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The Cultural Genocide that Resulted from the Agreement between Macedonia and Greece Concluded in Prespa Village ("Prespa Agreement", 2018) and the Process of Assimilation of the Macedonian Identity ("Bulgarization") as a Result of the Dismantling and Annihilation of the National Identity of Ethnic Macedonians
Authors: Janev Igor
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we have shown how Macedonia, in its misperception that Security Council Resolutions 817 (1993) and 845 (1995) were legal UN acts, nonsensically negotiated for three decades over the legally impermissible sovereign matter of national identity, virtually not understanding that the legal identity is the basic element of sovereignty and the juridical personality of any state and at the same time an inviolable category of "national identity of a sovereign people" (which is an essence of the cultural sovereignty). In their apparent ignorance, all Macedonian governments didn’t notice that the Macedonian state without the legal identity(as a de facto, even de jure nameless State) was admitted to the UN membership by an error and an omission (deli ct of omission)committed by the main political bodies of the UN when they admitted Macedonia under prohibited additional conditions extraneous to the legally defined scope of general UN membership conditions, prescribed by Article 4 (paragraph 1) of the UN Charter. One of the two illegal additional conditions that was imposed on the candidate state for admission to the UN was to negotiate with another state about its sovereign legal identity, that is, about its constitutional name (that obviously constitute essential internal matter within domestic jurisdiction), which was disputed by the UN organs (whereas the second additional condition of the UN membership was mandatory usage of the provisional reference (the FYROM). With the imposition of the reference, UN basically created a ban on using the proper constitutional name of the UN candidate and replaced that constitutional identity with a temporary vague reference-denomination (only for the needs of UN). Not noticing that UN had committed a tort of omission and that in the imposition of supplementary additional(and illegal) conditions, UN organs actually exceeded their powers (committing an ultra vires act), Macedonians continued baseless negotiations over its constitutional name. After UNSC resolutions of 1993, when Greece was unable to initiate a new UNSC resolution (since problem was not of the security nature, as was realized by more and even more UN members) Macedonia naively continued with negotiations, first with the conclusion of the legally controversial Interim Accord (1995) that in essence provided an expansion of the range of the sovereign identity issues on the table, and finally Macedonian ignorance resulted to the conclusion of the Prespa agreement (PA) as a complete and comprehensive re-definition of the (previous-original) Macedonian national identity.
Basic Electricity and Electronics Subjects using Canva as a Learning Medium
Authors: Ledentsov Avraam , Fatmawati Septy , Seviawani Putri
Published: November 2024

In today's ever-evolving educational landscape, the integration of innovative teaching methods and tools is essential to engage and educate students effectively. This research delves into the feasibility of employing Canva as a learning medium in Basic Electricity and Electronics courses, aiming to enhance the learning experience in these critical subjects. The study employed a structured questionnaire as its primary research instrument, targeting a diverse group of participants, including subject matter experts, educators, and students. The research focused on evaluating Canva's validity, reliability, and practicality within the context of pedagogy. The validation process, conducted by experts and educators, yielded an average validation score of 0.83, comfortably exceeding the established validity threshold (≥ 0.667). This substantiates Canva's categorization as a valid instructional medium for Basic Electricity and Electronics. The assessment of media reliability, measured using Cronbach's Alpha, produced a commendable score of 0.731, demonstrating high reliability. This underscores Canva's consistency as a valuable learning resource. Furthermore, practicality assessments by both teachers and students resulted in average scores of 90% and 86%, respectively. These scores affirm Canva's high practicality, making it a well-received and user-friendly tool in both teaching and learning contexts. In conclusion, this comprehensive evaluation highlights Canva as a suitable and effective addition to the Basic Electricity and Electronics curriculum. Its successful implementation represents a novel approach to enhancing engagement and comprehension among students in these subjects. The research contributes to the broader discourse on innovative pedagogical strategies and their potential to transform science and technology education. The findings support the notion that Canva serves as a valuable tool for educators seeking to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment in the realm of Basic Electricity and Electronics.
A Holistic Approach to Evaluating Wardah Cosmetics E-PR Impact on Brand Perception
Authors: Siregar Amora , Widiastuty Devani Mutia
Published: November 2024

In the rapidly developing digital era, the role of internet media, especially through Cyber Public Relations (E-PR) practices, has become crucial for companies in building brand images and expanding market share. This study explores the influence of E-PR on the brand image of Wardah Cosmetics, a leading cosmetics company. Through a mixed method approach, this research explores the impact of E-PR on consumer perceptions of the Wardah brand. Data was collected through quantitative analysis which was then deepened with qualitative analysis. The research results show that Wardah's E-PR activities have a significant influence on its brand image. The main contribution of this research is to open new insights regarding Cyber Public Relations strategies in the context of the cosmetics industry. The finding that online search sites and social media play a central role in strengthening brand image suggests a new direction for PR practitioners. The implications of this research include strategic guidance for other cosmetic companies in utilizing E-PR effectively. The novelty of this research lies in its holistic approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, opening the door for in-depth research on the relationship between E-PR and consumer perceptions. Thus, this research enriches the public relations literature and provides a basis for the future development of more sophisticated and targeted E-PR practices.
Прекодирование и группирование сигналов пользователей в системе PD-NOMA на линии «вниз»
Authors: В.Б. Крейнделин , Л.А. Варукина
Published: November 2024

