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The Implementation of KWL Chart Strategy to Improve Worldwide EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension Skills
Authors: Wijaya Kristian Florensio
Published: August 2023

There is a dire need for worldwide second language educators to sustainably invoke more interactive, favorable, and meaningful reading learning enterprises in which EFL learners are strongly willing to channel more effortful actions to hone their reading comprehension skills to the utmost development. KWL chart strategy can be one of the appropriate solutions to fulfill this reading learning demand by which EFL learners can activate their prior knowledge in harmony with the reading texts they are going to read, monitor their reading comprehension towards particular reading topics intensively, and profoundly evaluate their newly-acquired knowledge obtained through various passages. This present small-scale library study aimed to investigate the extent the KWL chart strategy can improve globalized EFL learners’ reading comprehension skills. 20 prior findings obtained from the KWL chart strategy in reading studies were thematically analyzed to yield more comprehensible and credible research results for the betterment of EFL reading learning enterprises nationwide. After analyzing those previous findings, two main research themes were generated namely: (1) KWL chart strategy transforms EFL learners into more spirited readers and (2) KWL chart strategy exceptionally escalates EFL learners’ reading proficiency level. In the end, it can be fairly concluded that the effective deployment of the KWL strategy not merely resulted in the significant enhancement of EFL learners’ reading comprehension skills but also their reading endeavor and knowledge. Keyword: KWL chart strategy, reading comprehension skills, EFL learners, library study, thematic analysis
DINAMIKA POLITIK DALAM GERAKAN MASYARAKAT SIPIL MENOLAK PRIVATISASI PENGELOLAAN AIR DI JAKARTA
Authors: Syauyiid Alamsyah  , Deni Angela
Published: August 2023

Berakhirnya privatisasi dalam pengelolaan air di Jakarta pada awal tahun 2023 yang diharapkan oleh masyarakat untuk dikelola secara mandiri kembali menuai polemik. Dalam proses pengalihan kekuasaan di dalam pengelolaan air yang telah 25 tahun dikuasai oleh swasta yakni dengan Palyja dan Aetra minim transparansi. Penyediaan pelayan publik yang merupakan tanggung jawab pemerintah untuk masyarakat dan momentum berakhirnya kontrak dengan swasta terkait pengelolaan air untuk dikelola oleh Badan Usaha Milik Daerah (BUMD) masuk ke babak baru dalam privatisasi. Masyarakat sipil menilai bahwa penyelenggaraan dalam tata kelola air di Jakarta masih belum cukup memadai selama dibawah penguasaan swasta, pengelolaan air menjadi sektor yang penting dan harus diambil alih oleh negara dalam pengelolaannya. Dinamika politik dalam artikel ini melihat bahwa ketidakmampuan negara dalam pengelolaan air setelah berakhirnya kontrak dengan swasta memunculkan model privatisasi baru. Hal ini terlihat dari keputusan dan kebijakan pemerintah Jakarta yang menjalin kerjasama dengan PT Moya sampai tahun 2030. Diakhir artikel ini, menggunakan pendekatan politik lingkungan dengan melihat penerapan privatisasi dalam masa peralihan dan permasalahan tata kelola air yang tidak berjalan dengan baik. Oleh karena itu, diperlukannya peran masyarakat sipil dalam mengawasi dinamika politik yang terjadi terutama dalam praktek-praktek yang kaitannya dengan sumber daya dan kebutuhan masyarakat.
PEMBAHARUAN HUKUM PIDANA KEHUTANAN TERHADAP EKSISTENSI MASYARAKAT HUKUM ADAT DI INDONESIA
Authors: Mulya Sarmono
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menelaah pembaharuan hukum pidana kehutanan terhadap eksistensi Masyarakat Hukum Adat di Indonesia. Pada awalnya, Masyarakat Hukum Adat tidak bisa secara bebas mengakses sumber daya alam di kawasan hutan adatnya, karena negara membatasi pengelolaan tersebut melalui Undang-Undang Nomor 41 Tahun 1999 tentang Kehutanan maupun Undang-Undang Nomor 18 Tahun 2013 tentang Pencegahan dan Pemberantasan Perusakan Hutan. Padahal, Masyarakat Hukum Adat secara turun-temurun menggantungkan kehidupan komunitasnya pada hutan adat. Jika terdapat warga di komunitas yang melanggar, maka akan diadili di pengadilan dengan anggapan telah merusak hutan. Dalam perkembangannya, perubahan pada kedua regulasi tersebut dalam Peraturan Pemerintah Pengganti Undang-Undang Nomor 2 Tahun 2022 tentang Cipta Kerja, mengubah sanksi pidana menjadi sanksi administratif jika yang didakwa merusak hutan, hidup di sekitaran hutan minimal 5 tahun. Meski demikian, bukan berarti Masyarakat Hukum Adat terlepas dari ancaman hukuman apabila tetap memanfaatkan hasil hutan. Oleh sebab itu, dalam penelitian ini akan menelaah bagaimana konsep eksistensi Masyarakat Hukum Adat terhadap kawasan hutan? Serta bagaimana pembaharuan hukum pidana kehutanan terhadap eksistensi Masyarakat Hukum Adat? Penelitian ini menggunakan tipe penelitian yuridis normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan, bersifat deskriptif, analisis data secara kualitatif dan menggunakan logika deduktif.
PROSES PENGANGGARAN DALAM PELAKSANAAN URUSAN PEMERINTAHAN UMUM PADA BADAN KESATUAN BANGSA DAN POLITIK PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Rio Yosiko
Published: August 2023

