bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Persepsi Pemilih Disabilitas terhadap Pemilu Serentak Tahun 2019
Authors: Syamsuri. R St. , A. Kambo R, Gustiana , Rasman Muhamad
Published: October 2021

Undang-Undang Nomor 7 Tahun 2017 Pasal 5 tentang Pemilihan Umum dengan lebih spesifik mengutarakan kesempatan yang sama kepada penyandang disabilitas untuk terlibat dan aktif dalam politik yang merupakan hak azasinya sebagai warga Negara. Namun pada pelaksanaannya masih banyak terdapat kendala yang menghambat baik faktor eksternal maupun faktor internal dari penyandang disabilitas itu sendiri. Pada penelitian ini penulis ingin mendeskripsikan masalah internal dan eksternal tersebut dengan pendekatan kualitatif untuk mengetahui hal-hal yang mempengaruhi perspektif penyandang disabilitas dalam penggunaan hak politiknya khususnya pada pelaksanaan pemilu serentak tahun 2019 yang secara historis merupakan pemilu yang paling kompleks sepanjang pelaksanaan pemilihan umum secara langsung. Penelitian ini membahas tentang pemilih disabilitas pada pemilu serentak 2019 yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dan menganalisis pendekatan psikologi politik penyandang disabilitas dalam penerapan hak pilihnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitiaan deskriptif kualititatif dengan metode wawancara, studi kepustakaan, dan pemberitaan media massa. Temuan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan beberapa masalah yang menjadi isu bagi pemilih disabilitas yang berakibat pada pentingnya sebuah perbaikan pelayanan dalam pemilu khususnya bagi pemilih disabilitas
Pemahaman Membaca Mahasiswa Terhadap Artikel Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Web
Authors: Marginingsih Marginingsih , Asri Anindhiasti Ayu Kusuma
Published: October 2021

Median koran sudah berkembang sedemikian cepatnya, dari media kertas menjadi media digital atau berbasis web.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini  adalah untuk  membandingkan kemampuan membaca pemahaman mahasiswa program studi Teknik Informatika  terhadap artikel bahasa Inggris berbasis web dari segi content and level of difficulty. Penelitian ini menginvestigasi  perbedaan gender  terhadap pemahaman membaca. Mahasiswa di minta membaca artikel dari The Jakarta Post, The Bali times dan the Jakarta Globe. Setelah itu mahasiswa mengisi kuesioner, menjawab soal essay dan makna kata dari artikel..

Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah mix-method. Penelitian ini menjelaskan pemahaman membaca artkel bahasa Inggris berbasis web pada mahasiswa berdasarkan kelompoknya. Pengumpulan data adalah survey kuesioner dan soal essay. Analisis data dilakukan melalui analisis hasil survey dan hasil jawaban mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pria memperoleh nila rata-rata lebih tinggi dari wanita pada artikel dari Jakarta Post dan Jakarta Globe. Sedangkan wanita memperoleh nilai rata-rata lebih tinggi pada artikel dari Bali Times.
Pemodelan Finite State Automata Dan Certainty Factor Untuk Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Penyakit Radang Genetalia Interna Pada Wanita
Authors: Atina Vihi , Oktaviani Intan
Published: October 2021

Infeksi bakteri menyebabkan wanita rentan menderita penyakit ginekologi (reproduksi dan organ dalam wanita). Infeksi bakteri akan sulit ditangani jika wanita terlambat dalam detekni dini terhadap penyakit tersebut. Penyakit radang genitalia interna merupakan salah satu masalah penyakit ginekologi. Oleh karena itu perlu dikembangkan perangkat lunak sistem pakar sebagai alat bantu dalam mendioagnosa Penyakit Radang Genitalia Interna pada wanita. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membuat pemodelan Finite State Automata (FSA) dan Certainty Factor (CF) untuk perancangan sistem pakar diagnosa penyakit radang genetalia interna pada wanita. Penelitian ini dikerjakan menggunakan metode pengembangan sistem Extreme Programming (XP) dengan tahapan perencanaan dan perancangan. Metode FSA digunakan dalam pemodelan sistem pakar ini sebagai metode penelusuran diagnosa atau solusi karena dapat mengenal dan menangkap pola dalam data. Metode CF digunakan dalam pemodelan sistem pakar ini untuk mengukur tingkat kepastian dalam mendiagnosis penyakit. Hasil pemodelan berupa diagram FSA dan perhitungan CF. Diagram FSA menunjukkan bahwa terdiri dari 14 state dengan 3 final state. Perhitungan CF menunjukkan persentase tingkat kepastian atau keyakinan terhadap diagnosa jenis penyakit radang genetalia interna pada wanita.
Evaluasi Penerimaan Aplikasi Mobile Banking BNI Terhadap Minat Nasabah Menggunakan UTAUT
Authors: Diningrat Mohammad Santosa Mulyo , W.A Bambang Soedjiono , Henderi Henderi
Published: October 2021

