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Dollar Sose A Critical Analysis of Sudha Murthy s Debut Novel
Authors: B Dr. Susheela.
Published: August 2024

It is a matter of great gusto and excitement to see the fast progress of Indian Writing in English in the past few decades. Indian writing in English has scaled a height never before achieved and witnessed a rich collection of Indian creative writings in English. The present literary scene of Indian Writing in English has completely changed. It has not been,” a Janus faced Literature” coming from a cross-fertilisation of two faithful cultures” Indian and American. A writer is free to express himself or herself in any language provided he or she can do so effectively. Many comprehensive both male and female writers contributed a lot for the growth of Indian Literature during the pre colonial and post-colonial period to modern day. Indian Writing in English have attained a luxurious growth in respect of work, variety and maturity. Most of the early writings lacked depth, style and techniques to leave any permanent imprint on the literature lovers. The emergence of a few talented writers like the „The Big Three‟ Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao and R.K. Narayan brought Indian writings to the International level. The great writers of the fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties and writers of today brought out the bold characters out of their restricted frame and unfold the realities of their times and occupied a significant place in all round development in the literary history. The women of today are not a spontaneous emergence. She has her own identity after long years of subjugation and positioning in the subordinate cadre. She was not supposed to take decisions, her task was only to follow. She had to abide by and never revolt. It can be said that it was silent portrait of faith, subordination and an existence without any identity. Then the brain started crying for an identity. She started raising their voice for equality of rights and finally today she got her capacity to pen down her own thoughts. They made a mark through their works and some of them even settled abroad. Sudha Murthy has been a voluminous writer in English today, writing on dominant issues related to women in modern India at the age of globalization. Her writings are marked by her impartial way of looking at man‟s relations with women and women‟s relations with other women. In her debut novel, Dollar Sose or Dollar daughter in-Law, she emphasized the value of mutual attachment and respect in domestic relations
The Problem of Plastic Waste, A Comparison of the Systems in Indonesia and the Netherlands: The Urgency of State Intervention and Legal Instruments
Authors: Mahardika Septilia , Pratamo Nathanael Bayu Ajie
Published: August 2024

The trading phenomenon of plastic waste from the Global North to the Global South has caused environmental issues due to the production and import of poorly managed plastic waste in the recipient countries. This research aims to compare the existing plastic waste management systems in Indonesia and the Netherlands and to examine state intervention and legal instruments in place. Data is analyzed qualitatively by comparing and discussing the juridical and socio-political aspects descriptively, thus highlighting the complexity of the plastic waste issue and the importance of interventions to renew plastic waste management, taking examples from Global North countries like the Netherlands. The Netherlands implements a circular economy scheme with the concept of extended producer responsibility, banning single-use plastics, mandating labeling on plastic products, promoting waste sorting, and increasing public awareness. Through these steps, Indonesia is expected to improve waste management towards environmental sustainability and gradually reduce plastic waste imports.
Pencemaran Logam Berat di Air, Sedimen, dan Organisme pada Beberapa Sungai di Pulau Jawa, Indonesia: Tinjauan Literatur
Authors: Afifudin Alfin Fatwa Mei , Wulandari Adelia , Irawanto Rony
Published: August 2024

Pencemaran merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang banyak terjadi akhir-akhir ini, terlebih pada ekosistem sungai. Jenis polutan yang banyak ditemukan dan mencemari lingkungan adalah logam berat. Identifikasi terhadap tingkat pencemaran logam berat pada sungai sangatlah krusial sebagai langkah awal dalam mengambil tindakan pencegahan dan pengendalian pencemaran logam berat. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini merupakan studi awal berupa tinjauan literatur yang bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi tingkat pencemaran logam berat pada sampel air, sedimen, dan organisme hidup di Sungai Pulau Jawa. Metode pada penelitian ini adalah review literatur yang bersumber dari google scholar dan analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dengan tabel. Hasil review menunjukkan bahwa sungai Cipeles, Jawa Barat mengandung logam berat pada air tertinggi. Sementara itu, pada sampel sedimen, sungai Cimadur, Banten mengandung logam berat tertinggi. Adapun beberapa organisme yang terbukti terpapar logam berat adalah ikan mas, ikan nila, ikan lele, dan kerang batu. Lebih lanjut, kangkung air juga telah tercemar logam berat Pb dan Cd.
Analisis Kandungan Total Dissolve Solid dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Kelimpahan dan Dominansi Plankton di Sungai Brantas
Authors: Agustin Fina , Seftiawan Samsu Rijal
Published: August 2024

