bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Major Hazard Competent Person Profession in Malaysia: A document analysis of trends and demands
Authors: Mat Rashid Rasyimawati , Radin Umar Radin Zaid
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The Malaysian Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazard (CIMAH) Regulations introduced in 1996 resulted in the creation ‘Major Hazard Competent Person’ (MHCP) profession. However, after two decades of its establishment, there has been limited study conducted on this specific profession.  The objectives of this study are to analyze 1) the trend of application and passing rates of MHCP registrations; and 2) the trend of Major Hazard Installations (MHI) registrations, and its relationship with the available supply of registered MHCP.
Methods: The study used a document review approach, involving the extraction, examination, and interpretation of data from both published and unpublished documents by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the regulatory body responsible for overseeing both MHCP and MHI registration status in Malaysia. The study looks into data from 1996 (beginning of 1996 CIMAH Regulation) to 2023, though the available data found and analyzed were from 1998 to 2021.
Results: The study reveals a concerning lack of growth in the number of professionals being certified as MHCP, despite an increase in the number of MHIs over the past two decades. Potential causes of this shortage identified include a demanding certification process, limited availability of MHCP competency courses, and a lack of clear career paths and growth opportunities in the profession.
Conclusion: The inadequate supply of MHCPs could potentially undermine their ability to provide sufficient coverage for MHIs, indirectly jeopardizing the quality of risk management in major hazard facilities. Therefore, there is merit in periodically reviewing the regulations and reforming the MHCP profession in response to changing trends.
Ergonomic Risk Identification and Postural Analysis in Electrical Transformers Manufacturing Company located in Southern India
Authors: Biradar Vidyadhar G , Hebbal S S , Qutubuddin S M
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are the major factors resulting in discomfort at work in manufacturing industries to workers and these conditions contribute to the poor health of the workforce, subsequently to lower productivity. Therefore, the design of a workstation based on Ergonomic principles is becoming significant to reduce the effects of MSD. This study aimed to identify and assess the ergonomic risks associated with the work tasks in the company through posture analysis and develop recommendations for reducing those risks.
Methods: About 36 manufacturing workers from five sections were randomly selected for the cross-sectional study. The chosen team members were from Core building, Core winding, Assembly, Tanking and Tank fabrication sections with experience of more than two years. The presence of MSDs was assessed using a Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire.  For postural analysis, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) were utilized. Few selected postures were analysed using CATIAV5 software and improvements reducing the risks of postures were recommended.
Results: All of the 36 workers selected for the study were male with a mean age of 32 years and, average experience of 10 years, and 75% of workers had normal body mass index. The MSD questionnaire indicated discomfort of 86% mostly in the lower back portion of the body. The combined findings of RULA and REBA showed that about 44% of postures were in the high-risk group.
Conclusion: Well-defined ergonomic interventions such as redesigning the workstation are suggested to reduce awkward postures and manual handling risks, leading to improvement in job performance and productivity.
Riding to the Rescue: A Comprehensive Review of Health and Safety Measures in Ambulance Cars
Authors: Almaazmi Amna M , Alhammadi Shamma H , Al Ali Amna A , Alzaabi Najat I , Kiklikian Joelle Makoukji
Published: March 2024

Paramedics are registered health professionals in numerous countries. Whilst ambulance services must prioritize their patients, they also require personnel to be healthy to perform at their utmost to provide optimal patient care. Ambulance transport is associated with predictable and likely preventable occupant hazards. Ambulance services provide care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and shift work is known to be a risk factor for poor health. Working unsociable hours has detrimental consequences on the health and well-being of healthcare workers and can ultimately result in compromised patient care. Ambulance service utilization rates are high, with paramedics working in unpredictable environments, and undertaking complex clinical and manual handling tasks whilst caring for critically unwell patients; thus, there are several reasons postulated for poor health in this professional group. These include injuries, serious infections, high rates of musculoskeletal diseases, stress, and mental health problems. This review article aims to identify the occupational risks in an ambulance service, assess their impact on the health of employees, and explore control measures that can be implemented to reduce the risks and improve the safety of healthcare workers and patients.
Capital Market in Nepal: Integration, Advantages, and Challenges
Authors: Bhandari Khimananda
Published: March 2024

The Nepalese capital market has been growing these days recently. However, investors and potential investors have been disappointed by the lack of financial tools, low market diversification, and fewer investment opportunities. Low-level market participation in real estate is a consideration in the Nepalese context participants hold. Companies in the real sector account for only around 20% of all listed companies. Because banks dominate the secondary market, the Nepalese capital market does not truly represent the economy. In the secondary market, public sentiment is vital. Internet, trade reporting, and credit rating activities have supported the capital market's expansion. The government and regulator must collaborate to solve current capital market difficulties.
Factors Influencing Military Diplomacy in Nepal
Authors: Upreti Yukesh
Published: March 2024

