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Effectiveness of Using Latch Score as Breastfeeding Assessment and Early Preparation for Breastfeeding
Authors: Mahardika Putri
Published: December 2023

Mothers whose babies have problems and are cared for separately make mothers feel less confident about breastfeeding because they think about the health of their babies. Lack of confidence in breastfeeding is a factor in the failure to breastfeed. An instrument is needed to assess the breastfeeding process as a nurse's initial step to establish nursing interventions in nursing mothers. Objective: Apply the use of the LATCH instrument as an initial assessment of breastfeeding so that it can assist nurses in arranging nursing interventions. Methods: case study with implementation based on Evidence Based Nursing Practice: LATCH SCORE was applied to three nursing mothers in two hospital. Results: four breastfeeding mothers were assessed by LATCH SCORE and then intervention was carried out in the form of education and counseling for breastfeeding mothers. Conclusion: This intervention is very effective in assessing position and attachment during breastfeeding, thus helping nurses to tailor interventions according to the needs of the mother. Suggestion: it is hoped that the maternity nurse can carry out a LATCH SCORE assessment to assist in the assessment and arrange interventions according to the needs of nursing mothers.
The Effect of Relaxation and Slow Breathing Technique (RSBT) as A Non-Pharmacological Intervention on Blood Pressure Level Among Stage 1 Hypertensive Older Adults
Authors: Rakhman Arif , Khodijah Khodijah , Prastiani Dwi Budi , Widodo Yessy Pramita
Published: December 2023

The prevalence of hypertension is relatively high, and the number still increases by year. Various studies have demonstrated that non-pharmacological methods have been shown capable of lowering blood pressure such as relaxation techniques, and also slow breathing technique. This study aims to determine the effects of relaxation and slow breathing technique (RSBT) on blood pressure level among stage 1 hypertensive older adults. This study utilized quantitative research method and the research design employed in this study is the one group interrupted time series pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design. Two types of instruments were used in this study to gather the pertinent data and information. The researcher utilized the checklist form to record the result of observation. The researcher also utilized biophysiologic instrument to measure to measure the blood pressure level of the participants. The participants of the study were ten (10) male and ten (10) female older adults with stage 1 hypertension who were selected through purposive sampling technique. Repeated-Measures ANOVA and the Post Hoc test was utilizing series of t-test. The result shows that there is a significant difference in the systolic and diastolic blood pressure level among participants before and after the implementation of the RSBT in both initial phase (first week) and reinstituted phase (third week).  Prolonging of implementation of RBST would be more powerful to reduce blood pressure level among older adult with stage I hypertension.
ANALIZA POTENCIJALA VETROELEKTRANA ZA REGULACIJU NAPONA U DELOVIMA PRENOSNE MREŽE SRBIJE SA KRITIČNIM NAPONSKIM PRILIKAMA
Authors:   GO2POWER CONSULTING – BELGRADE, SERBIA, Šiljegović Todor , Žerajić Miroslav ,   JSC ELEKTROMREŽA SRBIJE, Džodić Kristina ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Serbia, Đurišić Željko ,   University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering, Serbia
Published: December 2023

The transmission network of Serbia is increasingly faced with the problems of excessively high voltages in certain regions, which is why measures must be taken to regulate the system voltage in critical conditions. One of the possibilities being analyzed is the construction of shunt reactors in critical network nodes where the highest overvoltages occur. On the other hand, in certain regions with critical voltages, wind power plant projects are being developed that will potentially be connected to the transmission network. Wind farms can represent a significant resource for voltage regulation, considering that modern wind turbines are capable of operating in a wide range of reactive power generation/absorption at different active power generation, as well as in wind-free regimes. The paper shows through simulations how wind farms can affect the voltage conditions for critical busbars of the Serbian transmission network, where steady state overvoltages often occur. The target region in the south of Serbia is analyzed, where the biggest problems with high voltages in the 400 kV network occur.
UTICAJ INTEGRACIJE VARIJABILNIH OBNOVLjIVIH IZVORA ENERGIJE NA MARGINU SIGURNOSTI SNABDEVANjA ELEKTROENERGETSKOG SISTEMA
Authors:   ELEKTROMREŽA SRBIJE AD, Šijaković Nenad , Obradović Nikola ,   ELEKTROMREŽA SRBIJE AD, Petrović Nebojša ,   ELEKTROMREŽA SRBIJE AD
Published: December 2023

Security of supply margin is calculated as the ratio of available production capacity and peak load. The paper deals with the impact of the integration of a high share of variable renewable energy sources on the security of supply margin, where the main risk factor is the transition period in which the growth rate of the need for a FRR in the power system is greater than the growth rate of the available power from variable renewable energy sources. Also measures that would reduce the identified risks to an acceptable level and ensure the secure and stable operation of the electric power system, are proposed.
INSTALLATION OF FLOATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS ON HYDROPOWER RESERVOIRS IN NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors:   JSC POWER PLANTS OF NORTH MACEDONIA, Murgovska Hristina , Gajdardziski Blagoj ,   JSC POWER PLANTS OF NORTH MACEDONIA, Simonovski Mile ,   JSC POWER PLANTS OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Published: December 2023