Sungai Brantas rentan terhadap berbagai bentuk pencemaran karena adanya aktivitas antopogenik dan industri, Salah satu pencemaran yang ditemukan yaitu adanya peningkatan kadar TDS di area tersebut. TDS merupakan ukuran zat terlarut, baik organik maupun anorganik, yang memiliki diameter kurang dari 10-3 μm dan terlarut dalam air. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui kandungan TDS serta hubungannya dengan kelimpahan dan dominansi plankton di Sungai Brantas Mojokerto, Kali Tengah Surabaya, dan Sungai Gunungsari Surabaya. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Pengambilan sampel plankton menggunakan plankton net dan untuk pengujian kualitas air menggunakan water quality checker. Pada zooplankton takson yang mendominasi yaitu divisi arthropoda dengan 5 kelas, 12 family, dan 15 genus, sedangkan fitoplankton takson yang mendominasi yaitu divisi bacillariophyta dengan 1 kelas, 20 family, dan 24 genus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hubungan TDS dengan kelimpahan fitoplankton berbanding terbalik, sedangkan hubungan TDS dengan kelimpahan zooplankton berbanding lurus.
Identifikasi Sampah Laut di Ekowisata Mangrove Wonorejo, Surabaya
Authors: Ramadhanti Nur Fa'izah Fitri
Published: August 2024

Sampah laut merupakan permasalahan bersifat global yang berdampak signifikan terhadap wilayah pesisir, termasuk ekosistem mangrove. Mangrove memiliki kedudukan penting bagi berbagai biota laut dan berperan sebagai pelindung alami pantai. Keberadaan sampah laut, terutama dari jenis plastik dapat mengganggu fungsi dari ekosistem mangrove. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi sampah laut dan menganalisis dampaknya terhadap ekosistem mangrove. Metode analisis deskriptif digunakan dalam analisis data dan pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling di lima stasiun pengamatan. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menarik garis transek sebesar 5x5 m dengan pengulangan sebanyak 3 kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa stasiun 5 memiliki kelimpahan sampah laut tertinggi dibandingkan stasiun 1, 2, 3, dan 4, didominasi oleh sampah plastik dan B3. Banyaknya sampah laut tersebut berdampak negatif terhadap ekosistem mangrove yang dibuktikan dengan rendahnya densitas mangrove di stasiun 5. Saran dalam penelitian ini adalah penegasan hukum terkait penggunaan barang sekali pakai serta pemasangan jaring sepanjang garis pantai untuk mencegah masuknya sampah ke dalam ekosistem mangrove ketika pasang
ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH ON PURCHASE INTENTION WITH ATTITUDE TOWARD PRODUCT USED AND BRAND IMAGE AS MEDIATION VARIABLES
Authors: Amirah Ghassani Ghina , Andriyansah Andriyansah , Edy Herman Lalu
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the role of electronic word-of-mouth on Purchase Intention mediated Attitude toward Product Used and Brand Image. The sample used is the consumer of Proargi-9+ Products from Synergy WorldWide Indonesia. The technique is proportional sample by using SEM, SmartPLS. The results of the research are: Electronic word of has positive and significant effect on attitudes toward product used which answer the research objectives and the first hypothesis. Electronic word of mouth has a positive and significant effect on Brand Image which answer the research objectives and the second hypothesis. Electronic word of mouth has significant positive effect on purchase intention which answer the third hypothesis. Attitude toward product used has a positive effect on Brand Image, which answer the fourth hypothesis. Attitude toward product used has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention, which answer the fifth hypothesis. Brand Image has positive but not significant effect on Purchase Intention, which answer the sixth hypothesis. Attitude toward product used directly mediates the relationship between electronic word of mouth and purchase intention, which answer the seventh hypothesis. Brand image directly mediates the relationship between electronic word of mouth and purchase intention, which answers the eighth hypothesis.
Kontradiksi Nubuatan Yeremia dan Hananya Sebagai Syarat Menguji Nubuatan Berdasarkan Yeremia 28:1-17
Authors: Pattinaja Aska Aprilano , Liling Sifera Sampe , Harahap Firdaus Rinto
Published: August 2024

This study examines the prophetic contradictions between Jeremiah and Hananiah, highlighting the prevalence of false prophets who delivered messages to please the king or for personal gain. The contrasting prophecies of disaster and salvation delivered by Jeremiah and Hananiah become the focal point for examining the criteria that can be used to test the authenticity of a prophecy. Using a qualitative approach based on a hermeneutical study of the prophetic literature, particularly in the sub-genres of prophecy of doom and prophecy of salvation, this study seeks to shed light on key insights for believers in discerning true prophecy. The results of this study underscore several important criteria for testing prophecy: first, true prophecy must be consistent with actual events, showing its fulfillment in reality; second, confirmation of the prophecy by another trusted prophet serves as an important validation of its authenticity; and third, true prophecy is characterized by its alignment with God's Word, rather than being motivated by deceptive intentions or personal gain. By establishing these criteria, this study equips believers with the knowledge and discernment necessary to evaluate the validity of prophetic messages.AbstrakStudi ini menggali kontradiksi kenabian antara Yeremia dan Hananya, menyoroti prevalensi para nabi palsu yang menyampaikan pesan untuk menyenangkan raja atau mendapatkan keuntungan pribadi. Nubuat bencana dan keselamatan yang kontras yang disampaikan oleh Yeremia dan Hananya menjadi titik fokus untuk menguji kriteria yang dapat digunakan untuk menguji keaslian sebuah nubuat. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif berdasarkan pada studi hermeneutika literatur kenabian, khususnya dalam sub-genre nubuat bencana dan nubuat keselamatan, penelitian ini berusaha untuk menjelaskan wawasan kunci bagi orang percaya dalam membedakan nubuat yang benar. Temuan-temuan dari penelitian ini menggarisbawahi beberapa kriteria penting untuk menguji nubuat, yaitu pertama, nubuat yang benar harus selaras dengan kejadian yang sebenarnya, menunjukkan penggenapannya dalam kenyataan; kedua, konfirmasi nubuat oleh nabi lain yang terpercaya berfungsi sebagai validasi penting atas keasliannya; dan yang ketiga, nubuat yang benar dicirikan oleh keselarasannya dengan firman Tuhan, bukan dimotivasi oleh niat menipu atau keuntungan pribadi. Dengan menetapkan kriteria-kriteria ini, penelitian ini memperlengkapi orang-orang percaya dengan pengetahuan dan ketajaman yang diperlukan untuk mengevaluasi keabsahan pesan-pesan nubuat.
Ketika Martabat dan Kebebasan Perempuan dirampas: Merefleksikan Puisi Kidung Agung 8:8-10 Melalui Perspektif Feminis
Authors: Kawatu Lily Ivone , Fernando Andreas , Pasaribu Andri , Zebua Arianto
Published: August 2024

