bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gender inequality in Assam
Authors: Ahmed Mabrur , Moorthy R.
Published: November 2021

Democracy may be seen as a critical component of human development in its broadest sense. It is a need for human advancement. Democracy contributes to the achievement of the broader objectives of society’s growth. In a democratic society, everyone, including men and women, is encouraged to take an active role in the free and fair election of their representatives. Everyone in the world benefits from democracy because it ensures that everyone has the same opportunities for success, equal rights, and the opportunity to participate in government activities, as well as a society that is free from prejudice. Contrast to this fundamental concept of democracy, women are more obviously barred from participation in politics and from many aspects of everyday life in a nation like India. Women in India are dissatisfied with national, state, and even municipal politics, despite the fact that over half of the country’s women are still barred from participating in policy and decision-making. Similarly, Assam, India’s north-eastern state, is not an exception in this respect. Accordingly, in this article an attempt has been made here to explore the extent of participation of women in political activities as well as the factors influencing participating of women in politics.
Albanian and English language gender
Authors: Millaku Shkëlqim , Topanica-Millaku Xhevahire
Published: November 2021

In Albanian and English language we have three kinds of gender: masculine, feminine and neuter.  In Albanian language the concept for gender, is: “Gjinia është një nga kategoritë gramatikore më karakteristikë për emrat në gjuhën shqipe. Nga natyra e saj, ajo dallohet nga kategoritë e tjera të emrit, nga numri, rasa dhe nga kategoritë e shquarsisë dhe të pashquarsisë, sepse i kundërvihet mashkullore-femërore dhe asnjanëse...”[1]. This Albanian citation is possible to be the similary and within English language e.g: “a grouping of nouns and pronouns into classes’ masculine, feminine and neuter”[2] or “gender differs from the grammatical categories, case, and definiteness, in being a lexical as well as inflection category of the noun. The gender to which a give word belongs is a property of that particular word independent of context”[3]. The contrast of gender between two languages are e.g: the cases (five in Albanian with different endings and two in English), definite and indefinite nouns (the masculine nouns for Albanian language has some engings: -i, -it, -in, -it, -u, -un, -ut, for feminine -e,-a, -ja, -je, -s, -së, -në, or for neuter nouns with –i, -it and for indefinite nouns is: /një/.
Multisectoral awareness and acceptability of the VMGO and meaning making of the vision and mission
Authors: Clemente Beatriz G. , Clemente Romeo C. , Calanoga Marie Claudette M. , Lavarias Gladys M. , Aquino Irene P. , Bistayan Promil A.
Published: November 2021

An institution's programs, activities, initiatives, and other institutionally-related undertakings would be transformed into the most renowned globally-acknowledged worldwide standards in light of the vision-mission. The survey on the awareness and acceptability of the University's Revised Vision-Mission, as well as the College of Teacher Education and Graduate School Program Goals and Program Objectives and Outcomes, demonstrates the awareness and acceptability of the University's Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives, as well as the University Core Values. It also includes translations of the new vision and mission from English to Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Ilocano, and Ibanag by the statekholders of the new vision and purpose. Significantly, by translating the VGMO, the university is expanding worldwide, emphasizing the importance of academic and community effort as it materializes the programs that will propel the institution forward.
Understanding the sociology of customary law in the reformation era: complexity and diversity of society in Indonesia
Authors: Manullang Sardjana Orba
Published: November 2021

Although this customary law is official in Indonesia, its existence and use are minimal. At the same time, customary law is the primary source of state law in building law towards the perfection of legislation. Although customary law is not written down in the context of recognition, it is still recognized even though it is within certain limits and consensus. So, this is what we consider to be the complexity resulting from the socio-cultural diversity in Indonesia so that the existence of customary law is not recognized by national law. We have carried out this study using the review method on a hundred pieces of evidence of field findings, and we present it in this report so that we gain a deep understanding of how to understand customary law and the complexity of the socio-cultural diversity of Indonesian society. Hopefully, this finding is helpful for observers of customary law and developments in the country.
Cognitive dissonance as factor of influence in American courtroom discourse
Authors: Pelepeychenko Lyudmyla , Zatsnyi Yurii , Zaitseva Margaryta
Published: November 2021

The article reveals the specificity of cognitive dissonance in courtroom discourse as one of the mechanisms of communicative influence on the recipients. Two types of the phenomenon in question are grounded: dissonance caused by real-life facts, which include the nature of the crime itself, and dissonance artificially created by the prosecutor and the defense lawyer to persuasively influence the jury and the judge.  Common is the use of a narrative as a persuasive, arousing the associative activity of the recipients by contrasting the axiological features of the concepts; combining elements of rational and emotional communicative influence. Distinctive features include the communicative strategies and tactics used by speakers and the choice of concepts around which communicative influence is modeled. The speeches of the prosecutor and the defense lawyer represent a kind of battle of narratives and a contest of cognitive dissonance. The research results in the following findings: the narrative that not only causes cognitive dissonance but also implicitly presents a way to overcome psychological discomfort and harmonize elements of the cognitive structure in the minds of the recipients wins.
Implementation of sustainable development principles in mineral and coal mining policy
Authors: Syofiarti Syofiarti , Rahmadi Takdir , Warman Kurnia , Fendri Azmi
Published: November 2021

