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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) - A macromolecule and its impact on human reproduction during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: G Gulothungan , A S Vickram , Dhama Kuldeep
Published: November 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome novel coronavirus 2 (SARS-nCoV-2). It has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. Since then, several researchers have worked/ are working on this virus by a multifactorial approach to finding out the mechanism of entry, transmission route, post-infection replication process, survival, and post-recovery utilities. As we know, SARS, MERS, and Zika viruses have affected human reproductive potentials, consequently, COVID 19 also can affect both men's and women's reproductive potential through ACE2 macromolecule. This study aimed to summarize the role of ACE2- macromolecule in COVID 19 entry and further processes in the reproductive path of both men and women. Research articles were searched in NCBI-NLM, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. We searched based on the phrase “COVID 19”, “ACE2”, “ACE2 in testes”, “ACE2 in the female reproductive tract”, “ACE2 during pregnancy”, “ACE2 during early embryo”, “COVID 19 and impact in human reproduction” and selected the articles for summarizing this article. Most recent articles and the mechanism of COVID 19 were selected for our understanding. The results of the study revealed that  COVID 19 impacts the reproductive potential of both men and women. Testes are the most vulnerable organ prone to infection in men, and vaginal fluid and the uterus could be the choice of infection in the female. Till now, COVID 19 has not been directly detected in semen samples and vaginal fluid. Results of the study can be concluded that ACE2 plays a major role in COVID 19 infection, ACE2 expression could be more in the testes, ovary, uterus, and vagina. COVID 19 could impact more on human reproduction and lead to a loss of fertility status for a while. All antiviral treatments could pose a negative impact on human reproduction. Further research should be carried out on the already existing theoretical hypothesis of SARS-Co-V-2 on human reproduction.
In Silico Targeting of influenza virus haemagglutinin receptor protein using Diosmetin, Tangeritin, and Anthocyanidins as potential drugs
Authors: Bansal Poonam , Tuli Hardeep Singh , Saini Adesh K , Saini Reena V , Dhama Kuldeep , Mohapatra Ranjan K , Chandran Deepak , Garg Vivek Kumar , Vashishth Amit , Bhatia Gurpreet Kaur , Goel Neelam
Published: November 2022

Influenza viruses cause acute respiratory illnesses in birds, humans, and other mammals, and are a major public health concern around the world. Pandemic flu could be caused by an unforeseen human adaptation of an influenza subtype or strain rather than currently circulating influenza viruses. The need for plant metabolites-based new anti-influenza drugs appears to be urgent. Blocking Haemeagglutinin (HA) protein is one of the most appealing drug targets to halt the growth of the virus. The influenza virus can acquire resistance to currently existing therapies, therefore necessitating the development of new medications. The plant's bioactive metabolites, flavanoids are having potential medicinal efficacy. The current study aimed to identify certain flavonoids (Diosmetin, Tangeritin, and Anthocyanidins) that might interact with the HA protein of the influenza virus and help in inhibiting its growth. We used PyRx v0.8 for virtual screening and docking studies. The highest binding affinity docked structures were analyzed using PyMOL and Discovery Studio Visualizer. The present study revealed that these naturally occurring compounds interacted with HA protein, resulting in the minimization of energy in the range of -5.2 to -7.0 kcal/mol. Diosmetin showed the best binding affinity of -7.0Kcal/mol. The molecular binding studies revealed that Diosmetin, Tangeritin, and Anthocyanidins are potential compounds to test against HA protein and can be used to develop effective anti-influenza agents.
Pansori's Media Response Pattern and the Future of Pansori in the New Media Era
Authors: Seo You seok
Published: November 2022

In the new media era, Pansori, a Korean genre of musical storytelling, should develop toward two directions. This is because Pansori has always responded in the good possible way amid various media changes but has not succeeded in creating a new Pansori image within the characteristics of the media, while accurately understanding them. The change in the performance environment and the emergence of sound-oriented media such as records and radio may have strengthened the artistic meaning of Pansori, which was already biased toward musical achievement, but conversely, it caused a problem of weakening the performativity that Pansori had, and the sound-oriented media could not capture Pansori as it is. This is because Pansori is a performing art of “seeing and listening.” However, in the age of new media, Pansori is making new attempts. Tiger Is Coming breaks away from the category of Pansori, and rather shows a new Pansori that accurately reflects the media properties of new media, not Pansori, but Pansori's future. For Pansori to properly utilize the media properties of new media, Pansori needs to break away from its existing genre characteristics. Pansori needs to change or evolve into a new genre based on Pansori. New video media are now creating their own new video grammar, as these video images focus on explaining or sensually expressing a story, rather than reproducing it. This does not mean that the traditional Pansori form disappears or becomes meaningless. In the 21st century, Pansori should be divided into two branches, and they should acknowledge each other and develop together. These form the completely new Pansori that properly reflects the media characteristics of new media, and the new creative Pansori that utilizes the traditional Pansori form that relies on stage presence and performativity. McLuhan's point should be examined once again. This is because “media does not disappear, it only adds.”
Articulaciones entre la encomienda indígena y las unidades de producción privadas: la encomienda de Guambía de la familia Belalcázar, Popayán, 1622-1628
Authors: Roman Angel L.
Published: November 2022

