bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
REFLEKS FONEM VOKAL BAHASA PESISIR SIBOLGA
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sitinjak Vivi Novalia , Aisyah Siti ,   SMA Negeri 1 Barus, Dardanila Dardanila ,   Universitas Sumatera Utara
Published: May 2023

The objective of this study is to identify the reflection of vowels phoneme of Pesisir Sibolga languages. This study applies qualitative top-down approaches. Observation and questioner are applied. This study has 6 participants. This study finds vowels are inherited linearly in the beginning, middle, and last position of a word and the process of vowels innovation in the middle and last position of a word. Vowels are inherited linearly: a (in the beginning, in the middle, and in the last position), i (in the beginning, in the middle, and in the last position), u (in the beginning, in the middle, and in the last position)) and the process of vowels innovation: a (in the middle and in the last position), i ( in the middle), e (in the beginning and in the middle), u (in the middle).
PENGARUH JENIS DAN KONSENTRASI PESTISIDA NABATI BERBASIS LOKAL TERHADAP PERSENTASE SERANGAN HAMA DAN PRODUKSI KENTANG (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sidauruk Lamria , Manalu Chichi Josephine F. , Purba Tommy Hargado
Published: May 2023

Kentang (Solanum tuberosum L.) merupakan salah satu bahan makanan yang banyak mengandung karbohidrat, mineral, dan vitamin. Kentang merupakan tanaman pangan bernilai ekonomi tinggi yang dapat mendatangkan keuntungan bagi pengusaha industri makanan dan olahan, pedagang, dan petani yang budidaya tanaman tersebut. Salah satu faktor pembatas untuk meningkatkan produksi dalam budidaya tanaman kentang adalah gangguan organisme pengganggu tanaman (OPT) dan berbagai kendala lainnya, sehingga potensi produksi kentang di Indonesia secara nasional masih rendah, belum mampu mencapai potensi yang maksimal. Penggunaan pestisida nabati dinilai sangat ekonomis karena bahan yang digunakan dalam pembuatan pestisida nabati mudah diperoleh dan biaya yang dibutuhkan relatif murah, sehingga petani dapat menekan biaya produksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan jenis tanaman pestisida nabati berpengaruh nyata terhadap persentase serangan hama pada umur 8 MST, jumlah umbi per tanaman, jumlah umbi per plot, bobot umbi per tanaman dan bobot umbi per plot. Konsentrasi pestisida nabati berpengaruh nyata terhadap pesentase serangan hama, jumlah umbi per tanaman, jumlah umbi kentang per plot, bobot umbi per tanaman dan bobot umbi per plot. Interaksi antara jenis pestisida nabati dan konsentrasi pestisida nabati berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap seluruh parameter yang diamati.
PERAN INTERLEUKIN-6 SELAMA INFEKSI VIRUS
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Pasaribu Sumihar M. R.
Published: May 2023

This latter finding supports the hypothesis that upregulation of IL-6 during certain viral infections may increase viral survival and/or clinical disease exacerbation. The number of genes regulated by IL-6 activity may explain the pleotropic properties of these interleukins. The number of genes regulated by IL-6 activity may explain the pleotropic properties of these interleukins. Thus, the biological consequences of IL-6 production have been associated with pro and anti-inflammatory effects (Scheller et al., 2011), highlighting the important role of IL-6 in the activation and regulation of immune responses. Biological activities affected by IL-6 production include: controlling monocyte differentiation into macrophages by regulating the expression of macrophage colony-stimulating factors (Chomarat et al., 2000), increasing B cell IgG production by regulating IL-21 expression (Yang et al., 2016). ), negative regulation of dendritic cell maturation by activation of the STAT3 signaling pathway (Park et al., 2004), as well as promotion of Th2 responses by inhibiting Th1 polarization (Diehl and Rincon, 2002). Moreover, in combination with growth-altering beta factor, IL-6 induces the differentiation of naive CD4 into Th17 cells, which are essential for defense against pathogens at mucosal sites (Guglani and Khader, 2010). Also, the synergistic interaction of IL-6 with IL-7 and IL-15 induces the differentiation and cytolytic capacity of CD8 T cells (Cox et al., 2013). Importantly, IL-6 is a potent pyrogenic cytokine, and has an important role in regulating lymphocyte trafficking to lymphoid organs during febrile events (Evans et al., 2015).
ANALISIS KEAMANAN ANTI VIRUS BERBASIS WEB
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Manalu Susi Yanti , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: May 2023

Along with the rapid development of the use of computers as one of the human tools in various fields of work in life, viruses are certainly one of the threats and obstacles and slow down the work process of the computer system. Anti-virus is a computer program that is a type of software used to prevent, detect, secure, and remove computer viruses from computer systems. Anti-virus is often referred to as virus protection software as well as virus protection software. infected with the virus or not. Viruses usually attack computers that are not protected by anti-virus, but not all antiviruses can clean viruses. Symptoms that occur when the computer has been exposed to a virus are the computer becomes slow when used, computer data cannot be opened or is often lost, the computer restarts by itself and many shortcut programs on the computer. if we are confused about choosing an antivirus then look for an antivirus that is already widely used and has a big name, because they will do patching and updating the database more often than the antivirus itself.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PENERIMAAN BEASISWA MENGGUNAKAN METODE AHP
Authors:   Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta, Kurniawan Alfisal Punjung , Sadewa Erlang Bagus , Pradana Rico Yoga , Hartanti Dwi
Published: May 2023

