bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sustainable growth towards achieving a cashless ecosystem and a surge in volume of digital payment users
Authors: Chilukuri Sri Sai , Madhav V V , Sunitha G
Published: February 2025

Though computerization began in the 1980s, the effect of demonetization in 2016, coupled with COVID-19 digital stimulation, was a revolutionary move in digital innovation and transformation into a cashless ecosystem. Traditional banks and digital enablers embraced digital technologies to keep up with the dynamism in the payment landscape. The Government of India envisioned a “faceless, paperless, cashless” economy through effective implementation of the Digital India flagship program. A study on cashless payment and EU nations’ economic growth advocated the effects of adopting the cashless payment system can be perceived with the gradual development in innovation and technology in the long run. The study examined the surge in volume of digital transactions and users’ perspectives on the cashless ecosystem. The descriptive method used both first-hand information gathered by collecting and pooling 492 responses and information gathered from RBI and NPCI reports. We analyze the qualitative data using chi-square, one-way ANOVA, and DMRT tests. The quantitative data analysis employed CAGR, correlation, and linear regression analysis. Line graphs depict the trend in transaction volume and user activity. The perceived opinions revealed that the majority of respondents are convenient in using digital modes, though the concerns of security and identity sharing existed. However, the absolute volume of RTGS and mobile banking transactions has shown a significantly increasing trend compared to NEFT and internet banking transactions. The mode of RTGS and mobile banking transactions experienced a rapid increase, and the statistical results revealed a substantial and significant correlation with the volume of active mobile banking users.
Stock market reaction to wrongdoing by business leaders: Empirical study in Vietnam
Authors: Loan Nguyen Thi Thanh , Hung Dang Ngoc , Van Vu Thi Thuy , Ha Hoang Thi Viet
Published: February 2025

This article presents a comprehensive study that explores the effects of misconduct disclosure by business leaders on the stock prices of companies listed on the Vietnamese stock market. The focus of the research is on cases of corporate misconduct involving leaders who faced prosecution and detention between the years 2012 and 2022.  To conduct this study, the authors meticulously gathered data from a variety of reliable media sources, such as Tuoi Tre newspaper, Tien Phong newspaper, and Urban Economic newspaper. Through this research, they identified nine business leaders whose alleged misconduct resulted in legal actions, directly linking them to a total of 24 publicly traded companies on the Vietnamese stock exchange. The findings of the study indicate a significant correlation between the disclosure of misconduct and stock price fluctuations. Specifically, the shares of the relevant companies experienced an abnormal return decrease of 4.5% on the day of the misconduct disclosure. Furthermore, when examining a broader event window ranging from five days before to five days after the announcement (denoted as [-5, +5]), the study recorded a statistically significant reduction in stock prices of 22%. These results highlight the detrimental impact that misconduct by business leaders has on investor confidence and decision-making processes. The study underscores the importance of ethical leadership in maintaining investor trust and the stability of stock markets. It serves as a reminder of how corporate governance and transparency play crucial roles in influencing market dynamics.
The spillover effects of financial system and tourism on the informal economies: Evidence from Turkey
Authors: Imamoglu Hatice
Published: February 2025

This article examines the impact of the financial system and tourism on the informal economy in Turkey, a country known for its emerging economy, its status as a sun-sea-culture destination, and its substantial informal sector. Time series data from 1960 to 2019 will be used to provide real-world evidence. Both dynamic and fully modified ordinary least squares estimations will be used, in line with second-generation econometric techniques that take into account structural breaks in the series for unit root and cointegration tests. The results highlighted an inverted U-shaped relationship between the financial system and the informal economy, in contrast to a U-shaped relationship between tourism volume and the informal economy. These outcomes imply the necessity of financial inclusion and the establishment of efficient mechanisms to minimize informality. Moreover, policymakers in Turkey should prioritize bolstering the number of firms in the sector, enhancing sustainability, and promoting local sourcing and certification systems. Additionally, policymakers should prioritize enhancing affordable financing sources for small-to-medium-sized enterprises, particularly those in the tourism sector, to facilitate their transition into the formal economy.
Analysis of the welfare gap among smallholder palm oil farmers in two scheme farming management: A case study in Lampung province, Indonesia
Authors: Lestari Dyah Aring Hepiana , Fitriani Fitriani , Prasmatiwi Fembriarti Erry , Sayekti Wuryaningsih Dwi , Lestari Fitri Yuni
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to analyze the level of welfare of palm oil farmers and the factors that influence it. The research design employs a survey method. Indonesia smallholder palm oil farmers face complex welfare issues. The study employed a survey-based research design. Farmer’s sampling involved 594 palm oil farmers. Quantitative methodology with an ordinal logit regression model is applied to determine the welfare factors. The welfare analysis is carried out by household expenditure approach. The findings reveal the fact that the majority of smallholder palm oil farmers, whether with independent or partnership patterns, are prosperous. The independent pattern has a higher chance of improving welfare. The household prosperity is determined by the variables age, education, number of family members, land cultivated, palm oil income, household income, and cultivation patterns. The direct connection between farmers and the palm oil industry supply chain in the form of cooperation patterns and factory supply guarantees is a basic prerequisite in ensuring improvements in the level of farmers’ income. The practical implication recommends that strengthening farmers in the upstream production line is a precondition in developing the Indonesian sustainable palm oil industry. The synergy among stakeholders in the fair business value chain framework should start from strengthening farmers in the upstream production line.
Determinants of adoption of sustainable agricultural practices by small-scale coffee farmers in amazonas, Peru
Authors: Guevara-Fernandez Francisco , Oliva-Cruz Manuel
Published: February 2025

