bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Do Demographics Matter in Childhood Attitudes on Materialism? Understanding South African Tween Consumers
Authors: Senooane Belinda
Published: August 2023

Purpose: This study examined materialism among South African tweens. The goal of the study was to determine whether demographic differences such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status have a bearing on children’s attitudes to materialism.
 
Theoretical Framework: Scholarly interest into childhood materialism has been concerned with how materialism develops, how it is sustained and the effects of materialism. The current study hypothesises that age, gender and socioeconomic class have an influence on children’s attitudes on material happiness, material success, and material centrality as first- order constructs for materialism, and consequently, how they have an influence on materialism.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a quantitative methodology, with a self-administered questionnaire as the data collection instrument. An adapted 9-item Material Values Scale for children (MVS-c) was used to measure material centrality, material happiness and material success as first-order factors for materialism. Data were collected from a sample of 192 school children aged 10 to 14. Structural equation modelling was used to validate the scale while the independent samples t-test and ANOVA were used to assess the demographic differences.
 
Findings: The results revealed that there are gender differences in tweens’ attitudes towards materialism but no age and socioeconomic differences. The results also revealed that demographic differences exist regarding some of the materialism factors but not others. The study overall found that demographics have a limited influence on children’s attitudes regarding materialism.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The study offers a glimpse into the minds of South African tweens regarding their materialistic values. The paper enriches the literature on childhood materialism by bringing perspectives from cultures other than the West, which has dominated much of the knowledge on child consumers.
 
Originality/value: Materialism in children has been examined in various social science disciplines from a variety of perspectives. However, much of the studies have been on Western child consumers, largely ignoring African children. This is despite the fact that the African consumer market has grown steadily over the years. This study contributes to the conceptualisation of childhood materialism in an African context.
Intention to Quit as Mediator in Occupational Stress and Burnout Relationship
Authors: Mohamad Mohd Sharif , Makhbul Zafir Khan Mohamed , Ayob Abu Hanifah , Ali Mohd Helmi
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify relationship between occupational stress and burnout with the mediating role of intention to quit.
 
Theoretical framework:  Research focusing on the relationship between occupational stress and burnout with the mediating role of intention to quit among Malaysian firefighters is scarce, highlighting the need for further exploration in this area. There is a need to identify the reaction and negative effects of occupational stress.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  A quantitative research design was employed to achieve this, utilizing a cross-sectional survey approach with self-administered questionnaires distributed to firefighters as participants. Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS), the Sources of Occupational Stress (SOOS-14) scale was used to measure occupational stress and the intention to quit was evaluated using a dedicated scale for measuring intention to quit. 254 questionnaires were collected from firefighters working at the fire station around Melaka, Malaysia.
 
Findings:  The direct relationship hypothesis test results show that occupational stress has a positive relationship with the intention to quit but is negatively related to burnout. The intention to quit is positively related to burnout and its dimensions. The findings from the hypothesis tests on the mediating variables confirm the crucial role of the intention to quit as a mediator in the relationship between occupational stress and burnout.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  We suggest future research to insert coping strategies as prevention to moderate the relationship between occupational stress and intention to quit.
 
Originality/value:  This study provides empirical evidence that although occupational stress has no positive relationship with burnout, the intention to quit is a significant mediator that amplifies the impact of prolonged occupational stress on burnout.
State Administrative and Contractual Character of Labor Law Relations of Civil Servants
Authors: Mammadov Oruj Jamil Oglu
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The place of labor law relations of civil servants in the system of relations between state administration and labor contract, its theoretical-conceptual and legal basis were analyzed in the article. There were touched upon the elements which combine labor of civil servants in the system of relations of state administration and labor contract character.
 
Theoretical framework: Labor relations of civil servants have complex composition elements. Implementation of these relations in state bodies is one of the main factors which stipulates the complexity of its composition. Another factor includes the possibility of implementation of mainly two constitutional rights of the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan – right to work and right to take part in governing the state.
 
Design/methodology/approach: This research uses a type of mixed method. Along with the organization and activity of state power and state administrative bodies in accordance with the legislation, state administrative relations, in accordance with their status and competence, arises in connection with the implementation of the objectives and functions of the state. Public relations forming the subject of legal regulation of civil service relations are the legal model of public relations fixed in the legislation on civil service.
 
Findings: Labor relations of civil servants act as the part of system of civil service legal relations. Here mainly, legal relations on two aspects attract more attention. One of these relations is the legal relations arising on state administration based on the principle of power-subordination. And the other are the legal relations arising on the implementation of the constitutional right to work in state bodies based on the principle of freedom of labor and on the labor contract. The main subject of the both legal relations is civil servants. This aspect combines labor law relations of civil servants in the system of relations of state administration and labor contract character.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The state administrative relations are established, changed and terminated in relation with organization and activity of the state government and state administrative bodies in accordance with the current legislation, as well as implementation of missions and functions of the state in accordance with their status and authorities. Administrative relations making the subject of legal regulation of civil service relations are legal model of the administrative relations identified in the legislation on civil service.
 
Originality/value: The civil service is one of the main provision means of implementation of state government and state administration.
Growth Effect of Migrant Remittances and Human Capital: Panel Evidence from Sub-Saharan African Countries
Authors: Ikpesu Olapeju Akorede
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the growth effect of migrant remittances and human capital in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) economies.

