bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ovipositional Preference of Trathal flavoorbitalis Cameron (Hymenoptera:Ichneumonidae), A Larval Parasitoid of eggplant Fruit and Shoot Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee
Authors: Solleza M.O , Javier P.A
Published: November 2024

Ovipositional preference of Tratha/a f/avoorbitalis Cameron (Hymenoptera: lchneumonidae) for larvae of eggplant fruit and shoot borer (EFSB), Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), was determined in the laboratory. Given free choice, first and second instar larvae were not selected by T. f/avoorbitalis for oviposition but host mutilation was apparent. Third and fourth instar larvae were more preferred. Given no choice, third and fourth instar larvae got highly parasitized. Females more readily oviposited in borer larvae with fresh fecal matter. Field parasitism in different sampling areas ranged from 16. 70 to 25.88% with an average of 21.97%. Higher parasitism was recorded on eggplant borer larvae collected from the fruits (19.35%) compared to larvae collected from the shoots (12.28 %). Other larval parasitoids that emerged included a Scelionid wasp and Cotesia sp. Cocoon of unparasitized eggplant borer larva was significantly bigger than that of parasitized borer. Results of laboratory test showed an average of 15.98% larval parasitism. Life cycle of T. f/avoorbitalis from oviposition to parasitoid emergence was about 20-24 days. It passes through three larval instars. Adult longevity was shortened (2.82 ± 0.85 days) when the insect was not provided with food. When fed with honey, T. flavoorbita/is adult lived for 9.64 ± 2.46 days. Multiple stinging of the host_l_arva is one of the characteristics of the parasitoid, which does not necessarily lead to parasitoid development but results in death of the host larva, thus can help regulate EFSB population. No parasitoid was observed in the reported alternate host Crocidolomia pavonana (Zeller). Successful parasitism on EFSB in the absence of male in the laboratory confirms that this parasitoid is parthenogenetically thelytokous. All the 507 parasitoids that emerged from field-collected parasitized EFSB larvae were females. This parasitoid could be a promising biological control agent against EFSB since it is parthenogenetically thelytokous, can be reared in the laboratory, and with satisfactory levels of field parasitism.
Quality of Service in the Preparation of Population and Civil Registration Administration Documents at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office
Authors: Puspita Ningrum Setia Devi , Yuliyanti Feni , Permana Ipik , Haryo Bharoto R. Mahendra
Published: November 2024

Public Service Procurement is a task for the government in creating community welfare, for the creation of welfare in the community it is necessary to have quality in the implementation of these services, in this era of digitalization the government is expected to be able to implement technological advances by utilizing digitalization as an effort to improve services with easy access for the community. This study is aimed at finding out how the quality in the implementation of public services at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, measuring the level of public satisfaction with the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, and finding out how to Improve the Quality of Public Services at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office. The research method used is a Qualitative Research Method with Questionnaire data collection techniques that are disseminated to the community in Cirebon Regency through Google Forms, Interviews with employees of the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, and Location Observation which is a place of service located at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office. Research shows that the quality of administrative document loading services at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office has not been maximized, improvements are needed to improve the quality of service. a) improving Facilities and Infrastructure that are Facilities in the Service process; b) hard skills training is needed in the implementation of E-Governance; c) There is a need for training on excellent service so that they know how to behave well and appropriately to maximize service to the community
Comparison of SVM, KNN, and Naïve Bayes Classification Methods in Predicting Student Transfers at BK Palu School
Authors: Nugraha William , Firmansyah Gerry , Mulyo Widodo Agung , Tjahjono Budi
Published: November 2024

Student transfers are a significant issue in schools and can affect the dynamics of education and student performance. This research aims to predict student transfers using a comparative analysis of three classification methods: Support Vector Machine (SVM), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), and Naïve Bayes. The study utilizes historical data from BK Palu School, covering the years 2022 to 2024, which includes demographic, academic, socio-economic, and student quality information. The methodology involves data collection, data preparation, algorithm selection, implementation, and evaluation of the three methods. The performance of the classification methods is assessed using metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. The results indicate that SVM has the highest accuracy in predicting student transfers, followed by KNN and Naïve Bayes. This study contributes to identifying key factors influencing student transfers and offers schools a robust model to develop targeted strategies for reducing transfer rates. Ultimately, this research provides insights into optimizing student retention and improving the overall quality of education.
Legal Certainty of the Meaning of the Parties' Agreement on the Authorized Capital of a Limited Liability Company
Authors: Wirawan Helex , Yusuf Hasibuan Fauzie , Suganda Atma
Published: November 2024