Military diplomacy has been a vibrant tool for enhancing national interest with the peaceful use of resources for acquiring the objective of the foreign policy of the nation. The Nepali Army has a long tradition of exercising military diplomacy in order to safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security. Different experts and scholars perceive that the military diplomacy of Nepal has been influenced by various domestic and international factors. The objective of this research is to assess various domestic and international factors that influence military diplomacy in Nepal. The research assumes an alternative hypothesis having a relationship with the influencing factors of military diplomacy. The research follows a sequential explanatory design using both primary and secondary data. Primary data are collected by using a stratified sample technique from 68 government officers engaged in administrative, security, and Foreign Service of Nepal with five-point Likert-scales questionnaire. Secondary data are extracted from research articles, books, newspapers, and online sources. The findings show that all the sub-variables of domestic and international factors are highly correlated. The regression analysis shows that domestic and international factors have a 91.5% effect on the military diplomacy of Nepal. The research suggests an improvement of domestic factors and competing with international factors for enhancing the military diplomacy of Nepal.
Mana Deva I: The First Recorded Unifier of Nepal
Authors: Subedi Kulmandan
Published: March 2024

This paper gives an insight into the efforts of King Mana Deva I as the first recorded Unifier of Nepal. The objective of this paper is to highlight various dimensions of the unification efforts of Mana Deva I. The writer has attempted to put forward the evidence and findings of historians and archeologists who have come to the common understanding that Mana Deva I was the first recorded unifier of ancient Nepal. Analytical approach has been used for the research of his life, leadership, and achievements. Studies of the inscriptions, important documents, books, journals, and articles have been made relating to Mana Deva. He provided the first authentic history of Nepal extending from Brahmaputra in the east to Kashmir in the west. When Mana Deva I was only 12 years old, his father Dharma Deva died. Instead of burning herself with her dead husband’s corpse as Sati, Mana Deva’s mother, Rajyawati, assisted her son in his reign. Mana Deva, with the assistance of his mother and maternal uncle, began a military unification effort both in the east and west. The success of the military unification effort provided an opportunity for the king to unify the nation in other aspects as well. Mananka- the coin introduced by the king led to economic unification; Managriha- his royal palace provided a center for administrative unification; and his religious synergetic activities led to cultural unification. The leadership of Mana Deva I greatly impacted and influenced the later Lichhavi kings and hence, Lichhavi's rule is considered the golden period of ancient Nepali history.
नेपाल देशको अस्तित्वको आधारस्तम्भ–नेपाली सेनाः एक ऐतिहासिक सिंहावलोकन
Authors: सुवेदी राजाराम
Published: March 2024

संसारका प्रत्येक देशको निर्माणार्थ आ–आफ्नो राष्ट्रिय सेनाको संरचना गरिएको हुनाले त्यस देशको समृध्दिमा सेनाको अहम् भूमिका रहेको हुन्छ । सेना विनाको स्वतन्त्र देश सोच्नु बहना विनाको डुँगाले सागर तर्ने प्रयास गर्न खोज्नु जस्तै मानिन्छ । प्रत्येक देश संरचनाको इतिहासमा बलिष्ठ र सङ्गठित सेनाको दिग्विजयका घटनाहरुको फिहरिस्त र भूमिका रहेको हुन्छ किनकि सेनाको संलग्नताबिना कुनै देशको संरचनादेखि ऐतिहासिक घटनाको प्रशङ्ग कमै पाउन सकिन्छ । सेनाको प्रबन्ध तथा परिचालन केवल मानव सभ्यताको आरम्भबाट मात्र नभई देवी–देवताकै पालादेखि हुादै आएको पाइन्छ । किनभने देवताको युध्द बारम्बार दैत्य या असुरसाग भई आएको वर्णन पुराणहरुमा यत्रतत्र उल्लेख गरिएको छ । त्यति बेलाबाटै मायाबी युध्दबाहेक सेना ४ प्रकारका भएको बताइन्छ ः स्थल सेना, जल सेना, अश्वारोही सेना/रथारोही सेना र गजारोही सेना । पुराणकालमा लेखिएका घटना र आख्यानहरुमा देवताका सेनाको नेतृत्व या त श्रीस्कन्दकुमारले या त श्रीगणेशले गरेको पाइन्छ । देवासुर सङ्ग्राममा देवताको नेतृत्व श्रीषडानन कुमारले र श्रीगणेशले पालै पालो गरेका आख्यानहरु श्रीस्कन्द पुराण केदार खण्डको श्री स्वस्थानी ब्रतकथामा साह्रै प्रचलित छन् । श्रीगणेशलाई गणपति भनी स्तुति गर्दा “सङ्ग्रामे शङ्केटश्चैव बिघ्नस्तस्य नजायते”(अथवाः युद्ध, शड्कट र बिघ्नबाधा परेका बेलामा श्री गणेश देवताले रक्षा गरुन्) भन्ने श्लोकको आशयबाट श्री गणेश देवता सेना प्रमुख भएको स्पष्ट बुझिन्छ । वर्तमानकालमा पनि ४ किसिमका सेना भन्नाले पैदल सेना, यान सेना (गाडा, बग्गी, हौदा, मोटर, लहरी, रेल ), वायुयान सेना र जल सेना (युध्दपोत) आदिलाई जनाउाछ । तापनि सेना प्रायः तीन प्रकारको हुन्छ ः जलसेना, स्थलसेना र नभसेना ।
Climate Change-Induced Disaster and Its Impact on the National Security of Nepal
Authors: Kapri Chandra Shekhar
Published: March 2024

