bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identidad nacional y aprecio por prácticas sostenibles en emprendedores sociales y comerciales de Lima
Authors: Vera Ruiz Angela , Espinosa Pezzia Agustín , Prialé Valle María Angela , Llanco Gonzales Cesar
Published: August 2022

Este estudio comparativo-correlacional, tiene como objetivo analizar y comparar la relación entre el aprecio por prácticas sostenibles (APS) y la identidad nacional en dos grupos de emprendedores sociales (n=135) y comerciales (n=198) de Lima–Perú. Los resultados indican que los emprendedores sociales presentan mayor APS y perciben a los peruanos como más cálidos, competentes y morales que los emprendedores comerciales. El auto estereotipo de competencia y la identificación con el país explican el APS de manera significativa solo en el subgrupo de emprendedores comerciales. El estudio analiza variables psicosociales poco exploradas para el fenómeno emprendedor, planteando estrategias para favorecer las actividades de sostenibilidad, en emprendedores que no tienen una orientación social de base.
Prevalencia del flourishing en adolescentes argentinos
Authors: Rizzo Ignacio Andrés , Góngora Vanesa C.
Published: August 2022

El objetivo de este estudio es describir los niveles de salud mental desde el modelo del factor dual en una muestra de adolescentes argentinos en tratamiento psicológico y en población escolar. La muestra incluyó 552 jóvenes entre 12 y 18 años. Se utilizaron los cuestionarios SCL-90-R y el MHC-SF. El nivel de flourishing fue del 31.6% en la muestra bajo tratamiento psicológico y del 29%, en la muestra escolar. La mayor parte de los jóvenes de ambas poblaciones se ubicaron en la categoría salud mental moderada (tratamiento 57.9% vs escolar 59.5%). Entre ambas poblaciones no se encontraron diferencias significativas en los niveles de salud mental. Los niveles de florecimiento fueron bajos a comparación de otros países.
Determination of Interrelationships and Hierarchical Clustering Analysis among Yield Attributing Biometrical Traits of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] in Coastal Ecosystem
Authors: Reddy J. Pranay , Anbanandan V. , Kumar B. Sunil
Published: August 2022

Background: Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] is India’s major vegetable crop accounting for 60% of exports. The present study aims the determination and utilization of character association analysis and Wards hierarchical cluster analysis for genetic divergence to identify segregants for genetic improvement in okra. Methods: In the field investigation were carried at Sivapuri Village, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India, in the summer of 2020-2021. The observations for 20 biometrical traits were recorded on five randomly selected plants and recorded data from each replication was subjected to statistical analysis. Result: The improvement in fruit yield plant-1 will be efficient if the selection is based on fruiting period, plant height, No. of branches plant-1, first fruiting node, fruit length, No. of fruits plant-1, No. of marketable fruits plant-1, No. of pickings plant-1 and average fruit weight based on character association analysis. Wards hierarchical cluster analysis grouped the 60 genotypes into 10 clusters and among that cluster IV contains highest number (15) of genotypes followed by cluster VI (13). cluster VIII recorded the highest mean values for all the fruit yield related characters.
When reason is not enough for social cohesion: rethinking the place of emotion and art in politics
Authors: Oyekan Adeolu Oluwaseyi
Published: August 2022

Reason has often been defended as critical for the prudent harmonisation of competing interests, security and social cohesion in organised societies. Human rationality however, now appears inadequate to cope with the spate of conflicts and dysfunction in many societies, postcolonial Africa inclusive. Thus, imaginative approaches to fostering social cohesion are required. In this paper, I argue that the dichotomy that elevates reason (equated with logic) and derides emotion (equated with irrationality) is not only misplaced, but also unhelpful. I defend art as a valuable vehicle for creating the dialogic space that fosters empathy, make politics affective and promote social cohesion. I conclude by advocating a complementary integration of reason and emotion, with particular focus on empathy, as a remedy to dysfunctional, antagonistic politics, especially in societies confronted by the complexities of diversity.
Negotiating belonging: the case of Francophone Cameroonian migrants in Pretoria
Authors: Atabongwoung Gallous
Published: August 2022

Francophone Cameroonian migrants in Pretoria face challenges such as language barriers. The migrants are not easily accepted by locals and often face discrimination and harassment that influence their sense of belonging in the host society. This is accentuated by negative perceptions that see African migrants in South Africa in general as an economic threat to locals. South African policies on migrant labour are also control-oriented to deter immigration. For example, to employ a migrant, an employer must sufficiently convince the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) that there is no suitable South African available to do the job. In the midst of these challenges African migrants must live in cities like Pretoria where the cost of living is high, as opposed to townships where the cost of living is low, for fear of being attacked by locals. The complex relationship between African migrants in South Africa and locals stretches Francophone Cameroonian migrants to belong ‘here’ (Pretoria) and ‘there’ (Cameroon) – “transmigration/ transnationalism”. This article therefore seeks to answer the following questions; how do Francophone Cameroonian migrants negotiate belonging in Pretoria? What is the role of indigenous languages in the process of negotiating belonging?
Economic inequality and trust from a Smithian perspective
Authors: Rathbone Mark
Published: August 2022

