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Implementing Integrated Holistic Education System (IHES) for Character Building at Seven Skies International School in Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Arianto Toni , Prayogo Imam , Fannani Bakhruddin , Barizi Ahmad
Published: October 2024

The modern educational system emphasizes not only the intellectual development of students but also the formation of moral and social character. Traditional educational systems are often perceived as inadequate in meeting the demands of globalization, technological advancement, and social change. Seven Skies International School adopts the Integrated Holistic Education System (IHES) to address these needs by incorporating intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects into student learning. The primary challenge in implementing IHES is maintaining a balance between academic achievement and the development of students' character, as well as ensuring that educators are capable of effectively guiding emotional and spiritual growth. Common obstacles include the lack of understanding and skills among teachers in comprehensively applying IHES. This study aims to analyze the implementation of IHES at Seven Skies International School, evaluate character-building strategies, and measure their impact on students' moral and social development. The methodology employed is a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The research findings indicate that IHES positively influences students' moral and social development. However, several challenges were identified in its implementation, particularly concerning teacher training and the methods used for character evaluation, which require improvement. The study's recommendations include enhancing training programs for educators and developing more comprehensive methods for character assessment.
Cross-Cultural Translation and Validation of the Thai Version of the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA-TH)
Authors: Roongpiboonsopit Duangnapa , Laohapiboolrattana Wattakorn , Wiangkham Taweewat , Isariyapan Olan , Kongsuk Jutaluk , Pattanapongpitak Harinfa , Sonkaew Thitichaya , Termjai Mana , Isaravisavakul Sudarat , Wairit Sirikanya , Srisoparb Waroonnapa
Published: October 2024

Objective: To culturally adapt the original English Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia to Thai (SARA-TH) and to evaluate the reliability and validity of the SARA-TH in assessing ataxia in acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients, as assessed by three healthcare professionals.Methods: The SARA underwent translation and cross-cultural adaptation to Thai according to established guidelines. Reliability (e.g., internal consistency, intrarater reliability, interrater reliability) and validity (e.g., content validity, convergent validity) were assessed in a sample of 50 participants with ataxia after acute ischemic stroke or TIA. Spearman correlation analysis was used to examine the relationships between the SARA-TH and the Barthel Index (BI-TH), the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS-TH), and the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS) to assess convergent validity. Interrater and intrarater reliability among experienced and novice neurologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists were assessed using weighted kappa.Results: The SARA-TH demonstrated good comprehension and exhibited no significant floor or ceiling effects. It showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α≥0.776). Significant correlations were found between the SARA-TH score and the BI-TH score (rs=-0.743 to -0.665), NIHSS- TH score (rs=0.404–0.513), and ICARS score (rs=0.859–0.917). The intrarater reliability for each rater ranged from 0.724 to 1.000 (p<0.01), and the interrater reliability varied from 0.281 to 0.927 (p<0.01).Conclusion: The SARA-TH has excellent internal consistency, validity, and intrarater reliability, as well as acceptable interrater reliability among health professionals with varying levels of experience. It is recommended for assessing ataxia severity in individuals following acute ischemic stroke or TIA.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 16, No. 2
Authors: John Albert
Published: October 2024

International Journal of Chemistry wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal is greatly appreciated. Many authors, regardless of whether International Journal of Chemistry publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers.

 

Reviewers for Volume 16, Number 2

 

 

Ahmet Ozan Gezerman, Toros Agri-Industry, Research and Development Center, Turkey

Daniel Rivera-Vazquez, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, USA

Farhaoui Mohamed, National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), Morocco

Ho Soon Min, INTI International University, Malaysia

Hui Tan, Columbia University, USA

Kevin C. Cannon, Penn State Abington, USA

Khaldun Mohammad Al Azzam, The University of Jordan, Jordan

Mustafa Oguzhan Kaya, Siirt University, Turkey

Nanthaphong Khamthong, Rangsit University, Thailand

Nejib Hussein Mekni, Al Manar University, Tunisia

Severine Queyroy, Aix-Marseille Université, France

Sitaram Acharya, Dallas College, USA

Albert John

On behalf of,

The Editorial Board of International Journal of Chemistry

Canadian Center of Science and Education
Public Trust, Judicial Independence and Social Media Engagement of Latin American High Courts
Authors: Tibi Weber Cordula
Published: October 2024

Public Trust, Judicial Independence and Social Media Engagement of Latin American High Courts

Most Latin American judiciaries experience low levels of public trust, and many high courts in the region suffer attacks from political actors. Such interference constitutes a serious contestation of judicial independence. The literature suggests that courts can defend against such attacks by building alliances with the broader public. Public trust is central to build such alliances. Courts may increase trust through an opening to the public. Latin American constitutional and supreme courts have been pioneering in engaging with the public through a variety of means. Comparing globally, they can be considered the most active ones in using social media for presenting and promoting their work. This article investigates how the behaviour of Latin American high courts in Twitter (nowadays ‘X’) is shaped by the different levels of trust and political attacks experienced by the courts. It distinguishes between an informational, an educational and a self-promotional purpose of a court’s use of Twitter. It uses data from Latinobarómetro, V-Dem, as well as an original dataset of tweets by Latin American high courts to assess the respective behaviour on Twitter. The analysis of six cases (Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay) shows that courts with lower levels of trust tend to be more active in social media than courts with higher levels of trust and that the former tend to produce more self-promotional or educational content than purely informational one. Regarding the level of political attacks, no clear effects on the court behaviour on Twitter were identified.
IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DAN BUDI PEKERTI DI SMK NEGERI 1 SEBERIDA
Authors: Nur Soleh  , Nadya  , Nurwahid Ihsanudin
Published: October 2024