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini yaitu bagaimana proses penganggaran dalam pelaksanaan Urusan Pemerintahan Umum di Badan Kesatuan Bangsa dan Politik Provinsi Sumatera Selatan, apa faktor pendukung dan faktor penghambatnya, dan apa strategi untuk meningkatkan penganggarannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif melalui pendekatan induktif. Penelitian dalam memperoleh informan menggunakan non probability sampling dengan menggunakan teknik purpose sampling. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa dalam proses penganggaran urusan pemerintahan umum pada badan kesatuan bangsa dan politik Provinsi Sumatera Selatan ditemukan masih terdapat perbedaan persepsi dan penafsiran dan keragu-raguan antara penyelenggara pemerintah daerah terhadap transisional pelaksanaan urusan pemerintahan umum, yang seharusnya dibiayai oleh APBD sebagaimana peraturan pemerintah nomor 18 tahun 2016 tentang Perangkat Daerah. Beberapa yang menjadi faktor pendukung yaitu Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) Sumatera Selatan yang cukup besar, kondisi sosial, politik, ekonomi, budaya dan hankam yang relatif kondusif, perkembangan teknologi informasi yang semakin mutakhir. Faktor Penghambat yaitu banyaknya personil atau SDM yang dipindahtugaskan atau mutasi, peraturan yang dibuat di lingkungan Badan Kesbangpol masih terdapat kekurangan, di mana tidak adanya hukuman dan hadiah untuk karyawannya, Peraturan Pelaksana Urusan pemerintahan umum yang belum disahkan. Oleh karena itu perlu startegi untuk meningkatkan alokasi anggaran pelaksanaan urusan pemerintahan umum di badan Kesatuan Bangsa dan Politik melalui; ketersedian data dan informasi; membangun pola hubungan kerja antar lembaga pemerintah, peningkatan sdm, sinkronisasi program anggaran; dan optimalisasi peran forum-forum Kesbangpol dan tokoh masyarakat.
The impact of modern airport security protocols on patients with total shoulder replacements
Authors: Scheidt Michael D. , Sethi Neal , Ballard Matthew , Wesolowski Michael , Salazar Dane , Garbis Nickolas
Published: August 2023

Background:Advancements in airport screening measures in response to 9/11 have resulted in increased false alarm rates for patients with orthopedic and metal implants. With the implementation of millimeter-wave scanning technology, it is important to assess the changes in airport screening experiences of patients who underwent total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).Methods: Here, 197 patients with prior anatomic and reverse TSA completed between 2013 and 2020 responded to a questionnaire regarding their experiences with airport travel screening after their operation. Of these patients, 86 (44%) stated that they had traveled by plane, while 111 (56%) had not. The questionnaire addressed several measures including the number of domestic and international flights following the operation, number of false alarm screenings by the millimeter-wave scanner, patient body habitus, and presence of additional metal implants.Results: A total of 53 patients (62%) responded “yes” to false screening alarms due to shoulder arthroplasty. The odds of a false screening alarm for patients with other metal implants was 5.87 times that of a false screening alarm for patients with no other metal implants (P<0.1). Of a reported 662 flights, 303 (45.8%) resulted in false screening alarms. Greater body mass index was not significantly lower in patients who experienced false screening alarms (P=0.30).Conclusions: Patients with anatomic and reverse TSA trigger false alarms with millimeter-wave scanners during airport screening at rates consistent with prior reports following 9/11. Patient education on the possibility of false alarms during airport screening is important until improvements in implant identification are made.Level of evidence: IV.
Spatial Distribution of Malaria and its Vectors in Selected Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Noreen Shumaila , Gul Memoona , Gul Shehla , Rahim Sabit , Bibi Saira , Bibi Tehmina , Ali Shahdayi Arshad
Published: August 2023

Pakistan is considered as a moderate malaria-endemic country but still, 177 million individuals are at risk of malaria which make up roughly 60% of Pakistan’s population. The current study has been conducted in the recently merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan, including, districts of Khyber, Orakzai, subdivision Peshawar, subdivision Kohat, and subdivision Lakki Marwat. This research work was carried out from October 2017-December 2020 to find out the spatial distribution of malaria, to identify possible hotspots for the disease and its vector mosquitoes in the selected regions based on available data. Spatial distribution was determined using ArcMap 10.8 by making maps. The Malaria prevalence data was analyzed which revealed that Plasmodium vivax cases were more common than Plasmodium falciparum. A total of 5089970 samples were observed during these years, 62148 came out positive, 53930 cases turned out to be P. vivax, 6474 P. falciparum, and 1684 were mixed cases. Although cases of malaria were reported throughout the year, infection rates were found to be highest during the months of July-October. From the data obtained, only the data for selected districts were retrieved. Out of the total, 52% were males and 48% were females. The current study indicates that malaria prevalence is regulated by intricate collaborations among the hosts and vectors and has a direct relationship with the prevailing conditions of the environment and climate. The findings of this study also imply that if Anopheles vector is not controlled it efficiently might result in repeated incidence in areas that are not endemic.
Storia dello spettacolo e architettura. La restituzione virtuale della macchina del mare del teatro barocco
Authors: Colasanti Benedetta , Cecchelli Beatrice
Published: August 2023

