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Hydration Practices in Older Adult Residential Care Homes: A Scoping Review
Authors: Vella Marisa , Sciberras Narmaniya Alan , Micallef Francesca
Published: June 2023

Older people may be unable to maintain adequate hydration due to decreased fluid intake and increased fluid loss. Residents in care home settings are particularly vulnerable and at an increased risk of dehydration. This is associated with poor outcomes and can lead to severe consequences. Local data on hydration practices within residential care homes is scarce. We therefore sought out to explore evidence on hydration practices, with a view to inform local practice and identify any gaps for future research. A scoping review was conducted and guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and OMalley (2005). A search of ten databases: CINAHL, ProQuest: Health Research Premium Collection, SAGE Premier, Cochrane Library, Springer Journals, WILEY Interscience, BioMed Central, Science Direct Freedom Collection, PubMed (Medline), and Northumbria University Library Search, yielded 36,692 citations, of which 11 papers were selected. Articles from 2015, available in full-text and English language, conducted in Europe and published in peer-reviewed journals, were included in the review. The final 11 papers were subjected to data charting, followed by qualitative thematic analysis, and presented as a narrative synthesis. The three main emerging themes include strategies to promote hydration, assessment of hydration status and interventions that promote hydration. Challenges in reducing dehydration, implementing consistent assessment techniques and interventions remain heterogeneous, thus leaving gaps and uncertainty in standards and benchmarks that will support hydration practices in residential care home settings. Future research on addressing individual needs of residents adopting a person-centred approach is highly recommended.
An Analysis of the Improvement of a Slate Debris (Deffun) Roof Properties with the Addition of Different Additives
Authors: Farrugia Anthea , Agius Jesmond
Published: June 2023

Finding the right balance between retaining certain traditions present in a traditional building and providing great comfort to reach todays standards and expectations can be challenging. The slate debris (deffun) roofing system is a topic to question regarding this matter, as the present situation allows for this mortar to be removed or covered completely due to the excessive maintenance it requires, as well as its ability to easily form cracks and allow water to penetrate through. This paper focuses on incorporating four different additives (polypropylene fibre, glass powder, cactus juice and kaolin clay powder) to a slate debris mortars mixture to improve the performance of this mortar, focusing on water retention improvement, while keeping aesthetic features present in these traditional buildings.A quantitative approach was used, and two experimental procedures were carried out; a water absorption test, which was held under laboratory conditions, and a homemade setup experiment tested for water absorption and water run-off upon different inclination setups. Regression analysis together with statistical analysis was used to determine whether there is a statistical difference when additives are included with the mix or not. Results have shown that all four different mixes improve the water absorption of the slate debris with polypropylene fibre mix performing the best. There was no statistical difference between the water runoff results through the assembled models, but these results indicated why slate debris roofing is constructed with a high inclination.
Excess Baggage: Exploring Triggers of Worry and Stress in Young Students
Authors: Darmanin Melanie
Published: June 2023

Throughout their primary school years, children are likely to experience feelings of stress or worry, triggered by elements within the school setting. While these terminologies indicate negative connotations, such feelings can differ in consistency and are known to occur when young children respond negatively to situations that are considered problematic. The research study presented in this paper is analysed from a sociological perspective and it examines the triggers of worry and stress in young school children and what form of action is taken by parents in such instances. The insights and opinions of parents regarding how schools can contribute and support such students are also critically examined. Data was gathered from parents with children between the ages of 3 and 8 years through online questionnaires that were analysed qualitatively employing a thematic approach, while quantitative data was used in order to quantify the responses and present demographic information. The findings indicate that the most common causes of worry and stress in young children are linked to social, academic, logistical, and situational factors including, but not limited to, attachment, bullying, changing of teachers, academic load, and online exclusion. Data also suggests that most parents took action when their children expressed feelings of worry or stress; this included the elements of discussions, guidance and reassurance. The findings further revealed that the school staff were rarely informed about such situations, which raises a concern in terms of communication practices between stakeholders.
The Role of Physical Education in Promoting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Adolescents: The Perception of Maltese Physical Education Teachers and Sports Lecturers
Authors: Gatt Anna Maria
Published: June 2023

Statistics published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2020 state that an estimated one out of every seven adolescents worldwide suffers from a mental health condition. In an era which places mental health and well-being (MHWB) on top of international agendas and policies, it is important to now focus on how to implement preventive measures. Schools can be an effective setting but unfortunately interventions in schools still only target diagnosed cases. Physical activity (PA) has been proven as an effective tool in addressing MHWB and it is mostly during physical education (PE) lessons that adolescents in schools get exposed to PA. However there is a lack of programmes and innovations that target the MHWB of students through PE. This study aims at addressing this gap by initially identifying the perception of local PE teachers and sports lecturers about the role of PE in promoting MHWB. A constructive grounded theory approach was adopted for this study in which four PE teachers and sports lecturers co-constructed knowledge with the researcher. A conceptual model emerged from an initial analytical framework that analysed the PE scenario, the pedagogical practices implemented to address the current diverse scenario, and the resulting consequences and outcomes in relation to MHWB. The model revolves around the casual atmosphere which characterises the PE lesson and which leads to the development of a relationship of trust between the students and the teacher. If the practices implemented address the students specific needs and preferences as well as equip them with life, carry-over skills, then PE can be a catalyst in addressing the MHWB of adolescents.
Tourists Perceptions of Road Safety in Malta
Authors: Grixti Darren , Falzon Rose
Published: June 2023

