bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The pandemic of the new coronavirus infection SARS-CoV2 and the burnout syndrome in medical workers
Authors: Ostryakova N. A. , Babanov S. A.
Published: August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a serious psychological impact on health care workers. There is an operational restructuring of medical institutions, working conditions almost correspond to the emergency situation. Every day, medical workers receive a huge amount of new information in the form of orders and methodological recommendations. This creates an additional load in the form of continuous «information noise». The problem of professional burnout of doctors was acute even before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to numerous studies in different countries, almost half of doctors have high rates of professional burnout, which is twice as high as the same indicators in the population engaged in other areas of professional activity.
Air recirculators capabilities
Authors: Krylov A. P.
Published: August 2021

The article describes bactericidal air recirculators, their capabilities and options for their use.
Receiving a social tax deduction on personal income tax through an employer: amendments to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation
Authors: Shinkareva O.V. , Kormacheva S.A.
Published: August 2021

Article analyzes changes which the employers performing functions of the tax agent on an income tax will face since the beginning of 2022. Changes have been made to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, which not only expand the range of social tax deductions, but also in some cases change the format of interaction between the employer and the employee, which he decided to receive a social tax deduction for personal income tax. The peculiarities of obtaining various types of social tax deductions through the employer, changes that will come into force in 2022 in this area, as well as the necessary documents are disclosed on the basis of which the employer provides the employee with social tax deductions.
Current accounting issues for the business reputation of biopharmaceutical companies
Authors: Tarasova O.N.
Published: August 2021

The article examines the accounting treatment of the business reputation of organizations in a rapidly developing industry that relies heavily on the potential, especially of private investors, including foreign ones, as bio-pharmaceuticals. It noted that in today’s environment, when new and dangerous pandemic potential (COVID-19) are emerging, it is investment in S&T that is one of the indicators for increasing partner confidence. The author revealed the place of business reputation in the company’s assets, its types and accounting directions not only according to Russian standards, but also according to the international ones. The main accounting items in terms of accounting and tax. Based on the studied material, conclusions and possible recommendations for the protection of the business reputation as a factor of growth of the industry are presented.
“Jesus is a Stranger Here”: The Healing Jesus Crusade and its Perception by the Muslim Community of Ede (Southwest Nigeria)
Authors: Oluwafunminiyi Raheem , Oyeweso Siyan
Published: August 2021

This article examines the nature of religious interactions in the Muslim stronghold town of Ede in southwest Nigeria between the Muslim majority and the Christian minority. In particular, it examines the conflict that arose between Muslim and Christian groups in the town over the famous Christian programme, “Healing Jesus Crusade” in 2011. The programme represents the height of religious misunderstanding in Ede as the situation almost degenerated into open conflict between Muslims and Christians during this period. This article looks at the fundamental and immediate causes of the conflict, as well as the nature of the conflict, its implications for religious interactions in Ede, and the methods adopted in resolving the conflict. Based on oral interviews and the use of extant literature, this article contends that the crisis surrounding the “Healing Jesus Crusade” was a manifestation of the “aggressive” Christian evangelism in the Muslim-dominated town of Ede, and the “radical” reactions of the Muslim majority to maintain the status quo of the dominance of Islam in the town.
The Financial Feasibility of Small-Scale Grouper Cromileptes altivelis Aquaculture in Indonesia
Authors: POMEROY ROBERT S. , SUGAMA KETUT , SLAMET BEJO , TRIDJOKO TRIDJOKO
Published: August 2021

This paper presents the results of a financial analysis of the aquaculture of Cromileptes altivelis (mouse grouper, barramundi cod, polka dot or high-finned grouper) in Indonesia. The analysis provided financial information on individual broodstock, hatchery/nursery, and grow-out stages. The findings of the analysis indicate that, based on the assumptions, all three scenarios are financially feasible. However, the capital requirements for the broodstock and hatchery/nursery may be beyond the financial means of many small producers. These stages of grouper culture may need to be developed as a larger project by private investors or government. The capital investment requirements for grow-out (not including purchase of transport boxes) is within the financial means of small producers. Loans or other incentives will need to be made available for the small producer, but the cash flow indicates that these loans can be repaid in the first year of production.
Fecundity of Wild Freshwater Spiny Eel Mastacembelus armatus Lacepede from Mymensingh Region of Bangladesh
Authors: RAHMAN M. M. , AHMED G. U. , RAHMATULLAH S. M.
Published: August 2021