Teknologi Informasi merupakan aset penting bagi suatu organisasi. Penggunaan teknologi informasi digunakan untuk mempermudah kinerja organisasi menjadi lebih efisien dan efektif. Perbankan memberikan kebebasan dengan memberikan kemudahan nasabah dalam bertransaksi. Layanan yang disediakan menyesuaikan mobilitas konsumen. Guna memenuhi harapan konsumen, perbankan melakukan inovasi dengan mengikuti perkembangan teknologi informasi dan memberikan kemudahan kepada konsumen dalam melakukan transaksi, diantaranya dengan fitur ATM, SMS banking, internet banking, phone banking dan mobile banking. Mobile banking merupakan inovasi dengan memberikan kemudahan kepada nasabah tanpa harus datang ke kantor cabang untuk melakukan transaksi dan mengurangi antrian dalam bertransaksi. Nasabah dapat melakukan transaksi dimana dan kapan saja tanpa batas waktu. Evaluasi sistem informasi merupakan aspek penting dalam menilai keberhasilan implementasi sistem informasi. Tujuan utama evaluasi penerimaan Aplikasi Mobile Banking BNI terhadap minat Nasabah menggunakan UTAUT yaitu untuk menguji adanya pengaruh performance expectancy, effort expextancy, social influence dan facilitating condition terhadap minat nasabah menggunaan mobile banking pada nasabah BNI cabang UGM di Yogyakarta.
Factores de riesgo asociados a retraso del crecimiento intrauterino
Authors: Flores Ricardo Salas , Pérez Brian González , Mendoza Verónica Olvera , Escobedo Raúl de León , Martínez Hebert Huerta , Galarza Alejandra Salas , Márquez Wilberto Sánchez , Ramírez Jorge Pérez
Published: October 2021

INTRODUCCION: El crecimiento de un feto se considera restringido si el peso es dos desviaciones estándar menor que el de la media correspondiente a su edad gestacional, está por debajo del percentil 3 para su misma edad gestacional, o se estanca, es decir, no alcanza el tamaño que le corresponde por su potencial biológico.

OBJETIVO: Identificar los factores de riesgo asociados con la restricción del crecimiento intrauterino en recién nacidos vivos.

METODOS: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal y retrospectivo. Se revisaron los expedientes clínicos  de madres cuyo producto haya nacido vivo con un peso igual o menor a 2500 gramos en el periodo comprendido de Enero del 2012 a Diciembre del 2013, en el Hospital General Regional N° 6 (HGR#6) del IMSS. El análisis de los datos obtenidos se llevó a cabo mediante regresión lineal, estadística descriptiva y mediante medidas de tendencia central, para variables continuas, variables categóricas, porcentajes y frecuencias.

RESULTADOS: El análisis estadístico realizado demostró una asociación lineal significativamente fuerte de 94 %  entre las anormalidades placentarias y el RCIU (p=0.000) IC 95%, DE 127.9-425.0. Así mismo existe asociación lineal moderada entre la Hipertensión arterial crónica y RCIU en un 47% (p= 0.013) IC 95%  DE 25.9-205.5

CONCLUSIONES: Los factores de riesgo maternos son los que se asocian con mayor frecuencia a RCIU en recién nacidos vivos del HGR #6 del IMSS.

 

INTRODUCTION: The growth of a fetus is considered restricted if the weight is two standard deviations less than that of the mean corresponding to its gestational age, is below the 3rd percentile for the same gestational age, or is stagnant, that is, it does not reach the size that corresponds to it due to its biological potential.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the risk factors associated with intrauterine growth restriction in live newborns.

METHODS: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study. The clinical records of mothers whose product was born alive with a weight equal to or less than 2500 grams in the period from January 2012 to December 2013 were reviewed at the Hospital General Regional N ° 6 (HGR # 6) of the IMSS. The analysis of the data obtained was carried out using linear regression, descriptive statistics and measures of central tendency, for continuous variables, categorical variables, percentages and frequencies.

RESULTS: The statistical analysis performed showed a strong significant linear association of 94% between placental abnormalities and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) (p = 0.000) 95% CI, SD 127.9-425.0. Likewise, there is a moderate linear association between chronic arterial hypertension and IUGR in 47% (p = 0.013) 95% CI SD 25.9-205.5

CONCLUSIONS: Maternal risk factors are those most frequently associated with IUGR in live newborns from HGR # 6 of the IMSS.
How Behavioral Factors Influence Investment Performance of Individual Investors in Pakistan Stock Market: A Moderated Mediation Approach
Authors: Ahmad Mumtaz , Mehboob Iqra , Abdin Syed Zain ul
Published: October 2021

