bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PILIHAN DIKSI DALAM KONTESTASI PILPRES 2024 DALAM PERSPEKTIF ANALISIS WACANA KRITIS SEBAGAI PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN LITERASI
Authors: Ni nyoman ayu suciartini  , Payuyasa I Nyoman
Published: July 2024

The diction or terms used in the 2024 presidential election battle are some deliberately coined, while others emerge inadvertently, which can lead to multiple interpretations and meanings. Candidate pairs and, on the other hand, can also decrease electability in the political atmosphere. This study aims to analyze popular diction in the 2024 presidential election, both from social media and the bustling reality in society. This research employs a qualitative descriptive research design with the assistance of data collection methods such as observation, documentation, and literature review. The analytical tool used is Discourse Analysis. The results of this study indicate that the most popular diction often contains meanings that, when dissected using critical discourse analysis, reveal several perspectives related to the significance of the diction. Terms such as "slepet", "samsul", "cawe-cawe", are the most popular diction that influences both social media and the real world. Many posts are inspired by the diction of the 2024 presidential election, which certainly contains certain political meanings. The choice of diction or language by a leader figure greatly determines the process of garnering votes. Recorded in the diction that emerges in the presidential election, this diction can become an advertisement in another form that contributes to increasing electability.
 
Keywords: Discourse analysis, Literacy, education
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL BERBASIS ANIMASI 2D PADA MATAKULIAH DASAR PERPAJAKAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIFITAS MAHASISWA
Authors: Ayu Anom I Gusti , Dita Ardriani Ni Nengah , Santiago Gede Agus
Published: July 2024

Pemanfaatan teknologi dalam pendidikan menjadi fokus utama peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran di era digital. Pendekatan yang menarik adalah pengembangan e-modul berbasis animasi 2D untuk mata kuliah pengantar perpajakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kreativitas siswa melalui e-modul interaktif dan menarik yang muncul dari animasi 2D. Metode pengembangan e-modul melibatkan beberapa tahapan, antara lain analisis kebutuhan, desain konten, dan pengembangan animasi 2D, serta evaluasi dan revisi. Animasi 2D menyampaikan konsep perpajakan secara visual dan dinamis sehingga memudahkan siswa dalam memahami dan meningkatkan daya tarik pembelajaran. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menerapkan e-modul pada proses belajar siswa. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa e-modul berbasis animasi 2D secara signifikan meningkatkan kreativitas siswa dalam memahami materi perpajakan. Interaksi yang diperoleh dari e-modul juga memfasilitasi pembelajaran aktif dan partisipatif. Pengembangan e-modul berbasis animasi 2D pada mata kuliah pengantar perpajakan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman konsep perpajakan dan memperkaya pengalaman belajar mahasiswa melalui pendekatan yang inovatif dan menarik. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya mengintegrasikan teknologi dalam pendidikan untuk menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang inspiratif dan dinamis bagi siswa.
THE EFFECT OF TRI HITA KARANA CULTURE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN VILLAGE CREDIT INSTITUTIONS (LPD) IN BADUNG DISTRICT
Authors: Ni Rai Artini
Published: July 2024

In Bali, the Village Credit Institution (LPD) has emerged as a noteworthy microfinance institution, characterized by its unique ownership structure tied to traditional village institutions. This institution's legitimacy is anchored in Governor of Bali Decree Number 3 of 2017, bolstered by the implementing regulations outlined in Governor of Bali Regulation No. 44 of 2017. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the Tri Hita Karana culture on the financial performance of Village Credit Institutions (LPDs) in Badung Regency. The Tri Hita Karana culture is assessed using subvariables encompassing Parahyangan, Pawongan, and Palemahan elements. The financial performance of LPDs is gauged using the Return On Asset (ROA) ratio. Data collection was conducted through cross-sectional surveys employing a Likert scale, with the Village Credit Institutions (LPDs) in Badung Regency as the unit of analysis. The study involved 55 respondents, specifically the heads of LPDs, selected using Proportional Random Sampling. Path analysis was employed as the method for hypothesis testing. The findings of this research underscore the positive and statistically significant influence of the Tri Hita Karana culture, encompassing its subvariables of Parahyangan, Pawongan, and Palemahan, on the financial performance of Village Credit Institutions (LPDs) in Badung Regency. As a result, it is strongly recommended that LPD leadership actively promotes and integrates the Tri Hita Karana culture into their operations, serving as a guiding principle for LPD managers. This cultural emphasis is poised to enhance the overall financial performance of LPDs, thus fostering sustainable development and empowerment within the local community.
HINDU THEO-LINGUISTICS: SANSKRIT AS THE LANGUAGE OF HINDU THEOLOGY IN LONTAR BHUWANA SANGKSEPA
Authors: Putu Eka Sura Adnyana  , I Nyoman Suarka  , Relin D.E  , Ni Nyoman Suryani
Published: July 2024