En este artículo se estudian las interrelaciones entre la encomienda de Guambía y la unidad de producción Belalcázar, con el fin de analizar, por una parte, la participación del tributo de encomienda –permutado por fuerza de trabajo indígena sujeta asalariada– dentro de la dotación de factores de la unidad Belalcázar; fenómeno que generó 98.15% de la producción de la unidad en seis años. Por otra parte, a la luz del caso de Guambía, se investigan las transformaciones del modelo de encomienda dentro de la provincia y periodo. Transformaciones determinadas por cambios productivos regionales, y certificadas por normativas regias implementadas in situ. Finalmente, se concluirá sobre las dependencias de estas unidades ante el mecanismo de conmutación, dentro de un modelo económico en tránsito, específicamente frente a la metamorfosis de la encomienda de Guambía durante los siglos XVI y XVII.
Marginalisation and Gender: Tracking the Experiences of Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs (2015 to 2018)
Authors: Lashley, Jonathan , Smith Katrine , Thomas Luwayne
Published: November 2022

Extant research has indicated that women are under-represented in business ownership in the Caribbean, and when they do establish businesses, that they underperform relative to men in business ownership. Drawing on a tracer survey (2015 to 2018) and in-depth interviews with women entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean, the research sought to identify the constraints to enterprise development and their underlying causes. Utilising a conceptual framework of enterprise marginalisation, which itself draws on a theory of social exclusion, the results indicate that, while growth influences the ordering and prevalence of certain constraints to enterprise development, that marginalisation is still experienced by women entrepreneurs. While the absence of some support mechanisms for enterprise development contribute to the difficulties faced by these women entrepreneurs, the societal attitudes as to what is considered accepted in relation to sectors of operation and the perceptions of gatekeepers in financial institutions are the two main underlying constraints to the development of women-owned businesses amongst the sample. The research provides some recommendations to specifically address financial inclusion and the availability of business support services and networks. However, the issue of gender discrimination remains a longer-term societal issue to address.
The impact of the Ukrainian conflict on US relations with the countries of the Middle East
Authors: Bobkin Nikolay
Published: November 2022

The international context of the war in Ukraine is complex and requires in-depth study. The six-month period of hostilities provides a much-needed opportunity to reflect on their implications for international relations. In a global context, the US is forced to admit that it has failed to unconditionally rally its allies against Russia, which maintains alliances around the world that are important to Moscow and costly to the West. It also failed to ensure the adoption of total economic sanctions, which eventually hit the Russian economy, but, judging by current trends, did not lead to the scale of negative consequences expected by Washington. The war in Ukraine turned out to be not only a global but a regional problem. The Middle East region is not free from these consequences. The article presents the results of the analysis of the position of the leading countries of the region (Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel) regarding the military conflict in Ukraine. It is concluded that, unlike most of Europe, the countries of the Middle East are pursuing a relatively neutral policy regarding the Russian operation in Ukraine. The region has doubts about the effectiveness and significance of the NATO alliance, for a number of reasons they do not support the anti-Russian policy of Washington and maintain a balanced position in relation to the crisis in Ukraine.
Dissolved Oxygen Variation on the Steps with a Quarter Circle End Sill for Flows over the Stepped Spillways
Authors: Jahad Udai A. , Al-Ameri Riyadh , Chabuk Ali , Majdi Ali , Majdi Hasan Sh. , Al-Ansari Nadhir , Laue Jan
Published: November 2022

Determining the aeration efficiency of the stepped spillways is important because the Dissolved Oxygen (DO) concentration helps indicate the water quality. This study investigated the effects of varying step shape and chute slope on the aeration efficiency for stepped spillways. The measured parameters were DO, the inception point of the free surface, and the water surface profile above the crest to evaluate the geometry variation impacts. Several experiments were conducted on a six-step configuration over a stepped spillway with chute angle (θ = 26.6°, 21.8°, and 8.9°). The discharges up to 0.055 m3/s. The step configurations were including flat step, normal end sill, and quarter circle end sill. The results showed when the chute angle changed from 26.6° to 8.9°, the aeration efficiency of E20 improved with 11.51% at the lowest discharge and 6.05% at the highest discharge for the flat step model with 10 steps. Also, E20 improved 11.39% at the lowest discharge and 6.50% at the highest discharge for the flat step model with 6 steps. The performance of the steps with the quarter circle end sill model in terms of aeration efficiency increased by 10%.
Improving Soil Fertility and Maize Growth in Suboptimal Land Through Application of Humic Acid
Authors: Wandansari Niken R. , Kurniawan Syahrul , Suntari Retno , Soemarno
Published: November 2022

Humic acid (HA) has been reported to increase plant growth and crop yields, as well as improve soil fertility. However, the potential utilization of HA extracted from various organic waste composts as organic amendment in suboptimal soils has not been studied in depth. The experiment used a two-factor Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. Four types of HA were used, namely bagasse HA (BHA), water hyacinth HA (WHA), market waste HA (MHA), and commercial HA (CHA). It also comprised of four doses HA i.e., 0.05, 0.10, 0.15 and 0.20% (of soil on w/w base). The results revealed that fluctuations in soil pH and nutrient release with the HA application had a variable quadratic response pattern. Organic carbon increased by 17%, while total N and available P decreased by 5% and 38.6% during the last weeks of incubation. The HA application could improve the growth response and nutrient uptake of maize significantly. CHA0.20% was the best interaction treatment which had the highest average value on dry weight and NPK uptake, which were 98.0 g pot-1, 178.8 mg plant-1, 27.4 mg plant-1 and 216.9 mg plant-1, respectively. The scanning electron microscopic (SEM) showed that HA could increase in the length and density of maize root hairs. Furthermore, the HA application significantly increased pH, CEC, C-organic content and availability of soil nutrients.
Understanding the Working Primate: An Ethogram of Jon, a Southern Pig-Tailed Macaque - Macaca Nemestrina
Authors: Embong Abdul Mutalib , Abdul-Kadir Nurul Ashikin , Ridzuan Mardhiyah , Mohamad Beddelee Aizat Akmal A. , Afzainizam Norzamziah , Kadhim Kais Amir , Nasir Nur Yuhanis Mohd , Kasim Johari , Salaebing Muhammad , Pham Loi Hoang Huy Phuoc
Published: November 2022

