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Development of Employee Retention Strategies for the New Zealand Construction Industry
Authors: Abdolmaleki Goldis
Published: April 2022

The construction industry is one of the major employers in New Zealand and a significant contributor to economic growth. One of the main problems surrounding the construction sector is employee turnover. Voluntary employee turnover is costly and adversely impacts construction organizations. The long-term skill shortage issue within the industry and voluntary turnover, necessitate the retention of a qualified workforce. The development of effective employee retention strategies requires an understanding of turnover. Although the employee turnover phenomenon has been studied in different occupational groups and sectors, construction employee turnover has yet to be extensively investigated. Given the importance of the construction sector in New Zealand and the long-term difficulty of filling vacancies in professional roles, this research aims to develop retention strategies for professionals in the New Zealand construction industry. A mixed-methods approach will be applied. The qualitative stage using semi-structured interviews will identify the impact of employee turnover on construction organizations. It will provide practical implications about the importance of addressing turnover issues within construction organizations. During the next stage, a conceptual framework will be developed and tested using quantitative data from professionals in the New Zealand construction sector. This research will indicate the interaction effect of various factors on professionals’ turnover intention and further provide strategy implications for the retention of professionals within construction organizations. It makes practical and theoretical contributions to construction practices and literature. In practice, generated knowledge will ascertain the relative importance of different constructs on employees’ quitting decisions. It will help organizations to understand the underlying constructs of intention to quit and implement effective retention strategies. Theoretically, this research examines the possible mechanisms in which the integration of various factors leads to turnover intention. Further, it expands previous research to address repeated calls on studying employee turnover in different contexts.
Oral health practitioners’ knowledge and attitudes about child abuse and neglect
Authors: Han Heuiwon (Chris)
Published: April 2022

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a significant issue for New Zealand – evidence suggests at least one in five children have had statutory child protection reports, with approximately 10% substantiated (Rouland & Vaithianathan, 2018). Given that the government provides free dental care to tamariki, and oral manifestations of CAN are commonly evident (Sarkar et al., 2021), oral health practitioners (OHP) are in a critical position to detect signs and symptoms of CAN and report to child protection agencies. The government’s guidelines and legislation support OHP’ roles in child protection, yet there is a gap between policy and practice. Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) and Dental Therapists (DTs) provide dental care to children and adolescents aged under 18 years old in public and private dental sectors. Descriptive exploratory survey research was conducted to understand the knowledge and attitudes of OHTs and DTs in detecting and reporting CAN in a dental setting. Findings of the anonymous survey (n = 92, response rate = 15.8%) indicated 77% of participants had suspected CAN during their careers; however, only 21% have ever reported a suspected case. OHTs and DTs have encountered an average of 6.8 potential CAN cases during their careers. Still, only 1.8 potential cases were reported to child protection agencies. Participants identified fear of false reporting (70%) and further violence (57%), and a lack of knowledge to detect (48%) and report (56%) as potential barriers. Findings confirmed knowledge and attitude gaps of OHTs and DTs towards CAN. Inadequate knowledge of reporting processes and ethical dilemmas were common barriers to taking action. Such an effort to enhance the knowledge and attitudes of OHTs and DTs will be necessary to promote child safety and wellbeing. In this presentation, I will discuss potential areas to focus to improve OHP’s responsiveness in child protection.
Political Economy of Happiness: Greatest happiness for the greatest number
Authors: Tobden Jamba
Published: April 2022

Nations, institutions and researchers around the world are increasingly demanding their governments set out a systemic change to humanize the present order of the world. Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) index is a deliberate attempt to embed Bhutanese values into national governance structures. GNH provides clarity of what it means to be a politician, a public servant as citizens and government machineries and as individual human being, and that clarity is primarily the need to pursue everything in moderation, and the need to provide policy, focus and sharpness. Bhutan measures happiness through nationwide GNH surveys every five years. The latest GNH survey report shows that the perception of government performance is among the lowest of the 33 indicators, and was the most prominent decrease in the sufficiency level on people’s perception of the government performance across the 33 indicators. For Bhutan to achieve GNH, this indicator must be investigated in depth, therefore, this thesis centres on a significantly understudied context of government performance as it explores the nature of GNH qualitatively. This work is of national importance to Bhutan, representing a high-level and intellectually rigorous engagement with national policy for social good. The qualitative exploration in this study offers a unique examination into the interpretations and complexities of perceptions of the political economy of GNH, underpinning an intricate and textured picture of the lives of Bhutanese. The greatest strength of this thesis is that I have been able to conduct in-depth interviews with policy experts: such as the Presidents of political parties, Members of Parliament, Chief Policy Officers of government, and leadership of government, corporate and private institutions. In addition, this study has wider educational, economic, and social policy implications for countries seeking to structure national identities which go beyond employability, clearly aligning with AUT’s vision for its graduates.
Mining GitHub to Identify Open-Source Software Health in Blockchain Projects
Authors: Nijsse Jeff
Published: April 2022

