bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FAKİR BAYKURT VE KEMAL TAHİR’İN YAPITLARINDA DİN VE EĞİTİM OLGUSUNUN KARŞILAŞTIRMALI SOSYOLOJİK ANALİZİ
Authors: YILMAZ Ebru , GÜLLÜPINAR Fuat
Published: October 2020

Bu çalışmada, Fakir Baykurt ve Kemal Tahir’in köy romanları köyde/köylüde batıl inançlar, din, eğitim, ilerleme/yenilik gibi olgular üzerinden karşılaştırmalı olarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma, köylünün içinde bulunduğu inanç, gelenek ve toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliği, eğitim ve ilerleme fikrinin yine köylüler tarafından nasıl değerlendirildiğini yazarların romandaki konuyu ele alış tarzları ve kahramanlarının söylemleri üzerinden analiz etmektedir. Fakir Baykurt’un Yılanların Öcü, Irazca’nın Dirliği, Onuncu Köy ve Tırpan; Kemal Tahir’in Sağırdere, Körduman, Köyün Kamburu bu olgular üzerinden karşılaştırıldığında bazı benzerlikler ve farklılıklar ön plana çıkar. Buna göre, Fakir Baykurt’un köyü ya da köylüyü ele alırken haksızlıklar karşısında sessiz kalmayan bazı “roman kahramanları”, Kemal Tahir eserlerinde pasif, çıkarcı, biat etmeye müsait bir hal alır. Köylünün, toplumsal cinsiyet eşitsizliğini içselleştirmesi ve ilerleme/yenilik fikrine karşı kapalı tutumu, dinin gündelik hayatın her alanını kuşatması, eğitime pragmatik bakış Kemal Tahir’in eserlerinde sıklıkla karşılaşılan öğeler iken, Baykurt’un eserlerindeki köylüler çoğu durumda yeniliklere açık, toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliği ve eğitim konusunda duyarlı, dinle mesafeli bir ilişkilenme olarak resmedilir. Fakir Baykurt’un çizdiği karakterlerin şehir hayatına özenmesi, köylünün traktöre karşı çıkmaması ve bu durumu iyi karşılaması nihayetinde köyden göçerken şehirdeki ilerlemenin cazibesi olarak aktarılır. Kemal Tahir’in çizdiği köylüler ise şehri kötülüğün, ahlaksızlığın, dinsizliğin yeri olarak addeder. Dolayısıyla ilerlemeye, dışarıdan müdahaleye karşıdır. Neticede yapılacak tren yoluna, fabrikaya, getirilecek traktöre/makineye karşı köylünün tavrı olumsuz olarak aktarılır. Dönemin koşulları açısından değerlendirildiğinde, Tahir’in köylü roman kahramanları gerçekte karşılaşma olasılığı daha yüksek türden köylü prototipi çizmektedir. Fakir Baykurt ve Kemal Tahir eserlerinde köylülerin eğitime bakışı noktasında da bir ayrılık söz konusudur. Fakir Baykurt’un kendisinin de öğretmenlik yapması köylülerin görece duyarlı çizilmesinde rol oynamıştır. Oysa Kemal Tahir’in metinlerindeki bakış açısına göre eğitim, köylerde medrese eğitimi ile sınırlıdır ve ancak statü sağlıyorsa değerlidir.
Investigating the Role of Physical Activity on Pulmonary Function among Cement Factory Workers
Authors: Dashti khavidaki Mohammad Hassan , Ramezani Javad , Minaeifar Amir Abbas
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Inhalation of suspended particulates in cement plants is one of the most important risk factors for pulmonary and respiratory problems for workers of these factories. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of physical activity on pulmonary function among cement factory workers.
Method: This  cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted among 82 cement factory workers. They were selected based on the available sampling method and volunteers were included in the study. According to Beck questionnaire, 48 people were categorized in the inactive and 34 in the active groups. Pulmonary function indices included VC, FVC, FEV1, FEV1, to FVC ratio. Furthermore, the forced expiratory flow of 25-75% (FEF 25-75%) and Spirometry were used to determine the pulmonary capacity of workers. Independent T-test was applied for comparing the two groups and SPSS software ver. 23 was run for data analysis.
Results: The results showed that VC, FEV1 / FVC, and FEF 25–75% indices in the active group were significantly higher than the inactive group (p /0,000) (p≥0.01) (p≥0.03). ). Moreover,  FVC and FEV1 indices in the active group were not significantly different (p≥ 0.18) (p 14 0.14) from the inactive group.
Discussion: Our investigations showed the positive effect of physical activity and exercise on the pulmonary parameters and respiratory function of the cement factory workers. Therefore, these people are recommended to exercise regularly during the week to prevent respiratory and health problems caused by high concentrations of cement dust.
The Relationship between Social Support and General Health among Employees of Ceramic Tile Industry: A case study
Authors: Roozbeh Behzad , Pourmovahed Zahra , Roozbeh Mehdi
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Workers' health is highly important since it affects a country’s industry. Social support plays an important role in employees’ health. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between social support and general health among employees of Yazd Ceram Tile Company in 2017.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 224 employees of Yazd Ceram Tile Company were selected using census sampling. Data collection instruments included demographic information questionnaire, Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), and Social Support Appraisals (SS‐A) scale. Data were analyzed by SPSS 21 software using Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests.
Results: Social support had an inverse relationship with all domains of general health. In other words, increased social support improved the employees’ general health.  Social support had a significant relationship with the two dimensions of social dysfunction and depression (p<0.0001 and p= 0.028, respectively).
Conclusion: The factory staffs were at a relatively good level of social support, but they were close to the cut-off point considering their general health level. In general, higher levels of social support can lead to higher levels of general health in employees. This relationship is more important in terms of social functioning and depression (two dimensions of general health).
Investigation and Identification of Human Factors Related to Traffic Accidents leading to injury or Death in Yazd City
Authors: Tarfiei Azam , Ehrampoush Mohammad Hassan , lotfi Mohammad Hassan , Adamizadeh Ali Reza , Namayandeh Seyedeh Mahdieh , Ghaneian Mohammad Taghi
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Traffic accidents are a major problem in the field of transportation in Iran. To address this problem, detailed studies are needed especially over the impact of human risk factors. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of identifying and recognizing the human characteristics associated with the occurrence of traffic accidents resulting in injury or death in the city of Yazd.
Method: In this cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study, Yazd traffic accident data were collected using simple sampling method. The data were collected on the basis of COM form 114 by traffic experts present at the accident scenes. After data collection, the data were entered into SPSS software version 20 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Mann-Whitney tests.
Results: A total of 2082 cases were studied in traffic accidents (pedestrians=8.8%, passengers=15.4%, and drivers=75.8%). The average age of injured and deceased persons in traffic accidents were 35.08±13.89 and 45.37±17.12 years, respectively. The most common human factors involved in traffic accidents were rush and acceleration (96.8%). Moreover, nonconformity of priority right was 98.9%. A statistically significant relationship was found between human factors and traffic accidents leading to death or injury (p-value=0.04).
Conclusion:  According to the findings, controlling human risk factors can reduce the risk of death and injuries in traffic accidents. Officials, policymakers, and planners can also plan on the most influential factor by carefully analyzing human errors in the event of a traffic accident.
Sacha inchi oil (Plukenetia volubilis) stabilized with antioxidants for addition in fresh cheese
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru s/n, Rimac, Lima 25, Perú, Castro JP , Vaca CF ,   Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru s/n, Rimac, Lima 25, Perú, Soto EJ ,   Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru s/n, Rimac, Lima 25, Perú, Vargas JR ,   Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Av. La Molina s/n, La Molina, Lima, Perú, García G ,   Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru s/n, Rimac, Lima 25, Perú, Bañon J ,   Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru s/n, Rimac, Lima 25, Perú, Neira EF ,   Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru s/n, Rimac, Lima 25, Perú, Tuesta Tarsila ,   Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Av. Túpac Amaru s/n, Rimac, Lima 25, Perú
Published: October 2020