In the 21st century, Climate Change emerges as a non-traditional but significant contemporary challenge, acting as a potential threat multiplier in the realm of non-conventional security. While this change poses a major global environmental challenge, particularly affecting Asia, a few studies argue the ramifications of climate change for national security. As a Himalayan country, Nepal, being unique topographically with an altitude ranging from 60m to 8848.86m, is prone to various kinds of disasters, including climate change-induced among many. Existing scholarship on national security, few have explored the potential threats due to its impacts, however, the domestic literature lacks clarity on Nepal’s vulnerability towards this. In this context, geographically located in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal has been lagging far behind in grasping the issue of climate change through the lens of national security. This study maps the possible connection between these two by examining the major adverse environmental trends and disasters that pose a security threat to Nepal. It also aims to explore the ways to potential mitigating or adaptation measures to the effects of climate change on national security which eventually helps security professionals, scholars, and decision-makers. This article uses a content analysis approach to conclude the collected information where thematic analytical interpretation is used.
Legal Aspect in Peace Keeping Operation and Nepal
Authors: Giri Naresh
Published: March 2024

The United Nations (UN) Charter is the constitution of the UN, that underpins the operational framework of the UN, encompassing the peacekeeping mission to create conditions for lasting peace in conflict-torn countries. Nepal involved in all peace initiatives taken by the UN and largest troop contributor to the UN peacekeeping missions carrying the beacon of peace in the world initiated by Nepal’s enlightened son, Gautam Buddha. This study aims to identify the legal basis of the UN peacekeeping operations implied in the UN Charter and other international law concerning the influence of Buddha’s teaching of peace and non-violence on the global norms of peace. This study also aims to analyze Nepal’s adherence to human rights law and humanitarian law, as well as the legal aspects of Nepal’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations. Methodologically, the study follows a doctrinal approach, focusing on the examination of legal doctrines. The researcher draws upon multilateral conventions, resolutions of the General Assembly and Security Council, decisions of the International Court of Justice, reports, Nepal’s correspondence to the UN, speeches by the Nepali delegation in the UN General Assembly, Nepali laws related to UN peacekeeping, and journal articles as sources of data. This paper argues that as a birthplace of Buddha, Nepal needs to negotiate with the UN to expand its role in securing policy-level and command-level positions in UN peace initiatives, enabling it to contribute more to enhance the legal norms for peacekeeping operations with oriental knowledge of world peace.
Jak być ze świata? Zwrot geologiczny i polonistyka/humanistyka terenowa w szkole
Authors: Wójcik-Dudek Małgorzata
Published: March 2024

Artykuł jest poświęcony zagadnieniu humanistyki terenowej oraz możliwościom jej zastosowania w edukacji szkolnej. Autorka, nawiązując do badań prowadzonych przez Monikę Bakke, przekonuje o konieczności ponownego odczytania kanonu lektur nie tylko w kontekście humanistyki zaangażowanej, korzystając z metodologii ekokrytycznej, ale przede wszystkim odnosząc znane tytuły szkolnych lektur do zwrotu geologicznego. Taka praktyka umożliwiłaby włączenie w interpretacje tekstów literackich refleksji geologicznej, dzięki której lekcje języka polskiego otworzyłyby się na nowego, do tej pory słabo obecnego w szkolnej polonistyce aktanta fabuł: skały i ziemię. Zaproponowane przez autorkę artykułu odczytania cyklu o Muminkach, Kordiana Juliusza Słowackiego, Doliny Issy Czesława Miłosza oraz wskazówki interpretacyjne dotyczące innych utworów pokazują, w jaki sposób refleksja geologiczna może „odczarować” tekst, bez ryzyka utraty jego literackości. Celem propozycji lektury wybranych tekstów literackich z perspektywy zwrotu geologicznego jest umożliwienie podważenia antropocentrycznych pewników oraz wypracowania nowych sposobów percepcji. Ponadto taki sposób lektury prowadziłby do odsłonięcia ideologicznych źródeł nawarstwionych oraz znaturalizowanych zasad i konwencji obowiązujących w literaturze, rzadko w szkole poddawanych krytycznemu oglądowi.
Czy humaniści są współodpowiedzialni za kryzys klimatyczny?
Authors: Michalski Maciej
Published: March 2024

Celem artykułu jest krytyczne rozważenie kwestii, czy humanistyka jest współodpowiedzialna za kryzys klimatyczny ze względu na dominujące sposoby jej uprawiania. Jak się wydaje, dominujące praktyki dyskursywne humanistyki współczesnej – poznawcze, komunikacyjne, tekstowe – wyrosłe na gruncie zachodniego modelu myślenia, znajdują się w sprzeczności z postulatami proklimatycznymi. Tendencja do wydzielania obszarów badań, do kategoryzowania i wąskiej specjalizacji, a także logika wzrostu oraz struktura instytucjonalna nauki nie sprzyjają rozwijaniu m.in. współzależności, relacyjności, odpowiedzialności, myślenia perspektywicznego, czyli postaw i postulatów niezbędnych w działaniu dla dobra klimatu. Ponadto symboliczna kultura pisma, która bazuje na zapośredniczaniu, dystansie oraz wysokich kompetencjach komunikacyjnych, również nie wspiera realizacji tych postulatów, a nawet znajduje się z nimi w sprzeczności. Opierające się na tych zasadach praktyki dyskursywne warto zmienić. Szerzej stosować powinniśmy inne formy komunikacji i modele poznawcze oraz skupiać się na praktykowaniu współzależności i działań dla klimatu we współpracy z innymi obszarami nauki.
Ekologiczne podejście w edukacji – dyscyplinarna aporia
Authors: Maliszewski Krzysztof
Published: March 2024