Pembaruan kurikulum pendidikan merupakan tindakan penting untuk memperbaiki kualitas pendidikan dan menyesuaikan sistem pendidikan dengan kebutuhan dan tantangan zaman modern. Kurikulum merdeka menghadirkan pendekatan yang lebih fleksibel. Pendekatan ini berfokus pada pengembangan potensi tiap peserta didik, sehingga memungkinkan mereka untuk belajar dengan cara yang lebih sesuai dengan kemampuan dan kecenderungan pribadi mereka.
Pengaruh Pemberian Yogurt Susu Kambing Pada Pasien Tonsilitis Kronik dan Faringitis Kronik Yang Menggunakan Pengobatan Standar
Authors: Rahmawati Novina , Safarianti Safarianti , Luhonna Desri
Published: October 2024

Radang tenggorok (faringitis) dan tonsilitis kronis adalah sesuatu yang umum terjadi dan memiliki biaya medis dan sosial yang besar. Radang tenggorok juga dapat dikaitkan dengan proses yang mengancam jiwa, termasuk sepsis dan gangguan jalan napas. Tatalaksana untuk radang tenggorok disesuaikan dengan penyebabnya. Jika penyebabnya adalah infeksi bakteri, maka pemberian antibiotik merupakan pemilihan utama. Penggunaan antibiotik atau antimikroba secara berkepanjangan akan menyebabkan ketidakpatuhan minum obat pada pasien. Yogurt merupakan makanan yang berbentuk setengah padat dengan tekstur antara keju dan susu cair, mengandung asam laktat yang berasal dari fermentasi susu dan bantuan bakteri asam laktat. probiotik mempunyai keaktifan terhadap bakteri Streptococcus β-hemoliticus grup A (GABHS) / Streptococcus pyogenes. Penelitian ini melihat pengaruh pemberian yogurt susu kambing pada pasien tonsilitis kronis dan faringitis kronik yang menggunakan pengobatan standar. Dari hasil penelitian, ditemukan pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus ss. Aureus dan Streptococcus alactolyticus. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan rerata nilai leukosit, limfosit, dan neutrophil yang bermakna antara sebelum dan sesudah pemberian yogurt.
Analisis Gambaran Elektroensefalografi (EEG) Pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik di RSUD dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh
Authors: Lestari Nova Dian Lestari , Astini Nur , Amra Khusnul
Published: October 2024

Penyakit ginjal kronik masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat di seluruh dunia. Penyakit ginjal kronik sebagai kondisi umum yang dikaitkan dengan peningkatan risiko disfungsi organ multipel salah satunya dapat menyebabkan kerusakan otak dan bermanifestasi sebagai uremik ensefalopati. Diagnosis dini ensefalopati uremik merupakan hal yang sulit, patofisiologinya masih belum jelas, sangat kompleks dan bersifat multifaktorial. Kelainan gambaran elektroensefalografi telah diketahui sebagai salah satu tanda klinis pada penyakit ginjal kronik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis gambaran elektroensefalografi pada pasien penyakit ginjal kronik di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. Zainoel Abidin, Banda Aceh. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah termasuk jenis penelitian observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Populasi target penelitian ini adalah semua pasien penyakit ginjal kronik yang dirawat di ruang rawat penyakit dalam RSUDZA selama periode penelitian dilakukan. Sampel penelitian ini adalah pasien penyakit ginjal kronik yang dirawat di ruang rawat penyakit dalam RSUDZA yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi sebanyak 30 sampel yang telah dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik consecutive sampling. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis univariat untuk menyajikan frekuensi dan persentase dari keseluruhan sampel penelitian. Data juga dianalisis bivariat menggunakan uji chi square untuk melihat hubungan antar masing-masing variabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara stadium penyakit ginjal kronik dengan gambaran EEG dengan presentase gambaran EEG abnormal sebesar 53,3% dimana 3,3% pada penyakit ginjal kronik stadium 3, 30% pada stadium 4 dan 20% pada stadium 5.
NANOCREDIT FOR EMPOWERING THE UNDERPRIVILEGED: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Isa Zuraidah Mohamed , Ibrahim Dahlia , Ali Norhidayah , Lestari Rini , Nurleli Nurleli
Published: October 2024