A study of Southern Pig Tailed Macaque in human community was conducted in Kijal, Malaysia. The study aimed to document how this species responds to commands of performing one of the riskiest and most break-necking tasks, plucking coconut. An ethogram of Macaca Nemestina was constructed by characterising and defining the behavioral patterns of this species dealing with the task given. A series of observations amounting to 28 visits with a total of 52 hours (3120 minutes) was made. There were four phases of observation conducted starting from 15 August 2019 to 3 December 2019 between 0800 and 1700 hours. It was found that the monkey is a smart animal that managed to duly perform its duty based on few rudiment utterances of sound system/vocabulary and some other repetitious forms of non-verbal communication. The ethogram of the pig-tail macaque and its coconut plucking activity is presented here for the first time.
Towards the Generation of a Spatial Hydrological Soil Group Map Based on the Radial Basis Network Model and Spectral Reflectance Band Recognition
Authors: Sayl Khamis Naba , Sulaiman Sadeq Oleiwi , Kamel Ammar Hatem , Al Ansari Nadhir
Published: November 2022

Hydrological soil group is essential to soil information for several fields of modeling and applications. This information can affect suitable environmental, agricultural, and hydrological development. Laboratory analysis for soil sampling cannot efficiently provide the needed information because these analyses are commonly costly, time-consuming, and limited in retrieving the temporal and spatial variability. In this context, remote sensing is now solid to offer meaningful spatial data for studying soil characteristics on various spatial scales utilizing the different spectral reflectance. For this study, the integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) remote sensing data and survey data with the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) were used to generate a hydrological soil group map and to infer spatial patterns of soils across complete area converges for Alghadaf Wadi in the Western Desert of Iraq. The generated soil information was tested based on the sand, silt, and clay content. The testing result indicated that the differences between actual and predicted values to determine soil classes are agreed well. Therefore, this method is vital for mapping and monitoring soil texture by providing timely, fast repetitive data and relatively cheap.
La enfermedad: Sufrimiento, diferencia, peligro, señal, estímulo
Authors: Berlinguer Giovanni
Published: November 2022

Giovanni Berlinguer analiza, a manera de ejemplos, problemas surgidos de las condiciones del trabajo, o como consecuencia de trastornos ecológicos, de características genéticas; o de cómo las condiciones socioeconómicas determinan los problemas de salud y de enfermedad de millones de niños, mujeres, hombres y ancianos, permitiéndonos reflexionar sobre la compleja trama de relaciones que se establecen entre condiciones de vida y situaciones de salud. Para ello, no duda de recorrer las diferentes especialidades, como la clínica, la salud mental y varias otras que se ven implicadas en una discusión tan intensa como esclarecedora. Es nuestro deseo que libros como este se transformen en las primeras hojas que un estudiante del área de la salud recorra al entrar a las universidades. Que sea de los primeros libros de aquel trabajador que ingresa al campo de la salud. Que sea una lectura autorreflexiva de aquel que lleva años en la práctica asistencial-sanitaria, luchando contra el dolor y el sufrimiento. Así, iremos colaborando en la construcción de ­prácticas que nos liberen de la alienación en la que hoy nos sumergen las macropolíticas, las instituciones y un trabajo mecanizado que hace perder la creatividad a costa de la salud de los pueblos y de los propios trabajadores de la salud.
Review of Pharmaceutical Applications of Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
Authors: Hashemzadeh Nastaran , Jouyban Abolghasem
Published: November 2022

Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGME) is a hydroalcoholic solvent that gained tremendous attention in the cosmetics, food, nanoformulations, and pharmaceutical industries. Due to its physicochemical features, it has been widely used as a penetration enhancer, surfactant, and solubilizer. Among numerous tradenames defined for DEGME -- Carbitol® (by Dow Chemical Co., USA), and Transcutol® HP, CG, and P. (by Gattefossé Co., France) -- are known to be employed in pharmaceutical industries. Transcutol® CG is utilized only in cosmetics; however, Transcutol® P and Carbitol® are both used in various pharmaceutical topical dosage forms such as creams, gels, etc. Additionally, Transcutol® HP is used in all administration routes. In view of this, the application of DEGME is highlighted in the areas of industry and pharmaceutical sciences. Moreover, in this review the prominent characteristics, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity of DEGME are examined and it is suggested that DEGME is a promising solvent/solubilizer with comparable assignments to other conventional excipients.
Fabrication of Textile-Based Flexible Supercapacitor with a Textile Dye on Polyaniline-Based Composite Electrode for Enhanced Energy Storage
Authors: YAZAR AYDOĞAN Sibel
Published: November 2022