This study seeks to examine the factors affecting the adoption of SAPs and their intensity of use at the smallholder household level in four coffee producer districts of Luya, Amazonas, Peru, based on cross-sectional survey data obtained from 145 sampled households, six coffee farmer interviews, and three expert interviews. Despite the benefits of Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs), their use rate among small-scale farmers is still low in developing countries like Peru. The results showed that coffee farmers adopted different SAPs according to several factors that determine their adoption; those factors can be farm(er)-related, sustainable practices’ attributes, and communication and extension. Moreover, drawing on the logistic regression technique (logit), the marginal effects of the critical factors that significantly determine the adoption of SAPs were obtained. The logit results evidenced that coffee farmers' decision to adopt SAPs was influenced by the number of people of working age living in the household for cover crop and composting, farmland slope for living or dead barriers, coffee yield and educational attainment for fertilization, and number of assets and facilitating conditions for wastewater treatment. The main problems are the lack of workers for integrated pest management, the focus on making money on farms for agroforestry, and people’s fears about taking risks with cover crops. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and development practitioners aiming to foster sustainable farming practices in similar contexts.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PBL MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS SISWA KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Soleha Maratus , Nugroho Agung , Fitriyana Nur
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ketuntasan secara signifikan hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 2 Sidoharjo Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023 setelah diterapkan model pembelajaran PBL (problem based learning) menggunakan media audio visual. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Pre-Eksperimental Design. Populasinya adalah seluruh siswa kelas IV SD N 2 Sidoharjo dan sampel penelitian berjumlah 26 siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan tes. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dengan taraf signifikan (α=0,05) dan dk= (25) dengan nilai sig.(2-tailed)<0,05 menunjukkan besar nilai sig.(0.002)<0,05 artinya  diterima dan  ditolak. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar IPS siswa kelas IV SD N 2 Sidoharjo setelah menerapkan model pembelajaran PBL (problem based learning) menggunakan media audio visual secara signifikan tuntas. Nilai rata-rata tes akhir siswa sebesar (77,92% ) serta persentase siswa yang tuntas sebanyak 22 siswa (84,62%).
PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAR KERJA SISWA (LKS) TEMATIK BERBASIS WORD SQUARE UNTUK SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI 21 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Juniarti Ria , Mulyono Dodik , Firduansyah Dedy
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sebuah produk berupa Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) Tematik Berbasis Word Square Untuk Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 21 Lubuklinggau sesuai dengan kurikulum 2013 serta untuk menghasilkan Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) Tematik Berbasis Word Square yang valid, praktis dan efektif. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan ini adalah research and development (R & D) dengan model yang digunakan ini adalah 4-D, objek penelitian ini ialah siswa kelas V yang berjumlah 6 orang. Teknik penelitian data ini dilakukan dengan dokumentasi, angket dan tes. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: 1) kualitas media Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) Tematik Berbasis Word Square yang dilihat dari aspek kevalidan dikatakan termasuk dalam kategori valid dengan koefisien aiken v ahli bahasa 0,72, ahli materi 0,82, ahli media 0,9 dengan kategori tinggi. Sedangkan hasil analisis penilaian lembar kepraktisan guru dan siswa pada Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) Tematik Berbasis Word Square memenuhi kriteria praktis dengan rata-rata skor 96%, dan efektif dengan nilai 0,73. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) Tematik Berbasis Word Square memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis dan efektif sehingga bisa digunakan dalam pembelajaran.
PENERAPAN MEDIA GAMBAR BERSERI TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENULIS KARANGAN NARASI SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI PAGARSARI
Authors: Indah Palupi Rizky , Nugroho Agung , Sukenda Egok Asep
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah keterampilan menulis karangan narasi dapat menuntaskan hasil belajar siswa kelas V SD Negeri Pagarsari Tahun Ajaran 2024 setelah diterapkan media gambar berseri. Populasinya adalah seluruh siswa kelas V SDN Pagarsari dan sampel penelitian berjumlah 15 siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan eksperimen. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tes. Tes berbentuk essay sebanyak 1 soal membuat karangan. Teknik analisis data dengan langkah-langkah: skor rata-rata dan simpangan baku, uji normalitas data dan uji-z. Rata-rata nilai Pre-test sebesar dan nilai Post-test 67,67% sebesar dengan persentase siswa yang tuntas 73,33%. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji hipotesis dengan nilai  1,26 dan nilai  1,64 artinya diterima  ditolak dengan taraf kepercayaan 5%. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media gambar berseri secara signifikan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan menulis karangan narasi siswa kelas V SD N Pagarsari
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PICTURE AND PICRURE PADA KEMAMPUAN MENULIS KARANGAN DESKRIPSI DI SISWA KELAS V SDN 02 MUARA KELINGI
Authors: Ratnasari Desi , Nugroho Agung , Valen Andri
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan model pembelajaran picture and picture terhadap kemampuan menulis karangan deskripsi siswa kelas V SDN 02 Muara Kelingi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperimen semu atau biasa disebut dengan Pre-Experimental Design dengan metode kuantitatif analisis statistik deskriptif. Sampel penelitian diambil dari populasi kelas Vb SDN 02 Muara Kelingi yang berjumlah 27 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik tes. Tes berbentuk uraian sebanyak empat soal essay. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian data skor tes akhir dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji t. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji t pada hasil Pretest dan Posttest, didapat diperoleh thitung sebesar = 84,142 dan ttabel sebesar = 2.055  sehingga thitung > ttabel. Berdasarkan analisis tersebut maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hal ini dapat diartikan bahwa adanya keefektifan penggunaan model pembelajaran Picture and Picture pada kemampuan menulis karangan deskripsi di siswa kelas Vb SDN 02 Muara Kelingi
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA KARTU KWARTET DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PBL PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS KELAS IV SD NEGERI 55 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Dila Triana , Frima Aren , Raflesia Citra
Published: February 2025