SachaInchi (Plukenetiavolubilis) is a nut that has been grown in the Amazon Rainforest and the high Andes Mountains of Peru for countless centuries. The oil of this nut, natural source of omega 3, 6 and 9, has been recognized by its high antioxidant capacity in humans. In this work, oil from Sacha Inchi was fortified with two commercial antioxidants (Ecoprol 2020 and tocopherol) in order to prepare a fresh cheese from cow's milk. The antioxidant capacities of Sacha Inchi and commercial antioxidants were used as preservatives with the purpose to increase the shelf-life of fresh cheese besides nutritional content.The factorial method was necessary to prepare seven formulations in order to find the optimal concentration of the antioxidants added to Sacha Inchi oil and the addition of this oil to the fresh cheese.A sensory analysis was performed to choose the best formulation.The results showed that an oil formulation (F4) with tocopherol (150 mg/kg of oil) and Ecoprol2020 (1000 mg/kg of oil) displayed the lowest peroxide values (PI: 2.6 ± 0.1 meq O2/kg of oil, p < 0.001) and it was able to reduce approximately 50% of fatty acid oxidation in SachaInchi oil in relation to the PI control. Then, F4 was used to elaborate further nine formulations (F’1 –F’9), enriched with Sacha Inchi oil (1 to 4%) to prepare the fresh cheese. Microbiological analysis for all formulations were performed (limits of mold, yeasts, coliforms, salmonella, and bacteria) in order to meet the legal requirements of health and safety in Peru. The cheese taste acceptability was determined through the sensorial evaluation, which reached 7.2according to the 9-hedonic scale for F'5. Thus, an optimum fresh cheese was obtained from the formulation (F’5) with 22.5g/L of salt and 2.5% of Sacha Inchi oil enriched with 150 mg/kg of tocopherol and 1000 mg/kg of Ecoprol 2020. The cheese shelf-life was also evaluated, increasing it up from 7 days to 16 days in refrigeration.
Understanding the management practices of animal manure and associated risks of transference of bacterial pathogens to crop vegetables
Authors:   University of Mauritius, Réduit, Moka, 80837, Mauritius, Neetoo Hudaa , Goburdhun D ,   University of Mauritius, Réduit, Moka, 80837, Mauritius, Ruggoo A ,   University of Mauritius, Réduit, Moka, 80837, Mauritius, Pohoroo S ,   University of Mauritius, Réduit, Moka, 80837, Mauritius, Pohoroo A ,   University of Mauritius, Réduit, Moka, 80837, Mauritius, Reega K ,   University of Mauritius, Réduit, Moka, 80837, Mauritius
Published: October 2020