Poverty is a universal reality that takes various forms worldwide. It is considered the most detrimental economic and social issue, being the root cause of human rights violations due to its destructive effects on individuals and society. In the modern era, poverty has become a major global issue, hindering economic and human development and leading to deprivation of well-being. Any credit type, micro or nano credit, must be implemented well to help the poor. Recently, there has been an interest in nanocredit. Although there are limited studies on nanocredit, there have been some attempts to review the topic. In contrast to other research, this study adopts a different methodology to thoroughly review the literature on the development of nanocredit to address the innovative and reliable tools that are dependable financial inclusion for the underprivileged. This study is being conducted to comprehensively review and analyse current research on nanocredit. Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), Emerald Insights, and Google Scholar index the reviewed literature from 2000 to 2022 for published article access. Studies have presented that nanocredit is a new paradigm in the lending industry with fewer requirements and bureaucracy. Although it is still lacking in fully complying with Shariah guidelines, nanocredit is a saviour for the poor in improving their quality of life. In simple understanding, nanocredit should be the bridge that connects Islamic finance and Islamic philanthropy.
ВПЛИВ ЕЛЕКТРОННОГО ВРЯДУВАННЯ НА ЕКОНОМІЧНИЙ РОЗВИТОК УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Федорчак Ольга , Пилипенко Віта , Буник Микола , Блинда Юрій
Published: October 2024

Метою роботи є аналіз нинішнього стану електронного врядування та визначення його впливу на економічний розвиток України. Для досягнення мети було поставлено такі завдання: 1) провести аналіз сучасного стану розвитку електронного врядування в Україні з використанням індексів EGDI та EPI; 2) виявити зв’язок між індексом електронного врядування (EGDI) та рівнем доходу країн світу; 3) перевірити припущення про те, чи зростання рівня розвитку електронного врядування в Україні приведе до збільшення ВВП на душу населення; 4) запропонувати першочергові заходи, спрямовані на забезпечення зростання рівня розвитку електронного врядування в Україні для покращення економічного зростання.У роботі використано такі методи дослідження: методи систематизації та узагальнення, порівняльного аналізу, математичної статистики. Зокрема, регресійний аналіз було використано: для виявлення та перевірки причинових зв’язків між змінними – значеннями індексів розвитку електронного врядування та електронної участі й обсягом валового внутрішнього продукту на душу населення в Україні (на основі парної лінійної регресії); а також для прогнозування значення індексу розвитку електронного врядування (на основі парної нелінійної регресії).Результати дослідження показали існування прямої лінійної залежності між рівнем розвитку електронного врядування, вираженим індексами розвитку електронного врядування та електронної участі, і рівнем економічного розвитку країни, вираженим ВВП на душу населення. Зокрема, збільшення індексу розвитку електронного врядування на 1 одиницю приводить до зростання реального ВВП на душу населення на 3,76 одиниці. Щодо індексу електронної участі, то між показниками електронної участі та ВВП на душу населення також існує позитивний зв’язок. Збільшення індексу електронної участі на 1 одиницю призводить до зростання реального ВВП на душу населення на 3,96 одиниці.Хоча між індексами EGDI та EPI й рівнем доходу країни існує позитивна кореляція, електронне врядування не є єдиним чинником збільшення ВВП на душу населення. Завдяки правильній політиці українського уряду щодо розширення надання електронних послуг та впровадження заходів для покращення рівня електронної участі громадян у публічному управлінні, можна досягнути вищого рівня EGDI та EPI та тим самим збільшити ВВП й добробут населення.
ANALYZING THE DYNAMICS OF FIRM SIZE AND INVESTMENT ON DIVIDEND POLICY OF QUOTED FIRMS IN GHANA
Authors: Akolor Mavis , Gujral Tripti
Published: October 2024

This work was conducted to determine how firm size, investment, inflation, and government effectiveness influence dividend policies proxy by dividend payout of quoted firms in Ghana. Twenty-two firms in total were sampled for this study and included trading, manufacturing, construction, and mining companies for the period 2011 to 2020. The firms cut across different industries namely telecommunications, consumer goods, constructions, oil and gas, technological companies, consumer services, and manufacturing companies quoted in Ghana. Panel data for all 22 non-financial firms were collected from the financial statement, ratios were calculated to ascertain the measurement of the variables under study. The Generalized Method of Moment was adopted and a multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the impact of the variables on dividend policy proxy by dividend payout ratio. The results of the study indicated that the log of total assets had a negative relationship with dividend policy significant at all conventional levels. Investment and government effectiveness also had a positive relationship with dividend policy. Unfortunately, inflation had an insignificant effect on the dividend payout of quoted firms in Ghana for the period under review.
THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING ON DECISION-MAKING: FIELD STUDY ON SUDANESE INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES
Authors: Musa Asaad Mubarak Hussien
Published: October 2024

The article's goal is to explore how the economic, social, and environmental sustainability accounting components affect decision-making (DM) in the industrial sector of Sudan. This can assist companies in understanding and disclosing the benefits and drawbacks of their activities. The practical significance of scientific research is found in the way that the research conclusions will help to clarify sustainability-related concerns and reinforce Sudanese industrial businesses' dedication to them. Furthermore, there aren't many studies that address this subject in the context of Sudan.The results of the research show that the economic dimension has a positive impact on decision-making in the Sudanese industrial sector. It was also found that the social dimension plays a part in DM. On the other hand, DM Sudanese industrial businesses lack an environmental dimension.  According to the study's recommendations, accounting regulators must develop guidelines and frameworks to help accountants measure and disclose sustainability information. Future research should continue to examine the impacts of sustainability development issues on Sudanese manufacturing firms to raise awareness of sustainability issues among accountants and management.
МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-УПРАВЛІНСЬКОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ФІНАНСОВОГО ТА КАДРОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО АГРОПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА
Authors: Кушнір Оксана , Завада Олександр , Сазонова Тетяна , Свідер Олександр , Баула Олексій , Коломієць Богдан
Published: October 2024

