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Human Resources in the Digital Order Management Information System (SIMPEL OM)
Authors: Cahyono Cahyono , Hamdi Edi , Indradewa Rhian , Abadi Ferryal
Published: November 2023

After determining operational goals and targets, Simpel OM then determines a strategy so that the quality of work of employees and Operators becomes competitive and credible. The Simple OM human capital strategy is applied more to developing the skills and direction of each staff's job description, especially those that are closely related to the main strategy in QSPM. QSPM related to HR is recruiting qualified and experienced IT staff as one way to run the Simple OM platform more easily and easily accessed, recruiting and training Field Marketing staff for outreach to material stores, the community and to provide communication and practice. Simple OM application for material shop users, employing quality and targeted human resources, and organizing and creating training that is right on target.
La gobernanza de la cadena de valor: revisión de metodologías
Authors: Hernández Miguel Ángel Bautista , Valencia Joel Bonales , Mejía Carolina Mateo
Published: November 2023

Se describen los enfoques del análisis de la gobernanza en las cadenas de valor (CV), y como estas investigaciones abordan las dimensiones de la gobernanza y como afectan a la CV. El objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar una revisión y clasificación de publicaciones sobre el tema de cadenas de valor, identificando las áreas de investigación (industria) y tipo de investigación (metodología) utilizadas para abordar el tema de la gobernanza y como la gobernanza incide en la promoción de un desarrollo adecuado de la CV Una vez analizados los diferentes documentos se observa que la cadena de valor sigue siendo un marco de análisis vigente y que la gobernanza promueve el entendimiento y evidencia las variables que están afectando la distribución de valor a lo largo de la CV pero que es necesario seguir trabajando en estos temas para dar mayor robustez a las explicaciones.
Relay Proteksi Arus Lebih Berbasis Mikrokontroller Arduino
Authors: Nazhrullah Galang , Aria Kharisma
Published: November 2023

Abstrak- Peralatan listrik menggunakan pengaman berupa Fuse untuk menghindari terjadinya kerusakan akibat terjadinya arus hubung singkat atau beban lebih. Ketika putus, Fuse perlu diganti. Jika Fuse pengganti tidak tersedia, maka perlu waktu untuk membeli yang baru. Selain itu, sebuah Fuse hanya dirancang untuk suatu kapasitas tertentu. Pada paper ini rancang bangun relay proteksi arus hubung singkat dan beban lebih lebih Berbasis Microcontroller Arduino yang dapat mengganti Fuse agar tidak harus membeli yang baru. Kelebihan lainnya, arus maksimum alat ini juga dapat diseting sesuai dengan yang diinginkan dan ditampilkan pada ayar LCD OLED. Sensor arus menggunakan resistor Shunt dan Op-Amp Pengujian dilakukan dengan membandingkan alat ini dengan alat ukur ampere meter, dilakukan sepuluh kali pengujian dengan nilai arus yang berbeda dan dihasilkan rata-rata error sebesar 0,969%. Selain itu, pengujian kerja alat ini juga dilakukan dengan memberikan beban melebihi batas arus settingan. Hasilnya, relay memutus arus listrik ke beban ketika nilai arus berada di atas arus seting.
As brincadeiras cantadas na Educação Infantil: aproximações de um estado da arte
Authors: Luz Alessandro Abreu , Andrade Ricardo Cristaldo , Silva José Ricardo
Published: November 2023

Teóricos afirmam que as brincadeiras cantadas favorecem o desenvolvimento social da criança, na descoberta individual, gerando a percepção das linguagens verbais e não verbais e na formação do pensamento (SILVA, 2016; MAFFIOLETTI, 2004; PAIVA, 2000). Além disso, tais manifestações lúdicas ocupam um lugar afetivo e cultural na infância. Foi observado em uma experiência de estágio que os professores utilizaram as brincadeiras cantadas, de duas formas, aparentemente sem intenção pedagógica: valendo-se da TV, para distrair as crianças, ou antes de irem embora, para preencher o tempo na rotina do dia. O presente trabalho visa discutir como os professores podem propor essa manifestação cultural de modo a contribuir para o desenvolvimento infantil. Para tanto, optou-se por realizar um “Estado da arte” ou “Estado do conhecimento”, que permitiu encontrar e identificar apontamentos e orientações que pesquisadores têm feito para o trabalho docente com esta manifestação cultural. Concluiu-se que se trata de um tema que carece de estudos e publicações. Os achados destacam o papel do professor que planeja, organiza, propõe, brinca junto e complexifica paulatinamente as brincadeiras de roda ao longo da Educação Infantil.
O papel da Transferência de Tecnologia para o desenvolvimento regional: uma pesquisa exploratória no contexto brasileiro
Authors: Marinho Siméia Carvalho de Oliveira , Silva Nelma Barbosa da , Guimarães Gislaine Pereira Sales , Oliveira Ary Henrique Morais de , Pôrto Júnior Francisco Gilson Rebouças
Published: November 2023