Manure is commonly used in agricultural production in Mauritius,but little is documented on the local management practices. Animal manure, in particular,is a livestock waste that harbors enteric microorganisms which are potentially pathogenic to humans. The objectives of the study were therefore (i) to shed light on the management practices of manure among cattle and poultry farmers (manure producers)and carrot and lettuce growers (manure end-users)and any associated health risks and (ii) to determine the prevalence of human pathogens (diarrheagenic Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium perfringens)in manure collected from farmers, vegetable crops fertilized with manure as well as manure-amended soil(MAS) used in crop cultivation.A survey was conducted through in-depth interviews with16 producers and 36 end-users to gather data on their MMP and their perception of the health risks associated with manure handling. Samples of manure, MAS and vegetables were also microbiologically analyzed to enumerate and/or detect pathogens.Findings revealed that cattle and poultry manure was an important resource for many small-holder vegetable farmers in Mauritius. The manure distributors or end users had no negative perception of the use of untreated manure for vegetable cultivation and were generally unaware of any biosecurity risks arising from the improper handling or subsequent use of untreated manure. Microbiological analyses however showed that 100% of manure samples collected from cattle farms and 58% of the poultry litter samples tested positive for pathogenic E. coli with population ranging from 3.3 to 6.5 Log CFU/g. Manure-borne pathogens were generally undetectable in the analyzed vegetables hence indicating a low risk of food borne infections. However, the systematic presence of pathogenic E. coli in cattle manure and frequent occurrence in poultry litter clearly point to a need for creating greater awareness amongst farmers on the occupational health risks associated with handling of raw or inadequately decomposed manure.This study therefore points to the health risks associated with enteric pathogens present in raw or untreated raw manure in Mauritius.
Dietary intake and cognitive development among children in Kisumu county, Kenya
Authors:   University of Nairobi, Kenya, Sawe Caroline , Kogi-Makau W ,   University of Nairobi, Kenya, Ettyang GAK ,   Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, Kimamo CO ,   University of Nairobi, Kenya
Published: October 2020

Varied nutrient-dense and high-quality diet are key to ideal growth and cognitive function in the early years of life. Nutrient deficiency can lead to negative functional effects of the brain and poor cognitive function. High rates of poverty in developing countries predispose children to malnutrition. This study aimed at exploring factors associated with dietary intake and cognitive development among children in Kisumu County, Kenya.This was across-sectional study survey that recruited 192 children aged less than 24 months. Food frequency questionnaire and Bayleys Scale for Infant Development kit was used to collect data.It was revealed that a total of 51% were girls with 30% aged below 6 months. Only 12%had cognitive scores above average. Child cognitive scores were linked with age (p= 0.022), carbohydrate (p=0.021), fat (p=0.011) and iron (p=0.022) intake. Only 34% and 32% of children consumed diets adequate in proteins and iron,respectively. Of children aged above 18 months, only 13% consumed diet adequate in iron. Factors associated with carbohydrate intake included:mother's marital status (p=0.036) and her level of income (p=0.028) while protein intake related to the type of housing (p=0.013). Fat intake was linked with the mother's marital status (p=0.009) and her level of income (p=0.001) while the iron intake was linked to the mother's level of income (p=<0.001) and her educational level (p< 0.001). Vitamin A intake was linked to the ability to pay rent by the household (p=0.016). Further analysis revealed that children whose fathers were earning more than Kenya shillings 3000.00 per month had 0.2 times lower risk of being above average on cognitive scores compared to those whose fathers were earning less than Kenya shillings 3000.00 per month,while those with an inadequate intake of carbohydrate had 8 times more risk of having cognitive scores above average compared to those whose diets were adequate.In conclusion, majority of children consumed diets inadequate in protein and iron while 12% of children had cognitive scores above average. Mother’s marital status, education and income influenced child’s dietary intake while their age groups and father’s income were associated with child's cognitive outcomes.Policies to enhance parental education and income level should be formulated to improve child's dietary and cognitive outcomes.
Quality characterization of bread retailed in Nairobi county, Kenya: Physico-chemical and microbial profiles
Authors:   University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya, Aftin HA ,   Kenya Bureau of Standards, P.O. Box 54974-00200, Nairobi, Kenya, Abong' GO ,   University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya, Okoth MW ,   University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya
Published: October 2020

