: August 2023

One of the promising directions of digitalisation of forensic examination is the introduction of 3D technologies for the creation and study of digital three-dimensional models of forensic objects. The purpose of this study is to systematise data on existing technologies for obtaining three-dimensional models of forensic objects, as well as to determine the main areas of their application in forensic examination. The author analysed foreign and domestic experience of 3D-technologies application in this field. The objects of this study are methods of building three-dimensional models, as well as their technical and software, which can be used to solve the problems of forensic examination. The analysis of the main methods of obtaining 3D-models allowed the author to identify the main directions of implementation of 3D-technologies in forensic science. First of all, it is the fixation and preservation of information about traces, objects and things of an accident scene, which can later become the objects of forensic examinations. With the help of three-dimensional modelling methods it is possible to solve identification and diagnostic expert tasks, integrate the results of expert studies and other investigative actions into a single reconstruction. Based on these directions, scientific research in the field of application of three-dimensional technologies can be continued, in addition, the accumulation of empirical material that can be used in the practice of production of various types of forensic examination will continue.
The Use of Social Media Networks to Market Information Services at the University of Zululand Library
Authors: Dlamini Patros , Sibiya Thandolwenkosi
Published: August 2023

Social media networks (SMNs) are now a new technology platform strategically used across the world by libraries to market their library products and services. This study aimed to investigate the use of SMNs to market information services at the University of Zululand Library. Five research objectives were used to guide the study. The theoretical lens of the study was the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) proposed by Davis (1989). Data were distributed to librarians through a purposive sampling technique. There were seven questionnaires distributed to librarians, and the seven collected questionnaires were subjected to statistical analysis. Findings from the study revealed that social media networks provide a good platform for marketing library services. It was found that the library currently uses three social media networks, such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Blogs to facilitate the promotion of library resources. Findings further indicated that the use of SMNs at the University of Zululand Library enhances the interaction between library users and librarians. However, a lack of skills and training to master SMNs may hinder their effective use in the library. Librarians face many challenges, not limited to a lack of skills and training to master all SMNs, but also power failure and connectivity, too many social media networks to learn, and the posting of non-academic information. The study recommends that every librarian should be trained and educated on how to use SMNs to fit into this technological era.
Localised Protests in South Africa: A Rebellion or a Fight for a Relationship with the Government?
Authors: Chiwarawara Kenny
Published: August 2023

Localised protests are a key feature of South African townships. Protests have been considered insurrectionary, prompting scholars to consider the protests as a rebellion of the poor. However, the question is: Do these protests ensue from revolutionary politics? Based on the findings of this study, I argue that although these protests are sometimes dramatic and militant, some of these protests may be regarded as a struggle for a relationship with the government.
The Role of Education in the Public Perception of Corruption in Sudan and Zimbabwe
Authors: Ohamadike Nnaemeka , Orakwe Emmanuel Chukwuebuka
Published: August 2023

In this article, we investigated the role education plays in public detection, reaction and opposition to widespread political corruption in Sudan and Zimbabwe. To do this, the 2019 Afrobarometer survey data were used in examining the hypothesis that educational level has an impact on citizens’ perceptions of corruption in the two countries using a two-sample test for equality of proportions and bivariate statistics. We found that although educational level shapes corruption detection, reaction and opposition in Zimbabwe, it does not do so in Sudan. The research fills a gap in previous studies by providing an explanation for the ways in which differences in educational attributes shape perceptions of corruption in two sub-Saharan African countries with a history of widespread corruption. Based on the findings, we recommended that stakeholders in both countries prioritise improving the quality of political education and making such education more accessible to citizens, particularly in Sudan.
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation: A Comparative Analysis of Reports Produced for Local Governments in South Africa and South East Queensland, Australia
Authors: Meissner Richard
Published: August 2023

Climate change is dominating social, political and economic agendas. Because of the salience of the issue, scientists, researchers and consultants have developed a plethora of climate adaptation strategies. In this article I analyse two such strategies: Adapting South African Cities and Towns: A Local Government Guide to Climate Change Adaptation Planning by Ziervogel and Methner; and Climate Change Vulnerability in South East Queensland: A Spatial and Sectoral Assessment by Choy et al. For this analysis I utilised the PULSE3 analytical framework. My analysis indicated that the two adaptation strategies were predominantly positivist in scientific orientation. Other paradigms and theories are also applicable in explaining the issue of climate change and how to adapt to it.
Thematisations of Child Abuse by Xitsonga Music Composers
Authors: Mapengo Tintswalo
Published: August 2023

Abuse in its multifarious manifestations, for example, physical, sexual, emotional, economic, verbal and psychological abuse, as well as harassment, stalking, and property vandalisation, is currently treated as both a global and national crisis. This malady permeates a variety of spaces. It is notable that even musicians devote their creative outputs’ thematic foci to confrontations and agentive contestations against abuse. Some Xitsonga music composers in particular have been adamant in vocalising their objections to child abuse through songs, an area which is yet to receive broad scholarly attention. This article employed a qualitative approach and discourse analysis to reflect on three purposely selected Xitsonga songs that thematise child abuse in its varied forms. This article employed literary theory to analyse song lyrics. The songs are analysed based on a predetermined set of themes, namely, notions of child abuse, condemnations of child abuse, conscientising society about child abuse, and the selected musicians’ proposed remedial interventions against child abuse. The article contributes a contrastive dimension to the ongoing discourse on abuse in general and child abuse in particular from the perspective of Xitsonga musicians. The article recommends, with heavy reliance on the sampled songs, the ways through which the malaise of child abuse can be best addressed and possibly even eradicated in society.