Penelitian Ini bertujuan Untuk  Mengembangkan Sebuah Produk Media Kartu Kwartet Dengan Menggunakan Model PBL Pada Pembelajaran IPS SDN 55 Lubuklinggau Valid, Praktis dan Efisien. Jenis penelitian ini Pengembangan, Research and Development (R&D). Siswa kelas IV a SDN 55 Lubuklinggau Sebanyak 23 orang terdiri dari 13 laki-laki, dan 10 perempuan. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan observasi, wawancara, tes dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan Analisis kevalidan,Analisis kepraktisan, Analisis keefektifan dan Angket kerpraktisan guru dan siswa. Hasil  penelitian oleh ketiga ahli yaitu skor yang diperoleh ahli media 0,71 ahli bahasa 0,83 dan ahli materi 1 rata-rata keseluruhannya 0,83 dengan kategori tinggi, valid. Sedangkan hasil analisis lembar kepraktisan guru memperoleh 100% dan kepraktisan siswa one to one 88,88%, kepraktisan siswa small group 93,33%, dengan kategori sangat praktis. Hasil Analisis Keefektifan soal pretest yaitu 38,91% selanjutnya posttes dengan presentase 78,47%. N-gain adalah nilai 0,64 dengan katagori “Sedang” Cukup efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS siswa. Sehingga Media Kartu Kwartet Dengan Menggunakan Model PBL Pada Pembelajaran IPS memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis dan efisien serta dapat digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran.
DAMPAK PSIKOLOGIS DAN SOSIAL TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN MENTAL ANAK BROKEN HOME DI SDN 54 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Novita Dwi Putri Yeri , Supriyanto  , Fitriyana Nur
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana Dampak  Pada Psikologis dan Sosial Terhadap Perkembangan Mental Anak Broken Home di SDN 54 Lubuklinggau. Metode penelitian ini deskriptif kualitatif. Populasi dan sampel atau subyek dalam penelitian ini siswa kelas Va dan Vb, sedangkan sampel dalam penelitian ini 6 siswa yang mangalami broken home. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, angket dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisi data dalam penenlitian ini menggunakan triangulasi yaitu triangulasi sumber, triangulasi teknik, triangulasi waktu. Hasil penelitian menunjuhkan bahwa broken home cukup berpengaruh bagi psikologis dan sosial terhadap mental siswa. Simpulan maka kecenderungannya siswa yang mengalami broken home cukup berdampak
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN SAINTIFIK BERBASIS WORD SQUARE PADA MATA PELAJARAN PKN KELAS IV SD NEGERI 60 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Lestari Khanti , Frima Aren , Sofiarini Andriana
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa setelah diterapkan Model Pembelajaran Saintifik berbasis Word Square pada mata pelajaran PKN Siswa Kelas IV SD Negeri 60 Lubuklinggau. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dan metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu eksperimen semu menggunakan desain penelitian pre-test 43,63 dan post-test 78,63. Menggunakan soal pilihan ganda berjumlah 15 soal. Sampel penelitian adalah kelas IV yaitu kelas IV A terdiri dari 24 siswa dan teknik analisis data dengan langkah-langkah: uji normalitas, uji-T, rata-rata nilai pre-test dan rata-rata nilai post-test. Berdasarkan Hasil Analisis Uji-T nilai (4,14) dan (1,71) jika dibandingkan maka > .  Untuk tes akhir pada taraf signifikan 0,05 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar PKN Siswa Kelas IV SD Negeri 60 Lubuklinggau setelah diterapkan Model Pembelajaran Saintifik berbasis Word Square secara signifikan tuntas
PENERAPAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PUISI SISWA KELAS V SD NEGRI 46 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Hidayanti Nia , Nugroho Agung , Frima Aren
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ketuntasan secara signifikan siswa kelas V SD Negeri 46 Lubuklinggau Tahun Ajaran 2023/2024  setelah diterapkan media audio visual. Populasinya adalah seluruh siswa kelas V SD N 46 Lubuklinggau dan sampel penelitian berjumlah 20 siswa. Pengumpulan data  dilakukan dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan eksperimen semu. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tes. Tes berbentuk pembacaan puisi. Teknik analisis data dengan langkah- langkah: skor rata-rata dan simpangan baku, uji normalitas dan uji-z. Rata-rata nilai Pre-test sebesar dan rata-rata nilai Post-test 95,5% sebesar dengan persentase siswa yang tuntas 84,64%. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji hipotesis  dengan nilai sig.(2-tailed) < 0,05 menunjukkan besar nilai sig. (0.002) < 0,05 artinya ???????? diterima dan ????0 ditolak dengan taraf signifikan (0,05). Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan membaca puisi siswa kelas V SD N 46 Lubuklinggau setelah menerapkan media audio visual secara signifikan tuntas.
PENERAPAN MEDIA DIORAMA PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPA MATERI PERUBAHAN LINGKUNGAN SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI 2 TEGALREJO
Authors: Oktaviana Mita , Pandra Viktor , Sujarwo
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini berjudul “Penerapan Media Diorama Pada Pembelajaran IPA Materi Perubahan Lingkungan Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 2 Tegalrejo”. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui setelah penerapan media Diorama pada pembelajaran IPA materi Perubahan Lingkungan Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 2 Tegalrejo setelah diterapkannya media Diorama signifikan tuntas. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian eksperimen semu. Populasi penelitian ini adalah kelas V yang terdiri dari 1 kelas berjumlah 20 orang. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Siswa kelas V dengan jumlah 20 siswa. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan tes dan selanjutnya dianalisis dengan uji-z. Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji-z dengan taraf signifikan 0,05 data 7,34> 1,64. Kondisi awal dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 18,65 dan hasil pada kondisi akhir dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 83,3. Maka dapat dikatakan bahwa Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Penerapan Media Diorama Pada Pembelajaran IPA Materi Perubahan Lingkungan Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 2 Tegalrejo secara singnifikan tuntas.
PENERAPAN MODEL ROLE PLAYING PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPA SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI 09 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Farroz Alaam , Lokaria Eka , Firduansyah Dedy
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas V SD Negeri 09 Lubuklinggau bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah setelah diterapkan Model Pembelajaran role playing secara signifikan tuntas. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V dengan jumlah 14 siswa yang terdiri dari 9 siswa laki-laki dan 5 siswa perempuan. Teknis Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes berbentuk soal pilihan ganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan dapat diperoleh nilai rata-rata tes akhir 80,93 dan persentase siswa yang tuntas 85,71 dari 14 siswa. Hasil analisis data mengunakan uji-z menunjukan bahwa ????ℎ????????????????????= 4,85 dan ????????????????????????=1,64. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil pembelajaran IPA siswa kelas V SD Negeri 09 Lubuklinggau setelah penerapan model pembelajaran role playing secara signifikan tuntas.
De dierenactivist als ‘social watchdog’: blaffen mag, bijten niet?
Authors: Boers Hester
Published: February 2025