 

Theoretical Framework: The study adopts the Cobb-Douglas production function of the AK model to examine the growth effect of migrant remittances and human capital in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) economies.

 

Design/Methodology: Data from 27 SSA countries for the period 2000-2020 was obtained from the World Development Indicator, a publication of the World Bank. The study variables include, real per capita income, migrant remittances, human capital, domestic investment, trade openness and inflation.  The panel fully modified ordinary least square (PFMOLS) technique was deployed to analyse the study model.

Findings: The study’s outcome showed that migrant remittances positively influence and cause growth while human capital has not contributed to growth in the SSA region.

 

Research, Practical & Social Implication: From the study findings, it is recommended that regional government should encourage the continuous inflow of migrant remittances to their countries and make conscious efforts in developing the level of human capital in their country via constant training, reducing or eradicating the number of school drop-out at all levels (primary, secondary, and tertiary).

 

Originality/Value: In this study, the issue of migrant remittances, human capital and growth is re-examined by (i) considering a panel of similar economies, (ii) estimating Cobb-Douglas production function for the effect of migrant remittances via technology and human capital, (iii) adopting a robust technique (PFMOLS) that relax the assumption of homogeneity among parameters across economies and the exogeneity of migrant remittances.
Aile İşletmelerinde Tükenmişlik Sendromunun İş Tatminine Etkisi: Kütahya Çini -Seramik Sanayinde Bir Uygulama (Effect of Burnout Syndrome on Job Satisfaction in Family Business: Example of Kütahya Tile-Ceramic Industry)
Authors: Üstündağ Selcan , Büber Harun
Published: August 2023

İşletmelerde çalışanların beden ve ruh sağlığı, işletmenin zarar görmeden faaliyetlerine devam edebilmesi için büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı aile işletmelerinde tükenmişliğin iş tatmini üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktır. Araştırmada Maslach Tükenmişlik Ölçeği, kişisel bilgi formu ve İş Tatmin Ölçeğinden oluşan 35 soruluk bir anket 200 aile işletmesi çalışanı tarafından cevaplanmıştır. SPSS 22.0 programı ile cevaplar incelenmiş ve yorumlanmıştır. Analiz sonrası tükenmişliğin ve iş tatmininin negatif yönlü ve anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Bunun anlamı tükenmişlik düzeyindeki artış iş tatmini düzeyinde azalışa neden olacaktır. Başka bir ifadeyle tükenmişlik düzeyi azaldıkça iş tatmini düzeyi artacaktır. Ayrıca tükenmişliğin alt boyutlarından olan duygusal tükenmenin ve duyarsızlaşmanın iş tatminine negatif; kişisel başarı boyutunun ise iş tatminine pozitif yönlü bir etkisi olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Bu çalışma, Selcan ÜSTÜNDAĞ’ın ‘‘Aile İşletmelerinde Tükenmişlik Sendromunun İş Tatminine Etkisi: Kütahya Çini-Seramik Sanayinde Bir Uygulama’’ başlıklı yüksek lisans tezinden türetilmiştir.
Şiddete Uğrayan ve Uğramayan Kadınların Psikolojik İyi Oluş ve Sürekli Öfke Düzeylerinin Sosyo-demografik Özelliklerine Göre İncelenmesi (Investigation of the Psychological Well-Being and Continuous Angry Levels of Women with and Without Violation According to Sociodemographic Characteristics)
Authors: Güngör Merve Nur , Subaşı Harmancı Bingül
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmada şiddete uğrayan ve uğramayan kadınların psikolojik iyi oluş düzeyleri ve sürekli öfke düzeylerinin sosyo-demografik özelliklerine göre incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu araştırma da nicel araştırma modellerinden nedensel karşılaştırma modeli kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada şiddete uğrayan kadınlar, amaçsal örnekleme yöntemi ile şiddete uğramayan kadınlar ise kolayda örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilmiştir.Şiddete uğrayan ve uğramayan kadınların sürekli öfke durumları ve psikolojik iyi oluşlarının incelendiği bu araştırmaya 316’sı şiddete uğrayan ve 315’i şiddete uğramayan olmak üzere toplam 631 kadın dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda şiddete uğrayan kadınların Sürekli Öfke Ölçeğindeki; sürekli öfke, öfke içe vurumu, öfke dışa vurumundan aldıkları puanlar şiddete uğramayanlardan yüksek, öfke kontrolü puanları ise düşük olduğu bulunmuştur. Şiddet uğrayan ve uğramayan kadınların Psikolojik İyi Oluş Ölçeği puanları arasında istatistik açısından anlamlı fark olduğu, şiddete uğrayanların daha düşük puan aldığı belirlenmiştir. Bir diğer sonuç olarak bu araştırmada, şiddete uğrayan ve uğramayan kadınların sürekli öfke durumları ve psikolojik iyi oluşları detaylı olarak incelenmiş, birbiriyle karşılaştırılmış, çeşitli sosyo-demografik özelliklerin bunlar üzerindeki etkileri tespit edilmiştir. Sürekli öfke ve psikolojik iyi oluş arasındaki ilişkiler ortaya konulmuş, sürekli öfkenin iyi oluş üzerindeki etkisi tespit edilmiş ve sosyo-demografik özellikler, sürekli öfke ve psikolojik iyi oluş puanları kullanılarak ve kadınların şiddete uğrama olasılıkları hesaplanmıştır. Yapılan çalışma, şiddetin kadınların psikolojik durumları üzerinde bıraktığı etkilerin incelenmesi ve gelecekte etkin müdahale uygulanabilmesi açısından ruh sağlığı çalışanlarına ışık tutmaktadır.
Aile Şirketlerinde Denetim ve Aile Anayasasına Duyulan İhtiyaç Üzerine Bir İnceleme (A Review on the Need for Internal Audit and Family Constitution in Family Companies)
Authors: Sağlar Jale , Tanrısınatapan Bora
Published: August 2023