The impact of changing the amount of PT capital to an agreement between the parties has led to a lack of legal certainty for the involved parties. A significant legal conflict exists between Article 32 paragraph (1) of Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies and Article 109 paragraph (1) of Law Number 6 of 2023 concerning the Stipulation of Government Regulations in Lieu of Law Number 2 of 2022 concerning Job Creation. The changes allow the amount of PT capital to be determined based on the agreement of the company's founders, leading to ambiguity in legal certainty. This research aims to examine and analyze the legal consequences of these regulations on the basic capital requirements for Limited Liability Companies in Indonesia, and to assess the legal certainty surrounding the agreement between parties regarding PT capital. The research employs a normative juridical method, utilizing statutory, comparative, and conceptual approaches. The analysis is grounded in the Theory of Legal Certainty (Grand Theory), Development Law Theory (Middle Range Theory), and the Theory of Good Corporate Governance (Applied Theory). The research found that changes in the regulation of basic capital, following the enactment of Law No. 6 of 2023, have contributed to legal uncertainty. This study aims to provide legal clarity on the consequences of these regulatory changes and their impact on corporate governance and legal compliance in Indonesia.
Enterprise Architecture Business Model Planning Using EAP Framework (Case Study: PT. Gempita Cahaya Makmur)
Authors: Mutedi Ahmad , Mulyo Widodo Agung , Firmansyah Gerry , Tjahjono Budi
Published: November 2024

The advancement of technology in a company has an impact on improving business quality. From this observation, architectural planning is a part that is used to build alignment between business strategy and information technology. Architecture within the business domain illustrates how a company conducts business activities and functions to achieve the company's goals. Therefore, the company's business model architecture depicts the current state of architecture by identifying business needs and activities. From this study, the business role of PT. GEMPITA CAHAYA MAKMUR, a company engaged in the procurement of goods and services, especially in the field of wholesale office stationery, printing, photocopier sales, and photocopier and laptop rentals, which has customers from medium-sized companies, large companies, both private and government. The use of the Enterprise Architecture Planning or EAP framework focuses on business architecture. The purpose of this research is expected to produce a blueprint proposal that will be beneficial for PT. GEMPITA CAHAYA MAKMUR to plan the business model architecture that will become the foundation for the design phase of application architecture.
Analysis of The Role of Tiktok Social Media as A Mediation Variable on Influence Review Influencer, Endorsement, and Brand Image on The Decision To Purchase The Originote Products In The Millennial Generation
Authors: Jagat Sriastiti Putu Ayu Candra , Mahyuni Luh Putu
Published: November 2024

Social media currently plays an important role in all current activities. The use of social media is currently popular among the Millennial Generation. Tiktok has become a popular social media because it has a different appeal than other social media. This study aims to analyze the role of Tiktok social media as a mediating variable in the influence of influencer reviews, endorsements, and brand image on purchasing decisions for The Originote products in the millennial generation. The population in this study was the community of Tiktok Social Media users in Bali Province. Determination of sample size in this study used the Hair formula with a sample size of 138 samples. The data used came from primary data with quantitative data types. Data collection techniques with questionnaires. Data analysis techniques using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results of the analysis show that influencer reviews, endorsements and brand image have a positive effect on purchasing decisions. Social media is able to positively and significantly mediate the influence of influencer reviews, endorsements and brand image on purchasing decisions. The interaction of influencer reviews, endorsements and brand image influences the millennial generation, thus creating a purchasing decision for The Originote mediated by the influence of Tiktok social media.
The Influence of Organizational Culture and Welfare on The Work Effectiveness of USK Employees
Authors: Saifan Saifan , Murniati Murniati , Usman Nasir
Published: November 2024

An organization is a forum in which there are activities of people working together to achieve a certain goal that has been determined together. This study aims to examine the influence of organizational culture and welfare on the work effectiveness of USK employees. The research method used is a survey using a questionnaire distributed to employees at the USK administrative headquarters. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistical and regression methods. The results of the study show that there is a positive relationship between strong organizational culture and employee welfare and employee work effectiveness. The influence of organizational culture on the work effectiveness of USK employees is 70.48%, which shows that organizational culture has a significant influence on the work effectiveness of employees at USK. While the influence of welfare is 66.76%, this shows a fairly good level of approval for the effectiveness of employee work. The combination of a strong organizational culture and employee well-being creates greater synergy in increasing work effectiveness. The influence of a strong and positive organizational culture significantly increases the effectiveness of employee work and the influence of employee welfare includes aspects such as fair compensation, a safe work environment, and contributes to increasing employee motivation and productivity. The implications of these findings show the importance of paying attention to organizational culture that allows employee participation and well-being in improving overall organizational performance.
Government Accountability in Universal Services in Collaborative Regulation: A Perspective on the General Principles of Good Governance (AUPB)
Authors: Hamdani Gunawan Arief , Ketut Rachmi Handayani I Gusti Ayu , Karjoko Lego
Published: November 2024

