bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of air exergy from condenser of air split-conditioner heat pump and its exergetic efficiency depending on outside air temperature
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Labay Volodymyr , Klymenko Hanna , Gensetskyi Mykola
Published: July 2022

Rising prices for fuel and energy resources make the problem of using alternative energy sources and energy saving relevant not only for the economy of Ukraine, but also for the world economy. One of the ways to reduce energy consumption is the use of air split-conditioner heat pumps in building heating systems, which are using up to 1 kW of electricity from the grid to transport up to 5 kW of heat energy from the outdoor air to the indoor air. The energy perfection of air split-conditioner heat pumps can best be established only on the basis of the analysis of their exergy efficiency. And this allowed substantiating the relevance of such a study, which made it possible to establish the exergy of air from the condenser of the heat pump air split-conditioner and its exergetic efficiency. The author’s innovative mathematical model for the analysis of operation of single-stage freon heat pumps of air split-conditioners by exergetic method is used in this article. The exergy of the air from the condenser of the air split-conditioner heat pump by Mitsubishi Electric and its exergetic efficiency with the standard heat capacity of 3200 W with R32 refrigerant depending on the outside air temperature have been established.
Pola Resistansi Kuman Tuberkulosis dan Regimen Pengobatan Pada Pasien Tuberkulosis Resisten Obat Di Rumah Sakit Pusat Rujukan Respirasi Nasional Persahabatan Jakarta
Authors: Wibowo Adityo , Burhan Erlina , Putra Andika Chandra
Published: July 2022

Tuberkulosis resistan obat (TB-RO) adalah jenis Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) yang kebal terhadap minimal salah satu jenis obat anti tuberkulosis (OAT). Angka kejadiannya terus bertambah karena kondisi penyakit yang sering tidak tertangani dengan baik termasuk akibat kasus pengobatan dengan rejimen atau dosis yang tidak adekuat dan kasus putus obat serta gagal pengobatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik pasien TB-RO termasuk didalamnya adalah pola resistensi kuman dan regimen pengobatan yang diberikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode potong lintang pada pasien TB-RO yang berobat di poliklinik TB multi-drug resistant (MDR) RSPRRN Persahabatan Jakarta. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara primer dan sekunder dalam kurun waktu Agustus sampai dengan Oktober 2020. Pada penelitian ini yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi sebesar 65 pasien TB-RO. Jenis kelamin subjek dominan laki-laki sebanyak 50,7%, usia terbanyak adalah kelompok 18-40 tahun sebanyak 80%, Indeks massa tubuh (IMT) subjek penelitian terbanyak dalam rentang normal yaitu sebanyak 32 subjek (49,2%). Subjek penelitian dengan riwayat pengobatan TB sensitif obat sebelumnya sejumlah 47 subjek (73,8%). Subjek yang memiliki penyakit penyerta sejumlah 8 subjek (12,3%). Pola resistensi kuman terbanyak adalah kelompok MDR sebanyak 93,8%. Regimen pengobatan yang diberikan jumlah terbanyak yaitu pengobatan regimen individual injeksi pada 22 subjek (33,8%). Biakan kuman pasien TB-RO paling banyak tergolong dalam kelompok MDR dan pengobatan yang diberikan paling banyak adalah regimen individual injeksi. Kata kunci: TB-RO, pola resistensi, regimen obat
Pemanfaatan Teknologi Mikoriza di Tanah Karst Petani Desa Karangasem Kabupaten Gunung Kidul Yogyakarta
Authors: Yuslinawari Yuslinawari , Suryanti Sri , Dinarti Siwi Istiana
Published: July 2022

The community of Karangasem Village works as farmers. The land condition in Karangasem village dry land , high content of lime carbonate and shallow soil solum so that the percentage of plant life is low. To overcome these problems, it is necessary to increase knowledge of land management that is suitable for karst areas. Prior to the application of new technology, it is necessary to measure the level of knowledge of farmers towards technology and changes in attitudes that occur after understanding the technology. These factors encourage Community Service (PkM) with assistance to farmers which aims to foster farmer changes that include the level of knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and motivation for farming activities carried out. The PkM method is done by focus group discussions , counseling, training and assistance for mycorrhizal applications on woody plants, icons of rare tree conservation and land management. The implication of the activity is that 92% of farmers who do not know about mycorrhizal inoculation technology and its benefits for soil and plants become 100% aware and know the benefits of mycorrhizal application.. Changes in farmers' attitudes have implications for the pattern from chemical agricultural changes to organic farming and environmentally friendly agriculture.
Analisis Pengalaman Konsumen Menginap di Kyriad Hotel bumiminang Kota Padang Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Valid Fahrifan , Wulansari Nidia , Surenda Rian
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini berawal dari observasi penulis pada masa pandemi Covid-19 pada awal tahun 2020, telah banyak korban terkena dampaknya. Berdasarkan penemuan peneliti ditemukan permasalahan mngenai Customer Experience di Kyriad Hotel Bumiminang Padang. Terdapat tamu yang megeluh dikarnakana banyak hal yang mengecewakan dari Wc jorok, Sarung bantal dan selimut sobek, fasilitas dan furnitur Kyriad Hotel Bumiminang dalam kamar sangat buruk dan tidak layak digunakan sprei tidak di ganti dan kamar yang masih kotor sangat mengawatirkan untuk keamanan pada saat masa Covid-19. Penelitian  bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan Customer Experien Pada masa Covid-19 di Kyriad Hotel Bumiminang meliputi 3 Indikator yaitu : Sensory Experience (Pengalaman yang dirasakan indra), Emotional Experience (Pengalaman yang dirasakan melalui perasaan konsumen), Social Experience (Pengalaman Konsumen dalam bersosialisasi).