Scholarships are financial assistance that will be given to students so that students can participate in learning activities at a lower cost in receiving scholarships given to different students by the government or foundations. Scholarships can be given up to the end of the education bond with the regulations that apply to vocational high schools in pursuing education, data is needed and based on predetermined criteria using the AHP method to determine students who receive scholarships. The selection of students who receive scholarships to make it easier in terms of education costs or who excel with the AHP method can select the best alternative who will be entitled to receive a scholarship based on specified criteria and in total to rank or rank, namely the best student using the AHP method calculation can choose an alternative the best and use 3 criteria that influence the decision-making process in the selection of scholarship recipients, namely: Report Value, Discipline, and Craft.
Entrepreneurship on small towns: opportunities and challenges
Authors: Medina María Luisa Palacios , Garfias Raymundo Aldape , Tellez Bertha Lizeth Carballo
Published: May 2023

Entrepreneurship in small towns presents both opportunities and challenges that are unique to rural areas. Small towns have their own character and offer a distinct market that can be leveraged for business ventures. The benefits of entrepreneurship in small towns include the potential for job creation, increased economic activity, and enhanced local identity. However, the challenges of entrepreneurship in small towns can be significant, including limited access to resources, a small customer base, and a lack of infrastructure and networking opportunities. One significant challenge for entrepreneurs in small towns is access to resources, such as financing, business services, and skilled labor. Many small towns have limited access to capital, and entrepreneurs may need to rely on personal savings or creative funding sources to launch and grow their businesses. Another challenge is the limited customer base, which may require creative marketing strategies to reach a wider audience. Infrastructure challenges, such as limited access to high-speed internet, can also pose barriers to entrepreneurship. Despite these challenges, entrepreneurship in small towns can be successful with the right support and strategies. Government support, including tax incentives and funding for small business development, can help entrepreneurs overcome some of the challenges of operating in rural areas. Building social capital through networking and community involvement can also help entrepreneurs access resources and gain support. Finally, a focus on innovation and adapting to changing markets can help entrepreneurs capitalize on new opportunities and sustain growth in small towns.
Rain harvesting systems on households affected by social vulnerability in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
Authors: Ascencio Teresa Leal , Andrade Adriana Fabiola Tello , Prieto José Ever , Beureth Amy Loeza , Landa Paola García , Feria Yolanda Uscanga , Luna Jorge Villa
Published: May 2023

In Xalapa, Mexico, the local council together with non-profit civil associations installed 80 rain harvesting systems in homes impacted by social vulnerability. The current research randomly assigned 39 systems that were meticulously monitored on a monthly basis. The main objective was pursued through physico-chemical and microbiological water analysis, as well as inspections to the systems and training workshops carried out via 6 accompanying visits. The water was characterized by measuring pH, temperature, total chlorine, turbidity, total dissolved solids, nitrates, ammoniacal nitrogen, apparent chlorine, as well as total and fecal coliforms. Each visit to the living quarters examined the handling of the rain harvesting systems, the regularity of chlorination, the physical state of the equipment and the training of the users with regards to the maintenance. In general, the results show the good quality of the rain water harvested and stored throughout time, whereas the presence of contamination proved to be related to faults in the maintenance. In conclusion the quality of the water is good, but it is directly related to the upkeep of the rain harvesting systems carried out by the users.
Exploring Factors Influencing Consumer Buying Decisions During Pandemic Disease (Covid-19)
Authors:   Doctoral Program of Economics, University of Lampung / Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Lampung, BandariLampung 35145, Indonesia, Dismas Mtuka Ditrick , MS Mahrinasari ,   Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Lampung, BandariLampung 35145, Indonesia, Hendrawaty Ernie ,   Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Lampung, BandariLampung 35145, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to explore factors influencing consumer buying decisions during pandemic disease, known as Corona virus (COVID-19). The disease affected the whole World intensely. The pandemic believed to be reported first in Wuhan City, in the Republic of China in November 2019 and has quickly spread in all continents including Africa, and the country of Tanzania. The study employed a descriptive design whereas a total of 70 respondents were given questionnaires. Data were collected by using mainly questionnaires and interviews but also the method of observation and documentary reviews were used to supplement the collected data as required. The study contributed to know the ways of influencing consumer buying decisions like; the environmental cleanliness and customers washing their hands as they enter the market in order to prevent the spread of the disease and keep prices which are affordable for customers.
Developing Bancassurance Distribution Channels in Vietnamese Life Insurance Companies
Authors:   Insurance Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Ai Nguyen Thi Huu , Zen Nguyen Nguyen ,   Insurance Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Ha Tran Ngoc ,   Insurance Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Mai Nguyen Thi Thanh ,   Student D18BH01, Insurance Department, University of Labour and Social Affairs
Published: May 2023