GitHub represents the largest open-source software (OSS) community hosting over 100 million repositories by 56 million developers. Since the rise of Bitcoin [1], blockchain projects have grown dramatically and 84% of the top 200 are hosted on GitHub. Growth inspires many new initiatives and clones, but few projects survive. Identifying healthy projects can assist developers looking to contribute to OSS and researchers seeking innovative teams in addition to reducing fraudulent activity. This presentation is part of a larger ongoing study investigating OSS blockchain performance and health. The hypothesis to be studied is that the health of an OSS project can be determined through publicly available data. This will be investigated by answering the research question: How can factors that influence the health of OSS be identified? The methodology is adapted from a framework for extracting, processing, and analysing OSS [2] that combines eleven variables into a measurement model. Latent variables are introduced to represent the constructs of community engagement, project robustness, and public interest. Statistical analysis methods are employed both for the development and specification of the measurement model and the construction and evaluation of its structural efficacy. Validation is by two mechanisms: confirmatory factor analysis applied to the measurement model and structural equation modelling to estimate the validity of the relationships [3]. In the broader study a tool is to be developed to monitor health and highlight areas for innovation. Preliminary findings indicate that community engagement and project interest are positively correlated to robustness, which, in turn, is expected to be a predictor of software project health. A future hypothesis is that healthy projects can be a leading indicator of innovative technology and practice. If OSS communities and projects can be monitored for health, stake holders can identify areas of strength and weakness, extending to industries beyond blockchain.
Caracterul subsecvent şi individualitatea infracţiunii de spălare de bani în raport cu infracţiunile de corupţie. Realitate practică sau deziderat?
Authors: Șerban Doris Alina
Published: April 2022

Prezentul studiu analizează într-o manieră succintă raportul dintre infracţiunea de spălare de bani şi infracţiunile de corupţie, atunci când preţul influenţei/mita este remisă prin utilizarea unei operaţiuni juridice fictive, în scopul de a disimula comiterea faptei de corupţie. În prezent, tendinţa organelor judiciare într-o astfel de paradigmă este aceea de a reţine infracţiunea de spălare de bani atât în sarcina celui care dă cât şi în sarcina celui care primeşte (desigur, în concurs cu infracţiunea de corupţie, atunci când acest lucru este posibil). Considerăm că o astfel de abordare este criticabilă, pentru că ea nu are în vedere trăsăturile fundamentale ale infracţiunii de spălare de bani, respectiv individualitatea şi caracterul subsecvent al acesteia faţă de infracţiunea predicat. Raportat la aceste două trăsături, credem că borna temporală de la care se poate discuta despre reţinerea unei infracţiuni de spălare de bani este aceea a primirii folosului, direct sau indirect prin intermediar.
Pedeapsa principală rezultantă în ipoteza concursului de infracţiuni şi a pluralităţii intermediare
Authors: Anghel Răzvan
Published: April 2022

Este cert faptul că pot exista o multitudine de situaţii de fapt diferite în care o persoană a comis mai multe infracţiuni. Or, deşi nu toate aceste situaţii de fapt au fost reglementate expres, din varii motive, concursul de infracţiuni şi-a găsit locul în legislaţiile penale de-o bună bucată de timp.

În cuprinsul prezentului articol am încercat să prezint modalitatea de calcul a pedepsei rezultante astfel încât să cuprindă toate ipotezele regăsite în practică, prezentând şi algoritmul ce ar trebui urmat şi, desigur, identificând unele probleme şi propunând modalitatea de soluţionare a acestora.
Blood concentration of symmetric dimethylarginine correlates with kidney damage as assessed with a proposed histologic grading system for chronic kidney disease in tigers (Panthera tigris)
Authors: Andrews Blake J. , Cushing Andrew C. , Murphy Rachel E. , Wilson Emily M. , Sula Mee-Ja M.
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

To determine the utility of blood symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) concentration measurement as a diagnostic tool for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in tigers (Panthera tigris) by comparing results for SDMA with those for traditional renal biomarkers and investigating correlations between these biomarkers and histopathologic kidney changes in tigers with CKD.

SAMPLE

Blood, urine, and kidney samples from 35 tigers with CKD from 2 sanctuaries.

PROCEDURES

Blood (serum or plasma) and urine samples were collected antemortem. Necropsy, including gross and histologic assessment, was performed for tigers that died or were euthanized for quality-of-life reasons. Results for CKD biomarkers in blood (BUN, creatinine, phosphorus, and SDMA concentrations) and urine (protein concentration, urine protein-to-creatinine ratio, and urine specific gravity) were evaluated for correlation with histologic kidney damage scored with an objective grading scale defined by percentage of inflammation, fibrosis, and tubular atrophy.

RESULTS

Symmetric dimethylarginine had the strongest significant correlation (ρ = 0.667) with histologic kidney damage score, followed by urine specific gravity (ρ = –0.639), blood creatinine concentration (ρ = 0.624), and BUN (ρ = 0.588). No significant correlation with kidney score was identified for blood phosphorus concentration, urine protein concentration, or the urine protein-to-creatinine ratio.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

We recommend SDMA be prioritized as a renal biomarker in tigers, with SDMA results considered in addition to those of other traditional renal biomarkers when assessing kidney function in tigers. Additionally, the grading scale we developed could be replicated across patients and pathologists for more consistent postmortem assessment of CKD in tigers.
Retrospective review reveals few complications of ovarian pedicle tie in 15,927 cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy at a large HQHVSN clinic and training facility in the United States: 2017–2018
Authors: Rigdon-Brestle Karla , Accornero Veronica H. , Amtower Michelle , Slater Margaret R.
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

To determine the rate of complications associated with the ovarian pedicle tie procedure in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy and examine whether cat characteristics or surgeon experience level were associated with complications.