В статье рассматривается метод повышения количества одновременно обслуживаемых пользователей на линии «вниз» в системе неортогонального многостанционного доступа с разделением по мощности (Power Domain Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access, PD-NOMA) с использованием технологии MIMO путем разделения пользователей на группы и прекодирования сигналов пользователей в каждой группе. Благодаря прекодированию корреляция сигналов пользователей разных групп может быть снижена. Предлагается новый алгоритм прекодирования, позволяющий вычислить векторы прекодирования для пользователей одной группы, оптимальные по критерию минимизации средней вероятности ошибок демодуляции в приемниках абонентских терминалов. Применение такого метода прекодирования в передатчике базовой станции позволяет улучшить качество обработки в приемнике и, как результат, поддержать обслуживание большего количества пользователей, чем в классических системах MIMO с ортогональным доступом.

This article describes a method for increasing the number of simultaneously served users on the downlink of a PD-NOMA system using MIMO technology by grouping users and precoding the signals of users within each group. Thanks to precoding, the correlation of signals from users in different groups can be reduced. A novel precoding algorithm is proposed for minimization of demodulation error rate error rate averaged over all users. It results in improving receiver processing performance and boosting a number of served users compared to the number of users in classical MIMO systems with orthogonal access.
Анализ пропускной способности систем MIMO-NOMA
Authors: А.М. Синильников , Г.А. Фокин , И.В. Гришин , А.А. Калинкина
Published: November 2024

В работе производится анализ пропускной способности систем подвижной связи, использующих технологию неортогонального множественного доступа NOMA совместно с технологией MIMO. Исследуются вопросы предварительного кодирования и кластеризации пользовательского оборудования, приводятся результаты моделирования работы системы MIMO-NOMA в миллиметровом диапазоне длин волн.

The work analyzes the throughput of mobile communication systems using non-orthogonal multiple access technology NOMA together with MIMO technology. Issues of precoding and clustering of user equipment are explored. The theoretical calculations obtained are supported by the results of modeling the operation of the MIMO-NOMA system in the millimeter wavelength range.
Automasi Administrasi Digital dalam Peningkatan Pelayanan Nagari Ranah Pasisie
Authors: Lita Sari Muchlis  , Kasma Putra Fitra , Rahmi Lidya , Iswandi  , Adriyendi  , Afif Zihnil , Sayuti Alwi Farid
Published: November 2024

Information technology has developed into a necessity in various aspects, including the government. Proper use of technology will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations, especially in public services. Currently, the Nagari Ranah Pasisie government is facing challenges in providing services to the community, especially in managing village data. This service research aims to assist village officials in using Microsoft Excel within digital administration systems. Microsoft Excel can help village administrators manage, store, and administer data. Participatory action research (PAR) divides this service research method into three stages: mapping, which includes the precondition stage and needs assessment through direct communication and focus group discussion (FGD); implementation, which includes the program planning and training implementation stages; and monitoring, which includes the evaluation and reflection stages. Village officials who are training participants receive questionnaires as part of the evaluation process. The questionnaire was calculated and analyzed using a Likert scale and scale range equations. The results of the questionnaire showed that the village officials gave a positive response to the implementation of service activities. However, there were still notes, such as the duration of training needing to be increased. The training will enable village officials to provide data management and administrative services more effectively and efficiently
Diagnósticos de frontera
Authors: Aguilar Paula Lucía , Lijterman Eliana
Published: November 2024

Desde una historia del presente, en este artículo nos proponemos reconstruir la emergencia del enlazamiento analítico, hoy considerado evidente, entre dos tópicos intensamente debatidos en la actualidad: el trabajo informal y el trabajo de las mujeres. Para ello, nos remontamos a una coyuntura previa, entre mediados de los años sesenta hasta fines de los setenta, en América Latina, momento en que ambas cuestiones se constituyeron en objeto de estudio y especialización para una red de expertise forjada entre organismos regionales del sistema de Naciones Unidas e instancias académicas. A través de un exhaustivo trabajo de archivo sobre la producción de dicha red mostramos que, lejos de ser evidente, el encuentro entre ambas cuestiones fue el resultado de alteraciones en el interior de los campos de saber, que tendieron a la unificación de las coordenadas analíticas sobre los problemas del subdsarrollo bajo un horizonte de reflexión de corte estructural. Asimismo, tratamos los efectos de este encuentro en los modos de problematización del registro del trabajo, cuya particularidad, según argumentamos, es captable bajo una escala regional de análisis.
Ksiądz Stanisław Musiał SJ (1938–2004)
Authors: Cieślak Stanisław
Published: November 2024