The fecundity for 40 wild freshwater spiny eel Mastacembelus armatus estimated from Mymensingh region, Bangladesh during the breeding period from March to July 2004. The estimation of fecundity (mature ova) ranged from 3,155 to 24,684 eggs, the maximum fecundity was observed from a fish measuring 535 mm in length and 350 g in weight and the minimum from a fish of 260 mm in length and 51 g in weight. The maximum ova diameter was 2.75 mm in the month of April and minimum was 1.45 mm in May with a median of 2.08 mm in the month of March and then a sudden decrease in July (1.84 mm). The average number of ova present per gm body weight was 70.19 while the average number of ova present per gm ovary weight was 888.04. Fecundity increased with the increase in length and weight of the fish. Maximum GSI value for female spiny eel was 21.67% in the month of March and the minimum GSI value for the same gender was 3.30% in April and the median GSI value for the same was 8.06% in the month of May. The regressions of fecundity on body length, body weight and gonad weight of female spiny eels were Log F = 2.59 - 2.72 × Log L (r = 0.86), Log F = 1.00 + 1.84 × Log BW (r = 0.88) and Log F = 0.69 + 3.25 × Log GW (r = 0.75) respectively, where F is fecundity, L is total length (mm), BW is body weight (g) and GW is gonad weight (g). Fecundity-total length and fecunditybody weight gave a better relationship in comparison with fecundity-gonad weight relationship.
Genetic Diversity of Rice Field Eel (Monopterus albus) in China Based on RAPD Analysis
Authors: WEI RONG-BIAN , QIU GAO-FENG , SONG RU
Published: August 2021

The genetic diversity of seven populations of Monopterus albus from China, i.e., Yancheng, Mianyang, Baoding, Suqian, Anshun, Shaoyang and Nanning, was studied based on RAPD analysis. Thirteen of 50 arbitrate primers were screened to detect 122 polymorphic loci in 72 individuals. Shannon index, Nei’s gene diversity coefficient and percentage of polymorphic loci analysis consistently indicated that Mianyang and Yancheng populations displayed the largest diversity information, followed by Baoding, Suqian, Nanning, Anshun and Shaoyang in order. The genetic variations were found partitioned mainly within rather than among populations, as the latter accounted for only a small portion of variations (27.9％ by AMOVA). Genetic differentiation existed among all the populations (Gst = 0.1798), with a gene flow of 2.2813.The overall Shannon index and Nei’s gene diversity index was 0.4991 and 0.3302 respectively. Inferred from genetic distance, a phylogenetic dendrogram was also constructed by UPGMA method for the seven populations. Generally speaking, low genetic diversity was shown for all these populations of M. albus in China mainland.
Effects of Incorporating Spent Bleaching Clay from Palm Oil Refining in the Diets of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus
Authors: NG WING-KEONG , CHANG YI-ENG , LEE PHOOI-GUAN
Published: August 2021

Spent palm oil bleaching clays contain 20 to 30% adsorbed oil that cannot be recovered economically. A feeding trial was conducted to determine the potential use of this energy-rich oil-laden by-product from palm oil refining in African catfish diets. Seven practical diets containing 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30% SBC were formulated and fed to triplicate groups of African catfish (mean initial weight of 17.9 ± 0.1 g) for 6 weeks. All diets were formulated to be isonitrogenous (35% crude protein) and isolipidic (12% crude lipid). Growth, feed utilization efficiency, survival, body composition, and hematocrits of catfish fed up to 30% SBC were not significantly different (P > 0.05) compared to fish fed the control diet without any SBC. Bone ash tended to slightly increase at dietary SBC levels of 15% and above. Hepatosomatic index of fish fed SBC incorporated diets were significantly lower compared to fish fed the control diet but preliminary histological examination did not reveal any structural abnormalities in the liver cells. Total solids and total suspended solids concentration in tank water increased significantly concomitant to the increasing dietary levels of SBC fed to African catfish. It was concluded that African catfish can be effectively used as a biological agent for the economical extraction of the adsorbed oil in SBC from palm oil refining.
How Do Banks Determine Their Capital Buffer? Evidence from Indonesian Bank
Authors: Mahendra Ryansa Gallen Gagah Pratama  , Tyas Effendi  , Lina Nur Hidayati  , Mendoza-Velázquez Alfonso
Published: August 2021