W artykule podjęto problematykę teoretycznego zaplecza ekologicznego podejścia do edukacji i skonceptualizowano tzw. dyscyplinarną aporię edukacji ekologicznej. W dobie antropocenu i związanego z nim kryzysu klimatycznego oraz możliwej zapaści w obrębie systemu Ziemi ta aporia zyskuje na znaczeniu. Grozi nam bowiem albo utrata perspektyw dialektycznej i metakomunikacyjnej, pozwalających na teoretyczne zaawansowanie (pod presją ekologicznego zaangażowania), albo przeoczenie powagi klimatycznego alarmu (w przepastności ekologicznego paradygmatu humanistyki). W artykule autor najpierw charakteryzuje dwa warianty ekologii: bioenergetyczny i cybernetyczny, a także filozoficzną koncepcję oikologii. Następnie śledzi sposoby reprezentowania ekologii w myśli pedagogicznej, zarówno historycznej, jak i współczesnej. Taka hermeneutyka tradycji oraz analiza idei pedagogicznych pozwalają na deskrypcję i pojęciowe opracowanie podstawowej aporii ekologicznego podejścia do edukacji wynikającej z teoretycznego (dyscyplinarnego) zaplecza ekopedagogicznej interpretacji. Uwypuklone przy tym zostają pułapki, na jakie narażone jest zarówno tradycyjne podejście biologicznie ugruntowanej ekologii/edukacji ekologicznej, jak i cybernetyczny paradygmat humanistyki ekologicznej. Aby podkreślić synergię obydwu podejść, autor wykorzystuje w zakończeniu kategorie humanistyki służebnej i edukacyjnej ekologii. Badanie to osadzone jest w tradycji charakteryzującej pedagogikę jako aporetykę doświadczenia edukacyjnego.
Działania samorządu miejskiego jako narzędzie budowania świadomości ekologicznej wśród mieszkańców – na przykładzie Bratysławy
Authors: Obertová Zuzana
Published: March 2024

Tematem artykułu są działania samorządu miejskiego Bratysławy, stolicy Słowacji, na rzecz środowiska naturalnego od 2018 do 2022 roku. Ramy czasowe zostały wybrane ze względu na zmianę politycznej reprezentacji miasta w 2018 roku, która zobowiązała się do wprowadzenia ekologicznych rozwiązań w zakresie gospodarowania odpadami, ochrony miejskich lasów i ekosystemów nad Dunajem, opieki nad miejską zielenią, ochrony czystego powietrza i wód. Autorka zarówno wskazuje na projekty, które nie doczekały się pełnej realizacji, jak i prezentuje działania zachęcające ludzi do aktywnego udziału w gospodarce obiegowej lub motywujące do zmiany postawy oraz, co za tym idzie, również zachowania. Charakterystyczną cechą wszystkich rozwiązań jest wymiar edukacyjny – zawsze towarzyszy im kampania wyjaśniająca pozytywny wpływ zmian na środowisko i życie mieszkańców.
Is It Easy to Do the Right Thing?: An Approach to Sustainable Development in Teacher Education in Sweden
Authors: Wyszynska Johansson Martina
Published: March 2024

The essay deals with sustainable development in teacher education in Sweden. Using self-study of teacher educator praxis allows inquiry into practical experience informed by propositional knowledge. Using a curriculum theory approach, two dimensions of work on sustainable development at a university are presented, the intended and enacted curriculum. The intended curriculum is expressed in policy documents whereas the enacted dimension is exemplified by a Sustainable Development course addressing, among others, teacher educators at the current university. The two curriculum dimensions are well-aligned with one another. Policy documents ascribe the students and the teaching staff an active role as contributors to work on sustainable development from the point of view of three dimensions, environmental, social, and economic. The call for action dominates, and the rationale for the course is grounded in insights from natural and social sciences. The need to include insights from the humanities is proposed as they may enrich work on sustainable development with novel sensitivities. The essay invites teacher educators to discuss ways to prepare prospective teachers for work on sustainable development.
A Double Voice on Latin Grammar, or a Gloss to Reflections on the Challenges of Cultural Pedagogy
Authors: Krakowiak Małgorzata
Published: March 2024

The aim of the article was to demonstrate, referring to the arguments taken from the correspondence and essays of Jerzy Stempowski and Bolesław Miciński, that humanistic education (actually: humanistic formation) still can and should be the foundation of the educational process. The title “Latin grammar” functions here as pars pro toto of culture. Knowledge of classical patterns – attitudes, actions, creation, or destruction of social structures – enables communication and creates the basis for formulating projects of the future. The protagonists of the article remind us about the basic culture forming aspect of tradition – collective memory and individual attitude to it. They also point to individual responsibility as a distinguishing feature of the Mediterranean culture
Narrating Self, Depicting the Other
Authors: Hosseinioun Delaram
Published: March 2024