Ksiądz Stanisław Musiał SJ (1938–2004) należy do grona wybitnych jezuitów II połowy XX w. Znany jest przede wszystkim jako jeden z pionierów dialogu międzyreligijnego w Polsce oraz orędownik dialogu katolicko-żydowskiego, który rozpoczął się na szeroką skalę wraz z ukazaniem się Deklaracji o stosunku Kościoła do religii niechrześcijańskich Nostra aetate Soboru Watykańskiego II z 28 października 1965 r. Artykuł prezentuje etapy jego duchowego i intelektualnego rozwoju, który dokonywał się nie tylko w Polsce, ale także – w czasach zimnej wojny i żelaznej kurtyny – w wielu krajach zachodniej Europy. Wprawdzie nie osiągnął upragnionego doktoratu, do którego przymierzał się trzy razy i któremu poświęcił wiele lat pracy, ale swoją szeroką wiedzą, mądrością i działalnością nie tylko ubogacił wspólnotę polskich jezuitów, ale także Kościół katolicki w Polsce. Pozostawił po sobie pamięć człowieka rozległej wiedzy, jak również wielkiej dobroci i niezwykłej wrażliwości. Dla wielu osób, którzy się z nim zetknęli, stał się kierownikiem i ojcem duchownym.
Naród wybrany w listach Ambrożego z Mediolanu
Authors: Grzywa Anna
Published: November 2024

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie sposobu, w jaki Ambroży, biskup Mediolanu (zm. 397), opisuje w swoich listach naród wybrany i jego relację z chrześcijaństwem. W tekście podjęte zostały wątki dotyczące narodu żydowskiego, jego historii i funkcjonowania w szerszym spojrzeniu, związanym z sytuacją społeczno-religijną Mediolanu II połowy IV w. Artykuł przytacza i charakteryzuje postawę biskupa Mediolanu wobec Żydów w kontekście współczesnych mu wydarzeń, w tym związanych także z relacją między władzą duchowną a świecką. W artykule zostały również przeanalizowane komentarze Ambrożego do poszczególnych fragmentów Pisma Świętego, zawarte w jego korespondencji, ukazujące wzajemną relację Kościoła i Synagogi.
Powiedzmy prawdę! Tu i teraz
Authors: Poniewierski Janusz
Published: November 2024

Autor podejmuje temat obecności judaizmu w dyskursie Kościoła katolickiego w Polsce. Przedstawia, w jaki sposób prezentują się postawy jego hierarchów oraz wyznawców, zwracając uwagę na częste przeinaczania oraz nieścisłości w ich światopoglądzie wpływającym na zakłócenia w dialogu międzyreligijnym. Poddaje również refleksji obecność antysemityzmu w Polsce, zadając pytanie o jego kulturowe podstawy.
Przejście od fotografii humanistycznej do fotografii humanitarnej
Authors: Szczęsna Aleksandra
Published: November 2024

Artykuł ma na celu ukazanie zmian zachodzących w fotografii w drugiej połowie XX w. (z uwzględnieniem odniesień do czasów współczesnych), które to zostały nazwane przez André Rouillé przejściem od fotografii humanistycznej do fotografii humanitarnej. Na początku artykułu zostanie udowodnione, iż zauważony zwrot w fotografii reporterskiej był możliwy głównie dzięki kontekstowi wykonywanych zdjęć, czyli fotografiom ukazującym świat w obliczu konfliktów politycznych. Na podstawie konkretnych dzieł fotograficznych zostaną ukazane różnice w fotografii humanistycznej i humanitarnej z opisywanego okresu, z czego wynikać będzie temat manipulacji w fotografii. W dalszej części pracy zawarte zostaną współczesne przykłady fotograficzne, które korespondują ze wskazaną zmianą dyskursu. Pojawią się również odniesienia do zagadnienia manipulacji w fotografii w obliczu współczesnych konfliktów politycznych.
Potencjał bezzałogowych statków powietrznych wykorzystywanych w zarządzaniu kryzysowym w Polsce
Authors: Ostrowska Monika , Pružinský Michal , Podlasiński Cezary
Published: November 2024

The article explores the integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) within the Crisis Management System (CMS), highlighting their potential to enhance crisis response and management through operational efficiency. It examines how UAVs can be effectively employed in crisis situations, presenting updates to the CMS that incorporate UAV capabilities. The article details the functions and key components of the CMS, which spans multiple levels of governance, from central to local authorities and executive agencies. The focus is on the preventative role of UAVs in crisis scenarios. Our research demonstrates how UAVs can be utilized to prevent and mitigate the impact of natural hazards such as floods, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy snowfall, snow avalanches, extreme heat, and frost. The findings suggest that integrating UAVs into the CMS framework can significantly enhance the system’s ability to manage and control crises effectively and rationally. The deployment of drones in emergency situations holds significant potential to enhance and optimize relief efforts and operational processes. The article examines how UAVs can play a crucial role in modern crisis management environments, emphasizing their ability to improve emergency response. It also addresses the intersection of CMS with emerging threats such as cyber-terrorism, which is increasingly relevant in the context of cybersecurity and the digital landscape. In summary, we believe that emergency response groups can significantly benefit from the existing capabilities of UAVs. The integration of UAVs into crisis management systems offers substantial value both to affected populations and areas, as well as to disaster responders. UAVs provide a unique network for collecting and sharing critical disaster data, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency operations.
Przestrzeń kulturowa dziedzictwa niematerialnego a organizacja przestrzeni turystycznej
Authors: Kapusta Armina
Published: November 2024