With the ever-increasing intake and diversification of bread in sub-Saharan Africa, greater risks of food fraud are posed. The risks are even higher in the urban areas where both the formal and informal retail exist. Product diversification induced by incorporation of different ingredients in bread processing aggravates the risk of malpractices in processing that is evidenced in product quality. The current study employed a cross-sectional survey of bread retailed in the fourteen supermarkets located in Nairobi County, Kenya to determine their physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics. The study showed that brown bread had significantly (p<0.001) higher moisture and water activity, although the fibre and total solids in the brown bread were significantly (p<0.01) lower than the white bread. The greatest variability in the physico-chemical attributes was found in the acid insoluble ash, with a coefficient of variation of 82.04%. The highest proportion of the bread, 58.9%, fell short of meeting the regulatory stipulations of the acid insoluble ash. Significantly (p<0.05) higher proportion of the brown bread (60.7%) than the white bread (4.4%) had crude fibre contents less optimal than the regulatory stipulations. The greatest adherence to product quality stipulations was found in yeast and mould counts (100%), moisture content (99.1%) and pH aqueous extract (95.5%). Both the brands of bread and retail outlets had quarter of them recording higher moisture, water activity and total acid insoluble ash than the averages of breads traded in supermarkets; whereas the pH, fibre and total solids were lower(kmean clusters=2). Eight principal components maximally explained product variability in the breads, with similar trends of composition between moisture and protein, and fibre and total solids,whereby the latter pair had a negative correlation with the former. In conclusion, the study found that the formal sector still falls short of product quality regulatory stipulations,pointing to greater need to strengthen surveillance component of food control for this sector.
Laporan Kasus: Glaukoma pada Mata Kiri Anjing Cihuahua
Authors: Nggaba Erlin , Widyastuti Sri Kayati , Soma I Gede
Published: November 2020

Glaukoma merupakan kondisi tekanan intraokular (intraocular pressure/IOP) mengalami peningkatan karena obstruksinya sirkulasi aqueous humor. Hewan kasus adalah anjing ras Cihuahua dengan jenis kelamin betina, berumur enam tahun dengan berat badan 1,9 kg dan rambut berwarna coklat muda. Pemilik melihat hewan kasus mengalami kekurusan, mata kiri berair (hiperlakrimasi), kemerahan, bengkak, dan keruh/memutih. Hewan sempat diberikan terapi berupa injeksi antibiotik (penicilline-streptomicine) dan antiinflamasi (dexamethason), serta obat topikal berupa erlamycetin. Pascapengobatan dengan obat topikal selama tiga hari dengan pemberian dua kali sehari, hewan kasus tidak kunjung membaik, bahkan semakin parah. Pemilik memutuskan untuk tidak melanjutkan pengobatan. Pada pemeriksaan klinis teramati mata kiri mengalami exophthalmos, vaskularisasi pada sklera, terdapat refleks kedipan tetapi palpebrae tidak dapat menutupi mata secara sempurna saat berkedip, kekeruhan (opaque) menyeluruh pada kornea, bentuk kornea lebih cembung/menajam, tidak ada refleks pupil terhadap cahaya, tidak berespons terhadap manace test. Hasil IOP test sebesar 40 mmHg. Berdasarkan data tersebut, anjing kasus didiagnosis menderita glaukoma dengan prognosis buruk. Pengobatan dilakukan dengan pemberian brinzolamide 1% tetes mata dan timolol maleate 0,25% tetes mata sebanyak satu tetes dua kali sehari selama dua minggu. Setelah dua minggu pascapengobatan, tidak terjadi perubahan yang berarti pada tanda klinis mata hewan kasus. Hasil IOP test pada mata kiri mengalami penurunan menjadi 30 mmHg.
A systematic review of the machine learning algorithms for the computational analysis in different domains
Authors: Chahar Ravita , Kaur Deepinder
Published: October 2020

In this paper machine learning algorithms have been discussed and analyzed. It has been discussed considering computational aspects in different domains. These algorithms have the capability of building mathematical and analytical model. These models may be helpful in the decision-making process. This paper elaborates the computational analysis in three different ways. The background and analytical aspect have been presented with the learning application in the first phase. In the second phase detail literature has been explored along with the pros and cons of the applied techniques in different domains. Based on the literatures, gap identification and the limitations have been discussed and highlighted in the third phase. Finally, computational analysis has been presented along with the machine learning results in terms of accuracy. The results mainly focus on the exploratory data analysis, domain applicability and the predictive problems. Our systematic analysis shows that the applicability of machine learning is wide and the results may be improved based on these algorithms. It is also inferred from the literature analysis that at the applicability of machine learning algorithm has the capability in the performance improvement. The main methods discussed here are classification and regression trees (CART), logistic regression, naïve Bayes (NB), k-nearest neighbors (KNN), support vector machine (SVM) and decision tree (DT). The domain covered mainly are disease detection, business intelligence, industry automation and sentiment analysis.
Academic self-control scale for secondary school students: Validity and reliability study
Authors: BÜYÜK Hanife , ÖĞÜLMÜŞ Selahiddin , KAPÇI Emine Gül
Published: October 2020