The aim of this article is to propose a hypothesis of virtual restitution of the “maritime machine” of Renaissance and Baroque theatre based on the specific case of the opening performance of the Farnese Theatre in Parma (1628). The celebrations of the wedding of Odoardo Farnese and Margherita de’ Medici culminate in the opera-tournament Mercurio e Marte, written by Claudio Achillini, set to music by Claudio Monteverdi, with scenes and machinery by Giovan Battista Aleotti and Francesco Guitti. It is a composite performance, with a strong symbolic value, conceived to celebrate the patrons and in which the main elements of the Renaissance “intermezzo” (music, dance, stage wonder) merge. The first part of the article – by Benedetta Colasanti – highlights the extent of the stage machinery, the phenomenon of technological precipitation from the construction site to the stage and the role of the state technician, tracing the story from a historical perspective and the analysis and intersection of sources (treatises, notebooks, correspondence, iconography), an operation aimed at providing the necessary data for the virtual restitution process. The second part – by Beatrice Cecchelli – describes the process of virtual restitution from a more technical point of view, illustrating the role of digital technologies and their application to the history of the performing arts.
A Matter of Relationships: Dramatising, Staging and Planning Ecological Performances
Authors: Regi Emanuele
Published: August 2023

This article aims to explore patterns of the creative process in which performance faces ecological thought, placing about sustainability strategies. Many scholars have investigated the relationship between theatre and ecology since the end of the XXth century. Two positions have emerged strongly: ecology as a metaphor (Marranca) or as a performative tool (Chaudhuri). We will reflect on more recent points of view (Giannachi Stewart, Theresa J May, Baz Kershaw) and try to relate them to sustainability science (Bologna). Then, it will be important to focus on two phases of the creative process, dramatization, and staging, to understand the evolution of artistic practices about environmental issues. Finally, we are going to apply the methodological pattern outlined by the theoretical and practical analysis to two case studies: weLAND (2021), a contemporary circus show that staged climate migration, and La möa (2022), a choreographic work in nature that embodied the relationships in the river habitat.
Quando tutto comincia con uno spazio vuoto. Eutopia (2022) di Trickster-p o il gioco dell’Antropocene
Authors: Franco Susanne
Published: August 2023

The essay reflects on the installation-performance Eutopia (2022), conceived and directed by the Swiss-Italian collective Trickster-p, i.e. by Cristina Galbiati and Ilija Luginbühl in collaboration with game designer Pietro Polsinelli, Zeno Gabaglio for the sound space and Studio CCRZ for the graphic design. Eutopia addresses the environmental crisis we are becoming aware of with significant delay in raising cultural and political awareness to counteract the ongoing process of individual and collective removal. The essay inquires the theoretical assumptions on which this installation- performance is based and how it conveys the important message that inspired its creators to investigate how the performing arts can contribute to imagining the future of our planet. As a board game of the Anthropocene, Eutopia transforms the performative space into a political space in which people exchange and discuss ideas and visions about the environment and how to care for it actively.
Dialogo sul pianeta Intervista a Giuseppe Genna e Pino Tripodi
Authors: Tenti Gregorio
Published: August 2023

Landing on Earth. This now famous formula, which appears in the title of the exhibition/catalogue Critical Zones. The Science and Politics of Landing on Earth, curated by Bruno Latour and Peter Weibel, sums up Latour’s ecological-political project and his attempt to respond to the Anthropocene’s need to bring us back to Earth, to this unstable soil that reacts to our actions and from which the project of Modernity had progressively distanced us. For Latour, climate change and the definition of anthropos as a geological force impose the search for a new habitable territory: the Earth we thought we knew, but which now presents itself as a new terra incognita. However, because of the uncertainty about the shape of the Earth, the need to develop new tools to orient ourselves and describe the situation in which we find ourselves becomes more and more urgent. If what is at stake after the disorientation (spatial, temporal, identity) caused by Gaia’s intrusion is the re-politicization of belonging to the land, what are the cartographic representations that will be able to effectively describe our co-belonging to the space we inhabit, helping to make visible the different chains of agency? What are the tools we can use to learn to see things differently and thus become more “sensitive and responsive” to the fragile shells of this metastable world where life forms other than our own intersect their paths? What kind of map is an earthly map?
Monst[her]-Making and Dina: Looking at the Creation of the Monstrous Feminine Through the Lens of Derrida’s Différance
Authors: Samons Kaitlyn , Easler Justin Shay
Published: August 2023

Man has often written about the creation of the monster. The monstrous figure frequently appears in a way that differentiates itself from the human by its grotesqueness, its potential immortality, and/or, of course, its desire to defile the body of the human (i.e. zombies, vampires, etc.) This trauma–i.e. that of being other than human–is often categorized as wicked and wrong. In the case of Attack on Titan, there is a deviation from the norm–namely, instead of being seen as merely evil, these monsters are seen as some“one” to sympathize with. Attack on Titan forces us to question the blurry line that is used to divide monster from human,and forces the viewer to question the human condition of the demonized and repressed everyday "monsters."