The article provides an overview of Bancassurance, Bancassurance business activities in Asia and Vietnam. Through the method of data collection, analysis, and synthesis, the research team has evaluated the status of Bancassurance distribution channel activities at Vietnamese life insurance enterprises. The research team identified the development potential and challenges in developing Bancassurance in life insurance businesses. Concretizing the legal basis of Bancassurance business activities, requiring bank staff to learn carefully and be cautious in providing information about Bancassurance products, creating specialized products, and investing in technology platforms is the solution proposed by the research team in the article to solve the challenges in the development of Bancassurance.
Lipid Peroxidation, Proline Content and Soluble Sugars as indicators of Oxidative Stress Tolerance in Some Advanced Durum Wheat Lines (Triticum durum Desf.).
Authors: Oulmi Abdelmalek , Benkadja Sarah , Guendouz Ali , Frih Benalia , Mehanni Amor , Selloum Samir
Published: May 2023

Oxidative stress induced by glyphosate is a complex phenomenon caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants in plants cells. The present research was carried out at the field crops institute, Agricultural Experimental Station of Setif (ITGC-AES), to assess the response of some durum wheat (Triticum Durum Desf.) lines exposed to oxidative stress induced by glyphosate herbicide. In the heading stage, a solution of 5 Mm of glyphosate was sprayed on flag leaves, and each measurement was taken 48 hours after the glyphosate application. Lipid peroxidation, free proline and soluble sugars were determined. The results indicated that oxidative stress increased the content of lipid peroxidation, proline, and soluble sugars in flag leaves. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the genotypes tested, the increase in the level of lipid peroxidation is much higher in advanced lines G5 and G3, in which lipid peroxidation and membrane damage are greater. Oxidative damage also increased the proline content in lines G3 and G4, and soluble sugars in line G5, which were showing a high tolerance to the oxidative stress induced.
Evaluation of The Anticancer Activity of Hydroxyxanthones Against Human Liver Carcinoma Cell Line
Authors: Kurniawan Yehezkiel Steven , Fatmasari Nela , Jumina Jumina , Pranowo Harno Dwi , Sholikhah Eti Nurwening
Published: May 2023

Nowadays, cancer is one of the most fatal diseases in developed and developing countries. Therefore, it is an urgent need to find more effective anticancer drugs among the recent commercially available standard drugs. Xanthone derivatives have been researched as anticancer drugs due to their ease of synthesis and structure modification, as well as their excellent anticancer activity. In this work, the in vitro anticancer activity of hydroxyxanthones against the human liver carcinoma cell line (HepG2) was evaluated. Among the twenty-two hydroxyxanthones, 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxyxanthone was found as the most active anticancer agent with an IC50 value of 9.18 μM, which was better than doxorubicin as the standard drug. From the molecular docking studies against topoisomeraseIIα and two c-KIT protein kinases, 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxyxanthone yielded strong binding energy in a range of -25.48 to -30.42 kJ/mol. The 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxyxanthone could bind on the active site of these protein receptors through hydrogen bonds with key amino acid residues (Glu640, Cys673, Gln767, Met769, Asp810, and Asp831), as well as nitrogen bases (Adenine12 and Guanine13), thus leading to the death of HepG2 cancer cells through the apoptosis mechanism.
Brief History of Diabetes Mellitus - From Sushruta to Banting –
Authors:   Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Humanities, Medicine Program, University of Caldas, Manizales, Colombia, Mejía-Rivera Orlando
Published: May 2023

This text makes a brief historical tour of the knowledge of diabetes mellitus, showing the sequence of ancient discoveries and the effort of several generations of physicians and researchers to better understand a pathology than remains a challenge for contemporary medicine. It also highlights the extraordinary episode of the discovery of insulin by Banting and best, in which some serendipitous facts were exploited by the observant and brilliant mind of Frederich Banting.
Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Fibroids Uterus in Gaza
Authors:   Cardiology Department, Alshifa Hospital, Gaza, Palestine, Salama Mohammed , Habib Mohammed ,   Cardiology Department, Alshifa Hospital, Gaza, Palestine
Published: May 2023

Background: To evaluate interventional success, clinical success and reduction of fibroid diameter after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for patients with symptomatic fibroid uterus in Gaza. Methods: Retrospective study of thirty -two women with symptomatic uterine underwent uterine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and 6 months after UAE. Primary outcome: clinical success is the improvement of the patients presenting symptoms, such as menorrhagia or pain without additional therapy. Secondary outcome: interventional success is a complete occlusion in both uterine arteries and reduction measures of fibroid diameter after 6 months after embolization. Results: Of 32 patients with mean age 44±7.6 years and follow-up between 6-70 months, 30 (93.7%) patients completed follow-up, 1 (3 %) patient had a second procedure and 2 (6 %) were lost to follow-up. Primary outcome: the improvement of symptoms, such as menorrhagia or bulk-related pain without additional therapy was seen in 29 (90%) patients. one patient underwent surgery hysterectomy on 14 months after UAE related complaints and failure of conservative treatment and 2 patients still received therapy to control symptoms. interventional success is a complete occlusion in both uterine arteries was seen in 31 (97%) patients. The mean dominant fibroid diameter reduced from 6.2 ± 2.4 cm to 1.7± 1.44 cm (p = 0.001). Conclusions: Uterine artery embolization significant improvements in fibroid uterus symptoms and long -term follow-ups with low complication rates and very good clinical efficacy
Mind Based Research and the New Modality for Antimicrobial Therapy
Authors:   Harvard University and Monash University, Simon Raymond Doctor
Published: May 2023