ANIMALS

15,927 cats that underwent ovariohysterectomy with the ovarian pedicle tie procedure between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018.

PROCEDURES

Data were extracted from electronic and paper medical records. Complications were coded by a veterinarian blinded to surgeon experience level. Complications (pedicle drop or tear, pedicle hemorrhage, and pedicle-related death) were summarized as counts and percentages. Univariate associations between cat characteristics (eg, age, weight, reproductive status, and ownership) and surgeon experience level (clinic veterinarian vs training veterinarian or veterinary student) and each outcome were estimated separately for veterinarian and student training clinics.

RESULTS

A pedicle drop or tear occurred in 0.3% (n = 49) of cats and was significantly more likely among veterinary students. Most (41/49 [84%]) pedicle drops and tears did not result in hemorrhage. Only 19 of 15,927 (0.12%) cats had pedicle-related hemorrhage, and in all instances, hemorrhage was corrected intraoperatively without serious complication or death. Cat characteristics and surgeon experience level were not related to pedicle hemorrhage.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Results support previous evidence that the ovarian pedicle tie procedure is safe in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy when performed by experienced surgeons or novice surgeons under supervision. Given the reduced anesthetic time associated with the procedure, the ovarian pedicle tie should be considered an acceptable standard practice in all practice settings.
Retrospective analysis of risk factors, clinical features, and prognostic indicators for urolithiasis in guinea pigs: 158 cases (2009–2019)
Authors: Edell Analisa S. , Vella David G. , Sheen Joanne C. , Carotenuto Sarah E. , McKee Talon , Bergman Philip J.
Published: April 2022

OBJECTIVE

To investigate risk factors, clinical features, and prognostic indicators in guinea pigs with urolithiasis.

ANIMALS

158 guinea pigs with urolithiasis.

PROCEDURES

Medical records of an exotics animal specialty service were searched, identifying guinea pigs with urolithiasis. Signalment, clinical data, and outcomes were recorded. Variables of interest were analyzed for statistical associations with outcome.

RESULTS

Overall, 54.4% (86/158) of animals survived to discharge. Median survival time was 177 days. Females (53.2%; 84/158) were more common than males (46.8%; 74/158). Males were presented younger (mean age, 3.64 years) than females (4.41 years). In 81 of 154 (52.5%) cases, animals were presented with primary urinary concerns, while 73 (47.5%) presented for nonurinary primary concerns. Females more commonly presented with distal urinary tract urolithiasis (63/84; 75%) but fared better overall with a longer median survival time (1,149 days) than males (59 days). Surgical intervention was not a risk factor for nonsurvival; however, increased age (> 4.1 years), male sex, anorexia, weight loss, and lower rectal temperature (< 37.2 °C) on presentation were associated with nonsurvival. Reoccurrence was noted in 13.9% (22/158) of cases, at an average of 284 days.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Urolithiasis should always be considered a differential diagnosis for any unwell guinea pig. In particular, distal urinary tract urolithiasis should be considered in females. A poorer prognosis was associated with older, male guinea pigs, and those displaying anorexia, weight loss, and hypothermia. The need for surgical intervention should not confer a poorer outcome. Further studies are needed to determine specific risk factors and identify possible preventative measures.
Molecular docking and pharmacokinetics studies of Curcuma longa (Curcumin) potency against Ebola virus
Authors: Adepoju Adewusi John , Latona Dayo Felix , Olafare Oluwafemi Gbenga , Oyebamiji Abel Kolawole , Abdul-Hammed Misbaudeen , Semire Banjo
Published: April 2022

The Ebola virus disease causing hemorrhagic fever in human, has been known for nearly about 40 years, with the most recent outbreak being in West Africa creating humanitarian crisis, where over 11,308 deaths were recorded as reported in 30th March, 2016 (World Health Organization). Till now, Ebola virus drugs have been far from achieving regulatory FDA approval, and coupled with toxicity of these drugs, it is become imperative to appraise the available trail drugs, as well as looking into alternative natural resources of tackling menace. Therefore, in silico methods were used to assess the potency of the bioactive phytochemical, Curcumin from Turmeric and results compared with those obtained for some selected trial drugs in use for the treatment of Ebola virus. This study is focused on molecular docking of Curcumin and eight commercially available drugs (Amodiaquine, Apilimod, Azithromycin, Bepridil, Pyronaridine, Remedesivir and Tilorone) against Ebola transcription activator VP30 proteins (PDB: 2I8B, 4Z9P and 5T3T) and their ADMET profiling. The results showed that binding affinity (ΔG kJ/mol) ranged from -5.8 (Tilorone) to -7.3 (Remdesivir) for 218B, -6.4 (Tilorone) to -8.2 (Pyronaridine, Remedesivir) and -5.8 (Bepridil) to -7.4 (Pyronaridine). Curcumin could be more desirable as inhibitor for than Tilorone, Dronedarone and Bepridil in the treatment of Ebola virus; the ADMET profile revealed that Curcumin presents attractive pharmacokinetic properties than the trial drugs.
Identifying the core competencies of backup nurses in the acute care hospital through a modified Delphi process†
Authors: Feng Yan-Ying , Shi Guang , Huang Xi-Mei
Published: April 2022

Background

The backup nurses are created to meet emergencies in the case of inadequate nursing staff and emergency circumstances, and there are no clear definitions of the core competencies for training and evaluation of backup nurses in the acute care hospitals in China.