The American philosopher and gender theorist Judith Butler believes that 'our capacity to reﬂect upon ourselves, to tell the truth about ourselves, is correspondingly limited by what the discourse, the regime, cannot allow into speakability' (Giving an Account of Oneself). This review analyses how Shamissa Hassani (b.1988), the first female graffiti artist of Afghanistan, and Keyvan Shovir (b. 1985), the first postrevolutionary graffiti artist of Iran, manifest Butler’s view of giving an account of oneself. I argue that Hassani and Shovir have used their arts as a means of speakability and self-reflection in the restricted discourses of their home countries. I conclude that art manifests the possibility of self-revelation and reclaiming one’s voice beyond the restricted social discourses or diaspora.
Afghan Refugee Women in Iran
Authors: Ziba Jalali Naini
Published: March 2024

This article looks at how Afghan migrant women to Iran gained greater self-awareness and experienced many changes in their traditional gender roles. This qualitative study was conducted through in-depth interviews with Afghan working women in Tehran. The women had a median age of 39 (between 23 to 55) and had been living in Iran anywhere between one to twenty-five years. Most of the responders migrated to Iran after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 1995. A few were more recent migrants who arrived after the Taliban took over in August 2021. The article addresses the ways in which Afghan women have attained self-awareness and the multiplicity of factors which have facilitated or impeded this process. We will see that these women have gone far beyond the immediate restrictions and impediments that were imposed by their traditional families, as well as the strict gender division of labour in their community.
Afghanistan and Its Challenge to Feminism
Authors: Afary Frieda
Published: March 2024

This article examines Afghan women's resistance against the return to power of the Taliban since August 2021.  It also critically evaluates the different attitudes that global feminists have expressed about the plight of the Afghan people and the much needed solidarity with Afghan women.
TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA BERBASIS ENERGI SURYA SEBAGAI INOVASI PENINGKATAN POTENSI DESA WISATA
Authors: Ilahi Novita Asma , Purnata Hendi , Rahmat Saepul , Widianingsih Betti , Karyani Uli
Published: March 2024

Widarapayung Wetan is one of the innovation villages in Cilacap Regency with the method of developing a one-stop destination tourist area. The development of tourist areas certainly attracts visitors and the public to be able to gather and have activities at the same location. This innovation certainly requires various facilities and infrastructure to support development. To support the government's program in developing the use of new and renewable energy and developing an innovation village in the village of Widarapayung Wetan, an infrastructure to support visitor facilities was made in the one-stop destination tourist area of ​​Widarapayung Wetan Village. The Solar Electric Device Charging Station (S – EDCS) uses solar system technology so that it will not burden the use of PLN's electrical energy. The use of solar energy also provides knowledge for the surrounding community to be able to innovate to develop electricity needs using the S – EDCS tool which is implemented in the village of Widarapayung Wetan. The installation of S – EDCS is a Social Innovation for the community that has not existed before in Widarapayung Wetan Village.
5S KAIZEN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS KADER PKK KELURAHAN PONDOK BAMBU JAKARTA PADA BUDIDAYA TANAMAN PANGAN
Authors: Rimadias Santi , Rasyid Soelaeman , Hertingkir Fajar
Published: March 2024

In order to enhance the quality of families' nutrition, PKK cadres under the supervision of Pondok Bambu Village, East Jakarta are diversifying food crops by cultivating kale, spinach, caisim, tomatoes, and chilies. The community service program aims to educate PKK cadres in Pondok Bambu Village, East Jakarta about 5S Kaizen to boost their productivity in growing food crops. The service activities will take place over three days and will include lectures, discussions, and on-site assistance during the service process. The application of Kaizen in an environment can increase productivity by ensuring that all members of the organization are cognizant of the main goals, objectives, and measures of success. The 5S approach, which stands for Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain), can be employed to implement Kaizen.
Keywords: Kaizen, 5S, Mentoring, Productivity
BIMBINGAN TEKNIK LAPORAN KEUANGAN BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA KARYA MANDIRI DESA CIBODAS LEMBANG
Authors: Hanifah  , Rari Dwi Dita
Published: March 2024

The establishment of BUMDes is determined through a regional regulation approved by the BPD referring to the laws and regulations. This movement is in line with the national movement to create 5,000 independent villages through village funds to develop BUMDes capital. As a village financial institution that meets the needs of micro-scale businesses in the village, BUMDes is obliged to make transparent and accountable financial reports per month and provide reports on its business development to the village community at least twice a year through village meetings. PKM activities are carried out with the aim of assisting the manager of BUMDes Karya Mandiri in Cibodas Village in preparing financial reports. This is expected to affect the performance of the BUMDes financial report when there is an audit of the BUMDes financial report by the BUMDes Supervisor. The solution provided in PKM activities, namely by conducting BIMTEK activities for BUMDes managers related to the preparation of financial reports. The first stage provides knowledge regarding the need for financial statements and the concepts of financial statements based on SAK ETAP. The second stage is to carry out technical guidance activities related to the preparation of financial reports based on transactions that occur in BUMDes. The third stage is monitoring to monitor the achievement of the PKM program targets. The target to be achieved is to increase the skills and knowledge of the BUMDes Karya Mandiri management regarding the preparation of financial reports so that they can produce good and correct financial reports in accordance with SAK ETAP.
PENDAMPINGAN KEBERLANGSUNGAN USAHA UMKM GULA AREN DALAM MENDUKUNG PENCAPAIAN SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
Authors: Nurfitriana Annisa
Published: March 2024