Polyaniline (PANI) is a promising conductive polymer for use in energy storage applications. Here, a one-step hydrothermal method of PANI polymerization on carbon felt electrode was synthesized using an azo dye, a bisulfonated dichloro anionic dye molecule to enhance an efficient textile-based flexible supercapacitor electrode material for energy storage applications. The electrode material synthesized at concentration of 2 mM AY17 exhibits 814.1 F g-1 at the scan rate of 5 mV s-1 with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Due to electrostatic interaction with the polymer, the presence of high electronegativity Cl atoms in the dye molecule significantly improves the PANI structure's electron donor/acceptor properties. A symmetric supercapacitor exhibits an energy density of 11.7 W h kg−1 at a power density of 300 W kg−1, and it is 4.5 W h kg−1 at 1800 W kg−1 in 3.0 M KCl aqueous electrolyte. The capacitance retention performance value of the symmetric supercapacitor exhibited 81.76% after 2500 cycles.
Re-defining Children’s Participation in the Countries of the South
Authors: De Castro Lamela Gonzalo
Published: November 2022

En un entorno global dominado por la inmediatez y la hipernovedad, donde domina el dataísmo que no venera dioses ni humanos sino sólo datos, esta publicación propone una mirada profunda, interpretativa y de larga duración, hacia las raíces del concepto y prácticas que han construido lo que hoy denominamos participación de la niñez. Los autores y las autoras de los siete capítulos del libro que edita Graciela Tonon, hurgan en el concepto y sus redefiniciones desde el ámbito teórico y desde las prácticas enraizadas en contextos locales. Y lo hacen con un ojo puesto en el retrovisor de la historia, para otear e identificar experiencias de ‘tokenismo’, o sea, prácticas de efectuar pequeñas concesiones superficiales hacia un colectivo discriminado en su participación en la toma de decisiones que afectan sus vidas, como lo han sido y siguen siendo niñas, niños y adolescentes. La influencia de la niñez y la adolescencia en los procesos de toma de decisiones, tanto en ámbitos íntimos, privados, públicos, comunitarios y sociales, muestra una fuerte relación con el ámbito geográfico y cultural en el que viven sus vidas. Por ello es muy acertada la oportunidad de redefinir y resituar su participación en el Sur.
Biofortification of Cereals with Iron through Agronomic Practices
Authors:   University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan, Ali Shahzad
Published: November 2022

Iron is one of the micronutrients required for normal crop production and human developmental concerns. Iron deficiency leads to major hindrance towards crop production and extensive problems in developing countries. Iron deficiency in developing countries of Asia and Africa extensively threatens millions of people. Iron is one of the essential nutrients for crops and plays a key role in human growth and development. Almost all plant species uptake iron in the form of chelation; iron uptake could occur through the following two (I and II) strategies. In strategy, I plant releases organic acids and different compounds for the availability of iron in ferric form, and in strategy II, different cereals form chelation with ferric for uptake. Plant iron mobility occurs through the xylem in chelation form and is available to all plant parts. Iron biofortification by agronomic practices can be done through I) the application of iron fertilizer through soil and different chelation compounds to increase their availability II) combined application of iron through foliar and soil to increase biofortification level. So, an agronomic strategy with chelation increases the iron level in cereals to many folds.
​Nutritive Value and Meat Characteristics of Sheep Fed Toona sinensis (A. Juss.)
Authors: Su S. , Ni J.W. , Geng Y.H. , Wang W. , Xu X.Q.
Published: November 2022

Toona sinensis is a widely distributed tree in Asia with buds that are treasured as “forest-vegetables”, while millions of mature leaves are discarded as waste. This study first analyzed the nutrient composition of mature leaves of T. sinensis and then explored their effects when fed to sheep. Results indicated that mature leaves of T. sinensis were rich in crude protein and minerals, and were readily eaten by sheep. Compared with grass-fed sheep (CK), the meat of T. sinensis-fed sheep (TS) had slightly higher content of protein, unsaturated fatty acid, essential amino acid and lower cholesterol content. The score of the ratio coefficient of amino acids of meat from TS (81.01) was over 16% higher than CK (69.56). All results showed that the mature leaves of T. sinensis have positive effects on meat characteristics and nutritional status of sheep and are promising as a novel, nutritious feed resource.
Pooled Testing: Determining The Optimum Pool Size To Minimize The Total Number Of Tests
Authors: Wilamowsky Yonah , Viswanathan Viswa , Epstein Sheldon
Published: November 2022

In light of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus, the FDA has suggested pooling of samples in order to reduce the cost of testing a large population. Under this approach, several samples are pooled, and the pooled samples are first tested. If the pool tests negative, then the lab would have successfully tested many samples while consuming only the resources needed for a single test. If the pooled sample tests positive, then each sample that comprised the pool is individually tested. In this context, an important question for people in the field is “Given a certain overall infection rate among the population, what is the optimum pool size so that we can minimize the overall number of tests for a given number of individual samples?” In this paper, we derive this number both empirically and analytically. We also address the related question “Given a certain pool size, what is the maximum infection rate for which we can still gain in terms of the number of tests?”
The Effect Of Corporate Governance And Corporate Strategy On Family Firm Performance In Indonesia
Authors: Harjito D. Agus , Santoso Adhitya Rechandy Christian , McGowan, Jr. Carl B.
Published: November 2022