A Transferência de Tecnologia (TT) pode ser descrita como um processo materializado na ação de transferir determinado conhecimento ou tecnologia entre o criador ou detentor e o interessado em receber. Com isso, compreender o papel da Transferência de Tecnologia no desenvolvimento regional, ressaltando sua capacidade de impulsionar a economia por meio das pesquisas científicas desenvolvidas em Instituições de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (ICTs) é o foco deste estudo. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica sobre esta temática em artigos científicos, livros e documentos, além da coleta de informações no banco de dados do Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial (INPI), na Lei nº 10.973, de 2 de dezembro de 2004, e na Emenda Constitucional nº 85, de 26 de fevereiro de 2015. A pesquisa demonstrou que o maior número de patentes nacionais, depositadas no Brasil, encontram-se no poder das ICTs e universidades, e que estas devem aumentar o uso da ferramenta TT para a tecnologia chegar até o mercado e a sociedade, sendo uma estratégia para alavancar o desenvolvimento regional e nacional. O trabalho limitou-se à coleta de dados no âmbito nacional. A contribuição é oferecer uma visão ampla e embasada sobre o tema com informações para entidades interessadas em processos de Transferência de Tecnologia. Sugere-se, para trabalhos futuros, a aplicação do estudo no contexto local fazendo um contraponto entre a pesquisa bibliográfica e a situação local, a fim de obter uma compreensão mais abrangente e profunda do assunto em questão.
Pemaafan sebagai Metode Para Santri Antisipasi Kasus Bullying di Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Abdusshomad Alwazir
Published: November 2023

Islamic boarding school is a traditional Islamic educational institution in Indonesia. Cases of bullying in Islamic boarding schools are a problem that often occurs. Bullying can be in the form of bad treatment, such as intimidation, ridicule, physical violence, or discrimination against other students. From previous research it is known that there are internal and external aspects that cause bullying. Bullying can lead to negative consequences for students who become victims, such as psychological or mental health problems. The author wishes to continue discussing other aspects of the occurrence of bullying and seek alternative methods so that they can be used to anticipate bullying cases at Islamic boarding schools. Library research is used in this article. The results of this study are that there are three kinds of motivation that may arise from victims of bullying, namely revenge, avoidance and making up. Bullying can cause very strong feelings for victims, including resentment. Revenge can be interpreted as a feeling of wanting to get back at the bully. So that revenge can be concluded can lead to repetition of bullying behavior in the future. Forgiveness is useful for overcoming feelings of anger, hatred, or revenge that victims may have against perpetrators who have bullied them. Forgiveness can help students at Islamic boarding schools to let go of these negative feelings and make them feel better. Forgiveness can also help to improve relationships with others and increase emotional and physical happiness
Perkembangan Fikih dalam Era Digital: Kajian terhadap Metode Ijtihad dalam Memahami Masalah Kontemporer
Authors: Supriatna Asep
Published: November 2023

In the digital era marked by advancements in digital technology and globalization, the development of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) faces significant challenges. This research aims to uncover the crucial role of the ijtihad method in the context of understanding and formulating legal views on contemporary issues arising in the digital age. The research methodology employed is normative research, involving theoretical, philosophical, and jurisprudential analyses within Islamic fiqh. The study investigates the impacts of the digital era and shifts in the global paradigm on the development of Islamic jurisprudence. The primary focus of the research is to explore how the ijtihad method can adapt to the context of digital technology and the challenges of modern ethics. The research underscores the importance of adaptation and a profound understanding of Islamic law to address the changing times. The results of this research provide valuable insights into how Islamic jurisprudence can remain relevant in addressing contemporary issues that continue to evolve in the dynamic digital era. This study summarizes efforts to maintain the relevance of Islamic law and provide legal perspectives that align with the contemporary dynamics at hand.
Pengaruh Model Teams Games Tournament (TGT) terhadap Motivasi Belajar Matematika Berdasarkan Gender Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Ginting Fauziah Azzuardini , Siregar Nurdiana
Published: November 2023