Тема статті спрямована на дослідження впливу організаційних і управлінських рішень на стабільність агропідприємств в умовах інноваційної діяльності. Стаття акцентує увагу на взаємозв'язку між кадровою безпекою й фінансовою стабільністю, використовуючи математичні моделі для оцінки ризиків і оптимізації управлінських процесів. У статті визначено необхідність моделювання організаційно-управлінської безпеки фінансового та кадрового забезпечення інноваційного агропідприємництва. Запропоновано для такого моделювання застосовувати нелінійні економіко-математичні моделі, які дають змогу глибше розуміти взаємозв’язки між різними чинниками, що впливають на діяльність підприємств. Визначено, що такі моделі дозволяють краще зрозуміти, як зміни в одному секторі впливають на інші, і дають можливість розробляти стратегії, що зменшують ризики та підвищують стійкість підприємства. Запропонована нами методика моделювання організаційно-управлінської безпеки фінансового та кадрового забезпечення інноваційного агропідприємництва адаптована на прикладі ПП «ім. Калашника» Полтавського району; SE «Stepne» Poltava district; LLC «Agro-Osvana» of the Kirovohrad region; LLC «Agrarian company «Zorya» of Kirovohrad region; АLLC «Agromaster» of Dnipropetrovsk region;LLC Agrofirma «Kolos» of Dnipropetrovsk region. У результаті моделювання прогнозування організаційно-управлінської безпеки фінансового та кадрового забезпечення інноваційного агропідприємництва було визначено, що взаємозв’язок між кадровою та фінансовою безпекою варіюється залежно від підприємства. У деяких випадках кадрова безпека є ключовим фактором для фінансової стабільності, водночас в інших її вплив обмежений. Запропонована методика моделювання буде корисна в системі планування менеджменту й фінансової політики для вітчизняних агропідприємств, які прагнуть інноваційного розвитку й турбуються про забезпечення ефективної фінансової та кадрової безпеки.
The political ecology of deforestation. Notes on three contributions to the subject
Authors: Kallis Giorgos
Published: October 2024

This review essay introduces three recent contributions to the issue of deforestation from a political ecology perspective. The case studies examined, Western United States, Indonesia and India, exemplify the power relations and the distributional issues that surround the practices of forest management in these geographical contexts. Thus one common focus of the books is who benefits and who loses from the processes of environmental change induced by forest management.
La quiebra de la ciudad popular: Espacio urbano, inmigración y anarquismo en la Barcelona de entreguerras, 1914-1936
Authors: Oliveras González Xavier
Published: October 2024

OYÓN, José LuisLa quiebra de la ciudad popular: Espacio urbano, inmigración y anarquismo en la Barcelona de entreguerras, 1914-1936Barcelona: Serbal, 2008. Col·lecció La Estrella Polar, 51; 542 p.ISBN: 978-84-7628-519-0
Postmoderner Urbanismus: Gestaltung in der städtischen Peripherie (Stadtzukünfte 1)
Authors: Wilbrand Stephanie
Published: October 2024

BASTEN, LudgerPostmoderner Urbanismus: Gestaltung in der städtischen Peripherie (Stadtzukünfte 1)Münster (Alemanya): LIT Verlag, 2005, X + 363 p.ISBN: 3-8258-8902-5
Airline network development in Europe and its implications for airport planning
Authors: Suau Sánchez Pere
Published: October 2024

BURGHOUWT, GuillaumeAirline network development in Europe and its implications for airport planningAldershot: Ashgate Publishing, 2007, 287 p.ISBN: 978-0-7546-4506-1
Vint-i-cinc anys de difusió de la recerca geogràfica: anàlisi bibliomètrica de la revista Documents d’Anàlisi Geogràfica
Authors: Durà Guimerà Antoni , Oliveras Gonzàlez Xavier , Villanueva Margalef Maria
Published: October 2024

L’article desenvolupa una anàlisi bibliomètrica dels quaranta-nou números de la revista DOCUMENTS D’ANÀLISI GEOGRÀFICA (DAG) publicats fins ara (1982-2007). El sistema de mesura emprat per fer-ne l’anàlisi és el de productivitat, mitjançant el qual s’ha definit un conjunt de variables relacionades amb la freqüència; la producció i la col·laboració dels autors; la procedència institucional; la temàtica; l’àrea i l’escala d’estudi, i la llengua. Els valors obtinguts permeten mostrar els trets principals que caracteritzen aquesta revista i, per extensió, els interessos i les preocupacions de les persones que hi han col·laborat i de les universitats que l’han editada (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB, i Universitat de Girona, UdG) al llarg d’aquests vint-i-cinc anys: regularitat i constància; innovació i introducció d’enfocaments nous en geografia; diversitat d’autors; preocupació teòrica i metodològica; vocació per la geografia humana i per determinats temes, com ara el gènere, i rellevància en la recerca en geografia duta a terme a Catalunya i a l’Estat espanyol.
El paisatge vegetal de Menorca a través de la fitotoponímia
Authors: Grimalt Gelabert Miquel , Ordinas Garau Antoni , Caldentey Brunet Joan
Published: October 2024

