bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Discourse factor of semantic uncertainty in reverse machine translation of media texts
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Irkova Anna V.
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the study of semantic uncertainty in the texts of legal and media discourses using online programs. The object of the study is conflict factors caused by semantic uncertainty in problem areas. An assessment and description of problem areas in machine translation of media texts was carried out, taking into account lexical ambiguity. The prerequisites for possible conflict situations when translating texts on legal and environmental topics are described. In achieving this goal, both traditional linguistic and innovative methods of analysis (use of artificial intelligence technologies) were used. The characteristics of the philosophical category of uncertainty are given according to the following methodology: 1) assessment of the semantic uncertainty of reverse machine translation texts, taking into account the discursive factor; 2) comparison of legislative and media texts for their similarity to the original after machine translation. The comparative analysis took into account the following parameters: the total number of words in the texts; similarity of texts in percentage terms; presence of various fragments. It is shown that discursive and linguistic means of realizing semantic uncertainty have a significant impact on the reader’s perception of the text. A comparison of two discourses of the same thematic focus on environmental management revealed the influence of the context (discourse) and the intermediary language on the degree of translatability of the text. It has been established that semantic uncertainty and tension zones as conflict-generating factors depend on the quality of translation programs. The study took into account possible errors associated with the limited capabilities of the online programs used. Prospects for studying problem areas in reverse machine translation include expanding sources of empirical material, involving other computer-assisted translation systems, and the possibility of applying research results in an expanded context of “potential conflict”.
Exploring the institutional barriers to rural water management in Ghana
Authors: Angmor Emmanuel , Frimpong Louis Kusi , Mensah Stephen Leonard , Okyere Seth Asare
Published: August 2024

Framed within policy support for bottom-up community water management in development practice in the global south, this paper explores the institutional barriers that impede effective community management of water infrastructure in water-stressed rural communities in the Upper Manya District and Yilo Krobo Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana. The study adopted a qualitative research approach, using data collection methods such as in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with local government and community water management committees and participant observation across four communities. The findings revealed that irregular and inadequate monitoring, poor financial auditing and transparency, inadequate technical support, and limited community engagement were the institutional barriers confronting sustainable rural water management. The study argues that in community water management, hybrid models are more likely to work better than models that focus entirely on either top-down or bottom-up approaches since the former can strengthen technical capacity, financial accountability, and the experimentation of infrastructure co-design initiatives. The paper concludes that by addressing institutional lapses in Africa's infrastructural management regimes, rural populations can become part of, rather than left behind, in the global quest to ensure water availability and sustainable water management for all.
Apresentação
Authors: Silva João Paulo Vicente da , Dias Maria Aparecida
Published: August 2024

Neste caderno didático, as propostas pedagógicas elaboradas pelos(as) professores(as) almejam provocar uma reflexão sobre os esportes adaptados. Isso pode reverberar ações que possibilitem a ressignificação da prática docente e fomentar a construção de estratégias pedagógicas inclusivas nas aulas de Educação Física escolar.
“It was like a mental Erasmus!” Perceptions of language learning and intercultural understanding in an e-tandem virtual exchange
Authors: Canals Laia
Published: August 2024

Previous research focusing on e-tandem virtual exchanges where learners practice each other’s languages has examined mainly aspects related to form-focused interaction, linguistic development, and intercultural competence (see Akiyama & Cunningham, 2018, for an overview). The present paper examines learners’ introspective data about the benefits they obtained from participating in a Spain-Canada e-tandem virtual exchange. Particularly, the participants’ alternating roles as language learners and language experts and their intercultural understanding were examined to provide insights into their evaluation of the experience of taking part in the exchange. Introspective data was collected on how this exchange helped learners theorize about language learning and teaching and about their intercultural understanding. Learners highlighted that focusing on communication, having patience, and collaborating and cooperating with others were their most frequent concerns when they reflected on their role as language experts helping others practice their dominant language. The findings also indicate that learners’ perceptions about the intercultural understanding gained during the virtual exchange show appreciation of multiculturalism and a tendency to speak about one’s own culture.
Internship Experience: The MMMAPS, the WorST, and the Interns
Authors: Quinto Joseph Bello , Diase Frances Mae Gacoscos
Published: August 2024

Undergraduate internship is the first access of students in the world of work that is why it is worth investigating what student-interns’ experiences are. In this regard, the researchers delved into the alignment of the internship tasks given to Bachelor of Arts in Communication seniors in one prime state university toward their career trajectories anchored on CMO number 35, series of 2017 as required by the Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines, and the hurdles that they experienced in their internship deployment. By employing Qualitative Content Analysis of diary entries of thirty-two (32) interns from March 14, 2022, to May 13, 2022, in thirty-one (31) host offices, the following themes surfaced. The career trajectories are expressed in “MMMAPS” which stands for Media practitioner, Multimedia designer, Marketing assistant, administrative assistant, public information officer, and Social science researcher, while the hurdles are pegged as “WorST” which means Work-related, Student-related, and Task-related hurdles. There were loopholes in the deployment of the interns. Consequently, implications for practice are extrapolated to fully target the listed goals for students when they graduate.
A study on the pattern of selfie culture among university students in Bangladesh
Authors: Mim Moriom Begum , Asaduzzaman ASM
Published: August 2024