Simon Raymond has been working on three topics: (1) invention of the cure for HIV and new mechanism for antimicrobial therapy site attachment inhibition; (2) scientific understanding of consciousness; (3) Mind abuse and IP theft.
realidade do Centro de Atendimento à Mulher e à Família (Camuf) na Cidade de Macapá
Authors: Magalhães Alessandro Ronan da Silva , Frota Maria Helena de Paula
Published: May 2023

Este artigo, intitulado “A Realidade do Centro de Atendimento à Mulher e à Família (CAMUF) na cidade de Macapá: combate contra a violência doméstica”, tem como objetivo analisar se o Centro de Atendimento à Mulher e à Família (CAMUF), inserido na rede de políticas públicas, desenvolve ações que viabilizam ações preventivas e terapêuticas às mulheres em situação de violência doméstica na cidade de Macapá. A abordagem foi qualitativa, realizada por meio de pesquisa exploratória, do tipo estudo de caso, tendo como instrumentos a entrevista, observação e análise documental. Foi possível concluir que o CAMUF, integrante da rede de políticas públicas, realiza ações junto às mulheres, possibilitando-lhes reconhecerem seu empoderamento. Os resultados mostraram que os projetos desenvolvidos na instituição tentam resgatar a mulher do cenário da violência na medida em que passam a conhecer os aspectos jurídicos, bem como na sua vida social, gradativamente, constroem vivência baseada na busca de seus direitos e deveres, apesar das dificuldades que o CAMUF enfrenta quanto aos aspectos administrativos e financeiros.
Círculos de paz como forma de solução de conflitos:
Authors: Trindade Analuisa Macedo , Marinho Camila Holanda
Published: May 2023

O presente artigo  discorre sobre a implantação de práticas restaurativas no âmbito do atendimento socioeducativo do Estado do Ceará, com particular atenção à metodologia dos círculos de construção de paz como forma alternativa de solução dos conflitos ocorridos durante a execução da medida socioeducativa de internação. As práticas restaurativas integram a Justiça Restaurativa, um novo paradigma de justiça que promove a solução dos conflitos através da participação ativa de ofensores, vítimas e comunidades atingidas, pautada na dignidade do ser humano e orientada por processos decisórios democráticos e que encontra expressa previsão legal no Sistema Nacional de Atendimento Socioeducativo (SINASE). A metodologia de estudo é qualitativa, utilizando-se também de informações quantitativas, pois foram realizadas entrevistas e análises de documentos institucionais. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram escolhidos pelo critério de participação ativa na implantação do Projeto de utilização dos círculos de paz, através da metodologia de estudo de caso, cuja unidade de análise é o Centro Socioeducativo Patativa do Assaré (CSPA), localizado na cidade de Fortaleza-CE.
Disseminação de uma Cultura de Paz pela participação social nas soluções de conflitos:
Authors: Nascimento Marcus Vinicius de Oliveira , Frota Francisco Horácio da Silva
Published: May 2023

Esta pesquisa trata da análise do Programa dos Núcleos de Mediação Comunitária do Estado do Ceará - PRONUMEC, instituído no âmbito do Ministério Público do Estado do Ceará com o objetivo de utilizar a mediação comunitária como instrumento de soluções dos conflitos sociais, por meio da participação social e do fortalecimento da cidadania. Os objetivos da pesquisa foram compreender a implementação do Programa dos Núcleos de Mediação Comunitária e sua ampliação ao longo dos anos, como também verificar as atividades e as forma de atendimento dos Núcleos de Mediação Comunitária à comunidade, Para tanto, como metodologia para atingir os objetivos da pesquisa qualitativa, foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de campo. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada por meio do estudo dos autores de livros e artigos para situar a mediação comunitária no Direito, na Sociologia e na Ciência Política.  A pesquisa documental foi elaborada a partir de análises dos Relatórios Anuais do Programa e das legislações do Programa. O estudo de campo foi produzida por meio de um roteiro de entrevistas semiestruturadas com os atores sociais que participaram da implantação do programa, a atual coordenação, e usuários que participam ou vivenciaram a política, construindo um texto no qual as pessoas podem refletir sobre a realidade do tema em questão. O resultado desta pesquisa identificou que a política pública surgiu dos movimentos sociais oriundos da sociedade civil e da iniciativa e articulação de atores institucionais com os conhecimentos acadêmicos de diversas áreas, encontrando abrigo nas comunidades locais onde os núcleos estão instalados e apresentando sucessos em seus objetivos, embora necessite de maior reconhecimento e aquiescência da sociedade para ser entendida como uma forma de acesso à justiça, contornando as dificuldades cotidianas apresentadas e promovendo a conscientização da mediação comunitária como movimento transformador do contexto social em que os núcleos estão inseridos, visando um diálogo permanente com a comunidade no desenvolvimento da cultura de paz.
Gestão educacional e avaliação externa:
Authors: Dias Vilmara Gonçalves , Magalhães Junior Antonio Germano
Published: May 2023