The aim of this research is to understand tourists perceptions about road safety in the Maltese islands. Its objective is to determine the issues related to road safety that are experienced by tourists visiting the country and to suggest interventions that might improve road safety in local tourist areas. Road accidents can have far-reaching effects including death and serious injuries. Despite tourism being one of the largest contributors towards the GDP of Malta, there is a lack of research that studies the effect of road safety on tourists visiting the country.A qualitative research design using narrative inquiry was utilized in order to understand the experiences and perceptions of three participants. A collaborative narrative was written for each participant and, following the process of thematic narrative analysis, a total of three common narrative themes together with four sub-themes were identified. These highlight three main factors which affect tourists perceptions of road safety in Malta: (1) excessive amount of traffic on Maltas roads; (2) lack of discipline by Maltese road users; and (3) inadequate pedestrian zones. Conclusions drawn from this study indicate that these issues can be addressed through policy changes, such as increasing pedestrian zones and enhancing pedestrian safety within the existing urban context, more bicycle lanes in the Maltese road network, improving the frequency and reliability of the public transport service, and stricter enforcement. Finally, recommendations for further research on the topic of road safety within the local context are discussed.
Efficient Irrigation Decision-Making with the Use of Soil Tensiometers: A Case Study in the Maltese islands
Authors: Galea John , Terribile Kimberly , Abela Joseph J. , Borg Malcolm
Published: June 2023

The Maltese islands face challenges of water scarcity owing to a lack of rainfall and limited water resources (RDP 2021). The main sources of water for agriculture in Malta come from the mean sea-level aquifer, the perched aquifer, rainwater harvesting, and treated sewage effluent. However, most of these are dependent on precipitation which is another problem in itself due to the scarcity of rainfall in more recent years. Although soil tensiometers have been in use in agriculture for decades, in Malta there is no evidence of their use. Research was done on the potato crop variety Cara which was divided into two groups: the control which was irrigated by observation of the crop and soil, and the experimental group which was irrigated using soil tensiometers. The irrigation volume was recorded for each group and, during harvesting, the weight and number of tubers were recorded. This experiment demonstrated that the water use efficiency can be improved with the use of soil tensiometers and that the application of soil tensiometers in potato cultivation can reduce the amount of water consumed whilst attaining good yields.
An Appraisal of Cognitive Skills Acquired Through a Culinary Program While Using the Instructional Methods of In Vivo and Video Modelling
Authors: Callaby Floridia David
Published: June 2023

The study focuses on what helps improve learning for people with intellectual disabilities. Participants participated in a research project that consisted in a cooking programme that is a part of the independent living programme. During this study, the participants conducted five different cooking sessions to learn about cooking. The participants were informed that they will also be assessed formatively for cognitive skills that are learnt through the lifespan of the cooking programme. The cooking component is a part of the overall programme that prepares people with intellectual disabilities for future employment, some of whom also choose the hospitality sector. For this study, the chosen focused on independent living skills. The study set out to conduct a pretest-posttest type of experimental study where learners underwent a five-part cooking programme via the instructional methods of in vivo and video modelling. The participants were then asked to complete the task at home by themselves with the use of the video that had been recorded in class. Participants were also asked to present their work at the following session. After each recipe was completed, the participants were asked to reflect on their cooking journey via a form that was filled in online. As with pretest and posttest experiments, the participants were assessed before the experiment and were asked to fill in a similar form questioning them about whether their cognitive skills improved over the course of the five sessions by the end of the project. The results showed that there are a number of aids and barriers when completing tasks. Furthermore, having a personal instructor and the use of video were the preferred forms of learning among this study group. Following visual instructions was also perceived to ameliorate the learning experience of people with intellectual disabilities. Another aspect of learning that emerged was learning that occurred through the use of the different senses. Seeing and listening to the videos with the possibility of fuller control as to when to start, stop or repeat the video also helped. Tasting and smelling the food gave more control too because the results were more tangible.
An Analysis of Goals Scored in the Maltese Football Premier League 2018-2019
Authors: Sciberras Charles , Attard Karl , Muscat-Inglott Matthew , Cumbo Renzo Kerr
Published: June 2023