Solar energy occupies a key place in energy, its development is much more dynamic than expected, so the production of electricity from renewable sources now has a major impact on the power system. In this thesis, floating photovoltaic power plants is the main object of analysis. The installation of floating photovoltaic power plants open up new opportunities for scaling up solar generating capacity in North Macedonia. AD ESM intends to increase the total production of electricity from renewable sources and to invest in the construction of floating photovoltaic power plants on the reservoirs of hydropower plants. There are planned four floating photovoltaic power plants at locations: Mavrovo Lake, Debar Lake, Kozjak Lake and Tikvesh Lake. The research is mainly focused on the advantages and disadvantages of this type of installation, a brief techno-economic analysis, potential locations for their installation, impact on the environment and human health.
The Use of Storytelling in Digital Marketing of Women SMEs
Authors: Maharani Annisa Jasmine , Setiawati Sri Dewi
Published: December 2023

Women's participation in entrepreneurship has seen a significant increase in recent years. However, women involved in entrepreneurship are still faced with complex obstacles, especially in the face of increasingly fierce business competition. Previous research has revealed that stereotypes attached to women often portray them as having limited mastery of technology, information, and communication. Despite this, data shows that most social media users are women. This phenomenon indicates women's great potential in utilizing social media as a means of effective marketing communication. Given the fierce competition and dominance of marketing communication through social media, an effective strategy is needed to build consumer awareness of women entrepreneurs' businesses. Therefore, this study aims to identify strategies used by women in carrying out their digital marketing communications. The research method used is a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods to explore the experiences of women SME entrepreneurs in carrying out digital marketing communication strategies. The results showed that most female SMEs adopt storytelling strategies as a practical approach to building emotional connections with consumers and strengthening their brand appeal. This strategy was chosen because it can encourage deeper consumer engagement through a strong and unique narrative. By harnessing the power of narrative, they can differentiate their brand from competitors, create brand awareness, and strengthen women's brand identity in competitive business competition. This research provides valuable insights for women MSMEs and SMEs and contributes new understanding in the development of storytelling-based marketing strategies in the evolving digital era.
THE INTERSECTION OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND CREATIVITY IN THE WORKS OF SYLVIA PLATH, INCLUDING “THE BELL JAR”
Authors: Waham Jihad Jaafar
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the intersection of mental illness and creativity in the works of Sylvia Plath, particularly her novel "The Bell Jar" and her poetry. Through close analysis of her work, this paper explores how Plath's struggles with mental illness informed her creative process and shaped the themes and imagery present in her writing. Additionally, this paper investigates the ways in which Plath's depiction of mental illness in her writing has influenced popular perceptions of mental health and creativity. Overall, this paper argues that Plath's work offers a unique perspective on the relationship between mental illness and creativity, highlighting the complex interplay between these two facets of human experience. This study aims to explore the intersection of mental illness and creativity in the works of Sylvia Plath, particularly in her novel "The Bell Jar" and her poetry. The objectives are to understand how Plath's mental health struggles influenced her creative process and how her works reflect her personal experiences with mental illness. The methodology used in this study is a qualitative analysis of Plath's literary works and biographical information, including her personal journals and letters. The analysis focused on identifying recurring themes related to mental illness and creativity, such as self-doubt, isolation, and introspection. The findings of this study suggest that Plath's mental illness had a significant impact on her creative process, particularly in her introspective and confessional writing style. Her works depict the complex interplay between creativity and mental illness, portraying the emotional turmoil, and struggles that often accompany artistic expression. Moreover, her works shed light on the stigmatization of mental illness in society and the challenges faced by individuals with mental health issues. Overall, this study highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between mental illness and creativity in literature and encourages a more nuanced approach to mental health discussions in society.
INTERPRETING THE LANGUAGE OF INFERENTIAL EPILEPSY IN EMILY DICKINSON’S POETRY
Authors: Shrubb Gordon
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the possibility that Emily Dickinson was living with a form of epilepsy. It uses research by contemporary neurologists, who have differentiated how patients with epileptic seizures, and patients with non-epileptic seizures, use language features to describe their subjective seizure experiences. The features of language used by patients with epilepsy have been applied to the reinterpretation of a series of Emily Dickinson’s poems that appear to be related to neurological experiences, especially ‘inner’ poems focusing on the operations of the “Brain”, “Thought”, “Mind”, and “Consciousness”. Further contemporary research into the auras of seizures, identified four signs that could stay in a person’s memory if they remained conscious during a simple partial seizure (SPC). These are “suddenness, passivity or automatism, great intensity, and strangeness”, which provided insights into Dickinson’s ‘inner’ poem, Fr340, “I felt a Funeral, in my Brain,”. The identification of the sensory manifestations of auras, such as, Somatosensory, Visual, Auditory, Vertiginous, Olfactory, and Psychic auras, has also helped to clarify aspects of Dickinson’s ‘inner’ poems, especially Fr355, “It was not Death, for I stood up,”. The autobiography of the Welsh writer, Margiad Evans, identified language use arising from epileptic episodes, including the response of ‘giggling’, and the appearance of a ‘double self’, which revealed a close association to Dickinson’s language use in a range of poems. The application of research into autoscopy and “Déjà” experiences, and their appearance in poems, strengthened critical reading interpretations as expressions of inferential epileptic experiences. Finally, the poems featuring neurological experiences are seen to possess empirical dimensions that might help to explain Dickinson’s consultations with Dr Williams in Boston during 1864 and 1865, as a quest for a diagnosis and remedy for the disruptions to her consciousness.
AN IDEAL LEADER MODEL BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF ‘GUNDUL GUNDUL PACUL’ IN THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION CRIMES
Authors: Sulistyawati Sri , Setyawan Iwan
Published: December 2023