This paper analyzes the influence of corporate governance and corporate strategy on the performance of family owned or controlled firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The Corporate Governance proxy is Family Ownership and Independent Commissioner, and Corporate Strategy proxies are Diversification and Compensation Strategy of Directors. This study uses a sample of 70 companies that are family owned or controlled companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2014 to 2018. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression methods. The results of this study indicate that family ownership has a significant negative effect on company performance (ROE). While diversification and compensation strategy of directors have no effect, firm performance is measured by ROE.
The Impact Of Leadership And Followership: An Organizational Phenomena
Authors: Edwards Jay W. , Honeycutt Andrew E.
Published: November 2022

Although traditional research has viewed leadership and followership as separate functions, recent studies have acknowledged the importance of followership in both the effectiveness and development of leaders. Followership models have emerged suggesting that leaders cannot be effective without having experience as a follower and that leaders and followers share characteristics that when successfully used in concert, can result in the achievement of organizational goals. Several stereotypes of what it means to be a follower inhibit both the development of followers and the willingness of aspiring leaders to assume followership roles. More research on the importance of followership to the health of an organization is necessary to encourage follower development.
Optimal Fleet Size And Mix For A Rental Car Company
Authors: Saadouli Nasreddine
Published: November 2022

In this paper, a linear programming model for optimizing the fleet size and mix for a rental car company is developed and solved. Rental car companies depend on their fleet of vehicles for generating the entirety of their income. Additionally, the investments required are typically very significant due to the high cost of vehicles. Consequently, the composition of the fleet could significantly affect the company’s profitability and sustainability in a volatile demand environment. Determining the optimal fleet size and mix has been the focus of research in particular in revenue and yield management and VRP streams. However, most models focused on cost minimization without taking into account the resale value of vehicles once retired from the fleet. This paper addresses the problem from a return maximization perspective while taking into account resale values of vehicles. Sensitivity analysis is carried out to gain further insight into the problem and enable the model to support the company’s management in refining the strategic plan.
An Assessment Of Instruments Utilised By Export Promotion Agencies In Eastern Africa
Authors: Massyn Ane , Bezuidenhout Henri , Kleynhans Ewert P.J.
Published: November 2022

This study identifies the export promotion instruments that are applied by public export promotion organisations situated within the East African Community (EAC) countries to stimulate exports and encourage economic growth. The East African region is the fastest developing region in Africa. EAC member countries are, therefore, used as a case study. How export promotion instruments are bundled by export promotion organisations depends on the socioeconomic, political and trade environment of a country as well as the structure of the country’s export promotion agencies. By utilising primary and secondary data, public export promotion organisations of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda were studied. These general and country-specific instruments were identified through onsite interviews in the respective countries under investigation. The results suggest that the most important export promotion instruments applied include advertising, promotional events, advocacy and legal assistance. It also includes capacity building concerning packaging, pricing and quality requirements within foreign markets as well as assistance concerning planning and preparation for export market engagement. Foreign trade missions, trade fairs, expos, and additional services offered by trade offices and representatives abroad are also general export promotion instruments, as is the provision of information and export financing. Country-specific export promotion instruments identified during onsite interviews in the various countries include unique promotional events and product branding, use of cell phone WhatsApp groups and embassies as a channel for information, trade assistance and trade clinics. Our contribution to the field is that this study is foundational and represents the first comprehensive effort to write up these activities of the EPO’s to establish viable research in the EPOs in the East Africa Region.
Does Communication Between External Auditors And Those Charged With Governance Positively Affect Corporate Social Responsibility? Evidence From Korea
Authors: Kim Yujin , Hong Jiyeun , An Jungin
Published: November 2022

