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El interés superior de los niños, niñas y adolescentes y su derecho a alimentos en Ecuador
Authors: López Véliz Alcida Liliana , Calle García Jorge Isaac
Published: January 2023

The main objective of this work was to determine the right to food of children and adolescents as part of their best interest in the Ecuadorian legal system. The present research is descriptive, of documentary type, based on the bibliographic review by means of the analytical method. The Ecuadorian legal system recognizes children and adolescents as subjects of priority and preferential attention, and provides within its regulations the validity and application of their best interests. This best interest of children and adolescents is a progressive advance in the prevalence of their rights and guarantees. The right to food is part of this best interest, since it refers to the satisfaction of their most basic needs, indispensable to protect their life, health, welfare, survival, development and dignified life. The right to food is an integral aspect essential for the good life of the child and adolescent, covering needs from healthy and nutritious food, education, housing, recreation and sports, among others. Parents are the main holders of the food obligation of their children or adolescents, even in cases of limitation, suspension or deprivation of parental authority.
Modern globalization transformations: methodological approaches
Authors: Myroslav Buryk , Horbova Natalia , Krap Andriy , Pylypenko Dmytro , Novoshytska Valeriia
Published: January 2023

The modern state of legal relations is characterized by the growing influence of globalization factors. These lead to global transformations of the international legal system, in which the methodology of understanding the principles of law is of significant importance. The aim of the article was to explore the methodological framework for identifying the key approaches to understanding the principles of law in modern globalization transformations. The methodological basis consists of methods such as: systematic analysis, generalization, systematization, graphical analysis and cluster tabulator. The results of the studies have established that global transformations have a destructive impact on the principles of law. They deepen the processes of unclear distinction at the international and national levels. It has been found that in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe approaches to the understanding of the principles of law differ from each other. It has been found that Germany and Slovenia set higher standards for the application of the principles of law and are more globalized than Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia. It has been suggested that special measures should be designed in which the principles of law act as an instrument of globalization.
Determinants of smuggling and ways to combat it
Authors: Reznik Oleg , Bondarenko Olha , Utkina Maryna , Telizhenko Lyudmila , Sorokin Artem
Published: January 2023

Given the peculiarities of Ukraine's geographical location and military conflicts in the east of the country, the harmful effects of smuggling on the economic development of the country are constantly increasing. The volume of smuggling amounts to about 209-311 billion grivnas. The article aims to identify the main determinants of smuggling in order to develop measures tailored to the needs of Ukrainian social development. In the article we have used various methods of scientific knowledge, which allowed us to enrich our research to make it more meaningful. Analysis of official statistics, examples of police practice, sociological and legal research allowed us to identify the main causes of smuggling in Ukraine. The authors conclude that, based on the selected determinants of smuggling in Ukraine, it is essential to give priority to the implementation of preventive measures, i.e. to prevent the conditions of its commission and also the resumption of criminal liability for commercial smuggling of goods. In addition, there is a need to design more and better public policies to minimize the conditions that enable the action of smuggling agents.
Parliamentary opposition and democratic transformation issues: Centraland Eastern Europe in focus
Authors: Kovalchuk Vitaliy , Sofinska Iryna , Harasymiv Taras , Terlyuk Ivan , Pyvovar Maiia
Published: January 2023

The article presents a framework for comparing the policy-making rights of the parliamentary opposition in the parliamentary democracies of Central and Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine). The right of the parliamentary opposition to oppose the government formed by the ruling majority is a fundamental feature of liberal democracy. The application of constitutional values (democracy and rule of law) in Central and Eastern European states demonstrates the actual level of fragmentation, polarization and cartelization of the opposition. The Rule of Law Index 2021 explicitly shows that, among the Central and Eastern European countries surveyed, Lithuania ranks 18th, the Czech Republic 22nd, Poland 36th, Hungary 69th and Ukraine 74th. The Rule of Law Index refers to limitations of government powers, absence of corruption, open government and other issues related to the mission of the parliamentary opposition. It is concluded that, the distance (not only ideological) between the ruling majority and the parliamentary opposition is based on the ability to form government, participation in policy making, scrutiny of strategy and (populist) government policy.
The issue of the application to the European Court of Human Rights in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Authors: Morska Nataliia , Prysiazhniuk Mykhailo , Luchkovska Svitlana , Misiats Andrii , Mikhnevych Liudmyla
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study was to analyze the practical aspects involved in filing applications to the European Court of Human Rights in the context of armed aggression against Ukraine. The achievement of the objective also involves the resolution of the following tasks: the analysis of the works of scientists who studied various aspects of human rights protection; international legal acts, as well as the legislation of Ukraine; the determination of the problems that exist at the present stage in the mechanism of human rights protection at the international level, and; the determination of the level of its effectiveness and the possibility of its application in Ukraine in the conditions of a military conflict. Specifically, the subject of the study is the prospect of implementation of the mechanism of appeal of citizens to the European Court for the Protection of Human Rights. The methodological basis of the research consisted in the dialectical combination of general scientific and special legal methods. It is concluded that, in view of the new socio-economic and political realities emerging in the modern world, it is necessary to update the whole system of human rights protection at the international level.
Parkinson Hastalığında Ses Sinyalleri Üzerinden Makine Öğrenmesi Algoritmalarının Karşılaştırılması
Authors: GÖKÇİN İbrahim Halil
Published: January 2023