Methods

This study used a modified Delphi process where an initial list of potential competencies is established following a framework of training need analysis (TNA), literature review, and focus groups. This process generated as a list of 47 core competencies, which is presented to an expert panel (n = 20) for consideration in two rounds.

Results

As determined by the survey, a combination of 26 core competencies in three specified categories is identified: professional practice ability, critical thinking ability, and interpersonal skills. A total of 154.99 h is required to complete all 26 core competencies, and each item has a corresponding evaluation method.

Conclusions

The core competencies provide a scientific basis for the hospital nursing managers to train and evaluate backup nurses, and it may ensure consistency in standards across the country.
Undergraduate nursing students’ experiences of online learning: gaining access in resource-limited circumstances†
Authors: Ligita Titan , Mita  , Murtilita  , Winarianti
Published: April 2022

Background

In response to the need to mitigate the increase in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, nursing students undertake online learning in almost all nursing education institutions in Indonesia. These students face distinctive learning experiences, which have not yet been identified in the Indonesian context. This study aimed to explore students’ experiences of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We used a descriptive exploratory design. Eleven students from three nursing education institutions in Indonesia were interviewed through telephone calls or video conference applications.

Results

One main theme, Gaining access in resource-limited circumstances, was developed to describe students’ experience of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This theme was supported by five subthemes: struggling for internet connection; becoming familiar with the applications; flexibility; supported by others; and dealing with limitations.

Conclusions

This current study provides insights into what support should be provided for nursing students to manage limitations in the online learning process.
The selected aspects of determining the technical readiness of cars in a transport system scheduled to be operated
Authors: Kruk Zygmunt
Published: April 2022

This paper is focused on determining the technical readiness of cars in a transport system scheduled to be operated. In this way, cars are used in natural or military disaster recovery systems. Determining the technical readiness according to the average number of defects without taking account of the intensity of using them and mileage at the beginning of operation prevents from making a detailed assessment of the technical readiness of particular cars up to date. This manuscript attempts to prove a thesis that determining the operational readiness of cars, especially those scheduled to be operated, including functional and task readiness, requires monitoring of damages in time separate for every car.
Preventive Renewal Model with Diverse Maintenance Activities
Authors: Lewandowski Jakub
Published: April 2022

The paper presents a developed computational model based on decision- random models, which allows us to develop a strategy for preventive renewal of complex technical objects whose maintenance activities cover various actions. Depending on the renewal type, diversification of the cost and maintenance time may influence the interval at which preventive renewal should be performed. The developed algorithm takes into account the predicted time of proper operation based on the probability distribution of operating time to failure, as well as the cost of each preventive action and potential failure. The defined strategy is a set of activities that must be performed every specified time interval in a manner that is economically justified and minimizes the risk of failure. The technical object on which the model is discussed is the wheel tyre of a rail vehicle.
A Comparative Analysis of Competitive Trade in a Cluster Market of the European Union: The Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) Index
Authors: Adigwe Edward O.
Published: April 2022

This research is concerned with the comparative analysis of competitive trade within the cluster market economies of the European Union. The aim of this paper is to carry out trade analysis within the competing countries in the European market from 2009 to 2018 which represents the period after the global crisis of 2008 and prior to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2019 for the purpose of determining the extent of competitive trade within the European economies. The chosen metric is Béla Balassa’s Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) index used for determining various countries’ comparative advantage or disadvantage in trade. The findings show that the countries with RCA > 1 thrive economically in comparison to other competing lower economies. And the fact that the European Union economy thrives on mechanized trade other than agricultural products irrespective of the competitive market. This study is a significant contribution towards improving the Ricardian model of comparative advantage on trade within a cluster market in the European economies.
An analytical model for wicking in porous media based on statistical geometry theory
Authors: Gao Hui , Li Guangyu , Wang Zhongjing , Xu Nuo , Wu Zongyu
Published: April 2022

In this work, an analytical model describing liquid wicking phenomenon in porous media was constructed, based on the statistical geometry theory and the fractal theory. In the model, a new structure-property relationship, depicted by specific surface, porosity, tortuosity, pore fractal dimension, maximum pore size of the porous media, was introduced into the energy conservation equation. According to the theoretical model, the accumulated imbibition weight in porous media was achieved, and the predictions were verified by available experimental data published in different literatures. Besides, structure parameters influencing the imbibition process upon approaching equilibrium height were discussed. The model and results in this work are useful for the application of porous media in scientific research and industry.
Theoretical Correlations Between the Cumulative Absolute Velocity and Performance Point for a Seismic Analysis of Framed Structures
Authors: Amar Kahil , Eddine Hannachi Naceur , Mohand Hamizi , Ahmed Mebarki
Published: April 2022

The present paper investigates the effect of the harmfulness of a potential earthquake on structural and seismic risks. It takes into account the magnitude, epicentral distance, and pseudo depth at the hypocenter as well as the soil classification in order to generate synthetic seismic motions to be considered as signal inputs for a structural seismic analysis. The most typical typology of dwellings and buildings that are widely existing in Algeria, i.e., a reinforced concrete frame structure, is considered for the case study. The results show that the theoretical models developed in this study are able to predict the performance point (spectral displacement) according to the cumulative absolute velocity. They also show that(CAV-Sd) (Sd being the spectral displacement of the performance point defined by a pushover analysis) is slightly influenced by the value of the ultimate displacements of the structures and the soil parameters (shear velocity Vs).
An Analysis of the World Paper Industry with a Focus on Europe and Trade Perspective
Authors: Aytaç Ayhan , Korkmaz Murat
Published: April 2022