Academic self-control refers to the individual's self-control behaviors in the academic field. The study reported in this article aims to develop a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating the academic self-control behaviors of secondary school students between the ages of 11-14. The study sample consists of 1087 students (female n = 545; male n = 539; unreported n = 3) in Ankara, Turkey. As a result of the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) conducted to evaluate the construct validity of the Academic Self-Control Scale (ASCS), two factors named "academic perseverance" and "academic attention" were determined. These factors explained 47.11% of the variance in the participants’ academic self-control scores. Additionally, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) results confirmed the suitability of the factor structure. The Academic Perseverance Scale was used for criterion validity, and a positive correlation (.74) was found. The internal consistency reliability measured using Cronbach Alpha was found .81. The test-retest reliability result was .93. These findings indicate that the ASCS could be used to assess academic self-control of secondary school students.
Entrepreneurial ecosystem and sustainability as catalysts for regional development: proposition of a theoretical framework
Authors: Siffert Paulo Vitor , Guimarães Liliane de Oliveira
Published: October 2020

The demands for a development model that considers the social and environmental dimensions, as well as the economic dimension, has become increasingly imperative, either by society in general or by the initiative of national or supranational bodies, as oversight and regulatory agencies. In this way, the precepts of sustainable development have been gaining more space in political agendas and civil debates. We propose here that this model of development, especially the one linked to strong sustainability (and relative to the branch of ecological economy), would be ideal. For this, based on literature review, we formulate a theoretical model that combines sustainable regional development (as a dependent variable), mediated by the independent variables of entrepreneurship and sustainability. That is, the objective of this paper is the proposition of a theoretical framework that assumes that the sustainable regional development can be reached from the articulation between the foment to the entrepreneurial activity and the precepts of sustainability. As an additive to this model, we also consider the construct of the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a catalyst for entrepreneurial activity at the regional level and sustainable entrepreneurship as a type of business conducive to a more equal income generation, improvement of social structure, and environmental preservation.
Imigração e cidades: uma cartografia da arena pública de apoio aos imigrantes e refugiados em Florianópolis
Authors: Santo Anderson Luís do Espírito , Andion Carolina
Published: October 2020

A imigração humana é um processo mundial e histórico e que vem se intensificando nos últimos anos, especialmente com o fenômeno global dos refugiados. Inserindo-se nessa temática mais ampla, este artigo busca discutir como a ação pública diante da imigração vem ocorrendo no âmbito das cidades brasileiras, a partir de um estudo conduzido na cidade de Florianópolis. Tendo por fundamento a sociologia contemporânea dos problemas públicos, de base pragmatista, busca-se compreender como se configura a arena pública que se mobiliza em torno desse problema público no quadro do Ecossistema de Inovação Social da cidade. Como resultado, foi possível, a partir da consideração da historicidade do problema público (escala macro), cartografar as iniciativas de inovação social que atuam junto aos imigrantes/refugiados na cidade (escala meso) e observar as atividades de duas iniciativas que atuam nessa arena pública, buscando levantar seus alcances e limites em termos de influência na ação pública da cidade.
Representações identitárias na cultura midiática – o lugar do estereótipo na produção humorística
Authors: Pavan Ricardo
Published: October 2020

Partimos da compreensão de que as estratégias de produção usadas nos humorísticos exprimem identificações estereotipadas do contexto sociocultural em que é reproduzido. Não tomamos a ideia de identidade como estática, natural, mas como constantemente reinventada e investida de novos significados. Embora leve-se em conta que nem todos se encontram sob uma mesma linguagem cultural, as perspectivas indicam que, ao consumirem um produto midiático humorístico, os espectadores refletem um sistema de representação do mundo. A conclusão é a de que a tessitura dos processos comunicacionais envolvidos nessa relação depende de uma série de dispositivos que acionam repertórios de significados e perspectivas de vinculação social.
Capital social no Brasil: uma análise de seus determinantes
Authors: Ribeiro Lilian Lopes , Boto Lucas Tomaz , De Oliveira Mayorga Fernando Daniel
Published: October 2020

O artigo analisa os fatores determinantes do capital social no Brasil. Com o intuito de atender esse objetivo, calculou-se inicialmente um índice de capital social com base na técnica dos componentes principais. São considerados para construção desse índice um total de vinte indicadores extraídos da WVS, onze deles relacionados a participação do entrevistado em organizações/associações e nove referentes a confiança interpessoal. A análise é feita a partir dos efeitos marginais do modelo logit. Dentre os resultados obtidos, constatou-se que a variável que mais tende a contribuir para a formação de capital social é a educação. Ter um curso superior tende a aumentar as chances de um indivíduo possuir, por exemplo, uma dotação “muito alta” de capital social em 14%. Observou-se também que quem mora nas regiões Centro-Oeste e Sul do Brasil são mais propensos a possuir um nível mais elevado desse capital. Já as variáveis dummies relacionadas ao gênero e a raça não apresentaram significância do ponto de vista estatístico. Deste modo, o fator discriminação, tendo como base essas variáveis, parece não interferir no processo de formação de capital social dos brasileiros. Como proposição de política, recomenda-se a intensificação de políticas públicas direcionadas fundamentalmente a expansão e a qualidade da educação no Brasil, uma vez que esse é o principal fator contribuinte para a formação de um alto nível de capital social no país.
Ativismo Judicial e a Implantação do Programa Família Acolhedora no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Sena Michel Canuto de , Silva Fernando Moreira Freitas da , Marques Heitor Romero , Bastos Paulo Roberto Haidamus De Oliveira
Published: October 2020