Sanskrit has its prestige for the narrators, thus encouraging the narrators to use Sanskrit terminology and Sanskrit vocabulary in the process of composing Kawi literature. One of the types of literature referred to and contains philosophical, religious, and life values is the Tutur text. Bhuwana Sangksepa is a speech text that uses two languages, namely Sanskrit and Old Javanese, in the content of the text. This paper uses the theory of Theo-linguistics which is an interdisciplinary theory, that etymologically comes from the words theology and linguistics.  In addition, to support data acquisition in data collection, it is also combined with interview techniques. Interview techniques are often referred to as interviews. The method of analyzing language research data is the agih method (distributional method) and the translational pairing method. The analyzed data will then be presented using formal and informal methods. Lontar Bhuana Sangkṣepa is one of the important lontar that contains the teachings of Hinduism (Siwatattwa). The text of Lontar Bhuana Sangkṣepa contains a dialog between Bhaṭāra Śiwa and Bhaṭāri Uma accompanied by Bhaṭāra Kumara. Lontar Bhuana Sangkṣepa consists of 128 śloka of Sanskrit with Old Javanese. Lontar Bhuwana Sangkṣepa can be understood as one of the oldest lontars, but after lontar Bhuwana Kośa and Jñana Siddhanta. The texts included in this category are most likely the oldest because as a benchmark for the use of Sanskrit śloka contained in the text, they reflect the situation at a time when Sanskrit texts were still circulating in the archipelago and the language was still actively used and well understood by scholars. The implementation of Sanskrit in śloka through Old Javanese/Kawi language commentary that contains Hindu theological teachings, namely: Bhaṭāra Śiwa, Iṣṭa Dewatā, Sṛṣti Bhuwana Agung, Śūnya, Swara-Wyañjana, Smarana, Nirbāṇa/Nirvāṇa, and Pralaya.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FORMAL PASRAMAN CURRICULUM
Authors: Kusuma Dewi Ni Wayan Sri Prabawati , I Wayan Lasmawan  , I Gusti Putu Suharta
Published: July 2024

Formal Pasraman is a form of Hindu Religious education, which consists of Primary Widya Pasraman, Adi Widya Pasraman, Madyama Widya Pasraman, Main Widya Pasraman and Maha Widya Pasraman. The Pasraman curriculum is regulated in articles 8 and 9, which state explicitly that the curriculum consists of the Hindu religious curriculum and the general education curriculum. The formal pasraman curriculum must be able to meet the competencies of 21st century graduates. The relevance of the formal pasraman structure as well as the rationalization of the curriculum structure that has been stipulated in PMA No. 10 of 2020 is very important to study. For this reason, this research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive research method, in a critical study with a literature study approach. The results of the research were found as follows; 1. The relevance of the pasraman curriculum structure; analyzed from the nine national education standards of education, taking into account aspects of flexibility, the basic logic of the curriculum, dimensions and supporting aspects, it is concluded that the formal pasraman, especially in terms of curriculum structure, is not yet relevant to the needs of the 21st century. others, as well as the orientation of the analysis of the planning context, process and results of formal pasraman content, to create Hindu-based superior quality schools.
 
Keywords: Formal Pasraman, Curriculum Structure, PMA 10 of 2020, National Education Standards, Critical Studies, Hindu-Based Schools.
RELIGIOUS ORIENTATION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION IN RELIGIOUS MINORITY COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS
Authors: Sukarti  , I Made Wiradiana  , I Nyoman Alit  Putrawan
Published: July 2024

The application of religious values can support the creation of harmony in social interactions insociety. Religious diversity can be a beautiful pluralistic description, but it can also hurt the socialinteraction of religious people if each religious group tends to prioritize its egocentricity. Thisstudy aims to analyze religious orientation and social interaction in minority religious communitiesto maintain religious identity. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literaturestudy approach. The results of the study found that religious orientation in minority religiouscommunities in Indonesia tends to be close to religiosity. There is a dialectical tension betweenhumans (as individuals) who intersect with the overall life in society and the construction of belief(faith). For minority groups, religion is always used as a guide or way of life. The noble values ofreligion with high tolerance become a benchmark in the process of interaction with a pluralisticsociety. Efforts to maintain religious identity in minority religious groups are carried out throughcultural and religious syncretism which is the social environment and reference group.
EDUCATION IN INDONESIA: CRITIQUE AND REFLECTIVITY
Authors: Ni Nyoman Perni  , I Made Gede Nesa Saputra  , Kadek Agus Wardana
Published: July 2024