It is our claim that Dina Fritz works as a representation of “monster.” We look at Dina as an example of representative trauma inflicted through horrific events–such as a genocidal war, dehumanization, and, of course, forced bodily violation–and how these traumas create the beasts that lead to such events; i.e. making these “monst[hers]” out of humans. We argue that the characterization of Dina Fritz is a warning to its audience that segregation, violence, and the loss of bodily autonomy perpetuates a cycle of monstrous births/creation. In this article, we will speak not only to the end result of the monstrous creation–i.e. the monst[her]–but also to the line that has been blurred with this monstrous other and the human in the world of Attack on Titan.
Una nuova arte per un nuovo mondo. Martin Heidegger e Barnett Newman
Authors: Esengrini Stefano
Published: August 2023

Part I

A new art for a new world Martin Heidegger and Barnett Newman

Stefano Esengrini stefano.esengrini@unicatt.it

François Fédier's contribution to the understanding of Martin Heidegger's thought represents the point from which we start to clarify the meaning of the path taken by the philosopher after Being and Time. The phenomenon of Ereignis as Enowning thus constitutes the horizon within which the possibility occurs for man to encounter his world and take root in it as if he were at home. The need to overcome the crisis that threatens the Western world determines the possibility of experiencing the world in a new way and founding new knowledge capable of giving a measure to our existence on earth. From this perspective, America becomes the place that knows how to symbolically embody the possibility that man has of establishing an authentic relationship with his surroundings and of developing a knowledge that is in tune with this opportunity.

Part II

Based on the rethinking of the metaphysical essence of art, we will be able to interpret the work of Barnett Newman as an attempt to give form in painting to the thought of a new start. More specifically, the prominence assumed by color becomes the index of the need to give shape to the space and time within which the world occurs. Thanks to the secret symmetry that exists between Newman and the work of Henry David Thoreau, we will thus be able to clarify the nature of the contribution provided by American art to the determination of a new world that America, more radically than other places on earth, has been able to articulate in unheard of forms capable of projecting a new hope for Western man today and for the future that is destined for us.
La crisi dell’eroe Rappresentazione cinematografica del sottosuolo
Authors: Socci Michelangelo
Published: August 2023

The following article analyzes the parallelism between Notes from Underground by Fëdor Dostoevsky and Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver. The link between these works was made explicit by the director in a documentary movie about his career. The article revolves, therefore, around the underground as a place of intimate alienation and painful incommunicability. As a key to the interpretation, I used the studies of René Girard. In his essay about Dostoevsky he shows the underground as the place of the perversion of desire. The triangular structure subject-mediator-object becomes the source of deep obsession and rivalry: the mediator is for the subject who imitates him worshipped model and hated rival at the same time. In conclusion of the article, I will investigate the resolution hypothesis of Dostoevsky and Girard. Those hypotheses will then be compared with Travis’ story to try to understand if the man who has been harmed by the crisis of desire can come out as a winner from the underground.
Various aspects of soils and tree layer vegetation analysis in reserve forests of Kumaon in Central Himalaya
Authors: Bisht Swati , Lodhiyal L.
Published: August 2023

Present study deals with the certain soil and vegetation characteristics of reserve forest occurring in the Nainital (2000-2050 m) district of Kumaon in Central Himalaya in temperate region. Vegetational analysis for tree layer was carried out by quadrat method, the forest tree composition was divided into three categories, viz. Seedlings, saplings and trees. The number of tree, the density, frequency, abundance, A/F ratio, basal area and important value index (IVI) of the study sites were also reported. Total 17 tree species were present. The total density ranged from 323.2-1200 ind. ha-1 for seedlings, 122.6-583.3 ind. ha-1 for saplings and 42.9-170.1 ind. ha-1 for trees in all sites of reserve forest. The total average basal area of reserve forest ranged from 6.1-8.5, 21.1-33.8 and 32.7-153.8 m2 ha-1 respectively for seedlings, saplings and trees. The soil texture for coarse gravel ranged from 22.0-56.2%, sand 33.9-56.7%, silt 2.7-7.1% and clay 5.9-14.2% in the reserve forest. Soil bulk density varied from 0.95-1.20 gm cm-3, however the soil porosity and pH ranged from 52.8-64.2% and 5.5-6.5, respectively.
The Geometrical Characterization for The Solutions of a Vectorial Equation By Using Weak Fuzzy Complex Numbers and Other Generalizations Of Real Numbers
Authors:   Deanship of the Preparatory Year, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia, Alhasan Yaser Ahmad ,   University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, Mathematics Department, Beijing, China,   Deanship the Preparatory Year, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia,   Deanship of the Preparatory Year, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia, Xu Lee , Abdulfatah Raja Abdullah , Alfahal Abuobida M. Ahmed
Published: August 2023

