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Kedudukan Perjanjian Non Kontraktual Di Muka Hukum
Authors: Raden Bagus Mochammad Ramadhan Razief Hafid  , Eko Fajar Arifianto
Published: February 2024

Non-contractual agreements are agreements that are not regulated by contract law, but still have an important legal position in the legal system. This abstract explores the position of non-contractual agreements in the legal realm. Non-contractual agreements, often called quasicontractual agreements, denote a legal relationship between parties that is not governed by a formal contract. Its position is based on the principles of justice and propriety, where an action or behavior gives rise to obligations or rights for another party, even though there is no binding written agreement. In terms of law, non-contractual agreements provide the basis for restitution or compensation for losses in situations where one party is unjustly enriched or harms the other party. The law provides protection for these informal agreements by ensuring fairness for all parties involved. The nature of non-contractual agreements is often the subject of interpretation in court, where recognition of actions or obligations arising from non-contractual relationships becomes important. This shows that even though they are not bound by formal contracts, these relationships have significant legal implications in efforts to maintain justice between the parties involved.
TEORI KOMUNIKASI AGENDA-SETTING DALAM K-POP: PERAN MEDIA TERHADAP MOTIVASI, KEPUASAN, DAN LOYALITAS FANS DALAM MENDUKUNG GRUP IDOLA
Authors: Nestya Indih Mulyana  , Qoni’ah Nur Wijayanti
Published: February 2024

The agenda setting theory is a concept in communication studies that states that mass media has the ability to influence public attention by determining topics or issues that are considered important. In the context of K-Pop, media has an extraordinary capacity to influence the motivation, satisfaction, and loyalty of their fan base. The agenda setting theory affects the motivation, satisfaction, and loyalty of K-pop fans through mass media information that influences their experience. Positive media information increases fan satisfaction and loyalty, as well as motivates support for idol groups. Media shapes issues, influences attention, and plays a crucial role in marketing strategies and influencing fan loyalty to K-pop. Media creates narratives that affect the motivation, satisfaction, and loyalty of fans.
A socioresource approach to organization management as a social system
Authors: Igumnov O.A.
Published: February 2024

В главе представлен социоресурсный подход к управлению организацией, рассматриваемой как социальная система, «социальная определённость», то есть организация, обладающая определённой целью и управляемая в движении к этой цели посредством типовых, стандартных методов управленческой деятельности и её инструментов. Автор основывается на позиции, утверждающей, что организация – это не только (и не столько) процессы производства и сбыта, не только инвесторы, но и в значительной степени те социальные отношения, которые образуют её «социальную ткань», создающую основу для формирования сложных, многогранных социальных взаимодействий, определяющих её социальную эффективность.
Основная идея социоресурсного подхода заключается в том, что в процессе социальных взаимодействий создаются и воспроизводятся социальные ресурсы, обеспечивающие уникальность, перспективы и возможности развития организации. Создание в организации условий для формирования профессиональных и организационных компетенций, повышения качества трудовой жизни, социальной солидарности, сохранение и поддержание бренда привлекательного работодателя обеспечивает социальную успешность, жизнеспособность и перспективность развития организации.
HOME ECONOMICS FOSTERING DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: OBUNADIKE, Joy. C.
Published: February 2024

Digital resources have changed the narrative on every human endeavor, migrating human activities from the traditional perspective to more convenient and modern practices driven by technology. Besides Home Economics which cuts across all areas of human endeavor such as home management and fashion has added value to digital resources such as the internet via social media platforms by making them more attractive to economic investors who have contributed to national development. On the other hand, digital resources via emerging technologies have continued to impact on every component of Home Economics, adapting to the latest technological innovations to contribute its quota in enhancing national development and sustainability in various ways. This paper have highlighted and deeply discussed the linkages between digital resources and the various facets of Home Economics, exposing the various emerging digital technologies and how they have helped to enhance national development and its sustainability in promoting family security, ecosystem for agricultural development, tackling environmental and climate change, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, family healthcare and post Covid-19. The study established that the application of digital technologies in Home Economics is no more a futuristic matter, as it has started affecting every component of Home Economics which centers on human lives and everything they do to better their lives individually and as a nation.
CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL ECONOMY AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN UMUIKAA OKWU OLOKORO IN UMUAHIA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ABIA STATE
Authors: ONWEH, N. A.  , ESIOWU, A. P.  , ONWEH, V. E
Published: February 2024