The concept of sustainable development is one of the principles where development is carried out not only to meet the needs of current generations but also future generations. The most strategic natural resource management activities in Indonesia, namely mining, are not only intended for the benefit of current generations but also for generations to come. The enactment of Mineral and Coal Mining Act Number 4 of 2009 accommodates mining activities. However, the fact that exploration and exploitation activities carried out cause problems to the environment, namely the emergence of environmental pollution and destruction. This can certainly cause losses not only for the present but also to have an impact on the future. In its implementation also found the fact that there is still a lack of understanding of the importance of sustainable management of mineral resources in addition to weak law enforcement.
Illegal drug trafficking on the internet
Authors: Movchan Anatolii V. , Yankovyi Mykola O. , Ismailov Karen Yu. , Melnikova Elena O. , Zaiets Oleksandr M.
Published: November 2021

The relevance of the study is due to the change of activity of organized criminal groups involved in the circulation of psychoactive substances towards the organization of the mentioned activity through the Internet. The purpose of this work is to investigate the current problems of combating drug trafficking by using the worldwide web through contactless sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. It is necessary to strengthen the analytical component of law enforcement activities in the detection and analysis of content on the Internet through the introduction of information technology in law enforcement activities, the dissemination of knowledge about OSINT. The materials of the article are of practical value for the higher education graduates of police specialties, police officers of the criminal block and specialists in the field of operational search activities.
Military-civil interaction through the prism of human rights protection
Authors: Titko Elvira , Kurovska Ilona , Korniienko Petro , Balzhyk Irena A. , Stoyatska Ganna M.
Published: November 2021

The issue of civil-military cooperation has relatively recently taken its rightful place among the scientific works of Ukrainian scientists. For Ukraine, this issue is gaining relevance in the context of "Crimean events" and hostilities in eastern Ukraine. In addition, in the context of civil-military cooperation, respect for fundamental human rights should not be forgotten. Equality in CIMIC operations is often overlooked when considering relevant issues, although the international community has long emphasized the need for gender equality and proportional representation of the opposite sex in the armed forces and civilian professions that interact with them. The aim of the study is a detailed analysis of the peculiarities of civil-military interaction on the basis of the norms of international organizations, analysis of the place of gender policy in the relevant issue and interpretation of the ECtHR's practice on certain issues related to civil-military interaction. The leading research method is the formal-legal method, the application of which provided an effective analysis of the legal framework of international law, doctrinal approaches and practice of the ECtHR in the context of the place of human rights protection in the system of civil-military interaction.
Development of the modern educational environment of the institution of professional (vocational-technical) education in the digital space
Authors: Sergeieva Larysa M. , Stoіchуk Tetiana I. , Tarasova Olena V. , Sulyma Tetiana S. , Tarasiuk Iryna V.
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this article is to substantiate and analyze the problem of information development and educational environment of IP(VT)E in the digital space and identify current issues, it inhibits this process, outlining the author's vision of solutions. A set of theoretical and empirical methods was used to study the issue. Using these methods the components were identified and they have became key in determining of the main problems. The current problem of development of information and educational environment in the conditions of digitalization of society is researched in the article. The current state of the digitalization process in IP(VT)E and its impact on the development of information and educational environment are studied. Teachers and students faced with some problems in the training and production process, including in the conditions of distance learning, which is caused by certain quarantine restrictions in the conditions of a COVID-19 pandemic. These main problem issues were determined. The analysis of the activities of the IP(VT) in Ukrainian regions was made as for the creation and development of information and educational environment, by developing models and implementing individual components of the digitalization process; development of electronic educational literature and introduction of 3d-modeling technologies.
Communicative model as an institutionalization factor for a local self-government in the Russian Federation
Authors: Fatikhova Diana Rustеmovna , Ziiatdinova Elmira Mansurovna
Published: November 2021

The paper investigates the communicative model’s influence on the local self-government development in Russia. The research’s relevance lies in the role of communication in the institutionalization of local government in Russia and is determined by the weakness inherent in local government institutions here. The nature of local self-government in the Russian Federation is contradictory. Local self-government bodies are closely connected with the state power and dependent on it, and at the same time, they are legally excluded from the system of state power bodies. The internal political events of the first half of 2020 indicate a new turn in the development of local self-government in the Russian Federation. According to the amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation adopted following the referendum of July 1, 2020, local self-government and state authorities are part of the unified public authority system in the Russian Federation, while at the same time local self-government bodies may be vested with certain state powers, provided that the material and financial resources necessary for the exercise of such powers are transferred to them. The implementation of the delegated powers to local self-government bodies is controlled by the state.
Role of organizational culture in promoting employee development
Authors: Khan Sadaf , Mishra Shikha , Ansari S. A.
Published: November 2021