This article aims to reflect on the dignity and freedom of women's rights found in the poem Kidung Agung 8:8-10. The dignity and freedom of women's rights are still something that is ambiguous in society, especially in Indonesia and countries that adhere to the patriarchal system. This article responds to the issue of gender-based freedom of women's rights by conducting theological reflection on Song of Songs 8:8-10 through a feminist perspective. Therefore, this article voices the author's experience and perspective on the issue of dignity and freedom of rights that are still limited and provides strengthening discourse on the elimination of deprivation of rights to women in any form. Through this study, it is revealed that gender inequality in the structure of a patriarchal society contributes to the inequality of freedom rights, in this case women as the object of harm. Therefore, advocacy is needed for women as victims of freedom rights from a system that positions women as powerless.AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk merefleksikan martabat dan kebebasan hak perempuan yang terdapat dalam puisi Kidung Agung 8:8-10. Martabat serta kebebasan hak perempuan masih menjadi sesuatu yang rancu di kalangan masyarakat khususnya indonesia dan negara penganut sistem patriarkis. Artikel ini merespon isu kebebasan hak perempuan berbasis gender dengan melakukan refleksi teologis atas Kidung Agung 8:8-10 melalui perspektif feminis. Oleh sebab itu, Artikel ini menyuarakan pengalaman dan perspektif penulis terhadap isu martabat dan kebebasan hak yang masih terbatas dan memberikan penguatan diskursus penghapusan perampasan hak pada perempuan dalam bentuk apapun. Melalui kajian ini terungkap bahwa ketidaksamaan gender dalam struktur masyarakat patriarki menyubang terjadinya ketimpangan hak kebebasan dalam hal ini perempuan sebagai objek yang dirugikan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan advokasi terhadap perempuan sebagai korban kebebasan hak dari sebuah sistem yang memposisikan perempuan sebagai yang tidak berdaya.
Financial Commitment to a Greener Future: Investigating Environmental Protection Spending and Its Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Petrus Sinaga Samsony
Published: August 2024

This research examines the role of environmental protection expenditure (EPE) in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within seven Asian countries: China, Indonesia, Israel, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Focusing on SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), the research assesses the impact of financial commitments on sustainable development outcomes. Using panel data analysis, the study evaluates the relationship between EPE and the selected SDGs while controlling for economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), income inequality, and trade as a percentage of GDP. Results show that increased environmental spending significantly improves clean water access, urban sustainability, responsible consumption, marine conservation, and terrestrial biodiversity. Countries with robust environmental protection frameworks and higher investments in green technologies demonstrate better SDG performance. South Korea's Green New Deal and China's renewable energy investments serve as successful models of integrating economic growth with environmental sustainability. Conversely, Indonesia and the Philippines face challenges in enforcing environmental regulations, underscoring the need for stronger governance. The study highlights the importance of strategic financial commitments to environmental protection in driving sustainable development. It provides insights for policymakers, businesses, and international organizations aiming to align economic activities with sustainability goals. Emphasizing effective governance, innovative financing, and public-private partnerships, the research contributes to the discourse on achieving a greener future for Asia
Joint Responsibility in Facing Financial Risks in Cooperative Groups (Case in Study Indonesian it is called Tanggung Renteng)
Authors: Harjanti Wulandari , Suwangsih Iwang , Sumiati Sumiati , Cisilia Magdalena
Published: August 2024