The background of this research is that students are less motivated in learning and do not understand mathematical concepts. The problem in this research is limited to the lack of student motivation in the mathematics learning process and the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) type cooperative learning model is rarely applied in the mathematics learning process. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) model on elementary school students' motivation to learn mathematics based on gender. The research method used in this research is quantitative methods. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental method (Quasy Experiment). The research was carried out at SDN 091482 Kasindir, Jorlang Hataran District, Simalungun Regency from September 4 to September 9 2023 in the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. Based on the results of descriptive analysis data obtained from the students' learning motivation progress scores that were tested, in the male initial questionnaire, the average questionnaire score was 38.67, the standard deviation was 1,231, the maximum score was 41, and the minimum score was 36. Initial questionnaire women obtained an average score from the questionnaire results of 39.92, a standard deviation of 1,256, a max score of 43, and a minimum score of 38. Meanwhile, in the final questionnaire for men, the average score of the questionnaire results was 39.83, the standard deviation was 1,337, the The maximum value is 42, and the minimum value is 38. And in the final questionnaire for women, the average value of the questionnaire results was 40.54, the standard deviation was 1,330, the maximum value was 42, and the minimum value was 38. Based on the results of this research, the author put forward suggestions namely, 1). Students are expected to always be active and pay attention to the teacher's explanations during the learning process. 2). For all teachers, they must always innovate and be able to adapt to be able to use various learning methods so that students do not get bored easily in the learning process.
Pengembangan Lembar Kegiatan Peserta Didik berbasis Project Based Learning pada Materi Komposisi Bangun Datar Kelas 4 Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Cahyaningtyas Aura , Arifin Bustanol , Deviana Tyas
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop a project-based learning activity sheet (PBLA) to reinforce the learning of content related to the construction of plane figures in mathematics classes. The study was conducted in Gianti Sidoarjo's Class IV SDN 1 with a sample of 10 students. The ADDIE model was used as the design method. The validators of the study were experts in teaching materials and LCAP. The data collected were qualitative and quantitative. Observation, interview, questionnaire, survey, and documentation methods were used to collect data. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered in the sample class. The analysis of the data yielded the following data: (1) the results of the material test were good (70.0%); (2) the results of the LCAP test were good (80.75%); (3) according to the responses to the questionnaire, the appearance, motivational qualities, and usefulness in the learning process were acceptable for all students; (4) the learning results were good (0.8). Thus, the conclusion of this study is that the Project-Based Learning Activity Sheet (PBLA) is highly rated, suitable as teaching material for SR Class IV, and furthermore, can improve students' learning outcomes.
Pengaruh Kinerja Keuangan, Current Ratio, Debt To Equity Ratio, Working Capital Turnover Terhadap Return On Asset Perusahaan Farmasi Pada Tahun 2019 Sampai Dengan Tahun 2021
Authors: Mufidah Lailatul , Pramudianti Mira
Published: November 2023

With the help of financial ratios, the financial performance of a company reveals its level of success or failure as well as how closely its operations comply with the law. This research aims to determine the effect of financial performance on Return on Assets in pharmaceutical businesses from 2019 to 2021 listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the Covid 19 pandemic. Financial performance includes Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, and Working Capital Turnover. Every pharmaceutical company registered on the IDX from 2019 to 2021 is used as a research object in this quantitative research. The information used is secondary information collected based on records obtained from the IDX. The sampling technique was Purposive Sampling even though the research subjects were 12 companies listed on the IDX in 2019 and 2020. This research shows that Return on Assets is influenced by the Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, and Working Capital Turnover, as determined by financial performance metrics. Current Ratio and Debt to Equity Ratio both partially influence Return On Assets which is shown simultaneously at a significance level of 0.000, but working capital turnover has no influence.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DO INSTAGRAM COMO FERRAMENTA DE MARKETING NO VAREJO
Authors: Dos Santos Teixeira Daphine Aparecida , Pires Passos Nascimento Francielly Cristina , Gonçalves Macedo Karla , De Campos Coleti Jamile , Alves Dutra Júlio Afonso
Published: November 2023

Ao longo dos anos, o marketing sofreu diversas alterações marcadas pelo crescimento e disseminação da tecnologia. Através dessa ferramenta, a humanidade conquistou níveis nunca anteriormente previstos que acarretaram transformações na sociedade, no mercado e no consumidor. Dessa forma, o modo de fazer marketing precisou se ajustar a um cenário marcado pela criação da internet e atualmente nota –se o uso das redes sociais como estratégia desse departamento. O presente artigo busca observar a viabilidade do uso de plataformas digitais como ferramenta de marketing para crescimento e efetivação de vendas, com enfoque na rede social Instagram. Por meio da abordagem qualitativa, com a utilização do método exploratório e descritivo, além da utilização da abordagem quantitativa com a realização de uma pesquisa a fim de aprofundar os conhecimentos acerca da utilização da ferramenta Instagram no varejo. Por meio de entrevista com moradores da cidade e regiões próximas, foi possível mensurar a produtividade da utilização das mídias digitais como estratégia para divulgação e alcance de pessoas. Constatou-se a viabilidade da utilização das redes sociais, em especial, a plataforma Instagram, visto que possibilita a aproximação de clientes e a efetivação de vendas no comércio varejista. Conclui-se que a sociedade da região é conectada na internet e criteriosa para efetuar uma compra e para uma empresa do ramo varejista é essencial estar presente nas redes sociais, já que 69,2% dos entrevistados efetuam a compra após ver a divulgação do produto na plataforma Instagram.
Directions of Research of the Kazakhstan and Central Asian Philosophical Continuum: Experience of Review of the Journal Materials “Adam Alemi”
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kilybay Dinara
Published: November 2023