Universal telecommunication services are one of the government's efforts to ensure equitable accessibility of telecommunication services for all levels of society. However, at this time, telecommunications regulation is entering a collaborative generation, which is characterized by the cooperation of various entities to deal with the impact of the widespread digital economy. The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent to which the government has fulfilled its obligations and responsibilities in providing equitable access to telecommunications in the era of the collaborative generation. The research method used is normative juridical with a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that while there has been progress in implementing the General Principles of Good Governance in universal telecommunications services, challenges remain in the areas of transparency and accountability, particularly in the allocation of funds and resources. Additionally, disparities in access between urban and rural areas persist, despite collaborative regulatory efforts. The study found that government initiatives, though well-intentioned, require stronger oversight and more inclusive policies to ensure fair and equitable access to telecommunications for all segments of society.
Study of the Relationship between Risk Culture and Decision Making in the Semi-Governmental Sector in Saudi Arabia: An Application to the General Authority for Awqaf
Authors: Alqahtani Fai , Abuanza Asmaa
Published: November 2024

The study aimed to identify the relationship between risk culture with its dimensions (implementation of risk management policies and procedures, level of risk awareness) and decision-making with its dimensions (quality of decisions made, support of top management) by applying it to the General Authority for Awqaf as a semi-government sector. The study also sought to assess the level of employees’ awareness in the Authority of the importance of risk management through examining the study dimensions and the relationship between the two variables (risk culture and decision-making). This research followed the descriptive-analytical approach and utilized a questionnaire as a tool for collecting primary data. The study population consisted of employees at the General Authority for Awqaf, totaling 500 participants. A random sample of 217 individuals was studied, and the data analyzed using SPSS and Excel software, employing various statistical methods to test the research hypotheses. The main findings of the research included the following: In the risk culture dimension, the application of risk management policies and procedures received an overall mean of 4.0285 and a standard deviation of 0.0984, while the level of risk awareness dimension received an overall mean of 4.1522 and a standard deviation of 0.1308. In the decision-making dimension, the quality of decisions made received an overall mean of 4.0285 and a standard deviation of 0.0984, while the support of top management dimension received an overall mean of 4.0199 and a standard deviation of 0.92582. The study also found a statistically significant positive relationship between risk culture and decision-making across their respective dimensions. Among the key recommendations of the study were providing the necessary support for risk management from top management to facilitate the implementation of policies and procedures within the organization, ensuring commitment across all management levels, developing a comprehensive strategy to support risk culture within management strategies, as this approach will help unify the vision and enhance integration among departments, thus achieving organizational goals more effectively, and encouraging the utilization of risks as growth opportunities, which would enhance institutional performance.
The role of innovation and development in improving product quality and increasing customer satisfaction in insurance companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alshamrani Maha , Abuanza Asmaa
Published: November 2024

The goal of this research is to evaluate the influence of innovation and development in boosting product quality and increasing customer satisfaction in insurance firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A quantitative technique was adopted, with a sample size of 120 persons. Data were obtained by surveys, and the replies were examined using statistical analytic methods. The findings reveal a considerable influence of product development on enhancing customer experience and boosting customer satisfaction in insurance firms in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the results show the significance of product development in boosting internal procedures, which also leads to higher customer satisfaction inside these firms. Furthermore, the research reveals that the function of product development in boosting the efficacy of marketing activities is vital in encouraging consumer happiness in the insurance industry. Entirely, the study highlights the vital need of providing insurance solutions that not only suit the requirements of clients but also improve their entire experience. The consequences of these results are deep, as they show that a focus on product innovation may lead to increased operational efficiency and more efficient marketing techniques, which eventually lead to higher customer satisfaction levels. This research adds to the current literature by giving insights into how insurance firms might employ product development to strengthen their competitive edge in the marketplace. By understanding the link between product innovation, internal procedures, marketing effectiveness, and customer happiness, insurance businesses may develop tactics that correspond with consumer expectations and enhance overall service quality. In conclusion, this research stresses the essential importance of product development in the insurance business and its direct association with customer satisfaction in Saudi Arabia. The findings serve as a significant reference for insurance businesses trying to strengthen their product offerings and improve client interactions in an increasingly competitive climate.
DMBs Credit Disbursements and Real Sector Financial Performance in Nigeria
Authors:   Garden City Premier Business School, Opuala-Charle Silva , Orji Jonah Olo
Published: November 2024