This study endeavors to explore the determinants behind the prevalence of selfie culture in the light of self-presentation strategies. It applied Erving Goffman’s (1959) Self-Presentation theory to scrutinize the pattern of selfie culture among university students in Bangladesh. Following a qualitative methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted among 20 participants as a purposive sample age range from 20 to 25 years old. The results demonstrate that the participants tend to invest considerable attention to take selfies, afterward use filters to maximize the “best version” of the self, and eventually post them in the digital world. Their desire to represent the “best version” of themselves and gain the attention of others reflect the narcissist traits of the participants. Also, their level of self-esteem increases when they feel confident and see their “retouched image” after using photographic filters.
The role of social capital in the task force for preventing and handling sexual violence on campus
Authors: Zarkasi Irwa Rochimah , Karolina Cut Meutia
Published: August 2024

Higher education institutions are required to establish a Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (PPKS). The presence of the PPKS Task Force within the campus requires thorough preparation so that its existence can be accepted and beneficial. Therefore, this research aims to examine how social capital is utilized by PPKS Task Force to strengthen its presence. The concept of social capital in organizational management is used for analysis. Using a qualitative approach, data collection was conducted through interviews with the chairperson and members of PPKS Task Force in three campuses where the PPKS Task Force has been established for more than 6 months. The research findings indicate the existence of bonding social capital through the reinforcement of vision, mission, and shared perceptions among Task Force members, which serves as an initial step before engaging in other activities. Additionally, there is bridging social capital through trust and support from the campus’s internal stakeholders and related parties directly associated with the campus. Another crucial aspect is linking social capital through collaboration with external parties and various entities capable of providing support for PPKS Task Force activities and tasks.
Anthropometric knowledge and measurement evaluation among female volunteer community health workers in Depok
Authors: Sufyan Dian Luthfiana , Arini Firlia Ayu , Ilmi Ibnu Malkan Bakhrul , Marjan Avliya Quratul , Fatmawati Iin
Published: August 2024

Background: At the community level, assessment for children nutritional status is measured by female volunteer community health workers (FVCHW) through integrated health post (Posyandu). Based  on  initial  observation,  volunteers  have  sufficient  knowledge  of  anthropometric measurement however, to put it into practice, common pitfalls remain found.Refreshment on basic knowledge and practical training on anthropometric assessment is needed.

Objectives:  As  part  of  Kampung  Caraka  Project  that  attempts  to  empower  locals  to  be deliberately  aware  of  community  health  and  well-being,  this  particular  study  aims  to  evaluate knowledge of FVCHW as well as their accuracy and precision on anthropometric assessment.

Methods: This study is a quasi-experimental study with pre-posttest with control group design. The sample was purposively selected and 54 overweight adolescents were divided into a control group and two intervention groups. Education using healthy snacks quartet was conducted for 21 days  from  September  to  October  2023  in  Makassar  City.  Data  analysis  was  performed  using Wilcoxon singed ranks test.

Results:  Results  showed  women  with  good  precision  for  MUAC,  height,  head  circumferences and length measurement were 23.1%, 23.1%, 53.8% and 33.3%, respectively. In contrast, only 7.7% of women had good accuracy on MUAC measurement. There is a significant difference of knowledge score before and after the education given (p-value 0.02, CI 95%).

Conclusions:  The  cadre  had  good  precision  yet  poor  accuracy,  implying  the  necessity  of standardized procedure and regular equipment calibration prior to anthropometric measurement. There is a difference in mean scores before and after the education given, yet still denoted as low capacity. Further comprehensive education is highly required.  
The relationship between stress, emotional eating, and nutritional status in adolescents
Authors: Mardiyah Sarah , Wandini Kartika , Dwiyana Parlin
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT

Background: The prevalence of overnutrition among adolescents in Indonesia has significantly increased from 7.3% in 2013 to 13.5% in 2018. Overnutrition at this age can increase the risk of obesity and other degenerative diseases in adulthood. Stress and eating behavior are two factors that might impact nutritional status in adolescents. Stress can trigger unhealthy eating behaviors, such as increased consumption of fast food, sugary foods and drinks, or even loss of appetite. Stress can also lead to emotional eating behavior, which is the urge to eat as a coping method when facing stress or negative pressure, and has been link to a higher BMI.

Objectives: This study aims to identify the relationship between stress, emotional eating, and the nutritional status of high school students at SMA 2 Cileungsi Bogor Regency.

Methods: This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach. Data collection was conducted in September 2023 at SMA 2 Cileungsi Bogor Regency. Data were collected using research instruments, including the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire – Shortened Version (ASQ-S) to determine stress data, the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) to determine emotional eating data, anthropometric measurements to determine the nutritional status of the respondents, and the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to assess the frequency of respondents' consumption of various foods. This study involved 262 respondents obtained using Cluster Random Sampling technique. 

Results: The results showed that most of respondents in this study had normal nutritional status, accounting for 66.0%, while 8.4% were undernourished and 25.6% were overnourished. Respondents categorized as stressed were 51.9%, while the remaining 48.1% were adaptive. It was found that 54.6% of respondents fell in to the category of emotional eating, while 45.4% did not exhibit emotional eating behaviour. Based on bivariate analysis, a significant relationship was found between stress and nutritional status (p-value=0.013). There was no significant relationship between emotional eating and nutritional status (p-value=0.647).