The primary objective of study is to know the influence of behavioral factors on investor’s investment decision and investment performance. Four behavioral factors as herding, prospect factors and market factors are used in this study and financial literacy as a moderating variable among the behavioral factors and investment decision. We use the questionnaire to collect primary data from individual investors actually trading in Pakistan Stock Exchange. For data analysis, we utilize AMOS software and Hayes Process tool in two stages. The findings reveal that behavioral factors positively influence investment decision and investment performance. But there is no moderating role of financial literacy. In addition to these, individual investors and security organizations can ultimately take advantage from the results of this research as a guide for their analysis and forecasting of security market trends in order to maximize the outcome and to improve their investment efficiency. Further, study recommended investigation of all investor types and in all financial markets including the behaviors of institutional investors along with behavioral financial factors; we should consider some economic factors that could have an impact on investors' decisions.
Etymology of the Word and Axiological-Evaluative Semantics
Authors:   Military Institute, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Polishchuk Oleksandr
Published: October 2021

Etymology is a section of linguistics, a section of comparative-historical linguistics that studies the origin of language words; a set of research methods aimed at clarifying the origin of the word, as well as the result of this clarification. The etymology of the word is its linguistic and cultural-historical passport, its biography, which reflects the structural and semantic status of the word in the ancient period of language development and its place in the circle of related and unrelated languages. Etymology is designed to explain all the changes (or invariance) of the form of the word, at the same time all the metamorphoses of its meaning in the light of the cultural and historical conditions in which a language developed; rationally assess the potential inherent in the word for further development and trace the mechanisms of its semantic development. . The purpose of research is to clarify the role of etymology and axiology in semantic and etymological analysis. Semantic and etymological analysis of reference values as information centers of the grid of linguistic meanings of the nominative system reveals the original forms and original semantic dominants in the typological context, determine their potential for further semantic and nominative development in the languages studied. It is a kind of "bridge" to the new semantic links, correlated with those already established. Typological comparison allows to identify semasiological parallels (similar semantic dominants and similar semantic expansion) against the background of areal and genetic. Semasiological parallels are research-motivated, because we are dealing with one concept, which is expressed in languages with semasiologically common roots. Based on the analysis of the components of the onomasiological paradigm, we can distinguish two types of assessment: axiological evaluation on an objective basis and axiological evaluation on a subjective basis. Axiological evaluation on an objective basis focuses on rational evaluation, which researchers traditionally associate with the notion of stereotype used in logical evaluation theories. Axiological evaluation on a subjective basis. In this type of evaluation, the leading role belongs to the emotional component: the already evaluated phenomenon here is layered with the actual subjective evaluation, so the already evaluated objective feature is evaluated again, subjectively. It is a mix of a sign and its evaluation, another assessment is subjective, emotional. The formation of axiologically evaluative semantics of units of all types in the totality of meaning and form can be carried out on the basis of typological and specific for each language psychological associations of figurative and non- figurative nature, due to the presence of different people, different ideas and concepts. Language is an expression not only of the linguistic thinking of an individual nation, but also of the linguistic and cultural experience inherent in humanity as a whole.
Job Stress on Teachers During the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Workload and Organizational Climate
Authors:   A lecturer in Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia, Na Tri
Published: October 2021

The number of workloads borne by the teacher will result a negative impact. An organizational climate is crucial because it can generate a comfortable working conditions for teachers. Otherwise, an unfavorable organizational climate can impact poor working conditions that affect teachers to experience job stress. This study aimed to determine the effect of workload and organizational climate on the work stress of elementary school teachers in Indonesia. One hundred forty-eight elementary school teachers were selected as research participants through an incidental sampling. The research instruments were the workload scale, organizational climate scale, and teacher job stress scale. The results of regression analysis revealed that workload (β = 0.134, p = 0.026) and organizational climate ( = -0.680, p = 0.000) contributed to the job stress of elementary school teachers. This study recommends primary school principals to manage the workload for the professionalism improvement and productivity of elementary school teachers. Harmony in the school environment must be maintained to create a comfortable work and avoid work stress.
Tax Problems in the Hypothesis of Inventories not Found in The Company
Authors:   Full Professor in Business Administration Management Department- Ca’Foscari Venezia S. Giobbe – Cannaregio 873- 30121 Venezia (Italy), Avi Maria Silvia
Published: October 2021

Inventories are one of the most important financial reporting items in the determination of income subject to income tax. In this article we analyse the various cases in which the inventories present in the company do not correspond to the inventories recorded in the books. In particular we focus on the hypothesis of inventories not found in the company. In the following pages, the potential causes of this hypothesis and the consequences of such a situation will be explained.
Penatalaksanaan Anestesi untuk Seksio Sesarea pada Multigravida dengan Kardiomiopati Peripartum
Authors: Purwoko Purwoko , Rizki Caprianu Andi
Published: October 2021