The review paper attempts a review and summarization of the existing literature available on organizational culture and employee development. Employee development is seen as an asset for the organizations, which arises from within the organization and is build by the organizational culture. The paper has shown that a positive and direct relationship exists between organizational culture and development of an employee. Employee development is dependent on the culture of the organization and that organizational culture is instrumental in building mental health of the employees.
Analysis of the concepts of Khizra, the forty chiltanas in the epic poem “Manas”
Authors: Aitalieva Tolkun K. , Kulalieva Kalya O. , Sartbekova Nurjan K.
Published: November 2021

This study discusses the concepts of Khizra, the forty chiltanas in the epic poem "Manas". The great epic poem of the Kyrgyz people "Manas" contains symbols of many epochs and concepts of Islam that require a separate study. Many words have appeared due to the spread of Islam among the Kyrgyz. In ancient works, there are frequent mentions of words that are incomprehensible to most people such as archaisms and neologisms. In the epic poem, there are episodes where Manas met Khizra, the forty chiltanas, and they told the hero about Islam and told him to follow the path of God. They also help the hero Manas in any difficult situation. This is found in almost all versions of the epic poem "Manas". This study used several research methods including analysis. The concepts of these words were analyzed based on the variants of S. Orozbakov and S. Karalaev. The study also analyses the motives in the epic poem "Manas" in the plot composition of various versions of this legend and the themes revolving around the miraculous birth of the hero and heroic amusements.
Axiological dimension of sport as a worldview
Authors: Batsunov Sergey N.
Published: November 2021

The purpose of the study is to analyze the problem of the relationship between culture and sport through the development of a system of values. The research analyses the problems of the unity of sports and culture in modern society; the specifics of their unity and struggle; the influence of sports on the aesthetic abilities of a person, one's decency, morality, on social relations; comparison of sports with other social values and definitions of cultural values that are developed in the field of sports. The main problem was investigated in the work with methods of analysis and synthesis, which were used to study the origins of classical literature. Its systematization was based on the historical-retrospective principle. The methodology of the analysis includes implicitly the unity of dialectical, systemic, comparative approaches. The research results were accompanied by the achievement of the main requirements of the dialectical methodology, including the principles of transition from the abstract to the concrete, the unity of the historical and the logical, the cognitive-theoretical, and the socio-practical.
Verbal compression as the implementation of universal tendency of compensative processes in the lingual world
Authors: Diachok Natalia V. , Kuvarova Olena K. , Prystaiko Tamara S. , Kirkovska Inga S. , Semak Liudmyla A.
Published: November 2021

The objective of the research is to describe mental and verbal primary and secondary (modern) compressive transformations. Main research methods are represented by the descriptive and structural ones making it possible to demonstrate characteristic aspects of univerb- and composite-formation (including abbreviation) as the processes corresponding to the essence of verbal compression. A tendency to compensative processes in speech and language is represented by the formations capable of complete substituting of the analytical primary names of objects, signs, and actions of the reality. In other words, a compensative process implies, apart from its main task, – balancing of the number of verbal units, – contraction of sounding duration and writing form of those units, i.e., substitution of analytical, multicomponent, nominative formations for the synthetic, monocomponent ones; that means saving time and space as the means of information conveyance. That tendency originates in the Common Slavic period. Univerbs and abbreviations, including telescopisms, are real forms of nominative units of analytical representation (word combinations) and potential alternative forms of synthetic (verbal) nominative units as the same time.
Realizing the demand-driven paradigm in vocational education: A case study on vocational high school teaching-industry partnership program
Authors: Estriyanto Yuyun
Published: November 2021

The teaching-industry partnership program between schools and industry could be a good alternative to be implemented in vocational education. This research aims to describe the collaboration pattern between Vocational High School (VHS) and its industry partner. This research was conducted using the case study qualitative research method. The data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The informants were teachers, the head of the motorcycle-technician department, trainers from the industry, and senior technicians of the motorcycle maintenance workshop selected based on purposive sampling. The results show that in order to operate well, the program requires: 1.) A close relationship between the school and the industry; 2.) Agreement to share knowledge, skills, equipment, and funding between the two parties; and 3.) The willingness of the school to integrate industrial specificity into the learning system. This study also finds that the program just partially aligned with the demand-driven paradigm. Conformity has been realized in terms of preparing graduates' competence following the industry's need, but not yet in terms of the number of graduates required by the company. Any method in increasing the conformity between the labor demand and supply still needs further study
Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) theory room of SMK in Bantul assessed from lightning and ventilation
Authors: Nafisah Durrotun , Munadi Sudji , Adam Nurul Suciana
Published: November 2021