This study determined the extent to which households in Umuikaa participated in digital economy and illuminated on the challenges they encountered. The area of the study was Umuikaa Okwu Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government Area Abia State Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study was 97 households in Umuikaa. The study adopted a total population sampling. Two research objectives, two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The in.strument for data collection was a 20-item structured four points rating scale questionnaire. Three experts validated the instrument. A reliability of 0.86 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Test Method. Findings of the study revealed that rural household in Umuikaa participated averagely in digital economy. The findings further revealed the challenges limiting rural household participation in digital economy. Among others were, cost of training on digitalization, lack of digital marketing skills, cost of digital tools and constantly changing technologies. The hypothesis revealed that 62.5% of the hotiseholds participated in digital economy. The study recommended that data which is the oil that drive digital economy should be subsidized by the government in order to make it affordable for rural households. Again, good networking without hitches should be installed in rural communities to encourage digital economy participation and rural inclusion among others.
SENSORY EVALUATION OF BISCUITS PRODUCED FROM A BLEND OF WHEAT AND UNRIPE PLANTAIN FLOUR IN DELTA STATE
Authors: CHUKWUKA, Florence Obiageli  , OKONKWO, Grace Anene
Published: February 2024

This study assessed the sensory assessment of biscuits produced from a blend of wheat and unripe plantain fiour in Delta State. Materials used include matured and unripe plantain which was obtained from a farm in Asaba, Delta State. The unripe plantains were carefully detached from the bunch, sorted, peeled and sliced to about 5 mm thickness. The dried chips were later milled and sealed for baking. The dough was mixed using a B8 universal mixer (model IPX1, 7076) at 550 rpm for 15 minutes until uniform smooth dough was obtained. All data were subjected to statistical analysis using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The mean were then separated by Duncan's New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 software. Biscuit samples were subjected to sensory evaluation within 24 hours after production. The sensory evaluation of the samples was carried out using twenty-five (25) panelists familiar with biscuits. The qualities assessed include aroma, appearance, taste, texture and general acceptability. The results ranged from 6.30-7.35, 6.45-7.30, 2.05-6.30 and 6.20-6.85 for aroma, appearance, taste and texture, re.spectively while the control had 7.45, 7.20, 7.45 and 6.75 for aroma, appearance, taste and texture, respectively. The study recommended among other things that Government should encourage biscuits produced from the blend of wheat fiour and unripe plantain because of its better mineral quality, high in calcium and iron content than those produced from 100 % wheat fiour.
Edukasi Literasi Digital Dalam Penggunaan Smartphone Siswa Kelas V Seklah Dasar Muhammadiyah Tonggalan Klaten
Authors: Putri Nisrina Akbar Rizky , Noor Afy Shovmayanti  , Ardiansyah Ardiansyah
Published: February 2024

Kemajuan teknologi terjadi secara masih masif, dan telah dirasakan oleh semua masyarakat lapisan masyarakat tanpa terkecuali anak-anak. Generasi anak kelahiran 2010 sering disebut dengan generasi Alpha yang dimana merupakan generasi paling akrab dengan fasilitas teknologi dan internet. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan adanya pendampingan terkait penggunaan media digital. Seiring dengan yang telah dijalankan oleh pemerintah terkait perancangan Gerakan Literasi Sekolah (GLS). Namun, fakta yang didapatkan berdasarkan hasil uji pada Programe International Student Assessment (PISA) menyatakan bahwa siswa di Indonesia memiliki literasi yang rendah dibandingkan dengan negara ASEAN lainnya. Buruknya literasi yang terjadi dapat berdampak pada psikologis siswa, hal ini disebabkan karena emosi anak yang masih dalam kategori belum stabil. Siswa Sekolah Dasar seringkali menyimpulkan sebuah informasi tanpa filterisasi, untuk memastikan apakah informasi yang diterima valid atau tidak. Oleh karenanya itu perlu ditumbuhkan kesadaran literasi digital kepada siswa dan orang tua untuk bekal sebelum mendampingi anak. Melihat kondisi tersebut perlunya adanya edukasi literasi digital yang diberikan di sekolah. Tujuan dilaksanakan literasi digital terhadap peserta didik sekolah usia dini adalah untuk membantu siswa dalam memahami literasi digital terkait dengan cara merespon dari para siswa terhadap suatu permasalahan di dunia digital.
Exploring Parental Perspectives: Unveiling the Significance of Sex Education for Children before Puberty in Pakistan
Authors: Shafique Amna , Sajid Zoya , Yousaf Kainaat , Irfan Almas , Mushtaq Hamina , Hamna
Published: February 2024