Conclusions: Stress has been shown to be significantly associated with nutritional status.

 

KEYWORD: Nutritional status; stress; emotional eating; adolescents
Pemanfaatan Digital Marketing Marketplace Dan Pengembangan Variasi Kerajinan Bambu Di Dusun Dalangan Desa Kebonsari Kabupaten Magelang
Authors: Prabowo Nugroho Agung , Pratama Irfan Reza , Azizah Chanifatul , Dzakiyullah Nur Rachman
Published: August 2024

Kerajinan yang dibuat oleh warga Dusun Dalangan dijual di sekitar daerah wisata Candi Borobudur. Selain tujuan memperoleh keuntungan, kerajinan bambu ini juga bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan keunikan karya lokal Indonesia kepada para turis asing maupun lokal yang berkunjung ke Candi Borobudur. Akan tetapi permasalahn sekarang timbul yaitu obyek wisata Candi Borobudur dittp akibat adanya pandemic covid-19. Pelaku usaha mengalami penuruan omset dan terancam kelangsungan hidupnya. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengadian ini adalah memberikan sosialisasi dan pelatihan bagi UMKM di Dusun Dalangan tentang pemanfaatan internet untuk pemasaran online dengan marketplace. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah sosialisai, pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada pekalu UMKM agar masyarakat dapat menambah wawasan dan praktek sekaligus mengimplementasi pemasaran digital di usahanya. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini masyarakat mampu melakukan pengembangan usaha melalui pemanfaatan teknologi internet dan marketplace sehingga harapan kedepan bisa menjadi solusi yang tepat kedepan dalam memasarkan hasil produksi kerajinan bukan hanya untuk meningkatkan omset tetapi juga memperkenalkan produk kerajinan bamboo secara luas ke dunia internasional.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Cookies Buah Gayam Di Dusun Panjangan
Authors: Azzahra Atikah , Rahmawati Amin Yoga , Tariani Fitri , Nabilah Khairina Putri , Hurek Sriwahyuni Putri , Sukaca Firola , Kurniasari Yulinda
Published: August 2024

So many Gayam that we can find in Panjangan village, Sendangsari can be used as one of those things that can be used as food and also can be the resources to boost the economy at Panjangan Village. Gayam with the Latin name Inocarpus Fagifer contains antioxidants. At Panjangan Village, people boil Gayam and make chips from gayam. Therefore, doing development innovation in gayam processing which can increase market value and can also be consumed by all. The method used is observation and interviews at Panjangan Village, Sendangsari, Bantul. from developed innovation in gayam processing, produced a product namely Cookies gayam. Keywords: product development, cookies, gayam
Gyoza Ikan Bandeng Sebagai Inovasi Pangan Lokal Desa Juwiring Untuk Penurunan Angka Stunting
Authors: Pamungkas Srilya Putri , Safitri Aisyah Nur , Alfaid Ahmad , Harvianty Widya , Khoiriyah Fariqotul , Lestari Prasetya
Published: August 2024

Stunting merupakan kondisi gagal tumbuh kembang balita yang ditandai dengan tubuh lebih pendek dari anak seusianya sehingga berpengaruh pada kecerdasan otak. Prevalensi balita yang mengalami stunting di Indonesia sebanyak 21,6% pada tahun 2022 dan telah ditetapkan target prevalensi stunting sebesar 14% pada tahun 2024, sehingga diperlukan upaya penanggulangan balita stunting dengan cara memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat dalam rangka peningkatan pengetahuan dan kesadaran akan pencegahan stunting serta melakukan pelatihan pengolahan produk pangan sehat berbasis potensi pangan lokal. Pelaksanaan program ini didasarkan pada hasil kegiatan familiarisasi dan assessment yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) bersama masyarakat setempat. Peningkatan pemahaman dapat dilihat dari antusias masyarakat desa yang berperan aktif dan antusias dalam proses diskusi, serta dilihat dari masyarakat yang berhasil mempraktikkan pelatihan sesuai dengan materi yang telah disampaikan.
Sosialisasi Pencegahan Stunting Melalui Program Bantar Sejajar dan Peningkatan Kesedaran Masyarakat dengan Pemenuhan Gizi di Desa Danurejo, Kecamatan Mertoyudan, Kabupaten Magelang
Authors: Maulana Muhammad Amin , Nurjanah Raudah , Astutik Revani Dwi Putri , Permana Yogi , Susanti Efri , Qomaruzzaman Salis Nizar , Alfiani Vini , Fajrin Syilvia , Merindyasakly Ratna , Qutratuaini Nabila Hasna , Fatika M Nivia , Sinai Aldea Mulia
Published: August 2024