The pulp and paper manufacturing industry is currently facing sweeping changes due to the fact that supply and demand are dominated by different global players. These changes have significant effects not only on the paper and pulp production of countries but also on world economies thanks to the high level of trade between countries around the world. Based on the historical development of paper, our study examines today’s production around the world economies, shows the latest commercial trends in the paper and pulp trade, and makes a prediction on the effects of the data belonging to this sector on the trade of countries through using panel regression models. According to our results, we determined a significant relationship between the total world paper and cardboard production in Turkey and the European Union and the amount of pulp. On the other hand, a partial relationship was found between the European Union and Turkey’s paper production. In addition, we concluded that the amount of pulp used in paper and cardboard production was the factor causing the total paper production in the European Union and Turkey. In other words, we have established as a result of the analysis that as the amount of pulp used in paper and cardboard production increases, paper and cardboard production also increases at the same rate.
Evaluating the Effect of Managers’ Narcissism on Bankruptcy Risk Among Companies Listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange
Authors: Faghekarimi Shahriar , Ohadi Fereydoon , Nikomram Hashem , Royaei Ramzanali
Published: April 2022

Bankruptcy or default is a situation, in which, a business company or enterprise gets unable to pay its debts and cannot meet its obligations. Different reasons can cause bankruptcy that mismanagement seems to be one of the most important reasons for bankruptcy. This study aimed to examine the effect of managers’ narcissism on bankruptcy risk among companies operating on the Tehran Stock Exchange. This is a quasi-experimental research of post-event type, which falls into the field of positive accounting research based on real information. The final sample of this study was chosen using the systematic elimination (screening) and non-randomized sampling method, including 177 companies in a period of 8 years from 2013 to 2020. The research data were extracted annually from the Codal website, which were entered in the EVIEWS10 software following calculations in EXCEL software to examine the research relationships and hypotheses. The results of testing the research hypothesis revealed that the managers’ narcissism has a significant impact on the bankruptcy risk. The results obtained were consistent with the results of previous empirical studies indicating that improving the ability and characteristics of managers can enhance the performance of the company.
ТРАДИЦИОННАЯ ОДЕЖДА В СИСТЕМЕ СЕМЕЙНОЙ ОБРЯДНОСТИ УКРАИНЦЕВ И БЕЛОРУСОВ В ПРИМОРЬЕ: ТРАДИЦИИ И ИННОВАЦИ
Authors: Стрельцова И.В.
Published: April 2022

Статья содержит основные результаты исследования знаковых свойств традиционной одежды украинцев и белорусов в Приморье в контексте семейной обрядности. Автор анализирует обрядовые функции различных компонентов традиционного костюма в свадебной, родильно-крестильной и похоронно-поминальной обрядности крестьян-переселенцев и их потомков. На основе сопоставления материала материнского фонда и данных музейных, архивных и полевых источников рассматривается вопрос о степени сохранности и трансформаций культурно-исторических традиций в регионе позднего освоения. Ключевые слова: Приморье, переселенцы, украинцы, белорусы, традиционная одежда, семейная обрядность
ЛИЧНОСТЬ К.Н. ЛЕОНТЬЕВА КАК ОСНОВА ЕГО ТВОРЧЕСКОГО НАСЛЕДИЯ: ОТ ЭСТЕТИЗМА К ЦЕРКОВНО-МОНАШЕСКОМУ ИДЕАЛУ И АПОЛОГИИ СТАРЧЕСТВА
Authors: Пишун С.В.
Published: April 2022

В статье утверждается, что специфика философских построений К.Н. Леонтьева связана с особенностями его творческой личности. Эстетизм Леонтьева как важнейшая черта его натуры имеет ярко выраженный антиэгалитаристский и антилиберальный характер. Вместе с тем, этот свой «эллинистический» эстетизм К.Н. Леонтьев сознательно подчиняет религиозной вере или «церковным началам». Он указывает на необходимость усиления роли монашества в общественной и церковной жизни, а также признает старчество источником святости и верности православию. Ключевые слова: К.Н. Леонтьев, эстетизм, апология красоты, «внешний аморализм», византизм, православие, монашество
ПТИЦЫ-МИФОЗОИ В МИФОЛОГИИ АЙНОВ И КОРЕННЫХ НАРОДОВ АМУРА И САХАЛИНА
Authors: Осипова М.В.
Published: April 2022

В устном народном творчестве айнов, коренных жителей тихоокеанских островов, встречаются образы мифологических птиц, отличающихся своей физиологией от обыкновенных представителей пернатых. Таких птиц в айнской мифологии три – кесорап, хури и тойпук-ун-чири. В статье предпринята попытка осмыслить этот феномен айнской мифологии посредством изучения путей появления птиц-мифозоев в мифологии айнов, выполняемых ими функции, а также сопоставления их образов с аналогичными образами птиц у соседствующих с айнами тунгусо-маньчжуров и нивхов Амура и Сахалина. Ключевые слова: айны, фольклор, птицы-мифозои, тунгусо-маньчжуры, нивхи Амура и Сахалина
Развитие международного туризма в Приморском крае: китайское направление
Authors: Сазыкин Андрей Михайлович , Широкова Анастасия Владимировна
Published: April 2022