Este artigo trata sobre os resultados das avaliações externas na (re)orientação do trabalho da gestão na Escola de Ensino Fundamental Irmã Giuliana Galli. Os resultados constatados indicam que objetivo principal do trabalho pedagógico está centrado na alfabetização e melhoria da aprendizagem; para isso, valoriza os resultados obtidos do Spaece-Alfa, visto como uma ferramenta que associa responsabilização com prestação de contas e capacidade de respostas. Além disso, a organização curricular e a avaliação interna foram compreendidas como um ato reflexivo contínuo e processual, envolvendo alunos, professores, gestão, produção do conhecimento e resultados mensuráveis, sendo entendidos como uma ação que perpassa todas as séries do ensino fundamental para se tornar eficaz e eficiente. Por fim, constatou-se que os resultados dessa pesquisa evidenciam a necessidade de que gestores e professores busquem conhecer os resultados de sua instituição nas avaliações externas, e procurem meios de utilizá-los como insumos estratégicos essenciais para o desenvolvimento de projetos educativos em sua unidade escolar. Uma alternativa, nesse sentido, seria a implementação de programas de formação de docentes que auxiliem na compreensão e na utilização de dados educacionais, possibilitando sua análise estratégica com vistas à tomada de decisão como forma de se disseminar a prática de uso dos próprios dados das avaliações externas na escola e atender às demandas que parecem serem comuns às escolas.
Sistema socioeducativo brasileiro:
Authors: Franco Cássio Silveira , Frota Francisco Horácio Frota da Silva
Published: May 2023

Ao analisar a evolução histórica das principais correntes doutrinárias adotadas pelo Brasil, concernentes ao tratamento dispensado a crianças e adolescentes, podemos perceber que o conjunto de crenças e valores vigentes em cada período foram passo a passo contrastados por novos ideais humanitários. Neste sentido, a narrativa percorrida pelo artigo evidencia que:a) A evolução dos marcos doutrinários não acontece aos saltos, mas sim de forma gradual e como resultado das disputas políticas de cada período; b) Apesar dos avanços conquistados por cada evolução, resquícios dos velhos paradigmas permanecem de forma latente, numa incessante dialética que se opera no cotidiano das relações societárias e institucionais; e c) Que a baixa efetividade do ECA e do SINASE podem ser explicadas em virtude da descontextualização conceitual e da descontextualização institucional que se processam durante sua fase de implementação. Nesta perspectiva, o texto inicia pelos meandros da elaboração do marco internacional ocorrido na Europa do século XIX e sua influência em nossa legislação. A seguir, destaca a evolução das leis de responsabilização juvenil no Brasil a partir das três principais correntes jurídico-doutrinárias utilizadas pelo legislador pátrio (a DOUTRINA DO DIREITO DO MENOR, a DOUTRINA DA SITUAÇÃO IRREGULAR e a DOUTRINA DA PROTEÇÃO INTEGRAL).Na sequência, algumas considerações sobre asinsuficiências e os gargalos do atual marco regulatório são apresentadas de forma a evidencia-loscomo uma ficção normativa não realizada, embora necessária à implementação dos novos paradigmas civilizacionais almejados.
Proteção jurídica dos animais
Authors: Santos Adrian Raphael Osterno Fernandes dos , Pessoa Júnior José Raulino Chaves
Published: May 2023

O presente estudo tem por escopo a reformulação de conceitos e valores com relação ao reconhecimento, sob o marco jurídico constitucional, do animal não humano, e a análise do sistema jurídico pátrio no que diz respeito à proteção dispensada a estes animais, vislumbrando explorar as bases para uma maior consideração ética e jurídica destes seres, e buscando a conscientização da sociedade em que a prática de maus tratos aos animais é crime. Desta feita, a proposta fundamental do trabalho reside em demonstrar que os animais não humanos são seres dotados de sensibilidade e características que viabilizam sua defesa, e necessitam de proteção jurídica, merecendo não só respeito, mas também o direito de ter sua vida protegida independentemente das vantagens ao ser humano, afinal, o direito à vida é um direito inerente ao ser e não um direito inerente somente ao homem. Com fundamento em pesquisa bibliográfica, o trabalho traz subsídios morais, éticos e legais à essa realidade nacional, onde será discutido o reconhecimento e as garantias do direito a vida e a dignidade, assegurando aos animais não humanos a sua proteção perante um ordenamento jurídico mais justo para todas as espécies, representando uma evolução para o direito e para sociedade.
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: MOKOENA Amos Judas
Published: May 2023