Masalah status gizi anak yang dikenal dengan stunting ditandai dengan PB/U atau TB/U, dimana hasil pengukurannya berada dalam ambang batas (Z-Score) <-2 SD sampai dengan -3 SD (pendek/stunted) dan <-3 SD (sangat pendek/sangat kerdil) dalam standar antropometri penilaian status gizi anak. Berdasarkan temuan Kajian Status Gizi Indonesia (SSGI) Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes), sebanyak 24,4% balita di Indonesia mengalami stunting pada tahun 2021. Pada tahun 2024, Indonesia diharapkan dapat menurunkan angka stunting sebesar 14%. Berdasarkan hasil observasi pada balita di desa Danurejo, Mertoyudan, Magelang  pola makan masih kurang baik dalam pemberian makan sehingga anak beresiko mengalami stunting. Masalah yang dialami di Desa Danurejo ini yaitu balita yang sulit dan tidak mau mengkonsumsi sayuran serta adanya distraksi dalam pemberian makan seperti saat memasuki waktu makan anak diberikan gadget agar anak tidak rewel. serta anak dibiarkan untuk jajan sembarangan tanpa ada pembatasan. Mendidik masyarakat untuk meningkatkan informasi dan kesadaran mengenai pencegahan stunting merupakan salah satu strategi yang digunakan untuk memerangi stunting pada balita. Pendekatannya terdiri dari pengenalan visual, ceramah, dan sesi tanya jawab dengan audiens. Peserta yang berasal dari TK Pratiwi sebanyak 50 orang dan SD Danurejo sebanyak 50 orang, sasaran program ini adalah orang tua, wali kelas, dan siswa.

Kata kunci : stunting, upaya pencegahan, Magelang, status gizi
Gaya Kepemimpinan Dewan Kerja Pramuka dalam Kaderisasi Kepemimpinan
Authors: Leader Titin Aria , Muazza Muazza , Hidayat Marzul
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merangkum serta mendeskripsikan bagaimana gaya kepemimpinan dewan kerja pramuka dalam membawa bawahannya untuk menjadi kader kepemimpinan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dan kajian pustaka. Gaya kepemimpinan memiliki berbagai macam bentuk, sehingga masing-masing pemimpin memiliki gaya yang berbeda-beda untuk mencapai tujuan yang ingin dicapai. Dengan gaya kepemimpinan yang digunakan oleh seorang pemimpin pastinya akan berhubungan dengan pertumbuhan kaderisasi di suatu organisasi. Semakin baik gaya kepemimpinan yang digunakan oleh seorang pemimpin maka, kader yang dihasilkan akan baik.
Traditional Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and BERT (Large Language Model) Approaches for Predicting Hospitalizations From Nurse Triage Notes: Comparative Evaluation of Resource Management (Preprint)
Authors: Patel Dhavalkumar , Timsina Prem , Gorenstein Larisa , Glicksberg Benjamin S , Raut Ganesh , Cheetirala Satya Narayan , Santana Fabio , Tamegue Jules , Kia Arash , Zimlichman Eyal , Levin Matthew A , Freeman Robert , Klang Eyal
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Predicting hospitalization from nurse triage notes has the potential to augment care. However, there needs to be careful considerations for which models to choose for this goal. Specifically, health systems will have varying degrees of computational infrastructure available and budget constraints.

OBJECTIVE

To this end, we compared the performance of the deep learning, Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT)–based model, Bio-Clinical-BERT, with a bag-of-words (BOW) logistic regression (LR) model incorporating term frequency–inverse document frequency (TF-IDF). These choices represent different levels of computational requirements.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from 1,391,988 patients who visited emergency departments in the Mount Sinai Health System spanning from 2017 to 2022. The models were trained on 4 hospitals’ data and externally validated on a fifth hospital’s data.

RESULTS

The Bio-Clinical-BERT model achieved higher areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (0.82, 0.84, and 0.85) compared to the BOW-LR-TF-IDF model (0.81, 0.83, and 0.84) across training sets of 10,000; 100,000; and ~1,000,000 patients, respectively. Notably, both models proved effective at using triage notes for prediction, despite the modest performance gap.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings suggest that simpler machine learning models such as BOW-LR-TF-IDF could serve adequately in resource-limited settings. Given the potential implications for patient care and hospital resource management, further exploration of alternative models and techniques is warranted to enhance predictive performance in this critical domain.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1101/2023.08.07.23293699
Everyday Uses of Music Listening and Music Technologies by Caregivers and People With Dementia: Survey and Focus Group Study (Preprint)
Authors: Vidas Dianna , Carrasco Romina , Kelly Ryan M , Waycott Jenny , Tamplin Jeanette , McMahon Kate , Flynn Libby M , Stretton-Smith Phoebe A , Sousa Tanara Viera , Baker Felicity A
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Music has long been identified as a nonpharmacological tool that can provide benefits for people with dementia, and there is considerable interest in designing technologies to support the use of music in dementia care. However, to ensure that music technologies are appropriately designed for supporting caregivers and people living with dementia, there remains a need to better understand how music is currently used in everyday dementia care at home.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to understand how people living with dementia and their caregivers use music and music technologies in everyday caring, as well as the challenges they experience using music and technology.

METHODS

This study used a mixed methods design. First, a survey was administered to 13 people living with dementia and 64 caregivers to understand their use of music and technology. Subsequently, 18 survey respondents (family caregivers: n=12, 67%; people living with dementia: n=6, 33%) participated in focus groups regarding their experiences of using music and technology in care. Interview transcripts were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.