В дореволюционной России и в первые годы Советской власти Приморье имело тесные контакты с Китаем, в том числе и по линии туризма. Сложные политические взаимоотношения с соседом обусловили практически полное прекращение туристских контактов вплоть до 1992 г. Политическая либерализация российского общества и открытие Владивостока для посещения иностранных туристов и определили возрождение международного туризма Приморья. Международный туризм Приморского края прошел путь от полустихийного развития до правового оформления и государственной поддержки. Он характеризуется преобладанием выездного туризма над въездным и до сих пор недостаточностью развития туристской инфраструктуры в качественном и количественном отношении. Интенсивное её развитие в последнее десятилетие уже дало результаты в сокращении диспропорции въездного и выездного турпотоков и позволяет оптимистично смотреть на этот вопрос в ближайшем будущем. Ключевые слова: Приморский край, Китай, выездной туризм, въездной туризм, история туризма, трансграничное сотрудничество
Рецензия на монографию М.И. Роднова "Уфимские дворяне-помещики на закате Империи. 1900–1917 годы"
Authors: Батищев Сергей Дмитриевич
Published: April 2022

. Дан краткий обзор и анализ монографии уфимского историка М.И. Роднова "Уфимские дворяне-помещики на закате Империи. 1900-1917 годы", в которой подводятся итоги многолетнего изучения автором монографии судеб дворянства Уфимского уезда Уфимской губернии второй половины XIX – начала XX в. Указываются особенности авторского стиля работы с источниками. Делается вывод о фактографичной насыщенности в раскрытии поставленной темы. Ключевые слова: Уфимская губерния, дворяне-помещики, "омужичивание" дворянства
Touristic Researches: Russian case
Authors: ДЕМЬЯНЕНКО Александр Николаевич , КЛИЦЕНКО Максим Вадимович , ТОТОНОВА Елена Егоровна , УКРАИНСКИЙ Вадим Николаевич , ЧЕРНОВ Владислав Афиногенович , ЧИМИТДОРЖИЕВ Жан Жанович
Published: April 2022

В Высшей школе медиа, коммуникаций и сервиса Тихоокеанского государственного университета (Хабаровск) 29 октября 2021 года был проведен семинар "Туристические исследования: российский кейс". Участие в семинаре приняли как сотрудники ТОГУ, так и представители других университетов и научно-исследовательских организаций. Круг, обсуждаемых вопросов касался как состояния российских туристических исследований, так и проблем развития туризма на северных территориях и в Дальневосточном макрорегионе. туризм, туристические исследования, северный туризм, туристические потоки, Дальний Восток, АТР
Peculiarities of Anti-Chinese Immigration Legislation in the United States (mid-XIX – mid-XX centuries)
Authors: КУХАРЕНКО Николай Владимирович
Published: April 2022

В статье рассматриваются многочисленные иммиграционные акты и законы США в период с 1849 по 1949 гг., начиная с эпохи "золотой лихорадки" в Калифорнии и заканчивая завершением Второй мировой войны и созданием Китайской Народной Республики. Автор наглядно демонстрирует изменения в политике США в отношении выходцев из Китая в зависимости от внутренних и внешних обстоятельств, анализирует факторы выталкивания и притяжения, оказавшие влияние на китайскую эмиграцию. Автор уделяет особое внимание сходству и различиям в механизмах социокультурной адаптации европейских и китайских иммигрантов к реалиям принимающего сообщества, приводит малоизвестные исторические факты расовой сегрегации в США. США, Китай, китайцы, мультикультурализм, иммиграция, законодательство, ограничения, расизм, сегрегация, адаптация, диаспора
Assessment of Environmental Pollution using Electrical Resistivity and Logging Techniques over A Municipal Dumpsite of Ijagun Ijebu Ode
Authors: Adebisi N. O. , Bayewu O. O. , Ariyo S. O. , Mosuro G. O. , Oloruntola O. M. , Alaka A. O. , Odugbesan O. O.
Published: April 2022

The present study aims to assess environmental pollution using the resistivity method and geological logging technique over a municipal dumpsite of Ijagun Ijebu Ode, underlain by the Afowo Formation within the Dahomey Basin southwestern Nigeria. Forty vertical electrical resistivity soundings stations and six 2D electrical resistivity imaging profiles using Schlumberger and Wenner array respectively with maximum spread-length of 40m at each sounding and profile length of 60 m and 120 m and one borehole log were carried out. Three geoelectrical layers were obtained in the control area, their resistivity values with their corresponding depth of sediment materials is 126 Ωm – 724 Ωm at depth range 0.9 m – 1.1 m (topsoil), 608 Ωm – 2517 Ωm at depth range 3.5 m – 17.7 m (sandy layer), and 800 Ωm – 6046 Ωm (dry sandy layer). Along with the 2D resistivity imaging profiles over the control (1 and 2), four geo-electric layers characterized by Resistivity values range of 40 Ωm – 126 Ωm (loam), 135 Ωm – 418 Ωm (loamy sand), 500 Ωm – 1500 Ωm (sandy), and >3000 Ωm (dry sand) were revealed. The lithology recovery from the logging techniques shows the subsurface is underlined chiefly with sand, which shows a significant correlation with the geophysical method. The lower values of resistivity at the dumpsite are clear evidence of the subsurface contamination of the sandy layer. The 2D images revealed the contaminated zone thickness ranges from 2 m in the northwest to 25 m in the southeastern part. The protective capacity map derived from the VES showed that the dumpsite is underlain by poorly protected sandy lithology, prone to leachate infiltration. Relocation of the dumpsite to a better protected environment or underlining the present area with an impermeable geotextile layer would halt further leachate invasion into the subsurface.
Zariski Topology of Intuitionistic Fuzzy d-filter
Authors: Hasan Ali Khalid
Published: April 2022