Education is a human medium in knowing and understanding knowledge obtained in a multidimensional manner, both empirical and metaphysical dimensions. Education has benefits in shaping humans who are capable, intelligent, and have a dignified character. As time changes, education is faced with various cases such as the decline of values that have an impact on the low quality of education. In producing valid and reliable data, this paper is made qualitatively. In producing logical data, this paper conducts several forms of data sorting in the form of data reduction, data display, data verification, and data interpretation. In its presentation, the data in this paper is analyzed in a measured and systematic manner. The data in this paper are taken from various phenomena about the dynamics of education in Indonesia obtained from various book literature and various internet sources. The existence of education in Indonesia has a fundamental difference with other countries in terms of goals. Each country has its own idealism in striving for education to have a clear output. In contrast to education in Indonesia, it still seems gray because the objectives of national education are still inclusive and less directed. This existence forms a chaos in the Indonesian education system which tends to be inferior to neighboring countries. The curriculum is constantly changing with the change of leadership, students' manners tend to be lost due to egoism and cultism from parents, forced labor of teachers and additional work outside of class hours, and low appreciation from the management. In order to produce good education, the role of education personnel should be optimized in building a more ideal educational spirit both in terms of character building, work efficiency, and proper appreciation.
WIWA PAWINTENAN CEREMONY IN THE SYSTEM AGURON-GURON IN GRIYA AGUNG BANGKASA BONGKASA VILLAGE, ABIANSEMAL DISTRICT, BADUNG REGENCY
Authors: Putu Eddy Purnomo Arta  , I Nengah Duija  , Ida Bagus Gede Candrawan
Published: July 2024

Pawintenan Wiwa can be said to be at odds with the Balinese tradition of Pawintenan, which is determined according to four methods (heredity, election, nyanjan, and lekesan), but still upholds Balinese traditions by using various ceremonial facilities and rerajahan script. To obtain data, a qualitative approach was used which was presented in qualitative descriptive form.
The research results briefly show that: 1) The Pawintenan Wiwa ceremony aims to achieve religious goals, increase spiritual achievements, carry out boarding chess, serve the people, and referential functions. 2) The aguron-guron mechanism includes the recruitment of mewinten candidates, the learning system, the relationship between teachers and students; teachings or curriculum, student code of ethics, and sanctions. The Wiwa Pawintenan system includes processions, rituals, authority. 3) The implications of the Pawintenan Wiwa ceremony are presented in an analysis of theological implications, social implications, economic implications, symbolic capital.
ETHNOECOLOGY IN BUYAN LAKE CONSERVATION
Authors: Juliasih Ni Ketut Ayu , Sudaryati Ni Luh Gede , Sudiartawan I Putu , Artha I Made Dwi Purnama , Panduyasa I Gede , Suyoga I Putu Gede
Published: July 2024

Ethnoecology is the most recent approach to reveal the complexity of the relationship between belief systems (cosmos), knowledge/cognitive systems (corpus) and praxis (sosio-cultural practices) of local communities which can also be understood as local wisdom. The social phenomena and eco-cultural practices of the people in the Buyan Lake area also show this, so they are appropriately explained on the basis of ethnoecological theory. This qualitative study with descriptive interpretative was carried out for six months (May to October 2023) at the Buyan Lake Area locus. The results of the study show that the people in the Buyan Lake Area really respect the gods who are the rulers of nature who protect the environment of the Buyan Lake Area through the cosmos system, both regarding the mystical belief system revealed in the mythology of the forbidden wood, the gombang-rakrik dragons, the duwe animal, the yellow and the iron soan (springs and channels). Likewise, those who are glorified in the aspect of ruling deities in the Hindu pantheon such as Dewi Danu (lakes gods), Dewi Gangga (river gods), Dewi Gayatri (springs gods), Dewa Vishnu (water gods) and Dewa Sangkara (forest gods). The corpus system concerns their knowledge of the capabilities/availability and utilization of various water resources of Lake Buyan. These two ethnoecological systems form perceptions and underlie practical actions in the form of behavioural adaptations for the conservation of the Buyan Lake Area. The sustainable availability of plant resources around Lake Buyan and its fisheries is also part of its use for periodic rituals (ceremonial means).
RELIGIOUS INTERCONNECTIVITY IN AN EFFORT TO REALIZE GLOBAL PEACE: A PHILOSOPHICAL REVIEW
Authors: Siswadi Gede Agus
Published: July 2024

Religion on the one hand is a way to find true happiness on the basis of love, peace, guarantor of safety, moral guidance for all mankind. However, it is not uncommon that in the name of religion it also causes human suffering, triggers conflicts, wars, and various other sufferings that  are  born  from human  beings in  the  name  of  religion.  Therefore,  this is certainly counter-productive to the principles of religion which contain noble teachings by prioritizing humanity, peace, love and so on. Therefore, inter-religious dialog must be prioritized, in order to create harmony and peace among human beings. This research seeks to find the common ground of religions through qualitative methods and phenomenological approaches. The results of this study show that an inclusive attitude in religion can be realized  through  the  Trilogy  of  Harmony,  namely  1)  Interfaith  Harmony,  2)  Internal Harmony  of  Religious  Believers,  and  3)  Harmony  between  Government  and  Religious People. Furthermore, religion as a social construction process must be able to act as a moral guide for every human being. In principle, religion is expected to be able to guide global ethics, because there is no world peace without interfaith peace, and there is no interfaith peace without interfaith dialog. Also, interfaith dialog starts from 1) parliamentary dialog, 2) institutional  dialog,  3) theological  dialog,  4)  dialog  in  community  life,  and  5) spiritual dialog.
ANALYZING THE DISTURBANCE IN ESTABLISHING THE TRANSCENDENTAL COMMUNICATION: IN THE LIGHT OF YOGA DARŚANA
Authors: I Nengah Lestawi  , Gupta Endy , Ida Bagus Ketut Mantra
Published: July 2024