Yönetim fonksiyonlarının bir ailede ya da bir grupta toplandığı şirketlere aile şirketi denilir. Aile şirketleri genel itibari ile KOBİolarak faaliyete başlamakta, zamanla büyük şirket statüsüne gelmekte, hatta halka açılarak şirketler topluluğunun bir parçası da olabilmektedir. Ancak, yönetim kademesinde aileüyelerininyer alması, aile içi olumsuzlukların yönetim sürecine olumsuz yansımaları aile anayasası ihtiyacını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Ayrıca işletmelerde iç denetim eksikliğiningelen verilerin zamanında ve doğru olarak gelmesini,hatta doğru şekilde işlenmesini de olumsuz etkilediği bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmada temel amaç, aile işletmelerinde aile anayasasına duyulan ihtiyacı belirlemek ve iç denetim faaliyetlerinin aile işletmeleri üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koymaktır.
The Positive Effects of Physical Exercise on Mental Health Among Chinese Students Under Great Competitive Pressure
Authors: Liu Yichen
Published: August 2023

Under an environment full of competitive stress, students tend to form negative emotions, and the time for them to engage in physical exercise is greatly limited due to overwhelming academic tasks. Therefore, in this paper, we focus on acknowledging the purpose of physical exercise, and how physical exercise affects the mental health of students under stressful circumstances but not in the context of leisure. Questionnaire was distributed to participants with an average age of 20, to investigate their preference, frequency, and reason for exercising, and their attitude towards it. Our results showed that participants think that exercise can strengthen the body, relieve stress, improve fitness and interpersonal relationship regardless of their purpose such as interests, emotional necessity and even out of non-subjective ideas. In conclusion, physical exercise helped to improve students’ mental health especially under great pressure and ultimately, it will enhance their academics and bring about the unity of mind and body.
From Big Data to Intelligent Tutoring: Exploring the Application of Big Data Technology in the Ideological and Political Education for College Counselors
Authors: Xia Menghan
Published: August 2023

This paper explores the application of big data technology in ideological and political education for college counselors. Big data-driven personalized counseling for students, social network analysis, and public opinion monitoring can optimize the efficiency of counselor work. However, there are still challenges concerning data privacy protection, technical support, and training. By scientifically evaluating and addressing these challenges, big data technology is expected to enhance the effectiveness of college counselors and improve the quality of ideological and political education. In the future, with technological advancements, big data technology will become an essential tool for higher education management.
An Analysis of the Research Trends in Blended Learning Methods in Teaching College English Reading Courses
Authors: Liang Ling
Published: August 2023

Curtis J. Bonk defined blended learning as a combination of face-to-face and computer-assisted online learning instruction since it was gradually formed after the emergence of the Internet [1,2]. Breen pointed out that blended learning is a learning method that combines online and offline learning activities and resources [3]. The blended learning approach is popular in school and e-learning. Moreover, it is one of the important trends in promoting higher education reform in the coming years. Therefore, it has attracted the attention of international researchers [4]. In this paper, 42 articles in Scopus (established by international institutions) and 30 articles in CNKI (found by Chinese mainland institutions) on the query of “college English reading blended learning” in the field of education were analyzed. Furthermore, CiteSpace software was used to analyze the research hotspots and trends with the keyword clusters and citations that occurred in the last two decades (1999 to 2022) to foresee future research prospects.
Analysis of the Management Measures After the Issuance of National Grants in Higher Vocational Colleges
Authors: Zhao Yingjie
Published: August 2023

The national grants are a subsidy policy implemented by the government to help students with financial issues to complete their studies. It can promote the healthy development of China’s education and cultivate a large number of outstanding talents for the country. In specific practice, some higher vocational colleges did not take effective management measures after distributing the national grant, which prevented the national grant from playing its due role. Based on this,this article summarizes the problems in the management of higher vocational colleges after the issuance of national grants,explores effective management measures, and lists examples to summarize management experience, so as to provide guidelines for relevant personnel.
Representation of Lian Namang Music In The Besi Pare Ritual With An Ecofeminist Approach
Authors: Huller Kontantinus Supardjo
Published: August 2023