This study Post-Occupational Evaluation (POE), aims to determine whether the natural lighting and ventilation openings in theoretical rooms at SMK XYZ have met the standards or not. The review of technical aspects focused on lighting and ventilation issues. This research is descriptive, evaluative, with the POE method at the investigative level, making 13 theoretical rooms as research objects and 156 students or 12 students per class as research subjects. The research instrument is a measuring instrument plus a questionnaire as data to strengthen the study results. Data collection techniques with observation and recording of primary data and secondary studies. The data analysis technique used descriptive quantitative. The condition of the theoretical space at SMK XYZ for the KBM process does not meet standards, such as natural lighting of the theoretical room in 11 of the 12 existing rooms; inlet and outlet area, the elevation of ventilation holes at the inlet throughout the theory room.
Key population size estimation in Nigeria: applying novel Bayesian methods for analysis of three-source capture-recapture data (Preprint)
Authors: McIntyre Anne F. , Mitchell Andrew , Stafford Kristen A. , Nwafor Samuel U. , Lo Julia , Sebastian Victor , Schwitters Amee M. , Swaminathan Mahesh , Dalhatu Ibrahim , Charurat Man E.
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Nigeria has the fourth largest burden of HIV globally. Key populations (KP) including female sex workers (FSW), men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs (PWID) often have poor social visibility and are more vulnerable to HIV than the general population due to stigma, discrimination, and criminalization of KP-defining behaviors. Reliable, empirical population size estimates (PSE) are needed to guide focused and appropriately scaled HIV epidemic response efforts for KP. We used novel approaches to sampling and analysis to calculate PSE in Nigeria.

OBJECTIVE

We sampled the population using three-source capture-recapture (3S-CRC) and analyzed results using Bayesian nonparametric latent-class models to generate median PSE with 80% highest density intervals.

METHODS

During October–December 2018, we used three-source capture-recapture (3S-CRC) to estimate the size of KP in seven United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) priority states in Nigeria. Hotspots were mapped before 3S-CRC started. We sampled FSW, MSM, and PWID during three independent captures approximately one week apart. During encounters in KP hotspots, distributors offered inexpensive and memorable objects to KP, unique to each capture round and KP type. In subsequent rounds, participants were offered an object and asked to produce or identify objects received during previous rounds (if any); affirmative responses were tallied upon producing or identifying the correct object. Distributors recorded responses on tablets and uploaded to a secure server after each encounter. Data were aggregated by KP and state for analysis. Median PSE were derived using Bayesian nonparametric latent-class models with 80% highest density intervals for precision.

RESULTS

We sampled approximately 310,000 persons at 9,015 hotspots during three independent captures in all seven states. Overall, FSW PSE ranged from 14,500-64,300; MSM PSE, 3,200-41,400; and PWID PSE, 3,400-30,400.

CONCLUSIONS

This study represents the first implementation of these 3S-CRC sampling and novel analysis methods for large-scale population size estimation in Nigeria. Overall, our estimates were larger than previously documented for each KP in all states. The current Bayesian models account for factors (i.e., social visibility and stigma) that influence heterogeneous capture probabilities resulting in more reliable PSE. The larger estimates suggest a need for programmatic scale-up to reach these populations at highest risk for HIV.
Predicting Effective Adaptation to Breast Cancer to Help Women to BOUNCE Back: study protocol for a multicenter clinical pilot (Preprint)
Authors: Pettini Greta , Sanchini Virginia , Pat-Horenczyk Ruth , Sousa Berta , Masiero Marianna , Marzorati Chiara , Galimberti Viviana , Munzone Elisabetta , Mattson Johanna , Vehmanen Leena , Utriainen Meri , Roziner Ilan , Lemos Raquel , Frasquilho Diana , Cardoso Fatima , Oliveira-Maia Albino J , Kolokotrini Eleni , Stamatakos Georgios S. , Leskelä Riikka-Leena , Haavisto Ira , Salonen Juha , Richter Robert , Karademas Evangelos C , Poikonen-Saksela Paula , Mazzocco Ketti
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND

Despite the continued progress of medicine, dealing with breast cancer is becoming a major socio-economic challenge, particularly due to its increasing incidence. The ability to better manage and adapt to the entire care process depends not only on the type of cancer, but also on the patient's socio-demographic and psychological characteristics and on the social environment in which a person lives and interacts. Therefore, it is important to understand which factors may contribute to a successful adaptation to breast cancer.
To our knowledge, no studies have been already performed on the combination effect of multiple psychological, biological and functional variables in predicting the patient’s ability to bounce back from the stressful life event, such as a breast cancer diagnosis.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study will be to build a quantitative mathematical model of factors associated with optimal adjustment capacity to cancer and study resilience through the cancer continuum in a population of breast cancer patients.