The main goal of this paper is to study the geometrical characterization of the solutions for a vectorial equation defined in the twothree dimensional Euclidean spaces. The geometrical characterization of the solutions for the desired vectorial equation is obtained for many different values of t based on the circles and spheres in some generalizations of the real field, especially dual numbers, weak fuzzy complex numbers split-complex numbers, and complex numbers.
Protection Status of Geographical Indications (GIs) in Agricultural Sector of Sri Lanka Compared to Other Developing Countries : Special Emphasis on India and Vietnam
Authors:   General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Wijesuriya Uttara Kaumadi
Published: August 2023

As a country of agricultural origin in the developing world, Sri Lanka has not adequately focused on the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) to gain substantial economic returns. Presently, “Ceylon Tea” and “Ceylon Cinnamon” are protected under the Sri Lankan GI regime. India and Vietnam, although in the developing world, have gained considerable success in GI protection and therefore many lessons can be learned from them. The doctrinal and comparative research methodologies were adopted in this study using primary and secondary sources, to compare the GI systems with India and Vietnam. Recently, Sri Lanka has introduced a registration procedure under the sui generis system by an amendment to the Intellectual property (IP) Act. Yet, the efficiency can only be seen in the future, as this mechanism was only enforced from the 16th of March 2022. The same registration procedure is followed by India for a considerable period, and they have been successful in achieving agricultural development through proper enforcement. As per the Vietnamese system, it is necessary to increase the level of awareness in promoting GIs by training national experts, funding technical assistance and providing funds for implementation. They highlight adequate government interventions are necessary for the protection mechanism to be effective which Sri Lanka should look into in greater detail. The main reasons for the slow progress in obtaining protection for potential products are inadequate Government interventions and the recently introduced registration system being too new to assess the progress, as it takes time for the results to be seen. Keywords: Agricultural Sector; Developing Countries; Geographical Indications; Sui Generis System
Commercialization of Dracaena Sanderiana (Lucky Bamboo) as a Foliage Crop in Hambanthota District of Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Ruhuna, Anuruddi H.I.G.K , Fonseka D.L.C.K. ,   University of Ruhuna
Published: August 2023

Dracaena sanderiana is an in-demand cut foliage plant belongs to family Agavaceae. Dracaena varieties are commercially produced in export-oriented large scale plantations in Sri Lanka. The crop is mainly cultivated in the wet zone due to the favourable growth conditions which enhance the export quality characteristics of the plant. The climatic conditions in the dry zone is also favourable for its growth under appropriate conditions. But the supply of the crop still falls short of the demand. A survey was conducted to identify possibilities of introducing Dracaena as a future commercial foliage to the Hambantota district. Randomly selected 40 flower growers from selected divisional secretariat divisions (DSD) in Hambantota were interviewed administrating a pre-tested questionnaire during early 2022. Data were subjected to a percentage analysis while descriptive statistical methods were used to represent the results using Microsoft Excel. According to the survey, bulk of them (60%) continue floriculture business as a full time employment. Middle aged women work in floriculture enterprises in large numbers. The majority of responders (70%), are willing to incorporate Dracaena as a fresh floriculture produce for their nurseries. Fifty percent of them have additional land with natural shade up to 0.25 acres, which is possible to utilize for Dracaena cultivation with proper intervention. Sixty percent of them stated that they prefer to train on value addition of Dracaena plants by knitting. Fifteen percent (15%) of them possess shade net houses and other infrastructure in place. An export-oriented Dracaena producer society in Beliatta DSDs is ready to impart its knowledge and offer advice to novice producers. The need of marketing the products collectively to reduce transportation costs is understood by the respondents. The initial investments on growth structures and irrigation pose a significant challenge. A majority of growers (70%) anticipate receiving financial assistance from the government. A lack of awareness of the crop, low availability of planting materials, high transportation costs along with high prices of fertilizer and fungicides in the markets were other challenges. It is necessary to provide finance support, trading facilities, production aid, and awareness and training initiatives to introduce D. sanderiana as a lucrative crop for the Hambantota district. Keywords: Challenges; Dracaena sanderiana; Dry zone; Hambantota; Potentials
A Dialogue on the Effectiveness of Section 308A and Section 341 of the Penal Code in Discouraging Corporeal Punishments
Authors:   Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Widanapathirana Shiran Harsha
Published: August 2023