Objective: This study aims to investigate how banks determine their capital buffer. Return on Equity (ROE), Non-Performing Loans (NPL), Capital Buffer Lag (BUFFt-1), Loan to Total Assets (LOTA), and Income Diversification (IDIV) are some of the variables examined in this study. Research Design & Methods: Purposive sampling was used to collect samples for this study. It was 20 of the 42 conventional commercial banks that were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2012-2016. In this study, multiple regression analysis was used, as well as the ordinary and two-stage least squares methods. Findings: The results of this study have shown that the capital buffer has a negative impact on return on equality (ROE) and income diversification (IDIV). The capital buffer was affected by Lag of Capital Buffer. This research examines how a bank can make a profit from the negative impact of ROE. Based on the results of the tests, the Indonesian Bank has not pursued the highest possible capital buffer. Implications & Recommendations: Companies will use their profit to further profitable activities when they fulfill a minimum capital buffer requirement. Contribution & Value Added: The results of this study try to give an idea for the management of capital and capital buffers and to determine the ideal strategy for investors and banks to meet the Basel and Government regulation. This research tries to add insight into the internal factors that determine capital buffers at conventional commercial banks in Indonesia, as well as research references in the field of financial management, particularly capital buffers.
Konsep Multiple Intelligences Perspektif Al-Quran/ Hadis dan Implikasinya Terhadap Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Hofur Hofur
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perpsektif al Quran/ Hadis tentang multiple intelligences dan implikasinya terhadap pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian library research. Melalui kunjunganÂ  perpustakaan data yang diambil berasal dari buku, seperti: Tafsir Al-Misbah, Tafsir Ath-Thabari, Tafsir Thabrani, Tafsir Ibnu Katsir, Kitab Hadis AlMustadrak dan sumber lainnya yang memiliki keterkaitan dengan tema penelitian. Sumber data penelitian ini dibagi ke dalam sumber data primer dan sumber data sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan: (1) konsep multiple intelligences perspektif al Quran/ Hadis dapat dijumpai masing-masing, kecerdasan linguistik dalam Q.S. Al-Baqarah: 31-33; kecerdasan logis matematis dalam Q.S. Al Ankabut:43;Â  Â kecerdasan visual-spasial dalam Q.S. Hud: 37-38; kecerdasan kinestetik dalam Q.S. Al-Maidah: 31; kecerdasan kecerdasan irama-musik dalamhadis riwayat Hakim No. 2125 kitab al-Mustadrak; kecerdasan interpersonaldalam Q.S. Al-Hujarat: 13; kecerdasan intrapersonal dalam Q.S. Ad-Dzariyat: 21;kecerdasan naturalis dalam Q.S. Ali Imran: 190-191; kecerdasan eksistensial dalam Q.S. Ad-Dzariyat: 56. (2) Implikasi multiple intelligences terhadap pembelajaran PAI, Multiple Intelligences sangat diperlukan dalam model pembelajaran dewasa ini. Guru sangat dimudahkan apabila mampu melihatkecerdasan yang dimiliki setiap siswa. Materi disampaikan dengan strategi pembelajaran yang dapat memfasilitasi setiap kecerdasan yang dilmiliki siswa. Melalui strategi tersebut siswa memiliki motivasi tinggi dikarenakan proses pembelajaran lebih variatif. Poin penting disini adanya pengakuan baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung terhadap kemampuan yang dimiliki siswa tanpa pengecualian.
IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM ANAK DARI ORANG TUA LULUSAN PONDOK PESANTREN
Authors: Munawwaroh Navisatul , Zafi Ashif Az
Published: August 2021

Permasalahan yang ada sekarang ini adalah banyak anak kurang mengerti secara mendalam agama Islam, faktor utama dari hal tersebut dikarenakan orang tua yang kurang memerhatikan pendidikan islam anak. Pengaruh pendidikan orang tua juga menjadi kaitan utama dalam pendidikan anak, karena orang tua yang berada dalam waktu yang banyak dengan anak dari anak kecil. Peran orang tua sangat berarti bagi pendidikan anak. Orang tua yang paham pendidikan Islam lebih dalam misalnya pendidikan terakhir mereka pondok pesantren, maka hal tersebut menentukan cara dan penyampaian pendidikan islam yang tepat diterapkan kepada anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi pendidikan islam dari orang tua pondok pesantren, apakah anak akan memiliki agama dan moral yang baik atau tidak berdasarkan orang tua pondok pesantren. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Metode pengambilan data menggunakan observasi dan wawancara.Â  Hasil penelitian ini orang tua pondok pesantren dapat menerapkan dalam kehidupannya di keluarga dengan baik, terutama dalam mengajarakan pendidikan Islam pada anak.
MINAT BELAJAR SISWA TAKHASSUS TAHFIDZ DAN NON TAHFIDZ TERHADAP MATA PELAJARAN PAI DI SMA ALI MAKSUM
Authors: Rofiah Tutik Dinur
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan minat belajar siswa/santri Takhassus Tahfidz dan non tahfidz terhadap mata pelajaran PAI di SMA Ali Maksum Krapyak Yogyakarta. Selain itu juga untuk mengetahui seberapa besar nilai perbedaan minat belajar siswa/santri takhasus tahfidz dan non tahfidz pada mata pelajaran PAI di SMA Ali Maksum. Penelitian ini menggunanakan jenis penelitian analitis komparatif, yaitu membandingkan dua atau lebih kelompok data terdapat perbedaan aspek atau variabel yang telah diteliti dengan menggunakan uji independent t-test dikarenakan variabel dalam penelitian ini adalah 2 variabel bebas dan tidak berkorelasi. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan tiga metode pengumpulan data yaitu Angket, wawancara dan observasi. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa Nilai rata-rata minat belajar siswa Takhasus Tahfidz sebesar 109,54 sedangkan rata-rata nilai minat anak non tahfidz sebesar 93,4 dengan besar t hitung sebesar -4.728 karena t hitung lebih besar dari t table dengan signifikasi 0,05 maka H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima disimpulkan bahwa minat belajar anak tahfidz lebih besar dari pada anak non tahfidz dengan nilai beda/ Mean Difference sebesar-16.14286
TAHAPAN PERKEMBANGAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN SEBAGAI LANDASAN KONSEP LIFE LONG EDUCATION: SEBUAH PEMIKIRAN ALI AHMAD MADKUR
Authors: Huda Miftahul
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini menelaah pemikiran Ali Ahmad Madkur di dalam kitab Manhaj al-Tarbiyah fii al-Tashawwur al-Islami terkait dengan tahapan perkembangan dan pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik library research. Hasil penelitian ini menyebutkan bahwa tahapan perkembangan manusia menurut Ali Ahmad Madkur terdiri dari 7 masa yaitu : 1) Masa Kehamilan (marhalah al-haml), 2) Masa Penyusuan (marhalah al-radha'ah), 3) Masa Anak-Anak (marha marhalah al-thufulah) , 4) Masa Peralihan dan Baligh(marhalah al-bulugh wa al-murahaqah) , 5) Masa Pemuda(marhalah al-syabab) , 6) Masa Dewasa(marhalah al-rajulah wa al-nadhaj) , dan 7) Masa Tua(marhalah al-syaikhukhah) . Tahapan-tahapan perkembangan tersebut sebagai panduan dan landasan bagi seorang pendidik dalam memberikan pendidikan kepada anak didiknya. Berdasarkan pada tahapan-tahapan perkembangan tersebut maka pendidik diharapkan dapat menyesuaikan proses pelaksanaan pembelajaran menjadi lebih baik dan terukur, sehingga tujujuan pembelajaran yang telah dicanangkan dapat tercapai dengan baik. Dari tahapan-tahapan perkembangan ini pula, lahir konsep lifelong education yaitu konsep belajar sepanjang hayat. Oleh karena tahapan perkembangan manusia dimulai sejak lahir sampai dengan akhir hayatnya, maka proses belajaranya pun tidak boleh berhenti, untuk itulah kemudian di kenal pendidikan formal, informal dan non-formal. Sebagai salah satu wadah pendidikan sepanjang hayat.Kata Kunci : Perkembangan, pembelajaran, lifelong education
Los límites temporales de la libertad de expresión en los procesos electorales: una revisión a los casos de México, Costa Rica, Colombia y Uruguay
Authors: Noelia Hidalgo Rodríguez
Published: August 2021