Globally, and specifically in South Africa, income and wealth inequality are on the increase. This has negative consequences for socio-political stability and sustainable economic growth. These negative consequences are in many cases directly linked to the breakdown of trust in financial institutions and society in general. However, the breakdown is encompassing and also includes interpersonal relations, trust in institutions and systems, and general perceptions of the unfair distribution of wealth. Trust is one of the pillars of economics and social stability in the work of Adam Smith. Although the economics of Smith’s time (18th century) were far less complex and technologically not as advanced as contemporary economics and markets, his work is the foundation of contemporary economics and it remains important because it provides a value- driven and empirical perspective on economics. This value-driven and empirical perspective delves into the cognitive aspects of our being and instincts that are crucial to build trust. The purpose of this article is to revisit the notion of trust in the work of Smith to provide an analysis of trust and possible alternatives for sustainable economics and the flourishing of society. Generally, Smith views trust as multidimensional, with two dimensions of trust that can be distinguished, namely relational and structural trust. I will argue that multidimensional trust is important for the functioning of society and for economic justice.
The middle remains missing: class exclusion from the urban rental market in suburban Johannesburg
Authors: Mckay Tracey , Fakudze Nomfundo , Gunter Ashley
Published: August 2022

There is a huge demand for housing in Johannesburg, South Africa, due to significant in-migration as well as the legacy of apartheid. Rental housing supply in Johannesburg is particularly constrained. Despite this, little is known about the formal rental market in terms of middle income access. Thus, this explorative qualitative study seeks to partially address this research gap. Results show that specific legislative constraints, namely the National Credit Act and the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, have created an imbalance between the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, driving onerous credit checks and documentary demands, all of which are inadvertently excluding individuals from the formal rental market. Thus, while race previously excluded many from the suburbs under study, class now seems to be a significant factor in terms of who can access rental property. As such, rental housing supply is to some degree artificially constrained.
Regional differences of beer styles in early modern Europe
Authors: Holub Petr , Fiala Jaromír
Published: August 2022

There is a general concept of ancient beer styles brewed in the Czech Republic and in German speaking countries. It should be considered that some opinions are based on real facts, while others need to be modified. These views come mainly from romantic and pioneering research articles of the 19th century. Nowadays, old prints, dealing with brewing specialization since the 16th century, can be easily used as the basic research sources. A deeper analysis of this problem can be based on the oldest literature, archival sources and current opinion. Thus, it is possible to correct knowledge about beer styles brewed in particular regions of Central Europe as well as in the surrounding area, and also, to ask questions and look for the origin of current interpretations and opinions.
Manajemen Hidden Curriculum pada Pembelajaran di Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an Integratif Roudhotul Ulum Kota Malang
Authors: Dewi Putri Restina
Published: August 2022

Management of hidden curriculum is the stage of hidden curriculum management in an educational institution. Each of these stages has its role in creating character during the learning process contained in HC in accordance with the objectives of educational institutions in this case at the Integrative TPQ of Roudhotul Ulum. This research aims to know and investigate hidden curriculum management, effectiveness and impact on learning at Integrative TPQ of Roudhotul Ulum. The research methods used are qualitative with a case study approach, and data collection techniques based on interview results, observations and documentation from the field. The results of this research are HC management processes consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling. The effectiveness of HC on learning is evidenced by the ease of teachers in understanding the character of learners and the impact in the form of improving the quality of learning and improving the spirit of learning and the character of students.
Kebijakan Merdeka Belajar dalam Pelaksanaan Pendidikan di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Suhartono Oki
Published: August 2022

This study aims to examine and analyze the formulation of the independent learning policy formulation in the implementation of education during the Covid-19 pandemic through a SWOT analysis. As we know, the Covid-19 outbreak limits the space for people to move in activities, especially the learning process in schools. So that the existence of an independent learning policy can provide solution steps to overcome the learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is a literature review approach with a descriptive qualitative method. The results show that threats and weaknesses still dominate the existing strengths and opportunities, the availability of human resources, information technology facilities and support from the government authorities are still clashed with the reality of the field in society that is still unable to master technology and budget constraints in managing and supporting the successful implementation of the independent learning policy. during the Covid-19 pandemic. With this article that examines the policy of freedom of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is hoped that there will be further research that directly observes in the field to obtain a more concrete picture to provide alternative solutions in further improvement of government policies.
Analisis Hasil Observasi dan Supervisi
Authors: Nurrohman Fajar
Published: August 2022