Parkinson hastalığının belirtilerinden olan konuşma bozukluğu ve yazı yazmada zorlanma gibi semptomlar günümüzde makine öğrenmesi teknikleri kullanılarak değerlendirilebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada da konuşma bozukluklarının değerlendirilmesine yönelik kullanılan makine öğrenmesi algoritmalarının karşılaştırılmasının yapılması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada örneklem olarak Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Nöroloji kliniğinde 188 Parkinson hastası ve 64 sağlıklı bireyden toplanan verilerle oluşturulmuş olan PCD veri seti kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışmada, Karar Ağaçları, K-En Yakın Komşu, Destek Vektör Makineleri (DVM) kullanılmıştır ve DVM için ise Doğrusal Kernel, Polinomsal Kernel ve RBF Kernel kullanılmıştır. Adaboost Karar Ağaçları, Rastgele Orman, Konvolüsyonel Sinir Ağları,Çok Katmanlı Algılayıcılar ve Derin Boltzmann Makinesi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda en iyi sonuçların Konvolüsyonel Sinir Ağları algoritmasından elde edildiği görülmüştür.
Accountability of Education and Secondary School Performance in Tandahimba and Mtwara Districts, Tanzania
Authors: S. Nnunduma Ephraim
Published: January 2023

This study sought to establish level of accountability of education actors in relation to current status of education delivery and its resultant academic performance of secondary schools in Tandahimba and Mtwara Districts, Tanzania. The study was underpinned by Principal-Agency Theory and Public Choice Theory and it employed the cross-sectional explanatory design through questionnaire as source of data from 229 respondents who were sampled from the population of 563 education administrators. Furthermore, seven district level officers were purposively selected for in-depth interview while 10 teachers and 10 parents were conveniently selected to participate in the focus group discussion. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics whilst qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. The quantitative findings indicate that education actors were accountable in their roles. However, the qualitative findings revealed that heads of schools and school management teams were not accountable for involvement of parents in school management; some heads of schools were burdens to schools since they did not have managerial skills, experience and knowledge. The findings are in line with the theoretical thinking of public choice theory, which proposes that lower accountability of education actors compromises delivery of quality education in secondary schools. Based on the findings, this study recommends that the local government should enhance the accountability of head of schools and school management teams by involving community and parents in the management of schools. Moreover, heads of schools have to be trained after being appointed so as to impart them with managerial knowledge and skills so as to regulate their performance and eventually their accountability.
Communicative Adequacy of Linguistics Features Incorporated in the Design of the National Microfinance Bank Commercial Advertisements in Tanzania
Authors: Galagunga Lucy , Musa Nasibu
Published: January 2023

This study investigated the communicative adequacy of linguistic features employed in the design of commercial advertisements for the National Microfinance Bank (NMB) in Tanzania. A qualitative research approach and an analytical research design were used. The study employed a population of 250 NMB commercial advertisements, six direct sales officers and a sample of 153 advertisements and three direct salespeople as the representatives of the entire population. A content analysis with an observation checklist for commercial advertisements was used to collect and analyze the sampled advertisements, whereas the interview schedule was used to collect data from NMB direct sales officers. The study concludes that NMB advertisers used a variety of features in their advertising language such as capitalization, different forms of lexicon and varying types of sentences in an effort to capture readers' attention and to impress readers with the quality of their products or services. In grammar perspectives, the language used flouted Grice’s maxims of effective communication. However, the viewers or readers could easily understand the meaning implied. The use of both English and Kiswahili facilitated communication in the country with linguistic diversity and the use of short sentences and phrases was the best strategy to facilitate readability much as the vocabulary used was extensive and vibrant. The study recommends that NMB designers should keep using graphology and layout of advertisements for they reinforce sufficient communication and arouse interests in readers. Furthermore, NMB should continue using code-mixing and code-switching for the strategies tend to effectively grab the attention of customers.
Growth performance of Mediterranean Sea species under high temperatures
Authors: Young Benjamin C. , Shaikhi Ali A.
Published: January 2023