En el present article, s’hi realitza una interpretació del paisatge de l’illa de Menorca a partir de l’anàlisi dels fitotopònims que apareixen al Mapa Topogràfic Balear a escala 1:5.000. Aquesta lectura il·lustra la realitat paisatgística, tant pel que fa a aquells aspectes propis del món agrari, com a aquells altres referits a la vegetació natural o espontània. Amb tot, es constata que la toponímia és una valuosa font per estudiar els elements visuals definidors del territori menorquí, alhora que se’n pot extreure informació de gran interès botànic, biogeogràfic i fins i tot de les característiques del paisatge històric de determinats indrets.
La configuración de los circuitos «de proximidad» en el sistema alimentario: tendencias evolutivas
Authors: Azevedo da Silva Clecio
Published: October 2024

La organización espacial del sistema alimentario supone una división del trabajo y del capital entre lugares a lo largo de las cadenas productivas, cuyas conexiones se dan mediante los flujos (de capital, de mercancías, de información, de tecnología, etc.) necesarios para la producción y la circulación del excedente. Los «circuitos de proximidad» comprenderían aquellos flujos orientados hacia los mercados locales y regionales, cuyas características estarían vinculadas a una mayor cercanía con el origen natural de los alimentos y a una gran participación de pequeños agentes (economía familiar, artesanal, etc.). A pesar de estar presionados por una tendencia de alargamiento —impuesta al sistema alimentario por el desarrollo de las fuerzas productivas—, estos circuitos podrían incrementar la apropiación territorial de la renta gracias a la concentración espacial de funciones o a la explotación de la calidad superior de los productos de la tierra. Los beneficios dependerían de la renta diferencial lograda por los agentes locales o regionales.
Los modelos, proyectos y políticas de participación en grandes y medianas ciudades
Authors: Lara San Martín Alejandro
Published: October 2024

ARENILLA SÁEZ Manuel (dir.) (2007)VILLORIA MENDIETA, Manuel; IGLESIAS ALONSO, Ángel; DELGADO GODOY, Leticia (coords.)Los modelos, proyectos y políticas de participación en grandes y medianas ciudades.Madrid: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 209 p.ISBN 978-84-9849-064-0
AFTERWORDS: “CRITICAL DIALOGUES ON PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVES. THINKING ABOUT THE AFTERMATH CHALLENGES”
Authors: Skrzypczak Jedrzej
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically and seemingly permanently changed many human and social aspects. It was the first such unprecedented global challenge in the globalisation and digital age. This crisis indeed required extraordinary and unusual solutions, regulations and a decisive response to limit the spread of the disease and protect societies. Often, however, this was just a pretext for introducing oppressive surveillance and undermining human rights, such as political, social and cultural rights. The WHO’s announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic on 11 March 2020 led many countries to impose a state of emergency and grant governments extraordinary powers. At the beginning of the pandemic, when the first cases of coronavirus infection appeared in China and then quite rapidly in many parts of the globe, basically no one knew how dangerous this pathogen could be to the health and life of the global population, how to effectively protect themselves from the virus and, finally, how to effectively treat those infected.
INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE IN THE THIRD SECTOR: GENDER AND RACE IN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: ARAÚJO CÍNTIA
Published: October 2024

After decades of struggles and mobilizations carried out by social, feminist and black movements, in addition to those by organized sectors of civil society, we have seen the consolidation of public legitimacy and a greater appreciation of inclusion and diversity. In this scenario, academics, professionals and other actors in society have intensified efforts to understand gender and racial inequalities, even fostering a (re)construction of these very concepts. Throughout the 1990s, and with greater intensity in the 2000s, the public sector adopted a series of practices focused on social and racial inclusion and the fight against violence and racism, which resulted in a more institutional attitude towards these themes on the part of organized sectors of civil society. Nevertheless, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) still reproduce some Brazilian socio-demographic inequalities of gender and race, configuring the daily life of part of the third sector. The worsening inequalities due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and global socio-economic crises, such as the Russo-Ukrainian War, accentuate the complexity of the challenges to be faced by CSOs in the coming years in order to implement inclusive governance practices. Thus, my objective was to understand how CSOs have acted to ensure a more diverse composition of their teams and to develop inclusive internal processes. I adopted mixed methods as a research methodology and divided the study into two phases. First of all, I carried out exploratory, qualitative research through a workshop with people involved with CSO work and leadership as well as with gender and race movements in order to help define the research scope. An online survey was, then, carried out in which 590 responses were collected. Research findings show that CSOs are aware of inequalities faced by minority groups and are open to implementing actions to foster an increase in the participation of women and black people in CSO workforce. However, most actions have an ad hoc character, neither focusing on long term effects, nor oriented towards strategic goals. Consequently, the efficacy of these actions is superficial and insufficient to deal with such structural problems as the narrowing of opportunities of career for these minority groups, especially for black people. It shows that CSOs have a long and challenging journey to implement real inclusive governance, as they are still unable to include minority voices in their decision-making positions. This research undoubtedly offers an unprecedented and detailed diagnosis of the inclusive governance of Brazilian CSOs and the actions and policies they have implemented to value diversity and combat violence and discrimination.
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY WITH A SHARED FUTURE FOR MANKIND IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
Authors: QIAN SHEN
Published: October 2024