This study aimed to describe the steps taken by principals and supervisors in analyzing the results of observations and supervision. Principals and supervisors must have skills in analyzing and compiling reports on the implementation of supervision based on data, objective facts as an independent work area in the education system. This research is a library research using content analysis method. In carrying out the analysis of the results of observation and supervision, principals and supervisors refer to: the results of learning planning, learning implementation and learning assessment results. The next step taken by the Principal and Supervisor is to compile a supervision report which is used as a document containing notes about the work carried out by the principal and supervisor. In preparing the supervision report, it is necessary for the principal and supervisor to pay attention to the aspects that must be included in the content of the supervision report.
Polemik Dana Pendidikan di Era Covid -19 Bagi Masyarakat Menengah ke Bawah
Authors: Irawan Heri
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the source of education funds from parents in the Covid-19 era. This research was conducted using qualitative methods, with the type of case study research, where data collection used interview, observation and documentation techniques, using primary and secondary data sources that according to the research title. The discussion in this study is focused on the problems of the lower middle class in providing education funds and managing education funds. Interviews were conducted on several respondents, and the results of the interviews were analyzed to obtain emic data and ethical data as a result of the research. The results of the research include: the problems faced by the lower middle class community, namely the inability to provide school fees to their children, while for the management of sources of public education funds, they use assistance from the government and manage personal funds into small home-based businesses.
IT dan Pendidikan Distance Education
Authors: Safiq Abdulloh
Published: August 2022

The distance education model has made a significant contribution to the history of distance education in Indonesia, despite the quality of the results, it is still the basis of controversial debates in this country. The significance of the contribution can be seen from the perspective of the number of students who live in rural areas and those who have financial problems can experience adequate education through distance education. The method in this paper is a literature study which is library research. Literature research is a series of activities related to library data collection methods. Literature study is also a theoretical study, references and other scientific literature related to culture, values and norms related to the social situation under study. From a historical perspective, distance education is seen from three phases of development; the introductory phase, from the 1950s to 1983, the socialization phase from 1984 to 1993, and the innovation phase from 1994 to the present. Correspondence studies and Palapa satellites were categorized as instructional delivery systems in the introductory phase, radio communication systems in the socialization phase, and cassettes, slide tape programs, videos, television, Nusantara 21 electronic communication systems, and video conferencing technology used to deliver instructional messages in this phase. innovation. Although various models of distance education such as study correspondence, Palapa satellite, radio communication systems, audio cassettes, slide programs, tapes, videos, television, electronic communication systems, and video conferencing technology have been applied in many subject matter.Keywords. Distance Education; E-Learning; Instructional Technology
Manajemen Kesesuaian Indikator Pencapaian Kompetensi dengan Kompetensi Dasar pada Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Permendikbud 37
Authors: Al Farobi Ahmad Dzulfikar , Ainin Moh. , Muassomah Muassomah , Wicaksono Eko Bowo
Published: August 2022

AbstrakHadirnya Permendikbud 2018 membawa banyak perubahan khususnya pada penerapannya di 2021/2022. Menyikapi hal ini sekolah dan khususnya para pendidik perlu menyikapi dengan menyesuaikan dalam penyusunan perangkat pembelajaran Bahasa Arab. Penelitian ini berjenis kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data menggunakan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan cara menganalisis Indek Pencapaian Kompetensi (IPK) menggunakan lembar analisis berbentuk checklist dengan kriteria sesuai (S) dan tidak sesuai (TS). Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, diperoleh persentase kesesuaian IPK dengan Kompetensi Dasar (KD) secara keseluruhan yaitu 87%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa IPK yang disusun oleh guru sudah sesuai KD.Kata kunci: Indikator Pencapaian Kompetensi, Kompetensi Dasar, Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran
Cellular Microbiology: Indispensable Tool to Dissect Host Pathogen Interaction
Authors: Manuel Diaz Juan
Published: August 2022

The threat of the spread of new or old infectious diseases are always a concern for human civilization. The emergence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its dissemination around the world has demonstrated the risk to human health and the economy. So, it is essential to study a complete understanding of the host-pathogen interaction for the development of the disease. The field of cellular microbiology can help in the identification and characterization of different virulence factors produced by pathogens during each step of the infection process by combining techniques and approaches of classic cell biology and microbiology. Currently, the dynamic interaction of the host-pathogen relationship has been enhanced due to the cell culture, in vivo methods, in addition to microbial genomics, bioinformatics techniques, and in silico prediction methods to understand these diseases for the development of prevention methods, diagnosis and treatment worldwide.
Estrategias narrativas implementadas en el spot publicitario digital "Pizza con piña" en Facebook, como parte de la campaña "Amistad Sin Diferencias" de Pilsen, para generar inclusión en temáticas LGBT
Authors:   , Diaz Estacion Lorena Alejandra
Published: August 2022