Diversifying aquaculture in Saudi Arabia with the inclusion of finfish species already reared in the Mediterranean Sea requires a sufficient understanding of the preferences and limits of cultured fish under local conditions. This study was conducted using three finfish species, juveniles (135–155g), meager (Argyrosomus regius), European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), and greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili), to assess their growth performance under high temperatures for three-month-long thermal trials. Each species trial was performed in triplicates in a recirculating aquaculture system, while three temperature ranges, 24°C–25°C, 28°C–29°C, and 33°C–34°C, were tested, representing the average temperatures in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Both meager and European seabass performed similarly between the first two temperatures, indicating that the optimum range lies within that thermal window. Growth performance indicates that it is lower for meager than it is for European seabass. The greater amberjack’s growth performance was similar for the first two temperatures. The temperature of tolerance was 33°C for all species. The species appeared to have similar thermal tolerance with notable differences in the preferable temperature for optimum performance. The findings of this study can be used to improve the growth performance and feed efficiency of Mediterranean species farming in temperature ranges ranging from 24°C–28°C.
Factors Influencing Customer Purchase Intention in B2B Telecommunication Industry
Authors:   Bandung Insitute of Technology, Indonesia, Monesi Leony Adelia , Belgiawan Prawira Fajarinda ,   Bandung Insitute of Technology, Indonesia
Published: January 2023

Digital transformation has the potential to improve consumers’ lives by providing new opportunities for business firms to create business value. This phenomenon forces the telecommunications industry to become one of the leading industries in digital transformation as the main digitalization mover and to be able to adapt to the changing trends of the digital transformation era. The increasing trend of digitization and consumption of digital media platforms by global and domestic customers has led to a demand for higher bandwidth with high-speed connectivity. This phenomenon creates new business opportunities for the telecommunication industry. With all the developments in the digital era, the telecommunications industry must adapt to achieve new opportunities in transformation and digital ecosystems that are rapidly developing by increasing the economic value and services of more data-oriented companies. This study aims to determine what factors influence customer purchase intention in B2B telecommunication companies, namely the DWS Telkom division under PT Telkom Indonesia, which plays a role and focuses on carrying out wholesale business portfolio management activities. The division’s mission is to provide sustainable value to wholesale customers through digital connectivity solutions, digital platforms, and communications. This research was conducted using qualitative methods by interviewing 7 existing customers of Telkom DWS using question guidelines to determine B2B product purchasing factors. Results from interviews with customers were analyzed using the triangulation method. The results show that the factors influencing purchasing decisions in the B2B industry are product quality, service quality, relationship commitment, trust, customer satisfaction, and loyalty.
Cognitive Metaphors in Vi Thuy Linh’s Poems
Authors:   Teacher, FPT Schools, Danang,Vietnam, The University of Danang, University of Science and Education, Danang, Vietnam. No.459 Ton Duc Thang Street, Lien Chieu District, Danang, Vietnam, Linh Pham Phuong , Sang, Ph.D Tran Van ,   Associate Professor, The University of Danang, University of Science and Education, Danang, Vietnam. No.459 Ton Duc Thang Street, Lien Chieu District, Danang, Vietnam
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine cognitive metaphors in Vi Thuy Linh's poetry to see the new and reckless poetic thinking as well as the concepts in her poetry. The linguistic description method; context analyzation are used to clarify how the nature of cognitive metaphor models structure the mindset, perception, and human activities and discover specific features in the way of perceiving and thinking and reflecting the world of author. Along with statistical and classifying methods based on two volumes "Khat" and "Dong Tu" I have seen cognitive metaphors expressions in this is the destination domains of love. Through research, it has been highlighted that cognitive metaphor is not only a rhetorical form of literature but also a matter of thinking, a specially mental mapping that has a great influence on how people think and act in daily life. In practical terms, the research took advantage of conceptual models of cognitive linguistics to explain the thinking manipulations and arguments in Vi Thuy Linh's poetry - what makes the difference in her language usage as well as the style of composition.
Collaboration, Opportunity, and Challenge: Technology’s Role in the Media Art Exhibition
Authors:   International Media Cultural Work (M.A), Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences - Germany, Al-Quran Marwan Walid
Published: January 2023