Music is a universal language that can penetrate space and time. However, traditional music requires semi-improvisation to adjust to environmental conditions. Lian Namang's music for the Lamaholot community is a traditional music that tells some of the life philosophies of the predecessor community. One type of Lian Namang music is used in the Lamaholot tradition to personify a feminine figure in the mythology of the goddess of rice. Lian Namang's musical lyrics in rice mythology require contextuality with the times. In connection with the phenomenology that occurs in the Lamaholot culture, that patriarchal culture becomes dominant in the domination of nature and women, it is necessary to hold contextual musical representations based on Lian Namang's music so that they can have a persuasive influence on the Lamaholot community in respecting women and nature as the womb of life. The results of the research are used as a medium to represent the ecofeminist movement, which aims to influence society in responding to patriarchal culture. Masculine representation is not only seen as a centre (androcentric) that dominates and uses a fragmented nature. The mukti trilila theory is one of the foundations that helps humans to continue to adapt their knowledge and skills to the times, so that the noble values of life are passed down from generation to generation.
The Presentation Form of Sholawat Ya-lail to The Serang City People, Banten Province
Authors: Rizal Syamsul , Fahreza Farhan
Published: August 2023

The problem discussed in this study is about the presentation of the art of sholawat Ya-lail in the community of Babakan Gelam Village, Cipocok Jaya District, Serang City, Banten Province. The purpose of this study was to describe the presentation of the art of sholawat Ya-lail in the Babakan Gelam Village, Cipocok Jaya District, Serang City community. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The object of research is the presentation of the art of sholawat Ya-lail, which includes the form of presentation and the meaning of the art. Collecting data by observation, interview, and documentation. The data analysis stages are data reduction, (2) data presentation, and conclusion.The results showed that the presentation of the art of sholawat Ya-lail in the community of Babakan Gelam Village, Cipocok Jaya District, Serang City, is the art of sound, because it uses seven games, namely (1) Balam Bayati, (2) Lalam Hijaz, (3) Lalam Ros, (4) Lagam Nahawand, (5) Lagam Shoba, (6) Lagamjiharkah, (7) Lagam Sikah.
Perspectives on Music Pedagogy in Informal, Performance-Based Learning
Authors: Hidayatullah Riyan
Published: August 2023

Music learning practices in formal settings, for example, in the classroom, generally apply structured and systematic curriculum-based learning strategies. The entire learning process has generally been organized and implemented with guidance and supervision by the teacher. In Indonesia, music learning in formal schools still applies the standardization of Western music theory. In fact, music learning practices that offer local pedagogical values provide a very diverse portrait. In higher education, music learning that applies local pedagogy has been going on for some time. The Music Education Study Program (PSPM) of Lampung University is one of the tertiary educational institutions that has implemented music learning practices based on local pedagogy. Learning practices that are also performance-based are carried out with "informal" stages and processes. This notion means that local pedagogy is based on informal music practices in Lampung society. Informal music learning practices have not been recognized as the curriculum of formal institutions. This article looks at the concept of Lampung local pedagogy applied in music performance-based learning practices in formal areas. The central theoretical perspective in this research uses Green's (2008) thoughts on informal learning in the classroom. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with lecturers and students of levels 2 and 3. As a result, the concept of local music pedagogy that takes place in music performance-based learning at PSPM University of Lampung (1) provides opportunities for students to learn while creating; (2) provides space for collaboration and social participation; and (3) strengthens peer learning in groups.
PENGATURAN PENGELOLAAN MINYAK DAN GAS BUMI BERWAWASAN LINGKUNGAN
Authors: Sabri I Budahu Muhammad Abdi , M Hipan Marno , Sahattua Samuelson
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian diharapkan dapat memberikan sumbangsi pemikiran terkait dengan keselaran pembangunan perekonomian nasional melalui pengaturan pengelolaan minyak dan gas bumi berwawasan lingkungan, berdasarkan Pasal 33 UUD NRI 1945 yang memiliki makna bahwasannya dalam pembangunan berkelanjutan perlu adanya kesesuaian antara peningkatan perekonomian dan kelestarian lingkungan hidup. Metode Penelitian ini merupakan metode penelitian hukum normatif yaitu menganalisis keharmonisan UU No 22 Tahun 2001 Tentang Minyak dan Gas Bumi dan UU No 32 Tahun 2009 Tentang Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup dalam pembanguna yang berkelanjutan yang berbasis pada peningkatan perekonomian yang berwawasan lingkungan. Minyak dan Gas Bumi sebagai potensi yang diharapkan dapat menopang peningkatan perekonomian nasional melalui sektor pertambangan dengan tetap memperhatikan aspek lingkungan hidup yang menjadi faktor utama dalam kehidupan. Melalui Pasal 33 UUD NRI 1945 terkandunga makna bahwa setiap kegiatan pertambangan migas sebagai peningkatan perekonomian dapat berjalan selaras dengan kelestarian lingkungan untuk pembanguna berkelanjutan. Oleh karena itu menjadi penting untuk meningkatkan pengawasan terhadap pengelolaan pertambangan migas yang berwawasan lingkungan.
The Legal Dynamics of Aru Fisherman in Improving Catch Welfare and Competition with Vessels from Outside Maluku
Authors: Mangar Irma , Alamanda Asri Elies , Labibah Hanin Alya’
Published: August 2023