RESULTS

Most of the survey respondents (people living with dementia: 9/13, 69%; family caregivers: 47/63, 75%) reported using music often or very often in their daily lives. Participants reported a range of technologies used for listening to music, such as CDs, radio, and streaming services. Focus groups highlighted the benefits and challenges of using music and music technologies in everyday care. Participants identified using music and music technologies to regulate mood, provide joy, facilitate social interaction and connection, encourage reminiscence, provide continuity of music use before and after the dementia diagnosis, and make caregiving easier. The challenges of using music technology in everyday caring included difficulties with staying up to date with evolving technology and low self-efficacy with technology for people living with dementia.

CONCLUSIONS

This study shows that people with a dementia diagnosis and their caregivers already use music and music technologies to support their everyday care needs. The results suggest opportunities to design technologies that enable easier access to music and to support people living with dementia with recreational and therapeutic music listening as well as music-based activities.
Configurational analysis of improving digital health literacy among older patients with non-communicable diseases: A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Yu Xinyang , Yu Guanglan , Pang Xunfeng , Xu Yijun , Zhu Xiuli
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

The ageing of the population and the digitalisation of information are currently developing in parallel worldwide. The rapid development of digital health has created a digital inequality for many older patients with chronic diseases. The generally low level of digital health literacy (DHL) among older patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cannot be ignored. Although some studies have investigated the factors influencing digital health literacy in older patients with NCDs, few studies have examined the causal relationship between different combinations of factors and DHL from a configurational perspective.

OBJECTIVE

To analyse the causal relationship between different combinations of factors and the level of digital health literacy in older patients with NCDs, in order to clarify the path of digital health literacy improvement in older patients with NCDs.

METHODS

In this study, older patients with NCDs were recruited from September to December 2023 using convenience sampling method. Fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fs-QCA) was then employed by conducting necessity and sufficiency analysis.

RESULTS

A total of 538 older patients with NCDs participated in the survey. The necessity analysis showed that digital health literacy in older patients with NCDs doesn't have the necessary conditions. Sufficiency analyses generated six different groups of digital health literacy for older patients with NCDs. Of these six pathways, the combination of high educational attainment, lower number of NCDs, high health concern, and positive attitudes towards digital technology is the most important path. In addition, we analyzed the sufficiency of the three dimensions of digital health literacy to derive the most important pathways for each of the three different dimensions.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study differ from those reported in traditional regression analyses or path analyses. It considers the combined effect of each of the different variables on the level of digital health literacy of older patients with NCDs. This suggests that health workers should consider a combination of influences rather than focusing on a single factor
Institutional Failures in Decentralization: Insight from Batam, Indonesia
Authors: Zaenuddin Muhammad , Kumorotomo Wahyudi , Erlangga Irwita
Published: August 2024

Batam’s development began in 1970 by the Batam Authority (now called BP Batam) and was projected as an industrial area. At that time, Batam was transformed into a city with growth above the average national economic growth. Yet, the contrasting situation occurred after the implementation of regional autonomy in Batam. The presence of the Batam City Government as an executor of regional autonomy has a very strong legal and political position. Therefore, this paper focuses on institutional failures which have implications for the decline of the economy during the decentralized era. The methodology used in this research is descriptive exploratory, which extracts information from primary and secondary data. Primary data was obtained using surveys and interviews with expert informants. The data was analyzed using the Delphi method and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The results of the study showed that the problem was institutional dualism between the Batam City Government and BP Batam, which had implications for legal uncertainty. The Delphi method resulted in recommendations for the Free Trade Zone (FTZ), Special Economic Zones (SEZ), and the implementation of special autonomy in Batam. Meanwhile, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method resulted in a finding that special autonomy was the best policy choice. The concept of asymmetric decentralization based on economics is a possible model of special autonomy. However, in its implementation, further stages are needed to prepare a special law regarding the substance of specialization given to Batam.
Development of Intelligent Self-propelled Sprinkler Car Based on Single Chip Computer
Authors: Lai Jian-Ting , Chang Yan-Zuo , Yang Ruo-Yu , Chen Jin-Ping , Zheng Man-Lin
Published: August 2024

This paper designs an intelligent self-propelled sprinkler car with Arduino UNOR3 as the control board. The vehicle is equipped with an ATmega328P single chip microcomputer, sensor expansion board, L298N motor drive module, infrared tracking sensor, infrared obstacle avoidance sensor, sprinkler module, and power module, and also equipped with a speed measurement code disk. C code written by Arduino IDE software is used to control the car, so as to realize tracking cruise and infrared obstacle avoidance functions. The car system can cruise according to the black route set in advance on the flower base, and control the car through the C code written by Arduino IDE software, so as to realize the tracking cruise and infrared obstacle avoidance functions. This design realizes the self-walking water spraying function on this theoretical basis.
Subtle Orientalism: Moroccan Self-Criticism and Poor Hygiene as Tools for Western Representations
Authors: Jouay Mohamed El Mehdi
Published: August 2024