Employee engagement has become an area of interest among scholars and corporates alike. Employees who are not engaged do not perform at their maximum and this effect productivity. Hence, it is important for organisations to establish factors influencing levels of engagement. This study assesses the impact of selected HRM practices in the Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department. This study employed the quantitative approach using a survey in the form of a questionnaire. A systematic sampling method was used, from the population (N=376). The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of (n=188) respondents and 157 questionnaires were valid. The results indicated a weak positive correlation between (HRM practices) recruitment, appointment and selection; compensation, rewards and benefits, performance appraisal; and employee engagement with p-values of (r=.07, n=157, p=.38); (r=.23, n=157, p=.00); and (r=.20, n=157, p=.01) respectively. The former was not statistically significant, while the latter two were statistically significant. Collinearity between variables was found to be (β=.07, t (.87) =.38, p0.05); and (B=.18, t (2.58) = 0.11, p>0.05). Recruitment, selection and appointment practices did not predict employee engagement whereas compensation, rewards and benefits practices, and performance appraisal practices predicted employee engagement. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) model was statistically significant (F (3.154) = 4.183, p=.01). The R-Squared (R2) was 8% and the Durbin-Watson statistic 1.93. The results contributed to the available literature on employee engagement.
EXPLORING THE NILE WATER DISCOURSE IN ETHIOPIA AND EGYPT: SECURITIZATION OR DEVELOPMENTAL?
Authors: SIRAW Demas Dinku
Published: May 2023

For centuries, the Nile water has been at the heart of deteriorated relations between Egypt and Ethiopia and, more than ever before, this tension has reached to its climax since the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project. The objective of this article was, therefore, to critically analyze the Nile water discourse, in Egypt and Ethiopia, often leading to irreconcilable interests and, by so doing, to add some insights on its viability to justify the resource curse and resource scarcity literatures in the field of security and conflict studies. Through a qualitative document review and discourse analysis of the key speeches of state officials in Egypt and Ethiopia, it was found out that the successful securitization of the Nile water in Egypt and the ongoing securitizing move of the same water resource in Ethiopia has been further complicating the Nile issue by producing more irreconcilable interests and tensions among the riparian states. Therefore it is recommended that rather than pushing a merely water resource issue to the level of an existential threat it is better for the riparian states to primarily focus on improving the life condition of their people (human security) and such reorientation will ultimately lead to a sustainable winwin solution for the whole Nile basin states.
Signification of Plants in Traditional Peace Building in the Bamenda Grassfields of Cameroon: The Case of Fig Tree and Dracaena amongst the Bali Chamba Polities
Authors: DEYEB Charity NUVAH
Published: May 2023

Gifts of nature such as streams, hills and vegetation constitute the centre of activities in African cultural practices. Communities across the continent in the face of conflicts seek peace using one of several gifts of nature just like the the Balis make use of fig tree and dracaena in their socio-cultural economic and political life. From Fondom creation to contemporary times, these trees have occupied a preponderant place in the Bali peace culture as they are used in the domain of traditional governance, conflict resolution, and peace building. Further, these plants are used to pass various messages namely; the birth of twins, the end of wars, and also to indicate the entrances or exits from a community or farmland. This chapter argue that, the fig tree and dracaena locally called ghim and nkeng respectively, amongst the people of Bali Chamba polities of North West Cameroon played fundamental roles in the preservation of peace in the life of the people. These plants having dark green beautifully designed leaves, have cultural, moral, spiritual, economic and political implications. Planted around shrines, graves, boundaries and used in performing rituals, the ghim and nkeung are also symbols of traditional authority, source of economic growth, traditional medicine health and peace. The introduction of foreign cultures amongst these people during the wave of migration, settlement and colonial rule, greatly diminished the symbolic values assigned to these plants. Although the deep cultural and moral implications of these plants are fading away as a result of religious influences and western secular culture, their significance have not been completely eroded especially as the plants are still used in Bali and most communities in the region for different reasons.
Sales Promotion Strategies and Retention of Customer Brand Loyalty in Airtel and Globacom in Akwa Ibom State
Authors: OKE Benson R. , IHEJIRIKA Prof Walter C. , BENSON Godwin A. , SAMSON Aniebo C.
Published: May 2023

This study examines the relationship between Airtel and Globacom sales promotion strategies such as Borrow and Pay Later and Bonus MB Data on retention of, and advocacy for customer brand loyalty especially in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study was premised on the Behaviour Theory. The survey research design was used involving 380 respondents who were subscribers to the networks, selected through a multi-stage sampling technique from ten communities, with the availability of the network in the state. The instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. The copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents in each selected community for 15 weeks. Descriptive statistics, frequency tables and weighted mean score were used to analyse data. The results of the study showed that the majority (2.88) of the respondents maintained their loyalty to these network services following these strategies; the influence of the sales promotion strategies of Airtel and Globacom on respondents’ loyalty to the networks and levels of loyalty to Airtel and Globacom networks vis-à-vis the loyalty indicators: Retention, Advocacy and Re-purchasing are significant. These imply that Borrow and Pay Later and Bonus MB Data on customer brand loyalty are very important sales promotion techniques for telecommunication firms. It is recommended that telecommunication firms and similar organisations should put in effective strategies to manage the marketing activities that influence customers’ loyalty to their brands.
Personal Factors, Contextual Factors, Entrepreneurial Intention, And Nascent Entrepreneurial Behavior: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Silva H. M. S. V. , Pushpakumari Professor (Mrs.) M.D. , Nishantha Professor B.
Published: May 2023