O presente artigo objetiva discutir a inércia dos municípios do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul na implementação do Programa Família Acolhedora em total descumprimento ao Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente. Por meio de pesquisa exploratória, a partir dos dados disponíveis no site do Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, será analisado o estágio atual de implementação do programa no Estado, que, conforme resultados apurados, apresenta um baixo grau de efetividade. Na sequência, a partir de revisão bibliográfica, será estudado o ativismo judicial como uma possível solução à inércia dos Poderes Executivo e Legislativo, observando os seus pontos favoráveis e contrários.
As interfaces do desenvolvimento local em 21 edições da revista Interações (2000-2010)
Authors: Giuliano Karen , Almeida Luciane , Castilho Maria Augusta
Published: October 2020

A presente pesquisa estudou a revista Interações sob a ótica dos conceitos e das práticas de desenvolvimento local. Objetivou destacar e identificar os conceitos e as práticas de desenvolvimento local inseridos em 21 edições da revista Interações, da Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (UCDB), nos períodos de 2000 a 2010. O trabalho, além do seu valor histórico, é classificado pelo método indutivo com abordagem qualiquantitativa para compreender os fenômenos de desenvolvimento local. Além do mais, tem especificidade exploratória e analítica, fazendo-se uso da pesquisa bibliográfica descritiva para oferecer ao leitor as concepções teóricas acerca dos conceitos de desenvolvimento local, com observações e experiências de trabalhos empíricos. Estabeleceu-se como objetivo das questões norteadoras deste estudo: apresentar a importância da revista Interações para docentes e discentes do Programa de Mestrado em Desenvolvimento Local, como também explorar e destacar seus marcos teórico-conceituais e o levantamento dos dados gerais dos artigos publicados (2000-2010). Os resultados identificaram 22 artigos científicos publicados na revista Interações (2000-2010) que tratam de cultura, identidade e diversidade na dinâmica territorial, com a inclusão de relatos e entrevistas sustentados por meio de pesquisas acerca dos conceitos e das observações práticas da temática. Concluiu-se que os resultados da pesquisa podem contribuir com a difusão de conhecimento entre docentes, discentes, pesquisadores, agentes locais e demais interessados no assunto em âmbito nacional e internacional.
Contingent capital and performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya
Authors: Amolo Amolo Elvis Juma , Rambo Charles Mallans , Wafula Charles Misiko
Published: October 2020

The purpose of the study was to examine how contingent capital influences the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study was underpinned on pragmatism paradigm which allows the use of a mixed-method approach and descriptive correlational survey research design. Structured questionnaires and interview guides were used for the collection of quantitative and qualitative data from a sample size of 94 participants out of a target population of 94 subjects. A validity test was done on the instruments and a coefficient of 0.775 obtained using the Content Validity Index while reliability involved pretesting of the instruments amongst the 10% of the participants and Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.781 obtained. The analysis was done using both descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics of Correlation and Regression at a significance level of 0.05 with the aid of SPSS version 25 and thematic content analysis of qualitative data for triangulation. The hypothesis was tested using Simple linear regression and Pearson Correlation Coefficient models and the result was: H0: Contingent capital does not significantly influence the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya was rejected since P=0.000<0.05. Therefore, the study concluded that there is a significant influence of contingent capital on the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study provides valuable knowledge on the effectiveness of contingent capital on the performance of hydroelectric energy projects for policy action and adoption by investors. It is recommended that Project management and policymakers should integrate Contingent capital to improve the performance of hydroelectric energy projects besides developing targeted policies for strengthening the implementation of contingent capital. Further research should be carried out on mechanisms of improving utilization of contingent capital in power projects in Kenya
Reformulation of regulation of giving subsidy of equitable health care and social security
Authors: Baan Bram B. , Suhariningsih Suhariningsih , Madjid Abdul , Yuliati Yuliati
Published: October 2020

Is giving the subsidy in the implementation of national health care security in line with the purpose of arrangement of Law of Republic of Indonesia Number 40 of 2004 on System of National Social Security? Health care security is a basic right of all citizens of Indonesia as regulated in Article 28 H paragraph (3) and Article 34 Article (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. This writing makes an analysis of the arrangement of subsidy of implementation of national health care security. Argumentation in this writing gives an analysis in doing reformulation of an arrangement of giving subsidy in implementation of national health care security as regulated in Article 14 paragraph (2) of Law of Republic of Indonesia Number 40 of 2004 on System of National social security, the program of national health care security is a program in the form of security done by the government, but in the implementation, it is done by using social insurance method. Premiums of poor people and deprived citizens are guaranteed by the state, formal premium is paid by the worker and employer while the informal worker pays the premium independently, by this system it makes injustice in the society. All costs of National health care security should be covered by the state as the aim of implementation of the Law of System of National Health Care Security and the government should use the method of system of security and not social insurance system.
The role of consumer innovativeness in consumer desire to try the transactions with sharia banking
Authors: Hamid Wahyuniati , Anto La Ode , Nasrul Nasrul
Published: October 2020