We examine the effect of communication between external auditors and those charged with governance has on corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on amendment of the Act on External Audit of Stock Companies of Korea which emphasizes communication. We find that higher frequency of communication increases CSR, with faceto- face meetings having a stronger positive effect than text-based. This finding emphasizes the need for auditors to actively communicate face-to-face with those charged with governance, as this will increase the auditors’ accurate grasp of the firm and improve the quality of the audit services and financial reporting, leading to improved CSR.
Ulama Dan Perannya Dalam Masyarakat Multikultural di Desa Sumber Jaya Kecamatan Sumber Marga Telang Kabupaten Banyuasin
Authors: Rizal Mohammad Saiful , Suriana Sri , Hadi Nurfitri
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan mengenai peran ulama dalam masyarakat multikultural di Desa Sumber Jaya Kecamatan Sumber Marga Telang Kabupaten Banyuasin. Jenis penelitian ini kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode  riset lapangan (field research), dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pokok penelitian ini yaitu: 1) Bagaimana kehidupan masyarakat multikultural di Desa Sumber Jaya Kecamatan Sumber Marga Telang Kabupaten Banyuasin?: 2) Bagaimana peran ulama dalam menjaga kerukunan masyarakat multikultural di Desa Sumber Jaya Kecamatan Sumber Marga Telang Kabupaten Banyuasin. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori Soejono Soekamto dimana peran lebih menekan pada sisi seseorang yang harus menempatkan diri pada keadaan yang memaksa untuk bertindak sesuai keinginan dan tanggung jawabnya sebagai seorang individu yang berada di masyarakat. Hasil dalam penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa para ulama begitu berperan dalam menjaga kerukunan masyarakat multikultural di Desa Sumber Jaya dan memenuhi perannya sebagai pendakwah, pendidik dan memberi nasehat serta penghubung antara masyarakat. Adapun beberapa upaya para ulama dan tokoh agama beserta para perangkat desa dalam menjaga kerukunan dengan mengadakan kegiatan rutin Kegiatan Bersih Desa, membantu menjaga ketertiban apabila terdapat kegiatan keagamaan, dan kepedulian sosial yang melibatkan seluruh masyarakat desa Sumber Jaya
Menelisik Jejak Keturunan Asli Palembang di Desa Padang Burnai
Authors: Mediansyah RM , Fitriah Fitriah
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini mengangkat tentang sejarah terbentuknya Desa Padang Burnai Kecamatan Muara Pinang Kabupaten Empat Lawang dan Bagaimana kondisi kehidupan Sosial Budaya penduduk asli Palembang di Desa Padang Burnai Kecamatan Muara Pinang Kabupaten Empat Lawang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan historis dan sosiologis. Hasil penelitian yang telah di lakukan, kondisi budaya penduduk asli Palembang yang berada di Desa Padang Burnai Penduduk Asli Palembang Masih memegang teguh Kebudayaan Asli Palembang, namun ada beberapa terjadi akulturasi Budaya. Diantara suku lintang dan juga suku palembang saling mempengaruhi satu sama lain, namun keduanya masih memegang teguh adat istiadat masing-masing. Sedangkan dalam kondisi kehidupan sosial, pada mulanya Suku Palembang yang ada di Desa Padang Burnai tidak mau berbaur dengan suku Lintang karena tidak samanya bahasa dan banyak perbedaan, namun seiring waktu berjalan mereka bisa menyesuaikan diri dan hidup berdampingan
Kurikulum Muatan Lokal Berbasis Pesantren Dengan Bī’ah Luġowiyyah ‘Arabiyyah
Authors: Alfaini Sania
Published: November 2022

Curriculum is an important focus for educational institutions of various levels. Because it describes the vision, mission, and educational goals of the nation, there needs to be a good pattern and form of curriculum. To carry out the curriculum at an institution requires organized curriculum management, including concepts, planning, implementation and evaluation. MA Al-Ukhuwah sukoharjo is one of the educational institutions that has a structured curriculum management. The research method used is qualitatively descriptive, , by retrieving data through interviews and documentation from related parties. The results found are the curriculum concepts used in MA Al-ukhuwah covering the national and local pesantren curriculum, Seen how the planning carried out by all stakesholders, the implementation of curriculum structure and the equitable self-development of santri as well as curriculum evaluation that produces many achievements as well as alumni of Islamic character and has advantages in their fields.

Keywords: Local Content Curicculum, Arabic Language
Respon Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tiga Varietas Padi Gogo (Oryza sativa L.) pada Berbagai Kondisi Cekaman Kekeringan
Authors: Salsadilla Pasya , Hariyono Kacung
Published: November 2022

Drought has a direct impact on the agricultural sector. Dry land is one type of marginal land, because drought causes various negative impacts on plants. The long drought causes the water requirement for plants to stagnate so that the plants experience stress or experience drought stress conditions. Drought stress is an environmental condition where plants do not receive sufficient water intake, so that plants cannot carry out the process of growth and development optimally and production decreases. One way that can be done on the problem of drought is to identify several plant varieties to see the response and ability of plants to survive under stress conditions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of drought conditions, to determine the effect of upland rice varieties and the interactions that occur between upland rice varieties and various drought stress conditions on growth and yield. The research method used was a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The first factor is 100% field capacity, 80% field capacity, 60% field capacity and 40% field capacity, while the second factor is Inpago 8 variety, Inpago 9 variety and Situ bagendit variety. The results of the research conducted showed that the level of drought stress had an effect on the growth and yield of upland rice plants. The higher the drought conditions experienced by plants, the growth and yields on plants are much lower and yields are less. This is because the availability of water for plants is not sufficient. The higher the drought conditions experienced by the plant, the longer the root length of the plant. This is because plants that experience drought stress in the vegetative phase will inhibit crown growth and increase root growth.
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN, PRODUKSI DAN KUALITAS BUAH TOMAT (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) PADA BERBAGAI NILAI EC (Electrical Conductivity) DAN MACAM LARUTAN NUTRISI HIDROPONIK
Authors: Pratiwi Ratna Sari , Soeparjono Sigit
Published: November 2022