The current research paper aims to examine the impact of adopting technology in implementing art exhibitions and museums, and explore certain aspects regarding the media art exhibition titled ‘Von der Schönheit der Begegnung – Medienkunst als lebendige Gegenwart’ (Eng. ‘The Beauty of the Encounter- Media Art as a Living Present’). Particularly, the study seeks to identify the technical challenges, determinants, and difficulties faced by the implementation group members; and several findings and lessons learned were reported by the current study.
Challenge of Absenteeism of Public Healthcare Center Workers in the Rural Area: A Study on Sylhet District, Bangladesh
Authors:   School of Public Administration, Sichuan University, China, Niber Mainul Hasan , Amin Sabbir , Rahman Nion Saydur , Al Amin Muhammad ,   School of Public Administration, Hohai University, China,   School of International Relation, Sichuan University, China.
Published: January 2023

Absenteeism has been linked to ineffective healthcare delivery in several studies. This research looks at absenteeism in Bangladesh's public healthcare centers (PHCs), a health system level recognized as vulnerable to absenteeism. Front-line health workers, administrators, service consumers, and health propensity committee chairpersons were interviewed in detail and participated in focus groups. Absenteeism was shown to be quite common among healthcare employees, and it is a big problem in PHCs in rural areas when lateness is included. Absenteeism influences the pair service consumers and associates, although it is not necessarily intentional. Even though there are measures to prevent absenteeism in PHCs, our results reveal that they are readily evaded and ineffectual due to utilization and formative difficulties. The Anti-Corruption Evidence (ACE) strategy, which aims to include and improve the stimulations of significant players in the system to support efficiency-renovating measures and, in turn, ensure efficient service delivery, might be relevant in this case. In this research, we evaluate the patient satisfaction and the quality of services at PHCs, and the effect of a lack of health workers in Bangladesh's rural public healthcare centers (PHCs).
Principal Leadership Models: A Multi-Site Study at SDN Pasar Lama 1 and SDN Seberang Mesjid 1 Banjarmasin
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Talia Yohana Nenes , Aslamiah, Aslamiah, , Suhaimi Suhaimi
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe the principal's leadership strategy, the empowerment of teachers, and the leadership model applied. The approach used is qualitative with a multi-site type of study. Data were collected through observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data is analyzed with individual site data analysis techniques and cross-site data analysis. The validity of the data is carried out by checking credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The results of this study are: (1) leadership strategies are applied by applying: forming a vision and mission in a deliberative manner, building joint commitment, and implementing an open system in leadership; (2) empowering teachers by: the principal provides a dicussion forum, provides examples and motivations for its members, is fair and asks for performance evaluations, provides attention, encouragement, appreciation and mentoring to members, and strives for conducive working conditions; (3) The leadership model applied can be seen from: the ability of forward-looking leaders, the ability to empower members, implement leadership approaches, attitudes that show exemplary, and memberi impact on the progress of the school. The conclusion of this study is that the principal has implemented a leadership model that refers to instructional and transformational leadership.
The Correlation Between the School Principal Situational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Achievement Motivation to Teacher Creativity at SDN Banjarmasin Tengah
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Asih Sutri Retno , Mahrita Mahrita , Effendi Rustam
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe and analyze the correlation of the principal's situational leadership, emotional intelligence, and motivation to achieve to teacher creativity. This research used a correlational method with a descriptive-quantitative approach. The population in this study was 385 teachers at a State Elementary School in Banjarmasin Tengah. The sampling technique in this study used proportional random sampling so that a sample of 197 teachers was obtained at a State Elementary School in Banjarmasin Tengah. The data in this study was obtained through a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS. The results showed that (1) there was a significant positive correlation between the principal's situational leadership and the teacher's creativity, (2) there was a significant positive correlation between the teacher's emotional intelligence and the teacher's creativity, (3) there was a significant positive correlation between the teacher's achievement motivation and the teacher's creativity, (4) there was a significant positive correlation between the principal's situational leadership and the teacher's emotional intelligence, (5) there is a significantly positive correlation between the principal's situational leadership and the teacher's motivation for achievement, (6) there is a significantly positive correlation between the principal's situational leadership and the teacher's creativity through the teacher's emotional intelligence, and (7) there is a significant positive correlation between the principal's situational leadership and teacher creativity through achievement motivation at SDN Banjarmasin Tengah.
Strategic Management in Mover School Program: A Multi-Site Study at Antasan Kecil Timur 1 and Kebun Bunga 3 Banjarmasin
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Arsyad Muhammad , Metroyadi Metroyadi , Suhaimi Suhaimi
Published: January 2023