Jenis Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan Populasi tamu yang pernah atau sedang menginap di Kyriad Hotel Bumiminang Padang mulai dari bulan Maret – Agustus 2020. Teknik Pengambilan sampel penelitian ini adalah no probality sampling yang digunakan purposive sampling (100) tamu. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik komunikasi tidak langsung dengan menyebarkan angket atau kuesioner menggunakan skala Liker yang telah diuji validitas dan realibilitasnya.

Selanjutnya data dianalisis deskriptif dengan metode kategori penilaian berdasarkan rata-rata skor, persentase penilaian menggunakan bantuan Program Komputer SPSS 20.00. Hasil Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa secara umum Customer Experience pada masa Covid-19 di Kyriad Hotel Bumiminang Padang tergolong pada kategori baik dengan persentase 59% pada rentang 66,66 – < 80. Sedangkan indikator dari Customer Experience  yaitu : (1) Sensory Experience dengan kategori tergolong baik dengan persentase 48% berada pada rentang 30-< 36, (2) Emotional Experience tergolong pada kategori cukup dengan persentase 47% berada pada rentang 18,67- < 22,33, (3) Social Experiece tergolong pada kategori cukup dengan rentag 10,67- < 13,33.
Motivasi Pengunjung Berwisata ke Daya Tarik Wisata Gunung Padang
Authors: Bukhari M. Yudha Al , Putra Trisna
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAK

Terdapat permasalahan yang ditemukan pada Daya Tarik Wisata Gunung Padang Sumatera Barat yaitu terdapatnya kerusakan jalan menuju puncak Gunung Padang yang membuat motivasi fisik pengujung sebagai sarana olahraga terganggu, tidak terawatnya makam Siti Nurbaya yang menjadi pusat interpersonal pada Daya Tarik Wisata Gunung Padang, tidak terdapatnya atraksi budaya seperti pameran legenda, dan masih kurangnya fasilitas releaksasi pada Daya Tarik Wisata Gunung Padang. Adanya penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui berapa besarnya motivasi pengunjung pada Daya Tarik Wisata Gunung Padang Sumatera Barat, menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif dengan jumlah penelitian 96 responden. Data dikumpulkan dengan kusioner dengan skala likert yang sudah di uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Teknik analisis data dengan memakai rumus penelitian rata-rata ideal (Mi) dan standar deviasi (Sdi). Berlandaskan jumlah penelitian diketahui bahwa “Motivasi Pengunjung Pada Daya Tarik Wisata Gunung Padang Sumatera Barat” diketahui bahwa motivasi pengunjung berada pada kategori buruk sebesar 56% dengan retang nilai 30 ≤ 40. Sedangkan hasil indikator motivasi fisik sebesar 42% dinilai cukup, motivasi interpersonal 41% dinilai buruk, motivasi budaya 41% dinilai baik, dan motivasi status martabat 44% dinilai cukup.  

 

Kata Kunci: Motivasi Pengunjung, Gunung Padang Sumatera Barat
Minat Kunjungan Wisatawan Pada Aktivitas Wisata di Taman Nasional Way Kambas Kabupaten Lampung Timur Provinsi Lampung
Authors: Kasmin Kasmin , Caesariano Lymbarski
Published: July 2022

Way Kambas National Park is an elephant protection national park located in Lampung, Indonesia. Interest in visiting tourists is an important thing that needs to be considered, Way Kambas national park is a tourist attraction that has potential. Several kinds of tourist activities can be found at the Way Kambas tourist attraction. Among these activities, it is known that Walking in The Rice Field received the highest appreciation, namely as many as 32 respondents (64%) of the 50 respondents from foreign tourists who were taken as samples, followed by the Attending Culture Events activity as many as 29 respondents (58%), followed by the respective activities. each Sightseeing 26 respondents (52%), Spa/Relaxation 24 (48%), Shopping 23 respondents (46%), Cycling 14 (28%), Tracking 11(22%), Cooking Class 10 (20%), Jogging 9 (18%), Dancing Class 5 (10%), others (eating at local restaurants and stalls) 2 respondents (4%), and finally 2 respondents (4%) namely Painting Class activities. The research location was conducted in Way Kambas National Park (TNWK). This research is qualitative research with an interview, observation, and documentation data collection techniques. The sample of this study is data on tourist visits sourced from the Way Kambas National Park Hall. The results of the study found that tourism activities in Way Kambas National Park influenced the interest of visiting local and foreign tourists.
Partisipasi Pemuda dalam Program Ketenagakerjaan Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Takalar
Authors: Jusmawandi Jusmawandi , Safriadi Safriadi
Published: July 2022