The identification of transnational crimes is crucial not only because of the increasing cases of illegal fishing in Indonesia, which involve legal issues from other countries and call for effective law enforcement. concentrate on the welfare of catches produced by local Aru Islands fishermen. The descriptive analysis method is the research methodology used. By using a normative legal approach, data collection strategies use literature studies and documentary studies while the type of research used is qualitative research with primary and secondary data sources. The findings of this study are throughout 2017 until now the government has made efforts as much as possible on the fate of marine and local fishermen in the people of the Aru Islands district, seeing that all policies regarding the regulation of regional maritime boundaries no longer include the authority of the regional government but the duties and responsibilities of the Provincial Government.
POLICE AND POWER IN A PANDEMIC: REFLECTIONS ON THE RISE OF POLICE BRUTALITY DURING COVID- 19 AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Du Plessis Mason
Published: August 2023

The global COVID-19 pandemic came at a time of already increasing police brutality and has since accelerated this nationwide issue. This increasingly frequent behaviour is due to the calling of a state of disaster, the limiting of fundamental rights by force, and the overlooking of essential methods that help to hold the police accountable. This article will critically reflect on the increase in police brutality in South Africa during the initial lockdown period, highlighting how it affects social justice.
THE DEFENSIBILITY OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS IN A STATE OF DISASTER: A SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Mbambo Ishmael Khayelihle
Published: August 2023

The drafting of the final Constitution was a deliberate act of imposing an obligation on the newly formed democratic South Africa to recognise socio-economic rights. This was an important step in the transformation process brought about due to the transformative nature of the Constitution (better known as transformative constitutionalism), in a country that had witnessed the gross violation of human rights and institutionalised discrimination that considerably led to many of its citizens living in dire poverty through social and economic exclusion. This discussion aims to explore the justifiability of these constitutionally protected rights. In doing so, an analysis of international standards will be considered in determining whether the socio-economic rights could be said to be justifiable, followed by the constitutional influence, along with other legislative sources and judicial precedents on the matter including the role propagated by the value of ubuntu.
THE IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIVE CONSTITUTIONALISM IN ADDRESSING THE MARGINALISATION OF DOMESTIC WORKERS IN POST- APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO MAHLANGU AND ANOTHER V MINISTER OF LABOUR AND OTHERS (COMMISSION FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND ANOT
Authors: Narotam Kherina
Published: August 2023

Domestic workers play an important role in supporting the labour market and the economy, enabling economically active members of society to pursue their careers and aspirations. Sadly, despite this, domestic work remains undervalued and unrecognised and domestic workers continue to suffer as the most oppressed and exploited sector of the economy. This paper will explore domestic workers’ rights in post-apartheid South Africa, as well as the reforms and measures taken to improve their employment conditions. Transformative constitutionalism will be scrutinised with reference to the case of Mahlangu and another v Minister of Labour and Others (Commission for Gender Equality and Another as amici curiae) as a possible answer to the continued marginalisation of domestic workers. Although transformative constitutionalism as a legal theory is still relevant for transformation, a large-scale cultural reform is also needed before domestic workers will finally enjoy the promise of a free and equal South Africa.
CONSERVATION CRIME AND PANGOLIN POACHING: TENSIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMARY USE AND CONSERVATION LAW
Authors: Irving Nicola
Published: August 2023

In this paper, the author assesses the interplay between African customary use of pangolin and conservation law and to what extent the existing legislative framework undermines the heritage value of pangolins for customary communities. The author discusses the extent to which the laws governing pangolin protection in South Africa impose limitations on the customary use of pangolin for customary communities. Finally, the author considers whether customary law rights of access to and use of pangolin can or ought to coexist with conservation law. This paper aims to illustrate that the conservation laws regulating pangolin in South Africa impose excessive limitations on customary use and access to pangolin.
POLICE BODY-WORN CAMERAS: A FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION DEMAND FOR SOUTH AFRICA?
Authors: Curlewis Llewelyn , Sepuru Thabang
Published: August 2023

Incidents of police brutality are increasing around the world. South Africa faces its own excessive use of force by police as exemplified by the case(s) of Khosa v Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, as well as that of Nathaniel Julies. Countries such as the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (US) have seen positive results from leveraging advancements in technology to provide detailed, first-hand accounts of what happens during a police encounter. In light of the fourth industrial revolution, which brings with it advancements in data processing and storage, the purpose of this article is to investigate what value such advancements in technology might hold for the South African criminal justice system. Possible barriers to its implementation will also be investigated. The article further analyses the effects of body-worn cameras in the UK and US jurisdictions on improved police-citizen encounters and overall quality of policing. Body-worn cameras have been found to have value in improving police-citizen encounters. However, its adoption may be slow because of budgetary constraints related to Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.
WIN-WIN OR WIN LOSE? AN EXAMINATION OF CHINA’S SUPPLY OF MASS SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGIES IN EXCHANGE FOR AFRICAN’S FACIAL IDS
Authors: Nur Hussein Sumaya
Published: August 2023