Palm trees are one of the natural resources in Majalengka. its availability needs to be maintained by all parties so that the palm processing business can have an impact on economic, environmental, and social aspects. However, the limited number of trees that are decreasing, decreasing interest in doing business, and limited human resource capabili-ties are obstacles for MSME actors. The implementation method used to carry out the service is by conducting surveys, providing equipment and training, and providing assis-tance and evaluation. The result of this service is that the first palm sugar SMEs in Maja-lengka, processed production is increasing and is of higher quality. In addition, MSME actors can manage finances so that there is an increase in turnover and the sustain-ability of MSMEs is maintained. This supports the achievement of the economic aspect. Second, MSME actors are closer to neighbors and families in supporting efforts to support social aspects. Third, MSME actors are more likely to maximize production amid limited natural resources so that they can support the achievement of SDGs in environmental aspects.
Keywords: SMEs, Sustainability Development Goals
TEKNOLOGI PANEL SURYA UNTUK PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH SISA PENYULINGAN MINYAK KAYU PUTIH
Authors: Rahmat Saepul , Hendi Purnata  , Novita Asma Ilahi  , Afrizal Abdi Musyafiq
Published: March 2024

Ujungmanik Village, Kawunganten District, Cilacap Regency, which is in the Segara Anakan Cilacap area, has natural resources, especially eucalyptus plants, which have the potential to develop the economy of the village community. The biggest problem faced by LMDH Dadi Makmur as a unit that manages the eucalyptus oil business is that after the production of eucalyptus oil distillation, it will produce residual waste from cajuput oil twigs and leaves with quite a large volume and only be left piled up around the yard where the distillery is, causing area storage of essential oil raw materials is narrow and also takes a long time to become organic fertilizer. The innovation offered through this community service activity is implementing a briquette printing machine from eucalyptus oil refining waste which is energy efficient and based on solar panels. The results of the dedication show that the eucalyptus oil waste processing activity in addition to reducing environmental pollution also produces biomass briquettes that can be utilized by the residents of Ujungmanik Village as a leading economic product of Ujungmanik Village.
 Keyword: Cajuput oil, briquette, solar panels
PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN METODE CRAFT DALAM PENINGKATAN KESUKSESAN BELAJAR GENARASI MILENIAL
Authors: Syah Firdiyan , Riyadi Ahmad
Published: March 2024

Low motivation to learn is often considered as the cause of the low quality of graduates of a tertiary institution. This factor even raises a dilemma, because with low learning motivation, students cannot master learning materials properly, but must graduate for the sake of the continuity of the college. Practices like this are safe and lasting, because the majority of students just want to get a bachelor's degree, and not to master science. Meanwhile, many tertiary institutions apply the concept of customer satisfaction in the world of education, making it easier for students to graduate to be considered as providing satisfaction to their consumers (students).

Responding to challenges in the world of education today in community service is able to provide and motivate and how to gain knowledge through information technology. The CRAFT method is a self-image programming method introduced by the psychocybernatic technique. This method is a structured method of controlling the soul and the individual. The CRAFT method consists of Cancel, Replace, Affirmation, Focus and Training. The application of the CRAFT method is accompanied by the Mind Mapping technique. In this technique students are required to determine goals, plans and actions. We also certainly know that the benefits of mind mapping are for teaching and learning. The end result of the CRAFT method is being able to increase enthusiasm for learning through motivation and assistance on how to get good knowledge through information technology.
Does current pre-experience matter? A study of customer perceived characteristics and MarTech usage behavior of mobile banking application users in Sri Lanka
Authors: Sangarathas D. , Shanmugathas S. , Malkanthie M.A.A.
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The integration of Marketing Technology (MarTech) in Mobile Banking (MB) apps gains recognition in marketing automation, previous research lacks a comprehensive framework for understanding customer behavior. This study addresses this gap by proposing a new model within Financial Technology (FinTech), incorporating customer characteristics.

Design/methodology/approach: The Integrated MarTech Usage Behavior Model (IMTUBM) triangulates three theories to explore the MarTech landscape in a longitudinal survey of 400 MB app users in Sri Lanka, utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with Smart-PLS software.

Findings: The resultant Integrated MB App Usage Behavior Model (IMBUBM) provides a foundational understanding of customer characteristics in the MarTech domain. Notably, this study conceptualizes awareness, elucidating that experiential aspects are shaped by both previous and pre-experience.

Originality: This study introduces the concept of current pre-experience as a moderator in the MarTech landscape within FinTech, arguing for its deeper exploration compared to previous experience.

Implications: These findings not only suggest avenues for future research in MarTech but also provide managerial insights, encouraging refinement of strategies based on heightened customer awareness. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of current pre-experience in bridging the gap between customer intention and behavior in MarTech usage.