METHODS

660 women with breast cancer will be recruited in five European cancer centers in Italy, Finland, Israel and Portugal. Biomedical and psychosocial variables will be collected using the Noona Healthcare platform. Psychosocial, socio-demographic, lifestyle and clinical variables will be measured every 3 months, starting from pre-surgery assessment (baseline) to 18 months after surgery.

RESULTS

Temporal data mining, time-series prediction, sequence classification methods, clustering time-series data, and temporal association rules will be used to develop the predictive model. Results will be disseminated during 2022.

CONCLUSIONS

The present study will provide a predictive model able to describe individual resilience and identify different resilience’s trajectories along the care process. The results will allow the implementation of tailored interventions according to the patient’s need, supported by e-health technologies.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05095675
Proposed “COVID-19 Thrombinopathy” cascade and the role of heparins (Preprint)
Authors: Varatharajah Nadarajah
Published: November 2021

UNSTRUCTURED

Management of life threatening coagulopathy in COVID-19 still remains a clinical challenge. There is still uncertainty regarding the choice and the dose of anticoagulation in Covid-19 coagulopathy especially in critically ill patients. In this article, a new term “COVID-19 thrombinopathy” and a proposed cascade are introduced in order to highlight the non-traditional pathways of thrombin generation which are likely active in COVID-19 (or sepsis), so that the medical community can focus on targeting “thrombin” and “non-traditional thrombin generation” rather than considering general “anticoagulation” based on traditional coagulation pathways. The medical community generalizes unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) as “heparins” and also interchanging those in clinical practice. UFH and LMWHs are “heparins” but the targets, therapeutic actions and side effects differ. In addition, during anticoagulation therapy, UFH dosing is based on blood level (therapeutic effect) but LMWH is weight based irrespective of the requirement/underlying clinical condition. Compared to UFH, interestingly and importantly, LMWH has shown to stabilize the clot and make the clot more resistant to breakdown. Preventing platelet activation and its role in traditional and non-traditional thrombogenesis is also essential since it appears to play a major role in COVID-19 thrombinopathy. Further clinical trials are needed to evaluate the benefits of UFH in “COVID-19 thrombinopathy” preferably along with a globally available ADP/P2Y12 blocking anti-platelet agent like Clopidogrel.
Kecenderungan #DiRumahSaja dan Perilaku Adaptif dalam Melawan Covid-19
Authors: Nurjaman Tabah Aris
Published: November 2021

Wabah Covid-19 telah merenggut banyak nyawa hingga saat ini, sehingga menuntut kesadaran kita untuk berusaha bersama-sama melakukan tindakan kolektif dalam bentuk apapun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi perilaku adaptif dalam melawan Covid-19 dan memprediksi kecenderungan untuk berdiam di tempat tinggal atau #dirumahsaja berdasarkan jenis kelamin, masa perkembangan, dan skema psikologis (kognisi, afeksi, dan perilaku). Tahap eksplorasi perilaku adaptif dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan psikologi indigenous. Tahap prediksi kecenderungan #dirumahsaja dilakukan dengan implementasi machine learning model decision tree. Pengambilan data dilakukan dalam satu waktu dengan melibatkan 272 responden (67,6% wanita; Musia=24,4; SDusia=10,38). Berdasarkan hasil eksplorasi, penyebaran Covid-19 menjadi tanggung jawab diri sendiri (67,65%), pemangku kebijakan (22,79%), dan objek lain (9,56%). Kondisi afeksi dalam menyikapi Covid-19 didominasi oleh perasaan cemas (47,79%), diikuti usaha tetap tenang (32,72%) dan perasaan sedih (19,47%). Perilaku adaptif ditunjukkan dengan memutus rantai penyebaran virus (45,22%), menjaga pola hidup bersih dan sehat (42,28%), dan mengikuti anjuran pemerintah (12,5%). Berdasarkan model decision tree, kecenderungan #dirumahsaja terjadi pada wanita dewasa awal dan dewasa madya yang merasa cemas akan Covid-19 dan berperilaku adaptif dengan memutus rantai penyebaran virus.
Online Learning Saat Pandemi Covid-19: Stres Akademik terhadap Subjective Well-being dengan Adaptive Coping sebagai Mediator
Authors: Tiyas Rizki Restuning , Utami Muhana Sofiati
Published: November 2021

Seluruh dunia sedang menghadapi Covid-19, salah satu cara memutus rantai penyebarannya, maka metode pembelajaran menjadi online learning. Tujuan riset ini adalah untuk menguji peran stres akademik terhadap subjective well-being dengan adaptive coping sebagai mediator pada mahasiswa di Indonesia yang sedang melaksanakan online learning. Hipotesis penelitian ini adalah peran stres akademik terhadap subjective well-being pada mahasiswa dimediasi oleh adaptive coping. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif survei dengan convenience-sampling. Jumlah partisipan 682 mahasiswa di Indonesia. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu Skala Subjective Well-being, Skala Stres Akademik, dan Skala Adaptive Coping. Analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi mediasi dan hasilnya adalah β = 0,033; 95% (CI: 0,003 – 0,128). Kesimpulannya adalah stres akademik berperan terhadap subjective well-being pada mahasiswa dengan adaptive coping sebagai mediator secara parsial dengan pengaruh yang kecil.
Enjoying Every Moment: Improving Adolescent’s Subjective Well-Being Through Adolescent Mindfulness Program
Authors: Primasari Ardi , Yuniarti Kwartarini Wahyu
Published: November 2021