The animal activist as a ‘social watchdog’: you can bark, but you can’t bite? A study on the relationship between criminal prosecution of animal activists and the right to freedom of expression under Article 10 of the ECHR

Animal welfare has increasingly become part of public debate. Animal activists provide information about abuses in the livestock industry, but often violate criminal law in doing so. By reflecting on legislation and in case law from the ECHR, an answer has been sought to the question of how criminal prosecution relates to the right to freedom of expression under Article 10 ECHR. It is concluded that animal activists investigating and publishing information about abuses enjoy the same protection as the press. Whether criminal prosecution constitutes a breach of this right is case-specific and primarily depends on whether the public interest in the publication outweighs the interest protected by the relevant criminal provision(s).
Hoe de belastingheffer de mens ontdekt
Authors: van Rooij H.J.M. , Geurts D.
Published: February 2025

Hoe de belastingheffer de mens ontdekt. Een praktijkperspectief op de relatie tussen belastingregels en belastinggedrag

Effectiviteit van belastingwetgeving is niet alleen afhankelijk van de wijze waarop de regels zijn ingericht en worden uitgevoerd door de belastingheffer, maar ook van de instelling en het gedrag van de belastingbetaler. De Belastingdienst zet vanuit deze gedachte niet alleen in op toezicht en handhaving, maar ook op service, ondersteuning en vormen van samenwerking. Inzichten uit gedragswetenschappen zijn hierbij onmisbaar om ervoor te zorgen dat inspanningen effectief zijn en niet averechts uitpakken. De auteurs gaan in op een aantal kenmerken van het gedrag van belastingbetalers (aan wie niets menselijks vreemd blijkt) en de wijze waarop daarmee door de Belastingdienst rekening wordt gehouden bij de uitvoering van zijn taken. Daarnaast besteden ze aandacht aan enige lessen die hieruit ook door de wetgever te trekken zijn.
Een uitgewoond belastingstelsel en wat er aan te doen?
Authors: Jansen J.J.M.
Published: February 2025

Een uitgewoond belastingstelsel en wat er aan te doen?

De laatste grote herziening van ons belastingstelsel dateert van 2001. Sindsdien hebben de maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen echter niet stilgestaan en heeft er een economische crisis plaatsgevonden, waarvan de gevolgen nog dagelijks voelbaar zijn. Bij politici, beleidsmakers, het bedrijfsleven en fiscale wetenschappers bestaat er een brede consensus dat het huidige belastingstelsel structurele aanpassingen behoeft. Het beeld rijst van een inefficiënt belastingstelsel met hoge tarieven en onzekere opbrengsten dat economische keuzes te veel verstoort. In deze bijdrage worden verschillende actuele fiscale knelpunten besproken die opgelost zouden moeten worden. Het ligt echter niet in de verwachting dat het kabinet deze op korte termijn zal aanpakken.
De straat praat? De performance van ‘street credibility’
Authors: Roks Robby A.
Published: February 2025

Word on the street? The performance of ‘street credibility’

This article deals with the performance of ‘street credibility’. A dramaturgical analysis of the lyrics and videos of 15 rap artist from The Hague sheds light on the various ways they try to achieve a credible street reputation as rappers. In their frontstage presentation they highlight their street knowledge, strike violent poses, and claim affiliation to certain infamous local gangs or neighborhoods. Backstage, however, these performances are being deconstructed by other actors who participate in the local street culture and who form a critical, metaphysical audience of the presentations of the rappers.
Wie ik liefheb, moet ik doden. Misdaad in het muziektheater
Authors: Brunt Lodewijk
Published: February 2025