La innovación de estrategias de marketing en el Perú encuentra diversificación respecto a las diversas temáticas sociales inscritas en el contenido publicitario. El gay advertising o publicidad LGBT empieza a ocupar espacio en la malla de contenido y comunicación de marcas que lideran el mercado peruano. Pilsen Callao tomó la iniciativa de transformarse renovando su identidad de marca, buscando generar conciencia sobre equidad de género a través de la campaña “Amistad Sin Diferencias”. Esta campaña presentó el concepto de amistad desde la perspectiva del respeto y la igualdad. Debido al auge de la creación de marcas que compiten en las mismas categorías, nace la necesidad de estrategias de marketing que permitan generar afinidad con el consumidor. Uno de los métodos más conocidos es el storytelling, dicha técnica narrativa permite desarrollar la identidad de una marca, que tiene como objetivo crear empatía y llamar la atención del consumidor. Ante este contexto, el storytelling, se emplea como táctica publicitaria para abarcar diversos segmentos y nichos de mercado. En base a ello, el presente trabajo de investigación académica tiene como objetivo analizar dichas herramientas empleadas —permitiendo de este modo renovar su discurso— en la campaña digital "Amistad Sin Diferencias" de Pilsen efectuada en la plataforma Facebook. El desarrollo de la investigación se lleva a cabo mediante una metodología cualitativa, basada en la revisión de bibliografía y entrevistas realizadas a especialistas del rubro publicitario.
Análisis del comportamiento mecánico del suelo arcilloso reforzado con PET para obras geotécnicas, proveniente de botellas plásticas recicladas, en el distrito de Ricuricocha -Tarapoto
Authors:   , Astorayme Salazar Leo Marini , Ramón Diaz, Franco William
Published: August 2022

La presente tesis evalúa el comportamiento mecánico de un suelo arcilloso mezclado con PET triturado. El uso potencial de este material plástico en aplicaciones geotécnicas puede reducir el problema de la eliminación inadecuada y mejorar las características de resistencia y deformación del suelo. Se empleó Tereftalato de polietileno, PET, y suelo arcilloso proveniente de la provincia de Tarapoto. Los parámetros de resistencia al corte que definen las características mecánicas del suelo son el ángulo de fricción y la cohesión. En la ejecución de una obra civil, estos parámetros generalmente no se ajustan a los requerimientos del proyecto, por tal razón se debe buscar una solución para la estabilidad del suelo implicado en cualquier construcción. Esta tesis se realizó en tres etapas, la primera fue la recolección de información, la segunda la fase de laboratorio, llevándose a cabo ensayos de Proctor estándar (densidad – humedad), corte directo (ángulo de fricción y cohesión), limite líquido, limite plástico y granulometría; y por último el análisis de los resultados. El suelo arcilloso utilizado fue mezclado con 5%, 10% y 20% de PET triturado en peso seco. Los porcentajes de PET aumentaron la capacidad de soporte del suelo.
Vivienda Colectiva de Interés Social con Servicios Comunitarios en laderas del Morro Solar
Authors:   , Rojas Alarcón Alejandro Claver
Published: August 2022

El proyecto está situado en las laderas al sur de la ciudad de Lima. Actualmente existe una serie de problemas urbanos tales como la escasez de áreas verdes, problemas de accesibilidad, falta de conexión peatonal y vehicular, déficit de equipamiento urbano, que afecta la calidad de vida de los pobladores. Las laderas de Lima se han ido poblando sin tener referentes, ni participación del Estado, que hoy han llegado a albergar a más de 3 millón de personas. Es por esto que se planteó la solución de acoplarse a las propuestas de intervención del programa Barrio Mío y el Plan de Desarrollo Urbano de Lima y Callao (PLAM 2035) en las laderas del Morro Solar en Chorrillos. La propuesta de tesis se enfoca en crear nueva infraestructura habitacional, con la “progresividad” como herramienta fundamental para el diseño y materialización de las diversas tipologías de vivienda, permitirá que esta sea mejorada, transformada y adaptada a las necesidades y preferencias de sus habitantes. El diseño arquitectónico está basado en la disposición e inserción de los bloques de vivienda perpendiculares a la topografía, y a través de ellos, cruza la “alameda central” del proyecto, donde ocurren diversas actividades comerciales que permiten la interacción entre usuarios. En los bloques, se propuso la “calle elevada” que conecta las viviendas en todos los pisos con el espacio urbano en ladera, que busca no ser un corredor o lugar de paso, sino de permanencia.
THE PRACTICE OF FAIR TRANSACTION ON PROPERTY BUSINESS: A CASE ON ISLAMIC PROPERTY COMPANY
Authors: Azizah Lailatul
Published: August 2022

Pasuruan which is known as an industrial area (PIER) open up opportunity of many investors to invest capital in the field. This condition brought positive impacts like availability of job opportunities for workers both local and migrants settled in Pasuruan. But on the other hand there is a problem of housing needs. Property Syariah is a kind of business opportunity engaged in the sale and purchase of plots of land (houses) as a solution for the surrounding community with the concept of financing without, exploitating customer, making it easier for consumers to invest both for business and residential. This research used qualitative method using case study approach. This reseach deliver condition of property business and analyzed comprehensively according to Islamic financing policies. From the beginning of data analysis, it can be seen that the sale and purchase of land plots of Aflaha Property Syariah is facing the threat of emerging competition in the existing financing business, both conventional and sharia. Steps that need to be taken include further increasing customer satisfaction, through murabahah contracts, ijarah muntahiya bit – tamlik and musyarakah contracts, mutanaqishah by accelerating the process of obtaining certificates (proof of ownership of land and shop houses) however still applying the principle of ta'awun in their buying and selling activities. This research bring an empirical study of fair transactions on property business which can be input for future related research and bring any recommendation for related parties.
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE COMPETENCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE TOWARD EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Ahmad Yani David Ahmad Yani
Published: August 2022