Cooperatives will exist if they can develop flexible business activities oriented to service to members, in line with the development of members' businesses, and transaction costs between members and cooperatives are smaller than non-cooperative members and are able to develop the capital base of the members themselves. There are important things that must be considered in this regard, many experiences show that one of the factors causing the weakness of cooperatives is that the excess value of capital turnover in the cooperative system is more accepted by institutions outside the cooperative and its members. Cooperation activities must be by the characteristics of the community and its members. This study aims to analyze the joint responsibility of cooperative groups in Surabaya to face financial risks. The research method used is a case study on the Setia Bhakti Savings and Loan Cooperative Surabaya. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The study results show that the Setia Bhakti Surabaya Savings and Loan Cooperative, whose members are majority women, interprets joint responsibility as diversity that is responsible for each member with risks that must be overcome together. In the current socio-cultural order of society, it can be concluded that cooperatives must be able to grow, develop, and at the same time also play a role and benefit the life of the community that develops from the traditional society with strong sociological ties through primary emotional relationships towards a heterogeneous society and is increasingly involved in the market and capital system. This is what is found in the Setia Bhakti Surabaya Savings and Loan Cooperative, whose members are dominated by women and shared responsibility is interpreted as diversity that is responsible for each member with risks that must be overcome.
Pengaruh Life Style dan Kualitas Produk pada Pengguna Smartphone Iphone terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen
Authors: Arsendi Arfa Sormin Sherly , Mandataris Mandataris
Published: August 2024

Kehadiran berbagai alat komunikasi saat ini telah memudahkan dan mempercepat proses komunikasi untuk memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat. Salah satu alat komunikasi tersebut adalah smartphone. Seiring waktu, perkembangan smartphone terus meningkat, baik dari segi teknologi, fitur, maupun aplikasi yang ada di dalamnya. Kemajuan teknologi smartphone yang semakin cepat telah membawa perubahan dalam gaya hidup masyarakat, terutama di kalangan pengguna iPhone. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengaruh gaya hidup dan kualitas produk terhadap kepuasan konsumen iPhone di kalangan mahasiswa Universitas Riau. Metode yang digunakan adalah statistik deskriptif dan kuantitatif dengan pendekatan penelitian asosiatif. Penelitian ini melibatkan 100 responden yang dipilih melalui non-probability sampling menggunakan teknik accidental sampling dengan kuesioner sebagai alat pengumpulan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa baik secara parsial maupun simultan gaya hidup dan kualitas produk memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen. Kedua faktor ini berinteraksi untuk mempengaruhi pengalaman pengguna, menekankan pentingnya integrasi antara preferensi gaya hidup dan standar kualitas produk dalam menciptakan kepuasan yang tinggi di kalangan pengguna iPhone.
Fertilización foliar potásica en el cultivo de maracuyá (Passiflora edulis) en fase de producción.
Authors: Moreira Román Stiven Raúl , Ferrin Goméz Liseth Magdalena , Sotelo Martínez María Cristina
Published: August 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar el efecto de fertilización foliar potásica en el cultivo de maracuyá (Passiflora edulis) en la granja Mishilí- Santo Domingo de los Tsáchila, para ello se establecieron cinco tratamientos: T1(1 cc), T2 (3 cc), T3(5 cc), T4 (7 cc) y T5 (9 cc), implementados en un Diseño Bloques Completamente al Azar (DBCA), con dos repeticiones. Las variables evaluadas fueron: área foliar (cm2), número de frutos, diámetro de fruto (mm), peso del fruto (g), peso de la cáscara (g) y la pulpa (g). Los resultados demostraron que las dosis de fertilizante potásico mejoraron la respuesta en el cultivo de maracuyá (Passiflora edulis), siendo la de 1cc de K por litro de agua sobre área foliar (49 y 47,75 cm2) y el T4 (7cc de K) sobre el número de frutos por planta (2,75). En cuanto a las características físicas del fruto, se concluyó que las dosis de K infirieron sobre el diámetro de frutos a los 15 días (T2: 3 cc de K con 86,08 mm) y a los 60 días (T5: 9cc de K con 76,52mm); para el peso de fruto a los 30, 45 y 60 días (T4: 7cc de K con 185,11; 177,46 y 171,29 g), en cuanto a peso de pulpa a los 15 días (T2: 3 cc de K con 114,76 g) y 30 y 60 días fue el T5 (9 cc de K) el que provocó pesos de 84,41 y 84,53 g.
Análisis de riesgos Ergonómicos en el área de Ensayo de Penetración Estándar para la prevención de enfermedades profesionales en el Laboratorio de Hormigón LEHOLAB, Santo Domingo 2024
Authors: Mendoza Cedeño Nicole Estefanía , Arellano Requelme Marcelo Ismael , Jácome Sánchez Angelica María , Oña Pazmiño Byron Geovanny
Published: August 2024

Este estudio se enfoca en la evaluación de los riesgos ergonómicos presentes en el área de pruebas de penetración estándar del laboratorio de concreto Leholab, en Santo Domingo, con el objetivo de prevenir el desarrollo de enfermedades laborales, particularmente trastornos musculoesqueléticos, entre los trabajadores. Para ello, se implementó un enfoque metodológico riguroso que incluyó la observación directa de las actividades laborales, la aplicación de encuestas para recabar percepciones de los empleados, y una evaluación ergonómica minuciosa. Este análisis permitió identificar factores de riesgo significativos como posturas forzadas mantenidas durante largos periodos, movimientos repetitivos de alta frecuencia, y la manipulación manual de cargas pesadas. Los resultados de este estudio resaltan la prevalencia de molestias musculoesqueléticas entre los trabajadores, las cuales, si no se intervienen adecuadamente, podrían escalar a trastornos crónicos. En respuesta a estos resultados, se propusieron varias estrategias de intervención ergonómica. Estas incluyen la reorganización del entorno de trabajo para optimizar la postura y minimizar esfuerzos innecesarios, así como la capacitación continua de los trabajadores en técnicas seguras de levantamiento y en la importancia de incorporar descansos activos durante la jornada laboral. Además de reducir la incidencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos, la implementación de estas mejoras ergonómicas tiene el potencial de aumentar la productividad y eficiencia del laboratorio, al reducir el tiempo perdido por lesiones y mejorar la satisfacción laboral.
Análisis de los riesgos físicos en los trabajadores formales de la avenida Rio Lelia en Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Authors: Alvarado Villegas Maholy Madeline , Sabando Zambrano María Fernanda , Astudillo Martínez Washington Javier
Published: August 2024