One of the causes of corruption is unquestionably inseparable from the role and leadership panache of the leadership of an institution or organization in its activities. Leadership appears along with human civilization, along with the times, and leadership can now be seen from various perspectives or points of view. Therefore, there are many definitions of leadership put forward by experts from their respective perspectives. Even so, some of these definitions still point to similarities in leadership itself. The reality is that many leaders do not realize that their leadership style is a role model for their subordinates and their success in realizing the organization and institution they lead. This is evident in the many leaders of state institutions who stumbled on corruption cases because they were not aware of their role as a leader, which resulted in the leaders forgetting their roles and responsibilities as a leader. We can see this from the many leaders who have gone to prison as a result of this is due to committing crimes of corruption that harm the people they lead. It is time for this leadership style to return to a leadership style based on local wisdom as the philosophy contained in the lyrics of the ‘Gundul Gundul Pacul’, where a leader must not be arrogant, must not be arrogant, a leader must serve those who give the mandate to him and a leader must prosper his subordinates or his people. The methodology used in this article is a sociological descriptive approach to the local wisdom culture of the ‘Gundul Gundul Pacul Gembelengan’ song lyrics originating from Central Java, Indonesia. The ‘Gundul-Gundul Pacul’ is a rhyme that appeared in the 1400s and was popularized by Sunan Kalijaga and contains a deep philosophical meaning about the characteristics of a leader. This ‘pantun’ gives us an idea of an ideal leader who must have high integrity, be completely trustworthy, not arrogant and uphold honor. From an analysis of the meaning of the philosophy contained in the lyrics of the song ‘Gundul Gundul Pacul’, leaders should be obliged to apply this philosophy in order to avoid criminal acts of corruption, but in reality, many leaders ignore it so that many are caught in criminal acts of corruption.
 

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USE OF COCONUT HUSKS TO FACILITATE THE REMOVAL OF H2S FROM BIOGAS
Authors: SELELE Minza , MGANA Shaaban
Published: December 2023

The study investigates the potential of coconut husks in purifying biogas, a common issue in the use of biogas due to the high costs and environmental impact of expensive purification technologies. The study used an experimental setup generating biogas from kitchen waste and analysed its composition using an industry-standard biogas analyser. Coconut husks could remove hydrogen sulphide (H2S), with a high percentage removal efficiency of 54% at a column length of 0.5 m from the inlet. Based on the results, 2 kg of coconut husk could purify 837 L of biogas, with a removal efficiency of approximately 62%, before exhaustion. This suggests that coconut husks can be used in biogas purification to remove H2S, which is the most challenging component as it can corrode metal parts when used at high concentrations above 750 ppm. Further research is needed on large-scale purification using coconut husks at high pressure to allow more gas adsorption by the purification media.
New Results on a Partial Differential Equation with General Piecewise Constant Argument
Authors: AKHMET Marat , ARUĞASLAN ÇİNÇİN Duygu , ÖZKAN Zekeriya
Published: December 2023

There have been very few analyses on partial differential equations with piecewise constant arguments and as far as we know, there is no study conducted on heat equation with piecewise constant argument of generalized type. Motivated by this fact, this study aims to solve and analyse heat equation with piecewise constant argument of generalized type. We obtain formal solution of heat equation with piecewise constant argument of generalized type by separation of variables. We apply the Laplace transform method using unit step function and method of steps on each consecutive intervals. We investigate stability, oscillation, boundedness properties of solutions.
New Conservative Schemes for Zakharov Equation
Authors: AYDIN Ayhan , SABAWE Bahaa Ahmed Khalaf
Published: December 2023

New first-order and second-order energy preserving schemes are proposed for the Zakharov system. The methods are fully implicit and semi-explicit. It has been found that the first order method is also massconserving. Concrete schemes have been applied to simulate the soliton evolution of the Zakharov system. Numerical results show that the proposed methods capture the remarkable features of the Zakharov equation. We have obtained that the semi-explicit methods are more efficient than the fully implicit methods. Numerical results also demonstrate that the new energy-preserving schemes accurately simulate the soliton evolution of the Zakharov system.
The Potential of Lipid Oxidation on Non-Gluten Mocaf Cookies Incorporated with Chicken Meat-Carrot Puree
Authors:   State Community College of Putra Sang Fajar Blitar, Street Dr. Sutomo No. 29, Blitar City, East Java, Indonesia 66133, Mahmudah Nur Aini , Mardiana Nur Agustin ,   State Community College of Putra Sang Fajar Blitar, Street Dr. Sutomo No. 29, Blitar City, East Java, Indonesia 66133, Luthfiya Lulu’ ,   Department of Nutrition Science, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Street Nasional 15, Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia 63257
Published: December 2023