The study attempts to shed light on factors driving people to turn to sharia banks. The study focuses on consumer innovativeness with alternative capacity and value attractiveness as antecedents. The respondents are sharia banking consumers in Makassar. The sample size follows Malhotra 2007 formula. Respondents are reached through on-line interaction and offline contact on the spot of sharia banks. It applies the PLS tool for data analysis. It conceives that alternative seeking and innovativeness have significant effects on consumer innovativeness and desire to try the transactions with sharia banking, and consumer innovativeness has a significant effect on the desire to try the transactions with sharia banks. In this way, it explores the mediating role of consumer innovativeness in the relationship between alternative capacity and desire and that between value attractiveness and desire. Thus, the study has several novelties. It brings up new constructs such as alternative capacity, value attractiveness, and desire to try the transactions with sharia banking. The results would be that consumer innovativeness serves as a partial mediator in the relationship between alternative capacity and the desire, and a full mediator in that between value attractiveness and the desire.
Using Facebook to enhance student engagement in undergraduate sociology classes at Bangladeshi colleges
Authors: Afroz Mt Rozina , Ramlan Suria Selasih Angit Asra , Islam Md. Nurul , Anny Nusrat Zerin
Published: October 2020

This paper attempts to explore and improve the success of Facebook technology in undergraduate Sociology classes to enhance students’ engagement. Teaching Sociology in Bangladeshi colleges faces several challenges particularly in using Facebook which has been critically presented in this paper where student engagement has been defined from different aspects i.e. systematically and conceptually. It is found that Facebook is effectively used in various settings for strengthening academic achievements but is not used equally in developing countries like Bangladesh. Nevertheless, the scope of applying ICT technology like Facebook is widening as the use of devices becomes popular gradually. But for achieving the target a suitable plan and sincere efforts is essential which may ensure quality education and the output will be a valuable outcome in the ICT based globalized world
How do insiders and outsiders affect most Japanese CEOs’ profit manipulation?
Authors: Kobori Kazuhiko
Published: October 2020

This study investigates how insiders and outsiders affect the earnings management of CEOs by conducting a comparative analysis of insiders, trust banks, outsiders, and global investors. Interestingly, the holding shares of insiders and outsiders have opposite effects on CEOs’ opportunistic accounting behaviours.
SWOT analysis of BP. Tapera: A public housing savings implementing agency in Indonesia
Authors: Soeprapto Dedy Dewanto
Published: October 2020

This study aims to implement a SWOT Analysis of the operationalization of BP. Tapera (Badan PelaksanaTabungan Perumahan Rakyat or translated in English as Public Housing Savings Implementing Agency), so that we can see the challenges the agency is facing in the future. The research method used is the external analysis and internal analysis of the strategic management model. Based on the results of SWOT analysis research, there are opportunities for high economic growth and a large population, while threats are requiring high Operational costs and IT investment costs, whilst the strengths are a culture of mutual cooperation and transparent information system, on the other hand, weaknesses have no branches and weak human resources. In conclusion, BP. Tapera must immediately formulate and implement strategies to respond to the SWOT analysis.
Motivation and retention of teachers in private secondary schools in Kenya
Authors: Kariuki Anne
Published: October 2020

Employee retention has become a key focus of the human resource professional agenda. Organizations and schools have come to the conclusion that money could be saved by reducing employee turnover. However, studies have been inconclusive on motivating factors that lower employee retention. The main objective of this study was to determine the influence of motivation on the retention of employees in secondary schools in Kenya. Based on an exhaustive review of literature, three constructs of motivation were taken into consideration namely management. The major hypothesis of the study was that motivation significantly influences the retention of teachers in private secondary schools. To test the hypothesis, three sub-hypotheses were developed; compensation significantly influences employee retention; supervision significantly influences employee retention and psychological contract significantly influences employee retention.  A mixed methodology approach was adopted and data was collected using a structured questionnaire and a structured interview guide. Descriptive statistics including frequencies, correlation analysis, and linear regression were applied to test the research hypotheses. The regression results indicate that motivation is causing a 7.0 percent variation in retention, implying a weak relationship. The weak relationship can be explained by poor salaries, authoritarian supervision, and breach of the psychological contract.
Workplace loneliness and employee creativity from a positive perspective
Authors: Abdul Gafoor Sharmeela
Published: October 2020

In recent years, feeling lonely in the workplace has become a serious issue that has gained growing concern due to its complex outcomes. Limited research is available on workplace loneliness and empirical research on workplace loneliness is still in infancy. The purpose of this quantitative research study is to determine whether a positive relationship exists between workplace loneliness and employee creativity in the tourism industry of Maldives. I propose a moderated mediation model in which workplace loneliness foster employee creativity via personal identity and knowledge hiding hinders it, and this effect is moderated by team identification. Role transition and social identity theory are used as an explanatory framework for workplace loneliness and employee creativity. Results from a study of 204 individuals show that workplace loneliness is positively and significantly related to employee creativity. Further analysis identified that personal identity is positively and significantly related to the relationship between workplace loneliness and employee creativity. The discussion concludes that a subjective and personal experience; workplace loneliness can foster employee creativity. These results contribute to the literature on creativity and workplace loneliness by clarifying how and what influences of workplace loneliness are related to employee creativity. Recommendation for further research are give
Uniqueness of psychological contract in a faith-based organization (FBO)
Authors: Handayani Erna , Tjahjono Heru Kurnianto , Darmawan Akhmad
Published: October 2020