El ruido constante puede aumentar los niveles de estrés y contribuir a problemas psicológicos como la ansiedad y la depresión, el mismo interrumpe la concentración y el sueño, lo cual puede afectar el bienestar laboral. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo general, analizar los riesgos físicos en los trabajadores formales de la avenida Rio Lelia de Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, fue basada en el Decreto Ejecutivo 2393 Reglamento de Seguridad y Salud de los Trabajadores y Mejoramiento del Medio Ambiente de Trabajo. La metodología que se empleó en la investigación fue de carácter mixto ya que se llevó a cabo una encuesta y mediante un análisis estadístico se concluyó que los factores de riesgo físico con mayor ponderación fueron: Ruido, Temperaturas y Humedad. La encuesta se la realizó a los 384 trabajadores formales y a los moradores de la avenida Rio Lelia. Donde los resultados obtenidos revelaron que los trabajadores de la avenida en estudio están expuestos a diversos factores de riesgos físicos, la cual se determinó que el riesgo con mayor potencialidad es el Ruido, teniendo en cuenta que los días con mayor incidencia de ruido, que es generado por el tráfico vehicular fueron: Lunes, Viernes y Sábados, con los horarios de 9AM a 11AM ,12PM a 2PM, y de 3PM a 5PM. La medición se la realizó mediante la utilización del equipo de medición (Sonómetro) el cual está debidamente calibrado y certificado, la cual permitió evaluar la intensidad de ruido.
Identification of Subsurface Cavities by Geoelectric Method
Authors: Simpen I. Nengah , Widya Pratiwi Ni Made , Nustriyanti Ni Luh Lira
Published: August 2024

Research has been conducted on the identification of subsurface cavities using geoelectric methods. Subsurface cavity is a natural phenomenon that commonly occurs in areas that have limestone rocks. The existence of underground cavities can result in the occurrence of ablesan in the form of sinkholes. Sinkholes have occurred in several places with varying sizes. Sinkhole as a result of underground cavity, this cavity is very dangerous to the building above it. For this reason, cavity identification needs to be done before starting construction. In this study, cavity identification was carried out using geoelectric methods. The research took three different locations, two where voids were already visible and one as a case study. The result is that the geoelectric method can detect voids very clearly. The gelistrik method is highly recommended as one of the methods to detect voids in the subsurface.
Exploring Factors Limiting Girls’ Participation in Primary School Education: A Case of Sumbawanga District, Tanzania
Authors: Mtulia Jabiri Bakari , Mbega Abdallah Rajabu
Published: August 2024

The study employed a mixed-methods research approach and specifically a cross-sectional survey design. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting 114 respondents and 10 public primary schools. The sample comprised head teachers, other teachers, school management committee (SMC) chairpersons, ward education co-ordinators (WEC), district education officer (DEO), faith-based organizations(FBOs) and non-governmental organizations(NGOs), parents, and pupils in school. Data were collected through questionnaires, interview schedules, documentary review and focus group discussions (FGDs). Qualitative data was subjected to thematic analysis to develop common themes, while quantitative data was analysed descriptively by using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version20. The study established that the main factors that limited girls’ full participation in schools were orphan hood due to loss of parents, poverty, school factors, domestic activities and parental preferences given to male children in education. Based on the results, the study suggests that the government should promptly remove these barriers by implementing comprehensive educational initiatives to address prejudices and promote girls' education.
Effects of Helicobacter pylori Infection on Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Mellitus Diabetics and Non-Diabetics Subjects at Brazzaville University Hospital
Authors: Boyina Gainze , Mikolélé Apendi Ahoui , Pouki Freddy Saturnin , Landry Miguel , Andzouana Mbamognoua Nestor Ghislain , Takale Ragive , Atandi Batchy Aladin , Ngouma-Malonga Ange , Nganga Parfait Christy , Dobhat Choupette Ravelle , Boumba Luc Magloire Anicet , Mokondjimobe Etienne
Published: August 2024