Transcendental communication is intrapersonal communication that occurs between humans and God. In general, this communication is conducted in various forms, i.e., puja-mantra or prayer, meditation, and other religious and spiritual practices. However, often, the fundamental connectedness that is a fundamental requirement in transcendental communication fails to be actualized. From the perspective of yoga darśana, the failure of true transcendental communication to be actualized is often caused by disturbances in the form of mind modifications (vṛtti) that cause one's consciousness (citta) to spread everywhere and become attached to sense objects. These disturbances must be removed; hence the self could be in a suitable state to establish true connectedness with Īśvara. The discipline of yoga in the form of aṣṭāṅgayoga or ṣaḍaṅgayoga, carrying it out with the spirit of abhyāsa and vairāgyā, is a discipline that can support oneself in eliminating various disturbances. Therefore, one can build one's decent state to establish a perfect connectedness with Īśvara. When the “state” of oneself is free from all forms of disturbance, then true transcendental communication can be actualized. This research uses qualitative methods and the data collected through literature review.
Doença mental e cultura: uma perspectiva antropológica
Authors: Weber César Augusto Trinta
Published: July 2024

As questões ligadas à saúde, especialmente, a doença e a cura, compreendidas enquanto resultantes de fenômenos biológicos, psicológicos, sociais e culturais, são explicadas diferentemente pelos paradigmas das Ciências Biomédicas e das Ciências Sociais.Método: Para essa discussão foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica não exaustiva com destaque para os principais trabalhos abordando as questões relacionadas as contribuições antropológicas para a compreensão da experiência do adoecimento relativo a saúde/doença mental, como significam e como simbolizam aqueles que se encontram envolvidos direta ou indiretamente com esse fenômeno, sob a influência da cultura. Resultados, Discussão e Conclusões: Os estudos evidenciam as contribuições da Antropologia aplicada à Saúde, tanto pelo empréstimo de seu método e técnicas próprios de pesquisa, quanto por todo suporte teórico que a caracteriza como uma disciplina científica de apreensão do fato social e de compreensão dos fenômenos que envolvem o homem e seu modo de vida.
Linguistic methods of representing the images of the main characters in Kawabata Yasunari’s novel “Snow Country”
Authors: Petrenko Aleksandr Igorevich
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the study of features of Kawabata Yasunari's idiostyle in the novel "Snow Country". The subject of description and interpretation are different-level linguistic resources and stylistic means of expression, which serve to verbalize the central artistic idea (artistic hyperconcept), create the image system of the work and participate in the formation of the writer's individual style. The purpose of the study is to identify those author's methods of verbalization of the central artistic idea, which are associated with the representation of the images of the main characters of the work, Shimamura and Komako, correlated and contrasted in the figurative structure of the novel. The initial hypothesis is the idea that the images of the main characters, along with the image of the Milky Way, are part of the complex artistic and figurative structure of the work, embodying the hyperconcept of loneliness as an inability to love. The methodology of the study is determined by contextual, component and conceptual analysis. As the main method of linguistic research in the work is used linguistic-stylistic with the use of semantic-stylistic analysis techniques and the method of "word-image". The novelty of the study lies in addressing a little-studied aspect of the study of the writer's creativity. As a result of the research, the lexical, grammatical (morphological and syntactic) and stylistic, as well as textual means of representation of the images of the main characters, their role in the formation of the author's idiostyle were established. The core image that links all of the above is the image of the male character, Shimamura. It seems promising to apply the obtained results in further study of Kawabata Yasunari's idiostyle on the material of his other works.
Diagnóstico e influência da dopamina na doença de Parkinson
Authors: Santos Déborah Ellen Alves Vieira , Siqueira Emílio Conceição de
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Analisar o diagnóstico e as repercussões dos problemas relacionados à Doença de Parkinson (DP) e o papel desempenhado pela dopamina. Revisão bibliográfica: A DP é uma doença neurodegenerativa que, classicamente, manifesta sintomas motores, como tremores, enrijecimento muscular, bradicinesia e instabilidade postural. Além disso, podem estar presentes sintomas não motores, como declínio cognitivo, distúrbios do sono, depressão e distúrbios gastrointestinais. Sua causa é considerada idiopática, mas está associada à perda de células liberadoras de dopamina na substância negra do mesencéfalo, levando à depleção desse neurotransmissor, o qual desempenha um papel fundamental nas funções motoras do corpo. O diagnóstico e a terapia precoces são vitais, mas, nessa fase, nenhum exame é suficientemente preciso, de modo que a análise dos sintomas e o histórico médico anterior são os fatores determinantes para o diagnóstico. Considerações finais: A DP é um distúrbio neurológico e é mais frequente na população geriátrica. Apesar dos avanços da medicina, ainda é uma condição irreversível, para a qual o manejo farmacológico se baseia na reposição de dopamina, representada pela levodopa/carbidopa, para estabilizar os sintomas, embora não impeça a evolução desfavorável.
Comparison of Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms among Medical and Non-medical Professional Females and its Association with Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Fazal Talha Bin , Razzaq Yumnah , Ijaz Farhat , Razzaq Aamna , Zaheer Saqib , Meral Uzma
Published: July 2024