La libertad de expresión es uno de los principales derechos de las personas en los regímenes democráticos. Como todos los demás derechos, no es absoluto. La libre expresión de las ideas, en el contexto de los procesos electorales, se manifiesta a través de la garantía de difusión de propaganda electoral; sujeta a determinadas restricciones en pro del interés social. Una de estas limitantes es aquella en razón de la temporalidad, conocida generalmente como veda electoral o tiempo de reflexión. Este artículo pretende mostrar, de forma descriptiva, los límites temporales a la publicidad electoral en América Latina, específicamente en los casos de México, Costa Rica, Colombia y Uruguay; así como también brindar una breve explicación de los términos ‘libertad de expresión’ y ‘propaganda electoral’ y su relación con la democracia y los procesos electorales.
Disputas de sentidos y reconfiguración de lo social a partir de la inundación de 2013 en un barrio popular de La Plata
Authors:   , Canevari Tomás
Published: August 2021

Tras la peor inundación en la historia de La Plata, ocurrida el 2 de abril de 2013, una vez más la ciudad se tomó como objeto de reflexión. Allí se entrecruzan multiplicidad de lógicas, procesos y saberes. También de conflictos que hacen parte central de los procesos de comunicación donde en cada discurso interactúan dimensiones objetivas del mundo y dimensiones subjetivas de las experiencias. Bajo la hipótesis de que este acontecimiento expuso la fragilidad del orden urbano a la vez que permitió problematizar y repensar los modos de habitar la ciudad, el trabajo aborda las disputas de sentidos tras el desastre y las formas de organización y representación política en un barrio popular llamado Puente de Fierro, el más grande de los 164 que existen actualmente en la ciudad de La Plata. En el abordaje de aspectos culturales, naturales, políticos y económicos, se aplicó una metodología que se propuso avanzar más allá del diagnóstico y el análisis para adentrarse en etapas de intervención y transformación. La tesis combina estas fases en una articulación de métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos que fueron aplicados en un proceso de Investigación-Acción-Participativa durante cinco años y que, en la praxis, fueron parte de transformaciones cognitivas, sociales, ambientales, organizacionales y decisionales. El trabajo de campo sostenido desde 2015 relevando discursos y prácticas sociales, se complementa con un amplio trabajo de encuestas en dos escalas espaciales que dan cuenta de una elevada vulnerabilidad social y ambiental, así como una fuerte dimensión territorial de la desigualdad. Es en esa ciudad autoconstruida donde se da la vida, las relaciones sociales, las prácticas culturales, donde se crean subjetividades y sentidos. Se configura allí una densa red simbólica, de producción del espacio urbano por parte de sectores populares que a través de sus prácticas construyen territorio e identidades sociales. En suma, el trabajo estudia la conformación de identificaciones relevantes en la sociabilidad barrial, la disputa de significaciones por redefinir la ciudad tras el desastre y la dimensión política organizacional de los sectores populares a fin de aportar a procesos de transformación de la realidad estudiada.
Correlations between Total Monthly Expenses, Food Budget and the Diet
of Junior Medical Students
Authors: Chudinin NV , Rakitina IS , Dementiev AA
Published: August 2021