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) merupakan salah satu jenis kardiomiopati dilatasi tanpa diketahui penyebabnya yang terjadi pada wanita hamil usia reproduktif yang jarang terjadi. Patofisiologi PPCM masih kontroversial, penyebab PPCM tidak bisa dijelaskan dengan etiologi tunggal, karena memiliki penyebab multifaktor. Pasien wanita, 43 tahun, ASA III dengan preeklamsi berat pada multigravida hamil preterm belum dalam persalinan dengan PPCM NYHA II riwayat seksio sesarea 10 tahun rencana dilakukan re-seksio sesarea elektif. Pada pasien ini didapatkan pada pemeriksaan kardiovaskuler dengan murmur pansistolik. Ekokardiografi ventrikel kiri dilatasi, kontraktilitas ventrikel kiri menurun ejection fraction 31%, fungsi diastolik restriktif, mitral regurgitasi ringan. Rencana dilakukan anestesi dengan teknik epidural namun dalam pelaksanaannya gagal epidural kemudian dikonversi menjadi anestesi umum intubasi oral. Secara umum, target hemodinamik pada berbagai teknik anestesi adalah sama, yaitu mengurangi kardiak preload dan afterload serta mencegah penurunan kontraktilitas kardiak yang sudah buruk sebelumnya. Teknik anestesi yang menghasilkan penurunan mendadak pada tahanan pembuluh darah sistemik sebaiknya dihindari. Manajemen anestesi pada pasien dengan PPCM, teknik regional anestesi maupun anestesi umum dapat diterapkan. Namun tetap mempertimbangkan beberapa faktor seperti kondisi pasien dan kemampuan dari dokter anestesi itu sendiri.

 

Anesthetic Management for Caesarean Section in Multygravida with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is one type of dilated cardiomyopathy without known cause in pregnant women in reproductive age are rare. Pathophysiology of PPCM is still controversial, the cause of PPCM can not be explained by a single etiology because it has multifactor. Female patient, 43 years, ASA III with severe preeclamsia pregnancy, preterm, multigravida and not yet in labor with PPCM NYHA II and history of caesarian section 10 years ago planned for elective re-caesarian section. In this patient was obatained pansistolic murmur on cardiovascular examination. Echocardiography was obtained dilated left ventricle, left ventricular contractility decrease with ejection fraction 31%, restrictive diastolic function, mild mitral regurgitation. Planned for anesthesia with epidural technique but in implementation the epidural was fail then converted into general anesthesia oral intubation. In general, hemodynamic targets in anesthesia techniques are the same, ie reducing cardiac preload and afterload and preventing a decline in bad cardiac contractility. Anesthesia techniques that produce a sudden decrease in systemic vascular resistance should be avoided. Anesthesia management in patient with PPCM both regional and general anesthesia technique can be applied. But still considering several factors such as patient’s condition and the ability of the anesthesiologist itself.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MECHANISM OF USING BENCHMARKING IN INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Authors: Bobrovnіk D. O.
Published: October 2021

The article considers the organizational and economic mechanism of using benchmarking to increase the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises. The essence of the concept of "benchmarking" for agricultural enterprises is specified. Benchmarking of agricultural enterprises is considered from a dynamic approach, which offers to understand the systematic activities of agricultural enterprises, the main purpose of which is to increase the competitiveness of the enterprise, which is achieved by adapting the best methods of business processes of reference enterprises.

The author's definition of the concept "benchmarking of agricultural enterprises" is offered. formulate their own approach to the model of conceptual principles of benchmarking of agricultural enterprises, which includes the functional purpose, purpose, objectives, subject, object and information support of benchmarking of agricultural enterprises.

The organizational and economic mechanism of benchmarking in increasing the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises is considered. It is established that a special role in benchmarking is played by specialized organizations that analyze competitors, create methods for comparing the work of farms, form a platform for interaction between agricultural producers, governmental and non-governmental institutions, seek common ways of agricultural development. These organizations follow a benchmarking approach that understands the process of identifying, studying, and adapting the outstanding practices and processes of any organization anywhere in the world to help an organization improve its effectiveness. Benchmarking gathers tacit knowledge ─ know-how and assistance. In Ukraine, the benchmarking direction of Ukrainian agricultural companies has been opened, which analyzes competitors or different divisions of one holding company, which allows to compare their indicators and identify best industry practices.
ON THE QUESTION OF THE CONCEPT AND CLASSIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL ACTS OF DIRECT PEOPLE`S RULE
Authors: Halus O. O. , Baimuratov M. M.
Published: October 2021

The article substantiates the allocation of municipal legal acts of direct democracy as a kind of municipal legal acts. It is proposed to understand by a municipal legal act of direct democracy a decision of normative-legal or individual-legal nature, adopted directly by members of the territorial community in order to resolve issues of local significance within the Constitution and laws of Ukraine. The division of municipal legal acts of direct democracy by the nature of prescriptions into normative, individual and mixed. It is determined that mixed municipal legal acts of direct democracy contain both normative and individual legal prescriptions. These include the adoption of a decision on self-taxation at general meetings of citizens, and so on. Taking into account the practice of holding local referendums in Ukraine, the classification of decisions of local referendums is proposed: according to the legal force, decisions of local referendums are divided into imperative and dispositive; on the basis of local referendums, decisions are divided into: mandatory, optional; at the time of the local referendum, its decisions may be: advisory, ratification; on the subject of the referendum, local referendum decisions may be on administrative- territorial issues, landscaping, land issues, changes in the basic level of local self-government, names of settlements, termination of powers of village, town, city, village, town, city council.