This study aims to examine the strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation of the Mover School Program at SDN Antasan Kecil Timur 1 and SDN Kebun Bunga 3 Banjarmasin, with a multi-site descriptive qualitative technique. The main instrument as well as data sources and methods for gathering information were from principals, instructors, and supervisors in each field of research through observation and documentation study. Individualized and cross-site data analysis were used in data analysis. The reliability, dependability, and confirmability of the data using the criteria. The results showed that both sites had established their vision and mission, identified the opportunities and challenges facing the organization from an external point of view, identified the organization's strengths and weaknesses from an internal point of view, and prepared a long-term plan, resources, motivating employees, allocating resources, developing a culture that supports strategy, and creating budgets for the development and utilized information systems as a tool for strategic preparation.
The Correlation Between Situational Leadership of Principal and Teacher Performance Through Work Motivation and Work Climate at Vocational School Teacher in Banjarmasin
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Yulita Emelia , Metroyadi Metroyadi , Wahyu Wahyu
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to examine the correlation between the situational leadership of the principal and teacher performance through work motivation and the work climate of state vocational school teachers in Banjarmasin. Using a proportional random sampling technique, a sample size of 170 people was chosen from among 296 teachers who have been certified to teach in state vocational schools in Banjarmasin as the population. Technique for gathering data was questionnaires that was distributed via Google Forms and questionnaires. Validity and reliability tests were used in instrument testing. The data was analyzed by using some techniques namely data description, path analysis, trimming, normalcy test, multicollinearity test, and heteroskedasticity test. The findings revealed a correlation between: (1) the situational leadership of the principal and teacher performance which was 0.841; (2) the situational leadership of the principal and teacher work motivation which was 0.857; (3) the situational leadership of the principal and work climate which was 0.865; (4) work motivation and teacher performance which was 0.128; (5) work climate and teacher performance which was 0.949; and (6) the situational leadership of the principal with teacher performance through work motivation which was 0.110, (7) situational leadership of the principal with teacher performance through work climate with the result was 0.949.
Implementation of Madrasah Principal Academic Supervision in Increasing Teacher Pedagogic Competence: A Multi-Site Study at MTSn 2 Banjar and MTSn 3 Banjar
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Fahrurrahman Fahrurrahman , Saleh M. Saleh , Suhaimi Suhaimi
Published: January 2023

This study aims to find out how to plan, implement, and follow up academic supervision of madrasah principals in an effort to increase teacher pedagogic competence. The research used qualitative methods with multi-site study design on MTs Negeri 2 and MTs Negeri 3 Banjar Regency. The source of the research data was taken from research informants, namely the principal, teachers and school documentation. Data collection was conducted using interview, observation and documentation techniques. Data analysis was carried out on a multi-site basis with stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the planning of the academic supervision program has been prepared by involving teachers and forming an academic supervision team as stated in the annual work program and semester work program. The implementation of academic supervision is carried out by the principal of the madrasah with a class supervision assessment instrument which is carried out directly with observation in the classroom is carried out twice a semester. The follow-up academic supervision of the principal of the madrasah is individual directly individually or in groups delivered through the routine of meeting activities
The Correlation Between Principal Entrepreneurship Competence, Teacher Professional Competence, Work Motivation and Production Unit Result in Vocational School Banjarmasin
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Mulyaningsih Sri , Saleh M. , Darmiyati Darmiyati
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the direct and indirect correlation between principal entrepreneurship competence, teacher professional competence, work motivation, and production unit results at state vocational schools in Banjarmasin. The method used in this study was a descriptive correlational using a path analysis model to analyze correlation patterns between variables. The study population was 240 teachers from 5 State Vocational Schools located in Banjarmasin and 150 respondents were taken as research samples using the Proportionate Random Sampling technique and proportional allocation formula. Data collection was done through questionnaire instruments and data analysis used descriptive analysis, classical assumption testing, hypothesis testing, and path analysis. The results of the analysis of this study showed that there is a correlation between principal entrepreneurship competence and production unit results, there is a correlation between principal entrepreneurship competence and teacher work motivation, there is a correlation between teacher professional competence and production unit results, there is a correlation between teacher professional competence and teacher work motivation, there is a correlation between teacher work motivation and the results of the production unit, there is a correlation principal entrepreneurship competence and production unit results through the motivation of the teacher's work and there is a correlation between the professional competence of the teacher and the results of the production unit through the motivation of the teacher's work.
Strategies for Quality Improvement of School Administration Staff Performance: A Multi-Site Study at PGRI 1 Martapura Vocational School and PGRI Banjarbaru Vocational School
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Meldawati Fitri , Sulaiman Sulaiman , Rizalie A. Muhyani
Published: January 2023