Salah satu Program unggulan Bupati Takalar periode 2017-2022 yaitu penyerapan 10,000 tenaga kerja baru. Peran pemuda sangat penting dalam proses pelaksanaan program untuk menunjukkan keterlibatannya. Program ini berjalan selama tiga tahun namun belum berdampak signifikan terhadap masyarakat, bahkan Kabupaten Takalar masuk dalam daftar 10 Kabupaten dengan tingkat pengangguran tertinggi di Sulawesi Selatan pada tahun 2020. Artikel ini mendeskripsikan bentuk partisipasi pemuda dalam program Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Takalar. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui observasi dan wawancara mendalam (indepht interview). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk partisipasi pemuda terbagi atas dua yaitu partisipasi fisik dan nonfisik. Partisipasi fisik meliputi kegiatan dalam bidang jasa, pendidikan, pertanian, dan lain-lain. Sedangkan partisipasi non fisik meliputi kegiatan seminar, diskusi, dan gagasan lain yang berkaitan dengan program. Berdasarkan teori Arnstein, bentuk partisipasi berada pada tingkatan Citizen Power. Pemuda memberikan kemampuan mereka dalam menentukan, melaksanakan dan melakukan evaluasi terhadap kegiatan yang mereka laksanakan. Hasil penelitian menjadi bahan evaluasi Pemerintah Kabupaten Takalar dalam menjalankan program-programnya
Perilaku Panic Buying dan Resiliensi dalam Menghadapi Krisis Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Viola Hasna Anugerah , Fitrianto Achmad Room
Published: July 2022

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi bisnis yang dijalankan pelaku usaha dalam memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat selama masa pandemi covid 19 berdasarkan keterkaitan antara perubahan perilaku masyarakat dengan fenomena panic buying. Jenis pendekatan pada penelitian ini adalah pendekatan mix method dengan pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara terstruktur kepada 32 responden terpilih. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan pembatasan sosial mempengaruhi eksistensi pedagang kecil di pasar tradisional, dimana pendapatan para pedagang menurun drastis karena perubahan perilaku masyarakat yang bersikap selektif dalam memilih produk. Di sisi lain, beberapa individu maupun kelompok masyarakat memilih untuk membeli barang dengan jumlah yang sangat besar sehingga mengakibatkan terganggunya rantai pasokan. Dengan demikian, respon masyarakat yang beragam memiliki korelasi kuat dengan teori resiliensi, yakni sebagai wujud upaya adaptasi untuk mengatasi berbagai tekanan akibat pandemi Covid-19. Hasil penelitian ini berimplikasi pada sebuah rekomendasi tentang strategi bertahan hidup masyarakat dalam mencegah timbulnya kepanikan, serta strategi UMKM untuk pulih dari kemerosotan perekonomian.
THE CLASH: The Culture Wars of the 1980s and 1990s
Authors: Alday John Sebastian
Published: July 2022

This article examines the controversies surrounding the art world during the culture wars in America in the late 1980s and 90s. It focuses on the cultural context that transpired in the time period by examining the events leading up to the controversies: the genesis of the culture war; the emergence of two political groups, the New Left and the New Right, and the complex history of the National Endowment for the Arts and its role in the culture wars. The paper also analyzes the works of the artists who were at the core of the cultural debate: Andres Serrano, Robert Mapplethorpe, and the NEA 4. Thus, by analyzing the events that transpired, culminating in the Supreme Court ruling of The NEA v. Karen Finley (1998) it marked the definitive change in how the art world operates, particularly in its relations with the government, that brought significant difficulty for certain artists to receive funding.
And the Cradle Will Fall: Best Practices for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Authors: Olds Ariana D. , Ray Katie E.
Published: July 2022

Background: The opioid epidemic is a growing problem, unfortunately, the abuse of drugs does not necessarily stop if a user becomes pregnant. This subjects approximately six in every 1000 neonates to neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Problem: Opioid abuse during pregnancy leads to neonates being born experiencing symptoms of withdrawal. The syndrome effects the body as a whole; neonates can experience a wide range of symptoms primarily because of hyperactivity of the central, autonomic, and gastrointestinal systems. Search Methods: Using keywords and key phrases to explore multiple databases, 110 publications were acquired. Of those 12 met the inclusion criteria for this project and contained multiple interventions for neonates experiencing NAS. Interventions: Caring for a drug dependent neonate is very individualized based on symptoms. First line treatment has been the use of pharmaceuticals. Supportive interventions, such as music therapy, skin-to-skin contact and other alternative therapy interventions, can reduce the behavioral and physiological symptoms related to NAS, but are not consistently utilized. These therapies can also reduce length of stay for affected neonates. Conclusions: There are gaps in the research and knowledge deficits have been found among nursing staff, as well as limited supportive interventions being used. The use of supportive interventions first, before pharmacological therapies, can be beneficial in reducing length of stay and facilitate recovery. These interventions are discussed within this paper.
A Biomechanical Analysis of Various Push-Up Positions Based on Hand Width
Authors: Hatfield Jacob , Rodriguez Emelly , Aguilar-Ramirez Esteban , Isaev Dmitry
Published: July 2022