The article is a review of scientific publications in Russian language posted on the pages of the Kazakh philosophical and social-humanitarian journal “Adam Alemi” over the past decade. The segment of the review was articles covering various philosophical problems related in one way or another to the history and modernity of Kazakhstani and Central Asian philosophical teachings and trends, which, according to the author, are an interconnected, inseparable scientific education, a space that has been formed over the some centuries. The purpose of the review was to identify possible existing patterns that determine the interest of domestic scientists in the analyzed area of philosophical discourse. The study made it possible to identify a number of areas that are most relevant for Russian philosophy, to systematize journal articles within the framework of the topic of this review. The author did not aim to consistently introduce a critical component into the analysis and relied mainly on the method of content analysis and partly on statistical analysis. The limitations of the materials of only one journal and articles only in Russian are caused by a significant amount of information on the subject of the review chosen by the author.
Aristophanes: Cavalry
Authors: Tordoff Robert , Marshall C. W. , Robson James , Storey Ian C. , Sommerstein Alan H. , Wright Matthew , Christenson David , Gellar-Goad T. H. M. , Klein V. Sophie , Franko George Fredric , Jeppesen Seth A. , Goldberg Sander M.
Published: November 2023

Offering for the first time a student introduction to Aristophanes’ most explosive political satire, this volume is an essential guide to the context, themes and later reception of Cavalry. The ancient comedy is a fascinating insight into demagoguery and political rhetoric in classical Athens. These are subjects that resonate with a modern audience more now than ever before.

Originally performed in 424 bce, Cavalry was the first play Aristophanes directed himself and it was awarded first prize. It targets the Athenian demagogue, Cleon, who had risen to prominence since the death of Pericles and to pre-eminence after an audacious victory over Sparta in 425 bce. In Cavalry, Aristophanes attacks Cleon’s popularity with the masses, but also criticises the democracy itself as guilty of gullibility, self-interest and political shortsightedness. As the play shows, the only hope of escape from the crisis is for Athens to find a leader even more popular Cleon. And who better to be more foul-mouthed, depraved and shameless than a sausage-seller, if only because he turns out in the end to have a good heart and a true love of traditional Athenian values?
Contextualizing Angela Davis
Authors: James Joy
Published: November 2023

Angela Davis is iconic as an international figure but few recognize the educational, political and ideological contexts that formed the public persona. Excavating layers of networks, activists, academics, polemicists, and funders across the ideological spectrum, Joy James studies the paradigms and platforms that leveraged Angela Davis into recognition as an activist and radical intellectual.

Beginning in Alabama in 1944 with Davis’s birthplace and ending in California in 1970 with a surrogate political family, James investigates context in order to better understand the agency and identity of Davis. Her chronology marks key events relevant to Davis, Black communities, and the US: AntiBlack repression under Jim Crow, Black bourgeois southern families, revolutionaries, elite education, communist parties, international travels, undergrad and graduate schooling—all interconnect and play a part in Davis's rise in stature from persecution as a UC graduate student to the UC Presidential chair some three decades later.

Set against the backdrop of 21st-century US democracy and the rise of neofascists, James highlights of the centrality of those considered ancillary to US liberation movements. She unpacks the contradictions of iconography and revolutionary agency and shows how a triumphal figure from a symbolic era of struggle became the icon of the rare peoples’ victory.
THE FICTION OF DREAD
Authors: Tally Jr. Robert T.
Published: November 2023

A history and examination of dystopia and angst in popular culture that speaks to our current climate of dread.

At the dawn of the 20th century, a wide-ranging utopianism dominated popular and intellectual cultures throughout Europe and America. However, in the aftermathof the World Wars, with such canonical examples as Brave New World and Nineteen-Eighty-Four, dystopia emerged as a dominant genre, in literature and in social thought. The continuing presence and eventual dominance of dystopian themes in popular culture—e.g., dismal authoritarian future states, sinister global conspiracies, post-apocalyptic landscapes, a proliferation of horrific monsters, and end-of-the-world fantasies—have confirmed the degree to which the 21st is also a dystopian century.