This study aims to describe the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for improving the quality of performance of School Administration Staff at PGRI 1 Martapura Vocational School and PGRI Banjarbaru Vocational School. The focus of this study is examining how the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the School Administration Staff (SAS) performance quality improvement strategies implemented in both schools. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach that described the objects under the study. The data collection was carried out by observation, interview and documentation techniques. Determination of the subject used purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis techniques were carried out by reducing, presenting data and drawing conclusions as well as verifying the reliability of research results with techniques of accuracy of observation, triangulation and consultation of supervisors. The results of this study showed that 1) the formulation of a strategy to improve the quality of SAS performance planned in the form of SAS performance targets and reports makes the quality of SAS performance directed and on target, 2) the implementation of SAS performance quality improvement strategies is able to make SAS performance quality better and more appropriate, and 3) evaluation of SAS performance quality improvement strategies are able to improve the quality of SAS performance to be optimal.
Asean Vision 2020 Consequences of Job Opportunities. Receptors in Indonesia
Authors:   Master of Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Alrasyid Nafi , Trihastuti Nanik
Published: January 2023

Asean vision 2020 has a goal of creating economic region unity in southeast Asia that is simultaneously increasing the well-being of its member countries. Since its canning in 1997, asean member states have been encouraged to change both international and domestic policies to support that ultimate goal. As a result, people in southeast Asia now have a wider opportunity to work in the unity of the region. Recently, Indonesia, as one of the eleven other member countries, has changed employment policies to accommodate foreign workers to work in the Indonesian region. Indonesia, on the other hand, has a long and ongoing problem related to unemployment and poverty. People with disability are vulnerable groups that are closest to unemployment and poverty. New employment policies focus only on the freedom of the job market but do not provide security and/or security to those with disabilities to access the job market. Taking into consideration the issue, a change of view about the job for the disabled was urgently needed.
Semantic Complexities in Defining Rurality
Authors: Cameron-Jackson Frances B.
Published: January 2023

Semantic complexitites abound when attemting to define rurality, because the supposed rural/urban dialectic is actually diffuse. This paper explores some of these problems of meaning and proposes a definition of rurality based on human considerations. Whilst research and professional expertise are needed to assist in the development of rural regions, they must encompass the subjective views of what ruralism is to rural people to be effective. Acknowledging the perceptual framework of rural residents will allow a more authentic conception of rurality to inform policy implementation and service provision.
Efficacy and safety of intravitreal injection of triamcinolone-moxifloxacin after cataract surgery in a low to middle income country – a one-year audit
Authors: Irfan Kabiruddin Jeeva  , Masud Sidra , Muhammad Abdul Rehman Siddiqui
Published: January 2023

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal injection of triamcinolone and moxifloxacin regime administered immediately following cataract surgery.
Method: The retrospective study was conducted from January to June 2021 at a tertiary care referral centre in Karachi and comprised record of all patients who underwent dropless cataract surgery from April 2018 to June 2019. Data included slit lamp examination, dilated fundal exam, uncorrected visual acuity, best corrected visual acuity, and intraocular pressure. Cataract assessment and anterior chamber reaction were graded according to the World Health Organisation cataract grouping system. Efficacy of the regime was defined as the ability to prevent postoperative endophthalmitis. Stratification analysis was done to note if gender has any role in terms of effectiveness. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel version 16.0 and IBM SPSS version 27.
Results: Of 240 eyes of 161 patients analysed, 114(47.5%) were of men who had a mean age of 57.89±14.32 years, and 126(52.5%) were of females with a mean age of 58.02±10.85 years. Overall, 2(1.75%) male subjects and 1(0.8%) female subject developed breakthrough inflammation within one week of the procedure. They were treated with anti-inflammatory drops and in 1(33%) of the cases antibiotic drop for 1 week. At day 90, no patient had residual inflammation or new onset inflammation. Also, 15(6.25%) patients developed raised intraocular pressure from day 7 to day 30. Most cases 10(66.7%) resolved within 1 week of using intraocular pressure-lowering drops. No patient developed endophthalmitis postoperatively.
Conclusion: Dropless cataract regime was found to be an effective and safe alternative that was easy to administer9.
Key Words: Dropless cataract surgery, Safety of cataract surgery, Innovations in cataract surgery, Endophthalmitis after dropless.
The impact of the physical environment of a grilled pork belly restaurant on the perceived value and revisit intention.
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Park Jae-kun , Lee Gyu-min
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the physical environment of grilled pork belly restaurants on customers’ perceived value and revisit intention. The survey was conducted in August 2022. A total of 320 questionnaires were distributed and only 294 were used. For the statistical analysis, SPSS 21 and AMOS 20.0 were adopted.
Firstly, It was found that all four factors of physical environment(aesthetic, cleanliness, convenience, and spatiality) in a grilled pork belly restaurant showed a positive effect on the customers’ perceived value. Secondly, it was found that the perceived value of the grilled pork belly restaurant had a positive effect on the customers’ revisit intention.
This study result will help Korean barbecue restaurants to establish their marketing strategy, especially regarding the design of their physical environment.
The Effect of Different Synthesis with Chemical and Biological Methods on Properties of Silver Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Maesaroh Kiki , Permana Muhamad Diki , Eddy Diana Rakhmawaty , Rahayu Iman
Published: January 2023