Given that goal scoring is the ultimate performance objective in football, thepresent case study aimed at a thorough dissection of a census of goals scored duringthe BOV Premier League 2018/19 season in Malta. A quantitative methodology was used,incorporating a range of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for the analysis ofthe large pool of data collected. From a total of 495 goals scored in the 182 matches playedthroughout season 2018/19, 491 goals were considered in this study. Video recordings weredownloaded from InStat, and the relevant data operationalised according to pre-set criteriausing notational analysis. The paper presents spatio-temporal descriptive statistics aboutthe goal-scoring patterns and trends, as well as results from several post hoc hypothesistests. Findings indicated that while a majority of the time the first team to score went onto win the match, this trend tapered off towards the end of the season, with the outcomeof matches rendered increasingly unstable as the season progressed. The majority of goalsresulted from possession play, followed closely by direct play. Most goals materialised inthe second half of play, with the final 15-minute phase of the match, specifically, producingthe highest proportion of goals overall. Through spatial analysis this study looks at thepitch location where goal actions started and ended, as well as the goal net location inwhich the goals were finally scored. The paper ultimately presents these empirical findingswith a view to informing match analysts, coaches and other stakeholders wishing togeneralise the patterns and trends identified, to substantive strategic considerations forthe continuing enhancement of performance standards in local football.
Processes in the Formation of Student and Professional Identities A Study of Education Degree Students in a VET institution
Authors: Vassallo Nadia Maria , Muscat Kenny
Published: June 2023

A growing body of research in education shows that students opportunities for academic identity development impacts their academic achievement (Vassallo2014). However, despite a recognition of the importance of identity development and the myriad of initiatives to enhance students identity development and sense of belonging, the latter continue to fail to obtain an academic identity (Farrell 1990). Unfortunately, this is so to the extent that many report a negative or insecure academic self-concept and identity, hence shortchanging students in their preparedness when entering increasingly complex professional workplaces. Jensen andJetten(2016) argue that the inability to develop a professional identity limits students understanding of the relevance of their studies and leads to uncertainty, stress, and poor academic achievement.Professional identity is comprised of two distinct professional paradigms: social, which is characterized by doing, and psychological, which is characterized by being. As such attitudes,behaviours,and ethics are as necessary as knowledge,skills,and competences. One without the other presents an incomplete conception of professional identity (Criggerand Godfrey 2014; McCammon and Brody 2012).This paper focuses on the first stage of a three-year research study and looks intothe students positionalities and perspectives of current and future self as they embark on a three-year education degree programme. The researchers use a qualitative approach to understand the students academic and/or professional identities and the life trajectories which led to their current self, with primary data being collected from life histories, reflections, and focus groups. Inductive qualitative content analysis revealed that personalities and lifelong trajectories impact students perceptions and positionalities on a personal, academic, and professional level and that these may limit or enhance growth. Engaging in reflexive practices enhances awareness, leading to liberation and further growth.
Design and Development of an FPGA Board for Software-Defined Radio Research
Authors: Zammit Joseph A. , Cauchi Christopher , Lia David
Published: June 2023

This paper describes the design and development of a cost-affordable yet powerful software-defined radio system. The main application environment of the board is in academia where it is used to deliver a multidisciplinary approach in a number of fundamental engineering topics in communications. A moderately fast ADC together with an audio DAC are used for the analog components while an off-the-shelf FPGA is used as the digital processing element. To demonstrate the boards capabilities, hardware blocks to demodulate amplitude modulation and digital modulation were developed.
How Can Learning Art in a VET Context Enhance the Social and Emotional Development of Students?
Authors: Chircop Claudia Anne
Published: June 2023

Art acts as a social cement and a community of minds. In this research, level five students in an art institution were studied. The results show that the created artworks managed to convey more than was originally intended. Art can express concepts which are not visible and can be a tool to see through the thoughts of the artist, specifically those thoughts that cannot be explained in a tangible way. Through its playful and creative nature, art creates the perfect space for capturing the essence of things through metaphor. The beauty of metaphor is that it maintains the ability to have a deeper meaning than what can be perceived at its surface, making it versatile and adaptive as it recalls different memories and streams of thought that are within each different viewer. Moreover, results have shown that art can be a safe space to go to for self-reflection and quiet time, where the student can reflect on their current emotional state and process the fast-paced life which we currently live in. Art can prompt a creative attitude that is expressed through exciting energy which enhances the capacity of communication and healthy social interactions. This expresses the need for more opportunities in which students can express their artistic development.
MAKANAN “BUBUR DINIYOHU” SEBAGAI DAYA TARIK KHAS WISATA GASTRONOMI DI KOTA GORONTALO
Authors: Ichsan Tazkiya Nurmaya , Ihalauw John JOI , Soeroso Amiluhur
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tantangan bubur diniyohu dan bagaimana strategi pengembangan terhadap bubur diniyohu sebagai daya tarik khas wisata gastronomi di Kota Gorontalo. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi langsung mengenai gastronomi bubur diniyohu, wawancara tidak terstruktur dan survei berisikan permasalahan masalah pada gastronomi bubur diniyohu, serta dokumentasi berupa referensi, kutipan, dan gambar atau foto. Analisis data menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dan analisis celah untuk mengetahui komponen wisata gastronomi dan komponen kualitas layanan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kota Gorontalo belum tersedia kawasan khusus daya tarik khas wisata gastronomi, tidak ada-nya wadah informasi mengenai gastronomi bubur diniyohu dan tempat penjualan bubur diniyohu, bubur diniyohu belum dikemas dengan menarik dan unik, cita rasa yang belum variative dan belum diterapkan edukasi mengenai gastronomi bubur diniyohu. Strategi yang dilakukan untuk mengembangkan gastronomi bubur diniyohu ialah adanya kerjasama antar pemangku-kepentingan dengan cara membuat kegiatan memasak, melestarikan, dan memperkenalkan bubur diniyohu dan makanan khas Gorontalo kepada generasi muda dan wisatawan
ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN EVENT HALLOWEEN NIGHT TEROWONGAN CASABLANCA OLEH DOUBLE M
Authors: Chenardo Aurellia Apriani David , Rosanto Stephanie
Published: June 2023