The epidemic has led to a series of “subsequent calamities” that have greatly affected developing and interacting among nations globally. These disasters have hindered economic recovery, created challenges in global management, exacerbated cultural differences, and posed a challenge to the international legal system. The concept of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind presents an opportunity to effectively govern the globe in the Post-Pandemic Era. However, there is still a significant amount of work that needs to be accomplished in order to establish and develop this Community with a Shared Future for Mankind. China has suggested the Global Civilization Initiative, Global Development Initiative, and other projects to promote active participation of all countries in global governance. In order to navigate the intricate global landscape in the aftermath of the epidemic, our foremost priority should be to adhere to multilateralism and collaborate harmoniously to establish a robust international community. Furthermore, it is imperative to strengthen global collaboration and render it more inclusive. It is imperative to promote cultural exchange across nations while remaining mindful of their distinctiveness as well. Ultimately, it is imperative for all countries to comply with the establishment of a global legal framework, emphasizing the significance of international law in averting and handling public health crises.
REEVALUATING HUMAN RIGHTS FRAMEWORKS: NAVIGATING THE POST-COVID WORLD AND ENSURING GLOBAL EQUITY
Authors: GUPTA ANJU
Published: October 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, this research article deftly negotiates the complex confluence of human rights frameworks and post-crisis concerns. The report exposes human rights breaches that occurred during the epidemic and highlights the shortcomings of current frameworks in terms of their ability to adjust to the quickly changing global environment. The necessity of global equity, which emphasises the equitable allocation of rights, resources, and opportunities among varied people, emerges as a major subject. The significance of reassessing and modifying human rights frameworks to reconcile individual rights with public health imperatives is emphasised. There is discussion of methods for promoting global justice within these frameworks, such as intersectional thinking, inclusive policy creation, and improved accountability systems. In closing, the article emphasises how important it is to prioritise global equality in the process of reconstructing societies after COVID-19. It also makes recommendations for future research, such as impact evaluations of pandemic response strategies, investigations into technology rights, and creative methods of fostering international collaboration. This research adds to the current conversation about creating rights-based, egalitarian, and resilient frameworks for a post-COVID society as the globe deals with the pandemic’s consequences.
FORCED DISPLACEMENT IN EMERGENCY CONTEXTS: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RESTRICTIVE MEASURES ON MOBILITY. THE CASE OF ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL
Authors: LOSCOCCO NATALIA , ALLO VALERIA
Published: October 2024

The emergency caused by the spread of the virus called COVID-19 has generated multiple negative impacts on vulnerable groups of individuals. The declaration of a pandemic by the WHO triggered a series of measures by States, including border closure to stop the spread of the virus. The health emergency and the claim to safeguard public health also entailed restricting access to and exercising fundamental rights enshrined in the international order and contained in national legal systems for asylum seekers and refugees. Consequently, the impact that the context of the COVID-19 pandemic generated on those seeking protection was given in two ways: the first of them concerning access to national territory - access to the procedure - and the second of them regarding inclusion - effective enjoyment of rights-.
Intervención social con personas mayores en contextos de desigualdad
Authors: Wood Sofía
Published: October 2024

Este libro propone una construcción teórica del taller como dispositivo de intervención social gerontológico en contextos de desigualdad desde una perspectiva histórica y decolonial. Desde esta perspectiva, la desigualdad en la vejez comprende la producción y reproducción de relaciones sociales de poder que configuran procesos excluyentes con base en la edad cronológica de la vejez, adquiriendo particularidades en torno a las relaciones de poder de género, clase, etnia/raza, territorio en cada momento histórico. Comprenden procesos que naturalizan la desigualdad en la vejez, invisibilizando y negando la participación en el proceso social de ciertas vejeces, tensionando el ejercicio de sus derechos.

Frente a las desigualdades, las vejeces históricamente han desplegado diversas prácticas de resistencia. En efecto, en contextos de profundización de las desigualdades surgieron diversas experiencias que configuraron movimientos instituyentes de construcciones pioneras del taller como dispositivo de intervención social gerontológico. Comprende una construcción colectiva en la interrelación de intervenciones sociales desde la perspectiva integral y de derecho, y las prácticas de resistencia de las vejeces históricamente invisibilizadas en la construcción de un nuevo espacio de participación de las vejeces en el proceso social. El taller se configura así en tanto espacio social y político, de identidad y pertenencia, que se orienta hacia la recomposición del lazo social.
Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Kulit Pada Anak Menggunakan Metode Certainty Factor
Authors: Wasioh Yustina , Lahallo Jim
Published: October 2024