Corporeal punishments can be identified as a method of punishment that can be traced a long way back in history as a method that is utilized to ensure compliance and discipline. It is quite well known that the same method is used in various degrees to discipline children at schools and even within the unit of a family. However, it is proven by research that such punishments can have devastating effects on the well-being of children, thus, the claims on punishments being imposed in the best interests of the children might be considered ineffective due to lack of evidence and the severity of the consequences of imposing corporeal punishments to children. Thus, the purpose of this research was to conduct a dialogue on the capability of criminal law on ensuring protection for children against acts of violence within the school system via a focused emphasis on the competency of Section 308A (1995 Amendment) and Section 341 of the Penal Code through utilizing the epistemological approach and the black letter approach of qualitative research. The research findings depicted that the relevant Sections considered within the course of the research has potential in terms of ensuring protection for children from acts of cruelty against children in the school atmosphere. The provisions further attempt to strike a balance between reasonable acts to ensure student wellbeing and acts that can be considered as being influenced by malice and cruelty, yet, with limitations that leave room for improvements. Keywords: Corporeal punishments; Best interests; Children; Child rights
Austen, Cinderella Complex and beyond: An analysis of Austen’s portrayal of her Heroines in Juxtaposition to the Cinderella Complex
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Sri Lanka, Rathnasena Upeksha
Published: August 2023

Jane Austen is one of the most prominent writers of the 19th century. In terms of chronology, her six novels fall between the 18th-century neoclassical formality and the effusive romanticism after the 19th century. Her novels portray the socio-political and cultural landscape of Regency England even though her prose style, manner, and approach held no resemblance to her contemporaries. Austen seems to operate in a limited landscape and writes about what she is most familiar with birth, love, marriage, death, faith, and judgment. She details the tedious business of living of the gentry in her society and displays unrivaled knowledge of the upper middle class. Even though issues of women were at the crux of Austen’s writing, Austen is not considered to be a staunch feminist writer. She concentrated on upper-middle-class women whose marriage, and courtship were the cynosure of her plots as she thoroughly examines the right basis for marriage in her work. However, most of her heroines have been written off critically as the selfsame Cinderellas. Therefore, the monotonous aura engulfing Austenian heroines who are in search of marital bliss has been inadvertently appendaged to the Cinderella Complex and hence the prejudiced critique. Austenian heroines are said to lack passion and vibrancy and by extension, character. This paper intends to analyze the portrayal of two Austenian heroines in view of the Cinderella Complex with the objective of exploring these portrayals beyond the Cinderella archetype. Keywords: Victorian women, Cinderella Complex, marriage, self-discovery, happiness
THE INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC FACTORS ON THE STOCK PRICE OF KIMIA FARMA COMPANIES ON THE INDONESIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: M. Subhan  , Chairul Rizal  , Putri Rahmayani  , Hastanti Listya Ningtiyas
Published: August 2023

This scientific work aims to analyze the effect of economic factors on the stock price of the Farma chemical company on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research is based on the understanding that economic factors have an important role in determining the behavior of a company's stock price.This study uses a linear regression analysis method to examine the relationship between economic factors and the stock price of the Farma chemical company. The economic factors studied included macroeconomic variables such as economic growth, inflation and interest rates, as well as microeconomic variables such as company performance and industrial factors that influenced the Farma chemical sector.The data used in this study is historical data on the stock prices of Kimia Farma companies and data related to economic factors during a certain period. Data were analyzed quantitatively using the relevant statistical software.The results of this study are expected to provide a better understanding of the influence of economic factors on the stock price of the Farma chemical company on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. These findings can be a source of information for investors, decision makers and other related parties in anticipating changes in share prices and managing investment risk in the Farma chemical sector.The conclusion of this study is expected to provide new insights about the relationship between economic factors and the stock price of the Farma chemical company. This research can also provide input for the Farma chemical company in planning a more effective and sustainable investment strategy. In addition, the results of this study can form the basis for further research in the same or related fields in the future.
Legality Notary Deed using cyber notary documents as evidence in the principle of the tabellionis officium fideliter exercebo
Authors: Sriasih Wesna Putu Ayu , Susila Putra Sriasih Wesna
Published: August 2023

The implementation of legal actions electronically regarding certain matters needs to be stated in an authentic deed so that the concept of cyber notary emerges. Although it has been accepted in practice, but the making of a deed by means of a cyber notary is not in harmony with the provisions of Article 16 letter m of the JN Law which requires the making of a notary deed directly. In addition, cyber notary documents are electronic documents which are essentially made for the purpose of proof. Meanwhile, in Article 5 paragraph (4) of the ITE Law, notary deeds are excluded from electronic evidence.This study aims to determine the power of cyber notary documents in the making of notary of notary deeds and the legality of notary deeds by using cyber notary documents as evidence in terns of the tablelionis officium fideliter exercebo principle. This research uses normative legal research, with primary legal materials and secondary materials.The technique of collecting legal materials that have been collected are analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis.The results of this study are the notary’s authority to provide services electronically to produce cyber notary documents. Notary cyber document resulting from the implementation of the notary cyber has no strength in the manufacture does not qualify making notarial deed stipulated in Article 16 paragraph (1) c and m of the JN Law, so that the power of proof of a noraty deed made based on the concept of a cyber notary in the form of an electronic document the same as the power of proof such as a letter or deed made under the hand.
AI in Human-Computer Interaction
Authors: D M Shilpa
Published: August 2023