Pandemi COVID-19 sudah berlangsung selama 2 tahun sehingga menyebabkan banyaknya penundaan acara. Dunia pariwisata meredup sejak pandemi resmi dideklarasikan secara nasional dan internasional. Tidak mudah menghidupkan kembali dunia pariwisata di tengah pandemi COVID-19, event Halloween “Terowongan Casablanca” berhasil meningkatkan minat masyarakat untuk mencari hiburan kembali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji bagaimana event tersebut dapat berhasil memenuhi harapan. Event Halloween "Terowongan Casablanca" merupakan event yang diselenggarakan oleh JKT GO dan Rumah Hantu Indonesia yang dikelola oleh Double M Event Organizer. Event ini merupakan wahana rumah hantu yang dikemas dengan konsep terbaru, yaitu drive-thru. Konsep ini bertujuan untuk menghindari kontak langsung hantu buatan dengan pengunjung. Penelitian kualitatif desktiptif ini menganalisa event drive-thru ini. Walaupun kematangan persiapan yang tidak sempurna dikarenakan konsep yang baru tentunya memiliki banyak aspek yang sulit untuk dipresiksi, event ini mendapatkan respon yang sangat positif dilihat dari antusiasme masyarakat hingga membuat penyelenggara bersemangat untuk menggunakan konsep yang sama di wilayah atau kota lainnya. Faktor promosi juga menjadi faktor penting selain konsep acara ini.
UPAYA PENGEMBANGAN KOMPONEN 4A EKOWISATA MUNJANG MANGROVE DESA KURAU BARAT GUNA MENINGKATKAN MINAT KUNJUNG WISATAWAN
Authors: Sofiani Sofiani , Yulia Tatiana Putri , Mautri Sudana Mareta
Published: June 2023

Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki berbagai macam formasi hutan berdasarkan tempat tumbuhnya, mulai dari hutan hujan tropis, hutan musim, hutan gambut, hutan rawa, hutan pantai, dan hutan mangrove. Kabupaten Bangka Selatan yang memiliki hutan mangrove terluas di Pulau Bangka. Hutan Mangrove Munjang atau Munjang Mangrove, merupakan destinasi wisata yang diresmikan pada Juni 2017, akan tetapi jumlah wisatawannya mengalami penurunan hal ini karena ada beberapa komponen 4A yang rusak dan tidak terurus oleh pihak pengelola. Dengan adanya penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan saran dan masukan dalam penyelesaian permasalahan yang di hadapi mengenai penurunan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan Ekowisata Munjang Mangrove. Metode pengumpulan dan analisa data pada penelitian ini adalah dengan wawancara terstruktur kepada pengelola mengenai Munjang Mangrove dan wisatawan yang pernah berkunjung. Peneliti menggunakan teknik observasi, hal ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi secara fakta langsung pada pengelola Munjang Mangrove. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah upaya pengembangan komponen 4A terutama atraksi dan amenitas Ekowisata Munjang Mangrove belum optimal dilakukan. Tidak ada upaya pengembangan dari segi komponenen accessibility. Upaya pengembangan tersebut meliputi penambahan speedboat tracking, pondok dan café serta peningkatan kualitas pelayan pengelola. Saran dari penelitian ini diharapkan pemerintah lebih aktif mengantisipasi kasus illegal loging yang masih terjadi terutama pada Ekowisata Munjang mangrove. Diharapkan pengelola tidak berfokus pada penambahan indikator komponen yang telah ada tetapi melakukan penambahan indikator komponen 4A yang baru untuk wisatawan.
If I don’t share my unforgettable journey, I'll lose it! Young travellers’ propensity to share e-WOM on social media
Authors: Anggarawati Sularsih , Saputra Fachri Eka
Published: June 2023