By analyzing Jeffrey Tayler’s Glory in a Camel’s Eye (2003) and Tahir Shah’s The Caliph’s House (2006), this paper considers the more elusive elements of Orientalism in contemporary travel writing. While earlier colonial era writers were less subtle often in obvious terms suggesting backward and undeveloped narratives to the point of being almost negative these visceral accounts are bound up with the skillful deployment of local voices that serve as a weaponized device for endorsing Western constructions. They often use the self-critical words of Moroccans to disguise their prejudices, granting them an appearance of impartiality and legitimacy. The paper argues that even in its most nuanced form, teaching culture through such subtle comparison sustains Orientalist frameworks by comparing a “modern” West with the primitive East. Using a more subtle, strategic representation of Western dominance as instantiation enables the study to show in scrutinizing travelogue passages that local voices of Morocco had been weaponized to promote/propagate white supremacy and live among larger narration for cultural imperialism. This study also explores how these travelogues capitalize on representations of dirt, poor hygiene, and otherness in Moroccan life, serving to highlight how depictions of uncleanliness and animal-like imagery continue to dehumanize and exoticize non-Western peoples.
O cigarro no Brasil: evolução da tributação, produção, consumo e contrabando
Authors: Margarido Mario Antonio , Shikida Pery Francisco Assis , Nicola Matheus Lazzari , Komesu Daniel Kiyoyudi
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o cenário de tributos federais no mercado de cigarro brasileiro; a produção e o consumo aparente de cigarros no Brasil; a evolução da arrecadação tributária com cigarros no país; e os mercados lícito e ilícito/contrabando. Como procedimentos metodológicos, com base em dados da Inteligência em Pesquisa, Consultoria Estratégica (IPEC) e do Fórum Nacional Contra a Pirataria e a Ilegalidade (FNCP), foram analisadas as tendências dessas variáveis ao longo do tempo. Como resultado, demonstrou-se que a estratégia de aumentar os preços dos cigarros por meio de tributação e política de preço mínimo contribuiu para a entrada massiva de cigarros contrabandeados no país. A realidade do contrabando de cigarros e suas apreensões não só mostrou isso, como também reforçou que as forças de segurança foram indispensáveis para esse combate, embora não suficientes. Portanto, o contrabando de cigarros poderia ser combatido tanto pelo lado da demanda (reduzindo a procura de cigarros contrabandeados) quanto pelo lado da oferta (prevenindo a entrada de cigarros contrabandeados no mercado).
Pengaruh Latihan SAQ Terhadap Peningkatan Kecepatan Lari 60 Meter Pada Atlet Sprinter Derako Athletics Club Jambi
Authors: Yuliawan Ely , Septriasa Irma
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan SAQ (Speed, Agility, and Quickness) terhadap peningkatan kecepatan lari 60 meter pada atlet sprinter derako Athletics Club Jambi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan menggunakan rancangan One group pre test â€“ post test design. Objek penelitian ini adalah Derako Athletics Club Jambi dengan populasi 20 orang dan sampel yang digunakan berjumlah 8 orang dengan teknik sampel acak. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan SAQ (Speed, Agility, and Quickness) terhadap peningkatan kecepatan lari 60 meter pada atlet sprinter derako athletics club jambi digunakan 3 uji dengan menggunakan aplikasi IBM SPSS Statistics 24 yaitu uji normalitas Shapiro wilk, uji homogenitas varians F, dan uji hipotesis T. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kecepatan lari 60 meter pada atlet sprinter Derako Athletics Club Jambi. Hasil pretest uji normalitas Shapiro Wilk sebesar 0,535 > 0,285 dan post test sebesar 0,809 > 0,285. Dari hasil uji homogenitas varian didapatkan F hitung (184,736) > F tabel (5,59).Hasil uji T menunjukkan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,00 < 0,05 dan nilai T hitung 13,592 > 2,44 T tabel. Berdasarkan pemaparan diatas dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh latihan SAQ (Speed, Agility, and Quickness) terhadap peningkatan lari 60 meter pada atlet sprinter Derako Athletics Club jambi.
Motivasi Siswa Mengikuti Ekstrakurikuler Tenis Meja di SMA Negeri 10 Kota Jambi
Authors: Utomo Memet Adi , Murniati Sri , Kurniawan Alexander
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yautu untuk mengetahui motivasi siswa mengikuti ekstrakurikuler Tenis Meja di SMA Negeri 10 kota Jambi. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang menggunakan metode survei. Berdasarkan analisis data motivasi siswa mengikuti ekstrakurikuler tenis meja di SMA Negeri 10 Kota Jambi pada indikator instrinsik termasuk dalam kategori  tinggi yaitu sebesar 82,76%, motivasi siswa mengikuti ekstrakurikuler tenis meja di SMA Negeri 10 Kota Jambi pada indikator ekstrinsik termasuk dalam kategori tinggi yaitu sebesar 82,58%, motivasi siswa mengikuti ekstrakurikuler tenis meja di SMA Negeri 10 Kota Jambi termasuk dalam kategori tinggi dengan besaran persentase sebesar 83% yang mana nilai tersebut berada dalam rentang interval antara 81-100%. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah motivasi siswa mengikuti ekstrakurikuler tenis meja di SMA Negeri 10 Kota Jambi termasuk dalam kategori tinggi.
Keterampilan Lay Up Shoot pada Peserta Ekstrakurikuler Bola Basket di SMP Negeri 2 Batanghari
Authors: Rahmatullah Muhammad Hendra , Ilham Ilham , Hasibuan Mhd. Usni Zamzami
Published: August 2024