he study examines the impact of DMBs credit disbursements and real sector financial performance in Nigeria over the period from 1994 to 2023. The credit sources considered were; commercial banks, though study extended its insights into merchant banks, microfinance banks, and development banks and how they influenced classified sectors like; the agricultural, industrial, and service sectors. The study employed secondary data gotten from the CBN statistical Bulletin. The study employed an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) estimation. The findings reveal that the R-squared values vary significantly across models, indicating differing levels of predictive accuracy. The agricultural sector shows the highest R-squared value of 0.9981, suggesting that credit from these institutions has a substantial impact on this sector’s contribution to GDP. Conversely, the industrial sector exhibits the lowest R-squared value of 0.9907, indicating a lesser degree of predictability and impact from credit types. The service sector demonstrates an intermediate R-squared value of 0.9910, reflecting a moderate level of influence from financial credit. The findings indicate varied effects of different types of credit on sectoral contributions. Commercial banks’ credits did not significantly influence the agricultural sector but showed a significant positive impact on the service sector. In contrast, merchant banks’ credits had a significant effect on both the agricultural and service sectors, while their impact on the industrial sector was not significant. Microfinance banks’ credits demonstrated a marginally significant impact on the agricultural sector but had no significant influence on the industrial and service sectors. Development banks’ credits did not significantly affect the agricultural or industrial sectors but had a significant positive impact on the service sector. Based on these findings, the study recommends that commercial banks focus on increasing credit support to the service sector to sustain its contribution to GDP. Merchant banks should enhance their credit support to the agricultural sector to leverage its potential for economic growth. Microfinance banks are encouraged to refine their lending strategies to better impact the agricultural sector, possibly through targeted programs that address specific needs of small-scale farmers. Development banks are advised to continue their support to the service sector, ensuring that credit interventions are aligned with sectoral growth objectives. Keywords: DMBS, Commercial Bank Credits; Real sector; Nigeria.
The Rule of Law and Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria: The Role of Governance Quality
Authors:   Garden City Premier Business School, Port Harcourt-Nigeria, Opuala-Charles, Silva , Ochuko Asowata
Published: November 2024

This study examined the impact of the Rule of Law and the Role of Governance Quality on entrepreneurship development in Nigeria from 1998 to 2022. This research appropriated the use of Auto Regressive Distributed Lag to empirically investigate the rule of law and the role of governance quality on the dependent variable Entrepreneurial Development (ED) using data sourced from 1998 – 2022. The independent variables include; Gross Domestic Product per Capita (GDP/C), Inflation (INFL), Governance Effectiveness (GE), Regulatory quality (RQ), and the rule of law (RL). The study shows that the natural log of GDP/C is statistically significant and has a positive relationship with entrepreneurship development while Despite being statistically significant, INFL & ED have a negative relationship. Meanwhile, RL has a positive attribute but a statistically insignificant relationship with ED and a statistically negatively insignificant relationship exists between GE, RQ, and ED. The study recommends the Government must deliberately work towards reforming the legal system to have an effective Rule of Law, and improve regulatory quality and governance effectiveness that will lead to economic efficiency and improved living standards. Keywords: Entrepreneurship Development, Economic growth, Rule of law, Start-up, Innovation
Escuelas alternativas de la Región de Murcia: la visión de sus directores y docentes
Authors: Vallejo Ruiz Mónica , Torres Soto Ana , Abellán Cuevas Brenda
Published: November 2024

The rise of the well-known “alternative pedagogies”, the post-pandemic reality, and the recent changes in educational regulations support the guiding principlesof this study. Its aim is to describe the reality of alternative schools in the Region of Murcia by exploring the view of the principals and the teachers of these schools. Information was collected from 11 alternative schools through semi-structured interviews reporting on the main foundations of these schools, their benefits and limitations, their physical structure, school-family relations, and their pedagogical proposals. The results reveal that, at present, the Region of Murcia has a wide range of alternative pedagogical proposals: free pedagogy centers, Montessori centers and a Waldorf pedagogy center. Regarding their teaching models, it is evident that they follow the precepts and proposals put forward by the authors of reference in the field of Education in the 20th century. This finding could be a starting point to analyze the reality of schools in this autonomous community and in the rest of Spain in relation to the regulatory changes that have recently taken place. A multidimensional analysis involving teachers, family, and governments would provide further evidence of the benefits for children when they enjoy a living and experiential form of education which is linked to their interests and needs.