This study analyzed the biomechanical difference of three different push-up hand width positions: narrow, normal, and wide. A Qualisys (Göteborg, Sweden) motion capture system and in-floor AMTI (Watertown, MA, USA) force plates were used to record participants’ movements. The movement data was transferred to MATLAB and used to find the elbow flexion angle, shoulder dip ankle, spine angle, and ground reaction force (GRF) of each participant, and to make comparisons between the three push-up variations. Statistical analysis suggested that there was a statistically significant difference between push-up variants with respect to elbow flexion angle, spine angle, and shoulder dip angle, but the difference in GRF between variants was not found to be statistically significant. Measuring these factors provided insight into typical push-up posture for both men and women.
Beyond the School Bells: Mississippi After-school Program Initiative
Authors: Rodriguez Roxanna Ruiz
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this paper is to assess the extent to which after-school programs can improve the outcomes of at-risk low-income students in Mississippi – one of the few states that does not allocate state funding towards these programs. Currently, there are 217,663 students in Mississippi waiting to get into an after-school program, and 1 in 6 students will go unsupervised during the after-school hours. After-school programs provide an enhancing environment for students to work on homework, play sports, and participate in other stimulating activities. However, low-income students lack access to these programs due to the lack of affordability and availability. I propose that Mississippi enact the Beyond the School Bells Initiative (BSBI) to create a state funding stream for a variety of programs that target children whose household income is at or below 150% of the poverty line. A cost-benefit analysis suggests that this initiative would yield a benefit that ranges from a $24.13 to $27.54 for every $1 spent.
Sentinel surveillance of injuries and poisonings associated with cocaine and other substance use: results from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP)
Authors: Iynkkaran Ithayavani , Zutrauen Sarah , Desiateryk Sofiia , Wang Ze , Ghandour Lina , McFaull Steven R. , Champagne André , Cheesman James , Do Minh T.
Published: July 2022

Introduction

Consumption of cocaine can lead to numerous injuries and poisoning. However, only a limited number of studies have explored cocaine-related injuries. This study examined a wide range of injuries and poisonings related to cocaine only and in combination with other substances in Canada using sentinel surveillance data captured by the electronic Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (eCHIRPP).

Methods

Injuries and poisonings related to the use of cocaine only or in combination with other substances were identified in the eCHIRPP database between January 2012 and December 2019 for all ages. Descriptive analyses were performed to investigate the distribution of demographic and injury characteristics in poisoning and injury records related to the use of cocaine only and in combination with other substances. Statistical analyses were conducted to find the proportion of cocaine-related injuries per 100000 eCHIRPP records. Cocaine-related injury trends were assessed using annual percent change (APC).

Results

Cocaine-related injuries and poisonings were observed in 123 records per 100 000 eCHIRPP records. Of the 1482 patients who presented to emergency departments of CHIRPP sites with this type of injury or poisoning, the majority involved cocaine use in combination with one or more substances (80.0%; n = 1186), whereas cocaine-only use was the minority (20.0%; n = 296). Among all cocaine-related records, poisoning was the leading diagnosis (62.7%; n = 930) and most injuries and poisonings were unintentional (73.5%; n = 1090). Overall, the trend of cocaine-related eCHIRPP records for all age groups increased over the study period from 2012 to 2019 (APC [total] = 47.8%, p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Our findings of a higher proportion of cocaine-related injuries and poisonings among adolescents and young adults, as well as the co-consumption of cocaine with other substances, demonstrate the importance of extensive surveillance of cocainerelated injuries and poisonings and the implementation of evidence-based public health interventions.
Experiences, impacts and service needs of injured and ill workers in the WSIB process: evidence from Thunder Bay and District (Ontario, Canada)
Authors: Noël Chelsea , Scharf Deborah , Hawkins Joshua , Lund Jessie , Kozik Jewel , Péfoyo Koné Anna
Published: July 2022

Introduction

Individuals experience negative physical, social and psychological ramifications when they are hurt or become ill at work. Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is intended to mitigate these effects, yet the WSIB process can be difficult. Supports for injured workers can be fragmented and scarce, especially in underserved areas. We describe the experiences and mental health needs of injured and ill Northwestern Ontario workers in the WSIB process, in order to promote system improvements.

Methods

Community-recruited injured and ill workers (n = 40) from Thunder Bay and District completed an online survey about their mental health, social service and legal system needs while involved with WSIB. Additional Northwestern Ontario injured and ill workers (n = 16) and community service providers experienced with WSIB processes (n = 8) completed interviews addressing similar themes.

Results

Northwestern Ontario workers described the impacts of workplace injury and illness on their professional, family, financial and social functioning, and on their physical and mental health. Many also reported incremental negative impacts of the WSIB processes themselves, including regional issues such as “small town” privacy concerns and the cost burden of travel required by the WSIB, especially during COVID-19. Workers and service providers suggested streamlining and explicating WSIB processes, increasing WSIB continuity of care, and region-specific actions such as improving access to regional support services through arm’s-length navigators.