Keywords: Awareness, Customer characteristics, FinTech organization, MarTech domain, MB app, Pre-experience, Sri Lanka
Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions in Expanding The Blue Economy in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to The Fisheries Sector
Authors: Ekanayake E. A. , Galdolage B.S.
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The blue economy emphasizes the sustainable utilization of marine resources to promote economic growth, create job opportunities, and enhance livelihoods while ensuring the protection of the ocean ecosystem. The blue economy comprises a variety of activities such as fisheries, aquaculture and Mari culture, marine and coastal tourism, boat and shipbuilding, seaports and shipping, marine transportation, renewable energy, offshore hydrocarbons and minerals, and marine biotechnology. The primary objective of this research is to identify the opportunities and challenges in expanding the blue economy in Sri Lanka, with a focus on the fisheries sector.

Design/methodology/approach: The qualitative research method was employed for data collection, using key person interviews with 20 Sri Lankan blue economy stakeholders. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data.

Findings: The study identified several opportunities, including the introduction of a sound VMS and forecasting system, technology improvement, properly trained human resources, reducing post-harvest loss, value addition to the fish, and diversification towards aquaculture and Mari culture. The study also identified challenges such as limited access to finance, lack of infrastructure, and weak governance. With the right policies and management practices in place, the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka can achieve sustainable development, contribute to the country's economic growth, and provide livelihoods for fishers and their communities.

Originality: Though Sri Lanka is an Island, ideal for practicing the blue economy, the attention given by the scholars and practitioners to develop the sector is not sufficient.  This study stands out for its thorough examination of opportunities and challenges in expanding Sri Lanka's blue economy, with a specific emphasis on the fisheries sector.

Implications: The theoretical contribution lies in the identification of opportunities and challenges in expanding the blue economy, particularly within the fisheries sector. This research significantly contributes to guiding policymakers and stakeholders to develop strategies for the sustainable growth and management of the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka.

Keywords: Blue Economy, Fisheries, value addition, Post-harvest loss
General physical training in Ukrainian national martial arts
Authors: Lytvynenko A. , Mulyk V.
Published: March 2024

The article deals with the issues of improving general physical training in Ukrainian martial arts. An analysis of modern approaches to the general physical training of martial artists was made. The content, methods and means of physical training in the Ukrainian national sports of Horting and Cossack fight are shown. The peculiarities of building the training process of athletes in the annual training cycle are revealed. The relationship between the indicators of the development of physical qualities and the stability of competitive results in Ukrainian national martial arts is analyzed. The choice of test exercises for determining the development of the main physical qualities of athletes in Ukrainian martial arts is substantiated. Differences in the level of development of the physical qualities of athletes are determined, depending on the competitive division in which they specialize. The prospects for the further development of Ukrainian national martial arts in Europe and the world are shown. Ukrainian martial arts compete with Eastern martial arts. Horting and Cossack fight use modern methods of general and special physical training in the training process. Sports science conducts fundamental research of Ukrainian national sports martial arts.
Level of psychological barriers of students who are engaged in bodybuilding
Authors: Simchenko Andriy , Piven Oleksandr , Orlov Anatolyi , Tykhorskyi Oleksandr
Published: March 2024

The article explores the psychological barriers among students engaged in bodybuilding compared to those who are not involved in sports. It emphasizes the integral role of psychological preparation in sports training, with a focus on reducing athletes' psychological barriers. The study identifies seven key barriers in sports: personal initiative, faulty mindset, autonomy, achievement, risk aversion, communication, and openness to new experiences.

The research involves 52 students, comprising 25 bodybuilders and 27 non-athletes. A specialized psychological barrier assessment test, adapted for contemporary sports psychology needs, evaluates the prevalence of these barriers among participants. The identified barriers include personal initiative, which underscores the importance of athletes taking initiative and acting independently for success in sports. Faulty mindset refers to negative perceptions of one's abilities, potentially hindering performance. The results of the study are presented through a comparison of psychological barrier levels between the two groups. Significant differences are observed in the barriers of personal initiative, risk aversion, and openness to new experiences. Bodybuilding students exhibit lower barriers in personal initiative, indicating a proactive approach to their training, while demonstrating higher resistance to risk and greater openness to new experiences compared to non-athletes. The findings suggest that engagement in bodybuilding may influence students' psychological characteristics in these aspects.

In conclusion, the research underscores the importance of addressing psychological barriers in sports, particularly in bodybuilding. The study provides insights into how sports engagement may impact students' psychological states, highlighting areas where bodybuilders differ significantly from their non-athlete counterparts. Understanding and overcoming these barriers are crucial for enhancing athletes' mental resilience and overall success in sports.
The Adab of Prayer (Salah) in Kitab Al-Luma‘ f? Al-Ta?awwuf of Abu Nasr ‘Abd Allah b. ‘Ali Al-Sarraj Al-Tusi
Authors: Saparmin Norzakiah
Published: March 2024