El auge de las conocidas “pedagogías alternativas”, la realidad postpandemia y los cambios recientes de la normativa educativa constituyen los ejes rectores en los que se enmarca el presente trabajo. Su objetivo principal es describir la realidad de las escuelas alternativas que desarrollan sus enseñanzas en la Región de Murcia, a través de la visión de sus directores y docentes. Se ha recogido información de 11 escuelas que desarrollan enseñanzas alternativas a partir de entrevistas semiestructuradas en las que se analiza: los principales fundamentos pedagógicos deestas escuelas, beneficios y limitaciones; la arquitectura de aulas y centro, las relaciones escuela-familia y sus propuestas pedagógicas. Los resultados revelan que, actualmente, la Región de Murcia cuenta con una amplia oferta de propuestas pedagógicas alternativas: centros de pedagogía libre, centros Montessori y un centro de pedagogía Waldorf. Respecto a sus modelos de enseñanza se evidencia que siguen los preceptos y propuestas planteadas por los autores de referencia —en el campo de la Educación—del siglo XX. Este hallazgo podría ser un punto de partida para analizar la realidad de los centros escolares de esta comunidad autónoma y del resto del estado español. Este análisis conjunto (docentes, familias y Administración) y sosegado permitiría que todos los niños y niñas escolarizados pudieran disfrutar de una educación viva, experiencial y ligada a sus intereses y necesidades.
THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES BY A TEACHER
FOR THE EMOTIONAL AND VALUE INVOLVEMENT
OF STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Anisimova Oksana , Mitin Georgy
Published: November 2024

Psychological research into the personal and professional development of teachers is focused on the study of their involvement in teaching
activities and their ability to involve students who become more successful
in educational activities. Involved teachers become more effective. Purpose.
The study investigates the psychological content of the resource complex
“engagement – involvement”. Another goal is to identify the psychological
means of resource development and actualization. Participants. Students
(n=), school teachers (n=), high school students (n=) took part
in the study. Methods. The study was carried out in two stages. A special
methodological program was developed for each stage. Methods of statistical data processing were used. Results. The specifi c content of the complex
of “engagement – involvement” has been revealed. It was determined that
teachers of the developmental model (. %) are distinguished by their pronounced involvement and ability to involve students in educational activities,
in contrast to teachers of the adaptive functioning model (. %) with low
indicators of this complex and high indicators of professional deformations.
Students (more than  %) are characterized by signs of procrastination and
learned helplessness, the formation and consolidation of which occurs due
to constant school failures caused by professional deformations of teachers.
Psychological means that contributed to the actualization of the “engagement–involvement” complex as a resource for the personal and professional
development of teachers and students were identifi ed. Digital technologies
used by teachers contribute to the development of cognitive functions, provide a charge of positive emotions (gamifi cation, VR, storytelling, etc.) and
support students’ involvement in the learning process. Conclusions. The results of the research showed that engagement and involvement are the resource complex that determines personal and professional development in
teachers and students. A new technological solution, which has proven its
effectiveness in experiments and is recommended for implementation in the
educational process, has been proposed for updating this complex.
Actividad Económica Explotación de otras Minas y Canteras (CIIU B08): Análisis Social y Ambiental en Guayas, Ecuador
Authors: Suarez Jalca Moises Aurelio , Baquerizo De La A Fausto Enrique , Gonzalez Vasquez Angel Eduardo
Published: November 2024

La investigación sobre el impacto socioambiental de la minería en la provincia del Guayas revela una complicada realidad limitada por presiones entre el desarrollo socioeconómico y la protección ambiental. Si bien las actividades extractivas han generado beneficios económicos y desarrollo de empleos, los resultados negativos sobre el medio ambiente y las comunidades son evidentes. La contaminación de los afluentes hídricos y atmosféricos, la deforestación, la pérdida de biodiversidad y el desplazamiento de poblaciones son algunos de los problemas más recurrentes. A pesar de los controles de mitigación instaurados por las empresas mineras, los resultados logrados explican que estas no siempre han sido suficientes para garantizar la sostenibilidad ambiental y social de la actividad minera. La apreciación de las comunidades locales es variada, expresando los beneficios económicos como los costos sociales asociados a la minería. Este análisis se centrará en evaluar la rigurosidad metodológica del estudio, analizar críticamente los resultados. El objetivo es contribuir a una mejor comprensión de los desafíos y oportunidades asociados a la actividad minera en el Ecuador.
ANÁLISE TEMPORAL DO USO E OCUPAÇÃO DO SOLO EM UNIDADES DE CONSERVAÇÃO, EM MACEIÓ, ALAGOAS
Authors: Graciliano Wellington dos Santos , Silva Junior Jeilson Rodrigues da , Araujo Kallianna Dantas
Published: November 2024

A análise temporal do uso e ocupação do solo é importante para a gestão de Unidades de Conservação, por permitir a identificação de tendências e padrões de mudança no ecossistema ao longo do tempo. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a evolução temporal do uso e ocupação do solo em Unidades de Conservação de uso sustentável do município de Maceió, Alagoas. Foi realizado o mapeamento das Áreas de Proteção Ambiental do Catolé e Fernão Velho, Santa Rita e Pratagy nos anos 2012 e 2022, seguindo as classes da coleção 8 do MapBiomas. Os resultados apontam que as áreas de formação florestal e urbanizada aumentaram em todas as APAs, enquanto as de uso agropecuário e cana diminuíram. A expansão da formação florestal em detrimento de pastagens e uso agropecuário nas APAs de Santa Rita e Pratagy, indicam uma recuperação da vegetação nativa, resultado de esforços para restauração florestal dessas áreas.
Enhancing the appeal of Setu Babakan: Integrating marketing strategies to increase tourist visits
Authors: Saputra Uggasena Ariya , Rifky Muhammad , Alghifari Muhammad Faza , Mahmud Muhammad Iqbal Wily , Noariaga Fredy Yohannes , Tedjasukmana Laura Aurelia , Auliya Anisatul
Published: November 2024