Tomat (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman sayur yang banyak dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat di seluruh dunia terutama di Indonesia. Kebutuhan akan tanaman tomat semakin meningkat, sehingga diperlukan teknologi yang dapat memaksimalkan hasil serta memperbaiki teknik budidaya, salah satunya yaitu teknik budidaya hidroponik. Hidroponik merupakan suatu sistem budidaya tanaman tanpa menggunakan tanah sebagai media tanamnya. Terdapat banyak hal yang perlu diperhatikan dalam budidaya sistem hidroponik seperti pemberian nutrisi dan nilai Electrical Conductivity (EC). Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui interaksi antara pemberian larutan nutrisi yang berbeda jenis dengan nilai EC yang berbeda pula terhadap pertumbuhan, hasil dan kualitas buah tomat. Percobaan dilakukan di greenhouse. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap Faktorial, terdiri dari 15 perlakuan dengan 3 kali ulangan. Faktor-faktor yang diberikan yaitu faktor pertama nilai EC (E), terdiri dari 5 taraf : E1 = 1,5 mS cm-1 ; E2 = 2 mS cm-1 ; E3 = 2,5 mS cm-1 ; E4 = 3 mS cm-1 ; E5 = 3,5 mS cm-1 dan faktor kedua jenis nutrisi (M) terdiri dari 3 taraf : M1 = AB Mix tomat; M2 = AB Mix buah; M3 = Growmore. Pengaruh interaksi antara nilai EC dan jenis nutrisi hidroponik memberi pengaruh sangat nyata terhadap beberapa parameter pertumbuhan, produksi dan kualitas tomat. Perlakuan kombinasi E5M2 (EC 3,5 mS cm-1 dan AB Mix Tomat) merupakan kombinasi perlakuan terbaik, perlakuan pemberian nilai EC 3,5 mS cm-1 (E5) memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap parameter diameter buah dan kadar air, penggunaan Nutrisi AB Mix Tomat (M2) memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap diameter buah.

Kata kunci: Tomat, Hidroponik, Nilai EC, Nutrisi.
The Effect of Maize Weevil Population Density (Sitophilus zeamais M.) on Maize Weight Loss and The Number of Progeni
Authors: Laili Fauziyah Nurul , Suharto Suharto
Published: November 2022

The effort of increasing corn production is not only observing the process of the cultivation, but it also needs to observe the handling of post-harvest in order to be able to keep the quality of corn.Post-harvest handling that needs to be considered is when storage. In the storage of corn or other grain can be stored shrinkage of grain weight, this is changed by the presence of fungi, rats and insects. Post-harvest insects that are mostly found in storage are Sitophilus zeamais M. or Maize weevil. The population density of S. zeamais will affect the corn shrinkage, damage, and the number of progeny. This research aims to investigate the effect of S. zeamais population density toward the corn seed damage, shrinkage, the number of progeny, sex ratio, and mortality. This study uses a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments and repeatition for about 3 times. This treatment consists of pest infestations of 3 pairs, 6 pairs, 9 pairs, 12 pairs and 15 pairs.The result shows that the different population density in every treatment impacts the corn seed damage, weight loss, number of progeny, sex ratio, and the mortality. The population S. zeamaisof 15 pairs in the treatment can cause the damage of seeds for about 50,00%, 39,43% of weight loss, and the amount of progeny for about 171,67 and  the mortality for about 33,33%. The population S. zeamaisof 3 pairs in the treatment can cause the damage of seeds for about 20,67%, 11,82% of weight loss, and the amount of progeny for about 56,67 and  the mortality for about 16,67%.

 

Keywords :Corn, Population Density, Sitophilus zeamais M., Maize weight loss.
The Growth and Yield of The Radishes (Raphanus Sativus L.) to doses of nitrogen fertilizer and Potassium fertilizer
Authors: Syauqi Muhammad , Handoyo Tri
Published: November 2022

The Radish (rhaphanus sativus l.) is a horticultural plant that enters into the bulbous bulbous variety. Radishproductivity has always decreased by 2.16%, although in 2016 its productivity increased by 0.11% but it was still lower inproduction (Agricultural Statistics Center, 2017). The low production of turnips is caused by highlanders and few problemsof fertilizing them. One attempt to improve the production of focused turnips on growing them at higher altitudes byexpanding areas where turnips are grown in lowland. A lowland area utilization effort to cultivate turnips by addingnitrogenous macro nutrients and potassium. Nitrogen plays a role as a chlorophyil compiler that is highly responsible for thephotosynthesis of plants and photosynthesizers secreted (Pahlevi, et. 2016). Potassium fertilizers themselves play a vital rolein sustaining turnips, durability of drought and disease pests. Aside from cultivating the use of varieties is something to takenote of in raising turnips. Superior varieties can provide the maximum yield by the growth of good plants. The experimentaims to identify the interaction of nitrogen and potassium fertilizer against the growth and horseradish yields (raphanussativus l.) The giving of the dose of nitrogen fertilizer used is N0 = 0 gr, N2 = 0.8 gr, N3 = 1 gr and potassium fertilizer doseis K0 = 0 gr, K1 = 0.2 gr, K2 = 0.4 gr, K3 = 0.6 gr. Data obtained subsequently was analyzed and tested using DuncanDMRT surplus 5%. Studies indicate that the best combination of treatment was that of a dose of n3 fertilizer treatment = 1 gr,and potassium k3 = 0,6 gr
Vertigolu Hastalarda Epley Manevrası Öncesi Ve Sonrasında Denge Değişimi:
Authors: PIHTILI TAŞ Nevsun , SUSAMAN Nihat
Published: November 2022