The concepts and types of separate municipal legal acts of direct democracy, in particular decisions of local referendums and decisions of general meetings of citizens at the place of residence are defined.
CREDIT AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Pastushenko P. P. , Vasylkovskyi V. M.
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the practical analysis of credit and investment activity in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. A vision of the factors influencing the COVID- 19 pandemic on the global economy has been formed. The dynamics of issued loans is analyzed and the scale of lending activity is calculated. It is noted that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lending occurs in the presence of the following risks: declining incomes of potential borrowers limit their ability to service loans, and there is uncertainty about the recovery of income of citizens and businesses in the near future; deteriorating creditworthiness of borrowers and increasing credit risk lead to higher interest rates on loans, which limits the demand for them; banks are tightening lending standards, including lowering limits on credit products; restriction of borrowers' mobility, which has become an obstacle to obtaining a loan and is absolutely critical for those of them who do not use remote banking; lack of capital in banks to increase lending.

Areas of participation of banks in the investment process are highlighted: mobilization of funds by banks for investment purposes; providing loans of investment nature; investing in securities (both at the expense of the bank and on behalf of the client). The comparison of credit and investment activity is carried out. It is proved that the period of the COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly affect the credit and investment activities of the banking system of Ukraine. It is determined that the economic consequences of the pandemic and the slowdown in economic growth may further affect the banking sector of Ukraine, and this will require unprecedented action at both the individual and national levels. Further research involves identifying different scenarios.
POLITICAL AND LEGAL DOCTRINE OF STATE SOVEREIGNTY IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors: Prieshkina O.V. , Avdieiev O. R.
Published: October 2021

The article substantiates and analyzes the factors that influence the process of political and legal doctrine of state sovereignty in the context of globalization. As a result of a comprehensive study, it was determined that the realization of state sovereignty depends not only on the action of general historical and international political factors, but also on the ability of Ukrainian society to overcome economic difficulties, on the active participation of each member of the territorial community. In the context of globalization, the concept of sovereignty, its content and implementation becomes specific. Despite its sovereign nature, state power is still not absolute and is subject to certain restrictions, both internally and externally, but such restrictions cannot be confused with a violation of sovereignty, which is unacceptable. It is determined that in the context of globalization, sovereignty is narrowing: the world community exerts influence, sometimes severe, on countries violating international law, international rules and agreements, and their strong global economic supranational forces also influence the transformation of state sovereignty. Sometimes there is a tendency to voluntarily delegate powers to world, regional and international organizations and associations, ie the internal affairs of the state, in which no one interferes and which are governed only by national law and customs are narrowed by voluntary renunciation of sovereign rights, and international law or the right of a certain community is extended. It was found that the very nature of state sovereignty, the genesis of formation, modification and development of its concept are due to globalization and integration processes in the world, and above all, within the European Union.
Referendum on the Constitution dated November 6, 1994 in Albania (The associated political debate and reasons for its failure)
Authors: Nexhipi Adelina
Published: October 2021

The constitutional reform is one of the most debatable reforms in the Albanian transition period. One of the most critical moments is the Referendum on the Constitution dated November 6th, 1994. The way how this process took place, helps us to understand more about the nature and the dynamics of the Albanian events during the transitional period.  The purpose of this descriptive - analytic study is to describe, analyze and evaluate the Referendum on the Constitution dated November 6th, 1994, in legal, procedural and political aspect as well as its effects on political life in Albania. To meet this objective, we will be delivering an analysis of all events and decisions that took place before, during and after the Referendum on the Constitution, concentrating on the procedures that followed, debates associated to the process, political and institutional attitudes, electoral campaigns, attitudes of political parties towards the content of the draft constitution, reasons of the popular “NO” to the referendum and its consequences. The study relies on official documents of Albanian and foreign institutions (such as OSCE, Venice Commission), the press (newspapers like “Zëri i Popullit”, “Rilindja Demokratike”, “Koha Jonë”) publications from domestic and foreign scholars and memories of the protagonists. At the end, it was concluded that the lack of political consensus and the willingness of political forces to come to an agreement with each other, made the attempt to give the country a constitution failed.  The result of the referendum affected the political life in the country by increasing conflicts and political intolerance among the parties. There were problems within the Democratic Party and the governing coalition too.
Irregular Migration on the Central Mediterranean: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Agyare Patrick
Published: October 2021