Conclusion

Northwestern Ontario workers experienced negative effects from workplace injuries and illness and the WSIB process itself. Stakeholders can use these findings to improve processes and outcomes for injured and ill workers, with special considerations for the North.
Assessing the energy security of European countries in the resource and economic context
Authors: Jonek-Kowalska Izabela
Published: July 2022

Research background: In recent years, much attention in the literature has been paid to the economic and environmental conditions of energy development as a key sector for the development of national economies. The issue of availability of individual energy resources and related energy security is receding into the background, most often due to the strong globalization of economies and the associated assumption of free international flow of goods and services, and thus practically unlimited possibilities of buying on the international commodity markets and energy exchanges. Nevertheless, the importance of energy security increases significantly in crisis situations.
Purpose of the article: Bearing in mind the circumstances indicated above, the main objective of this article is to assess the energy security of European countries carried out in the context of resource and economic conditions.
Methods: The article proposes its own methodological approach to the assessment of energy security based on the analysis of the energy mixes of 32 European countries and the availability of their own internal energy sources. In the process of classifying the studied economies into homogeneous groups in terms of resource and economic determinants (GDP per capita), principal component analysis was used.
Findings & value added: The theoretical and methodological added value of the article results from the development of the author's approach to the assessment of energy security using individual and aggregated energy sufficiency index. Empirical added value is related to the results of energy security assessment in European countries, which can be used in shaping energy policies. Therefore, most of the 32 European countries assessed have a low level of energy security, which is due to the dominant use of non-renewable energy resources in their energy mixes. Countries with a high level of energy security have their own non-renewable resources or use alternative energy carriers in the form of renewable sources, hydropower or nuclear energy.
The position of China in trade in services within the European Union
Authors: Ambroziak Adam A. , Stefaniak Joanna
Published: July 2022

Research background: In recent decades, services in international trade have been growing steadily in importance, and there has been strong growth in China?s trade in services as a result of the ?opening up? policy. China has become the European Union?s second biggest trading partner in services with the European Union (EU), being China?s largest trading partner. The EU is one of the addressees of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, which creates opportunities and threads to the European Internal Market in services.
Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to contribute to the literature and fulfil the research gap on the position of China in intra-EU trade in services.
Methods: We identified the most important types of services offered by China to purchasers from the EU countries. By using the Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA) and trade balance (LFI) indices, we classified the Chinese exports to the EU Internal Market by types of services and by their trade position.
Findings & value added: We found out that China might be perceived as a strong competitor for intra-EU trade in selected services, especially those concerning low-end service tasks, that use relatively low-skilled labour and are less knowledge- and capital-intensive. However, China?s attitude is changing towards more sophisticated services for example R&D. It creates a need for a new approach to the EU economic policies (in terms of both protectionism and interventionism) in trade relations in services with China.
Economic growth and labour market in the European Union: lessons from COVID-19
Authors: Privara Andrej
Published: July 2022

Research background: The world has been fighting the new pandemic caused by COVID-19 since March 2020. The subsequent restrictions on economic activity resulted in a supply shock, accompanied by a supply chain disruption, job layoffs, reduced work time and wages and decreased disposable incomes and taxes, which led to a demand shock. However, whether a close link exists between the number of confirmed cases, deaths and economic indicators during the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain.
Purpose of the article: The current study aims to analyse the impact of the number of infections and deaths on economic growth and labour market indicators in the member states of the European Union.
Methods: To achieve the main research goal, we conduct a panel data analysis on the quarterly data of 2020. Specifically, we developed three random-effects panel data econometric models to estimate the significance of infection and mortality rates for economic growth as well as employment and unemployment rates.
Findings & value added: This study contributes to the existing literature by analysing the link between the infection and mortality rates of COVID-19 and selecting macro-economic indicators within the European Union. The results show that the infection rate is not a significant variable for economic growth and labour market indicators. However, an increase in the number of confirmed deaths has a significantly negative impact on the economy. Moreover, an increase in the mortality rate has a worse impact on the labour market than on economic growth in general. These results can serve as a theoretical basis for future research on the interconnections between pandemics and macro-economic indicators. The findings can also contribute to developing efficient policy instruments for mitigating the negative impact of pandemics in the future, thereby ensuring the cooperation of fiscal, monetary and health policy authorities.
UN PASSÉ QU’IL FAUT DÉPASSER. « GUERRES DES MÉMOIRES » ET « TRAUMAS CULTURELS » DE LA TRANSITION ROUMAINE
Authors: IORGA Alina
Published: July 2022

In addition to social, political and economic traumas that are inherent to democratization and that are common to all postcommunist societies from Central and Eastern Europe, the Romanian society has confronted, since the 90s, the effects of some “cultural traumas” (J. C. Alexander), in particular resulting from the intellectual conflicts of memory related to the communist past. By disturbing the main cultural and historical identity “referents” that provide the basis of the “cultural identification” process (A. Mucchielli), as well as social cohesion, cultural traumas constructed by the Romanian elites after 1989 have compromised their own purposes and gave birth to a series of social, cultural and identity crises responsible for the nostalgia of the communist “golden age” and the social anomie.
THE ETHNICIZATION OF PEACE BUILDING INSTRUMENTS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: MUNTEANU Costel Gabriel
Published: July 2022