Background. A tendency towards an unbalanced diet is currently observed among student youth, which, along with the relative financial stability of this contingent, poses certain risks of unhealthy nutrition in modern conditions. Nutritional status of students can be considered as an important component of nutritional problem of the population and requires a comprehensive research.
Our objective was to analyze correlations between total monthly expenses, monthly food expenditures and the diet of first and second-year students of a medical university.
Materials and methods. The study included 87 junior students of the Ryazan State Medical University who gave informed consent to participate in the study. Their nutrition and physical activity were monitored during seven days in March–April 2019. In total, we analyzed 1,729 meals and 532 daily chronograms. Statistical data processing was carried out to test a number of statistical hypotheses in compliance with the conditions necessary for the application of the selected statistical criteria.
Results. We established that the diet was not balanced in the groups of junior students with monthly expenses both above and below subsistence level. Yet, the diet of students with expenditures above the subsistence level was closer to the recommended one. We found direct correlations between higher total monthly expenses of students and a greater proportion of nutrients in their diet. A direct relationship was also established between the food budget and consumption of food components, such as cholesterol and mono- and disaccharides, posing potential health risks.
Conclusion. Actions taken to improve well-being of families and student youth along supported by active promotion of healthy eating, especially among students with their large food budget, may contribute to optimizing the diet of junior students.
Assessment of Functional Capacities of the Cardiorespiratory System
in Young Adults
Authors: Tyatenkova NN , Aminova OS
Published: August 2021

Introduction. A contemporary man lives and acts in conditions of increasing intensity and duration of synergistic effects of numerous adverse environmental factors causing a rapid depletion of his physiological reserves. It has been proven that functional indices of the cardiovascular system are a universal indicator of compensatory and adaptive activities of the organism.
The purpose of the study was to assess functional capacity of the cardiorespiratory system in young people, depending on social status and level of education.
Materials and methods. The study included 1,978 young people aged 18–25 years, with different social status and educational level. Functional capacities were assessed by physiometric properties and estimated indices.
Results. We established that blood pressure values were significantly higher in young men compared to women and in students compared to working youth. We also found an inverse correlation between the prevalence of hypertension and the level of education of working young adults. Average group values of the Robinson index were assessed as moderate for men and good for women. Functional capacities of the cardiovascular system in students were generally lower than those among working youth. The group average of the vital capacity index in young men and women was higher and significantly higher than the average value, respectively. Statistically higher values of this index were observed among female students compared to working young women.
Conclusions. Our assessment of functional capacities of the cardiorespiratory system showed that the young women had a greater ability to respond to combined effects of adverse environmental factors adequately and securely. This ability enabled
them to spend their body reserves more economically and resist diseases. The energy potential of the cardiovascular system of working youth was higher than that of students. The latter, on the other hand, demonstrated higher capacities of the respiratory system. A higher level of education among working young adults was associated with better functional capacities and adaptive reserves of the circulatory system.
Flood Monitoring and Warning Systems: A Brief Review
Authors: Zakaria Muhammad Izzat , Jabbar Waheb A.
Published: August 2021

Floods and excessive rainfall are unavoidable phenomena that can cause massive loss of people's lives and destruction of infrastructure. Flash floods rise rapidly in flood-prone areas, resulting in property damage, but the impact on human lives is relatively preventable by the presence of monitoring systems. Although there are many systems widely in practice by disaster management agencies in monitoring flood levels, most of these systems are limited range and sophisticated to be used and maintained. Furthermore, in most developing countries, the conventional flood gates in water canals are manually operated and suffer from the lack of real-time monitoring of water levels, leading to an overflow in the channels and flash floods. On top of that, the lacking accurate data analysis in the system that can be accessed is one of the limitations of the conventional flood monitoring and warning systems (FMWS). Therefore, in this paper, we have explored and reviewed the existing methods of flood monitoring and emphasizing their structure and sensing techniques. We have also classified and compared their advantages and limitations and accordingly suggested new solutions and improvements by utilizing new technologies based on the Internet of Things. This paper introduces a detailed mini-review of sensing methods in the existing flood systems as reported in previous studies to serve as a quick guide to researchers who are engaging in this field. Based on the review, conclusions have been drawn.
COVID-19, Rural Livelihoods and Human Rights: A South African Perspective
Authors: Mubangizi Betty Claire , Mubangizi John Cantius
Published: August 2021