This paper examines the human rights situation of irregular migrants on the Central Mediterranean. For this, it investigates the content and nature of the challenges involved in this migratory phenomenon. The studies conducted on this theme led to the existence of political, legal, and institutional challenges related to the protection of fundamental rights of irregular migrants who undertake unsafe crossing of the Mediterranean to the EU. In this context, it seemed useful to question the capacity of existing norms to grasp the nuances of a constantly changing reality that puts pressure on individuals, states, and international organizations set up to protect them. It further highlights worrying trends of shipwrecks, with over one thousand deaths recorded in the first seven months of 2021, a number that could well underestimate the true number of fatal accidents. At the same time, the security of Europe’s Southern Borders must be respected in the face of unauthorized crossing of the Mediterranean. However, the obstacle to the rescue activities of NGOs, as well as decisions that delay the disembarkation of migrants rescued at sea, does not guarantee the minimum reverence for fundamental rights. This paper aims, therefore, to highlight the dangers inherent in unsafe practices of trafficking or transport of irregular migrants by sea. It further draws attention to both state and non-state actors to respect the fundamental rights of irregular migrants and to save lives at sea. Conversely, the fragmentation of international instruments amid the absence of a sovereign enforcing body can be seen as a limitation constraining the effectiveness of the fundamental rights of the migrants.
Factors and Levels of Student Engagement in a State College: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Enerio Antonio Jr.
Published: October 2021

This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study determined the factors and levels of student engagement among the 493 students in Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, Tangub City, Philippines. The quantitative data gathered using survey questionnaires revealed the following: the students’ levels of perception on the importance of competence, autonomy, relatedness, student-teacher transaction, and student-institution transaction to students’ engagement are very important; the levels of affective engagement, cognitive engagement, and behavioral engagement are very high, and social engagement is high; the factors and levels of student engagement have positive correlation; and the student-teacher transaction is the best predictor of student engagement. Using in-depth interviews of 12 participants picked using criterion purposive sampling, the qualitative data, analyzed using Braun and Clarke analysis, arrived at nine themes for the importance of the factors to students’ engagement and 15 themes for the students’ engagement in the four dimensions. The factors of student engagement are important since students are given the freedom to accomplish their dreams and develop themselves through good relationships with classmates, desirable personal and professional qualities of the teachers, and the support of the college. The students’ engagement in the four dimensions can be attributed to the goals that they have to achieve, the support from teachers and the school, their active participation, the guidance from the more knowledgeable others and the harmonious relationship with peers. It is recommended that the College invest in various support services to create a pleasant learning environment, devote itself to faculty training to prepare them for teaching, and implement activities that will enhance student engagement.
Strengthening the Tourism Sector Business in Gorontalo Province Through the Utilization of The E-Commerce Platform and The Electronic Word of Mouth
Authors: Monoarfa Valentina , B Biki Syamsul , Widiani Komang , R. Hasan Fatriansyah
Published: October 2021

This study was conducted to analyze the role or influence between e-commerce platforms, electronic word of mouth on the business performance of the tourism sector in several tourist attractions in Gorontalo. The design of this research was a mix method, where some of the objects of this research were visitors and residents around the tourist attractions amount 30 people. The data analysis that we used were hypothesis testing, validity, reliability, normality and multiple regression as well as interviews as additional research information. The results show that E-commerce has an influence on tourism performance, and E-WOT does not have a significant relationship with tourism business performance in Gorontalo.
The Importance of Self-Awareness in Building Personal Branding of Brawijaya University Students through Instagram
Authors: Wiryananta Kresna , Safitri Reza , Prasetyo Bambang Dwi
Published: October 2021

This study aims to analyze the effects of the Self-Awareness Outcomes Questionnaire (SAOQ) in building the personal branding of Brawijaya University students through social media Instagram. The research sample used a random sampling technique consisting of 283 students from various faculties. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The Self-Awareness Outcomes Questionnaire (SAOQ) is divided into sub-variables reflective of self-development, acceptance, proactive at work and emotional cost. The results showed that reflective self-development, acceptance, proactive at work and emotional cost had a significant influence in building the personal branding of Brawijaya University students through social media Instagram. It can be concluded that the interest of Brawijaya University students in building personal branding through Instagram is importance by reflective self-development, acceptance, proactive at work and emotional costs.
The influencing power of apply and explain on capital structure
Authors: Owusu Nkwantabisa Agyeiwaa , Hadjor Falistus Raphael , Tchuiendem Nelly Joel
Published: October 2021

The paper investigated the suspension of Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) stock options on corporate capital choices: Equity, retained earnings, long term borrowing and short term borrowing. The paper used a sample of 1250 non-financial Firm years from 2010 to 2019. The Ordinary Least Squares and the difference in difference method discovered that the firms' Leverage increased positively after the reform. In particular, the suspension of stock options impacts the high levels of long term borrowing in the "Apply and Explain" periods. The study submits that the suspension of stock options maximizes the independence of the INED on the executive Board and Subcommittees (Audit and Remuneration) to reduce the use of retained earnings and promotes the use of Long term debts in financing projects.
An analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number of tourists arriving in Romania using the correspondence factor analysis
Authors: Aivaz Kamer-Ainur , Micu Adrian
Published: October 2021