The availability of qualified, highly skilled and professional human resources engaged in service sector, especially in government agencies, is a requirement in order to improve quality of state administration. It also leads to gives satisfaction to quality and services produced by government to community. In addition to employee competence, infrastructure is one of the other important factors that greatly contribute to improving employee performance in an organization. This study aims to determine the impact of employee competence and infrastructure on employee performance at the Pesisir Barat District Health Office. The type of research used in this study is quantitative research methods within 48 research respondents. Based on data analysis, it has been found that the answers to the hypothesis are as follows. There is an influence of employee competence (X1) on employee performance (Y) with an influence level of 17.5%. There is an influence of infrastructure (X2) on employee performance (Y) with an influence level of 31%. There is an effect of employee competence (X1) and infrastructure (X2) together on employee performance (Y) with an influence level of 42.5%. This research brings any inputs for future research to consider the division of job descriptions according to the educational background and abilities of employees and providing work support facilities.
Tabungan Idul Fitri Sebagai Salah Satu Produk Simpanan Di BMT UGT Sidogiri
Authors: Ofy Muhammad Syarofi , Walida Bisyarotul
Published: August 2022

Baitul Maal wat Tamwil merupakan Lembaga Keuangan Syariah Non Bank yang cara kerjanya bisa dibilang sama dengan perbankan syariah. Di mana Baitul Maal wat Tamwil memiliki fungsi yang sudah tidak asing, yakni sebagai lembaga keuangan mikro yang bertugas dalam menyalurkan dana sekaligus menghimpun dana dari masyarakat. Fungsi BMT sebagai media penghimpun dana salah satunya direalisasikan pada produk simpanan berupa tabungan hari raya idul fitri, yang mana adanya tabungan ini berujuan membantu masyarakat khususnya mereka yang memiliki latar belakang ekonomi menengah ke bawah untuk memudahkan mereka dalam memenuhi kebutuhan hari raya idul fitri, di mana biasanya kebutuhan menjelang dan ketika hari raya tersebut terbilang sangat besar, belum lagi kebiasaan atau adat masyarakat islam yang sering membawa buah tangan ketika berkunjung ke tempat sanak saudara saat hari raya, persediaan jamuan makanan untuk tamu yang datang, dan amplop hari raya idul fitri yang biasa dibagikan kepada saudara dan tetangga sekitar yang tidak mampu, juga anak-anak kecil yang sudah terbiasa mendapatkan jatah setiap hari raya idul fitri tiba. Tabungan Hari Raya Idul Fitri ini terbukti bisa meningkatkan kualitas ekonomi masyarakat karena keberadaannya yang dinilai mampu dalam mengalokasikan sedikit dana dari masyarakat untuk keperluan hari raya idul fitri agar tidak bercampur dengan kebutuhan dan keperluan lain. Tabungan ini juga mampu mengedukasi masyarakat mengenai akad syariah seperti akad mudharabah musyarakah yang digunakan dalam tabungan hari raya idul fitri ini, adanya tabungan ini juga menguntungkan masyarakat Indonesia yang mayoritas beragama islam yang ingin menabungkan dananya dengan konsep syariah yang berlandaskan pada Al-Quran, Hadist, Ijma’ serta Qiyas Ulama’
PLANNING MANAGEMENT MODEL OF PRODUCTIVE WAQF PRACTICE
Authors: Kurnia Sari Anisyatul Ulya
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine productive waqf minimarket’s planning management model in the Al-Khaibar minimarket. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The strategy uses to answer the problem formulation in this study is a case study with explanation building analysis techniques. Data collection is done by in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The result obtained from this study is the Al-Khaibar minimarket planning management model in terms as one of management functions proposed by G.R. Terry. Planning from the Al-Khaibar minimarket began with the formation of Nadzir, until the expansion plans of the minimarket branches. So far the Al-Khaibar management has been running well as seen from the minimarket that can continue to operate until now to have 5 minimarket branches. In addition, the turnover of the Al-Khaibar minimarket tends to increase every year. The planning management model can bring any insight for future research and become reference for related stakeholder especially other nadzir who need information about productive waqf planning to develop their productive waqf in the minimarket sector.
Magnetic sphincter for anal incontinence: an update
Authors: Bortolotti Mauro
Published: August 2022