Whom I love I have to kill. Crime in opera

In this essay the nature of crime and death in opera is dealt with, focussing on a select number of operas, such as Verdi’s MacBeth, Wagner’s Die Walküre and Strauss’s Salome and Elektra. It appears that crime in opera is pervasive and appears in many different forms, as well as in a wide variety of contexts. An attempt is made to analyse the way composers manipulate the circumstances of killings – lenghtening or shortening or replacing scenes – in order to get maximum results in terms of emotional content.
De symbolische parallellen tussen rap en crack
Authors: Decorte Tom
Published: February 2025

The symbolic parallels between rap and crack

In 5 Grams: Crack Cocaine, Rap Music, and the War on Drugs Dimitri Bogazianos, an assistant professor at the departement Criminal Justice of California State University, discusses the cultural links between the American ‘war on drugs’ and the creative contributions of those directly affected by its destructive effects. At the centre of his analysis is the parallel between what the author calls ‘the crack game’ and ‘the rap game’. On the one hand Bogazianos examines the profound symbolic consequences of America’s reliance on the paradoxical punishment structure of crack; on the other hand the author focuses on the multiple ways crack appeared as a symbolical reference in the lyrics of rap artists.
Evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi for biological control of wheat aphid (Sitobion avenae) under laboratory conditions
Authors: Yaqoob Arfa , Ahmad Shahbaz , Ashfaq Muhammad , Chattha Muhammad Bilal , Anjum Sumreen , Javaid Arshad , Iqbal Mubashar
Published: February 2025

A major wheat pest that causes enormous financial losses worldwide is the wheat aphid (Sitobin avenae). Aphid populations has traditionally been controlled with chemical pesticides, but because of their negative effects on the environment and human health, sustainable alternatives must be investigated. In the present study, a comparative evaluation of four fungal biocontrol agents namely Beauveria bassiana, Aspergillus flavus, Trichoderma viride and Metarhizium anisopliae, demonstrated their efficacy against wheat aphids across varying spore concentrations (1 × 10⁴ to 1 × 10¹² cfu/ml) and treatment durations (2–10 days). Aphids mortality was consistently increased with increase in biocontrol’s spore concentration and exposure time. For B. bassiana, maximum mortality (80%) was observed at 1 × 10¹² cfu/ml after 10 days. Similarly, A. flavus showed the highest mortality (77%) at the same concentration and time duration. T. viride and M. anisopliae also caused significant mortality of aphids (60% and 67% respectively) under the same conditions. Lower spore concentrations and time duration exhibited proved less efficient. In conclusion, B. bassiana exhibited the highest aphid mortality, highlighting its potential as an effective biocontrol agent.
Effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi against peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Tephritidae: Diptera)
Authors: Javed Ushna , Ahmad Shahbaz , Ashfaq Muhammad , Iqbal Mubashar , Chattha Muhammad Bilal , Javaid Arshad , Sarwar Mubeen , Shafeeq Tahir
Published: February 2025

Bactrocera zonata, commonly known as peach fruit fly, attacks a number of soft fruits such as peach, guava and mango.  For its control, entomopathogenic fungi offer a safe and efficient substitute of insecticides, which can lead to pest resistance and environmental pollution. In the present study, four entomopathogenic fungi namely Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Trichoderma harzianum and Verticillium lecanii were tested against male and female adults of B. zonata through in vitro contact bioassay at concentrations of 1×104, 1×106, 1×108, 1×1010, and 1×1012 cfu/ml. Mortality of B. zonata was recorded at 3, 7, 10 and 14-day post-exposure intervals. Results showed that as the concentration of spore/condial suspension of B. bassiana, M. anisopliae, V. lecanii and T. harzianum was increased from 1.0 × 104 to 1.0 × 1012 cfu/ml, LT50 values were decreased from 20.45 to 8.40 , 62.85 to 16.68, 62.85 to 16.68, and 34.09 to 16.42 days for female, and 23.82 to 9.1, 63.80 to 12.65, 63.80 to 12.65 and 29.55 to 13.90 days for male B. zonata, respectively. LC50 values of B. bassiana, M. anisopliae, V. lecanii and T. harzianum against B. zonata decreased from 5.17 × 1016 to 6.36 × 108, 9.33 × 1013 to 5.58 × 109, 3.02 × 1015 to 8.07 × 1011and 4.00 × 1018 to 6.80 × 1013 cfu/ml  for female, and from 2.60 × 1015 to 3.03 × 108, 2.26 × 1014 to 1.13 × 109, 3.73 × 1015 to 7.04 × 1010 and 2.67 × 1019 to 1.02 × 1012  cfu/ml for male, respectively, over a period of 3–14 days. On the 14th day, B. zonata males had the highest mortality (84%) due to B. bassiana at 1×1012 cfu/ml, followed by 48%, 59% and 74% mortality due to T. harzianum, V. lecanii and M. anisopliae, respectively. In general, adult female mortality was lower than the adult male mortality. With a moderate to high mortality of B. zonata due to different fungal species, the findings of the present study show that the tested entomopathogenic fungi are highly effective in controlling this pest. Because of their high efficacy against B. zonata, the two fungal species viz. B. bassiana and M. anisopliae can be included in an IPM plan to control B. zonata.
PERANCANGAN UI/UX WEBSITE SISTEM PENDAFTARAN RSUD SINGAPARNA MEDIKA CITRAUTAMA BERBASIS MOBILE DENGAN METODE USER CENTERED DESIGN
Authors: Sudrajat Linda Yulia
Published: February 2025