Background: The discourse on sex education remains a contentious issue, particularly within conservative societies such as Pakistan, where cultural and religious norms significantly influence educational content. The importance of sex education in safeguarding children's physical and psychological well-being is increasingly recognized, amidst growing concerns over inadequate knowledge and the proliferation of misleading information through the internet.
Objective: This study aimed to explore parental perspectives on sex education for children before puberty in Pakistan, assessing their views on its necessity, appropriate timing, delivery methods, and the influence of cultural and religious beliefs on sex education.
Methods: Employing a qualitative research design, the study utilized thematic analysis as proposed by Braun and Clarke (2006) to examine the viewpoints of ten parents (3 fathers and 7 mothers) of children aged 7 to 11 years. Data were collected through online interviews using a purposive sampling strategy. The thematic analysis followed Braun and Clarke's (2020) five-phase guide to identify patterns and themes within the data.
Results: The analysis revealed that parents view sex education as a crucial part of their children's development, emphasizing the need for it to be introduced at an appropriate age and through accurate and respectful content. Religious beliefs were found to support, rather than contradict, the provision of sex education, with Islam permitting discussions on sexuality in an educational context. Gender-specific roles in delivering sex education were highlighted, with a preference for mothers to educate daughters and fathers to educate sons. Despite recognizing its importance, parents expressed concerns about the potential for sex education to distract from academic studies and the challenges of ensuring the accuracy of the information provided.
Conclusion: The study underscores a complex balance between acknowledging the importance of sex education and addressing its implementation amidst cultural and religious sensitivities. It highlights the need for collaborative efforts among parents, educators, and health professionals to develop effective sex education programs that are culturally and religiously appropriate, aiming to empower children with knowledge and protective strategies against misinformation and abuse.
Strategic tools of business adaptation in the conditions of martial law
Authors:   National University of «Kyiv-Mohyla Academy», Ukraine, Ignatieva Irina , Serbenivska Alina ,   National University of «Kyiv-Mohyla Academy», Ukraine, Kucherenko Diana ,   Science and Research Institute of Social and Economic Development,  Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

In modern conditions of the need to adapt business to the conditions of bifurcation, the role of the implementation of the main principles of management, first of all, the ability to adapt to rapid changes in the environment, as well as the situational approach to management, which is the ability to respond adequately and promptly to existing and new threats to the normal business activity The instability of the economic environment during the martial law, the appearance of qualitatively new problems necessitates a theoretical study and substantiation of practical recommendations to ensure the adaptation capabilities of Ukrainian enterprises. Studying the theoretical background of enterprise adaptation, it is possible to single out two conceptual approaches to its semantics and morphological interpretation, namely: instruments of state support and effective implementation of instruments of corporate social responsibility as one of the main directions of ensuring the functioning of not only business, but also solving certain tasks of territorial management under time of martial law. The study was based on the use of: method of comparison, generalization – to clarify and formalize the essence of the concept, graphoanalytical method – to provide clarity of the material and schematic representation of a number of theoretical and practical provisions of the study.
Management of marketing activities of brewing enterprises
Authors:   Poltava State Agrarian University, Ukraine, Potapiuk Iryna , Huzychko Karyna ,   Poltava State Agrarian University, Ukraine, Peremitets Andriy ,   Poltava State Agrarian University, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