The idea of using magnets to control the esophago-gastro-intestinal flow of contents dates back almost 20 years, from the first bench experiment in 2003, published in 2006, while the first clinical application at the anal level to prevent fecal incontinence took place in 2010 by means of a device called FENIX magnetic anal sphincter augmentation (MAS). The clinical experiences with MAS ranged from satisfactory success to partial failure depending on the various studies. The nonrandomized comparisons of MAS with sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) and artificial bowel sphincter (ABS) showed a similar effectiveness in fecal continence and quality of life, whereas the adverse events were more frequent and severe with MAS compared to SNS. ABS either failed to work or required an explantation for infection in 40% of patients, whereas MAS showed these adverse events in only 20% of cases. The comparison of MAS with anal slings and bulking infiltrations provided similar continence results, although with a shorter duration, whereas MAS showed more adverse events. Recently MAS has been withdrawn from the market, creating major inconveniences for surgeons and patients. Nevertheless, this can represent an opportunity for a system that reinforces the anal sphincter with “two magnetic plaques” to be finally implemented for use in patients after completing animal experimentation. This system offers various advantages compared with MAS: it has simpler operational activity, easier surgical implanting procedure, the possibility of “tailored” sphincter augmentation, and should turn out to cost less.
An examination into the role of a peer academic online mentoring programme during Emergency Remote Teaching at a South African residential university
Authors: J. M. Ontong , S. Arendse-Fourie , C. Schonken
Published: August 2022

For residential universities, the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2020 academic year necessitated the suspension of in-person lectures and a swift transition of classes and other in-person activities to emergency remote teaching (ERT). This included the academic module mentoring programme, cognisant of the potential challenges experienced by first-year students during a period of ERT. The role of an in-person module mentoring programme before ERT was only to provide academic support to first-year students within an introductory financial accounting module to promote student success. This study investigated the role of an academic online mentoring programme for students in an introductory financial accounting module during ERT. A web-based survey was conducted to source the perceptions of both mentors and mentees who participated in an introductory module academic mentoring programme both before and during ERT to analyse whether the role of the academic module mentoring programme had shifted beyond that of academic support in an ERT environment. While academic support remained at the forefront as the main perceived benefit of the online mentoring programme, with the transition to ERT, the findings of this study illustrate an altering role that is more inclusive of additional psychological and peer support and engagement perceived benefits for first-year students who participated in an academic mentoring programme for students in an introductory financial accounting module during a period of ERT. Understanding student perceptions of the value derived for first-year students from an academic online mentoring programme is important in understanding first-year student needs and to provide relevant and applicable training to first-year students to promote student success during ERT. The findings of this study provide insight to institutions and in considering the addition of academic interventions such as offering academic online mentoring programmes during ERT and highlight the perceived value-add from both a mentor and mentee perspective.
HOTEL FRONT LINE EMPLOYEES’ PERCEPTIONS ON LEADERSHIP AND WORKPLACE MOTIVATION IN TIMES OF CRISIS
Authors: Stavrinoudis Theodoros , Kakarougkas Christos
Published: August 2022

Purpose - This study aims to identify the extent to which different motivational elements can support strong bonds and good cooperation between front-line employees and hotels’ leadership in times of crisis and work suspension. Design - The views of a sample of employees working in 4 and 5 star hotels in Heraklion Prefecture were studied in May 2020, when hotel operations were suspended. Methodology - Two hundred and one completed questionnaires were collected, consisting of 31 six-point Likert scales, whose data were analysed using the Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Approach - The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) followed the principal component method of extraction based on a varimax rotation, while the CFA adοpted the method of Structural Equation Modeling, that was based on the maximum likelihood method of estimation. Results - In times of crisis, front-line employees of hotels consider that the creation of strong bonds and a good spirit of cooperation and communication between them and the leadership of the hotels is strongly based on the exploitation of their skills and the developmental opportunities offered. Originality of the research - The research identified motivational factors that can support the creation of strong bonds and a good spirit of cooperation and communication between front-line employees and hotel management in times of crisis. On a practical level, the findings can help hotel managers gain strategic advantage and experience for the future, should they need to deal with similar situations.
THE LINK BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION, TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Authors: Ibarra-Cisneros Manuel Alejandro , Vela-Reyna Juan Benito , Ríos-Nequis Eric Israel
Published: August 2022

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether a corporate orientation strategy facilitates the integration of Total Quality Management practices as well as entrepreneurial orientation enables the improvement of corporate social responsibility practices. Finally, whether total quality management improves measures of implemented social responsibility. Design – The research carried out was explanatory and transversal. Methodology/Approach – A 44-item survey on a five-point Likert scale was administered to 155 hotels threestars and above in the United States of America. Results were obtained from the application of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) using Adanco software. Findings – The results indicate that entrepreneurial orientation has a positive influence on the establishment of total quality management and social responsibility processes; likewise, there is a very strong connection between these two variables. Originality of the research – The originality of this paper stands out because it simultaneously relates three variables relevant to the hotel sector. These variables are applied in different intensities, so that the results allow visualizing the way in which each of them takes place. Likewise, the study contributes to enhance empirical evidence and verify the different theoretical frameworks developed so far. For management, this means that companies will have to develop methods to measure and qualify each of the processes carried out. The result will enable them to select the processes that contribute most to the establishment of EO, TQM and CSR. In this way, resources will be saved that could be used in other areas.
EXAMINING FACTORS INFLUENCING PEOPLE’S INTENTION TO STAYCATION DURING COVID-19: AN EXTENDED MODEL OF GOAL-DIRECTED BEHAVIOUR
Authors: Pratiwi Imas Chandra , Novani Santi
Published: August 2022