Drawing on literature as varied as H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine, Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, and Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games, and on TV and film such as The Walking Dead, Black Mirror, and The Last of Us, Robert T. Tally Jr. explores the landscape of angst created by the monstrous accumulation of dystopian material. The Fiction of Dread provides an innovative reading of contemporary culture and offers an alternative vision for critical theory and practice at a moment when, as has been famously observed, it is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.
Daily Life in Colonial New England
Authors: Johnson Claudia Durst
Published: November 2023

This book presents a unique perspective on life in Colonial England, exposing many misconceptions and depicting how elements of its culture that are typically regarded as marginal—such as the activities of pirates—actually had an extensive impact of the populace.

The daily lives of most colonial New Englanders were much more colorful and exotic than the drab, pious picture many of us have in mind. Daily Life in Colonial New England exposes as myth much of what we might believe about this era and reveals surprising truths—for example, that sex was openly discussed in Colonial times and was regarded as a welcome necessity of married life, and that women had more legal and marital rights than they did in the 19th century.

The book describes topics such as the legal and sexual rights of women, the extent of infant mortality; the lives of underclass citizens who formed the majority in New England, such as indentured servants, African slaves, debtors, and criminals; and the integral role that pirates played in business and employment during the Colonial period. Readers will gain deeper insight into what life during this period was like through accounts of the real terror of being one of the accused in witch hunts and the sympathy that the general population had for dissidents who were questioned and arrested by the government. Primary materials that range from legal documents to sermons, letters, and diaries are used as sources that verify historical ideas and events.
Daily Life in the Industrial United States, 1870–1900
Authors: Husband Julie , O’Loughlin Jim
Published: November 2023

Not just about the rise of the factories or the emergence of the modern city, this fascinating history conveys how it felt to work the assembly line and walk the bustling urban streets.

Daily Life in the Industrial United States: 1870–1900 is a narrative-based social history that is ideal for college and high school students researching this era. Thematically organized chapters, devoted to Economic Life, Domestic Life, Recreational Life, and other themes, are broad in scope but include primary documents and telling details that give readers a visceral sense of the lives of people who lived during the era of industrialization.

Primary documents range from first-person diaries of individuals who lived during the era, to letters from freed slaves looking to reunite with relatives sold away from them, to speeches and essays by activists including Frederick Douglass and Jane Addams. They reveal how people understood the goals of education, the legal position of African Americans in the South, and marriage, among many other daily phenomena. Readers will become privy to a range of personal experiences while comprehending the importance of the economic and social developments of the period. A chronology, a glossary, a selection of illustrations, and further reading sources complete the work.
Daily Life of Women in Medieval Europe
Authors: Tuten Belle S.
Published: November 2023

This book is an introduction to the everyday lives of medieval European women: how they ate and slept, what their work was like, and the many factors that shaped their experiences.

Ordinary people are often hard to see in the historical record. This resource for students reveals the everyday world of the Middle Ages for women: sex, marriage, work, and power. Using up-to-date scholarship from both archeology and history, this book covers major daily concerns for medieval people, their understanding of the world, their relationships with others, and their place in society. It attempts to clarify what we know and what we do not know about women's daily lives in the Western European Middle Ages, between approximately 500 and 1500 CE.

The book's focus is everyday life, so the topics are organized around women's chores, expectations, and difficulties, especially with regard to sexuality and childbirth. In addition to broad survey information about the Middle Ages, the book also introduces major women writers and thinkers and provides some examples of their work, giving the reader an opportunity to engage with the women themselves.
Demonizing a President
Authors: Parlett Martin A.
Published: November 2023

This groundbreaking political exposé scrutinizes the motivations behind the unparalleled attacks on President Barack Obama that attempt to undermine his eligibility to lead the country.

The ascendancy of the first African American president was a watershed moment in American history. In response, President Obama's adversaries have engaged in relentless and systematic mudslinging throughout his campaign and well into his presidency, "othering" him as a foreign and dangerous political figure. Never before has a presidential candidate been so maligned, by so many, in such a variety of ways—and yet won. This provocative study investigates the unrest behind the Obama campaign and election, and the controversial political machine that causes it.

Martin A. Parlett, himself a former campaigner for Barack Obama, examines the role identity politics and racialization play in the anti-Obama movement, shows how foreignization is the latest tool for political dissent, and discusses the ways in which the president has successfully utilized the "outsider" label to his own advantage. The book questions the popular—and often contradictory—notions of Obama as illegitimate, Muslim, Marxist/Communist, socialist, Kenyan, terrorist, and angry African American. Additionally, chapters trace political marginalization and race throughout history from slavery to Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement, concluding with the culture of distrust in the American political psyche since the events of September 11, 2001.
Fighting Elites
Authors: Fredriksen John C.
Published: November 2023

From Army Rangers to Green Berets to the U.S. Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, this book explains what makes Special Forces "special," covering the rich and varied history of elite formations in American military history and describing their recruitment, intense training, and equipment in depth.