Silver oxide (Ag2O) nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized through several methods, namely sol-gel, sonochemical, and biological methods. X-ray diffraction studies revealed that the sonochemical method produces silver oxide with high phase purity, then the sol-gel method produces another phase, namely silver crystals, while the biological method produces Ag3PO4 phase from the precursor media. The research showed that the sol-gel method had the smallest crystallite and particle sizes of 9.5 and 232.7 nm, respectively, compared to sonochemical and biological methods. It is known that the specific surface area of the sol-gel method has the largest value, namely 60.09 m2/g, compared to the sonochemical and biosynthetic methods, which are 51.78 and 24.77 m2/g, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy study showed homogeneous spherical nanoparticles of silver oxide in the sol-gel and sonochemical methods, however, the biological method resulted in the formation of non-spherical silver oxide nanoparticles in the form like flakes.
HIGHLIGHTS

Synthesis of silver oxide by chemical method produces pure silver oxide crystals, smaller crystallite size, larger specific area, and more homogeneous particle size than biological methods
The sol-gel method for the synthesis of silver oxide produces the smallest particle size than the sonochemical and biological methods
The sonochemical method produces the highest crystallinity and size homogeneity compared to the sol-gel and biological methods

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Geometrical study of Middle Kingdom funerary complexes in Qubbet el-Hawa (Aswan, Egypt) based on 3D models
Authors: Mozas-Calvache Antonio Tomás , Pérez-García José Luis , Gómez-López José Miguel
Published: January 2023

Highlights:

A new methodology is presented to develop geometrical analysis of burial structures based on 3D models.
The methodology has been applied to three contiguous burial structures (hypogea), allowing the researchers to analyse some constructive aspects such as dimensions, proportions, orientations, flatness and inclinations.
Results have demonstrated the advanced skills achieved by ancient Egyptians in construction techniques.

Abstract:
This study describes the methodology developed and the main results obtained when analysing the geometrical behavior of three adjacent burial structures located in southern Egypt. The rock-cut tombs are composed of complex geometries such as halls, corridors, chambers and vertical shafts. Among other determining aspects, this complexity greatly conditioned the data acquisition and processing work. In this context, the main objective of this study was to develop a new methodology for obtaining geomatic products that support a complete geometrical analysis of the tombs. The researchers have used photogrammetric and laser scanning surveys to obtain accurate 3D models on a common reference system. The procedure used included obtaining several secondary products, such as several geometries (planes and cylinders) fitted from point clouds or plans and sections obtained from the 3D models. The geometric analysis has included several aspects: dimensions, proportions, orientations, wall flatness, inclinations, etc., and it is based on these products. The results obtained suggest and confirm several hypotheses about the constructive aspects of these hypogea based on a large amount of data, including the determination of a proportional canon used by the ancient Egyptians to plan and perform the excavation works of each funerary structure. The application of this methodology has demonstrated that this type of analysis is viable to unveil some important aspects of these structures and the constructive procedures carried out almost four millennia ago.
Relationship Between Ergonomic Awareness and Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Staff Nurses in Oman: An Observational Study
Authors: Attia Rabab M. , Shaheen Waseem A. , Al Harrasi Nawal S. , Al Toubi Aamir K.
Published: January 2023

Objectives: To detect the level of ergonomic awareness related to work-related musculoskeletal disorders among 200 staff nurses in a tertiary hospital. The additional objective was to study the relationship of such awareness with the prevalence of these disorders. Methods: A group of 25–45-year-old staff nurses and a body mass index of ≤ 30 kg/m2, with at least one year working experience were randomly selected from different wards of the Royal Hospital, Muscat. The study excluded nurses who were on leave and those who had sustained traffic accidents or sports injuries in the preceding year. Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) was used to measure the work-related musculoskeletal disorders experienced by the nurses. A second questionnaire was administered to measure their ergonomic awareness. The data was statistically analyzed. Correlations were established by Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient (ρ). Results: The participants were 200 staff nurses (male = 30 male, female = 170). Analysis of the ergonomics awareness construct indicated ‘agreement’ as an overall response with a mean of 3.2±0.6, indicating fair ergonomic awareness. For CMDQ, 50.3% reported discomfort in the low back region, 15.0% in the neck, and 6.9% in the right lower leg. The left wrist, left forearm, and right upper arm had the least reported discomfort (< 1.0%). The correlation between ergonomic awareness and working ability was weakly positive, yet statistically significant (ρ = 0.210; p=0.003). Correlations were not statistically significant between ergonomic awareness and discomfort (ρ = -0.031; p=0.664) and between ergonomic awareness and total frequency (ρ = 0.109; p=0.123). Conclusions: There is a strong need to develop practical ergonomic awareness among nursing staff for a sustainable and safe work environment.
Why Democracy Survives Presidential Encroachments: Argentina Since 1983
Authors: García Holgado Benjamín , Mainwaring Scott
Published: January 2023