Purpose – Staycation became a popular alternative to vacation during the pandemic. This study seeks to examine the factors that influence Indonesian tourists’ staycation intention during COVID-19 using an extended model of goal-directed behaviour. Design – A model of goal-directed behaviour incorporates motivation variables, perceptions of COVID, and personal non-pharmaceutical interventions developed to predict people’s staycation intention during COVID-19. Methodology – Purposive sampling was used to determine samples aged above 17, domiciled in Indonesia, and willing to staycation during COVID-19. An online survey produced 534 responses and data were evaluated with PLS-SEM. Approach – A quantitative exploratory study was used to identify how Indonesian tourists intend to staycation during COVID-19. The measurement items were constructed from prior studies to evaluate the model. Findings – The staycation intention during COVID-19 was positively affected by desire, followed by perceived behavioural control, with perception of COVID-19 showing the opposite impact. Attitude plays essential role in influencing staycation intention. However, staycation intention was not associated with personal nonpharmaceutical interventions. Originality of the research – This study provides novel insights into motivational and nonpharmaceutical intervention variables in MGB, which are still underexplored in tourism literature, to assist hospitality and tourism management in optimizing the staycation trend and market during the pandemic
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SERVICE GUARANTEES IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY
Authors: Mohd Shahril Aslinda , Abdul Aziz Yuhanis
Published: August 2022

Purpose – This study examines the relationship between service guarantee and service quality in four and five star hotels in Malaysia. It also examines the role of empowerment as a mediating variable between service quality and service guarantee, and between service guarantee and service recovery. Finally, this study examines the effectiveness of service recovery on customer satisfaction after unpleasant service experiences with the hotel. Design – The paper presents an exploratory analysis to examine the implementation of service guarantees in Malaysian hotels and the effect of empowerment on service guarantees and service quality from the customers' perspective. Methodology – This study focuses on the four and five star hotels in Malaysia. A survey through questionnaires distributed to the respondents who stayed at the hotel. To examine the relationship, the analysis is done using SPSS and AMOS for empirical analysis. Findings – The study found a significant relationship between service guarantee and service quality; service guarantee and empowerment and confirmed that empowerment mediates the relationship between service guarantee and service recovery. Originality of the research – The study is novel in its application of signalling theory to the study of service guarantee and service quality from the customer's perspective and with employee empowerment in the Malaysian hotel scenario.
Learning Taxonomy of Islamic Education: The Development of Aql and the Brain in Quran from a Neuroscience Perspective
Authors: Suyadi
Published: August 2022

The hierarchical thinking concept in the Islamic education field is based on theological and philosophical beliefs. Up to now, this concept is not yet proven scientifically and neurobiologically. As a result, Islamic education does not yet have a learning taxonomy that accommodates the effective and spiritual aspects of developing students' intellectual potential. Consequently, it forced its system to apply Bloom’s taxonomy which focuses only on the cognitive part. With the rising of new theories, especially neuro-theology, neuro-philosophy, and neuro-education, emerge the opportunities to connect hierarchical thinking in Islamic education with these three theories. This research aims to compile a learning taxonomy of Islamic education based on neuroscience, accommodating the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. This research is a systematic review, which integrates, interprets, and synthesizes the hierarchical thinking concept with neuro-theology, neuro-philosophy, and neuro-education. The result shows that hierarchical thinking in Islamic education has neuro-physiological with six brain components: temporal lobe, parietal association cortex-temporal-occipital, limbic system, cingulate gyrus, prefrontal context, and prefrontal association cortex. These six components of the brain have relevance to hierarchical thinking and bloom taxonomy, namely remember (dzikir), understand (nazhr), apply (‘ilm-amal), evaluate (muhasabah); analyze (fikr), and create (ijtihad). Thus, the brain's six components and hierarchical thinking can be narratively synthesized into a learning taxonomy of Islamic education. In the future, this finding could become theoretical discourse because hierarchical thinking, neuro-theology, neuro-philosophy, and neuro-education emerge the further development of learning taxonomy in Islamic education.
RESPON BIBIT GERONGGANG (Cratoxylum arborescens) TERHADAP PENAMBAHAN KOMPOS DARI LIMBAH PULP vsLIMBAH PULP DAN KERTAS DI TANAH GAMBUT
Authors:   Balai Penelitian Teknologi Serat Tanaman Hutan, Wahyuningsih Siti , Rahmayanti Syofia
Published: August 2022