In this paper we discuss the Zariski topology of intuitionistic fuzzy d-filter in d-algebra, with some topological properties on the spectrum of intuitionistic fuzzy d-filter in d-algebra X which have algebraic features such as connectedness. We find that this topology is a strongly connected, and  T0 space. We also define the invariant map on intuitionistic fuzzy prime d-filter with a homomorphism map.
Genetic Algorithm: A study survey
Authors: Mohsin Rewayda razaq
Published: April 2022

Genetic Algorithms (GA) is a based population approach. It belongs to a metaheuristic procedure that uses population characteristics to guide the search. It maintains and improves multiple solutions which may produce a high-quality solution to an optimization problem. This study presents a comprehensive survey of the GA. We provide and discuss genetic algorithms for new researchers. We illustrate which components build up the GAs and view the main results on complexity time.
Spectroscopic Study of Plasma Parameters Produced by Pin-Plate DC Discharge Technique
Authors: Hussein Hussein I. , Aadim Kadhim A.
Published: April 2022

In this work, plasma parameters such as electron density (ne), electron temperature (Te), Debye length (λD), plasma frequency (fPlasma), and Debye number (ND) for Cu plasma produced by Pin-Plate DC discharge were studied. Spectroscopic technique was used to analyze and determine spectral emission lines. The value of the electron density for Cu was in the range (1.5–3.5)×1018cm-3 and for the electron temperature was in the range ( 1.31 – 1.61)eV. Finally, plasma parameters of Cu were caculated through plasma produced by Pin-Plate DC discharge using different voltages (600-900) V.
PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PEMBUATAN TOKO ONLINE PADA UMKM OLAHAN SINGKONG SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF PEMASARAN PRODUK
Authors: Suciati Fitri , Safitri Laras Sirly , Romalasari Atika , Mukminah Nurul , Fathurohman Ferdi
Published: April 2022

Batu Busuk merupakan kampung yang memiliki potensi wisata alam, peninggalan bersejarah, agrowisata dan budaya. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah mengangkat dan mempromosikan potensi wisata Batu Busuk melalui penjualan kuliner olahan dan kontes buah durian. Metode pengabdian masyarakat yang diterapkan meliputi kegiatan penyuluhan, demonstrasi, pelatihan dan pendampingan sesuai dengan pelaksanaan kegiatan yang berlangsung secara berkelanjutan. Kedua kegiatan yaitu penjualan produk olahan dan kontes buah durian memberikan pengalaman baru bagi pengunjung karena unik dan tidak ditemui pada daerah tujuan wisata lainnya di Sumatera Barat. Dengan demikian kedua atraksi wisata ini dapat menjadi salah satu aktivitas promosi wisata Batu Busuk yang efektif. Seluruh wisatawan yang berkunjung menganggap penting bahwa kegiatan serupa dilakukan secara berkelanjutan. Khusus untuk kontes durian, seluruh responden (42 orang) baik stakeholder, pengunjung dan peserta kontes setuju bahwa kegiatan kontes seharusnya menjadi tanggung jawab pemerintah daerah, sehingga di masa mendatang pemerintah daerah sudah harus mengambil peran yang lebih besar untuk kemajuan wisata Batu Busuk.

Kata kunci: agrowisata, keberlanjutan, kuliner, promosi

ABSTRACT

Batu Busuk is a village with the potential for nature tourism, historical heritage, agro-tourism and culture. This activity aims to raise and promote the tourism potential of Batu Busuk through the sale of processed culinary delights and a durian fruit contest. The community service method applied includes counselling activities, demonstrations, training and mentoring following ongoing activities. The two activities, namely the sale of processed products and the durian fruit contest, provide new experiences for visitors because they are unique and cannot be found in other tourist destinations in West Sumatra. Thus, these two tourist attractions can be one of the practical Batu Busuk tourism promotion activities. All tourists who visit consider it necessary that similar activities are carried out sustainably.  Especially for the durian contest, all respondents (42 people), including stakeholders, visitors and contestants, agreed that the contest activities should be the responsibility of the local government; hence the local government should take a more significant role in the progress of Batu Busuk tourism.