The emergence of human-computer interaction as a concept can be attributed to the progress made in computer technology. Educated and technically proficient young adults often take part in research experiments related to human-computer interaction. The mental model in human-computer interaction is the main topic of this essay. One of the tactics used in this review study is to call attention to current theories, findings, and advancements in HCI. A second strategy is to look for study areas that haven't been explored yet but are falling behind. In order to produce better user-friendly products, this study emphasizes the importance of fidelity prototyping, which highlights the emotional intelligence of the user. This process is still being developed and designed as an automated method. The area of human-computer interaction explores the interactions between people and computers, focusing on the extent to which computers are designed to effectively accommodate human needs and preferences. A user- friendly method of computer access is speech and pattern recognition. The suggested system will launch the speech driver before capturing user input using the microphone. We'll translate the speech input into text. The text input is transformed into tokens by the lexical analyzer and saved in the symbol table. Tokens are fed into the parser, which creates a parse tree. This vocal input can be used to execute various Linux OS commands. The speech will be analyzed for keywords that apply to other activities, and the corresponding command will be carried out. The suggested system will function in both terminal and word processor modes. It will carry out both internal and external commands in terminal mode. When in word processor mode, it will carry out actions like open, type, save, and exit. Operations will be carried out by the system in response to oral commands. Keywords— Human Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing, Application Program Interface, Speech to text, Emotional intelligence, Interactivity, Younger participants, Fidelity Prototyping.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)-Driven Subjective Answer Ranking
Authors: A Nikitha
Published: August 2023

Exams for universities and boards are administered offline each year. Many students show up for subjective exams. It took a lot of work to manually evaluate such a big number of papers. The evaluation's quality can occasionally fluctuate depending on the evaluator's attitude. The evaluation process takes a lot of time and effort. Objective or multiple choice questions are commonly found in competitive and entrance tests. These tests are reviewed using a machine because that is how they were administered, making evaluation simple. The manual evaluation of subjective papers is a difficult and taxing undertaking. A major obstacle when utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze subjective articles is a lack of understanding and acceptance of the findings. There have been numerous attempts to use computer science to evaluate student responses. To accomplish this objective, the majority of the effort, however, needs standard counts or precise terms. There are also not enough carefully selected data sets. In order to evaluate descriptive responses automatically, this paper proposes a novel approach that makes use of various machine learning, natural language processing, and tools like WorldNet, Word2vec, word mover's distance (WMD), cosine similarity, Multinomial Naive Bayes (MNB), and term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF). Responses are assessed using solution statements and keywords, and a machine learning model is built to forecast the grades of responses. Overall, the results indicate that WMD outperforms cosine similarity. The machine learning model could also be employed independently with appropriate training. Without the MNB model, experimentation produces an accuracy of 88%. Using MNB, the error rate is further decreased by 1.3%. Keywords - Subjective answer evaluation, big data, machine
On the Preservation of Soft-Biometric Information in Biometric Face Embeddings
Authors: CHANDRAN ANANYA
Published: August 2023

The development of deeply-learned features is the foundation for the success of contemporary face recognition systems. These embeddings are designed to encode a person's identity so that they can be used for identification. Recent studies, however, have demonstrated that these embeddings also store information on demographics, image qualities, and social traits in addition to the user's identity. This brings up issues with prejudice and privacy in facial recognition. We examine the predictive power of 73 various soft-biometric features on three well-liked face embeddings with various learning philosophies. The tests were run on two databases that were accessible to the general public. We developed a huge attribute classifier that can accurately express the confidence in its predictions as part of the evaluation process. As a result, we are able to construct more complex statements concerning the property predictability. The findings show that most of the attributes under investigation are encoded in face embeddings. For instance, a robust encoding for accessories, accessories, and accessories was discovered. We discovered that these characteristics are particularly easy to anticipate from face embeddings, despite the fact that face recognition embeddings are taught to be resilient against non-permanent elements. Our research is intended to inform future efforts to create better bias-reducing and privacy-preserving face recognition technology. IndexTerms - Face recognition, bias, fairness, soft-biometrics, analysis, privacy, biometrics
CYBER THREATS IMPLICATIONS ON SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Authors: Madhushree Madhushree
Published: August 2023

Abstract—Social networkingservices have revolutionized how individuals connect, communicate, and exchange information online since their introduction and popular use. However, this digital revolution has also opened the door to an array of cyber threats that pose significant challenges to the security and privacy of users and platforms alike. The goal of this study is to investigate the complex effects that cyber attacks have on social networking sites. The research delves into various types of cyber threats, including but not limited to malware, phishing, social engineering, data breaches, and identity theft, that target social networking platforms and their users. By analyzing real-world case studies and relevant statistics, the paper identifies the most prevalent cyber threats affecting these platforms and their consequences for individuals, businesses, and the overall online community. Keywords— cyber threats, social networking sites, cybersecurity, privacy, data breaches, online community
Konsep Tri Murti Dalam Teks Tutur Aji Sasaraswati
Authors: Suantini Ni Wayan
Published: August 2023