W artykule przybliżono zagadnienia teoretyczne dotyczące przestrzeni kulturowej, krajobrazu kulturowego oraz organizacji przestrzeni turystycznej. Dzięki obserwacjom uczestniczącym prowadzonym od 2010 r., głównie na Bałkanach, zanalizowano różnorodne formy relacji między przestrzenią kulturową a turystyczną w odniesieniu do kategorii dziedzictwa niematerialnego zaproponowanych przez UNESCO. W efekcie określono ograniczenia prezentacji tradycji oraz możliwości trwałego i czasowego dostosowania przestrzeni do potrzeb turystów, wpływające na autentyczność procesu kulturowego. Wskazano także kierunki dalszych badań.
The The Visual Culture of the Selfie from the Perspective of “Culture of Narcissism”
Authors: Chmielecki Konrad
Published: November 2024

This essay explores the visual culture of the selfie through the lens of art history, particularly focusing on self-portraits and the “Culture of Narcissism.” It examines key works such as Albrecht Dürer’s Christ as the Man of Sorrows, Self-Portrait of the Artist Holding a Thistle, Self-Portrait with White Gloves, and Self-Portrait in a Fur Collar; Andrzej Dudek-Dürer’s Self-Crucifixion and Multiplied Metaphysical and Telepathic Self-Portrait III; Caravaggio’s Narcissus; Salvador Dalí’s Metamorphosis of Narcissus; and Jacek Malczewski’s Christ Before Pilate. The second part of the essay delves into Jacques Lacan’s concept of the “mirror stage,” a developmental phase occurring between six and eighteen months of age, where a child transitions from the real to the imaginary order. This stage involves a child’s holistic inspection of their reflection, resulting in “primary narcissism” – a self-love rooted in autoeroticism before the formation of the ego. In the conclusion, the essay reflects on the selfie as a modern manifestation of these historical and psychological themes. By comparing the selfie to classical self-portraits and the Narcissus motif, the essay argues that contemporary self-photography revisits the same narcissistic mechanisms seen in art history. Caravaggio’s depiction of Narcissus is the prototype of the selfie, which, through its embrace of self-reflection, continues the legacy of self-portraiture and it has become the icon of neuroaesthetics.
Technologia w służbie polityki w czeskich utopiach negatywnych w XX wieku
Authors: Pomarański Marcin
Published: November 2024

Celem artykułu była analiza roli polityki i technologii w czeskich utopiach negatywnych w XX w. Szczególna uwaga została poświęcona dwóm utworom dystopijnym: wydanemu w 1920 r. dramatowi R.U.R. Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti Karela Čapka (1860–1927) oraz opublikowanej w 1967 r. powieści Blažený věk Jiříego Marka (1914–1994). Obydwa utwory stanowią przykłady niezwykłych eksperymentów literackich, w których wykreowane wizje pozornie szczęśliwych społeczeństw są pretekstem do krytyki nie tylko czechosłowackiej, ale również europejskiej rzeczywistości politycznej. Niezależnie od dzielącego obydwa dzieła niemalże półwiecza, jak również ich odmienności gatunkowej, wykazują one wiele wspólnych elementów treściowych, dzieląc również podobne obawy o wpływ nowoczesnej technologii na życie człowieka. Jak się okazuje, każda z wizji wywarła także bardzo duży wpływ na współczesną kulturę popularną, stając się źródłem wciąż aktualnych idei społecznych oraz interesujących debat toczonych nie tylko w kręgach politycznych, ale również w szeroko pojętym środowisku zwolenników fantastyki naukowej.
Evaluating the Attractiveness and Authenticity of Cultural Heritage Sites
Authors: Warcholik Witold
Published: November 2024

The quest for authenticity is often cited as a key trend in cultural tourism. However, some researchers argue that contemporary tourism increasingly undervalues authenticity when assessing the attractiveness of sites. This article examines these perspectives through a case study of Ojców National Park (ONP), analyzing data from Tripadvisor, Google, Polskie Szlaki, and ZamkoMania websites to evaluate the popularity and appeal of cultural heritage sites within the park. The study investigates how tourist opinions and ratings correlate with their perceptions of authenticity. It finds that authenticity is a significant factor for only a small segment of visitors to ONP, and there is notable variability in how authenticity is understood. Tourists often struggle to accurately and consistently evaluate the authenticity of attractions such as historic buildings, including castles and ruins.
The Effect of the Implementation of Cost Leadership and ESG Policies on Financial Distress Risk: An Empirical Study on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors:   Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University, Indonesia., Maulana Daffa Ega , Aji Galuh Santiko ,   Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University, Indonesia., Pangestuti Dr. Irene Rini Demi ,   Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University, Indonesia.
Published: November 2024