Technological advances in the modern era have facilitated various aspects of life, including health. Puskesmas Tanjung Ria in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, serves about 100 patients daily from 07:30 to 14:30. One of its main services is the diagnosis of skin diseases in children, which can be caused by genetic factors, environment, stress and parasitic infections. Research shows that there are about 20 to 30 pediatric patients with skin diseases every week. Often the treatment of skin diseases is delayed due to public understanding at the Tanjung Ria Health Center, diagnosis is carried out by a team consisting of 1 doctor and 1 assistant with a symptom-based approach. However, the main obstacles are hectic work schedules and limited resources. Available pediatricians may not have enough experience in dermatology, which can lead to suboptimal treatment. To reduce uncertainty in medical diagnosis and improve the diagnosis of skin diseases in children, the Certainty Factor (CF) method is applied in the expert system. This study proposes the development of a web-based system that uses certainty factor methods for early symptoms of skin diseases in children, in order to prevent delays in treatment. System development uses the waterfall method, which includes needs analysis, design, coding and testing with the blackbox method.
Redesain User Interface pada Website Pudam Banyuwangi Menggunakan Metode User Centered Design
Authors: Rahma Rara Dwi , Haq Endi Sailul , Panduardi Farizqi
Published: October 2024

PUDAM Banyuwangi is a regional public company that provides clean water services to the community with branches in several areas. The PUDAM Banyuwangi website was built with the aim of making company information and services more accessible. It is known, during the creation of the website the company did a refresh which was carried out almost every five years to improve the functionality of the website. however, user experience testing has never been carried out measurably on the website user interface. initial testing was carried out using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) as a user experience measurement tolls by getting results from 51 respondents showing the value of user experience on the website on 6 components, namely attractiveness (-0.12), clarity (0.15), efficiency (0.11), accuracy (-0.04), stimulation (-0.07), novelty (-0.29) so that it falls into the "Bad" criteria. To improve this, research was conducted using the User Centered Design (UCD) approach to analyze user needs and provide design update recommendations based on test results. The results showed that the design update increased the user experience evaluation value with an attractiveness value of (1.67), clarity (1.73), efficiency (1.71), accuracy (1.65), stimulation (1.55), novelty (1.51) so that it fell into the "Good" criteria. This can prove that this research provides recommendations for appropriate design updates to improve the functionality of the PUDAM Banyuwangi website in its development.
Redesain User Interface Pada Website Arlang Tour and Travel Menggunakan Metode User Centered Design Sebagai Media Promosi
Authors: Indahyani Ilma dwi , Haq Endi Sailul , Hakim Lukman
Published: October 2024

The development of information technology in Indonesia, particularly in the tourism sector, has experienced rapid progress. Tourism in Indonesia has become one of the main pillars in supporting national economic growth. CV. Arlang Tour and Travel, a travel agency, has also contributed to this sector. However, their website is still not optimal in terms of attractiveness and completeness of information. The initial survey results, conducted using the System Usability Scale, showed an average score of 52 from 30 respondents, with a grade scale of D, indicating that the website's usability is still below average. This research aims to evaluate and redesign the website, focusing on enhancing content completeness using the User Centered Design (UCD) method for design development, while the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire is applied for evaluation. After the redesign using the UCD method, there was an improvement, with the average score reaching 80 with a grade scale of B. These changes successfully addressed the main issues related to content completeness and improved promotions to expand reach, which is expected to provide a better user experience. This is anticipated to contribute to an overall improvement in user experience and strengthen the image of Arlang Tour and Travel in the tourism industry.
Computational Screening of Natural Compounds as Antiviral Candidates Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease
Authors: Zatla Ilyes
Published: October 2024

The onset of the global pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Wuhan in December 2019 has led to an urgent need for effective preventive and therapeutic solutions. Among the various approaches explored, natural products have shown potential in the fight against COVID-19. This study employed computational techniques to screen and evaluate six natural antiviral compounds for their effectiveness against the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro). By using molecular docking simulations, the interactions between these natural compounds and the target proteins were predicted and analyzed, focusing on factors such as binding affinity, interaction patterns, and structural compatibility within the active sites. The analysis indicated that Cladosin C and Rhodatin formed the most stable interactions with Mpro, engaging with several critical residues. Cannabidiol, Capsaicin, and Kappa-Carrageenan also demonstrated promising interactions, though with some variability. On the other hand, Astaxanthin exhibited the least stable binding, suggesting limited antiviral potential. This research provides insights into the possible roles of these natural compounds as antagonists of the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro enzyme. Further in vitro and in vivo studies are necessary to confirm the antiviral properties of these compounds, and future research should investigate their broader antiviral applications.
Acute effects of the sequence of concurrent high-intensity resistance and endurance exercises in recreational athletes
Authors: González-Mohíno Fernando , Rodrigo-Carranza Victor , Juárez Santos-García Daniel , P. Turner Anthony , González-Ravé José María
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to assess the acute effects of the sequence of concurrent training (CT) on physiological, neuromuscular, and perceptive parameters in recreational athletes. Eighteen active men (mean ± SD: 22.00 ± 2.00 years; 79.40 ± 9.87 kg and 175.62 ± 6.35 cm) performed two CT sessions consisting of repeated sprint endurance exercise followed by resistance exercise (E-R) or the reverse sequence (R-E) in a randomized order. The E exercise consisted of 6x30s of cycling “all-out” interspersed by 15s of passive recovery, while the R exercise consisted of 3x15 repetitions near failure (1 repetition in reserve) of back squat exercise with rest intervals of 45s. Height in CMJ, heart rate (HR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE) after each exercise, and at the final of the session (sRPE) were recorded. The R-E sequence showed a higher HR at 10s, 1min and 6min (p < .05) post E exercise compared to R exercise. Significant protocol x time interactions were observed for sRPE (p < .001) being higher after the R-E sequence compared to E-R sequence. RPE was significantly higher (p < .01) after E exercise compared to R exercise in both sequences, without differences between the E exercises. However, there were significant differences between the R exercises (p < .01) being higher in the R-E sequence. Our results suggest that the order of exercises during CT affects the second exercise when performed in a R-E sequence, with more cardiovascular stress and higher perceived exertions.
O plano estadual de resíduos sólidos do tocantins: desafios para uma gestão sustentável
Authors: Barbosa Cherliton Martins , Haonat Ângela Issa
Published: October 2024