This study aims to explore the uniqueness of the psychological contract in the Faith-Based Organization (FBO). Psychological contracts, as part of the bond between individuals and organizations, are constantly evolving research. In line with the Conservation of Organizational Resources (COR) theory, organizations strive to defend their resources. Faith-Based Organization (FBO) is an organization with minimal written formal contracts. The bond with the members is a bond with the same values ??and goals. This research examines the psychological contract of FBO, from the aspects of formation, contribution, and violation. The formation of shared values ??which becomes the affective commitment of FBO members is specifically discussed because of the uniqueness of the organization with its ideological and religiosity sides. Using the lens of the COR theory, this study sees the psychological contract of the two elements of the FBO, namely members and organizations. This study is a literature review using traditional narrative methods. The results show that there have not been many in-depth studies of the psychological contract on religious organizations (FBO) with religious aspects that characterize the psychology of individuals in it. This study creates new gaps in research related to psychological contracts.
Auditors’ professional commitment, time budget pressure, independence, and audit quality
Authors: Lestari Melati Ayu , T Sutrisno , Rahman Aulia Fuad
Published: October 2020

This study aims to investigate the effect of auditors’ professional commitment and audit time budget pressure on audit quality mediated by auditors’ independence at the Republic of Indonesia Supreme Audit Agency (BPK RI). This study applies explanatory research with a questionnaire method. The survey was conducted in mid-2020. The questionnaire was distributed to the head office and representative offices of BPK RI in 34 provinces. The samples of this study were 132 auditors of BPK RI throughout Indonesia. Data analysis used the Partial Least Square test to examine the influence of the variables of auditors’ professional commitment, audit time budget pressure, auditors’ independence, and audit quality. The results of this study conclude that audit quality can be influenced by auditors’ professional commitment either directly or indirectly through auditors’ independence, while audit time budget pressure only indirectly affects audit quality through auditors’ independence. These findings indicate that the majority of BPK RI auditors have conducted quality audits because the majority of BPK RI auditors are parties with high professional commitment and parties who can work professionally under audit time budget pressure in every audit assignment by maintaining their independence. This is evidenced by the majority of BPK RI auditors who cannot be influenced by personal interference or closeness with the audited entity to produce quality audit reports (LHP).
ANÁLISE LOCACIONAL DAS ATIVIDADES PRODUTIVAS DO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS
Authors: Veloso de Melo Thiago , Marques de Oliveira Nilton
Published: October 2020

O artigo trata sobre a estrutura produtiva na geoeconomia do estado do Tocantins, começa em sua introdução tratando sobre as definições de estrutura produtiva, geoeconomia e fazendo uma breve abordagem sobre o estado. Logo após são definidas as teorias os objetivos, as teorias do desenvolvimento regional e de localização perpassando por Von Thunen, Christaller, Myrdal, North. Passando pela metodologia, buscou-se aplicar assim as teorias, aos dados extraídos do banco de dados RAIS (Relação Anual de Informações Sociais), do MTE (Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego) onde a partir do QL (Quociente Locacional), para serem feitas as análises e conclusões. Pode-se afirmar que a pesquisa cumpriu seus objetivos, foi possível extrair a partir dos dados da RAIS uma amostra do emprego formal tocantinense, contendo 185.121 observações para 2006 e 260.632 para 2016, foi possível estimar um QL confiável da geoeconomia do Tocantins e garantir um alto nível de confiança nas análises.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GLUCOMANNAN AND NANO ACTIVATED-CARBON AS HYPERCHOLESTEROL-LOWERING AGENTS
Authors: Trisandi Pasaribu Gunawan , K Waluyo Totok , Pari Gustan , Hastuti Novitri
Published: October 2020

Porang (konjac) plants have long been used as a food source and traditional medicine. Glucomannan derived from porang has been utilised for various uses such as antidiabetic and antihypercholesterolemia agent. This paper studies the mixture of porang flour and nano activated-carbon and its effect on the cholesterol activity of rats. The mixture of porang and activated carbon were subjected to test for male Sprague Dawley rats to test the antihypercholesterolemia activity. The result showed that concerted anticholesterol activity of porang and nano activated-carbon revealed the cholesterol level decreases in rat's blood. However, the different treatments of unleached and leached porang either leached porang and nano activated-carbon applied in the experiments showed that the levels of cholesterol decrease were slightly different (16–18%). Low glucomannan content as the alleged anticholesterol agent was regarded quite effective in lowering the cholesterol level in rat's blood and comparable with those of simvastatin which achieved 18% reduction. Therefore, it indicates potential utilisation as a functional food for a cholesterol-lowering agent. The involvement of activated carbon in the alleged anticholesterol agent (leached porang flour) did little in enhancing the cholesterol level decrease in rat's blood. The glucomannan in both leached porang flour and leached porang flour + nano activated-carbon shows potential utilisation as an anticholesterol agent. Yet, raw (unleached) porang is prospectively potential as a functional food for cholesterol-lowering.