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui keterampilan lay up shoot siswa peserta ekstrakurikuler bola basket SMP Negeri 2 Batanghari. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif yaitu karena peneliti ingin mengetahui keterampilan lay up shoot pada peserta ekstrakurikuler Bola Basket di SMP Negeri 2 Batanghari. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan total sampling berjumlah 18 orang. Berdasarkan hasil analisa data diperoleh keterampilan lay up shoot dari 18 orang yang memiliki kategori sangat baik dengan rentang 9-10  sebanyak 1 orang dengan persentase 6%, yang memiliki kategori baik dengan rentang 7-8 sebanyak 6 orang dengan persentase 33%, yang memiliki kategori cukup dengan rentang 5-6 sebanyak 3 orang dengan persentase 17%, yang memiliki kategori kurang dengan rentang 5-6 sebanyak 3 orang dengan persentase 17%, yang memiliki kategori sangat kurang dengan rentang 1-2 sebanyak 5 orang dengan persentase 28%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa keterampilan lay up shoot pada peserta ekstrakurikuler Bola Basket di SMP Negeri 2 Batanghari memiliki kategori baik dengan persentase 33%.
Pelatihan Model-Model Pembelajaran Inovatif Bagi Guru- Guru Di SMA N 2 Muaro Jambi
Authors: Sadikin Ali , Siburian Jodion , Arisandy Eka Putra Sembiring Dian , Mardiyanti Lely , Mursyd Danial
Published: August 2024

Berdasarkan keluhan kepala SMA N 2 Muaro Jambi pada waktu kami menyelenggarakan kegiatan pengabdian tahun 2022 bahwa masih banyak guru-guru yang mengajar menggunakan model pembelajaran konvensional. Harapan dari kepala sekolah adalah agar guru-guru memiliki keterampilan dalam menyelenggarakan pembelajaran dengan model- model pembelajaran yang inovatif. Sehingga pembelajaran di kelas akan menjadi lebih aktif, inovatif dan menyenangkan, serta tujuan pembelajaran tercapai dengan mudah. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian penyampaian materi tentang model-model pembelajaran inovatif, tanya jawab seputar model pembelajaran inovatif, dan kemudian dilanjutkan dengan simulasi sintaks model-model pembelajaran inovatif.
Perencanaan Keuangan dalam Rangka Menjaga Stabilitas Ekonomi Keluarga
Authors: Jamaili Salman , Mukhzarudfa Mukhzarudfa , Hizazi Achmad , Rahayu Sri , Yustien Reni , Yudi Yudi , Rahayu Rahayu
Published: August 2024

Rumah tangga merupakan satuan organisasi terkecil di tengah masyarakat. Apabila dianalogikan dalam suatu organisasi atau Perusahaan, maka ayah menjadi top manajemen tertinggi. Ibu menjadi sekretaris sekaligus pengelola dana keluarga. Posisi ibu ini sepertinya sederhana, tetapi sebenarnya memerlukan strategi khusus karena harus menjaga stabiitas ekonomi keluarga. Tujuan diadakannya pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan kepada individu/rumah tangga dilingkungan desa Simpang Karmeo, Kecamatan Bathiin XXIV Kabupaten Batanghari tentang mengatur keuangan keluarga melalui perencanaan keuangan untuk ibu-ibu rumah tangga. Metode yang digunakan adalah klasikal dengan pendekatan diskusi/tanya jawab dimulai dari tahapan perencanaan, tahapan pelaksanaan dan diakhiri dengan tahapan evaluasi dengan maksud agar materi dapat diterima oleh peserta dengan baik. Hasil yang diperoleh peserta pelatihan melalui simulasi atau praktek yang telah dilakukan yaitu peserta mampu menyusun dan merencanakan keuangan keluarga hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil simulasinya, selain itu peserta pelatihan termotivasi untuk mengatur keuangan agar dapat menabung dan berinvestasi hal ini terlihat dari antusiasme peserta dalam berbagai pertanyaan untuk memahami materi yang telah diberikan. Kegiatan Pelatihan ini bermanfaat dan memberikan tambahan pengetahuan bagi masyarakat khususnya ibu-ibu rumah tangga di Desa Simpang Karmeo dalam mengatasi permasalahan yang sangat kompleks yang mereka hadapi dalam mengatur dan merencanakan keuangan rumah tangga.
Analysis of Political Education Towards Elementary School Learning Process During The Covid-19
Authors: Aprilia Rani , Qibtiyah Mariatul , Budianto Kun , Beriansyah Alva
Published: August 2024

This research discusses the analysis of political education towards elementary school learning during the covid-19 pandemic in Palembang City. This research focuses on the political policy of Palembang City education in maintaining education to keep continuing during the covid-19 pandemic. The theory used is the political theory of education by Paulo Freire which is associated with Sarnoto's political concept of education. This theory is used to analyze the political education in Palembang City against the political policy of education during the covid-19 pandemic. The type of research used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. During the covid-19 pandemic, the political role of education is very important in the Palembang City Government because education is the pillar of a country's future. The political role of government education can be seen from the policies made to provide direction. In doing, the education continued operating even in the critical period of education condition during the covid-19 pandemic
Dilemma of Local Health Service Policy in the Era of National Health Insurance: A Political Perspective Analysis
Authors: Rilian Veby
Published: August 2024