Most of developing and developed countries realize that a lack of entrepreneurial intention and failure to engage in nascent entrepreneurial behavior can explain a lack of business success. The current study addresses (1) the current knowledge on entrepreneurial intention and nascent entrepreneurial behavior, (2) the areas where empirical research is lacking in entrepreneurial intention and nascent entrepreneurial behavior, (3) the theories used to establish the relationship between entrepreneurial intention, antecedents of entrepreneurial intention, personal factors, contextual factors, and nascent entrepreneurial behavior, and (4) in which context, research has primarily been conducted on entrepreneurial intention and nascent entrepreneurial behavior. As the methodology of the study, inititally articles were reviewed in the literature, followed by a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). To meet the research aims, 185 publications published between 2009 and 2022 were retrieved from six well-accepted databases, and bibliometric analysis was done. The results found that scholarly attention should be given to personal factors, contextual factors, antecedents of entrepreneurial intention, and nascent entrepreneurial behavior rather than entrepreneurial education. The study needed a systematic and empirical investigation combining personal factors, contextual factors, antecedents of entrepreneurial intention, and nascent entrepreneurial behavior with a solid theoretical underpinning.
Online Purchase of Health Supplements and Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) Products: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Ang Ju-Ying , Supramaniam Premaa , Chiew Shoen-Chuen , Linus-Lojikip Sharon , Ibrahim Hasni-Adha , Hashim Lina , -Lan Low Lee
Published: May 2023

Online purchase of health supplements (HS) and traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is becoming more popular among the general public. However, how does public behave in such activity is yet to be explored. Thus, a qualitative study was conducted to explore the public’s experience with purchasing HS and T&CM products online. A semi-structured interview guide was used to conduct in-depth interviews (IDIs) with ten adults. All IDIs were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Two themes emerged from the analysis, including (i) information seeking to understand a product, and the (ii) motivating attributes that influence purchase intention. Participants searched for information in order to understand a product, verified the information obtained, and held a spectrum of perceptions on the reliability of information. Furthermore, motivating attributes that suggest product effectiveness and safety would increase one’s intention to purchase, whereas motivating attributes that convince an individual that the online sales mechanism is reliable would also strengthen the purchase intention of online HS and T&CM products.
New Normal Payment Method among Elderly in COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Kongkaew Monthana , Thipjumnong Auntika
Published: May 2023

The study under the topic the of new standard payment method among the elderly in the COVID-19 pandemic aimed to investigate: 1) elderly payment behavior, 2) factors affecting payment platform selection, and 3) acceptance and adaptation toward digital payment among the elderly. The sample group was 400 elderlies in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Songkhla Province, and Phatthalung Province. The research collecting tool was the questionnaires, and the statistics used in analyzing data were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, multiple regression, and Principal Component Analysis. Research findings showed as the followings. The first aspect, the financial behavior among elderlies, was mainly still in cash; however, the elderly chose to pay via digital platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic to access the finance state welfare or get financial aid from the government. Secondly, factors affecting the payment platform selection were payment security, convenience, age, educational levels, and familiarity with the payment platform. Thirdly, the elderly acceptance and adaptation toward digital payment were because of security and mistake concerns. Lastly, the result of hypothesis testing revealed that the electronic device owned, the frequency of cash payment, the frequency of cashless payment, and the digital payment experience during the pandemic situation all positively influenced the acceptance and adaptation among elderlies toward the digital payment with statistical significance of 0.05 (R=0.642), In contrast, the cofactors toward the payment platform selection among elderlies were categorized into 9 factors with a variable variation of 62.46 percent.
Thai and American Perspectives Towards the Implementation of Instructional Design on the Contemporary Literature Course
Authors: Kangkha Patcharin , Gomez Teresa , Choopun Jittima , Boonto Suchada
Published: May 2023