Artikel ini meneliti mengenai salah satu website RSUD yang berada di salah satu Kabupaten Tasikmalaya untuk dirancang ulang mengenai tampilan antarmuka yang berada dalam website tersebut dengan menggunakan metode User Centered Design (UCD) guna meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna. Perancangan ulang dilakukan dengan mengutamakan kebutuhan pengguna melalui tahapan UCD, diikuti dengan evaluasi berbasis prinsip usability satisfaction. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa 60% responden memberikan penilaian sangat baik pada kepuasan penggunaan, 66,7% pada learnability, serta 55,3% pada efisiensi dan daya ingat. Prototipe baru berhasil menghasilkan tampilan yang lebih interaktif dan memenuhi prinsip usability, sehingga diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kualitas interaksi pengguna.
Prevalence of Frailty in Geriatric People with Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Relationship with Disease Activity
Authors: Abd El-majeed Yousri Rajab , Ghanem Saad Mohamed Abdelaziz , Elkerdasy Yasser Ahmed Abdelaziz , Soliman Mohamed Maher
Published: February 2025

Background: Frailty, a condition of reduced physiological resilience, is common in older adults and is particularly prevalent among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA's chronic inflammation can exacerbate frailty, leading to worse outcomes in the geriatric population.
Aim of the study:  This study aims to assess the prevalence of frailty in geriatric patients with RA and investigate its relationship with RA disease activity, measured by the Disease Activity Score in 28 joints (DAS28), as well as inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and rheumatoid factor (RF).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving geriatric RA patients. Frailty was measured using a frailty index, while RA disease activity was assessed using DAS28. Clinical markers including CRP, ESR, and RF were also analyzed. According to frailty status, patients were divided into Robust (24) and prefrail/frail (76). Data was compared between subgroups.
Results: The study found a significant prevalence of frailty among the geriatric RA population (76.0%) and there was female sex predilection. All patients were in normal or overweight groups according to their body mass index (BMI), and the majority of them were widows.  In addition, drug therapy, grip strength score and MMSE were comparable between Robust and prefrail/frail subgroups. Higher RA disease activity (DAS28) (β=0.379, P = 0.001) and disease duration (β= 0.232, p = 0.008) were strongly associated with increased frailty Additionally, elevated levels of CRP and ESR were correlated with frailty, highlighting the link between inflammation and frailty in these patients.
Conclusion: Disease activity and duration are key drivers of frailty in patients with RA. Managing RA effectively, particularly by achieving and maintaining low disease activity or remission, could significantly reduce the risk of frailty.
Exploring the clinical significance of anemia in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Authors: Kaya Tutar Nurhan , Yerturk Mehmet , Omerhoca Sami , Kale Nilufer
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the clinical significance of anemia in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

Patients and methods: This retrospective study was performed on 101 consecutive patients with IIH between January 2018 and January 2023. All patients had a complete blood count at the time of admission. Two groups were formed according to the presence of anemia: 32 female patients (mean age: 40±9.6 years; range, 24 to 62 years) with anemia were included in Group 1, and 69 patients (65 females, 4 males; mean age: 40±12.1 years; range 18 to 65 years) without anemia were included Group 2. The groups were analyzed to identify differences in demographic data and visual functions.

Results: There was no statistically significant difference in the proportion of female patients (p=0.304), age (p=0.914), and body mass index (29.6±5 vs. 31.8±5.7 kg/m2 ; p=0.070) between Groups 1 and 2. Groups 1 and 2 were not statistically different in terms of visual acuity (0.9±0.2 vs. 0.9±0.2 logMAR; p=0.586), retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (128.4±60.8 vs. 136.8±64.8 μm; p=0.602), visual field mean deviation (–4.3±4.8 vs. –5.1±4.7 dB; p=0.280), and the need for medical treatment (32 of 32 vs. 68 of 69; p=0.715).

Conclusion: The elucidation of the etiology of IIH is warranted given its propensity to induce severe visual impairment. This study suggested that there was no direct causal relationship between anemia and IIH. Prospective studies in the future could provide further confirmation of our findings
Aspects of Legal Change and Social Change
Authors: Nugroho Ageng , Setiawan Ahmad Fahrudi , Adriyanto Adriyanto , Mutaqin A. Imam Al
Published: February 2025

Social life requires law as a tool to create harmony, resolve conflicts, and control social behavior. Law also acts as a social engineering tool that can direct societal change towards a better, fairer, and more prosperous life. However, law often faces challenges in responding to dynamic social changes due to developments in technology, economy, and social structure. This study aims to analyze the relationship between law and social change and the aspects that influence legal change. By using normative legal research methods, the results of the study show that legal change and social change are closely related. Law must be responsive to demands for change in society in order to remain relevant in carrying out its function as a social controller and a tool for change.
Legal Responsibility of Debtors for Late Repayment of Loans on the Shopee Application: Perspective of OJK Regulation No.10/PJOK.05/2022 on Information Technology-Based Joint Funding Services
Authors: Fransiska Sinaga  , Debora  , Jinner Sidauruk
Published: February 2025