Adolescents often deal with pressures either from the internal or external environment that might trigger psychological issues related to behavior, emotion, academic achievement, and interpersonal relation. Specific intervention is particularly needed to improve adolescents’ subjective well-being in such situations. This research aimed at measuring the effectiveness of the Adolescent Mindfulness Program (Program Mindfulness Remaja, known as PRIMA) on adolescent subjective well-being. This research employed an experimental study with a switching replication design. Twenty-eight late adolescents aged 17-21 years-old previously identified with low or moderate subjective well-being participated in the study and received 9 sessions of the Mindfulness Program. Kentucky Inventory Mindfulness Scale (KIMS) was used to measure mindfulness and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SwSL) and Positive Affect & Negative Affect (PANAS) were used to measure subjective well-being. Results depicted significant improvement in adolescent subjective well-being (p= 0.000; p<0.001) after the intervention, with a therapeutic effect lasting for more or less than 2 weeks. The result of qualitative analysis indicated that self-compassion meditation was the most meaningful meditation for participants.
Big Data Analytics: A Spotify Case Study
Authors: Ingle Suraj
Published: November 2021

Abstract: By developing products that are in line with consumer needs, anticipating their profitability and manufacturing them, Big Data has opened up a lot of possibilities for building customer loyalty and commercial business by proactively engaging and comprehensively streamlining offers across all customer touch points. The use of big data to determine the best, most efficient ways to engage and interact with their customers will be discussed in this paper. An insight into how Spotify intends to provide music lovers additional ways to find their favourite songs, interact with artists, and improve Spotify recommendations has been provided. Keywords: Big Data, Data Analytics, Customer Satisfaction, Exploratory Data Analysis
The Maxwell – Exponential Distribution: Theory and Application to Lifetime Data
Authors: Abdullahi Usman Aliyu , Suleiman Ahmad Abubakar , Ishaq Aliyu Ismail , Usman Abubakar , Suleiman Aminu
Published: November 2021

Two parameters Maxwell – Exponential distribution was proposed using the Maxwell generalized family of distribution. The probability density function, cumulative distribution function, survival function, hazard function, quantile function, and statistical properties of the proposed distribution are discussed. The parameters of the proposed distribution have been estimated using the maximum likelihood estimation method. The potentiality of the estimators was shown using a simulation study. The overall assessment of the performance of Maxwell - Exponential distribution was determined by using two real-life datasets. Our findings reveal that the Maxwell – Exponential distribution is more flexible compared to other competing distributions as it has the least value of information criteria.
Macro-environmental scanning practices of small and medium manufacturing enterprises: Evidence from emerging markets
Authors: Mashingaidze Mugove , Phiri Maxwell A. , Chinakidzwa More
Published: November 2021

Most research on strategic management concentrates on strategy formulation and implementation. Little research considers environmental scanning (ES) and how small, and medium manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs) scan their environments in preparation for strategy formulation and implementation (Nandonde, 2019). This study investigates the environmental scanning behaviour of SMME owners/managers in a volatile environment, Zimbabwe in particular. The study employed a qualitative methodology to accomplish its objectives. The recorded in-depth interviews were transcribed and analysed using ATLAS.ti. The findings reveal that SMMEs in Zimbabwe emphasise scanning the political and economic environments as they are the most unstable. The results also illustrate that environmental scanning is a continuous, informal, and less structured activity, often using cheap, personal, and highly informal sources of information. Therefore, the paper concludes that contrary to the demands of strategic management literature, the informal and sequential environmental scanning behaviours of SMMEs support the growth and development of the sector. The study explored environmental scanning in a single country, Zimbabwe; therefore, generalisability is limited. The study results must be interpreted in light of this limitation.
Balanced polymorphisms and their divergence in a Heliconius butterfly
Authors: Ogilvie James , Belleghem Steven Van , Chouteau Mathieu , Range Ryan , Papa Riccardo , McMillan Owen , Counterman Brian
Published: November 2021