Keywords: agrotourism, sustainability, culinary, promotion
PEMBERDAYAAN PKK MENINGKATKAN USAHA KUE KHAS SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Yunisvita Yunisvita , Andaiyani Sri
Published: April 2022

Pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh dosen fakultas ekonomi Universitas Sriwijaya beserta mahasiswanya ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat daya saing usaha kue khas daerah Sumatera Selatan dengan meningkatkan kualitas produk melalui pemberdayaan ibu-ibu PKK. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan metode pelatihan ilmiah berupa ceramah/diskusi tentang pentingnya menghasilkan produk yang berkualitas dan praktek langsung pembuatan kue. Tingkat pemahaman diukur dengan uji kompetensi yang berisi pertanyaan tentang bahan dan proses pembuatan kue dengan memberikan skor pada rentang 0-100. Selanjutnya dilakukan analisis statistik deskriptif berupa skor rata-rata, distribusi frekuensi jawaban yang benar untuk hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan nama bahan dan proses pembuatan kue. Hasil dari observasi ini menunjukkan bahwa target sangat antusias dalam memahami materi yang diberikan. Hasil evaluasi tertulis tingkat pemahaman tentang bahan dan proses pembuatan kue masih rendah, dengan rata-rata 30,5. Praktik pembuatan kue yang dilakukan peserta menunjukkan hasil dengan skor rata-rata 6 (skala 0-10). Melalui pemberdayaan ini, dibangun motivasi yang lebih tinggi untuk meningkatkan kualitas kue khas daerah yang dihasilkan. Dilengkapi dengan kumpulan buku resep yang dapat dijadikan referensi untuk meningkatkan pemahaman akan standar kualitas yang kompetitif.

Kata kunci: pemberdayaan, daya saing, kue khas daerah, kualitas produk, pelatihan

ABSTRACT

Community dedication held by lecturers of the economics faculty of Sriwijaya University and their students aims to strengthen the competitiveness business of special cakes from the South Sumatra region by improving product quality through empowering PKK mothers. The activity was carried out using scientific training methods in the form of lectures/discussions about the importance of producing quality products and direct practice of making cakes. The level of understanding is measured by a competency test which contains questions about ingredients and the process of making cakes by giving a score in the range of 0-100. Furthermore, descriptive statistical analysis was carried out in the form of the average score, the frequency distribution of the correct answers for matters relating to the name of the ingredients and the process of making cakes. The results from this observation showed that the target was very enthusiastic about understanding the material given. The results of the written evaluation in the level of understanding about the ingredients and the process of making cakes are still low, with an average of 30,5. The practice of making cakes by the participants showed results with an average score of 6 (scale 0-10). Through this empowerment, higher motivation is built to improve the quality of the local speciality cakes produced. Equipped with a collection of recipe books that can be used as a reference to increase understanding for competitive quality standards.

Keywords: empowerment, competitiveness, the local speciality cakes, quality of product, training
PKM UNAND MEMPROGRAM UMKM BILIH TUJUH MUARO MENUJU PASAR MODERN
Authors: Yanti Delvi , Permata Deivy Andhika , Lendrawati Lendrawati
Published: April 2022

aspek usaha Kelompok Ikan Bilih Tujuh Muaro secara berkelanjutan selama 3 tahun. Metode pelaksanan kegiatan ini dilakukan dalam beberapa langkah yaitu: 1) identifikasi masalah, dilakukan sebagai langkah awal untuk merumuskan apa saja yang permasalah yang dihadapi mitra dalam mengembangkan usahanya; 2) melakukan diskusi dengan mitra (Kelompok Bilih Tujuh Muaro) melalui media online dan kunjungan lapangan, untuk menentukan masalah prioritas yang perlu penyelesaian; dan 3) penelitian pustaka untuk acuan materi yang digunakan selama kegiatan pengabdian ini.  Dari kegiatan PKM yang telah dilakukan disimulkan bahwa produk yang dihasilkan UMKM Bilih Tujuh Muaro telah memenuhi beberapa persyaratan memasuki pasar modern (disverifikasi produk, kualitas, kemasan, dan keamanan produk) dan UMKM Bilih Tujuh Muaro telah memiliki beberapa pesyaratan administrasi untuk memasarkan produk pada pasar modern (sertifikasi BPOM dan Halal), namun perlu pembaharuan.  Urgensi program pengembangan mitra yang perlu dilakukan adalah: 1) pembaharuan desain produk dan penggurusan hak cipta merk, 2) pembaharuan sertifikasi BPOM dan Halal, dan 3) pengurusan STP sehingga produk UMKM Bilih Tujuh Muaro siap tembus pasar modern.

Kata kunci:  bilih, tujuh muaro, pasar modern, PKM

 ABSTRACT

The purpose of this activity is to assist in the preparation, establishment and/or improvement of various aspects of the Bilih Tujuh Muaro Fish Group business in a sustainable manner for 3 years. The method of implementing this activity is carried out in several steps, namely: 1) problem identification, carried out as a first step to formulate what problems are faced by partners in developing their business; 2) conduct discussions with partners (Group Bilih Tujuh Muaro) through online media and field visits, to determine priority issues that need to be resolved; and 3) library research for reference materials used during this service activity. From the PKM activities that have been carried out, it is concluded that the products produced by UMKM Bilih Tujuh Muaro have met several requirements to enter the modern market (product diversification, quality, packaging, and product safety) and UMKM Bilih Tujuh Muaro has several administrative requirements to market products in the modern market. (BPOM and Halal certification), but needs updating. The urgency of partner development programs that need to be carried out are: 1) updating product designs and managing trademark copyrights, 2) renewing BPOM and Halal certifications, and 3) managing STP so that UMKM Bilih Tujuh Muaro products are ready to enter the modern market.

Keywords: bilih, tujuh muaro, modern market, PKM