Modern companies face pressure to maintain profitability while meeting sustainability demands. Cost Leadership strategies and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies are important steps to reduce the risk of Financial Distress. This study aims to analyze the influence of Cost Leadership strategies and ESG policies on Financial Distress risks in companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2019-2022. The research method used is a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis on panel data. The sample consisted of 268 companies selected through purposive sampling techniques based on the completeness of financial statements and ESG implementation. The data comes from published annual financial reports and ESG indicators. The results show that the Cost Leadership strategy has a significant negative effect on the risk of Financial Distress, which means that companies with good cost efficiency have lower financial risks. ESG policies also have varying influences, where environmental and social dimensions play a significant role in reducing financial risks. The study concluded that a combination of cost efficiency strategies and ESG implementation can improve a companys financial stability. The implication of these results is the importance of companies integrating sustainability in their business strategies to reduce the risk of Financial Distress in the midst of fierce business competition.
Technology to Customs: Catch me, if you can
Authors:   L.L.B., Department of Law, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan (Israel), Middle East., Wagner Omer
Published: November 2024

The WTO and the WCO are probably two of the most important players in the international trade sector. They are engaged in conventions designated to facilitate the international trade. The HS convention wishes to set rules for customs classification. The ITA goal is to enhance the duty free treatment of technological products. Occasionally, a frontal dispute between the two conventions occur, when classification of alleged ITA products is appealed, as was happened in Israel also in 2021, concerning STB. While the worldwide trend is to innovate and create new technological products, and the ITA purpose is to encourage using such products, it seems that too many obstacles for this goal exist, while the main one, perhaps, is the customs classification disputes. Possible solutions for reducing classification disputes, may be developing softwares and applications to help classify goods automatically, and not by a human being. Alternatively, having more recent updating of the ITA, once every year (for products descriptions), and coordinate these updates with the HS updates. The world of technology products is changing in a rapid speed. If the ITA wishes to survive in this era, it must make adaptations, otherwise, it may stay behind and become irrelevant.
Comunicar la memoria del conflicto armado en Colombia: ¡Esta guerra no es mía!
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Behar Olga , Ardila Behar Carolina ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Navarrete Rivera Pablo Manuel ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Hinestroza Restrepo Juan Pablo ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Astaiza González Catalina ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Sanclemente Flórez Dahiana ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Torres Ortiz Slendy Yarithse ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Marquínez Castillo Oriana ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Botero Bernate Luisa Fernanda ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Aguilar Ledezma Yuedi ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Esquivel Guaza Daniel Steban ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Banguero Popo Nicoll ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: November 2024

La historia reciente de Colombia ha estado caracterizada por numerosos episodios de violencia, sufrimiento e incertidumbre que han implicado a diversos grupos armados. Cada uno de estos grupos tiene sus propias narrativas, objetivos y modos de llevar a cabo la guerra. Este libro es resultado de un ejercicio de investigación formativa, en el que docentes y estudiantes del Programa de ciencia Política de la Universidad Santiago de Cali acompañan al lector en su viaje por la memoria histórica del conflicto armado, reconstruida por los estudiantes del curso Comunicación y Memoria.
Abordando la memoria del conflicto
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Behar Olga , Ardila Behar Carolina ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Navarrete Rivera Pablo Manuel ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: November 2024

La historia reciente de Colombia ha estado caracterizada por numerosos episodios de violencia, sufrimiento e incertidumbre que han implicado a diversos grupos armados.
Cómo construir un relato que comunique la memoria.
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Behar Olga , Ardila Behar Carolina ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: November 2024

Este capítulo destaca la importancia de la comunicación social como espacio para el análisis y la construcción narrativa, proporcionando a los futuros profesionales en Ciencia Política las herramientas necesarias para contribuir a la construcción de la paz.
La sombra del pasado: Testimonios de la época de La Violencia en el Quindío y el norte del Valle
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Behar Olga , Hinestroza Restrepo Juan Pablo ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: November 2024

La época de los años 50 del siglo XX fue una de las más turbulentas de la historia contemporánea de Colombia. Este escrito se centrará en desarrollar y expl icar, a través de la reconstrucción de la memoria con relatos e investigación documental, lo que para muchos colombianos significó vivir un punto de inflexión, que se conoce como La Violencia, en varias pequeñas localidades del norte del departamento del Valle del Cauca y cómo este fenómeno cambió la vida misma de muchos habitantes, cuyas voces nunca fueron escuchadas.
Párraga: De la tranquilidad al miedo
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Ardila Behar Carolina , Torres Ortiz Slendy Yarithse ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: November 2024

El presente capítulo busca presentar un relato detallado de los acontecimientos ocurridos en la vereda Párraga, en relación con el conflicto armado colombiano. El texto aborda cuatro momentos claves para la reconstrucción de la violencia en esa localidad: la llegada de un grupo guerrillero a la zona, la intervención de los soldados de inteligencia militar (quienes lograron desalojar al grupo armado del área), la llegada del grupo paramilitar Frente Yumbo del Bloque Calima (con el objetivo de llevar a cabo una “limpieza” social) y la situación actual de la vereda. La narrativa fue construida utilizando información obtenida de entrevistas, observación y análisis de fuentes documentales. Los resultados permiten evaluar los avances en términos de reconstrucción, seguridad y desarrollo de la comunidad, así como los desafíos pendientes y las perspectivas futuras.
Puerto Resistencia: Reconstrucción de un tejido social
Authors:   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Behar Olga , Ardila Behar Carolina ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Esquivel Guaza Daniel Steban ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali, Banguero Popo Nicoll ,   Universidad Santiago de Cali
Published: November 2024