Objectives:

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) includes psychological and somatic symptoms that start shortly before a woman’s menstruation. They are shown to affect a woman’s life negatively. Theis study aimed to measure the prevalence of PMS levels among the female population of Pakistan, to check its association with depression, anxiety, and stress, and to get a comparative analysis of PMS symptoms between medical professionals, non-medical professionals, and housewives.

Material and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted through online forms using snowball sampling on the sample size of n = 431. The questionnaire employed used shortened premenstrual assessment forms to measure the levels of PMS, along with depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS) to measure the levels and correlate them. Demographics included the name, age, profession, menstrual cycle regularity, pregnancy, contraception use, menopausal symptoms, and psychiatric disorders of the participants. Data analysis using descriptive statistics was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences IBM Statistics 26. Analysis of variance was performed to compare the means. Pearson’s correlation/regression analysis was done to quantify related variables. Parametric test (Independent T test also called student t test) was used to compare quantitative variables. P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistical significance.

Results:

The majority of participants (58.2%) suffered from mild PMS while 39.9% and 8% of them suffered from moderate and severe PMS symptoms, respectively. Normal scores in DASS criteria were most prevalent among study subjects: (34.6%) anxiety, (53.6%) depression, and (47.8%) stress. Anxiety’s “extreme score” of (94%) was the most prevalent, while stress was the least. PMS was greatest in women working in the medical profession, second only to housewives. Depression and stress were most prevalent among women in medicine. Anxiety was highest among housewives.

Conclusion:

Most of our participants (58.2%) suffered from mild PMS, while severe PMS was present in only (8%) of the subjects. A strong correlation between PMS, depression, anxiety, and stress was found.
درجة امتلاك معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية بمحافظة جنوب الشرقية بسلطنة عُمان لمهارات توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي في التعليم
Authors: المسروري فهد سالم سيف
Published: July 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى الكشف عن درجة امتلاك معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية بمحافظة جنوب الشرقية بسلطنة عُمان لمهارات توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي في التعليم، بالإضافة إلى معرفة أثر متغيرات الجنس، وسنوات الخبرة، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي حيث قام الباحث بإعداد استبانة مكونة من (34) عبارة موزعة على (3) محاور هي: مهارات متعلقة بمجال التخطيط، ومهارات متعلقة بمجال التنفيذ، ومهارات متعلقة بمجال التقييم، وبعد التأكد من صدق الأداة وثباتها تم تطبيقها على عينة الدراسة المكونة من (91) معلمًا ومعلمة بمحافظة جنوب الشرقية، وأشارت نتائج الدراسة أن درجة امتلاك معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية لمهارات توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي في التعليم بلغت (2.56 من5) أي بدرجة منخفضة، كما أظهرت النتائج عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (α=0.05) بين الذكور والإناث، وبين مستويات سنوات الخبرة في جميع المحاور، كما أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن أهم البرامج التدريبية المقترحة لتعزيز مهارات توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي في التعليم لدى معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية من وجهة نظرهم هي الواقع المعزز، وتقنيات الواقع الافتراضي، وإنترنت الأشياء، وقد أوصى الباحث بضرورة تنفيذ البرامج التدريبية والورش المناسبة لمعلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية، بهدف تنمية مهارات توظيف الذكاء الاصطناعي، كما قدمت الدراسة مجموعة من المقترحات للدراسات المستقبلية.
FLOW HYDROGRAPH GENERATION FOR MELAWI SUB-WATERSHED USING THE SNYDER SYNTHETIC UNIT HYDROGRAPH MODEL
Authors: Muslim Alfin Islami Ibnu , Soeryamassoeka S. B. , Nirmala Azwa
Published: July 2024