Most civilians have only a vague idea of what the U.S. Special Forces are all about—who they are, how they differ from our "normal" military forces, what they've accomplished throughout our history, and how they operate today. Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces examines the rich and varied history of U.S. Special Forces, identifies their contributions to specific conflicts from colonial times forward, and highlights their present operational excellence.

In this first-ever reference guide to U.S. Special Forces, military historian John C. Fredriksen provides a carefully balanced presentation, describing all units in their own detailed section that discusses their origins, recruitment, training, tactics, and equipment, and defining military engagements, if known. The text also contains 20 biographical entries of noted personalities associated with special purpose activities.
Food Safety
Authors: Redman Nina E. , Morrone Michele
Published: November 2023

Presenting compelling and current information about some of the most important food safety issues, this book is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in avoiding foodborne disease or understanding how food safety standards could be improved.

Food safety affects everyone. For citizens who live in industrialized nations, it is easy to assume that our foods are always rigorously inspected and assessed for safety. While food safety standards and regulations are in place to protect the consumer public, food safety problems do exist: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, 48 million Americans are sickened by food,128,000 people are sick enough that they are hospitalized as a result, and 3,000 people die from foodborne pathogens.

This third edition of Food Safety: A Reference Handbook examines the history of food safety and describes in detail key events and trends that have created the food safety issues of today. It explores the many controversies concerning food consumption, including contaminants in food, GMOs, factory farm-produced meat, and standards regarding the labeling of food products as well as the ways that these issues have been handled by authorities. Readers will find this book's overview of food safety topics informative and highly accessible. Additionally, the perspectives chapter provides varying viewpoints from food safety professionals and researchers on key issues.
Foods That Changed History
Authors: Cumo Christopher
Published: November 2023

Serving students and general readers alike, this encyclopedia addresses the myriad and profound ways foods have shaped the world we inhabit, from prehistory to the present.

Written with the needs of students in mind, Foods That Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present presents nearly 100 entries on foods that have shaped history—fascinating topics that are rarely addressed in detail in traditional history texts. In learning about foods and their importance, readers will gain valuable insight into other areas such as religious movements, literature, economics, technology, and the human condition itself.

Readers will learn how the potato, for example, changed lives in drastic ways in northern Europe, particularly Ireland; and how the potato famine led to the foundation of the science of plant pathology, which now affects how scientists and governments consider the dangers of genetic uniformity. The entries document how the consumption of tea and spices fostered global exploration, and how citrus fruits led to the prevention of scurvy. This book helps students acquire fundamental information about the role of foods in shaping world history, and it promotes critical thinking about that topic.
Foster Care in America
Authors: Villegas Christina G.
Published: November 2023

America’s foster care system has a noble goal—to care for children that for various reasons can no longer be cared for by their families—but years of inattention and inadequate funding have left many foster youth in a precarious state.

This resource provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the American foster care system. Areas of coverage include the scaffolding of foster care systems in the various states (each of which operate their own unique systems through their social service agencies); conditions under which children are taken out of their families of origin and placed in foster care; the experiences of both young children and older teens in foster homes; challenges for foster children who “age out” of the system; and proposals to reform and improve foster care across the nation.

Geared for students, this book contains chapters devoted to the background and history of foster care in America; the systems’s problems, controversies, and solutions; original essay contributions exploring various facets of the system; profiles of leading foster care activists and organizations; governmental data and excerpts of primary documents on the topic; and an annotated list of important books, scholarly journals, and nonprint sources for further research. It closes with a detailed chronology, glossary of terms, and subject index.
Galula
Authors: Cohen A A.
Published: November 2023

This comprehensive analytical biography is the definitive work on the life and writings of history's most significant counterinsurgency doctrinaire, David Galula, elucidating the context for his reflections and examining the present and future applicability of his treatise for scholars and practitioners alike.

The product of years of extensive research made possible by exclusive access to Galula's personal papers as well as first-hand accounts from colleagues, family members, and friends, this book traces Galula's life from early childhood until death, describing his upbringing, education, and military career in the tumultuous historical context of his era. The authorâa former counterinsurgency practitioner himselfâpays particular attention to how the Chinese Revolution and the Algerian War affected Galula's views, and identifies Galula's mentors and the schools of thought within the French military that greatly influenced his writings.

A conclusion illuminates the contemporary and likely future validity of his works. In the epilogue, the author speaks to Galula's influence over modern military thought and U.S. counterinsurgency doctrine. This book is essential reading for individuals with an interest in counterinsurgency, Galula's writings, or Galula himself, such as military officers and civilian administrators undertaking counterinsurgency courses and training.
The History of Turkey
Authors: Howard Douglas A.
Published: November 2023

A comprehensive overview of the history of Turkey ranging from the earliest Neolithic civilizations, to the establishment of the Republic in 1923, to the present-day tenure of President Erdogan.