The article highlights the theoretical and practical aspects of marketing management of modern enterprises in the brewing industry. The article provides well-argued research results, which prove that the beer market in Ukraine is highly competitive and quite diversified in terms of the potential of sellers, purchasing power, and consumer tastes, which determines the possibilities and benefits for product manufacturers gained from the implementation of a wide range of marketing tools.
Theoretical, methodological and conceptual foundations of professional training of the future psychologists
Authors:   Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Ukraine, Kalmykova Larysa , Kharchenko Nataliia ,   Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Ukraine, Мysаn Іnna ,   Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

The article reveals the actual problem of higher psychological education in the specialty 053 Psychology. It is related to the pragmatic issue of creating educational and scientific and educational and professional programs. In the conditions of autonomy of a higher education institution, it is necessary for the developers of these programs to have a modern scientific understanding of the peculiarities of competence approach in education, the types of competencies that should be formed in future psychologists, as well as the key concepts on which these educational documents should be based.
Identifying Suitable Dual Purpose Sorghum OPVs Lines using GGE Biplot across Three Agro-Ecological Environments in Niger Republic
Authors: Seyni Diakite Ousmane , Mahamane Soule Abdelkader , Baloua Nebie
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Shortages in animal feed are common in Niger, often resulting in livestock death. Among adaptation strategies for this crisis, some dual-purpose sorghum lines suitable were developed for both grain and fodder. The aim of this study was to identify the ideal genotypes for southern Niger republic using GGE Biplot model. Methodology and Results: Thirty sorghum elite lines were evaluated in three locations (Tarna, Aderaoua and Bengou) for the dual-purpose traits (grain and fodder) and for yields stability in Niger. The traits were implemented following an Alpha Lattice design with three replications. Data on grain yield (GY) and fodder yield (FY) were collected and used as variables in this study. A combined analysis of variance showed a highly significant effect of the genotypes, environments and genotypes x environment interaction. The GGE Biplot model was performed to identify the most stable lines across environments. The results showed two megaenvironments for GY while for FY three megaenvironments were identified. For GY the genotypes that performed well in each environment based on the “which-won-where” polygon were G1 and G3 in Bengou megaenvironment and G28, G26 in Tarna-Aderaoua megaenvironment. For FY G25 was the vertex thus best genotype at Tarna, G10 at Aderaoua and G4 at Bengou. The site comparison biplot revealed that Aderaoua was the best environment for evaluating dual purpose sorghum genotypes in Niger. Conclusions and application of findings: For dual purpose (GY and FY) production in southern zone of Niger G25 (MDK), G20 (ICSX14 018 BCJP-14-1-SB6) and G4 (CSM63E) recorded a good and stable potential production for both GY (1310 kg/ha to 1740 kg/ha) and FY (10484 kg/ha to 12889 kg/ha), and are therefore recommended for scaling up and further breeding activities.
Libuša Vajdová, Jana Páleníková, Eva Kenderessy, Dejiny rumunskej literatúry, Bratislava, AnaPress, 2017, 492 p.
Authors:   Universitatea Carolină din Praga, Horáková Jarmila
Published: February 2024

Dejiny rumunskej literatúry (Istoria literaturii române), publicată anul trecut ca rezultat al unui proiect sprijinit de Academia Slovacă, este prima lucrare de acest tip în mediul ceho-slovac, scrisă de românistele slovace Libuša Vajdová, Jana Páleníková și Eva Kenderessy. Până atunci, oamenii interesați de literatura română au avut la dispoziție Slovník rumunských spisovatelů (Dicționarul scriitorilor români, 2001, L. Valentová a kol.) sau mai vechiul Slovník spisovatelů. Rumunsko (Dicționarul scriitorilor. România) apărut în anul 1984 (M. Kavková a kol.). În ambele publicații, în afară de informații despre scriitori rânduiți în ordine alfabetică, găsim, de asemenea, un studiu introductiv despre literatura română (în cazul Dicționarului din 2001 au mai fost adăugate intrări legate de literatura română din Republica Moldova). Alte lucrări din ultima jumătate de secol sunt influențate de ideologia comunistă (de exemplu, manualul pentru studenți Nástin dějin a kultury Rumunska, 1978, M. Kavková) sau sunt incomplete (comunicări de la simpozioane, articole etc.).
Anul 1918 în istoria Catedrei de limba română de la Universitatea din Budapesta
Authors:   Universitatea din Oradea, Cioban Florin Ioan
Published: February 2024