This study investigates what makes young people want to share photos, videos, and live streams of their travels on social media sites, such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. In this study, the propensity of young travellers to share their travel experiences on social media is influenced by four factors: a need for uniqueness; self-actualization; travel experience; and a reflected appraisal of self. These four factors are considered significant predictors of the propensity to share on social media. This study uses a quantitative approach through a questionnaire and online surveys (Google Forms). The research population comprises young travellers between 16 and 25 who enjoy posting about their travels on social media. The study included 150 people, 146 of whom qualified for further examination. The data were analysed using multiple regression analysis. The results indicated that the need for uniqueness, self-actualization, travel experience, and reflected appraisal of self all positively and significantly impact the propensity to share travel experiences on social media. The implications of this study include both practical and empirical contributions. In practice, a good understanding of the behaviour of young tourists will enable destination managers to increase their involvement in electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM). This study adds to what we know about what makes young consumers share their e-WOM experiences.
Tinjauan Yuridis Terhadap Pidana Mati Bagi Pelaku Tindak Pidana Korupsi
Authors: Ahyanahdi Yana Ahya
Published: June 2023

Pidana mati masih diakui keberadaannya di Indonesia. Pidana mati merupakan sanksi terakhir dalam penegakan hukum pidana. Pidana mati terdapat dalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP) dan Undang-Undang diluar KUHP salah satunya Undang-Undang Tindak Pidana Korupsi. Pidana mati terhadap pelaku tindak pidana korupsi dapat dijatuhkan dalam keadaan tertentu. Yang dimaksud keadaan tertentu adalah keadaan yang dapat dijadikan alasan pemberatan pidana bagi pelaku tindak pidana korupsi. Tindak pidana korupsi di Indonesia telah terjadi secara luas, tidak hanya merugikan keuangan negara, tetapi juga merupakan pelanggaran terhadap hak-hak sosial dan ekonomi masyarakat. Tindak pidana korupsi tergolong sebagai kejahatan yang pemberantasannya harus dilakukan secara luar biasa terlebih-lebih  pada tahun 2020 dimana mobilitas masyarakat dibatasi berpengaruh terhadap keadaan ekonomi Indonesia maka dana bansos adalah salah satu solusinya, namun ternyata dana tersebut di korupsi. Permasalahan yang dihadapi adalah apakah penegakan hukum terhadap tindak pidana korupsi bantuan sosial jika dikaitkan dengan Undang-undang Tipikor bisa ditegakkan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif, sumber data yang diperoleh melalui studi perpustakaan dan dokumen hukum, kemudian data yang diperoleh dan terkumpul dalam penelitian dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan yaitu tentang penegakan hukum terhadap tindak pidana korupsi bantuan sosial jika dikaitkan dengan Undang-Undang Tipikor, dan  tentang pidana mati dalam tindak pidana korupsi.
Peningkatan Pajak Daerah Pada Usaha Mikro Kecil Dan Menengah Dari Sektor Restoran
Authors: Wisnucahyo Ferry
Published: June 2023

Sebagaimana kita ketahui bahwa sumber pendapatan asli daerah terbesar dari suatu daerah bersumber dari pajak daerah dan retribusi daerah. Tiap-tiap daerah memiliki keberagaman kegiatan pada masyarakatnya sehingga seiring dengan meningkatnya kegiatan masyarakat di daerah tersebut sehingga berbanding lurus dengan potensi pajak yang dapat tergali dari kegiatan masyarakat tersebut, maka PAD daerah tersebut akan meningkat. Adanya kebijakan PSBB (Pembatasan Sosial Bersekala Besar) ini memberikan dampak positif dan negatif bagi negara. Penurunan aktivitas ekonomi masyarakat berpengaruh dengan tingkat produksi dan pendapatan sehingga kewajiban perpajakan masyarakat juga terpengaruh. Namun hal ini tidak berdampak pada pendapatan pajak daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Temanggung. Selama ini kendala yang terjadi pada Pemerintah Kabupaten Temanggung adalah ketidak disiplinan para pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah untuk membayar pajak dan terkesan menutupi pendapatan sebenarnya untuk mengelabuhi petugas pajak, selain itu lahirnya UU No.1 Tahun 2022 tentang Hubungan Keuangan antara Pemerintah Pusat dan Pemerintah Daerah masih menimbulkan banyak pertanyaan mengenai efektifitas UU tersebut dalam menjaga stabilitas pajak daerah, mengingat masa transisi UU 2 (dua) tahun sejak lahirnya UU tersebut
Kajian Normatif Pada Konsepsi Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Konsumen Dalam Transaksi E-Commerce
Authors: Saputro Hidayat Galih
Published: June 2023