The text of Aji Saraswati's speech is a vehicle for storing the cultural heritage of the Balinese people. This text belongs to the Siwaistis text and inspires the diversity of Hindus in Bali. Few know the contribution of this manuscript to the formation of civilization and the various teachings stored in it. The various teachings contained therein are the result of contemplation of habits, thoughts, literature and values passed down from generation to generation. This acts like a compass in providing guidance for all situations that may arise at any time. Both in individual life and in collective life (society). In the speech text, Aji Saraswati explains about the fundamental role of Tri Murti. Tri Murti consists of Lord Brahma as the creator god (utpeti), Lord Wisnu as the guardian god (Sthiti) and Lord Siwa as the god of fusion (pralina). Keywords: Tri Murti, Utpeti, Sthiti, Pralina
TIRTHA PENGENTAS SEBAGAI TEOLOGI PEMBEBASAN
Authors: Sunampan Putra I Wayan
Published: August 2023

Religion has a goal to achieve moksha. In achieving moksha, it is carried out in various ways which are commonly referred to as chess marga yoga. However, the interesting thing is that apart from the yoga aspect, the means of the ceremony are the most important thing in achieving moksha, one of which is tirtha pengantas. The alleviating tirta has the function of purifying the spirit. Departing from this, this paper raises the topic of tirtha pengantas as a theology of liberation. The data in this paper is qualitative data. The purpose of this paper is to describe the tirtha of endorsing as a theology of liberation. Where it is also explained the meaning of tirtha penenttas, theology of liberation, and tirtha terpentas in the study of liberation theology. From this, it can be concluded that tirtha pengantas is the most important suggestion in Hinduism as a theology of liberation, namely freeing the atman from all attachments. Keywords: Tirtha Pengatas, Ngaben Ceremony, Liberation Theology
PENGUATAN NILAI MODERASI BERAGAMA MELALUI AJARAN AGAMA HINDU
Authors: Diantary Ni Made Yunitha Asri
Published: August 2023

Indonesia is a nation consisting of people with a diversity of cultures, religions, races, languages, ethnicities, traditions and others. The people are close to religious life and every religious activity is protected by the constitution. As the first precept in Pancasila which explains "Belief in the One and Only God" shows that this country practices the principles and values of religion that are recognized in Indonesia. Every adherent of a religion has its own truth values and teachings, behind the plurality that is owned it is necessary to maintain harmony without having to demean other religions, this is a challenge for the government in realizing harmony behind diversity. The concept of moderation is the solution in realizing a nation that is peaceful, full of tolerance and harmony. In this case Hinduism as one of the recognized religions in Indonesia has religious teachings that are relevant to the values of religious moderation. Where is the teaching of tolerance in Hinduism which prioritizes humanity in people's lives, apart from that the concept of ahimsa which emphasizes compassion as a form of implementing non-violence values, as well as the concept of yama brata as a teaching that gives understanding to people to control themselves so they can carry out the principles contained in this nation and the teachings of tattwan asi which lead humanity to the universal family. Hindu religious teachings are able to strengthen the value of religious moderation so it is important to implement it in religious life. Keywords: strengthening the value of religious moderation, Hindu religious teachings.
DANA PUNIA WUJUD INTEGRASI SOSIAL UMAT HINDU
Authors: Heriyanti Komang
Published: August 2023

Social integration is something that society aspires to, especially a pluralistic society. However, it is also possible that social integration is important for communities who share the same beliefs and culture. In social life there has been a lot of friction or conflict between people who have the same belief or different beliefs, this is one of the implications of the existence of different points of view from each individual. The role of religion in this case still needs to be strengthened to foster harmony in society. Hinduism has taught many values of togetherness with the aim that society is well integrated. One of the teachings that can be implemented in relation to developing social integration is dana punia. Dana punia fund activity is a person's concern for others. Apart from that, dana punia activities can also be carried out by donating to repair holy places as a form of devotion to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. Keywords: Hinduism, Punia, Social
Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Pancasila terhadap Pengaturan Hak Pengelolaan Atas Tanah
Authors: Rahmawati Sofia
Published: August 2023

Management rights on Land (HPL) is right outside in Act. No. 5 of 1960 on Basic Regulation on Agrarian Principles (UUPA). Management rights on Land (HPL) are state control rights whose implementation authority is partly delegated to management rights on land (HPL) holders. UUPA does not regulate about Management Rights on Land (HPL) which causes problems both in the realm of regulation and practice which creates confusion, chaos and does not reflect justice as the value of the fifth principal of Pancasila. The writing of this law uses a normative-juridical method, using primary legal materials, and secondary legal materials. In practice, initially there was a tendency for Management right on Land (HPL) to only be intended for the "strong economy" or investors and negated the "weak economy" group such as customary law communities. Government Regulation No. 18 of 2021 on Right to Manage, Land Rights, Multi Story Housing Units and Land Registration which is the latest legal basis for management rights on land (HPL) emphasizes the basic principles of management rights on Land (HPL) which are expected to provide justice, especially for the "weak economy" group in the context of improving their standard of living and management rights on land (HPL) will not in fact become a source of agrarian conflicts in the future.