This article describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and worsened the existing social and economic conditions of rural people in South Africa, how their livelihoods have been affected and how their rights have been violated as a result. The rights considered and discussed include those contained in the South African Bill of Rights with a particular focus on socio-economic rights which, by their very nature, have important social and economic dimensions. The implications of these social and economic dimensions on rural people under the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed. The article partly adopts a qualitative research methodology in which information gathered through interviews, webinar discussions, and workshops with various stakeholders and participants are presented and analysed. The paper also discusses the balance between the need to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic through lockdown measures, the impact of these measures on rural livelihoods, and the constitutional requirement to protect human rights. The paper concludes with recommendations, including adopting a human rights-based approach to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on rural livelihoods.
Model of Habitat Characteristics of Sardinella lemuru in the Bali Strait, Indonesia
Authors: Wijaya Adi , Sambah Abu Bakar , Setyohadi Daduk , Zakiyah Umi
Published: August 2021

This article describes a new approach to the study of the environmental conditions that relate to the Sardinella lemuru habitat in the Bali Strait, through remote sensing data and fish catch data using the generalized additive model. Data that are acquired daily and then compiled into monthly data for sea surface temperature, sea surface chlorophyll-a concentration, photosynthetically available radiation, and sea surface depth (SSD) were used for the years 2008–2010. The objectives of the study are to describe the variability of the environmental conditions in the Bali Strait, to analyze a combination model of environmental factors in estimating the Sardinella lemuru habitat, and to map potential Sardinella lemuru fishing areas. We illustrate the proposed method by constructing seven generalized additive models with catches of Sardinella lemuru as a variable response and use sea surface temperature, sea surface chlorophyll-a concentration, photosynthetically available radiation, and SSD as covariant models for assessing the environmental characteristics of the abundance of Sardinella lemuru. Predicted values were validated using a linear model. Based on the three model parameters, habitat selection for Sardinella lemuru was significantly (P < 0.0001) influenced by photosynthetically available radiation (50–55 Einstein m-2 d-1), sea surface chlorophyll-a concentration (0.2–2.0 mgm-3), sea surface temperature (28.95–29.64 °C), and SSD (60–150 m). Catch predictions show a consistent trend toward environmental conditions and water depth. Our method allows for improvement with the validation of catch predictions that were observed and collected monthly, and the result was significant (P < 0.001, r2 = 0.816). Photosynthetically available radiation explains the highest deviation in continued generalized additive models; therefore, it was considered to be the best predictor of habitat, followed by sea surface chlorophyll-a concentration, sea surface temperature, and then SSD. New research results supplement several previous studies that relate to the analysis of environmental parameters in estimating the fish habitat and can be used in mapping the distribution of potential Sardinella lemuru fishing areas in spatial and temporal scales.
Implementation of Good University Governance in Private Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia
Authors: Reschiwati  , Pratiwi Wiwik , Suratman Adji , Ibrahim Ida Musdafia
Published: August 2021

This article describes a new idea of implementing Good University Governance (GUG). As a development of the Good Corporate Governance model, especially for higher educational institutions, GUG must be implemented differently among universities, colleges, and academies. This research aims to answer the hypotheses of the implementation of GUG to carry out quality and accountable education management using descriptive analysis and prove that those are implemented differently in any type of private higher education using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The population of this study was all private higher education institutions covering universities, colleges, and academies in Jakarta, Indonesia, selected by using the purposive sampling method. Good University Governance is measured using five dimensions: transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence, and fairness. Based on the questionnaires' results, Good University Governance has been well implemented in Universities, Colleges, and Academies. Our proposal allows for improvement in implementing GUG in the dimensions of Accountability, Responsibility, and Independence. Since there are differences in the application, those are more appropriate for universities with comprehensive management. Meanwhile, those are necessary to make simpler rules for colleges and academics, considering that the management span is not as complex as universities. The new method effectiveness evaluation is confirmed by ANOVA calculation that has significantly less than 5%. This differentiation of rules improves GUG implementation more accurately and can be used by policymakers to make different regulations for colleges and academies.
Disharmonization of Logistic Management and Regulation of Natural Disaster in Indonesia: A Collaborative Governance Perspective
Authors: Rustian  , Sumartono  , Hermawan  , Wardhono Hendro
Published: August 2021

This research is at the ontological level of implementing logistic disaster management that is very significant in reducing the risk of natural disaster in Indonesia. The problem is very interesting to examine by conducting descriptive qualitative research. Sharpening the research was using the theory of public policy, collaborative governance, and supply chain management for logistics improvement. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with several key informants, direct observation, and related documentation. Data were analyzed using interactive models in data reduction, data display, and data verification supported by triangulation employed to obtain validity and reliability. The results were based on ontology, epistemology, and sociology research by empowering the logistic and equipment distribution for natural disaster and disaster management in Indonesia. Vision and mission of public policies related to natural disasters are needed to complete the facilities of prevention, equipment management, and logistics supervision, provide information to stakeholders regarding regulations and sanctions in natural disaster management that were carried out deliberately, and balance the provision of disaster management. Therefore, it will produce revised and detailed relevant regulations and state agencies as public officials in making natural disaster and disaster management regulations in Indonesia. The researchers suggested that relevant state institutions as public officials in making regulations on natural disaster management in Indonesia should form regulations and institutions to cover the collaborative governance of natural disaster reduction.
The Effect of Local Forcing on Anomalously High Rainfall during Dry Season in Java, Indonesia
Authors: Yulihastin Erma , Putranto Muhammad Fadhlan , Suaydhi
Published: August 2021