This article presents a novel argument about what enables democracies to survive when executives attempt to weaken institutional constraints. We argue that democracies erode because (1) an illiberal executive attempts to undermine democracy and (2) this executive commands a majority in the national legislature. Democracies survive if the executive is not deeply illiberal or if the opposition controls a majority of the national legislature. The empirical section presents data about executive illiberalism and the balance of power in the national legislature for thirteen Latin American presidents. We test our argument in four negative cases (episodes) in Argentina since 1983. We use primary sources including 125 original interviews to explain how two presidents who attempted to centralize power fell short of eroding democracy
Edaravone Oral Suspension (Radicava)
Authors: CADTH
Published: January 2023

CADTH recommends that Radicava should be reimbursed by public drug plans for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), if certain conditions are met.

Radicava oral suspension should only be covered to treat patients with ALS provided that it is covered for a similar patient population and in a similar way to the IV formulation of Radicava for the treatment of adult patients with ALS.

Radicava oral suspension should only be reimbursed if prescribed in a similar manner as the IV formulation of Radicava is prescribed, and that the cost of Radicava oral suspension does not exceed the drug program cost of IV formulation of Radicava.
How Far Modern Vertical Farming is Appropriate for Developing Countries Like Oman?: A Review Based Analysis
Authors: Ahmad Khan Shad , Epoc Ferdinand , Rashid Al  Shamsi Ibrahim , Shamim Ameena
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Vertical Farming (VF) is a technique of growing food in vertically stacked layers or vertically inclined surfaces. Theoretically, it has the capability of growing any crops, fruits, or vegetables. The modern techniques of vertical farming through a controlled environment can support the growth and harvest of a crop irrespective of the season and climatic conditions. The newer modern techniques of VF have further reduced the dependency on sunlight, soil, and water. This paper analyses the appropriateness of vertical farming for developing countries like Oman. Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper is based on secondary data and establishes the arguments in favor and against vertical farming. Findings: The findings support the need for vertical farming and suggest that it is very appropriate for the urban setups, where it reduces the transportation cost and facilitates the availability of fresh and pesticide-less food products. Research Limitations: The major limitation of this paper is that it only accounts the secondary information, the empirical investigation is missing. Managerial Implications: This paper implies government policies, allied agencies, and the agricultural sector. Originality/Value: This paper is an original paper based on secondary data, providing a conceptual model for Oman, on which very limited studies in the given context is available.
Mapping land degradation risk due to wind and water erosion
Authors: Boroughani Mahdi , Mirchooli Fahimeh , Hadavifar Mojtaba , Fiedler Stephanie
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Land degradation is a cause of many social, economic, and environmental problems. Therefore identification and monitoring of high-risk areas for land degradation are necessary. Despite the importance of land degradation, the topic receives often relatively little attention. The present study aims to create a land degradation map in terms of soil erosion caused by wind and water erosion of semi-dry land. We focus on the Lut watershed in Iran encompassing the Lut Desert that is influenced by both monsoon rainfalls and dust storms. Dust sources are identified using MODIS satellite images with the help of four different indices to quantify uncertainty. The dust source maps are assessed with three machine learning algorithms encompassing artificial neural network (ANN), random forest (RF), and flexible discriminant analysis (FDA) to map dust sources paired with soil erosion susceptibility due to water. We assess the accuracy of the maps from the machine learning results with the metric Area Under the Curve (AUC) of the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC). The maps for water and aeolian soil erosion are used to identify different classes of land degradation risks. The results show that 43 % of the watershed is prone to land degradation in terms of both aeolian and water erosion. Most regions (45 %) have a risk of water erosion and some regions (7 %) a risk of aeolian erosion. Only a small fraction (4 %) of the total area of the region had a low to very low susceptibility for land degradation. The results of this study underline the risk of land degradation for an inhabited region in Iran. Future work should focus on land degradation associated with soil erosion from water and storms in larger regions to evaluate the risks also elsewhere.