The study, titled "Flow Hydrograph Generation for Melawi Sub-Watershed Using the Snyder Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Model," investigates the hydrological response of the Melawi Sub-Watershed in West Kalimantan to rainfall events using the Snyder Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Model (SUHM). This model, instrumental in areas with limited hydrological data, is well-suited for the Melawi Sub-Watershed. The analysis uncovers a peak discharge (Qp) of 13.671 m³/sec with a time to peak (Tp) of 88.905 hours, highlighting the region’s susceptibility to prolonged rainfall. The model’s parameters, such as Ct and Cp, are used to generate accurate flow hydrographs, which are essential for flood management. The results show varying design discharges for different return periods (Q2 to Q100), providing critical data for flood risk mitigation and infrastructure planning. This research underscores the SUHM's effectiveness in flood forecasting and sustainable development, aiding in resilient flood management strategies and informed infrastructure design in the Melawi Sub-Watershed. The findings of this study also pave the way for future research in hydrology and flood management.
DETERMINATION OF REPRESENTATIVE MOCK MODEL PARAMETERS FOR MONTHLY DISCHARGE CURVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE UPPER KAPUAS RIVER BASIN
Authors: Sutera Mahardika Wira Aji Bayu , Soeryamassoeka Stefanus Barlian , Yulianto Eko
Published: July 2024

Representative Mock Model Parameters for Generating Monthly Discharge Curves in the Upper Kapuas River Basin provide valuable insights into hydrological processes influenced by climatic factors. Potential evapotranspiration peaks in August due to elevated temperatures and intensified sunshine during the 2005 dry season, leading to increased water demand from soil and vegetation. This results in heightened water loss to the atmosphere, reducing available water for river flow and decreasing monthly discharge, which is crucial during dry periods. Effective water resource management strategies are essential to mitigate potential water scarcity. High rainfall in the upstream Kapuas watershed significantly impacts monthly discharge, with increased surface flow directly boosting river discharge. The monthly discharge varies widely between rainy and dry seasons, notably rising during heavy rainfall, potentially causing flooding. Effective watershed management, including runoff management, reforestation, and infrastructure development, is critical to mitigate these impacts and optimize water resources for irrigation and supply, ensuring efficient utilization of increased rainfall. Correlation and RSR test results underscore the model's ability to capture variable relationships and predict outcomes accurately. Strong correlations between 0.8 to 1 and RSR values ranging from 0.5 to 0.7 demonstrate the model's reliability in various scenarios. Models with lower RSR values below 0.5 exhibit exceptional prediction accuracy, emphasizing their utility in diverse applications. These findings highlight the importance of refining models to enhance accuracy and reliability in predictive hydrological applications within the Upper Kapuas River Basin, ensuring adequate water resource management and flood risk mitigation.
Chemical properties of Terminalia catappa wood
Authors: Acheampong Richmond , Antwi Kwaku , Donkoh Mark Bright , Awotwe-Mensah Michael , Dorwu Frank Kofi
Published: July 2024

Ghana’s forest is fast depleting as a result of over-dependency on the traditionally known timber species and high demand for wood products for structural works. This study seeks to determine the chemical properties and basic density of Terminalia catappa wood and its potential for structural application. Three mature trees of Terminalia catappa were acquired based on the diameter at the breast height (dbh) greater than 40 cm. In this study 160 samples of wood were used for the chemical properties and density tests. Chemical analyses were performed by using the TAPPI standards. The study revealed that there were higher cellulose and hemicellulose contents in the sapwood than in heartwood, and in the branchwood than in stemwood. Lignin and extractives content were higher in the heartwood than in sapwood, and in the stemwood than in branchwood. The basic density of the sapwood ranged from 473 to 649 kg/m³ and in the heartwood from 444 to 579 kg/m³ being the highest in the base portion and the lowest in the branches. The difference in wood density, which is greater in the base area than the branches, emphasizes how crucial it is to take wood quality into account for the best possible use across various tree portions. The study also clarifies the wood's suitability for structural and non-structural uses. These findings have the potential to influence sustainable forest management strategies and encourage the use of alternative timber to supplement the resource base.
Effects of applying wax on the colour, glossiness, and whiteness index values of American Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) wood
Authors: Ayata Ümit , Çamlibel Osman
Published: July 2024

In this study, the effects of applying wax on the colour, glossiness, and whiteness index (WI*) values of American black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) wood were investigated. Wax was applied to wooden material surfaces using a brush in one, two, and three layers. Tests were then conducted on surfaces with and without wax. The results were statistically significant according to the multivariate variance analysis. It was determined that the application of wax led to a decrease in L*, ho, and WI* values on the wooden material surfaces (parallel and perpendicular to the fibres), while the a*, b*, and C* parameters increased. In measurements parallel and perpendicular to the fibres, increases were observed in gloss values for two- and three-layer wax applications at 60° and 85°. The ∆L* values were negative when wax was applied in one, two, and three layers, whereas the ∆a*, ∆b*, and ∆C* values were positive. The ∆E* values were determined as 8.41 for one layer of wax, 11.29 for two layers, and 11.59 for three layers. Given the similarity between the ∆E* values of two and three layers of wax, it can be inferred that a third layer may not be necessary.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING MARKETS- EVIDENCE FROM BANK OF INDUSTRY LAGOS NIGERIA
Authors: Ilori Emmanuel Idemudia , Ile Isioma Uregu
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The enormous impact of the micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in emerging economies is invaluable vis-à-vis competitiveness of national economies, productivity, growth, employment prospects, poverty reduction and sustainable livelihood has long been recognised widely. This paper critically examines the Bank of Industries (BOI) initiatives to facilitate the development of entrepreneurial activities within the MSMEs sector in Nigeria. The study selected 128 agribusiness entrepreneurs within Lagos metropolis using structured questionnaires and interview schedules for BOI officials.
 