Este capítulo se centra en el caso de Puerto Rellena, un barrio en el oriente de Cali, cuya composición social y económica se ha visto moldeada por la violencia, la exclusión y el desplazamiento. A través de la narración histórica de Puerto Resistencia, denominado así a partir de las protestas sociales de 2019 y 2021, se construye una memoria que trascienda el barrio en sí, abarcando las comunidades que encontraron en él una oportunidad para reconstruir su tejido social. La investigación se basa en diversos formatos de comunicación, revisión documental, entrevistas y trabajo de campo en el territorio para integrar múltiples perspectivas e investigaciones sobre el tema. A lo largo de este estudio, se analiza cómo estas circunstancias históricas y las demandas sociales han dado forma a la identidad y la lucha de Puerto Resistencia en medio de la estigmatización por parte de ciertos sectores políticos.
The Significance of Gender Research in the context of Nigeria’s Socio-political and Economic Landscape
Authors: Aina Olabisi I.
Published: November 2024

The ability of gender research to illuminate systemic inequalities, inequities and inform policy that will address the deep -rooted structural imbalance embedded in the Nigerian society can not be over emphasized. By examining patterns of power, privilege, and discrimination based on gender, gender research uncovers how socio-political and economic systems perpetuate inequalities, marginalization and privilege groups in our society. It in within this context that this paper proposed some strategies to address this disparities in order to foster more inclusive development. The overall aim of this paper is to demonstrate the role of gender research in the development and implementation of policies and legislation aimed at promoting gender equality. Based on lived experiences across Nigeria ethnic communities, the paper challenged stereotypes and discriminatory practices and seek to give voice to those who have been historically silenced and/or overlooked. The study attempts to answer the following questions: what is the role of men and women in traditional societies including the impact of indigenous beliefs and practices on gender relations and the impact of colonial legacies on gender shifts? What are the gender dynamics in the post-independence era including the impact of military rule, civil wars, and economic shifts from agrarian to capital economy on gender roles? To what extent has contemporary modern challenges and evolving perspectives promoted gender disparities in education, health, politics, and economy in contemporary Nigeria? What is the influence of globalization and international gender rights movements on Nigeria society? How has the various religious beliefs shaped gender norms in Nigeria, and the interplay between practices and gender rights? The conclusion arising from this paper is there is need to promote gender research to urgently address the myriads of socio-political, religious and economic issues that promote social injustice,inequalities, inequities and marginalization in ourcontemporary society. Some strategies and policy recommendations for addressing these disparities to foster more inclusive development in Nigeria were proposed..
GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF LONG-TERM SHORELINE CHANGES AT SELECTED SETTLEMENTS IN BRASS LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Odubo Ebifuro , Horsfall Digieneni Eli
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study is to assess shoreline changes, to improve understanding of shoreline change trends and the corresponding changes in land (both gained and lost) along the shorelines of Sangana, Brass, and Okpoama settlements in the Brass local government area of Bayelsa state, Nigeria, from 1990 to 2020, a period of 30 years. The study employed a natural experiment quasi-experimental research design and utilized multiple spatio-temporal landsat satellite data set of 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020. The study adopted the Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques for data analysis. The GIS analyses involved the application of the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS) in ArcGIS 10.8.2 to identify, quantify, and assess changes in shoreline positions using the End Point Rate (EPR) statistics. Concurrently, land gained and lost were determined through the measure analysis in GIS. The outcomes of the long-term shoreline change, as indicated by EPR results along the shorelines of Sangana, Brass, and Okpoama settlements, revealed statistically significant erosion values of 100%, 70.9%, and 100%, respectively. This suggests that erosion is the prevailing phenomenon along the shorelines of these settlements all through the study period. The average erosion rates for the respective settlements were documented as -3.05m/year, -1.93m/year, and -3.49m/year for Sangana, Brass, and Okpoama. In light of these findings, the study recommends, among other measures, the development and implementation of coastal zone management for the region.
turismo di prossimità nell’area costiera dello Stato di Paraíba (Brasile): un vantaggioso volano economico
Authors: Grava Massimiliano , Gil Tiago Luís , Bernardon de Oliveira Tiago
Published: November 2024

In questo articolo saranno esaminati i recenti flussi turistici del territorio di Paraíba (Brasile), grazie all’utilizzo di una serie di dati forniti dall’agenzia di turismo statale paraibano PBTur e dall’istituto di statistica brasiliano IBGE. Per poter comprendere pienamente queste dinamiche e contestualizzarle rispetto a quelle degli altri Stati della Repubblica Federale del Brasile sono state ricostruite, in una prospettiva storico-geografica ed economica, le vicende di questo Stato (la cui Costituzione risale al 1989) e della regione nord-est del Brasile. Queste analisi hanno consentito di mettere in luce dicotomie e peculiarità dei movimenti vacanzieri paraibani rispetto a quelli delle altre, ben più conosciute, destinazioni turistiche del settentrione del Paese e di spiegarne così i caratteri salienti.
L’esperienza trasformativa dei boutique festival siciliani: la prospettiva dei partecipanti
Authors: Di Bella Arturo
Published: November 2024