Background: Setu Babakan is a Betawi cultural tourist area located in South Jakarta, which possesses significant potential to attract visitors. However, it currently faces several challenges, including limited public understanding of Betawi culture, inadequate supervision, and insufficient facilities. This study aims to conduct a SWOT analysis and develop an integrated marketing strategy to enhance Setu Babakan's appeal as a Betawi cultural destination. Previous studies highlight the importance of cultural tourism and marketing strategies in attracting visitors to similar destinations. Methods: This research employs a descriptive qualitative method, gathering primary data from official Indonesian government releases and secondary data from various publications and online sources. A SWOT analysis is conducted to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats pertaining to Setu Babakan. Findings: he SWOT analysis reveals strengths in natural, educational, and cultural tourism, weaknesses in public understanding and supervision, opportunities for community income enhancement and increased tourist attraction, and threats from competition with other destinations. Based on this analysis, an integrated marketing strategy is formulated targeting specific audiences, including families, culture enthusiasts, nature tourists, and educational visitors. The strategy involves developing attractive tourism products, setting affordable prices, improving accessibility, leveraging digital marketing through websites and social media platforms, fostering partnerships with local governments, private sectors, and communities, and enhancing service quality and infrastructure. Conclusion: The recommended marketing integration aims to boost Setu Babakan's appeal as a Betawi cultural destination and increase tourist visitation. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study contributes new insights into the marketing strategies applicable to cultural tourism, particularly in the context of Betawi culture, by identifying specific audience segments and suggesting tailored strategies to enhance visitor engagement and experience.
Análisis de la Intención Emprendedora de Estudiantes en Institutos Técnicos Superiores de la Ciudad de Potosí, Bolivia: Un Enfoque Basado en Ecuaciones Estructurales
Authors: Choquevillca Lopez Marian Demetria , Villanueva Burgos Ana Cristina , Apaza Coro Omar Freddy , Flores Lopez Jhovana
Published: November 2024

Este estudio examina la intención emprendedora de los estudiantes de Institutos Técnicos Superiores (ITS) en Potosí, Bolivia, aplicando la Teoría de la Acción Planificada (TAP). Se identifican tres factores clave: actitud hacia el emprendimiento, normas subjetivas y control conductual percibido. Con un enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño no experimental de corte transversal, se utilizó un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Los datos se recopilaron de 100 estudiantes mediante un cuestionario estructurado basado en investigaciones previas. El análisis con el software PLS Smart mostró que las actitudes positivas, el apoyo social percibido y la confianza en las propias habilidades impactan significativamente en las intenciones de emprender. La confiabilidad de los constructos, evaluada con el alfa de Cronbach y la confiabilidad compuesta, reveló una consistencia interna adecuada, cumpliendo con los criterios establecidos (0,7 confianza moderada y 0,8 referencia de alta confiabilidad). Los resultados validan las hipótesis planteadas y sugieren que la formación en competencias emprendedoras en los ITS es crucial para fomentar el emprendimiento juvenil. Las conclusiones ofrecen información relevante para la creación de políticas educativas y empresariales, promoviendo un entorno favorable para la innovación y la creación de empresas en Potosí.
How to Publish Research Successfully
Authors: Bals Lydia
Published: November 2024

This intensive seminar provides researchers in in the social sciences with essential strategies for successful academic publishing, covering topic selection, manuscript preparation, and navigating the peer-review process. Participants will acquire vital skills to enhance their publication success and professional growth, including considerations regarding the use of ChatGPT as a research and writing assistant.
Dream Poem
Authors: Martin Susan Davis
Published: November 2024

This poem came from the dream workshop given at the STA Sandplay Intensive entitled Sand, Sea and Psyche.
Reflection: Resonance of Symbol Papers
Authors: Eastwood Pratibha
Published: November 2024

This is a reflection paper on Barbara Weller's "So you have to Write a Symbol Paper." The article starts by summarizing Jungian information on what a symbol is and how it differs from archetype. The article then looks at the personal transformational journey that writing a symbol paper can be (even if for S.T.A. requirements). It divides the process of exploring a symbol into three stages. (1) The impetus to choose a symbol; (2) The gathering of the data which is described as Leela, the divine dance; and, finally, (3) The integration and organizational stage of the material. The article emphasizes the experience of studying a symbol as a transcendent function.
Sandplay and Ego Development
Authors: Winter Rosalind
Published: November 2024