Due to the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to the reluctance of the consumers to travel, tourism is one of the most affected sectors worldwide. Romania was no exception to this truth, as most vacations were canceled, and travel budgets were cut. However, Romanians have not lost their appetite for travel, opting, as will be seen in this study, for holidays in their own country, for destinations as close to home as possible, with the possibility of canceling without a penalty. Those who chose foreign destinations preferred Bulgaria, Greece or Turkey. This paper aims to carry out a dynamic analysis of the number of tourists arriving in Romania in the 2018-2020 period by two distinct categories: Romanian tourists and foreign tourists, and to identify the links between the statistical variables: year and region. Our conclusion was that 2020 was the year of the rediscovery of Romania by Romanians, this pandemic representing a chance to reposition our country among European destinations.
Technical and Vocational Education and Technology Transfer: Departments of Electrical Engineering at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, PAAE&T, Kuwait, As A case Study
Authors: Al-Ali Salah
Published: October 2021

The role of technology transfer in technical and vocational education is significant since lecturers, trainers, and students can obtain the updated knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are currently being practice by local and international business and industries. Technology transfer can indeed close the gap between what is being learned and practice in technical and vocational institutions and the world of work. However, the success technology transfer in technical and vocational education perspective would depend entirely on the quality of management. It is their responsibility, when signing an agreement with internal or external providers of technology, to include calluses that enable academic staff in related specialty to interact positively and freely with the supplier on technology. In other terms, ensuring no clear or hidden restriction imposed by the supplier of technology to acquire the know-how and know-why that are embedded in the agreement. In this paper, I present some of the empirical results and observations which describe the interactions between the supplier of technology (Electrical Engineering System) and the recipient of the technology (PAAE&T) in the field of technology transfer. In other word, whether the PAAE&T have taken the opportunity, while building its new headquarter, in the transfer of technology from the supplier of electrical engineering system to its academic staff in its various Electrical Engineering Academic Departments at the PAAE&T colleges and institutions. The paper argues that, for effective and efficient transfer of technology, the recipient (PAAE&T) must ensure that the agreement with the supplier of Electrical Engineering System must include calluses that would allow the PAAE&T academic staff in its various Electrical Engineering Academic Departments in its various colleges and institutions to acquire the technology embedded in the agreement. The paper concludes that the transfer of technology and the building of a local scientific and technical infrastructure must be viewed by Kuwaiti decision-makers as a complementary to one another. Thus, reducing, to great extent, the level of dependence on expatriate, particularly in essential sector of the economy.
THE RULE OF ST. BENEDICT SEBAGAI MODEL FORMASI SPIRITUAL SEMINARI
Authors: Benes Meiliana Evita
Published: October 2021

Abstract: This research is based on the thought of a saint, St. Benedict, contained in a rule made in the context of monastery, the Rule of St. Benedict. This rule has shaped the spiritual life of God's people for dozens of centuries. The strong emphasis on the balance of ora et labora, prayer and work, made this pattern relevant till date. This rule is also used as an approach to the forming of the patterns of spiritual formation in seminaries. Theological education is closely related to the growth of God's people. Thus, seminary as one model of theological education needs to have a good pattern related to the spiritual formation of everyone in it. The condition of seminaries in the present era with a tendency to show more attention to academic formation than to spiritual formation can cause imbalance in the life of seminarians. The Rule of St. Benedict can be a reference model so that seminaries can carry out a balanced theological education process to ensure that the academic quality exists as a part of the wholistic spiritual life.

Keywords: ora et labora, seminary, spiritual formation, the Rule of St. Benedict.

 

Abstrak: Penelitian ini didasarkan oleh pemikiran seorang kudus, St. Benediktus yang tertuang dalam sebuah aturan yang dibuat dalam konteks biara, the Rule of St. Benedict. Aturan ini telah membentuk kehidupan spiritual umat Tuhan selama belasan abad. Penekanan yang kuat pada keseimbangan ora et labora, berdoa dan bekerja, membuat pola ini dapat digunakan hingga saat ini. Aturan ini juga digunakan sebagai pendekatan untuk membentuk pola formasi spiritual di seminari. Pendidikan teologi memiliki kaitan yang erat dengan pertumbuhan umat Tuhan. Dengan demikian, seminari sebagai salah satu model dari pendidikan teologi perlu memiliki sebuah pola yang baik terkait dengan formasi spiritual setiap orang di dalamnya. Kondisi seminari pada masa kini yang menunjukkan kecenderungan perhatian pada formasi akademik daripada formasi spiritual dapat mengakibatkan ketidakseimbangan dalam kehidupan para seminaris. The Rule of St. Benedict dapat menjadi sebuah model acuan agar seminari dapat menjalankan proses pendidikan teologi secara seimbang guna memastikan bahwa kualitas akademik hadir sebagai bagian dalam kehidupan spiritual secara holistik.