Benign paroksismal pozisyonel vertigo (BPPV), periferik vertigonun en sık nedenidir. Epley manevrası ile hastaların dengesinin düzeldiği literatürde desteklenmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı, BPPV'li hastalarda Epley manevrasının denge üzerine etkisini denge cihazı ile değerlendirmektir. Prospektif klinik çalışma 104 hasta ile tamamlandı. Epley manevrası öncesi ve sonrasında, statik ve dinamik denge değişiklikleri gözler açık ve kapalı halde denge cihazı ile değerlendirildi. Hastaların yaş ortalaması 45,8±16,34 (dağılım, 18-83) idi. 75 hasta (%72,1) kadın ve 29 hasta (%27,9) erkek idi. Gözler açık stabil alan (p=0.137), 'gözler açık stabil uzunluk, (p=0.184), 'gözler açık stabil açı (p=0.155), 'gözler açık stabil hız (p=0.100), 'gözler kapalı stabil alan' (p=0.06) ve 'gözler kapalı stabil açı' (p=0.310) değerlerinde Epley öncesi ve sonrası ölçümler arasında anlamlı fark yoktu. Epley manevrası öncesi ve sonrası, gözler kapalı stabil uzunluk" (p=0,00) ve "gözler kapalı stabil hız" (p=0.007) değerleri arasında anlamlı fark vardı. Epley manevrası ile daha iyi statik denge, Epley manevrasından sonra vücut stabilitesinin ve postüral dengenin daha iyi kontrol edilebileceğini gösterdi. Dinamik dengede düzelme saptanmadı. Bu durum BPPV'li hastaların proprioseptif ve görsel uyaranlardaki değişikliklere uyum sağlayamadığını düşündürdü. Epley testi, vertigolu hastalarda önemli bir sorun olan denge bozukluğunu iyileştirmede ve buna bağlı komplikasyonların önlenmesinde etkili bir yöntemdir.
Identifikasi Penggunaan Lahan Menggunakan Metode Klasifikasi Maksimum Likelihood Pada Citra Satelit Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS Di Kabupaten Lamandau Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan Tengah
Authors: Lestari Nadia Anugrahi , Ridwan Ichsan , Fahruddin Fahruddin
Published: November 2022

Land use is a form of the influence of human activities on part of the physical surface of the earth. Land use will increase if the population increases. Activities carried out by humans can be in the form of building settlements, plantations and agriculture and cannot be separated from spatial problems because they are related to land use. Research aims to identify the land use and create distribution maps of land use in the district of Central Kalimantan province Lamandau using Landsat Satellite Imagery 8 OLI/TIRS. The land use classification uses the maximum likelihood classification method. The result of this research is a map of land use distribution in Lamandau Regency which has an area of approximately 486,738 ha. The results of this study obtained 7 classes of land use in Lamandau Regency, namely forests with an area of 182,383 ha, shrubs 118,263 ha, oil palm plantations 74,666 ha, mixed gardens 51,117 ha, settlements 28,742 ha, agriculture 28,087 ha and rivers 3,480 ha.
ANALISIS PENGARUH AKTIVITIAS MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP NIAT MEMBELI DENGAN MEDIASI CITRA MEREK
Authors: Tay Steven , Purwianti Lily
Published: November 2022

The research implemented aims to determine the effect of social media marketing activities with the dimensions of entertainment, interaction, customization, trendiness and ewom on purchase intentions through the mediation of brand image on sports shoes. The research method uses a side technique, namely non-probability sampling which also includes judgmental sampling as a guide that is used in determining the sample. The population used is social media users such as instagram, facebook, tiktok, whatsapp and youtube as well as getting to know the nike, adidas, ardiles, reebok and diadora sports shoes as many as 350 people in which questionnaires are distributed using social media. The tool used to manage data is SmartPLS. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the dimensions of social media activity that have a direct or indirect influence on purchase intention are customization, trendiness and ewom.
PENGARUH PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PADA PRAJURIT GENERASI MILENIAL DI SESKOAL
Authors: Mulyono Joko Hary , Suarsana IGN , Hardiman
Published: November 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan gambaran mengenai bagaimana Kontrak Psikologi dan Komitmen Organisasi terhadap Kinerja prajurit milenial yang berdinas di lembaga pendidikan tertinggi TNI Angkatan Laut Seskoal. Studi ini merupakan studi cross sectional, dimana rancangan penelitiannya adalah non experimental, dengan metode penelitian deskriptif. Data kuantitatif didapatkan dari 97 prajurit milenial Seskoal yang dipilih menggunakan cluster sampling dari 128 prajurit. Alat pengukuran menggunakan kuesioner (likert-scale) yang disusun dengan mengacu kepada teori Psychological Contract (Rousseau, 2000), Organizational Commitment (Meyer dan Allen, 1997) serta teori Kinerja (mangkunegara, 2001). Metode statistik yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Psychological Contract dan Komitmen Organisasi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kinerja prajurit milenial di Seskoal.
ANALISIS INKLUSI KEUANGAN PADA KOMUNITAS WISATAWAN DOMESTIK
Authors: Paranita Ekayana Sangkasari , Wulandari Endang
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this study is analyze the factors that influence the financial inclusion of domestic tourism with a quantitative approach. The research findings contain novelty of empirical research which is expected to contribute to the study of financial inclusion and the study of the preferences of tourism which are still very limited. The object of research is a member of the Cheap Holidays Facebook group who has been actively traveling in the last three years. Based on the multivariate linear regression analysis technique, partially it turns out that only financial behavior variables have a significant positive effect on financial inclusion, while financial literacy and financial skills variables have no significant effect on financial inclusion. However, simultaneously these three variables have a significant positive effect on financial inclusion. It is recommended that further research expands respondents and integrates demographic and geographic data for domestic tourism for a more comprehensive analysis of the determinants of financial inclusion.
 
Keywords: financial literacy, financial skills, financial behavior, financial inclusion.