Penafsiran mengenai hukum umumnya beralih dari tafsiran mengenai konsepsi. Suatu akidah hukum dan penegakan hukum dengan terbuka yang membutuhkan sebuah pemisah yang statis mengenai sebuah konsep hukum. Penulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memahami tentang perlindungan hukum terhadap konsumen dalam transaksi jual beli nline di Indonesia. MetodePenelitian yang digunakan ialah penelitian normatif dengan pendekatan undang-undang dan pendekatan konseptual. Jenis data meliputi bahan primer dan bahan sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perlindungan konsumen yang melakukan transaksi E-commerce di atur dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen dan Undang-Undang Nomor 19 Tahun 2016 perubahan atas UU Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik. Selain itu melihat praktik E-Commerce yang semakin berkembang di Indonesia, tentu menjadi satu kemudahan bagi konsumen dalam membeli suatu produk barang atau jasa. Namun tidak sedikit juga hak-hak konsumen dilanggar, disebabkan karena kurangnya pemahaman tentang regulasi atau perlindungan hukum bagi konsumen sendiri, sehingga dibutuhkan suatu kajian khusus tentang Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Konsumen Dalam Praktik E-Commerce di Indonesia 
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS ARISING FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER'S BOOK (BPKB)
Authors: Navisa Fitria Dewi , Adelia Fitri , Anjarningtyas Meidiana Cahya
Published: June 2023

According to Law No. 22 of 2002 from the juridical aspect, BPKB can be reviewed formally and materially. Formally, the definition of BPKB is a decree made and issued by a public employee of a state institution, the Indonesian National Police. While the material understanding is to include the contents of the decree of the owner of the motor vehicle, so about what is written or explained in it. Juridical Review of BPKB in Civil Relations, from the existence of legal events in the community, is often found the problem of civil disputes originating from The Book of motor vehicle owners or abuse of rights. In the Civil Code, the issue of abuse of this right can be sued under Article 1365 of the Civil Code by looking at the provisions in Article 1365 of the Civil Code, namely “any act/act against the law which by mistake causes damage to compensate for the loss”. The purpose of this writing is to find out whether the BPKB that has been issued is an authentic deed or document that states as the highest thing on moving goods/Motor Vehicles, want to prove or test the legal force of BPKB as a valid evidence according to to the law. The methodology used in this writing is based on empirical jurisprudence and the basis of existing realities in society or practice. Often found the existence of ownership of motor vehicles without being equipped with BPKB or the existence of BPKB whose material is expressed in it is not the same as the physical vehicle. Juridical influence on the owner of a motor vehicle, namely in addition to the right to enjoy the object, some obligations must be fulfilled by the owner of a motor vehicle.

 

 
LABOUR INCOME AND WORK MOTIVATION
Authors:   Economic Research Institute аt BAS, Tsanov Vassil , Lukanova Pobeda ,   Economic Research Institute аt BAS
Published: June 2023

The impact of labour remuneration, inequality and poverty on the work motivation of the Bulgarian population is examined. The focus is placed on determining such levels of labour income that would stimulate the employed and their professional realization. The results show the following: that wages are а weak incentive among employees; that dissatisfaction with the level of remuneration is high; that the age and the education structure of the population have a significant impact on work motivation; and that inequality and poverty have little impact on economic activity.
Тhe rise of intangible assets and approaches to their valuation
Authors:   University of National and World Economy, Kamburova Lilyana
Published: June 2023

Intangible assets are not a new object of accounting, but for many years there has existed a debate has existed about over their unsatisfactory accounting treatment within the regulatory framework. This in turn leads to the creation of financial statements that do not accurately reflect the economic nature of the company and do not provide sufficiently useful information to the users of financial statements. Therefore, article examines the rise of intangible assets in the context of a changing market environment and the problems associated with their accounting, disclosure and measurement are examined. The characteristics of the main approaches for the valuation of intangible assets are presented in a systematic way.
EXCHANGE RATE MOVEMENTS AND THE EXPORT SECTOR: NEW EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
Authors:   University of Nigeria, Нсука, Orgie Anthony , Oggouabor Jonathan ,   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Okeke Chiamaka ,   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Anthony-Orji Oninie ,   NULL
Published: June 2023

The impact of exchange rate movements on the export sector in Nigeria is examined in this study through the use of time series data and the classical linear regression model (CLRM) estimation technique. The variables employed in this study are exchange rate, agric. output, manufacturing output, total export earnings, government capital expenditure, foreign direct investment and broad money supply (M2). From the result, it becomes apparent that exchange rate movements play a significant role in the performance of the export sector in Nigeria. More specifically, the findings show that exchange rate, manufacturing output, agric. output, government capital expenditure and foreign direct investment are positively related to export earnings while the broad money supply (M2) is negatively related. It is therefore recommended that the apex bank should keep a close watch on exchange rate developments in order to enhance exchange rate stability, which will in turn contribute to the development of the export sector in Nigeria.
THE PUSH FOR A U.S. LIVING WAGE: MODELING FOR INFLATION, UNEMPLOYMENT, BOTH, OR NEITHER
Authors:   West Connecticut State University, Barri Todd
Published: June 2023