For travelers or students looking for the story behind the evolution of modern-day Turkey, this informative guide traces this country’s history and culture from ancient times through the present day. The first half of this book surveys the centuries up to 1923, with the latter half exploring events since the establishment of the Turkish Republic in 1923. By following the timeline of Turkey’s development in clear, chronologically ordered chapters, the work lays out the various civilizations whose remains still sit side by side today.

This second edition delves into the full scope of Turkey’s events since 2001, covering the leadership of the Justice and Development party, the prime ministry and controversial presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the Gezi Park protests of 2013. The updated content includes a notable figures appendix, glossary, and bibliography that supplies electronic resources for students.
Illegal Immigration
Authors: LeMay Michael C.
Published: November 2023

A valuable resource for high school, college, and general readers, this book provides an up-to-date, comprehensive examination of illegal immigration in America, addressing its complex history, comparing its occurrence today with the past, and explaining why a solution is so difficult to enact.

Who is coming into the United States illegally and why? What compels people to leave their country of origin? Is the United States responsible for taking care of the more than 11 million individuals who are here illegally? Are illegal immigrants helping or harming our nation's economy and infrastructure? Should our borders be "secured" as called for by many politicians? This book examines the history of illegal immigration in the United States, addressing the tough questions about the issue and describing in detail the most significant issues and events in recent decades. It succinctly tackles the topic of illegal immigration without bias, explores the myriad of problems and controversies that have arisen due to illegal immigration, and explains how lawmakers have historically tried—and continue to try—to solve these issues.

This thoroughly revised and updated second edition ofIllegal Immigration: A Reference Handbook covers the debate over the vexing and seemingly intractable illegal immigration problem from all angles and updates the discussion to 2015. It covers the key court, executive, and legislative-branch actions on the matter and examines both state and national-level government attempts to cope with illegal immigration. The book also contains a variety of primary source documents in summary format that cover all the key laws enacted, presidential or state governor's executive actions taken, and key court decisions since 1985. These documents not only provide factual data but also give context that allows readers to better grasp the complexity of the problem and the difficulty in trying to improve the situation through regulation.
The Illusion of Intimacy
Authors: Bridges John C.
Published: November 2023

This book examines online dating from the “inside,” using in-depth interviews with dating website members to reveal—and keenly analyze—what relationships and romance in the 21st century are really like.

The members of the current generation of “digital guinea pigs” are true social pioneers as they embrace digital technology to create a new realm of mating, dating, and intimacy in America. Ironically, “digital dating” frequently results in an outcome that is exactly opposite to its participants' intended purposes.

The Illusion of Intimacy: Problems in the World of Online Dating is more than a thorough investigation of the realities of modern relationships, many of which begin online—one in five, according to Match.com; the book introduces the reader to some of the natives and industry “users” who make up its clientele. Author John C. Bridges shows how they have adapted to technology to find new interactions, meet new partners, and share new experiences. The research focuses on the dating sites ranked in the top five by actual members of these sites who interviewed with the author to share their personal stories and experiences, all documented by saved emails and text messages.
Lanza’s Mob
Authors: DiEdoardo Christina Ann-Marie
Published: November 2023

Presenting sociological as well as historical perspectives, this book supplies readers with a fascinating, unprecedented look at the most successful organized-crime family they’ve probably never heard of.

From the 1920s until the early 21st century, one Sicilian mob family defied everyone from the California attorney general to J. Edgar Hoover to chart their own American Dream. Unlike their flashier rivals in New York and Chicago who met their end by the knife, the bullet, or a judge’s gavel, this crime family prospered and grew alongside their adopted home of San Francisco. This book tells how they did it.

Readers will learn how the Lanzas managed to retain control of their patch from the end of Prohibition through the Summer of Love and into the beginnings of the dot-com era, gaining insight into not only what the west-coast branch of the Mob did, but also why they did it. The documentation of how this mostly unknown crime syndicate formed, evolved, and eventually folded is set against the backdrop of the city of San Francisco transforming itself from a gritty port and manufacturing hub dominated by Italian- and Irish-Americans into the multicultural intellectual and services capital it is today.
The Lord’s Resistance Army
Authors: Cline Lawrence E.
Published: November 2023

A noted expert provides a detailed, if chilling, examination of one of the most brutal and long-lived insurgent groups in Africa: Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army.