Methodology: The paper espouses mixed methodology incorporating qualitative and quantitative approaches relying on primary and secondary data with empirical evidence presented and analysed using SPSS.
 
Findings: The core motives of this paper are to appraise extensively the disbursement of MSMEs intervention funds to entrepreneurs, the BOI supportive mechanism to extensively support MSMEs sector and to ascertain the effectiveness of BOI monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems on programs if any.
 
Results and Discussions: The study revealed the constraints impeding the BOI capacity to overhaul the MSMEs sector vis-à-vis internal and environmental influences. Likewise, the institution initiatives to support the MSMEs sector embraces capacity building and capital available for entrepreneurs to harness the bank’s programs characterised by numerous factors revealed within the study. The paper uncovered the BOI meaningful role which includes business linkages, jobs opportunities and poverty alleviation with significant impact to stimulate economic development and recommended that the BOI should circumvent political interference and partisan politics, incorporate result-based monitoring and evaluation systems for the institution programmes, publicity and awareness of the BOI programmes and initiatives, the removal of stringent loan conditions to enable fund accessible to entrepreneurs.
 
Conclusion: If the findings from the study are well harnessed, the recommendations will reposition BOI policies and programs for effectiveness and vastly boost the entire MSMEs sector and the nation’s economy at large.
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL CULTURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CREATIVE PERFORMANCE (AN APPLIED STUDY OF A SAMPLE OF IRAQI COMMERCIAL BANKS)
Authors: Al-Dulaimi Mohammed Abdulkareem Hasan , Turki Ahmed
Published: July 2024

Objective: The current study was based on three variables that interact with each other, where (human resources management) is considered an independent variable, (digital culture) is a mediating variable, and (creative performance) is a dependent variable. The goal of the study is determined by determining the nature of the relationship and the impact between the variables of the study.
 
Theoretical Framework: This topic presents the most important concepts and theories on which the research is based. Human Resource Management, Digital Culture, and Performance] stand out, providing a solid foundation for understanding the context of the investigation
 
Method: An exploratory analytical approach was used, as the study relied on a stratified random sample of workers in Iraqi telecommunications companies. (310) questionnaires were distributed, and the number of invalid returned questionnaires was (5), while the total number of questionnaires suitable for statistical analysis was (305), with a response rate of (95%). Advanced statistical software (AMOS.V.26) and statistical software (SPSS.V.26).
 
Results and Discussion: A set of conclusions were noted, the most important of which are: There is an influence relationship between human resources management and digital culture. There is a significant influence relationship between human resources management practices and creative performance. Culture plays a complete and partial mediating role in the relationship between human resources management practices and creative performance.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insight into how the findings can be applied or influence practices in the field of human resource management, digital culture and innovation performance. These implications may include for the banks sampled in the study and the services they provide.
 
Originality/Value: The importance of this study came from the scarcity of studies that attempted to identify and understand the nature of the relationship between variables (human resources management, digital culture, creative performance), as well as the current study’s attempt to address a realistic problematic problem that directly affects the performance of employees in Iraqi banks.
CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS IN THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY
Authors: Fatiha Lakhdari , Nassima Hifri Amel
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study aims to examine the legal liability of tobacco companies regarding violations of quality and safety laws, with a focus on how these violations impact public health and community safety. The research seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal mechanisms available to hold these companies accountable and impose appropriate penalties.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study is based on a review of legal and health literature addressing the impact of tobacco products on public health, along with an analysis of the policies and regulations governing the tobacco industry. The research highlights the challenges in enforcing quality and safety laws and suggests ways to overcome them to enhance consumer protection.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: An analytical methodology was employed, focusing on the study of judicial cases related to tobacco company violations. Data was collected from reliable legal sources and international health reports, and the legal experiences of various countries were reviewed to understand how they have dealt with tobacco company violations.
 
Findings: The findings revealed significant disparities in the enforcement of quality and safety laws on tobacco companies across different countries. It was found that companies often exploit legal loopholes to avoid stringent penalties. However, some countries have successfully reduced health damages by imposing strict penalties and raising public awareness about the risks of tobacco.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implications: The study demonstrates that strengthening the enforcement of laws related to the quality and safety of tobacco products can significantly reduce the severe health impacts caused by smoking. The research provides recommendations for improving public policies and encouraging collaboration between legal and health authorities to achieve better consumer protection.
 