This article explores the role of Sandplay in the Self's desire to incarnate into ego form. Theories of Jung, Fordham, Edinger, Whitmont, Stern, Merriot and others are used to illustrate the process of ego development. The opportunities Sandplay provides of ego development are illustrated through case material and the discussion of theories of Kalff and Bradway. In brief, Sandplay accesses the psychoid undifferentiated level of the psyche. It provides a container for living split off affective experiences necessary for forming a solid body based ego. Through the creation of a third space for imaginal play and attunement of the therapist's ego formation is enhanced.
Sandplay's Unitive View
Authors: Shaia Alexander
Published: November 2024

The author explores sandplay's roots in east-west spirituality and sandplay's affinity with contemplative, spiritual practices, and an emerging unitive worldview.
What Can a Jungian Analyst Learn From Sandplay?
Authors: Pattis Eva
Published: November 2024

In this article I will try to place Sandplay in a cultural history between ancient shamanic healing rituals and modern psychoanalysis. The contact of hands with the sand may evoke early childhood experiences belonging not only to preverbal, but also to pre-symbolic layers of the psyche.
Sandplay in the Mainland of China
Authors: Lan Gao
Published: November 2024

The author offers an update of the current state of sandplay in the mainland of China. She writes about her work as a child psychology professor, supervisor of graduate students, and as dean of three pre-schools in China. The author describes how she has used sandplay in pre-schools and explains that she has termed her work "Sandplay Without Therapy" to differentiate it from sandplay therapy. She includes a brief example of a pre-school boy's use of the sand.
The Story of Tim
Authors: Sugatt Sarah S. (Sally)
Published: November 2024

Tim is the name chosen by a 12-year-old, adopted boy struggling to find his place. His heroic journey, documented through his sand pictures traces his return to the break with his biological family soon after his birth. Tim's psyche provided several manifestations of the hero archetype and with these allies Tim was able to battle monstrous forces deep within his psyche in search of an experience of the mother-child unity. He was then able to grieve and come to a place of belonging in his adopted family. This place of belonging and his experience of Self provided Tim a solid base from which to enter puberty, his next developmental challenge.
The Inter/Intrapersonal Racial Unconscious
Authors: Capitolo Tessamarie
Published: November 2024

This article elucidates the theoretical foundations for the concepts of the racial unconscious from both the interpersonal and intrapersonal relationship perspectives. The reader is invited through the imagination into the formation of the racial cultural unconscious. The psychohistorical as well as symbolic roots of the racial complex are then discussed. Following this, the author grounds the theoretical discussion with slides from a spectrum of cases involving people of color. Specific examples of how race can enter the therapy room as well as the sandtrays of clients are noted as well as specific suggestions for the therapist on working with the racial unconscious.
Relationship in Sandplay – Sandplay in Relationship
Authors: Meyer Joseph A.
Published: November 2024

This article reflects on the development of positive relationships within the 2003 ISST Congress. The article also discusses aspects that may enhance relationships within the sandplay community and those that may interfere.
The Umbrella as Proprioceptive Defense in Sandplay Process: The Liminal Space Between Autistic Shape and Autistic Object
Authors: Waterman Barbara
Published: November 2024

Drawing on Frances Tustin's work on autistic shapes (1984) and objects (1980), this paper will present a sandplay process from a latency-aged girl who used the umbrella for protection of figures in her sandtrays. The client had had a traumatic injury at age one while being taken care of by an aunt. In the wake of a surgery to enable her injured arm to grow skin as her body grew, the client experienced a rupture to her skin ego (Anzieu, 1989) leading her to revert to proprioceptive defenses in order to cope with this loss of bodily integrity. The umbrella in her sandplay process, as well as other autistic shapes and objects in the play, permitted the 7-year-old client to work through her autistic-continguous anxieties (Ogden, 1989) due to a sense of fragmentation of her body-self. In time she was able to relinquish autistic defenses in favor of resuming relational efforts to cope. Sandplay process and the co-transference temenos were vital in helping this girl to resume her psychosomatic integration and development.
The Egg
Authors: Winter Rosalind
Published: November 2024

This article considers the archetypal motif of the egg. Creation and renewal processes are illustrated through clincial material of several clients involved in analysis and sandplay therapy.
Dora Kalff and I Ching – I Ching and Sandplay
Authors: Shen Heyong
Published: November 2024

The author discusses dream and I Ching images as they relate to Kalff's life and work.
Singing Over the Bones
Authors: Bergeron Deborah
Published: November 2024

A tribute to the life of Mary Murray.
Sandplay as Narrative
Authors: Gillotti Susan
Published: November 2024