Cookies and crackers are the most popular snack in many countries. They are essentially made from wheat flour, which is also an issue as Indonesia is completely dependent on wheat imports. On the other hand, people with celiac disease could not consume wheat-derived products, including biscuits. Replacing the raw material of biscuits with local flour is one approach to reduce the use of wheat and help people with celiac disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of cookies made from modified cassava flour (mocaf), incorporated with chicken meat and carrot puree, from the point of view of lipid oxidation potential. The parameters observed were free fatty acids, peroxide value and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) number as indicators of lipid oxidation. The experimental design used was a completely randomised design with one factor, the ratio of chicken meat to carrot puree. The ratio was in 4 levels (F1 = 0:0 (control), F2 = 12.5%:37.5%, F3 = 25%:25%, F4 = 37.5%:12.5%). The results showed that the free fatty acid content had a range of 4.37-5.47 g/100 g, peroxide values 2.73-5.75 mq.eq/kg and TBA values 4.96-5.46 mg.mlonaldehyde/kg. Compared to the sample control (F1), the F4 formulation was considered to be the best biscuit in terms of low peroxide value and TBA values.
The Influence of Using Idol Kpop Brand Ambassador, Viral Marketing, and Lifestyle on Impulse Buying in Consumers Shopee Marketplace
Authors:   Faculity Of Economic and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali, Kurniawati Ni Putu Ayu Tika , Dewi A A I Krisna Gangga ,   Faculity Of Economic and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali, .. N. Paramananda ,   Faculity Of Economic and Business, Warmadewa University, Bali
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of using kpop idol brand ambassadors, viral marketing, and lifestyle on impulse buying on shopee marketplace consumers in Badung Regency, This research uses quantitative research methods, with purposive sampling techniques. The sample calculation used the Slovin formula technique which in this study amounted to 100 respondents. The results of this study explain that the variables of using kpop idol brand ambassadors, viral marketing, and lifestyle simultaneously have a significant positive effect on impulse buying. The use of kpop idol brand ambassadors partially has a positive and significant effect on impulse buying. viral marketing partially has a positive and significant effect on impulse buying. Lifestyle partially has a positive and significant effect on impulse buying.
Biografías, militancias, diccionarios
Authors: Verret Michel
Published: December 2023

Como se sabe la larga historia del género biográfico inició atendiendo figuras célebres. Para que finalmente aparezcan las vidas de abajo, la gente de abajo tuvo que llegar a cobrar suficiente importancia en la Historia que se hace, y entonces la historia que se escribe se detuvo en ellas. Habilitada esta mirada, la acción militante devino un observatorio privilegiado. Esto es lo que atiende este texto e invita a comprender el militante obrero como el exponente visible de un gran movimiento invisible, en tanto es quien “cristaliza la masa”. Además, propone el diccionario de vidas como una herramienta para leer de forma no inercial un Movimiento, el obrero, con dinámicas múltiples: no solo aquellas que se ubican arriba, sino también las que están en todos los costados e incluso detrás. Un Diccionario parece cosa inofensiva. Sin embargo, más allá de que no narre necesariamente las cosas, o que hable de gente fuera de lo común, al avanzar por caminos poco alisados, podría generar en las intrigas poco acabadas de la historia de los de Arriba, un saludable desorden.
Current Immunotherapy Treatments and Researches Regarding HPV-Positive HNSCC, a Revue of the Literature
Authors:   Institute of Cancerology of Lorraine ICL, 6 Avenue de Bourgogne, 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France, Casse Aurore
Published: December 2023