During the dry season (May to October) in Java, Indonesia, anomalously high rainfall is investigated using 37-year rainfall data from the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data. The analysis focuses on the years having high rainfall during the dry season between 1982 and 2019. It is conducted using a combination of the presence and absence of La Niña, negative Indian Ocean Dipole Mode events, and other atmospheric/oceanic parameters, such as 2-m temperature, sea surface temperature, outgoing longwave radiation, 200 mb and 850 mb wind. The results show that the presence of both La Niña and negative Indian Ocean Dipole Mode events contributes around 39% to the high rainfall during the dry season, the presence of negative Indian Ocean Dipole Mode - 22%, the absence of both events - 22%, and the presence of La Niña - 17%. The dynamics of monsoon circulation anomaly (200 mb and 850 mb) in the southern Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra and Java also plays a role in the increased rainfall during the dry season in Java. This anomaly occurs due to a vortex in the southern equatorial Indian Ocean around 10⁰S, triggering the formation of double Inter-tropical Convergence Zones over the area north of the equator and the southern waters of Java. The increase in rainfall due to this local factor reaches a maximum and extends in June and October, which is associated with the strengthening of circulation anomalies in southern Java, both spatially and vertically (850 and 200 mb).
Evaluation for the Production of Bio-Carbon and Bio-Oil through a Combined Process of Gasification and Slow Pyrolysis of the Organic Waste Fraction
Authors: Góngora C. M. , Rivera C. , López A. , Mesa F. , Aristizábal A. J.
Published: August 2021

The management of vast amounts of urban solid waste is daily. The population growth must create diligent politics that mitigate the impacts created by the increased demand for energy and basic needs. This research aimed to analyze biocarbon and bio-oil production performance through the combination of gasification and slow pyrolysis using a cylindrical reactor with a fixed bed. The residues were collected from the market square of “La Satélite” located in Florencia-Caquetá, and the organic fraction was separated without any previous treatment. For this, an experimental design was randomly created with two factors: 6 work temperatures for the reactor (150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 600°C) and three samples of residues (5, 10 and 15 kg), for a total of 18 treatments and three repetitions. The results were analyzed through analysis of variance (ANOVA), obtaining the highest biomass production with 150°C and 15kg of residue and the highest amount of bio-oil with the combination of 5kg of residue with 150°C. The results demonstrate that combining these two thermochemical processes (gasification and slow pyrolysis) is an efficient and sustainable way to treat solid residues that should be implemented on a large scale.
Android-Based Interactive Media for Civic Intelligence Diffusion in Al-Qur'an Perspective
Authors: Rohman Baeti , Jarudin
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this research is to develop android-based interactive media to diffuse the concept of civic intelligence from the perspective of the Qur'an. A mixed method is used in this study. The qualitative designation is used to describe the concept of civic intelligence through a Focus Discussion Group with a team of experts. While the quantitative approach to describe the effectiveness of interactive media developed. The number of respondents in this study involved 20 students in testing the effectiveness of the developed product. The assessment of the expert team that 81.43% of interactive media is worth using can be concluded that android-based interactive media applications are worth using for information dissemination. The effectiveness test results with an average value of 3.3 are in accordance with the agreed criteria that android-based interactive media are effectively used in disseminating information. The novelty of this research is an interactive medium in disseminating information. The results of his research that Android-based interactive media effectively spread the concept of civil intelligence from the perspective of the Qur'an.
Critical Collaboration-Oriented Constructivist Learning Model Development to Improve Social and Spiritual Skills
Authors: Thoib Ismail
Published: August 2021

This study aims to develop a critical collaboration-oriented constructivist learning model to improve students' social-spiritual skills. It boosts the urgency that most educators currently believe the online learning model does not improve students' social and spiritual skills. The development is carried out using the Assure model developed by Smaldino, Russell, Heinich, and Molenda. The developed model followed six steps, namely: (1) analyzing the characteristics of students, (2) setting learning objectives, (3) selecting media, methods, and materials, (4) utilizing teaching materials, (5) involving students in learning activities, and (6) evaluation and revision. The research process was carried out at UIN Mataram, involving one content expert, one design expert, five students in individual trials, nine students in small group trials, and 40 students in field trials. The results show that the developed learning model had theoretical feasibility of 96.4% for the material and 96% for the learning design. At the same time, the results of the empirical feasibility test showed that the product was empirically feasible with a feasibility level of 85.87% in individual trials, 90.12% in small group trials, and 94.25% in field trials. This study ends with the suggestions to implement the developed learning model in different fields of studies as the discussion of this model is rare while the impacts are beneficial. The discussion on its application and effects on learning achievements and attitudes in different fields of studies will contribute to a broader understanding of the same topic.
Air Quality Impact during COVID-19: A Case Study in One Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) in Malaysia
Authors: Anuar Farrah , Othman Norzila , Altowayti Wahid Ali Hamood , Fitriani Nurina
Published: August 2021

Novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) was first detected in Wuhan, China, soon its rapid escalation in global and become global spread of infection including Malaysia. The principal cases in Malaysia were distinguished on 25th January 2020. The number of cases keeps on ascending since March 2020 until Malaysia has the highest number of cases in Southeast Asia. Therefore, to respond and control the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the 2020 Movement Control Order (MCO) is implemented. The MCO actualizes a movement of reasonable steps to control advance flare-ups of COVID-19 within the country, counting closing down all organization and private premises aside from those related with "fundamental administrations" and several parts with government permission, and travel disallowances on all outsiders entering Malaysia and on Malaysians taking off the country. Correspondingly, this MCO has brought about the decrease of air contamination as the number of engine vehicles and the activity of businesses is suspended. This study aims to determine the concentrations of particulate matter 2.5 at the selected monitoring stations in UTHM and to correlate environmental factor which is wind speed and wind direction with the Particulate Matter 2.5. This study uses PM2.5 fixations to explain the air pollution before to MCO, stages I, II, III, and IV, where the contingent MCO is actualized. Such outcomes relate to the air contamination list as it was discovered that the PM2.5 fixations showed a high decrease of up to -74 μg/m3 during Phase IV MCO.
Collaborative Governance Implementation in Cash-For-Work Schemes, Case Study in Jembrana Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Widhiasthini Ni Wayan , Antari Ni Putu Bayu Widhi , Subawa Nyoman Sri , Wisudawati Ni Nyoman Sri , Basmantra Ida Nyoman
Published: August 2021

Due to the new governance paradigm, the government involves civil society and private and public sectors instead of being a single actor in its activities. This paradigm represents a collaborative governance practice with the New Public Management principles. The government optimizes the village funds through a cash-for-work scheme that implements village development by allocating 30% wages. The purpose of this study is to examine the government's efforts to reduce cash payments and workforce in various activities. The research problem is focused on the impact of collaborative governance implementation in cash-for-work schemes in Jembrana Regency, Bali Province. Furthermore, the collaborative governance principles are examined as a state administration's new paradigm. Jembrana Regency was selected as the research location because it highly utilizes the village funds with a cash-for-work scheme than other regencies in Bali Province. This study used descriptive analysis and determined informants purposively. The results show that collaborative governance has a socio-economic impact on cash-for-work schemes, reducing the urban bias and related practices. Moreover, these results indicate counter-disruption in cash-for-work schemes, which do not apply to non-cash payments, digitization, and workforce reduction. The limitations of this study lie in the locus coverage and research focus.
Mechanical Characterization of Gigantochloa Scortechinii Bamboo Fiber with E-Glass/Epoxy Hybrid Composites
Authors: Ali Aidy , Rassiah Kannan , Ahmad M.M.H. Megat
Published: August 2021

Natural fiber-reinforced composites are essential for the growth of polymer composite technology. The key goal of this study is to utilize the natural bamboo Gigantochloa scortechinii, which is obtained in Melaka, Malaysia. In this study, the mechanical properties of woven bamboo, epoxy polymer, and E-glass hybrid composite were characterized. Woven bamboo laminates were woven from bamboo strips, and the hybrid composites were obtained by manually stacking alternating 2-6 laminates of woven bamboo, E-glass, and epoxy. The findings show that increasing the woven bamboo layers from 2 to 6 did not improve the tensile strength, modulus, impact, and flexural strength. However, the hardness strength was increased. Overall, the minimum or maximum number of laminated bamboo fiber/E-glass/epoxy hybrid composite layers can be used in various product applications.
The use of underground thermal gradients as technique for soil radon mitigation
Authors: Arias Francisco J. , De Las Heras Salvador
Published: August 2021

Diffusion coefficients of radon through minerals and rocks are characterised by Arrhenius linear plots, i.e., increasing with temperature. It has been observed, for example, that rocks with a mild heating (<100°C) translate into a radon release that can be enhanced 100–1,000 times than the normal release at STP (Standard Temperature Pressure (STP). Therefore, it is reasonable to think that if the soil is deliberately heated creating a thermal gradient, it could be possible, at least from a theoretical point of view, to thermally pump radon from soil because the radon atoms will escape preferentially from cold regions (low diffusion coefficient) towards hot regions (high diffusion coefficients) if a radon sink is located. In this short note, this approach for soil radon removal is investigated.
A Study for Advanced Visualization of Sensing Data & Meta Data based WSN
Authors:   Faculty of Division, Liberal & Arts College, Anyang University, Anyang-shi, South Korea., Ahn Byeongtae , Choi Hyukjun ,   Department of International Logistics at Pyeongtaek University, South Korea.
Published: August 2021

As the 5G environment is established due to the development of network and information and network technologies, wireless sensor network is drawing attention as a technology that will lead the information technology industry in the future. The sensor-based service must collect and process data recognized from various sensors and deliver information to users to understand. However, there is no research to visually express information about sensor resources to make it easier for users to understand. Therefore, this research proposes an efficient visualization model that is both realistic and economical. Then, we designed a scenario applied to real life and built a webpage.