Introduction: H.pylori infection is the most common bacterial infection worldwide and is associated with gastrointestinal diseases and extra-gastrointestinal pathologies such as diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance. Objective: To evaluate insulin resistance in diabetics and non-diabetics infected with H. pylori. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study. 90 patients were selected and divided into two groups, 44 patients with T2DM and 46 non-diabetic patients. All information concerning the age and sex of subjects was collected from medical records. Insulin levels were determined by ELISA, blood glucose and HbA1C levels by Cobas c 311, and the HOMA-IR index was calculated. Results: The mean age of T2DM patients was 51 ± 11 years, and that of NDT patients 40±15 years. Women (68) predominated over men (22), with a sex ratio of 0.32. The mean values for T2DM patients were: glycemia 12.6±2.3 mmol/l, HbA1C 10.37±2.9%, HOMA-IR 2.69±1.35 (p<0.001), Insulinemia 8.71±3.14 μU/ml (p= 0.801). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed: Glycemia OR 2.29 [95% IC 1.80-4.5], HbA1C OR 3.08 [95% IC 0.87-1.02], Insulin OR 1.02 [95% IC 1.0-0.16] and HOMA-IR OR 4.4 [95% IC 0.55-0.95]. Means for NDT infections were: blood glucose 9.7±1.0 mmol/l, insulin 9.7±1.64 μU/ml, HOMA-IR 1.45±0.42, HbA1C 8.6±0.9%. Univariate logistic regression analysis showed: Blood glucose OR1.1 [95% IC1.01-2.14], HbA1C OR 1.35 [95% IC 0.08-1.34], Insulin OR 0.51 [95% IC 0.12-1.08], HOMA-IR OR 2.4 [95% IC 0.32-1.45]. Conclusion: Our study showed a statistical significant difference between H.pylori infection and Insulin resistance, also confirms the link of both.Abbreviations: T2DM: Type two diabetes of mellitus, NDT: No-Diabetics, OR: Odd ratio.
Leadership Communication in Increasing Employee Work Productivity
Authors: Maidin Andi Muh Rusdi , Rajamemang  , Putera Wahyudi , Maidin Muhammad Sabir , Saripuddin
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the communication of leaders to subordinates in improving employee productivity at the Kajuara Sub-District Office. The research methodology uses qualitative type, observation data collection techniques, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of research on the communication of leaders to subordinates in improving employee productivity at the Kajuara Sub-District Office have been carried out optimally, both downward communication and upward communication. The downward communication carried out by the Kajuara Sub-District Head has been carried out optimally, especially in terms of instructions or tasks, rational, ideology, information, and feedback. Likewise, the upward communication at the Kajuara Sub-District Office has been maximized, this is evidenced by the tenure of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) of the Kajuara Sub-District Office, where the average employee tenure is approximately 15 years, of course the employees have experience and understand their duties and functions at the Kajuara Sub-District Office and of course the communication that has been established is very close between superiors and subordinates. The output of this research is in the form of articles published both in print and electronic form, so that the community, especially students, can access easily and at a low cost. The goal is that students can read and know the author's findings regarding the communication of leaders to subordinates in increasing employee productivity at the Kajuara Sub-District Office.
Board Collaboration and Service Delivery in Constitutional Commissions in Kenya
Authors: Ngairah James Liguyani , Namusonge Gregory , Paul Samson Nyangau
Published: August 2024

Constitutional commissions are currently a widely celebrated phenomenon in public governance. Many democracies all over the world, including Kenya have adopted independent constitutional commissions as a system of governance to improve service delivery. Researchers have generally supported the position that board collaboration influences service delivery. The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of board collaboration on service delivery in constitutional commissions in Kenya. The theory was hinged to Stewardship Theory. The study adopted both descriptive survey and exploratory research designs, and used both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The units of analysis were constitutional commissions of Kenya created by the chapter 15 of the Constitution of Kenya and Act of Parliament. The target population was the 202 (CEOs, head of departments and board members) in the constitutional commissions in Kenya. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that board collaboration had a positive and significant relationship with service delivery in the constitutional commissions in Kenya. The study implies that fostering effective board collaboration is crucial for enhancing service delivery in Kenya's constitutional commissions, suggesting a strategic focus on collaborative governance practices.
Strategies for Enhancing Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Secondary Schools in Developing Countries
Authors: Nnonyelu Prince , Dongjie Niu
Published: August 2024

Effective solid waste management in urban secondary schools in developing countries is essential for mitigating environmental and health risks associated with improper waste disposal. This manuscript examines current practices and proposes strategies to enhance solid waste management in these educational settings. Current practices include efforts to reduce packaging materials, promote recycling and composting initiatives, utilize sorting and processing technologies, and implement anaerobic digestion for organic waste treatment. However, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, limited resources, and insufficient awareness among students and staff hinder effective waste management. This study also investigates current solid waste generation rates specific to urban secondary schools, highlighting variability influenced by factors like population density and consumption patterns. The environmental impact of poor waste management includes pollution of air, soil, and water, as well as habitat. Health concerns arise from disease transmission due to breeding grounds for vectors like mosquitoes in stagnant water and exposure to hazardous chemicals from improperly managed waste. To address these challenges, comprehensive strategies are proposed, encompassing infrastructure development, educational programs integrating waste management into the curriculum, community engagement, and policy advocacy. These strategies aim to promote sustainable practices, improve waste segregation, enhance recycling rates, and reduce the overall environmental footprint of urban secondary schools in developing countries. Implementation of these strategies is crucial for fostering a cleaner, healthier environment and empowering future generations with environmental stewardship values.
Effect of Machining Parameters on the Surface Roughness of Medium Carbon Steel Using Lathe Machine
Authors: Sam Ayanam Bassey , Ihom Aondona Paul , Markson Idorenyin E. , Odeh Emmanuel Udama
Published: August 2024