Few U.S. economic issues in the last half-century have engendered as frequent political controversies as the minimum wage. This article looks at both the politics behind efforts to make the minimum wage a “living wage” in recent elections, and the many relevant economic effects, such as inflation and unemployment, from both a macro- and a microeconomic perspective. The paper offers several original conceptual models, in various economic situations, which examine the regressions of eight U.S. states over the 1996-2016 period. The results show that high minimum wages can harm employment, but that moderation can aid stagnant wages in economically-improving inflationary settings without drastically reducing employment short-term.
INEQUALITIES BETWEEN LIBERAL DOCTRINE AND KEYNESIAN-ORIENTED CONVENTIONAL ECONOMICS
Authors:   University of Rome Sapienza, Morselli Alessandro
Published: June 2023

The increase in inequalities over the last thirty years has been supported by the statements of liberal economic thought. According to liberalists, economic inequality is a necessary condition to achieve the objectives of economic growth and market efficiency. The failure of the Efficient-market hypothesis, with the financial crisis of 2007, brings forth the need to reconsider the theoretical basis of perfect individual rationality, taking into account more realistic models of individuals with limited rationality. This is how the role of conventions in decision making comes into play, and more specifically the chapter twelve of Keynes’ General Theory, through the analysis of anticipations in condition of uncertainty, where the conventional nature of the investment decision is highlighted. But the Keynesian convention is insufficient to better explain how financial markets operate, when the convention is lacking. Thus, the present paper proposes a review of the “Keynesian conventional economy”, updating it in the “oriented conventional economics”.
FOREIGN MODELS AND POLICIES FOR STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Economic Research Institute аt BAS, Keremidchiev Spartak , Nedelchev Miroslav ,   Economic Research Institute аt BAS
Published: June 2023

The article presents and analyzes various foreign models and policies for state- owned enterprises. The models of management of state-owned enterprises, the need for their existence and the types of state-owned enterprises are considered successively. The results of the article outline a wide range of national policies for state-owned enterprises. The main factors for their determination are a consequence of the historical development and the social commitments made for economic reforms. The existence of social goals of state ownership creates serious differences between corporate governance in the public and private sectors. The increased complexity in the management of state-owned enterprises stems from the combination of social and economic goals.
Foundations of contemporary economics: Joan Robinson and left Keynesianism – Marx, but not Marxism
Authors:   Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Egbert Henrik , Sedlarski Teodor ,   Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Published: June 2023

Joan Robinson (1903-1983) is an outstanding Cambridge economist in a variety of aspects. Being a member of the inner circle around Keynes and discussing with him drafts of the „General Theory“ in the early 1930s, she became an ardent defender of Keynes' original ideas. Her first major work is the „Theory of Imperfect Competition“, which became the standard model for depicting real markets as compared to the model of perfect competition. Her work on Marx reintegrated part of his ideas into economic thought while rejecting ideological Marxism. Due to her favoritism of left ideas, her disputes with neoclassical or orthodox economists, and her advocacy of communist regimes after the Second World War, Robinson is also regarded as one of the most controversial economists of her time.
Economic growth and government expenditure – evidence of Wagner’s Law in some EU countries
Authors:   South-West University ", Tanchev Stoyan ,   Neofit Rilski"
Published: June 2023

The article provides an empirical assessment of Wagner's Law for Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Belgium, Austria, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Iceland and Norway. The relationship between the growth rates of GDP per capita and government expenditures for the period from the first quarter of 1999 to the second quarter of 2017 was modeled using the autoregressive ARDL method and the Bounds test. According to the results obtained, Wagner's law was confirmed for Bulgaria and Spain, while it did not find support for the other countries. This is further confirmed by the attached Granger causality test.
DOES CHINA EXHIBIT ANY EVIDENCE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL KUZNETS CURVE? AN ARDL BOUNDS TESTING APPROACH
Authors:   Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, Mysore-INDIA, Venkatraja B.
Published: June 2023

This paper is an attempt at empirically studying the link between environmental deterioration, economic growth and trade openness in China. The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) is augmented as a theoretical framework for the study and an Autoregressive Distributed Lag bounds testing approach is applied to test whether China exhibits similar behaviour. With the objective of documenting the impact of economic growth and international trade on the emission of carbon dioxide in China, the traditional income-emissions model is applied with variables such as the GDP per capita, the squared value of the GDP per capita, and trade openness for annual data for the period 1971-2014. The findings of the study show that CO2 emissions in China are highly elastic in terms of their connection to the income levels, and that the income driven growth beyond a certain level makes society cleaner and less polluted. Furthermore, it is also found that, in the long run, the trade-driven growth causes more environmental degradation. The evidence available from this empirical exercise validates the EKC hypothesis for China in the long run. The results have significant policy implications. The policy makers in China should consider emphasising or continuing to promote those policy measures which will make it possible to reduce the emissions from trade induced economic growth.
Stress as a Topic of Concern in Gut Health: A Review
Authors: Prabha Y. Shanti
Published: June 2023