The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina was conceived with one main purpose, creating a stable, democratic and safe multi ethnic BiH for all its citizens. In order to understand why this objective was not achieved more than 25 years after its implementation, it is important to analyze two main factors: the instruments used in the peace building process and the way they were implemented. The main purpose of this article is looking at certain instruments of peace building used in BiH, which were inefficiently implemented so it further amplified the ethnic aspects instead of alleviating them. In this case, the peace building instruments that will be analyzed are the governmental structure, the election process and its implementation in post-war BiH, and finally, aspects related to human rights such as refugee return and the development of the civil society.
EMERGENCE DES MOUVEMENTS AMBAZONIEN ET DE LA BRIGADE ANTI SARDINARDS (B.A.S) : ENTRE QUÊTE DE SOUVERAINETÉ ANGLOPHONE ET LUTTE POUR LE CHANGEMENT SOCIO-POLITIQUE AU CAMEROUN
Authors: NDAM NSANGOU Azirilou
Published: July 2022

Since the fall of 2016, Cameroon has been the scene of a fratricidal and separatist conflict in its English-speaking part known as North-west and South-west (NWSW). This war has to date caused more than 3,000 loss of human lives, 700,000 Cameroonian refugees, and the closure of nearly 80% of schools. This conflict, orchestrated by a group of secessionist fighters known as "Amba-boys", which constitutes the "Ambazonian movement", has made the English-speaking regions the most militarized part of Cameroon. At the same time, a protest movement against the capture of power by the Biya regime has been formed since 2018 within the Cameroonian diaspora: the Anti-Sardinards Brigade (B.A.S). The objective of this work is therefore to understand the logic of action and the protest strategies of these two movements. To achieve this, we used a qualitative research method. It appears that these movements are fighting against a common adversary, namely: the regime in power for 40 years. However, their divergence lies at the ideological level and in their conflicting strategies. The Ambazonian movement advocates, through direct violence, secession in order to promote Anglophone sovereignty. While the B.A.S fights for the socio-political change of the country, through indirect violence.
L’INTÉGRATION AFRICAINE FACE AU RÉGIONALISME : ÉTAT DES LIEUX, DÉFIS ET PERSPECTIVES
Authors: MISI MUNGALA Junior
Published: July 2022

The African continent, long on the fringes of history, after more than half a century of independence, continues to ask questions about its future. After having missed the appointment of development and then that of globalization, the time has come, in this context of integration, since it is not necessary to reinvent the wheel, for Africa to assume and to take off. There is nothing new, the European experiences of integration, enriched by centuries of world domination and nourished by years of planetary conflicts, constitute a boon of theories and doctrines in the light of the current processes of integration. The proximity of cultures, values and history is a major player in the sharing of customs. In order to constitute its own model, the culmination of African integration is the genius of the synthesis resulting from the dialectic between its tradition and Western modernity. This is an effective approach to overcoming regionalism on African soil for integration on a continental scale.
TENTATIVES DE RÉSOLUTION DU CONFLIT CONGOLAIS ACCORDS, ACCALMIE ET REBONDISSEMENTS
Authors: KENGE MUKINAYI Dominique
Published: July 2022

What are the reasons for the failure of the "peace agreements" signed by the protagonists of the ever-revolving Congolese conflict?
The signing of peace agreements, the presence of foreign forces and the presence of international armed troops have not prevented the armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (since 1996) from continuing. The application of the texts of the various agreements concluded between the states of the region to put an end to the insecurity that reigns there is slow, which is why they often become inoperative because they are not applied at the appropriate time. A lasting peace in the DRC does not seem to be within reach, especially in the next few years. The deployment of peacekeepers in the country at the beginning of this new millennium seems to be planned for a long-term anchorage in the DRC. In spite of this UN mechanism, the country continues to suffer under the weight of insecurity due to this war that does not say its name. The vicious circle is thus complete: conflict calls for the presence of UN forces, which are unable to curb the insecurity. A long-term presence in the DRC in the heart of Africa seems inescapable.
FACTORS INVOLVED IN OUTBREAK OF CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA – IN MARCH 2011
Authors: KHERALDEEN Mahmood
Published: July 2022

This article was written as part of my doctoral research on the topic of Conflict of Loyalties: Relationships between Druze in Israel and Druze in Syria during the Syrian Civil War between 2011-2017.
In this article I will analyze the factors involved in the outbreak of the civil war in the context of the conflict of loyalties among the Druze population living in Syria. The article will show the political and geopolitical background to the civil war outbreak.
DOES WORD-OF-MOUTH’S EFFECT ON PRODUCTS/BRANDS DIFFER BETWEEN COUNTRIES? A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLAND AND RUSSIA
Authors: ALAOUI Adnane , SULIKASHVILI Natalia
Published: July 2022

The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect that Word-Of-Mouth (WOM) could have on consumers in different countries, with respect to brand-choice, brand-image, product-category choice, the quantity purchased of a product/brand, and with respect to the likelihood of sharing a product/brand experience depending on a consumer’s level of satisfaction with a specific product-category or brand (Satisfied, Dissatisfied, or Delighted). The hypotheses to be investigated were generated from the literature, and then used to define the variables that were later integrated in a Discriminant-Analysis, to help differentiate between the effects that WOM could have on the product/brand-related decisions stated above, in different countries. The effect of WOM on products categories and brands differs from one country to another on several facets, as illustrated here through the case of England and Russia. The findings of this paper advise marketers on whether to standardize their reliance on WOM to support their brands in different countries, or adapt its extent and manner to each specific country. Ability to predict consumers’ country of origin, merely by analysing their answers to survey questions, and therefore foresee the differentiated effect of WOM on products and brands in each country.
The Art of Telling the Truth to Deceive: A Matter of Intent
Authors:   ", Prodan Narcisa ,   Research in Individual Differences and Legal Psychology (RIDDLE) Lab Department of Psychology, Babeș-Bolyai University, Republicii St., 37, 400015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.", Visu-Petra Laura ,   Assoc. Prof. Laura Visu-Petra; laurapetra@psychology.ro
Published: July 2022