Operating in four African nations, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) routinely engages in human rights violations that include mutilation, murder, mass-scale abductions, and sex trafficking—and it has done so with seeming impunity for more than 20 years. This timely book offers a concise, expert analysis of Joseph Kony’s terrorist organization, covering its historical antecedents, membership, operations, and ideology, as well as the ways in which it fits into a broader pattern of insurgencies. To facilitate a full understanding of the threat posed by the LRA, the author exposes the army’s many atrocities, among them forced recruitment of child soldiers. Central Africa’s ethnic, religious, and political tensions are examined, as is the corruption that feeds LRA operations. Finally, regional security measures, international responses, and issues related to the LRA and the International Criminal Court are examined in full.
Modern Brazil
Authors: Galván Javier A.
Published: November 2023

This book is a crucial reference source for high school and undergraduate college students interested in contemporary Brazil. While it provides a general historical and cultural background, it also focuses on issues affecting modern Brazil.

In recent years, Brazil has come onto the world stage as an economic powerhouse, a leader in Latin America. This latest addition to the Understanding Modern Nations series focuses on Brazil's culture, history, and society.

This volume provides readers with a wide understanding of Brazil's historical past, the foundation for its cultural traditions, and an understanding of its social structure. In addition, it provides a look into contemporary society by highlighting both national accomplishments and challenges Brazilians face in the twenty-first century.

Specific chapters cover geography; history; government and politics; economy; religion; social classes and ethnicity; gender, marriage and sexuality; education; language; etiquette; literature and drama; arts and architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and sports; and media, cinema, and popular culture. Entries within each chapter look at topics such as cultural icons, economic inequalities, race and ethnicity, soccer, politics, environmental conservation, and women's rights. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this volume paints a panoramic overview of one of the most powerful countries in the Americas.
The Myth of Fair and Efficient Government
Authors: Marlow Michael L.
Published: November 2023

A fascinating exposé explaining why the government we have bears so little relation to the government we want—and why the recent expansion of government programs will only exacerbate the problem.

Idealized views of government lead to bitterly unhappy citizens posits The Myth of Fair and Efficient Government: Why the Government You Want Is Not the One You Get. In fact, Michael L. Marlow says, government is the last place to look for efficiency. It is, rather, private markets that naturally drive toward efficient outcomes and it is unreasonable to expect governments to mimic those effects.

This idea will startle many readers, especially given the widespread belief that private markets caused the current economic problems. The author's intention is to awaken readers to the invalidity of that assumption, to make us "pause before calling upon the government to somehow be efficient and fair in responding to the supposed collapse of private markets." To that end, this book demonstrates why romantic views of government promote a less efficient economy; why so many government programs are inefficient in practice; and why a more limited role for government is critical to reviving trust in our institutions.
The Nanny Time Bomb
Authors: Burke Jacalyn S.
Published: November 2023

From your baby’s perspective, choosing the right nanny is probably the most important decision a parent can ever make: this book is about making the best possible choice.

Coming home to an abused, badly injured, or even deceased child is a parent’s most horrific, unimaginable scenario. And yet it happens: In 2012, two small children died while in the care of a nanny. The Nanny Time Bomb is the most accurate and comprehensive analysis of the current crisis in child care, offering case studies and practical advice to help parents make the most educated, well-informed decision when choosing a nanny for their child. The book takes the reader through various types of nannies—from graduates to undocumented workers—thus allowing parents to see how the industry has evolved far past schoolgirl babysitters.

Setting itself apart, Jacalyn S. Burke’s exploration of the different types of nannies offers a new perspective on child care not only for parents but also for those interested in larger sociological trends. This book gives a voice to the often-unheard grievances of nannies, showing why they may snap; explaining how to prevent tragedies; and describing how parenting has evolved. The author's examination of current cultural and social trends will be useful for a wide readership beyond parents.
The New Heroines
Authors: Wright Katheryn
Published: November 2023

This book explores how the next generation of teen and young adult heroines in popular culture are creating a new feminist ideal for the 21st century.

Representations of a teenage girl who is unique or special occur again and again in coming-of-age stories. It's an irresistible concept: the heroine who seems just like every other, but under the surface, she has the potential to change the world. This book examines the cultural significance of teen and young adult female characters—the New Heroines—in popular culture.

The book addresses a wide range of examples primarily from the past two decades, with several chapters focusing on a specific heroic figure in popular culture. In addition, the author offers a comparative analysis between the "New Woman" figure from the late 19th and early 20th century and the New Heroine in the 21st century. Readers will understand how representations of teenage girls in fiction and nonfiction are positioned as heroic because of their ability to find out about themselves by connecting with other people, their environment, and technology.
Ordinary Violence
Authors: Stewart Mary White
Published: November 2023

Addresses the many forms of global violence against women and shows how the psychology of individuals, institutions, and societies perpetuate the oppression of women.

In this eye-opening study, the author asserts that institutionalized definitions of masculinity and femininity, along with the social and economic inequality among the sexes, help perpetuate the daily and deadly violence against women all across the world. This second edition of a classic work examines the latest discussions on gender relations, including the current debate over whether prostitution and pornography should be deemed inherently violent and the role of western countries in the global response to violence against women.