The BISS Training Committee organized a sandplay conference in London in June of 2004. Participants came from Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Israel, Japan and the United States. The theme was "narrative" and how it manifests in sandplay and other forms of self-expression.
Letter From the Editor
Authors: Cunningham Joyce Camuyrano
Published: November 2024

Letter from Joyce Cunningham, current sole editor of the Journal, expressing gratitude to past Co-Editor Sally Dukes for her 3 years of unstinting dedicated service to the Journal of Sandplay Therapy as editor and co-editor. Joyce Cunningham thanks Sally Dukes for the level of professionalism she inspired.
An Interview With Kay Bradway
Authors: Zappacosta Judy D.
Published: November 2024

Judy Zappacosta interviews Kay Bradway in honor of Kay's birthday.
Language of Imagery, Language of Connection
Authors: Morena Gita
Published: November 2024

The power of symbolic imagery is explored as a vehicle of communication between couples and in groups. Two cases are discussed in depth, and speculation about the role of the unconscious in symbolic communication is discussed.
"Resistance" in Sandplay: Inherent Qualitites of Presymbolic Relational Fields
Authors: Cunningham Linda
Published: November 2024

"Resistance" is a term arising with increasing frequency in the sandplay literature. This indicates that sandplay therapists are delving into those experiences in many therapies where, in contrast to true transitional space, there is a stuckness, a frustration, a "feeling against" rather than a "feeling with." However, the term "resistance" itself is an outdated term, indicating an intrapsychic rather than an intersubjective stance. It may be more clinically useful to think of "resistance" as a field phenomenon occurring in one of the two more difficult relational fields: Field One, The Field of Original Oneness/Merger and Field Two, The Field of Twoness/ Rupture. Two case examples are provided, as well as an Appendix briefly describing the four archetypal relational fields.
All the Children: Can Group Sandplay Help Meet the Growing Need?
Authors: Reece Sachiko Taki , Ford Christine
Published: November 2024

The authors examine the growing need and challenges of conducting sandplay in a medical-model environment, and provide practical steps for training staff and offering sandplay to groups of 6-10 children. They explain approaches for holding a protected space when working with groups, so the traditional benefits of individual sandplay can be retained, and consider what new benefits may derive from working in a group setting.
The Mythological Basis of Spontaneous and Simultaneous Healing
Authors: Oda Takao
Published: November 2024

The author suggests that sandplay therapists may examine and observe the correspondence between the client's and his or her own emotions and images. This examination facilitates the constellation of the intermediate realm, or alchemical vessel, between client and therapist. In sandplay therapy, the intermediate realm, or therapeutic vessel, may symbolize the "inner sandtray" within the client's and therapist's psyches. The client's wounds, and even those of the therapist, will be contained within the "inner sandtray" and be spontaneously and simultaneously healed. Instead of presenting the recovery processes of individual clients, the author illustrates the "wounding and healing" process of two pairs of deities in Japanese mythology.
Mysteries in the Sand
Authors: Roloff Lee
Published: November 2024

Understanding the implicative reaches of sandtray process, one has to possess a sense of its infinite potential and the profundity of its materials.
On the Threshold: Confronting the Gatekeeper
Authors: Zich Jane
Published: November 2024

Images from the unconscious not only provide us with rich symbolic material but also may inform us about the process of the dialogue occurring between the conscious and the unconscious. In this paper, the author describes one particularly provocative type of process-oriented communication from the unconscious, the Threshold-Gatekeeper image. The value of heeding such images is discussed.
Turtle Talk
Authors: Bradway Kay
Published: November 2024

The author explores the image of the turtle during termination.
Sandplay Therapy With Traumatic Brain Injured Adults: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Authors: Freedle Lorraine Razzi
Published: November 2024

The phenomenological experiences of four adults with moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) were studied using sandplay therapy in a collective case study qualitative design. Participants ranged in age from 22 to 36, completed 12 to 18 sandtrays in an outpatient neurorehabilitation center. Results indicated that the participants expressed themselves through sandplay in ways previously unavailable to them verbally. The contents of psychotherapy for all of the participants centered on their TBI experiences and its devastating impact on their lives, as well as their quest for deeper psychological experiences. A "Sandplay Sensory Feedback Loop" was developed from observations of the participant's sandplays to describe how they progressed. Implications for using multisensory forms of psychotherapy with persons with TBI, and for applying similar research designs in future studies of sandplay and the individuation process are discussed.
The Relativization of the Ego
Authors: Kalff Dora
Published: November 2024

Dora Kalff explains that the aim of analytical psychology, which has been described by Jung as the individuation process, can be understood as a process of becoming conscious of human totality. Totality is understood as the state of being that reaches beyond the opposites inherent in the human personality and aims at the union of these opposites.