The service life of a machined part depends greatly on the quality of its surface roughness value. Depending on the requirements of the intended service life, machined parts may be smooth or rough. Therefore, the quality of surface finish of machined parts must be closely monitored by technicians, artisans and operators in the shop floor in order to achieve optimal output from machining operations. The quality of surface finish obtained through machining operations are affected by a number of factors. However, the most important factors are the cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut. These are the parameters that directly affect the characteristics of the surface roughness value of a machined component. In this study, an investigation was carried out on the effect of machining parameters on the surface roughness of 0.3% medium carbon steel using the Lathe. All other factors inherent in the cutting operations was held as constant whilst the cutting parameters were intermittently varied. For each combination of cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut, the corresponding value for surface roughness was measured and recorded. The methods of analyses chosen for this study were artificial neural network, response surface methodology and the factorial design. Findings from the study show that the result from artificial neural network and the factorial design method exhibited similar patterns with the results of previous studies which recorded that feed rate was the most significant parameter affecting surface roughness. Also, findings revealed that increasing feed rate, cutting speed and depth of cut would result in a corresponding increase in the surface roughness values. Results obtained through response surface methodology generally did not agree with most of the findings of previous works in literature. Based on the predictive capabilities of the three models, statistical metrics indicated that the ANN model was found to be the best model with a coefficient of determination of 0.9979 and a mean square error of 0.003017. This was followed by the factorial design model with a coefficient of determination of 0.9298 and a mean square error of 0.0980. The model from the response surface methodology came last with a coefficient of determination of 0.9600 and a MSE of 0.1008. From the findings, it is strongly recommended that values of feed rate must be systematically selected during machining operations and the models developed could be used to predict the surface roughness of 0.3% medium carbon steel by technicians and artisans on the shop floor.
BioJava 1.5 beta released
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

Martin Szugat reported that a beta for BioJava 1.5 has been released. New features include: a new biojavax package with extension on the basic functionlity, such as the RichSequence.IOTools and the RichSequence object; a genetic algorithm library; features that allow manipulation of 3D structure files and objects; and non-HMM implementations of the NW and SW alignment algorithms.
CompLife'06 - Day 1
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

CompLife’06 started today in Cambridge, UK. About 80 people are attending the meeting, and topics range from systems biology to QSAR. This evening there was a free software session mostly focussing on opensource software.
Zitieren leicht gemacht – Die Regeln für Zitate im Urheberrecht
Authors: Singson Lea
Published: August 2024

Ob Wissenschaft oder Popkultur – Zitate sind überall! Wie regelt das Urheberrecht Zitate und worauf muss man beim Zitieren achten? Alles Wichtige zum Zitatrecht in diesem Text. Im privaten und professionellen Alltag sind wir permanent mit den Äußerungen anderer Personen konfrontiert. Dies umso mehr seit Voranschreiten der Digitalisierung, etwa in den Sozialen Medien, auf YouTube, in journalistischen oder wissenschaftlichen Texten.
The Molecular Chemometrics Principles #2: be clear in what you mean
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

I noted earlier this week that

[d]uring the week [in Oxford

], someone (name and address is know at the editorial office) commented on the fact that my blog posts are somewhat difficult to follow;
The Bioclipse Workshop is in progress
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

The Bioclipse Workshop is in progress, and Ola is now leading a discussion about future releases and functionality. Proceedings are live updated, and presentation sheets will be available shortly.
Data literacy in the public sector
Authors: Seibold Heidi
Published: August 2024

Have you complained about the inefficiency of public administration before? I think, you're not alone. In this post I want to share my journey with trying to help increase efficiency through data literacy in the public sector.
CDK Bug Squash Party - Day 2
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

Like yesterday

I will give short overview of things done at the Chemistry Development Kit Bug Squash Party (BSP). I think Stefan was the only to fix and close a bug report yesterday.
Bioclipse gets a new extension point
Authors: Willighagen Egon
Published: August 2024

I hacked in a new extension point for Bioclipse yesterday, based on a proposal I made earlier. The new extension point (EP) is called ChildResourceCreator and allows creating child resources for a given IBioResource. One application where this is very useful is the CMLRSS application (earlier blog

), or any RSS or Atom enriched with any other XML language.
“Hope is the Indispensable Life Force”: A Qualitative Study of the Meaning of Hope in the Life Experiences of Lymphoma Patients
Authors: Çetiner Emine , Turan Kavradım Selma , Özer Zeynep
Published: August 2024