Este artigo realiza uma análise crítica do Plano Estadual de Resíduos Sólidos do Tocantins, enfocando os desafios legais e regulamentares para a gestão sustentável de resíduos sólidos no estado. Trata-se de uma análise documental que busca identificar as barreiras que impedem a plena efetivação do plano, apesar de seu alinhamento jurídico com a legislação nacional. O objetivo é avaliar a eficácia das disposições legais e regulamentares propostas, discutindo as origens dos obstáculos - de natureza legal, técnica, econômica ou social - e propondo caminhos para superá-los. A metodologia baseia-se na análise do plano estadual, das legislações pertinentes e na revisão da literatura acadêmica relacionada ao tema. Os resultados indicam que, embora exista um arcabouço jurídico adequado, há desafios significativos na implementação prática das políticas de gestão de resíduos sólidos no Tocantins. Conclui-se que a integração efetiva entre legislação, políticas públicas e ações práticas é fundamental para alcançar os objetivos ambientais e sociais relacionados à gestão sustentável de resíduos sólidos no estado, recomendando-se o refinamento das estratégias de gestão considerando as especificidades regionais.
Recursos terapêuticos manuais no tratamento de bruxismo: uma revisão de escopo
Authors: Dorotéio Maria Eduarda Mendes , Sousa Bruna da Silva
Published: October 2024

Introdução: O bruxismo é uma disfunção neuromuscular que leva ao excesso de ativação neural na musculatura da face. Pode ser definido como o hábito de apertar, deslizar ou ranger os dentes inconscientemente, na maioria das vezes, durante o sono. Essa condição causa sintomas como dor de cabeça e nos dentes, perda dentária e pode causar disfunções temporomandibulares. Atualmente, o bruxismo é tratado com medicamento para alívio dos sintomas e placa oclusal. A fisiopatologia do bruxismo, entretanto, permite considerar a possibilidade de utilizar os recursos terapêuticos manuais como forma de tratamento não medicamentoso, podendo aliviar a tensão muscular. Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo, portanto, identificar as evidências consistentes a respeito do tratamento do bruxismo através da aplicação de terapias manuais e lacunas existentes na literatura sobre o assunto. Metodologia: A revisão foi realizada a partir da busca de ensaios clínicos randomizados, utilizando os termos DeCS/MeSH, nas bases de dados PEDro, Scielo, Lilacs, Pubmed e Cochrane. Inicialmente, foram identificados 94 artigos sobre o tema, os quais passaram por seleção, seguindo os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Foram incluídos apenas ensaios clínicos randomizados, publicados em português, inglês ou espanhol, que visavam o tratamento do bruxismo em indivíduos maiores que 5 anos. Resultados: Durante a seleção dos artigos, 63 foram excluídos após a leitura do resumo e 13 após a leitura completa. Entre os restantes, foram excluídos 12 artigos duplicados em mais de uma base de dados. Ao final da seleção, foram incluídos apenas 6 estudos, publicados entre 2003 e 2022, na análise final após leitura completa. Ao passarem por análise metodológica da escala PEDro, os estudos tiveram score entre 2 e 8, sendo a maioria deles abaixo de 6, limiar para que sejam considerados bons em qualidade metodológica. O número de participantes dos ensaios clínicos varia entre 12 e 100, amostras pequenas, considerando que o bruxismo é uma patologia comum e a intervenção é simples. Conclusão: Apesar da relevância da disfunção, que aumentou significativamente sua ocorrência nos últimos anos, o bruxismo ainda é pouco estudado, principalmente entre fisioterapeutas. Foi observado a necessidade da padronização de escalas de avaliação e testes para diagnóstico e avaliação dos sintomas. Os estudos atuais, portanto, não são suficientes para afirmar a eficácia da terapia manual sobre sintomas ou remissão da hiperatividade muscular causada pelo bruxismo. Para isso, serão necessários novos ensaios clínicos sobre o assunto, com amostras significativas e melhoria na qualidade metodológica.