Kata-kata kunci: ora et labora, seminari, formasi spiritual, The Rule of St. Benedict.
ROH KUDUS BEKERJA DI AGAMA-AGAMA LAIN?
Authors: HImawan Andreas
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Christian thinkers are trying to seek a new way to relate to other religions, a more contextual way compared to the ways that have been constructed before. One of the new ways is a reconstruction of Christian theology of religions by focusing not on Ecclesiology or Christology, but on Pneumatology. This writing highlights the phenomenon of this pneumatological approach by exploring two views in the pneumatological approach to religions., namely, the views of Second Vatican Council and Amos Yong. This article will show that these pneumatological views to some extend underestimate the particularity of Jesus Christ.

Keywords: Amos Yong, salvation, Holy Spirit, theology of religions, Vatican II.

 

Abstrak: Di dalam berpapasan dengan agama-agama lain, pemikir-pemikir Kristen mencoba mencari pola hubungan yang dianggap lebih kontekstual dibandingkan pola-pola yang telah terbangun sebelumnya. Salah satunya adalah upaya merekonstruksi pemikiran Kristen tentang teologi agama-agama yang bukan lagi berporos pada eklesiologis maupun kristologis, tetapi melakukan pendekatan yang lebih pneumatologis. Tulisan ini menyoroti fenomena pendekatan pneumatologis ini dengan melakukan eksplorasi terhadap dua pandangan dalam pendekatan pneumatologis terhadap agama-agama, yaitu Konsili Vatikan II dan Amos Yong. Tulisan ini akan memperlihatkan bahwa pendekatan pneumatologis seperti yang diajarkan oleh Vatikan II dan Amos Yong cenderung menafikan partikularitas Yesus Kristus.

Kata-kata Kunci: Amos Yong, keselamatan, Roh Kudus, teologi agama-agama, Vatikan II.
COMPORTAMENTOS ADAPTATIVOS QUE INFLUENCIAM A VIVÊNCIA DO JOVEM HEMODIALISADO: UMA ABORDAGEM NA PERSPECTIVA DE ROY
Authors: Azevedo Pacheco Cardoso Beatriz , Azevedo Pacheco Patricia Maria de
Published: October 2021

Este estudo teve por objetivo descrever os enfrentamentos vividos no processo de transição saúde-doença do jovem com Doença Renal Crônica em hemodiálise. Estudo qualitativo, com o emprego da pesquisa-cuidado, realizado em unidades satélites de hemodiálise localizadas no Rio de Janeiro, com clientes portadores de doença renal crônica em hemodiálise, com idade entre 18 e 24 anos. Foi adotada a análise de conteúdo de Bardin, sendo construídas, a partir dos discursos dos sujeitos na entrevista, três categorias de comportamentos adaptativos, de acordo com Roy. Evidenciou-se que fé/religiosidade, apoio familiar e vínculo enfermagem/cliente exercem influência positiva na adaptação ao tratamento. Salienta-se que o desafio configurado no cuidar do doente renal crônico em hemodiálise caracteriza-se pela atenção à complexidade de seu quadro clínico e emocional. Alerta-se para necessidade de construção e apropriação de novos conhecimentos, visando caminhos alternativos, pautados nas carências de cuidado da pessoa e na busca da promoção de seu bem-estar.
EXAMINATION OF PARENTAL INVOLMENT ON UPPER PRIMARY PUPILS PARTICIPATION IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN LAIKIPIA WEST SUB-COUNTY, LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Romata Samuel , Adhiambo Jacinta , Getui Mary
Published: October 2021

Purpose: The study aimed at finding out whether parents in public primary schools in Laikipia West sub-county influence pupils to participate in academic activities.

Methodology: A mixed method research design was used where   cross sectional descriptive survey was used on quantitative data and phenomenology was used to complement components of qualitative data. Population of 13 public Primary schools was sampled from the total 65 public Primary Schools in the Sub-County. Out of 2,236, pupils’ in class 6, 7 and 8, 3 girls and 3 boys were selected per class through stratification and simple random method.  Parents/ guardians for the selected pupils were purposively selected regardless of their age, level of education and gender.  All class teachers from the sampled schools were targeted and purposively selected. The data was collected using questionnaires, interview guide, document analysis guide and focus discussion guide. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17 was used to analyze quantitative data. Nine hypotheses that sought to find out parental influence on pupils’ participation in academic activities were tested using correlation coefficient analysis. Qualitative data was transcribed, coded, and themed and interpreted in response to research questions.

Results: The results from the study showed that there is prevalence of parental influence on pupil’s academic activities in Laikipia West Sub- County mainly through attending school functions, assisting with homework, communicating with teachers and their children and provision of learning resources. In response to parental involvement, pupils attended school regularly; asked questions in class, joined study groups and finished homework on time. Major restrictions to parental involvement included poverty, insecurity and illiteracy.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The recommendation was that those parents who were not actively involved on pupil’s academic related matters be sensitized on their roles of promoting child education.  The County as well as national governments should support parents by establishing structures and policies that boost the standard of education in the area. According to this study such policies includes; establishing efficient and effective guidance and counseling programs in school, taking legal action on parents who keep their children at home, providing full sponsorship to needy parents and establishing boarding schools among the pastoralists communities.