Contemporary literature course has been extensively designed in various contexts and from various perspectives, including histories, policies, curricula, and practices. However, educational technology has been affected in recent years (e.g., e-learning particularly, contemporary literature teaching and learning dimension). The study aimed to investigate Thai and American perspectives on implementing the instructional design in the Contemporary Literature course regarding content and teaching styles, and potential improvements in teaching and learning skills. The participants were two teachers from two institutes in Thailand and the United States of America who had experience in teaching literature for decades. A semi-structured interview was utilized to gather information about the participants’ views. Each interview lasted approximately 30 minutes. All interviews were audio recorded and later transcribed for analysis. Data were analyzed using a thematic coding method to find significant statements related to the research questions. The findings regarding content and teaching styles indicated that the American participant thought she put the focus on the technological aspect of educating students about the values of physical activity with connection to the indigenous authors’ lifestyles and lifelong learning to promote the learners’ dreams and enjoyment (i.e. self-awareness with global skills). The Thai participant emphasized encouraging the learners to develop good attitudes to become critical readers (i.e., 21st_ century skills). However, peer teaching, cooperative learning, direct instruction, demonstration, and feedback, personal responsibility were highlighted as implemented standards provided by the participants from both countries. Overarching learning goals of contemporary literature course are to initiate and encapsulate the key messages into the framework with transformative competencies; reviews the nature of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that young learners will need; and ends with possible curriculum design principles.
Towards an Approach to Improve an Environmental Management System in Industrial Organization
Authors: Babekova Neli
Published: May 2023

The article presents an approach to improve an implemented environmental management system in industrial organization based on the self-assessment using a methodology in terms of specifying the level of maturity through such model of environmental management systems, based on ISO 14001 as a factor for development of a sustainable development of organizations from the mineral raw materials industry in Bulgaria. A practical application of the methodology in "Kaolin" EAD - a leader in the "Industrial Minerals" sector is presented. The described methodology ensures an opportunity to the interested parties of the company which operates in an environmentally friendly way that annually have to assess the current level of maturity and proposes actions that will lead to the sustainable development of its activity.
Aesthetics of Samarkand in Ilgiz Fazulzyanov’s Jewelry Art: Heritage as an Area of Creativity
Authors: Ionesov Vladimir I. , Fazulzyanov Ilgiz F.
Published: May 2023

The editorial board of the journal presents a conversation of Vladimir Ionesov (Doctor of Culturology, Professor, Samara State Institute of Culture) with Ilgiz Fazulzyanov, a well-known Russian artist and jeweler. The issues of aesthetic transformation of national traditions in modern applied art are discussed on the example of the jewelry collection Samarkand. The article reveals the peculiarities of artistic design in jewelry art, the aesthetics of the historical heritage of Samarkand, and the interaction of the past and the present in the dialogue of cultures and time as well as semantic, stylistic and value attitudes in the creative design of modern jewelry art objects. National artistic traditions are considered as a source of high inspiration, a generator of new cultural practices and actual creative work.
Professional Orientation of Library and Information Specialists of The Republic of Tatarstan (Research on the Basis of the Central Library of Kazan)
Authors: Maslova Yulia V. , Mansurova Ayslu R.
Published: May 2023

The article presents the results of a survey conducted on the basis of the Kazan Central Bank in 2022. The study showed that not only the theoretical knowledge acquired at the university and in the course of work, but also the organizational culture, psychological, moral climate of the library staff are of determining significance for the formation of professional orientation and personal development of library specialists. Thus, the importance of professional orientation and relevant competencies for a successful career and the achievement of professional goals are confirmed.
Aplicación del método Design Thinking en el área de requerimientos de software
Authors: Huarcaya Zapana Gerson Italo , Herencia Castro Nicolas , Sarmiento Tico Miguel Angel , Chalco Choquehuanca Elber Diego , Ticona Bejarano Alex Daniel
Published: May 2023

El presente artículo presenta la aplicación de Design Thinking en el área de requerimientos de software para ayudar y solucionar algunos problemas que existen en el desarrollo de software. Se pretende integrar las herramientas, características y fases de Design Thinking dentro de las actividades del análisis de requerimientos de software. El principal objetivo es integrar el enfoque de Design Thinking de manera que ayude en la definición de los requerimientos de software y finalmente ver y analizar los resultados obtenidos.
Proyecto de gestión de redes en BioCen
Authors: Rodríguez González Ihosvany , Peña Casanova Mónica , Bermudez Peña Anié , Famadas García Ariel O. , Blanco Domínguez Alicia C. , Mauri Sedeño Ludibel , Pérez Almario Arley
Published: May 2023

BioCen es una institución científica integrada por varias unidades productivas que se dedican a diferentes líneas en el universo biotecnológico y farmacéutico cubano. Para garantizar la seguridad y gestión de la información que se genera en la institución y minimizar el impacto de los riesgos asociados a fallas en la infraestructura, se cuenta con un conjunto de herramientas, procedimientos y estrategias, recogidas en un proyecto de gestión de redes que se actualiza todos los años. El proyecto recoge lo relacionado a la configuración, estructura, control y monitoreo, tanto de la red de datos, la de proceso, como de la wifi; además de la organización de los servicios, servidores, y los sistemas que los conforman. En este trabajo se presentan las herramientas de gestión utilizadas en BioCen para el control y monitoreo de los servicios que se prestan en la red, el tráfico interno y externo de la misma; así como la detección de incidentes. Se muestran ejemplos de monitoreo y control con las herramientas de gestión que se aplican en algunas áreas funcionales, así como el diseño de la red local de BioCen. Finalmente se abordan las pruebas realizadas al sistema de red, las auditorías internas, el análisis estadístico de los servicios y la respuesta a incidentes.