The strengthening of political priorities in terms of developing health policies for various parties needs to be carried out both for the doctor and for the recipients of health services. Various health policies are influenced by various things based on certain contextual factors. In the Minister of Health Number 59 of 2014, it is stated that the amount of capitation funds is for first-level dental health services in independent practices, but it is not stated how much the capitation rate is for dental health services at community health centers. This research uses quantitative descriptive methods. The calculation method used is the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) method. The results of this study show that the average unit cost of dental health services at the Community Health Center is IDR. 104714. The largest unit cost is the GIC patching action. By using the activity-based cost calculation method, it can be seen that the largest costs for dental health services at the Community Health Center come from employee costs. And this shows that the situation is not fair for various parties. This raises a dilemma that is important to be discussed. The capitation rates set by the government are considered inappropriate for dentists in first-level health facilities. This can cause a decrease in the quality of health services provided by dentists at community health centers.
The Role of Parasocial Relationships in Minimizing the Affiliate Marketing Risks of the Generation Z
Authors: Fabilia Safira , Aprianingsih Atik
Published: August 2024

Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate whether the parasocial relationships can mitigate perceived risks in clicking affiliate marketing links. It also seeks to uncover strategies for affiliate marketers to boost click intention by understanding how these relationships reduce perceived risks.Methodology: This study employs a quantitative research method, utilizing surveys to gather data. It involved 384 Indonesian Gen Z respondents who are not only knowledgeable about affiliate marketing but also have at least one favorite marketer. The collected data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the software SmartPLS 3.2.9.Finding: The research uncovers that liking and perceived similarity have a positive effect on parasocial relationships. Furthermore, the parasocial relationship has a positive effect on risk reduction, which, in turn, positively affects the intention to click.Conclusion: The study concludes that successful affiliate marketers can benefit from harnessing parasocial relationships. This research offers practical insights for affiliate marketers seeking to increase their effectiveness and consumer engagement, highlighting the unique opportunity to boost click-through rates through the strategic use of parasocial relationships.
El rol del supervisor en la contratación estatal
Authors: Caicedo-Osorio Judith , Galvis-Carrillo Jairo , Ramirez-Navarro Dhanally
Published: August 2024

Teniendo en cuenta que en la actualidad existe un marco legal débil frente al rol del supervisor, se genera desconocimiento sobre la manera en que este debe proceder a la hora de enfrentarse a la contratación estatal, es por ello que la presente investigación indago sobre las funciones de control que debe ejercer un supervisor estatal partiendo desde la normatividad reguladora de competencias tanto de funcionarios como de contratistas, esto anterior partiendo desde el objetivo general, analizar el rol del supervisor en la contratación estatal colombiana a la luz de la normatividad vigente, lo que se lleva a cabo desde una investigación es de tipo cualitativo, la cual está enfocada en comprender los fenómenos, explorándolos desde la perspectiva de los participantes en un ambiente natural y en relación con su contexto, donde se obtuvieron como resultados relevantes la normatividad muy leve acerca de la ejecución de los contratos, esto debido a que se ha hecho énfasis en tener severidad a la hora de preparar y ejecutar las obligaciones de un contrato, con el fin de mantener de esta manera el control a la hora de dicha ejecución, cumpliendo a cabalidad cada uno de los apartados estipulados y propendiendo una supervisión que aporte de manera eficiente y trasparente a la contratación. Es por lo anterior que se hace indispensable que se lleve a cabo una correcta supervisión en la contratación estatal, lo cual se logra a partir del cumplimiento de las funciones de quien haga las veces de supervisor, quien además servirá de apoyo constante y podrá realizar auditorías que permitan el óptimo desempeño del mismo. Entonces, es necesario que esta persona cumpliendo a cabalidad la normatividad, tenga a su cargo responsabilidades que conlleven al control y vigilancia de la ejecución de los contratos.
The Influence of the Core Learning Model (Connecting, Organizing, Reflecting, Extending) on Critical Thinking Ability in Class X Geography Subjects in Man 1 Palu City
Authors: Anta Nurrahmah Dwi , Nisa Zumrotin , Khairurraziq  , Nurvita
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of CORE (Connecting, Organizing, Reflecting, Extending) learning on critical thinking skills in Geography Subjects. This type of research is quantitative with experimental methods. The quasi-experimental method is a scientific investigation that requires the researcher to manipulate and control one or more and observe the dependent variable, to see differences in accordance with the manipulation of the independent variables. The research design that will be used is a nonquivalent control group design, where this research uses a pretest and posttest carried out in both the experimental class and the control class. The results of the research show that there is a significant influence of the CORE (Connecting, Organizing, Reflecting, Extending) Learning Model on critical thinking skills in Class X Geography Subjects at MAN 1 Palu City. This is proven by the results of the t-test using the independent sample t-test formula. The results show a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.007 < 0.05 so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Class X students' critical thinking skills regarding geography learning using the CORE learning method.