Aim Although hope is considered to be of vital importance for cancer patients, it remains uncertain in lymphoma patients. This study aimed to examine the life experiences of patients with lymphoma and reveal the meaning of hope. Method A hermeneutic-phenomenological design was used in this study. 19 lympho¬ma patients who were receiving chemotherapy participated in interviews. Participants were selected through the purposive sampling method, and the interviews were audio-recorded. A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used to analyze the data. Results Three themes and 12 sub-themes emerged that summarized the life experiences of patients and the meaning of hope. These themes were as follows: ‘Being in existence’, ‘Hope is the indispensable life force’, and ‘There is always hope, but it varies’. Within the scope of the sub-themes, this study showed that there were changes in the physical and emotional well-being of participants and the importance of discovering the moment. This study, which reveals the meaning of hope as a “desire to return to routine, a bridge from now to the future”, emphasized that both the patients affect hope and the factors related to the disease. Conclusion This study revealed the changes in the physical and emotional well-being of lymphoma patients, the meaning of hope in their life experiences, and the factors affecting hope. It is thought that the findings obtained will contribute to the provision of psychosocial support and care planning by healthcare professionals to strengthen hope in lymphoma patients and may guide future studies.
The Effect of Social Determinants of Health on Life Expectancy: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Özsaban Aysel , Uslu Esra , Bayram Aysun
Published: August 2024

Aim
This study aimed to examine the effect of social determinants of health on life expectancy.
Method
The retrospective descriptive study data consisted of the life expectancy and social determinants of health secondary data from the Organization for Eco¬nomic Co-operation and Development the Better Life Index database. The database was screened in January 2022. Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the level of relationship between variables. Linear regres¬sion analysis using the backward elimination method was performed on so¬cial determinants of health affecting life expectancy. Reporting is consistent with the STROBE checklist.
Results
The average life expectancy level of the countries is 80.03±4.54. According to the backward elimination method, a one-unit increase in job, health, safety and community levels affects life expectancy by 0.379, 0.486, 0.387, and -0.358 units, respectively (p
PENGARUH GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TERHADAP TAX MANAGEMENT DENGAN FIRM SIZE SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI PADA EMITEN BURSA EFEK INDONESIA SEKTOR PERBANKAN PERIODE 2020-2023
Authors: Wijatmoko Agus , Sumarno M Sumarno M , Rely Gilbert
Published: August 2024

The research aims to analyze the influence of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on tax management in issuers listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the banking sector for the period 2020-2023, with firm size as a moderating variable. The study utilizes panel data from 47 banking issuers over four years, resulting in a total of 188 data points analyzed using SPSS version 26. The findings indicate that GCG and CSR do not significantly affect tax management. Additionally, the size of the issuer does not moderate the influence of GCG and CSR on tax management, indicating that although issuers implement GCG and CSR practices, they have not yet been able to improve the effectiveness of tax management. This finding provides important insights for stakeholders and regulators in understanding the complexities of the relationship between corporate governance aspects, social responsibility, and tax management strategies in banking sector issuers.
Efforts To Empower The Bhabinkamtibmas Blora Police In Supporting Health Protocols During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Adi Nur Sholeh, S.H
Published: August 2024

Currently, Covid-19 is a major problem that is being faced by almost the entire world, including Indonesia. The Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia has multi-sectoral impacts from various aspects, namely health, education, social and economy, including what happened in Blora Regency. Synergy with various parties such as Babinsa, village midwives, village heads and village officials is needed to support health protocols, besides the active role of the National Police in this case Bhabinkamtibmas (Bhayangkara builder of security and public order) is very important in efforts to control the spread, minimize prevention and provide education as well as information to the public regarding Covid-19 in order to create a conducive security and social order situation. The empowerment of the Blora Police bhabinkamtibmas in the target villages or sub-districts has been going well considering the condition of the Covid-19 pandemic in Blora Regency is increasing every day but is not matched by public awareness to comply with the health protocols applied.
PENYALAHGUNAAN OBAT SEBAGAI SARANA UNTUK MENGGUGURKAN KEHAMILAN DALAM PANDANGAN HUKUM PIDANA DI INDONESIA DAN HUKUM PIDANA ISLAM
Authors: Nabila Aulia Nurahma  , Mohammad Nizar Zulmi
Published: August 2024

.Penyalahgunaan zat terkait aborsi adalah masalah utama dengan risiko kesehatan dan etika. Praktek ini melibatkan penggunaan obat-obatan yang tidak diatur dan dilakukan tanpa pengawasan medis yang ketat. Fokus utama artikel ini adalah pada penyalahgunaan obat-obatan yang digunakan sebagai alat aborsi. Artikel ini menyajikan ketentuan hukum penyalahgunaan narkoba sebagai sarana aborsi dari perspektif hukum pidana Indonesia dan Islam. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi bagaimana hukum pidana Indonesia dan Islam memperlakukan penyalahgunaan narkoba sebagai sarana untuk mengakhiri kehamilan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Artinya, penulis tidak menggunakan satu sampel pun. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode kepustakaan dan penulis mengidentifikasi secara sistematis sumber-sumber yang terkait dengan objek. Setelah menerima data, penulis menganalisis data peraturan hukum yang diperoleh pada subjek penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa menurut hukum pidana Indonesia dan hukum pidana Islam, penyalahgunaan zat dalam aborsi membawa hukuman yang berbeda untuk dokter, pelaku aborsi dan pelaku aborsi. Hukuman terberat menurut hukum pidana Indonesia adalah penjara dan denda sebesar Rp. 1 miliar bagi pelaku tindak pidana yang dikenai hukuman Ta’zir menurut hukum pidana Islam