"When deciding to deceive, individuals carefully consider others’ mental states to determine how their statements will be perceived by the recipient. In highly competitive contexts, deceptive intentions might be anticipated by others, so the use of false information to deceive might not be successful. Instead, using the truth can be a better strategy, anticipating that the recipient would consider the statements to be false. The present paper discusses the literature to date investigating the ability to tell the truth to deceive others in relation to the socio-cognitive processes that support it. We examine the emerging literature by discussing the differences between simple deception, sophisticated deception, and paltering. However, the lack of sophistication regarding the use of true vs. false information to deceive restricts the ecological validity of the findings. We propose a more elaborate truth-telling for deceptive purposes approach related to socio-cognitive correlates, such as theory of mind."
Criterios de atribución de competencia directa en la reforma del derecho internacional privado uruguayo
Authors: Ferreira Marino Alejandro Matias
Published: July 2022

La determinación de la base de jurisdicción directa, en cumplimiento de la “segunda función” del Derecho Internacional Privado (en adelante DIPr), es trascendental para la configuración de la solución al caso privado con elemento extranjero. Si bien, desde una concepción civilista, nuestras normas primero determinan la distribución de competencias legislativas, estas no pueden erigirse sin tener un ordenamiento jurídico de referencia, propiciado por una prenoción de que autoridad judicial podría asumir competencia. Ante este hecho factico, es que procedemos a analizar las disposiciones de los arts. 57 a 60 de la Ley General de Derecho Internacional privado 19.920, que viene a sustituir al art. 2401 del derogado Apéndice del Código Civil. Entendemos que este análisis es medular, pues pasamos de contar con dos criterios atributivos de la jurisdicción internacional directa, a mas de una veintena, cada uno con sus particularidades.
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING FARMING PRODUCTIVITY OF RAWA LEBAK RICELAND BASED ON LAND TYPOLOGY IN GANDUS DISTRICT, PALEMBANG CITY
Authors: Yusni Novayanti , Husin Laila , Wulan Sari Dwi
Published: July 2022

Most of the paddy fields in the city of Palembang are rawa lebak land that scattered on the banks of the Musi River. One of the centers of rawa lebak rice in Palembang City is in Gandus District, which has an area of 1,017,255 hectares of rawa lebak rice fields.  The productivity of rawa lebak rice in Gandus District (4.4 tons/ha) is still lower than the average productivity of South Sumatra Province (4.975 tons/ha) and national (5.13 tons/ha). The purpose of this study was (1) to analyze the factors that influence rice production in rawa lebak rice farming in three typologies, namely  shallow, middle, and deep rawa lebak land, and (2 ) to analyze the efficiency of the use of rice production factors in rawa lebak rice farming in three typologies of rawa lebak land. The research was conducted in Gandus District, Palembang City. Sampling used purposive sampling method and taken as many as 93 farmers, consisting of 31 farmers in each rawa lebak typology.  The analysis used is a Cobb-Douglass model regression and t-test to determine the effect of production factors, and efficiency analysis to determine the efficiency of the use of production factors. The results showed that (1) The production factor of urea and NPK fertilizers had a significant affect on farming productivity in all   typologies of rawa lebak land.  Land area, seed, and pesticide factors had no significant effect on farming productivity  in all typologies of rawa lebak land. Meanwhile the labor factor had a significant effect in middle and deep rawa lebak land, but had no significant effect in shallow rawa lebak land.(2) The production factors of land area and seeds are inefficient in all land typologies. The production factor of urea  and NPK fertilizer has not been used efficiently in all land typologies. The use of pesticide factor is inefficient in the middle and deep rawa lebak land, while the use of labor is inefficient in the shallow and deep rawa lebak land.
Analysis of Volatile Methylsiloxanes in Water using a Small-scale Liquid-liquid Extraction Method followed by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry (LLE-GC-MS)
Authors: Bernardo Fábio , Ratola Nuno , Alves Arminda , Homem Vera
Published: July 2022

Volatile methylsiloxanes (VMS) are ubiquitous anthropogenic pollutants that have been under scrutiny for their potential toxicity and environmental persistence. The aim of this work was to develop and validate a fast and reliable methodology to determine seven VMSs (D3, D4, D5, D6, L3, L4 and L5) in water matrices, based on a small-scale liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) assisted by ultrasounds and using a low volume of organic solvents. VMSs were quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). This methodology was successfully validated, showing low detection limits and a good precision (most of the relative standard deviations values below 15%) and accuracy (53-108%). Wastewater samples were analyzed and D5 and D6 were the dominant compounds in influent streams, with similar concentrations to those found in literature (up to 7 µg L-1). Most effluent samples presented VMSs levels below the limits of detection, with only D5 reaching up to 0.05 µg L-1.
Trend Analysis of Rainfall in the Phu Quoc Island
Authors: Quang Hung Nguyen , Xuan Hien Le
Published: July 2022