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) represents a distinct and intriguing subset of HNSCCs. This comprehensive review article explores the genetic and clinical aspects of HPV-positive HNSCC, shedding light on its unique characteristics and clinical implications and its difference from HPV-negative HNSCC. We delve into the etiological factors underlying HPV infection in HNSCC, emphasizing the role of high-risk HPV types, especially HPV-16. HPV-driven tumorigenesis through the E6 and E7 oncoproteins and their impact on key tumor suppressor genes, such as p53 and Rb, is discussed, highlighting the relatively lower mutation burden in these tumors compared to HPV-negative HNSCC. This article also explores ongoing research efforts, genomic profiling, and emerging targeted therapies tailored specifically for HPV-positive HNSCC. A deeper understanding of the unique genetic landscape of these tumors offers promising prospects for personalized treatment strategies and improved outcomes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the genetic mutations, clinical features, and potential therapeutic avenues in the realm of HPVpositive HNSCC, emphasizing the need for continued research to advance our knowledge and treatment options in this distinctive subset of head and neck cancers.
The co-existence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among individuals with hemoglobinopathies and their effects on red cellindices
Authors: Sabri Sawer , Mohammed Dilveen Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Background: Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and hemoglobinopathies are common among people of Duhok city in northern Iraq.
Objectives: The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of G6PD deficiency among individuals with thalassemia and sickle cell disorder,
Methods: Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase was estimated in eighty-four (84) persons with hemoglobinopathies to observe its prevalence. A manual procedure was used to estimate the G6PD enzyme activity of fresh samples from the participants using BIOLABO SA, G6PD assay kit (Maizy, France).
 Results: G6PD deficit was detected in 15(17.90%) of the case, (10.71%) of SCD, and (7.14%) of beta thalassemia syndromes with a statistically significant association between G6PD enzyme level and clinical diagnosis. No significant correlation between RBC count and RDW was seen between low and G6PD enzyme level individuals with hemoglobinopathies.
Conclusion: The study emphasized the prevalence of G6PD deficit to be higher among individuals with hemoglobinopathy compared to the normal subject from a previous study from the same geographical region.
Subjective Perception of Hybrid Threats in Latvia
Authors: Ozoliņa Prof. Žaneta , Struberga Sigita
Published: December 2023

The concept of hybrid threats plays an increasingly important role in the security studies agenda, as it raises awareness about the multidimensional nature of contemporary security. Hybrid threats are considered hostile activities that involve the simultaneous use of two or more types of threats and are controlled or coordinated by a specific actor, whether state or non-state. Some experts may argue that hybrid threats are the most prevalent type of threat in the European security landscape at present. As a result, the focus of research has shifted to an investigation into this phenomenon and the vulnerabilities that make a country weaker in the face of emerging hybrid threats. However, much less attention has been paid to the subjective perception of hybrid threats in particular societal and historical contexts, as well as their impact on security policy-making. This article analyses the perceptions of Latvian society in regard to its vulnerability to hybrid threats, as well as how these perceptions are reflected in the main security policy documents. It is concluded that the Latvian population recognises certain hybrid threats as being current in their security agenda. This is especially true of information and cyber threats. On the other hand, the analysis of the key national security documents reveals the lack of a well-defined agenda for preventing and combating hybrid threats.
X, Y, Z Kuşağı Ebeveynlerine Göre Çocukluk Kavramı
Authors: UYGUN Şadiye , BATMAZ Onur
Published: December 2023

X, Y ve Z kuşağı ebeveynlerinin çocukluk kavramına yönelik görüşlerinin incelenmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada durum çalışması yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Yozgat ilinde yaşayan X, Y ve Z kuşağı ebeveynleri oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma grubundaki katılımcılar ölçüt örnekleme tekniğiyle belirlenen ve çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden gönüllü her kuşağa ait 10’ar ebeveynden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmanın verileri, araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan ve uzman görüşleri alınan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Çalışma grubuyla yapılan görüşmelerde ses kayıt cihazı kullanılmış olup sonrasında ses kayıtları transkript edilerek veriler analiz sürecine hazır hâle getirilmiştir. Görüşmelerden elde edilen verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda; X, Y ve Z kuşağı ebeveynlerinin çocukluğunda unutamadığı anılara ilişkin görüşlerinin; üzüntüler, korkular, mutluluklar, birliktelikler ve oyunlar başlıklarına yönelik olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. X, Y ve Z kuşağı ebeveynleri, çocukluklarında en fazla saklambaç oyununu oynadıklarını belirtmişlerdir. Bu kuşakların ebeveynlerinin çocukluğunda yapmak isteyip de yapamadıklarıyla ilgili en fazla maddi isteklere yönelik görüşte bulundukları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Accountability of State Financial Management (Study at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Universitas Negeri Manado)
Authors: Wowor Wissje J. D. , Sendouw Recky H. E. , Kantohe Meidy
Published: December 2023

The aim to be achieved in this research is to find out, analyze, and describe the Financial Management Accountability of Public Service Agencies (BLU) at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law (FISH) Universitas Negeri Manado (Unima). The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Informants were determined using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques that will be used in this research consist of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the process of preparing planning documents up to Budget Planning looks good, but in the future, the coordination of the preparation of activities between Departments, study programs, Faculties, and Universities, can still be improved. Meanwhile, in budget implementation, efforts are still needed to reduce or simultaneously eliminate obstacles in the submission of Accountability Letters (SPJ) from departments and study programs, so that they do not hinder the implementation of other activities due to negligence in SPJ matters. In Budget Accountability, the role of Faculty leaders is still needed in monitoring the preparation of activity reports and the placement of human resources who have competence in preparing reports. This needs attention because negligence in financial management accountability has legal consequences.
Psychosocial Factors Influencing Medical Circumcision of Males Performed Voluntarily Uptake in Turkana County
Authors: Ekidor Lokorio , Mwanzo Isaac , Ogweno Gordon
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Kenya is amongst six high-burden nations in Africa grappling high HIV infections. Approximately 91.2% of Kenyan men have undergone circumcision. However, male circumcision is not traditionally practiced in Turkana community with male circumcision rates ranging from 5-10%. The study's goals were to identify the influences on consensual medical male circumcision acceptance in Turkana County caused by psychological aspects.