The use of Facial Recognition Technologies (FRT) has becomeincreasingly prevalent. While these technologies have been applaudedfor their many benefits, their use have been criticised for problemsrelating to accuracy. More particularly, FRT technologies havedemonstrated low accuracy when identifying people of colour. This hasled to the call for diversification of data, which has been intensified bymajor corporations and nations competing to lead in ArtificialIntelligence development (the AI race). In an attempt to diversify itsdata sets, China, as a significant player in the AI race, has entered intoan agreement with Zimbabwe. The agreement is meant to benefit bothparties mutually as a ‘win-win’ agreement, which entails the collectionof African facial IDs in exchange for high-end mass surveillancetechnologies. This article questions whether this agreement cangenuinely be a win-win. To demonstrate this, the article will discuss andanalyse China’s viewpoint on this ‘win-win’ in light of the AI race andtake a closer look at how this agreement places China one step ahead ofothers in the race to lead facial recognition technologies. As such, thearticle examines that which is hidden in China’s win-win perspective bydelving deeper into the biometric data and the underlying principles ofits Regulation to determine whether the collection of Facial IDs is inline with these principles. Finally, I attempt to redefine the meaning ofwhat is truly a ‘win-win’ in this context.
Development of Picture-Word Cards for Cognitive Stimulation Recall Training in the Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors:   The Korean Society of Cognitive Therapeutic Exercise, Lee Jeong-Weon
Published: August 2023

Activities to prevent dementia and promote cognitive function in the older adults are important. This study aimed to develop picture-word cards for stimulus recall training. In addition, the idea was to provide a low-cost picture-word card for the prevention of dementia and develop a tool that would help the brain's cognitive processes be activated efficiently through step-by-step learning. The cards consisted of picture, word, and clue cards. A picture card was placed in front of the card and a word card at its back. Clue cards were separated, and the difficulty was adjusted with initial, first-syllable, and two-syllable clues. The name of the object on the picture card is on the word card. If the participant could not say the name of the object, a cue card was presented. The cards were categorized into food, fruits and vegetables, animals, household tools, and natural environment. Each category contained more than 10 cards. The colors of the cards differed for each category. According to the picture-word card in the present invention, a picture-word card for dementia prevention that can provide learning through a word card in which part or all of the spelling is replaced with the initial voice may be provided, and an effective dementia prevention effect can be expected through step-by-step learning. In future studies, a group study on the clinical utility of this development is required.
A Systematic Review of Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance for Stroke
Authors:   The Korean Society of Cognitive Therapeutic Exercise, Roh Jungsuk
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to provide information on the evidence level of studies, participant characteristics, self-selected goals, evaluation areas and tools, and intervention effects through a systematic review of studies regarding CO-OP (cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance) for stroke. The articles selected for this study were published between January 2015 and December 2022, and the keywords used for the search were “Cognitive orientation to daily Occupational Performance,” “Stroke,” and “CO-OP.” The databases searched were Science Direct, Academic Search Complete, Korean Studies Information Service System (KISS), and Research Information Sharing Service (RISS). The searched articles were screened through the PRISMA process, and 10 articles were finally selected for analyzing. The evidence level of the studies was high, and a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design was used in 50% of the studies. The most common cause of stroke is ischemia, and the common criteria for selecting participants are cognitive ability and ADL. Regarding the self-selected goals, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, and functional mobility were preferred in the ADL area, whereas meal preparation, clean up, and communication management were preferred in the IADL area. Evaluation of occupation area was the most common, and the most frequently used evaluation tools were the COPM and PQRS. Regarding the effects of CO-OP interventions, most studies have shown that the quality and satisfaction of occupational performance have improved. The most common number of sessions and treatment duration was 12 sessions (60 min per session). This systematic review shows that CO-OP is an effective intervention for stroke and provides basic information on its clinical application for therapists and ideas for future research.
Community-Based Activity Program to Maintain the Role of Patient With Early-Onset Dementia: Case Study
Authors:   The Korean Society of Cognitive Therapeutic Exercise, Jeong Won-Mee , Jun Ah-Young , Hwang Yun-Jung
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to understand the effects of a community-based activity program on instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), cognitive function, and depressive mood in patients with early onset dementia (EOD), and to provide basic data for community-based activity programs to maintain the role of patients with EOD. One patient with EOD who visited the Center for Dementia in S city, Seoul, from August to November 2021 was enrolled in the program. This was conducted for 120 min once a week for 8 weeks. The activity program was implemented based on the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), focusing on solving problems recognized by patients and caregivers. Compared with before and after the implementation of the activity program, the IADL and cognitive function of patients with dementia improved, and depressive mood decreased. As EOD rapidly progresses, active intervention in the early stages is necessary to delay symptoms and prevent the deterioration of activities of daily living (ADL) and social activity performance skills. Therefore, establishing a systematic treatment and system that can promote participation in community activities so that EOD patients living in the community can maintain their social role as well as interventions to delay the deterioration of symptoms is necessary, and institutional support should be provided.
Feasibility of Trunk Control as a Predictor of Motor Recovery, Postural Transfer, and Activities of Daily Living for Stroke Patients
Authors:   The Korean Society of Cognitive Therapeutic Exercise, Seo Yeon-Ju , Hwang Sujin
Published: August 2023