When stress overwhelms the body or persists for a long time (chronic stress), the body is affected by it in a number of ways. Stressors can trigger a variety of stress reactions, including psychological, physiological, and behavioural ones. A multitude of health problems that impact most of the body's systems are brought on by prolonged exposure to such stress. Both physical and mental health is impacted by stress. Perhaps not everyone's bodies react to stress in the same way. Depending on the person's genotype, sex, age, physiological conditions, and prior experiences, it might be different. However, some of these effects apply to everyone. Additionally, stress may work in conjunction with other pathogenic factors to induce gastrointestinal illness. Higher amounts of corticoids and adrenaline are primarily responsible for the effects. Disrupted eating habits, acid reflux, diarrhoea, or constipation are common indications of stress. Stress should be managed by making tiny changes to attitude and way of life, even though it is impossible to escape stress in day-to-day existence.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PPKN DENGAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA SISWA KELAS IV SDN PULOGEBANG 07 JAKARTA TIMUR
Authors: Putri Nevika Sitara , Nurul Talha Jasmine , Muji Utami Nidya Chandra , Taofik Taofik
Published: June 2023

Melalui penerapan paradigma PBL (Problem Based Learning) pada siswa kelas IV SDN Pulo Gebang 07, tujuan penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar PPKn. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas dengan jumlah sampel 26 siswa kelas IV. Observasi, dokumentasi, dan Tes adalah metode untuk mengumpulkan data. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian ini, penerapan PBL meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil Siklus I yang lulus 12 siswa (46,15%) dan tidak lulus 14 siswa (53,84%). Siklus II siswa yang tuntas sejumlah 23 siswa (88,46%), sedangkan 3 orang siswa tidak tuntas (11,53%).
“Vas a trabajar por ti, vas a estudiar por ti”: ¿Qué se enseña en la escuela primaria al socializar para un mundo laboral?
Authors: Ayala Beltrán Anai
Published: June 2023

Esta investigación de corte cualitativo se centró en los procesos de socialización hacia los estudiantes de la escuela primaria pública; se realizó a través de estudios de casos colectivos por medio de entrevistas a profundidad a dos docentes, tres madres de familia y tres estudiantes de una escuela primaria pública del centro de México. Parte de los resultados se resumen en que la socialización que hace la escuela a través de las maestras y madres de familia hacia sus estudiantes tienen el propósito de adaptarlos al mundo del trabajo. En este entendido, las maestras quienes representan al currículo y a la institución tienden a imitar el mundo escolar con el laboral a través del trabajo en equipo y la apropiación de roles como “ser jefe”; en tanto, las madres de familia de los estudiantes sostienen la idea de que sus hijos e hijas estudien para mejorar sus condiciones de vida. Sin embargo, socializarlos para el mundo laboral puede ser contradictorio con los fines sociales que la educación se propone porque refuerza en los estudiantes individualismo, egoísmo y competencia.
Cuidados de Enfermería en Neonatos con Ictericia que están recibiendo Fototerapia
Authors: Yumi Yanchapanta Steven Gabriel , Jiménez Eulalia Isabel Analuisa
Published: June 2023

La atención de enfermería en neonatos es fundamental para garantizar los primeros momentos en la del recién neonato, especialmente en países en desarrollo donde los cuidados de enfermería han ido contrayendo y se han relacionado con resultados adversos para los pacientes. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la perspectiva de los cuidados de enfermería para los neonatos con ictericia que están recibiendo fototerapia. El estudio es cualitativo con enfoque fenomenológico, que se realizó en la ciudad de Ambato, Ecuador, con una población de 6 enfermeras a las que se les aplicó una entrevista mediante un guión de 13 preguntas previamente establecidas, grabadas en audio. En este sentido, el enfermero desempeña un papel crucial en el cuidado del recién nacido durante la fototerapia y debe tomar medidas para asegurar la efectividad de la misma, evitar la infección cruzada y minimizar las complicaciones. También es importante tener en cuenta la longitud requerida entre la lámpara de fototerapia y el infante, así como el cuidado ocular y la protección de los niños cercanos de la luz de la fototerapia. De este modo, se puede concluir que los cuidados de enfermería en neonatos con ictericia que reciben fototerapia son importantes para disminuir la bilirrubina en sangre y prevenir efectos adversos. Los profesionales de enfermería deben asegurarse de la efectividad de la irradiación, controlar la temperatura, hidratación y eliminación, interpretar resultados y evaluar al recién nacido para tomar decisiones sobre la fototerapia. También deben considerar factores de riesgo y necesario proporcionar apoyo emocional a los padres y redistribuir la asignación de neonatos con fototerapia para evitar carga de trabajo adicional.