Methodology: The cross-sectional study was carried out in Loima, Turkana central and Turkana North sub-counties between November 2021 to January 2022 with sample size of 434 adult men. Data was collected using both quantitative and qualitative tools. The researcher-administered survey, KII schedules, and a FGD guide. The Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 22 was used to analyze quantitative data, whereas qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The results were interpreted at 5% level of significance.

Findings: Results showed that of 374 male participants in the study, 79.9% had undergone circumcision, 77.0% were aged 18-35 years, 94.1% were Christians, and 44.7% were unemployed while 54.8% were married. The overall mean scores of responses for psychosocial factors, psychosocial factors was 3.602 (positive). Psychological factors were predicted to increase uptake of VMMC by 0.99 [OR = 0.986; 95% CI: 0.745-1.228, P=0.000].

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that policies addressing main VMMC uptake amongst men in Turkana County should incorporate public participation, traditional leaders and local administrators for societal acceptance. There is need for effective sensitization and advocacy for behavioral change, mobilization and ownership of the initiative by the community.
FORMATION OF NEW INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Skokov Roman
Published: December 2023

The aspects of using innovative technologies in the field of agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan have been studied. The importance of digitalization in agro-industrial sectors is justified. Tasks of introduction of technological innovations in domestic agricultural sector were identified: improving regulatory support, effective technical support, growth in innovation activity, a sufficient degree of financial support, implementation of environmental legislation, conservation of natural resources, increasing the scale of situational analysis, training and upgrading of personnel on issues digital economy and smart technologies in agricultural sector. The experience of countries where advanced agricultural technologies are applied is studied.
The potential of accumulated information on digital technologies, as well as factors and conditions for their implementation in Kazakhstan, is considered. The pace and plans of introduction of SMART farms in the republic are analyzed, specific regional examples are presented. The spheres of application of numbering methods in agricultural production are shown. It was revealed that digitalization is not only the use of information content across the entire spectrum of agricultural activity, but also the need to create a comprehensive electronic automated system in each region of the country, its integration with other information databases. The authors note that nanotechnology in agriculture will facilitate the simplification of relations between agricultural producers and the State (facilitating workflow, soft loans), improving the situation in supervision and certification of agricultural products, environmental control, increasing productivity in digital agricultural enterprises, and developing educational sphere.
Hoe waarheidsgetrouw zijn verklaringen over middelengebruik in het rijgeschiktheidsonderzoek?
Authors: Van Rafelghem B. , Van Goethem A. , Jacobs W.
Published: December 2023

How truthful are statements about substance use in the fitness to drive examination?

In Belgium, the court can order a fitness to drive examination on indication. One is not fit to drive if there has been excessive alcohol and/or drug use in the past 6 months. Chronic excessive alcohol use corresponds to an average consumption of ≥ 6 units per day or ≥ 42 units per week over several months. Toxicologically, 30 pg/mg ethylglucuronide (direct alcohol marker) in scalp hair strongly suggests this. For drugs, it is sufficient to demonstrate this substance in one of the samples.

The anamnesis and toxicology were compared with a McNemar test. The sensitivity, specificity and positive/negative predictive value of the anamnesis as a diagnostic test were calculated.

People are more likely to be unfit to drive based on the toxicological analysis than based on the anamnesis (respectively 60% versus 40%). The greatest discrepancy is seen regarding alcohol consumption. In addition, toxicologically more cases of drug use were detected. This study shows that statements regarding alcohol and drug use within the fitness to drive examination are not reliable.
Vaname Shrimp (Litopenaus Vannamei) Hatchery Technique At CV. Manunggal 23, Serang District, Banten
Authors: Adi Catur Pramono , Aripudin Aripudin , Prabowo Guntur , Eny Kristiany Maria Goreti , Luthfiadi Nabila Azzahra , Wirata Wirata
Published: December 2023

Improper shrimp hatchery can have an impact on the low level of fry quality so that fry production results also decrease. Therefore, quality vannamei shrimp hatcheries must be handled appropriately in accordance with standard operating procedures that have been implemented so that they are marketable. So it is necessary to study more deeply about the vannamei shrimp hatchery, especially the vannamei shrimp hatchery technique. The purpose of this study is to find out a number of things including: Operational Standards for Vanname Shrimp Hatchery; Gonad maturity performance; and Post-harvest activities of vanname shrimp hatchery. The shrimp hatchery technique uses analysis by calculating the Fertilization Rate (HR) and Hatching Rate (HR). Based on the results of the study it was found that: 1). The technical aspects of the CV Manunggal 23 shrimp hatchery in general are in accordance with the standard procedures referred to. 2). The broodstock productivity performance at CV Manunggal 23 has a good rate with an average HR of 75.83% and FR of 62% within 3 weeks. 3). Water Quality in CV. Manunggal 23 achieved optimal numbers with an average temperature of 27-28°C, pH 8, DO 5.5-5.6 mg/L, and Salinity 32-33 ppt within 3 weeks.
Cantang Group (Epinephelus Fuscoguttatus >< Epinephelus Lanceolatus) Hatcheries At The Blitok Installation Of Breach Water Cultivation Fisheries Center (BPBAP) Situbondo, East Java
Authors: Adi Catur Pramono , Aripudin Aripudin , Prabowo Guntur , Eny Kristiany Maria Gorety , Luthfiadi Nabila Azzahra
Published: December 2023