Trunk control is an important factor in stroke rehabilitation because it stabilizes the spine and rib cage, enabling individuals to maintain an upright posture, adjust weight, and perform static and dynamic postural adjustments. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using trunk control as a predictor of motor recovery, postural transfer, and activities of daily living in patients with stroke. Seventeen patients with subacute stroke participated in this study. Four reliable and valid tests were used to examine trunk control, postural transfer, activities of daily living, and motor recovery, including the trunk impairment scale (TIS), 5 times sit-to-stand test (5XSST), modified Barthel index (MBI), and Fugl–Meyer assessment of motor functioning (FMA-motor), respectively. Upon analyzing the corrected data, no statistically significant relationship was found between the TIS score and the 5XSST, MBI, and FMA-motor scores. The 5XSST score, MBI, and FMA-motor also did not show statistically significant relationships. Despite the lack of a significant relationship, the TIS score exhibited a positive relationship with the MBI and FMA-motor scores and a negative relationship with the 5XSST. Based on the results of this study, trunk control in the sitting position is not feasible as a predictor of postural transfer, activities of daily living, and motor recovery after a stroke. This study suggests that Future studies should explore the relationship between trunk control and different positions, such as kneeling, half kneeling, and standing, as predictors of postural transfer, activities of daily living, and motor recovery after stroke.
The Place of the Teaching Profession in the Society from the Perspective of Teachers
Authors: Aytaç Yasemin
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı öğretmenlerin gözünden öğretmenlik mesleğinin toplumdaki yerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Bu çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden fenomenoloji deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, kolayda örneklem
yaklaşımı kullanılarak araştırmaya dâhil edilen 10 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplamak için yarı yapılandırılmış bir görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmacı verileri elde etmek için yüz yüze görüşmeler gerçekleştirmiştir.
Görüşme formundan elde edilen ham veriler, veri analizinde kullanılmak üzere yöntemsel olarak hazırlanmıştır. İçerik analizi ile verilerin değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, Öğretmenlik mesleğinin toplumdaki
yeri katılımcılar tarafından değeri azalan, rehber olarak görülen ancak daha iyi olabileceği düşünülen bir meslek olarak algılanmaktadır. Öğretmenlik mesleğinin toplumsal yerini olumlu yönde etkileyen faktörler arasında çocukların
öğretmenlere teslim edilmesi, güven duygusu, mesleğin kutsal algılanması, topluma örnek olma ve iyi mesleki koşullar yer almaktadır. Öğretmenlik mesleğinin toplumsal yerini olumsuz etkileyen faktörler arasında ekonomik koşullar,
olumsuz veli tutumu, yetersiz özlük hakları, teknolojinin etkisi, medyadaki olumsuz haberler, öğretmen eğitimindeki sorunlar ve iş yükü fazlalığı yer almaktadır. Öğretmenlik mesleğinin toplumsal yerini geliştirmeye yönelik öneriler
arasında ekonomik iyileştirmeler, çalışma koşullarının düzeltilmesi, mesleki gelişimin desteklenmesi, okul dışı aktivitelerin sağlanması, yasal düzenlemelerin yapılması, medya yayınlarının denetlenmesi ve öğretmen atamalarının
düzenlenmesi yer almaktadır
Stress Factors in Teaching Profession
Authors: Parlak Nuray , Yurdakul Fatma , Kalender Mustafa , Üngör Bülent , Uçar Fatma Ünal
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı öğretmenlik mesleğinde stres faktörlerinin belirlenmesidir. Bu çalışmada nitel araştırma tekniklerinden fenomenoloji deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırma için kolayda örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak seçilen 12 öğretmen
araştırmanın çalışma grubunu oluşturmuştur. Veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verileri elde etmek için araştırmacı yüz yüze görüşmeler gerçekleştirmiştir. Veri analizinde kullanılmak üzere, görüşme
formundan toplanan ham veriler metodolojik olarak işlenmiştir. Veriler içerik analizi kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bu araştırmaya göre, öğretmenlerde strese neden olan unsurlar dört temada toplanmıştır: öğrencilere ilişkin
unsurlar, okul ve yönetime ilişkin unsurlar, velilere ilişkin unsurlar ve mesleki ve iş yükü unsurları. Öğretmenlerin stresini artıran faktörler arasında öğrenci davranışları, yönetici baskısı, kaynak yetersizliği, veli müdahalesi
ve iş yükü önemli rol oynamaktadır. Katılımcıların düşüncelerine göre, öğretmenlerde stresin önlenmesi için üç tema altında önemli adımlar önerilmiştir: çalışma koşullarının iyileştirilmesi, öğretmenlere destek verilmesi, velilerle
ve yöneticilerle ilişkilerin düzenlenmesi ve karar süreçlerine katılım. Bu bağlamda, ekonomik ve mesleki koşulların geliştirilmesi, motivasyon ve psikolojik destek, iletişim desteği ve karar süreçlerine öğretmen katılımı öne çıkan
çözüm önerileri arasındadır.
Teachers' Views on Education System and Policies
Authors: Uçal Hülya , Çakır Ramazan , Sırtkaya Pınar , Bozkuş Remzi
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı eğitim sistemi ve politikalarına yönelik öğretmen görüşlerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Bu çalışmada nitel araştırma tekniklerinden fenomenoloji deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırma için kolayda örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak
seçilen 12 öğretmen araştırmanın çalışma grubunu oluşturmuştur. Veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verileri elde etmek için araştırmacı yüz yüze görüşmeler gerçekleştirmiştir. Veri analizinde
kullanılmak üzere, görüşme formundan toplanan ham veriler metodolojik olarak işlenmiştir. Veriler içerik analizi kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma, eğitim sistemindeki müstakil sorunları öğretmenlerin perspektifinden
açıkça ortaya koymaktadır. Öğretmenler, aşırı yoğun müfredat, sınav odaklı sistem, teknoloji entegrasyonu ve eşitsizlik gibi zorluklarla karşılaşmaktadır. Ancak, önerilerinde öğretmen katılımı, öğrenci merkezli politikalar ve teknoloji
kullanımı gibi çözüm odaklı düşünceler öne çıkmaktadır. Bu öneriler, eğitimdeki dönüşümlere değerli katkılar sunmaktadır.
Investigation of Complementary and Alternative Methods Used by Spine Surgery Patients for Preoperative Pain; A Qualitative Study
Authors: Oltuluoğlu Hatice , Doğan Runida , Meşe Mesut
Published: August 2023