Assess the trend of rainfall change in Phu Quoc island is an interesting topic which establishes a scientific basis for rainfall forecast trends as well as regional development planning. Rainfall measurement data from 1985 to 2018 was used to analyse with different methods included Sen’s slope, linear regression, Mann-Kendall (MK) test, CV coefficient (Coefficient of Variation), PCI (Precipitation Concentration Index); examine drought level over time by using SPI - standardized rainfall index. Results show that, according to the linear regression analysis, regional annual rainfall is not much fluctuated, the rainy season and annual rainfall tend to decrease, while rainfall in the dry season tends to increase. According to Sen’s slope chart, July rain gains highest increasement, while that of August tends to decrease most. In general, the precipitation concentration index revealed the presence of a high and very high concentration of rainfall.
Preliminary Results of Modelling Simulation for High-resolution Hydrodynamic Fields for Central Vietnam's Water
Authors: Dinh Duc Dang , Xuan Loc Nguyen , Kim Cuong Nguyen , Ngoc Anh Tran
Published: July 2022

This paper presents the development of hydrodynamic simulation models (waves, currents) for the Vietnam East Sea and nestingto coastal area (applied in the coastal area of ​​Phu Yen province). The COAWST modeling system has been used. This is an open source system which supports optimal parallel calculation and allows solving large-scale simulation problems. The model has been calibrated and verified by deep water wave data at the stations of Bach Long Vi, Con Co, Phu Quy and Phu Quoc for good results. Along with that, with the goal of having high resolution for the central Vietnam water, the model has been set up with coastal wave data in Phu Yen for very good results, the correlation coefficient between calculation and measurement is up to 0.95. The results of the current field, surface temperature from the model of the ocean shows the similarity with the verification data, especially simulating the typical rising water phenomenon in Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan area. However, some stages have complicated movements, the model has not been closely simulated, for example in the area of Phu Quy island.
Optimizing DNA Analyses of Pangolin Products from the Trade for Species Identification in Vietnam
Authors: Thi Phuong Thanh Bui , Thi Hanh Ngo , Quang Truong Nguyen , Duc Minh Le
Published: July 2022

To support law enforcement related to illegal wildlife trafficking in Vietnam, DNA analyses have been widely used to identify species based on products seized from the trade.  Pangolins are one of the most threatened mammal groups in Vietnam and across the world because they have been trafficked in huge numbers and considered the most traded mammals globally. Although the government and management agencies have implemented several deterrent measures to reduce the illicit trade of pangolins, a high number of violations with large seizures have still been detected in recent years in the country. Species identification of pangolin products is often challenging, as many products don’t have sufficient morphological diagnoses, especially their meat, hair, and scale. In this study, we present a protocol, which can be applied in laboratories in Vietnam, for extracting and amplifying a fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit 1 (COI) from pangolin’s scales and hairs. This protocol was successfully employed to generate a fragment the COI gene from 10 confiscated pangolin samples. The results show for the first time that three samples originated from an African pangolin species and highlight the importance of applying molecular approaches to combating wildlife trafficking in Vietnam.
Assessment of Wetland Ecosystem Services in Tien Yen Estuary, Quang Ninh Province
Authors: Thi Dieu Linh Nguyen , Kinh Bac Dang , Thi Phuong Vu , Quang Hai Truong , Thi Thu Huong Hoang
Published: July 2022

Wetland ecosystems have provided high biological productivity, played an important role in the stability and development of coastal people. The wetland ecosystem service (WES) assessment is an effective tool for calculating direct and indirect benefits that humans obtained from these ecosystems based on monetary valuation. The value of WES in the Tien Yen estuary area has been assessed and calculated using a combination of different methods, including cost-benefit analysis, questionnaire survey, and remote sensing and GIS. The results showed the particular monetary values of 11 WES obtained from 10 wetland ecosystems and total WES value in the study area. The outcome can become the scientific basis to choose the suitable solutions for sustainable use of natural resources in the relationship between preservation and exploitation of wetlands in the future.
Mathematical Models for Direct Reaction of Methyl Chloride With Silicon in Fluidized Bed Reactor
Authors: Baker Ihsan , Jasim Thamer , Jalhoom Mouyed G.
Published: July 2022

Methyl chlorosilanes are important raw materials for the production of polyalkylsiloxanes, the basic ingredient of silicone oils and silicone rubbers. One of the main methods for the commercial production of methyl chlorosilanes, known as direct process, involves a reaction between elemental silicon (Si) and methyl chloride (MeCl). The principal product is dimethyldichlorosilane, which is used to form the polydimethylsiloranes. The aim of this work is to predict a mathematical models in which it shows the behavior of the reaction. We predict four models, these models take in consideration the reaction kinetic the physical, chemical, and design equation of fluidized bed reactor. The equations shows the conversion of MeCl as function of temperature and time, conversion of silicone as function of time, particle diameter as function of time. We have compared the result from these models with practical result from international papers. And it shows good agreement.