Geronggang(Cratoxylumarborescens)isabletoadapttoex-burnedpeatland. However,theviabilityofgerminationseedinpeatsoilislow.Compostedsludgeofpaperand/orpulpwastewatertreatmentcanprovidenutrientstoplants.Thisstudycomparesthevegetativegrowthofgeronggangseedlingsaftertheadditionofacompostedsludgeofpulp,andpulpandpaperinpeatsoilaftersixmonthsofplanting.Thesludgewasair-driedtogainawatercontentof60-70%.DecomposersnamelyPenicilliumcitrinumandP.oxalicumwithadensityof107(spores.ml-1)wereaddedtothesludge.Thecompostingwasheldforamonth.Thesludgecompostwasaddedtotheseedlingswithadosageequalto2,4,6,8,10,12,14and16(ton.ha-1).HeightanddiameterincrementoftheseedlingswererecordedforsixmonthsandthedatawasanalyzedusingANOVA.Applicationofpulpsludgecompostatadosageequalto16(ton.ha-1)resultedinabetterheightincrementthanothertreatmentsaftersixmonthsofplanting.Theadditionofpulpsludgecompostatadosageequalto12(ton.ha-1)orpulpandpapersludgecompostatadosageequalto8(ton.ha-1)resultedinseedlingswithabetterdiameterincrement.However,thosedosageswhichresultinabetterheightanddiameterincrementoftheseedlingswerenotstatisticallydifferentfromsometreatments.Inconclusion,pulpsludgecompostisbetterthanpulpandpapersludgecomposttoenhancethegrowthofgeronggangseedlingsinpeatsoil
DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES(DEGS) Dryobalanops aromaticaYANG DITUMBUHKAN PADA MEDIA GAMBUT DAN TANAH MINERAL
Authors:   Institut Pertanian Bogor, Syadza Kusuma Yosie , Gus Dwiyanti Fifi , Derajat Matra Deden
Published: August 2022

Dryobalanops aromaticais a highly economic value resin-producing tree. The resin has been known as an essensialsinternational trade commodity that is widely used in the perfume, cosmetic, medicine, and other non wood industries. In its natural habitats, this species has been found to grow well onbothpeatland and mineral soilsthat has raised a question on the molecular mechanism for adaptation. However, the information regarding adaptive genes in Indonesian native trees to abiotic stress is still very limited. This research was conducted to analyse the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) that can elucidate the role of several up-regulated and down-regulated genes of D. aromaticagrown inpeat media and mineral soil. DEGanalysis was carried out using R software, Bioconductor package 'edgeR'. Using the Benjamini and Hochberg approach to control FDR (FDR 0,05), with a Log₂FC 2 and p-value of 0,05, it showed 320 contigs that were up-regulated and 439 contigs were down-regulated, while 58129 contigs were not significantly expressed. Furthermore, this study also presents an overview of the genes involved in different pathways, such as photosynthesis, glycolysis, sucrose and strarch metabolism, hormone-related genes, nitrogen metabolism, reactive oxygen species and transcription factor. This information will be useful in understanding D. aromaticamolecular responses to stress condition that may be of use for selecting genotypes in the breeding programs or peatlands restoration
SELEKSI POHON PLUS PADA UJI KETURUNAN Shorea leprosulaDI KALIMANTAN TENGAH
Authors:   Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak, Muin Abdurrani , Rini Lestari Oktariana , Suci Wulandari Riene
Published: August 2022

he progeny trial of Shorea leprosula was established in Central Kalimantan under the IUPHHK-HA management of PT. Erna Djuliawati by planting 30 families to examine the genetic superiority of trees asplywood raw material. The trial was laid-out using 8 blocks, 4 tree-plots and a spacing of 6 x 3 m. The aim of the study was to practice the plus trees selection in the progeny trial. The study was conducted using a survey method on phenotypically superior trees based on a diameter at breast height (dbh) baseline of ≥ 30 cm. The data collected and analyzed for the plus trees and comparison trees were total tree height (m), dbh (cm), and dbh increment (cm/yr). The results of the initial selection showed that 110 trees from 29 families were selected as candidate plus trees in the progeny trial. Futhermore, the honest significant difference test (BNJ) and scoring showed that there were 15 trees from 9 families that can be designated as plus trees
PENYAKIT BERCAK DAUN PADA BIBIT BITTI (Vitex cofassusReinw.) DI PERSEMAIAN
Authors:   Universitas Halu Oleo, Danu Tuheteru Faisal , Utami Sri ,   Pusat Penelitian Pengembangan Hutan, Anggraeni Illa , Husna Husna , Kurniawan Agus ,   Balai Besar Litbang Bioteknologi dan Pemuliaan Tanaman Hutan
Published: August 2022

Bitti (Vitex cofassusReinw.) is a native plant species in Sulawesi which belongs to Verbenaceae family. This species has great potential to be developed as a house construction material, boat base material, and household utensils. Development of bitti silviculture techniques is very necessary in supporting the efforts to develop these plants. One of problems in this cultivation is disease attack. This study aimed to determine symptoms of disease attack, level of severity, determine kind of pathogen that cause disease, and analyzesome factors that cause pathogen attack on bitti seedlings. The results showed that leaf spot disease was found on bitti seedlings with level of severity 33.22%. The identification results showed that the pathogen causing leaf spot diseaseis the fungus, namely Curvularia sp. Microclimate conditions such as temperature and humidity assumedtoaffect the emergence of pathogen on bitti seedlings. The attack of Curvularia sp tends to affect the growth of bitti seedlings.