Giriş/Amaç: Omurga patolojileri günlük aktiviteleri kısıtlayan, üretkenliği etkileyen ve ekonomik kayıplara yol açan ağrıya neden olabilmektedir. Hastalar ameliyat öncesi dönemde bu ağrıyı gidermek amacıyla tamamlayıcı ve alternatif
tedavi yöntemlerine başvurmaktadır. Bu çalışma, omurga cerrahisi hastaların ameliyat öncesi dönemde ağrıya yönelik kullandıkları tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi yöntemlerini belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Nitel
bir çalışma olan bu araştırma, Ocak-Şubat 2023 tarihleri arasında bir üniversite hastanesi nöroşirurji servisinde yürütüldü. Bu çalışma, ameliyat öncesi ağrıya yönelik tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi yöntemler kullanan, araştırmaya
alınma kriterlerine uyan ve araştırmaya katılmaya gönüllü olan 15 hasta ile yapıldı. Araştırmanın verileri yüz yüze derinlemesine görüşme yöntemi ile kişisel bilgi formu ve yarı yapılandırılmış soru formu kullanılarak toplandı.
Nicel veriler, sayı, ortalama, standart sapma yüzdelik şeklinde analiz edildi. Nitel veriler ise tematik ve içerik analizi yöntemleri ile değerlendirilerek çalışmanın ana temaları ve alt temaları oluşturuldu. Bulgular: Katılımcıların
%46.6’sı erkek, %53.3’ü kadın olup yaş ortalaması 52.4±15.24’tür. Katılımcıların %93.3’ünün Lomber Disk Hernisi tanısı aldığı ve ağrı ortalamalarının 7.93±2.18 olduğu belirlendi. Bu çalışmada, üç ana tema ve dört alt tema belirlendi.
Ana temaları ağrı ile baş etmek için kullanılan yöntemler, yöntemlerin yararlarına yönelik görüşler ve yöntemleri sağlık çalışanları ile paylaşma oluştururken besinsel uygulamalar, beden temelli uygulamalar, memnun kalma ve faydası
olmadığını düşünme ise alt temaları oluşturdu. Sonuç: Bu çalışmadaki tüm katılımcılar, ağrıyı gidermek için birçok geleneksel yöntemi uygulamıştır. Hastaların omurga ağrısına yönelik en fazla deriye sürülen besinsel uygulamaları
ve manipülatif ve beden temeline dayalı uygulamaları tercih ettikleri belirlendi. Hastaların çoğunluğunun bu yöntemlerden fayda gördüklerine inandıkları ve kullandıkları tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tıp yönteminin profesyonel sağlık
çalışanları ile paylaşılmadığı belirlendi.
Immunosuppressive Medication Adherence and Hopelessness Level in Kidney Transplant Patients
Authors: Güler Sevim , Bayır Berna , Kargın Maral , Kubilay Şengül Dolu
Published: August 2023

Background/Objective: Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment option for people with end-stage kidney disease. At this stage, the fact that patients can perceive this treatment method with hope is effective in their psychological
well-being, which is also considered to affect their adherence to treatment. The study was conducted to determine the immunosuppressive medication adherence and hopelessness level of kidneytransplant patients. Material and Method:
The research is a descriptive type of cross-sectional research. It was conducted with 158 patients who had undergone kidney transplant surgery. The data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Immunosuppressive Treatment
Adherence Scale, and Beck Hopelessness Scale. Results: Transplantation from living donors was performed in 88% of the patients. Patients with higher education had the lowest hopelessness level with 9.69±2.80, those with social
activity had the lowest hopelessness level with 10.32±2.91, and those living in nuclear families had the highest medication adherence with 11.22±0.80.There was a weak positive correlation between the "Expectations of Success" sub-factor
and immunosuppressive medicationadherence (p<0.05). Conclusions: Among the demographic variables of the patients, education level and social activities were found to affect hopelessness level, and family structure was found
to affect medication adherence. Expectations of Success, a sub-factor of the hopelessness scale, was found to be associated with medication adherence. However, correlation wasn’t found between the total scores of the scales.