To achieve success in the maintenance of cantang grouper requires mastery of techniques in good hatchery of cantang grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus >< Epinephelus lanceolatus) in order to produce optimal productivity both in terms of quantity and quality. The aims of this study were: 1) To find out the development and growth rates in cantang grouper hatcheries (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus – lanceolatus), 2) To determine the condition of water quality in cantang grouper hatcheries (Epinephelus fuscoguttaus – lanceolatus), and 3) To determine the feasibility of cantang grouper hatcheries (Epinephelus fuscoguttaus – lanceolatus). The data analyzed in this study include data on growth, water quality, and business analysis. The results of the analysis showed that: 1) In a day the average length increase reached 0.074 cm and the percentage rate of increase in length of cantang grouper larvae for 29 days from the age of D30 – D58 was 7.4%. At the beginning of measuring the length of cantang grouper larvae, the average length was 1.12 cm and at the end of the observation the average value was 3.28 cm. 2) From the results of water quality maintenance, the temperature ranged from 29 – 31°C, oxygen dissolved 4.37 – 4.87 mg/L., pH 7.4 – 7.9, and salinity 28 – 30 ppt, 3) In terms of financial or business feasibility the cantang grouper hatchery activity at the Blitok BPBAP Situbondo Installation can be said to be feasible to do and profitable with a net profit of Rp. 665,904,233/year with an R/C ratio of 3.7. Break Event Point (BEP) price of Rp. 111,539,155/year with production BEP reaching 37,179 heads. Payback Period (PP) for 1 year.
A History of Management of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Resources within the Sukuma: A Case of Magu District from 1860s to 2020s
Authors: Gabriel Godfrey M.
Published: December 2023

This paper discusses on a history of management of the intangible cultural heritage resources within the Sukuma people in Magu district, Mwanza region, from 1860s to 2020s. In particular, the paper traced on the management of the intangible cultural heritage practices among the Sukuma people in Magu district during the pre-colonial period from 1860s-1880s. The qualitative and quantitative methods were used where data both primary and secondary sources were collected through oral interviews and Archive documents from the Tanzania National Archives (TNA) and the Sukuma Research Committee Archives, libraries, digital and internet sources. The paper applied the theory of Historical materialism that underscores historical changes corresponding with the change in material value. The findings indicate that Sukuma people still practice their traditional cultural heritages. Dances and songs, traditional religious beliefs, norms and values and oral narratives are among the intangible cultural heritages which are practiced by Sukuma people in Magu district from pre-colonial era. The presence of traditional chiefs, museum centre, ritual practice areas, traditional norms and values and dances and songs cultural heritage practices are the methods used by Sukuma people to manage their intangible cultural heritages resources. The process of management of the cultural heritage resources should not neglect the intangible cultural heritage resources, thus it is through the intangible cultural aspects one can reveal the facts on the tangible cultural aspects.
Plurality in Anaang Language
Authors: Silas Peter , Eguzozie Benson
Published: December 2023

Human knowledge of an entity at any point in time always has underneath it the concept of number because of the possibility of using the entity in speech or writing. The act of counting and having ‘one’ or ‘more than one’ entity as reference in speech or writing is a common phenomenon in the use of language. In concrete situations, every language user finds himself tending to express number or talking about ‘one’ or ‘more than one’ entity. Number is indispensable in the use of language. Entities that constitute the subject and, or object in sentences often occur in singular or plural form and languages grammaticalise the concept differently. Proper reference to entities in number is essential in constructing a grammatical sentence. This paper investigates plural marking in Anaang language. The Anaang language is one of the Lower Cross languages under the Delta Cross in the New Benue Congo family. The data for the study were collected from naturally occurring language recorded from native speakers of Anaang language during a fieldwork. The study used Lexical morphology and Aronof’s (1976) Unitary Base Hypothesis (UBH). The study reveals that Anaang language pluralizes entities through vowel alternation at the initial and at the medial positions, zero morpheme and through stem change, among other processes.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM KOKURIKULER TAHSIN DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT DAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA AL-QUR'AN DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS NEGERI 2 REJANG LEBONG
Authors: Doriza Novi Revolina , Yusro Ngadri , Ristianti Dina Hajjah
Published: December 2023