This study aims to understand the legal protection and legal responsibility of debtors in online loan agreements on the Shopee platform. This research is a type of normative juridical legal research, using a legislative approach, a conceptual approach, and a sociological approach. The results of this study are as follows: First, the legal protection provided to debtors of Shopee's Peer-to-Peer Lending (P2PL) loans, regulated by OJK, includes regulations governing peer-to-peer lending services, as outlined in Article 41 of PJOK Number 10/POJK 2022. Second, the debtor's responsibility for late loan payments on Shopee is to pay a fine of 5% of the total bill and record a default in the financial information system, which makes it more difficult to access future loans. If the delay continues, Shopee can freeze the debtor's account and involve a debt collector for collection.
Protocolos de Evaluación y Tratamiento del Dolor Lumbar Crónico: Resultados de una Encuesta Online a Fisioterapeutas en Centros Clínicos de Ecuador
Authors: Díaz -Guevara Patricio Hernán , Paredes-Ramos Adriana de los Ángeles , Cadena–Hinojosa Sheila Estefanía
Published: February 2025

Estudio transversal mediante una encuesta realizada en línea con 31 preguntas cerradas tipo Likert, incluyendo preguntas normales y distractoras. La encuesta se dividió en tres secciones: datos demográficos (7 preguntas), protocolos de evaluación del Dolor Lumbar Crónico (DLC) (10 preguntas) y protocolos de tratamiento (14 preguntas). La encuesta fue creada por los investigadores y validada por expertos y se basó en las guías clínicas de la American College of Physicians y la American Pain Society (ACP/APS), seleccionadas por un panel de la CPLA (Change Pain Latin America) para el manejo del DLC.
Se obtuvieron 98 respuestas válidas de fisioterapeutas de diversas provincias de Ecuador, quienes laboran en centros públicos y privados. De las 12 preguntas normales, 11 están alineadas con las recomendaciones de las guías clínicas. Sin embargo, solo 4 de las 12 preguntas distractoras respaldaron las respuestas a las preguntas normales. Estos hallazgos sugieren que los fisioterapeutas en Ecuador necesitan mejorar sus protocolos de evaluación y tratamiento, basándose en guías clínicas actualizadas y respaldadas por evidencia. Se recomienda fortalecer la capacitación en el uso de literatura científica para mejorar la toma de decisiones en el manejo del DLC.
Gamificación en el Aula: Fortalecer la enseñanza con plataformas educativas para la interacción con los estudiantes
Authors: Ortiz-Angulo Guillermina Marilú , Ramírez-Gutiérrez César Vicente , Martínez -Pérez Odette
Published: February 2025

La gamificación es una herramienta didáctica, la cual sirve para mejorar el vínculo de enseñanza-aprendizaje entre docente y alumno. Por ello, este artículo científico busca integrar la tecnología en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, a través del uso de plataformas digitales por el método de gamificación. La unidad educativa “Provincia de Esmeraldas’’. fue el escenario para llevar a cabo este estudio, la cual, cuenta con un total de 864 estudiantes y 42 docentes. Sin embargo, de los 864 estudiantes se consideró trabajar con una muestra de 18 estudiantes, a través del muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Se aplicó una capacitación tecnológica a través de classroom, la cual fue dirigida a los docentes, pero solo el 42.9% de docentes se dieron el tiempo para participar. En el classroom se posteó un video sobre el tema de estudio, donde hubo interacción, del 23.9% de docentes con la actividad. Por otro lado, se publicó un cuestionario con preguntas relacionadas al video posteado en el muro del classroom. Sin embargo, solo participaron 4.76%, los cuales obtuvieron una calificación de 100/100. Además, hubo la participación de 14.3% docentes, que interactuó en el muro de la plataforma. La implementación de las tres plataformas educativas sirvió para trabajar con los niños menores a 12 años, ya que a ellos aún les interesa las dinámicas, entonces, sienten mayor motivación al ver juegos con recompensas en forma de puntaje. De esa manera, los docentes también tienen la facilidad de obtener la calificación que merece el estudiante según sus conocimientos.
On Resisting Global Disposability, Regimes of Death-Making and Accumulation
Authors: Parhar Rupinder
Published: February 2025

The British writer Rupinder Parhar gave a talk on feminist acts of resistance at an art exhibition workshop in London in March 2024. While acknowledging the multitude of feminisms that exist today, Parhar in this transcript of the talk asks difficult questions about the relationship between the global forces of violence that should compel us to rethink our own resistance and complicity. She also discusses our interconnection with, and need to learn from, those who ‘face the knife-edge of these global regimes of death-making’ in their everyday lives, such as in Palestine. Reminding us that struggles continue with whatever tools available to those facing these regimes of disposability, she opens up a larger conversation around what we see and accept as resisting subjects and practices. Thus, the conversation ends by prompting the audience to rethink the ways in which resistance is framed and valorised, particularly in institutional spaces, urging a more dynamic and critical approach to solidarity and action. 
Image: Sheida Soleimani – From the series To Oblivion, 2016 Inkjet prints on paper. Courtesy of the artist and Edel Assanti. Photo: Jo Underhill. Acts of Resistance: Photography, Feminisms and the Art of Protest, 2024. South London Gallery.
O CONHECIMENTO DO PROFISSIONAL DA SAÚDE E O PAPEL DO GESTOR PARA O MELHOR GERENCIAMENTO DOS RSS
Authors: Dos Santos Bianca Azevedo , Dias Valdirene Soares , Leray Kelson Gonçalves , Miranda Paulo Felipe Soares , Gutierrez Lucy Anne Cardoso Lobão , Dourado Junior Octavio Cascaes , Martins Maria de Nazaré Rodrigues Pereira , Almeida Thais Monteiro Góes , Chaves Andréa Fagundes Ferreira
Published: February 2025