Ab? Na?r ?Abd All?h b. ?Al? al-Sarr?j al-??s? was born in ??s in Khur?s?n in the middle of 10th century CE and died in the same place in 988 CE. He was honored with the title “the peacock of the poor” (??w?s al-fuqar?’). In his book Kit?b al-Luma?, Ab? Na?r al-Sarr?j explains on the definition of Sufism, the origin of the name, on its principles and practices and these have their roots in the sayings and practices of the beloved Prophet Mu?ammad (pbuh), the blessed Companions, and the pious Muslims. For our purpose here, we are only going to focus on the part of the ?d?b of the religious rituals, particularly on the ?d?b of the ritual prayer. How do the ??f?s define ?d?b? What is it that makes it differ from the external requirement of the Shar??ah? What are the ?d?b of prayer? How do the Prophet (pbuh), the blessed Companions and the ??f?s exemplify the best ?d?b of ritual prayer, and what we can learn and imitate from these par excellent Servants of Allah Ta??l?. These are some of the questions that we will try to deal with in this paper. The methodology is a literature review, and we will also refer to the works of other scholars, of which, primarily, are the works of ?ujjat al-Isl?m, Ab? ?amid Mu?ammad al-Ghaz?l? (d. 450/1111).Keywords: ?Ilm al-Ta?aww?f (Sufism), ?d?b, ?al?h (Prayer), Ab? Na?r al-Sarr?j.
The Potential of Snake Venoms as Coagulation Agent for Hemorrhagic Trauma: A Review
Authors: Harun Ismail Ahmad Fahmi , Mohamed Sideek Mohamed Arshad , Mohamad Mohd Yusof
Published: March 2024

Snake venom contains a variety of proteins and enzymes that can affect blood coagulation and have been investigated for their potential use as hemostatic agents to stop hemorrhage. Hemorrhage can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, surgery, and certain medical conditions, and can be life-threatening if not controlled. Several components of snake venom have been identified as potential hemostatic agents. One such component is Batroxobin, a metalloproteinase found in the venom of the Bothrops atrox snake. Batroxobin has been shown to activate prothrombin to thrombin, which promotes clot formation and can be used to stop bleeding. Ancrod is a serine protease that can cleave fibrinogen, reducing the concentration of fibrinogen in the blood and preventing clot formation. Ancrod has been used as a hemostatic agent in the past, but its use has been limited due to concerns about its safety and efficacy. Other components of snake venom, such as those found in the venom of Russell's viper and the saw-scaled viper, have been found to have potential as hemostatic agents. These components have been shown to activate factor X and have been investigated as potential treatments for hemorrhage. The use of snake venom as a hemostatic agent is not without its challenges. One of the main concerns is the potential for adverse reactions, including allergic reactions, and the risk of complications such as thrombosis. Additionally, the availability of snake venom is limited, and the production of synthetic versions of these compounds can be challenging. Despite these challenges, the potential of snake venom as a hemostatic agent is promising, particularly in the development of new, more targeted treatments for hemorrhage. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action of snake venom-derived hemostatic agents and to develop safe and effective therapeutic agents. In conclusion, snake venom contains a variety of components that have the potential as hemostatic agents to stop hemorrhage. While the use of snake venom-derived hemostatic agents is not without its challenges, these agents have promising potential in the treatment of a range of medical conditions. Keywords: Snake venom, coagulation agent, hemorrhagic trauma
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPA dengan Menggunakan Media PowerPoint Berbasis Montessori pada Materi Sistem Pencernaan Kelas V di SDN Kalisalam II
Authors: Anjarwati Ani , Alahmani Vega Fakis Alahmani , Agustin Wulan , Fitria Lely Nur , Dewi Nur Afrika Lita
Published: March 2024

Abstrak
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPA menggunakan media PowerPoint berbasis montessori pada materi sistem pencernaan. Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Tahapan pelaksanaan penelitian ini terbagi dalam 2 siklus di mana di tiap siklus terdiri dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan kuantitatif deskriptif. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah skor rata-rata nilai dari pre-test adalah 45,22% sedangkan rata-rata nilai dari post-test adalah 80,83% dengan kriteria yang baik. 
 
Abstract
This research aims to improve science learning outcomes using montessori-based powerpoint media on digestive system material. This research uses a classroom action research approach. The stages of implementing this research are divided into 2 cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques using tests. The data analysis technique uses descriptive quantitative. The results of this research are that the average score from the pre-tests 45.22%, while the average score from the post-test is 80.83%, with good criteria.
Pengaruh Efektivitas Kepemimpinan dan Pengembangan Karir Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Riau Dengan Komitmen Afektif Sebagai Variabel Mediasi
Authors: Asnaldi  , Adolf Bastian  , Donal Devi Amdanata
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk Untuk menganalisis pengaruh efektivitas Kepemimpinan dan pengembangan karir  terhadap kinerja Pegawai pada Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Riau dengan komitmen afektif sebagai variabel mediasi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai pada Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Riau dengan sampel sebanyak 67 orang responden, dimana pengambilan sampel dengan metode sampling insidental. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan penyebaran menggunakan google form. Teknis analisis data pada penelitian ini adalah dengan Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) dengan menggunakan SmartPLS 3.0 sebagai alat pengolahan data. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa.Efektifitas Kepemimpinan dan pengembangan karir tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Riau. Sementara itu, Komitmen Afektif berpengaruh signifikan secara langsung terhadap kinerja pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Riau. Efektifitas Kepemimpinan dan pengembangan karir berpengaruh signifikan secara langsung terhadap komitmen afektif pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Riau. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa komitmen afektif mampu memediasi hubungan antara Efektifitas Kepemimpinan dan pengembangan karir terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Sekretariat DPRD Provinsi Riau