Program kokurikuler tahsin merupakan program yang ditujukan untuk membantu individu memperbaiki keterampilan membaca Al-Quran dengan baik dan benar. Program ini dapat dilakukan dalam berbagai konteks, seperti di sekolah-sekolah agama, lembaga pendidikan Islam, atau pusat pengajian Al-Quran. Dalam penelitian ini, fokus utama adalah pada perkembangan kemampuan membaca Al-Qur'an siswa setelah adanya program tahsin di SMA Negeri 2 Rejang Lebong. Kemampuan membaca Al-Quran adalah keterampilan penting bagi umat Muslim. Untuk mengembangkan kemampuan membaca Al-Quran, penting untuk belajar dari sumber yang dapat diandalkan dan berkomitmen untuk mengasah kemampuan tersebut. Kursus Al-Quran, pengajaran dari guru yang berkualitas, dan penggunaan sumber- sumber belajar yang baik dapat membantu meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Al-Quran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. enis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah dengan memilih informan kunci. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis kualitatif dengan pendekatan induksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, Sebelum program tahsin, siswa kelas XI di SMA Negeri 2 Rejang Lebong memiliki variasi dalam minat baca Al-Qur'an, termasuk siswa yang aktif dan memiliki motivasi intrinsik dan siswa yang hanya membaca Al-Qur'an sesekali atau bahkan tidak memiliki minat. Implementasi program kokurikuler tahsin di SMA Negeri 2 Rejang Lebong terstruktur dan terencana, serta didukung oleh strategi pembelajaran yang inklusif, fasilitas memadai, dan dukungan penuh dari pihak sekolah. Program tahsin dilaksanakan setiap hari dalam jadwal pelajaran harian selama 1 jam. Program kokurikuler tahsin dapat meningkatkan kemampuan membaca Al-Qur'an siswa kelas XI di SMA Negeri 2 Rejang Lebong, termasuk pemahaman tentang tajwid, teknik membaca yang benar, pelafalan yang baik, kefasihan dalam membaca, penerapan aturan tajwid, dan pengenalan huruf-huruf Arab. Namun, masih terdapat variasi dalam kemampuan membaca Al-Qur'an siswa setelah program tahsin.
Manajemen Mutu Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Terusan Kabupaten Musi Rawas Utara
Authors: Murniyanto Murniyanto
Published: December 2023

Mutu pendidikan menjadi penting untuk memastikan bahwa siswa menerima pendidikan yang berkualitas dan bermanfaat. Salah satu cara untuk melakukan mutu pendidikan adalah melalui sistem penjaminan mutu pembelajaran.Metode penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara dengan guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Kepala Sekolah, serta observasi langsung terhadap pembelajaran di kelas V. Hasil penelitian mutu pembelajaran Pendidikan agama Islam telah diimplementasikan dengan baik melalui beberapa tahapan, seperti penyusunan program pembelajaran, penggunaan media pembelajaran dan penilaian.Kurikulum pendidikan agama Islam di kelas V mengacu pada kurikulum 2013 yang disesuaikan dengan karakteristik peserta didik dan konteks lingkungan. penjaminan mutu pembelajaran dilakukan melalui penerapan standar nasional Pendidikan.
A Recently Discovered Central Rhodope Manuscript in the Greek Alphabet from the National Revival Period
Authors:   INSTITUTE FOR BULGARIAN LANGUAGE, BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Mitrinov Georgi
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the recently discovered Ustovski sbornik, a written monument from the Central Rhodope region. The collection was compiled and owned by Kiryak Byalkovski, a prominent figure in the Central Rhodopes. The texts included in the collection are written in the local Rhodope dialect using the Greek alphabet. In addition, they contain features of South-western Bulgarian dialects, as well as vocabulary distinctive of Church Slavonic. The collection comprises sections of Damaskin sermons and gospel texts, among others. The article presents a set of guidelines for exploring the graphical, grammatical and lexical characteristics of this manuscript as part of the Central Rhodope literary tradition of the Bulgarian National Revival period.
On the Spelling of Expressions Formed on the Pattern мениджър човешки ресурси
Authors:   INSTITUTE FOR BULGARIAN LANGUAGE, BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Zheleva Lora
Published: December 2023

The text discusses spelling difficulties encountered in expressions such as мениджър човешки ресурси (human resources manager), специалист обучения (training expert), такса поддръжка (maintenance fee). The spelling variations stem from the use of quotation marks and capitalization, on the one hand, or a comma or a dash, on the other. A possible reason for these variations may be the lack of a preposition, which makes the expressions sound atypical for the Bulgarian language. It is, therefore, recommended to use a preposition: мениджър по човешки ресурси, специалист по обучения, такса за поддръжка.
Dictionary of the Bulgarian Language. Vol. 16
Authors:   INSTITUTE FOR BULGARIAN LANGUAGE, BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Pernishka Emilia
Published: December 2023

The review presents the recently published volume 16 of the multi-volume academic Dictionary of the Bulgarian Language. It covers the first section of letter C (S) and consists of 4,210 dictionary entries that describe the grammatical and stylistic characteristics, senses and combinability of the headwords and present the compound terms and phraseological units in which they are involved.