Os RSS configuram um enorme risco quando gerenciados inadequadamente, por se tornarem meios de propagação de doenças e contaminação ambiental. O estudo teve como objetivo acompanhar o nível de conhecimento de profissionais da saúde quanto ao gerenciamento dos Resíduos de Serviços de Saúde (RSS) e a participação de gestores do setor. A coleta de dados foi conduzida por meio de questionário estruturado. A amostra constitui-se de 53 profissionais da área da saúde. Conforme relatado pelos profissionais, o gerenciamento de RSS é um assunto pouco abordado no ambiente de trabalho. Observa-se ainda que uma parcela significativa dos profissionais (46,8%) não está familiarizada com as normas do gerenciamento de resíduos, indicando uma lacuna no conhecimento. Cabe ao gestor a capacitação para correto cumprimento da legislação e priorização da não geração de resíduos. No que este estudo contribui com diretrizes para tal.
IMPACTO DO COMPORTAMENTO SEDENTÁRIO NOS DESFECHOS MATERNOS E FETAIS NA GESTAÇÃO DE PRIMIGESTA
Authors: Renzo Carla Christina , De Oliveira Antonia Aparecida Deluca , Grabovski Tassiana Cristina Martins , Steinhorst Letiane , De Carvalho Leonardo Souza , Silva Rodrigo Ribeiro , Silva Jean Carl , Strauch Sebastian M.
Published: February 2025

Objetivo:  O comportamento sedentário é fator de risco para o desenvolvimento de doenças, a atividade física é meio de mudança, podendo ajudar na prevenção e proporcionar benefícios a mãe e o bebê, com isso a necessidade de analisar o impacto desses fatores na gestação de primigestas. Métodos: Estudo observacional transversal, realizado na Maternidade Darcy Vargas, Joinville–SC, período de agosto a dezembro de 2020. Amostra composta de puérperas primigestas que responderam a um questionário validado (QAFG) sobre atividade física; desfechos primários analisados foram: ganho de peso gestacional, diabetes mellitus gestacional (DMG), doença hipertensiva da gestação (DHEG), via de parto, prematuridade, peso do Recém-nascido (RN) e UTI neonatal. Foi utilizado o cálculo de razão de chance ajustado, com intervalo de confiança de 95%; o grupo de pacientes sedentárias foram utilizadas como padrão. Resultados: As 492 pacientes foram divididas em 4 grupos: puérperas sedentárias (n=76/15,4%), atividade física leve (152/30,9%), moderada (202/41,0%) e vigorosa (n=62/12,6%). Quando comparado ao grupo das sedentárias, o grupo de atividade física leve apresentou proteção ao desenvolvimento da DMG com RC 0,4 (IC95% 0,2-0,8) e internação em UTI neonatal com RC de 0,2 (IC95% 0,1-0,7). O grupo moderado, também reduziu a chance de desenvolvimento de DMG com RC de 0,4 (IC95% 0,2-0,9) e internação em UTI neonatal com RC 0,3 (IC95% 0,1-0,9); o grupo vigoroso não teve resultados significativos. Conclusão: O comportamento sedentário quando comparado a prática de atividade física leve e moderada na gestação de primigesta, aumentou as chances de desenvolvimento de DMG e da necessidade de internação em UTI neonatal.
MAIN ENDOPARASITES IN DOGS AND CATS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Santos Caroliny do Socorro Brito , de Lima Liane do Socorro Bremgartner , Cardoso Aline Serrão , da Silva Joziane Souza , Viana Rinaldo Batista , Espeschit Isis de Freitas , Canelas Vitória Luciana Paiva , Oliveira Flávia Cristina Matos
Published: February 2025

Animal species and humans share much of their historical evolution and, as a consequence, can act as accidental or definitive hosts of pathogenic organisms, completing an anthropozoonotic cycle. Thus, it is essential to adequately control animal endoparasitosis in order to reduce the contamination of the environment by the infective forms of these parasites and, consequently, minimize the risks of human infection. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the prevalence of endoparasites in fecal samples from dogs and cats treated at the Mario Dias Teixeira Veterinary Hospital, in the region of Belém, PA from May to November 2023. The diagnosis of endoparasitosis was conducted by means of coproparasitological examination for the direct morphological identification of cysts and eggs. The samples were processed in the Clinical Analysis Laboratory of the Veterinary Hospital at the Institute of Health and Animal Production of the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (ISPA-UFRA), using the techniques of Direct examination of feces, flotation in saturated solution of sodium chloride (Willis Method) and Spontaneous Sedimentation (Hoffman Method). Samples from 101 animals were analyzed, most of which were canine (69/68.3%) of the most diverse breeds and female. From the quantity analyzed, helminths belonging to 3 genera were found: Ancylostoma, Toxocara and Trichuris and 2 protozoa: Giardia and Cystoisospora. Ancylostoma spp eggs were the most prevalent (23/22.8%) of positive samples, followed by Toxocara spp eggs (3/3.0%), the other parasites had prevalences of (1/1%). Negative tests correspond to 72/71.3% of the results. The low positivity in the detection of endoparasites demonstrates that animals attended by spontaneous demand in hospitals or specialized clinics are usually the target of a more careful look by their owner and, therefore, receive preventive therapy (antiparasitics) more frequently, but domiciled animals should also assume importance in the contamination of public places, since these places are also intensely visited by these animals, with their tutors and, in this way, play an important role in the propagation of parasitic diseases of zoonotic potential.