Traendo spunto dal recente dibattito accademico riguardante il turismo trasformativo, questo articolo sviluppa un’analisi territoriale dell’esperienza dei boutique festival, basata sulla valutazione della soddisfazione di un campione di partecipanti di tre festival siciliani rispetto ai fattori che maggiormente definiscono la significatività della loro portata trasformativa sulla territorialità turistica. L’elevata soddisfazione dei visitatori verso le principali dimensioni e gli attributi socio-spaziali dell’esperienza trasformativa sembrerebbe avvalorare le potenzialità di tale modello in termini di innovazione turistica. Ciò non di meno, emergono alcune criticità connesse all’incorporazione del modello globale nei contesti locali e si evidenzia anche l’esigenza di ulteriori approfondimenti analitici riguardanti l’effetto festival, soprattutto in riferimento alla produzione di un nuovo senso dei luoghi e alla riconfigurazione della relazione tra collettività dei festival e comunità locali.
Analisis Pengaruh Brand Image dan Brand Awareness terhadap Keputusan Mengadakan Kegiatan MICE di The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali
Authors: Kelvin  , Sarudin Rendy
Published: November 2024

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali is a convention hotel managed by Marriott International under the premium brand category, featuring the renowned Bali International Convention Center (BICC). This study investigates the influence of Brand Image and Brand Awareness variables on the Decision to Hold MICE Activities at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali. The research employs a quantitative method, utilizing primary and secondary data sources, conducting validity tests, descriptive statistical mean tests, classic assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing through T-tests, F-tests, and coefficient of determination tests processed using SPSS software. The sample consists of 77 respondents who have held MICE activities at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali during the Q1-Q2 period of 2023. The results reveal that the overall mean value of variable X1 (Brand Image) is 4.43, variable X2 (Brand Awareness) is 4.48, and the overall mean value of variable Y (Decision to Hold MICE Activities) is 4.46. The Ttest and Ftest results show significance values <0.05, with Tvalue > Ttable and Fvalue > Ftable indicating that brand image and awareness variables have partial and simultaneous effects on the Decision to Hold MICE Activities. The Coefficient of Determination (R2) test yields an adjusted R2 value of 0.300, suggesting that 30% of the variability in variable Y can be explained by variables X1 and X2.
A Comparative Study of Fetal and Maternal Outcomes in Booked and Unbooked Mothers Delivering at a Tertiary Health Care Institute in Lagos- Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Isaac Omisakin Sunday , Ayeni Abraham Sunday , Ugwu Aloy Okechukwu , C Ibe, D. , O Akhenamen Packson , C Okoro Austin , Akpan Monday , Awoniyi Adebayo , Adefemi Ayodeji Kayode , Nwogu Chidinma Magnus , Fadeyi Daniel , Okunade Kehinde S.
Published: November 2024

Background: Prenatal care has proven to play an invaluable role in the reduction of maternal and perinatal mortality. The care provided to the parturient includes risk assessment, health promotion and education, and therapeutic intervention if need arises. The cardinal point of antenatal care is mainly but not limited to ensuring the delivery of a healthy newborn with minimal or no risk to the mother. The importance of prenatal care cannot be overemphasized especially in developing countries with high fertility rate, increased tendency to large family size and increased maternal mortality. Objectives: To determine the sociodemographic characteristics of booked and unbooked pregnant women and to ascertain any differences in maternal and perinatal outcome. Materials and Method: A retrospective cohort study at 68 Nigerian Army reference hospital from January 2020 to December 2023. All the antennal records of women booked in our facility within the period of study were retrieved. Maternity records that included all unbooked deliveries were all retrieved. The variables of interest were maternal age, parity, educational status, antenatal care (ANC) attendance, mode of delivery, obstetrics complications and pregnancy outcomes. Data was analysed using SPSS version 29. P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: A total number of 5032 patients were seen during the four-year period of review. Booked cases were 3572 (70.99%) while unbooked was 1460 (29.01%). Fetomaternal adverse outcome and complication were more in the unbooked category with high operative delivery 87.05% in the unbooked patients. Conclusion: The study showed that more adverse pregnancy outcomes occurs when women are unbooked during pregnancy. Continued utilisation of quality antenatal and delivery care services in our environment will significantly improve pregnancy outcome while reducing maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity.
COM TODO O AMOR DO MUNDO,DESAFIOS NA INVESTIGAÇÃO QUALITATIVA NO CONTEXTO TURISMO EM ZONAS COSTEIRAS: ESTUDO DE CASO DE LAUTÉM
Authors: Do Céu Feliciano Quintas , Pinho Isabel
Published: November 2024