The evolution of mimicry in similarly defended prey is well described by
Müllerian mimicry theory, which predicts the convergence of warning
patterns in order to gain the most protection from predators. However,
despite this prediction, we can find great diversity of color patterns
amongst Müllerian mimics such as Heliconius butterflies in the
neotropics. Furthermore, some species have evolved the ability to
maintain multiple distinct warning patterns in single populations, a
phenomenon known as polymorphic mimicry. The adaptive benefit of these
polymorphisms is questionable since variation from the most common
warning patterns is expected to be disadvantageous as novel signals are
punished by predators naive to them. In this study, we use artificial
butterfly models throughout Central and South America to characterize
the selective pressures maintaining polymorphic mimicry in Heliconius
doris. Our results highlight the complexity of positive
frequency-dependent selection, the principal selective pressure driving
convergence amongst Müllerian mimics, and its impacts on interspecific
variation of mimetic warning colouration. We further show how this
selection regime can both limit and facilitate the diversification of
mimetic traits.
The growth−survival and stature−recruitment trade-offs structure the majority of tropical forests.
Authors: Kambach Stephan , Condit Richard , Aguilar Salomón , Bruelheide Helge , Bunyavejchewin Sarayudh , Chang-Yang Chia-Hao , Chen Yu-Yun , Chuyong George , Davies Stuart , Ediriweera Sisira , Ewango Corneille , Fernando Edwino , Gunatilleke Savitri , Gunatilleke Nimal , Hubbell Stephen , Itoh Akira , Kenfack David , Kiratiprayoon Somboon , Lin Yiching , Makana Jean-Remy , Mohamad Mohizah , Pongpattananurak Nantachai , Perez Rolando , Rodriguez Lilian , Sun Ifang , Tan Sylvester , Thomas Duncan , Thompson Jill , Uriarte Maria , Valencia Renato , Wirth Christian , Wright S. Joseph , Wu Shu-Hui , Yamakura Takuo , Yao Tzeleong , Zimmerman Jess , Rüger Nadja
Published: November 2021

All species must balance their allocation to growth, survival and
recruitment. Among trees, evolution has resulted in different strategies
of partitioning resources to these key demographic processes, i.e.
demographic trade-offs. It is unclear whether the same demographic
trade-offs structure tropical forests worldwide. Here, we used data from
13 large-scale and long-term tropical forest plots to estimate the
principal trade-offs in growth, survival, recruitment, and tree stature
at each site. For ten sites, two trade-offs appeared repeatedly. One
trade-off showed a negative relationship between growth and survival,
i.e. the well-known fast−slow continuum. The second trade-off
distinguished between tall-statured species and species with high
recruitment rates, i.e. a stature−recruitment trade-off. Thus, the
fast-slow continuum and tree stature are two independent dimensions
structuring most tropical tree communities. Our discovery of the
consistency of demographic trade-offs and strategies across forest types
in three continents substantially improves our ability to predict
tropical forest dynamics worldwide.
Diagnostic Value of Optical Coherence Tomography Image Features for Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Adan Fieke , Mosterd Klara , Kelleners-Smeets Nicole W.J. , Nelemans Patty J.
Published: November 2021

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive diagnostic method. Numerous morphological OCT features have been described for diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic value of established OCT features and to explore whether the use of a small set of OCT features enables accurate discrimination between BCC and non-BCC lesions and between BCC subtypes. For each lesion, the presence or absence of specific OCT features was recorded. Histopathology was used as a gold standard. Diagnostic parameters were calculated for each OCT feature, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the loss in discriminative ability when using a small subset of OCT features instead of all features that are characteristic for BCC according to the literature. The results show that the use of a limited number of OCT features allows for good discrimination of superficial BCC from non-superficial BCC and non-BCC lesions. The prevalence of BCC was 75.3% (225/299) and the proposed diagnostic algorithm enabled detection of 97.8% of BCC lesions (220/225). Subtyping without the need for biopsy was possible in 132 of 299 patients (44%), with a predictive value for presence of superficial BCC of 84.3% vs 98.8% for presence of non-superficial BCC.
The relationship between the home environment and children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour at home
Authors:   , Sheldrick Michael P. R.
Published: November 2021

Increasing children’s physical activity (PA) and reducing their sedentary behaviour are considered important preventative measures for obesity and several other health risk factors in children. Given children spend significant time at home, an improved understanding of these behaviours in the home environment would provide invaluable insight for interventions. Therefore, the overarching aim of this thesis was to provide new insight into how the home environment is related to children’s home-based PA and sedentary behaviour. Study 1 investigated the relationship between sufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (≥60 min·day–1) and excessive screen-time (≥2 h·day–1) with lifestyle factors in children, and found they were associated with healthy and unhealthy factors, respectively. This study highlighted the importance of meeting PA and screen-time recommendations in relation to important health-related lifestyle factors, which is of concern, as few children were shown to meet such recommendations. Identifying the correlates of children’s behaviours is an important stage in intervention development, therefore studies 2-5 focussed on improving understanding of children’s PA and sedentary behaviour at home. Study 2 demonstrated the validity and reliability of HomeSPACE-II, a novel instrument for measuring physical factors that influence children’s home-based PA and sedentary behaviour. Using HomeSPACE-II, study 3 showed that the physical home environment is related to children’s home-based PA and sedentary behaviour. Given the established influence of social and individual factors on children’s behaviour and their confounding effects in study 3, study 4 investigated the influence of social and individual factors on: (i) children’s home-based PA and sedentary behaviour, and; (ii) the home physical environment. Study 4 revealed that parental and child activity preferences and priorities, as well as parental rules were associated with children’s home-based PA and sedentary behaviour and the physical home environment. Study 5 found clusters of social and physical factors at home, which were associated with children’s home-based PA and sedentary behaviour as well as background characteristics in the expected directions.
Joseph Petzoldt e a sistematização da filosofia de Ernst Mach
Authors: Krauss Chiara Russo
Published: November 2021