Originality/Value: The value of this study lies in presenting a comprehensive perspective on the necessity of enhancing the legal accountability of tobacco companies. It highlights the importance of developing stringent and integrated laws that address the current challenges in the tobacco industry, contributing significantly to improving public health and community safety.
Research on the Way to Improve the Comprehensive Quality of Students in Higher Vocational Colleges
Authors: Li Jing
Published: July 2024

In the new era, the demand for high-quality professional and technical personnel in human life is increasing day by day. Improving students’ comprehensive quality has become an important trend in education reform and teaching in higher vocational colleges. This requires teachers in higher vocational colleges to deeply understand the physical and mental characteristics of contemporary students and the industry’s requirements for the comprehensive quality of professional and technical personnel. Then, only the content of higher vocational education can be optimized while innovating the way of education and cultivating vocational students with good comprehensive quality in the new era. This article will start from the basic requirements of the comprehensive quality of students in higher vocational colleges, analyze the current situation of the comprehensive quality of students in higher vocational colleges, and bring up an effective way to improve the comprehensive quality of students in higher vocational colleges.
Teaching Reform and Practice of Mechanical Principles in Application-Oriented Universities under the Background of “New Engineering”
Authors: Cheng Siqi , Deng Nana , Jia Tianyi , Ma Xiaowen
Published: July 2024

In the context of new engineering disciplines, the reform and practice of teaching Mechanical Principles courses in application-oriented universities are especially important. With the continuous update of technology and the rapid development of industry, traditional courses on mechanical principles can no longer meet the needs of modern engineering education. Therefore, application-oriented universities should start practicing the reform of Mechanical Principles courses to better cultivate students’ practical abilities and innovative thinking. In this regard, this article first elaborates on the significance of the teaching reformation of the Mechanical Principles course in application-oriented universities under the background of “New Engineering”, then analyzes the shortcomings in the teaching of the Mechanical Principles course in application-oriented universities, and proposes practical and feasible reformation strategies for reference.
The Development Process of Dongbei Dagu Vocal Music
Authors: Li Yang
Published: July 2024

Dongbei Dagu is a traditional folk music that originated in Northeast China and has a history of more than 200 years. After long-term evolution and development, it has formed unique musical characteristics and cultural values and occupies a very important position in the field of traditional Chinese music. This article mainly introduces the development process of Dongbei Dagu, and sorts out the artistic characteristics of Dongbei Dagu in different periods, which plays a positive role in the research and protection of Dongbei Dagu in universities.
The Art of Humor and Irony in Mark Twain’s The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg: From the Perspective of the Construction of the Plot
Authors: Liu Dan
Published: July 2024

Mark Twain, a prominent critical realist, is also known as an extraordinary master of humor in the 19th century. Pungent but exquisite ironies and a sense of humor are ubiquitous in his works, the hypocritical nature of American capitalism is revealed profoundly, especially in his most important one The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg, whose plot was quite ingenious, full of quick-witted ironies exhibited by the fascinating beginning, thrilling climax, and the dramatic ending incisively and vividly. Thus, the thesis mainly analyses the art of humor and irony from the perspective of the construction of the plot.
Learning the third language and its facilities and difficulties or challenges – the centers of languages in the city of Erbil as an example
Authors: Abdurahman Ehmed Mizgin , Kamal Abduljabar Hevin
Published: July 2024

We can learn the first language (mother tongue) and the second language easily and whatever the way is, but learning the third language depends on the situation, the age, time, sex, how you think and whether you want to get a job or any other reasons. Learning the third language may be easy to us or hard, this is quite different from one person to another; some people can acquire it in an easy way and some may not acquire it in an easy way or should try hard to get it, this research is entitled (Learning the third language and its facilities and difficulties or challenges – the centers of languages in the city of Erbil as an example): are attempts to clarify the aspects that may make obstacles to learn the third language. Of course the main problem is the language, and learning the third language is the same as the first and second languages you might face the same obstacles. In this research we try to focus on the motivations that make you learn the third language in the simplest way, or vice versa. This is worth a lot of discussions and exchanging ideas and that led the linguists to be divided into two different groups, each has many evidences to approve that. This matter is clarified and being focused on depending on a referendum held in four centers of languages in the city of Erbil.
COVID‑19 and the Stock Market Crash: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Nurcahyono N. , Purwanto D.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the market response, measured by abnormal returns, cumulative abnormal returns and average abnormal returns. The authors use OLS events and regression analysis methods to measure market response at three-time intervals: in the beginning of COVID‑19, during the onset of Delta and Omicron viruses. OLS is used to measure the capital market reaction in the window (–10, +10) for each industry index. The results of the study show that investors reacted very sharply to the onset of COVID‑19, which caused high volatility in the market. Most abnormal returns after the pandemic announcement reacted negatively. Only three sectors — consumer, infrastructure and trade — were in the safe zone. At the same time, the spread periods of Delta and Omicron viruses are characterized by slight differences in the average abnormal yield after the announcement. The results of a study in three time frames concluded that the market response was significant only to five-day (0, +5) ads based on AAR and CAAR.