A Zona costeira é considerada um domínio público, com suas próprias características e uma potencialidade para atrair os turistas que buscam a experiência do sol, mar e praia. Desenvolver estudos qualitativos neste contexto é desafiante. A partir da reflexão sobre as dificuldades de operacionalização de um estudo guarda-chuva, realizado nas zonas costeiras, com uma metodologia qualitativa, foi identificada a problemática que delimita o âmbito deste artigo que foca nos problemas para realizar estudos qualitativos. O estudo exploratório procura responder à questão: Quais os desafios a ultrapassar quando se pretende realizar um estudo qualitativo, levado no terreno junto de diversos stakeholders numa zona costeira? Alinhado com esta questão definiu-se o objetivo: identificar os principais desafios enfrentados, num estudo prévio guarda-chuva, particularmente na parte empírica realizada no município de Lautém, em Timor-Leste. O estudo guarda-chuva prévio teve como ponto crucial a realização de entrevistas a variados participantes: os representantes dos intervenientes governamentais, representantes de ONGs, e várias pessoas da comunidade. O investigador realizou as entrevistas localmente, onde teve de ultrapassar dificuldades linguísticas, num contexto específico situado num país novo cuja população saiu de tempos de conflito e que procura um desenvolvimento equilibrado com a Natureza. Para além das questões práticas inerentes a uma participação de todos os interessados na temática, o investigador sempre se preocupou com a validade de dados; as entrevistas foram cuidadosamente preparadas e suportadas por um diário de investigação. A reflexão final sobre as dificuldades enfrentadas relevou a necessidade do presente estudo qualitativo exploratório, que utilizou estas duas fontes de dados (entrevistas e diário de investigação), analisadas agora sob a lente da identificação dos desafios enfrentados. Este artigo segue os seguintes passos: identificação do problema, definição da questão de investigação e objetivo, recolha e análise de dados, finalizando com a discussão de resultados e propostas de investigação futuras.
Text-Based Language Teaching Flipbook for Guest Relation Officer to Enhance Students Multimodal Literacy
Authors: Dewanthi Fuji , Marsakawati Ni Putu Era , Sari Rima Andriani
Published: November 2024

This research aims to develop a flipbook for English for Guest Relations Officers. This research uses the Design and Development model by Richey and Klein (2014) as the basis for its methodology with ADDE steps.  The Design and Development Model has four stages, namely analysis, design, development and evaluation.  The data were obtained from this research used instruments in the form of interview guides, questionnaires and document analysis. This research involved twelve active participations of forth semester of English for Business and Professional Communication study program for the 2023/2024 academic year in Ganesha University of Education; one lecturer of English for Guest Relation Officers; and two practitioners work in the front office department at a five-star hotel in Bali. Data were analyzed qualitatively descriptively. In analyzing the data, the researcher used three concurrent flows of action proposed by Miles et al (2014), namely data reduction, data display, and conclusion or verification. The quality of the flipbook was assessed through a content validity test from ESP learning material and learning media experts. The evaluation showed that the flipbook was in accordance with the characteristics of ESP learning and was a good learning medium.
Teaching Showing Ability Through Songs: How Effective Is It for Students Listening Comprehension?
Authors: Trisnawati Komang Ayu , Utami I Gusti Ayu Lokita Purnamika , Suprianti G.A.P.
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research was to investigate students’ listening comprehension through the use of song as a media under the topic of showing ability for EFL student. This research was a quasi-experiment involving 80 students (40 in control and experiment group). Test of listening comprehension was used to collect the data. The samples were chosen using multistage cluster sampling. Findings showed that there is a significant difference in post-test scores between the two groups, namely the group that favors the experimental group. The independent t-test proved that the value of sig two-tailed its 0.000 was lower than 0.05 which interpreted that Songs has a significant impact on students' listening comprehension. In addition, students t students had positive attitudes and responses towards the use of songs in listening classes. Students felt that the songs given as material succeeded in making students enthusiastic and moving their bodies. It was an interesting activity including listening practice which was meaningful for them so that they felt more motivated and happier in learning English. Suggestions for teachers and further research are encouraged in this article.
Teaching An Inclusive Education in EFL Setting: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Padmadewi Ni Nyoman , Artini Luh Putu , Sukadana I Made Sukma Adisetiawan
Published: November 2024

Inclusive education is highly essential to provide equitable quality education and is included as one of the courses in the curriculum of the English Language Education Study Program of Ganesha University of Education since the year 2021. In spite of having been a part of the curriculum for three years, no research was conducted on how the course is implemented. The purpose of this study was to investigate the strategies used by the lecturer to teach the course. The research was in the form of a phenomenological design. There were 31 students and one lecturer involved in the study. The data was collected for one semester in 2023, and the techniques of data collection were observation, deep interviews, and document study. The data were analyzed qualitatively. The findings show that in one semester, the lecturer applied a strategy of teaching and learning process abbreviated as GROWFIT, which stands for guide (orientation), research (independent study), observe (to learn from real-world environments), workshop (presenting ideas in a workshop-style setting), feedback (engaging in discussion and providing feedback), improve (reviewing and refining skills based on feedback), and think (synthesizing knowledge in final projects and showcasing critical thinking). The implementation of GROWFIT yields positive perspectives from the students, and all the students passed the course. It is implied that the GROWFIT model implemented was essentially effective in enhancing students' understanding about inclusive education.