A afirmação de Ernst Mach de que os objetos são feixes de sensação foi (e ainda é) amplamente interpretada em um sentido fenomenalístico, como se ele estivesse afirmando que as experiências perceptivas são a única realidade. O artigo irá reconstruir o sistema filosófico do aluno de Mach, Joseph Petzoldt, para propor uma interpretação diferente da obra de Mach, que a coloque no contexto mais amplo da polêmica contra o neokantismo generalizado da época.
Pendugaan umur simpan metode extend storage studies dan pengaruh lama penyimpanan terhadap organoleptik simplisia Mentha x piperita L
Authors: Safrina Devi , Lestari Putri
Published: November 2021

Mentha x piperita L. simplicial  may undergo deterioration during storage, therefore it is very important to determine its shelf life. The determination of shelf life was done using Extend Storage Studies (ESS) method. This study was aimed to determine the shelf life and the effect of storage time on organoleptic simplicia M. x piperita. The sample used was simplicia that has been stored for 0, 15, 22, 30, 32, and 44 mounth in the simplicia storage warehouse with some long storage, and then the samples were subjected for moisture content analysis and organoleptic evaluation. The results showed that the shelf life of M. x piperita simplisia determined using the method of a water content parameter approach was 27 months. After 27 months of storage, although the aroma still can be preserve, there wa a decrease in the taste  and the color of simplisia.  In addition, there was increase in water content.
A synergistic of pectinase, cellulase, and glucoamylase on anthocyanin content and extraction yield of roselle petals (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
Authors: Mardiah Mardiah , Novidahlia Noli , Khoirunnisa Ma’rifat , Hanafi Hanafi , Aminullah Aminullah
Published: November 2021

The Roselle petals contain anthocyanin pigment which functions as an antioxidant and a natural food colorant. The objective of this research was to study the effect of three enzymes: pectinase, cellulase, and glucoamylase, on the quality of the extract of the Roselle petals. The fresh and dried Roselle petals were extracted using distilled water in a ratio of 1:4 and divided into five parts, in which each part was added by pectinase (P) of 1000ppm; pectinase and cellulase (PC) of 500:500ppm; pectinase and glucoamylase (PG) of 500:500ppm; and pectinase, cellulase and glucoamylase (PCG) of 333:333:333ppm, and without enzyme (TE) as a control. Furthermore, 1% of citric acid was added to all treatments. Determination of the chosen treatment used was based on residue extract, anthocyanin analysis, and the pH value. The results showed that fresh Rosella extract with PC has a yield value of 7.60% and it was not significantly different from the extract with PCG which yielded 7.37%.  Dried Rosella extract with PCG had the highest yield of 22.10% compared to the control (without enzyme) of 12.96%. However, the PCG addition generated a sticky product. Both fresh and dried Roselle extracts with PC contained the highest anthocyanin content of 156.64±1.30mgL-1 and 35.09±0.04 mgL-1, respectively. The pH values of fresh and dried Roselle extracts were 2.65 and 2.24, respectively. This research showed that the treatment of fresh and dried Roselle petals with the addition of  P, PC, or PCG increased the extraction yield value. Additionally, these enzymes could also increase the anthocyanin content of the extracts.
Research Note: Current New Zealand Population Projections (June, 2021)
Authors: Crothers Charles
Published: November 2021

Key information from current population projections developed by Statistics NZ, especially those based on 2018 or since, are provided, with brief commentary on the results and their interpretation.
Review of Hugh Dickey’s (2021) The Changing face of rural New Zealand: A study of rural demographic changes over 170 years, and the story behind them
Authors: Pomeroy Ann
Published: November 2021

Review of Hugh Dickey’s (2021) The Changing face of rural New Zealand: A study of rural demographic changes over 170 years, and the story behind them
Research Note on Experiences and Attitudes Going Forward with and Beyond Delta
Authors: Crothers Charles
Published: November 2021

The attitudinal base of support for the current ‘elimination strategy’ regime in NZ is assessed using current and recent survey data – covering attitudes and reports in relation to social distancing and mask wearing, to the boundary, and the lockdown and its effects.  Evidence is compiled, too, on attitudes towards any resetting of New Zealand’s Covid regime and possible pivots to alternatives.