The year 1918 finds the Department of Romanian from the University of Budapest engaged in a fight for leadership, a fight that had commenced to a certain extent after the death of its founder, Alexandru Roman. Ioan Ciocan, Iosif Siegescu, and Gheorghe Alexici were the main contenders for the leading position of the Department of Romanian. Each of the three has remained in the history of the department or in the memory of their successors with the light and shadows of their activities. Ioan Ciocan’s name, the editor of Albina journal, has earned recognition due to the monograph on the history of Romanian orthography, but also due to the collection of texts written for the Romanian soldiers fighting in World War I, while Gheorghe Alexici distinguished himself by his research on folklore.
PENGAWASAN BANK INDONESIA DAN OTORITAS JASA KEUANGAN TERKAIT PENERAPAN FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Utama I Putu Raditya Sudwika , PRATHAMA ANAK AGUNG GEDE AGUNG INDRA
Published: February 2024

Keberadaan manusia di era globalisasi, memiliki kepentingan dan tuntutan yang harus dicapai.Salah satunya kemudahan, khususnya dalam layanan jasa keuangan secara digital. Dengan adanyalayanan jasa keuangan digital semakin mudahnya bertransaksi kepada manusia untuk memenuhikebutuhannya. Agar mendapatkan perlindungan maka diperlukan sebuah aturan, dan lembaga agarsah untuk melakukan transaksi. Bank Indonesia merupakan lembaga bank sentral yang memilikiperanan penting dalam perekonomian di Indonesia. Peran Bank Indonesia, yaitu menetapkan,melaksanakan, mengatur, dan mengawasi bank yang ada di seluruh Indonesia. Bank Indonesiaharus menciptakan sistem pembayaran yang aman dan efisien. Maka dari itu terciptanya FinancialTechnology (Fintech) guna mencakup layanan jasa keungan saat ini, diperlukan pengawasan didalam sektor jasa keuangan yang mampu melindungi kegiatan masyarakat. maka dari itu hadirnyaOtoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) yang memiliki dasar UU No. 21 tahun 2011 tentang OJK diharapkanuntuk melakukan pengawasan, maupun pemeriksaan. Pada tahun 2016 OJK mengeluarkan aturanPOJK Nomor 77/POJK.01/2016. Dengan adanya aturan tersebut dapat melakukan pengawasankegiatan usaha yang bersifat Fintech. Namun dalam pelaksanaan masih belum sesuai denganOJK, dimana salah satu perusahaan fintech masih menyimpang dari aturan tersebut. Terdapatkaijan masalah bentuk pemantauan dan pengawasan Bank Indonesia terhadap Penyelenggarafinancial technology. Dan mekanisme pengawasan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan terhadap financialtechnology berdasarkan Peraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Nomor 77/POJK.01/2016.Metode Penelitian yang digunakan Metode Normatif. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahuibentuk pemantauan dan pengawasan Bank Indonesia terhadap Penyelenggara financial technology,dan mekanisme pengawasan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan terhadap financial technology berdasarkanPeraturan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Nomor 77/POJK.01/2016. Hasil dari pembahasan yang pertamaBank Indonesia telah menerbitkan aturan khusus mengenai fintech, yang memiliki urgensiuntuk menstabilkan perekonomian di Indonesia. Dan hasil pembahasan kedua POJK Nomor 77/POJK.01/2016 tentang Layanan Pinjam Meminjam Uang Berbasis Teknologi Informasi mengaturmekanisme pengawasan OJK terhadap Fintech P2P Lending memiliki 2 tahap: pra operasionaldan operasional. Saran yang bisa kami sampaikan penerapan dari Fintech harus sesuai denganregulasi agar tidak terjadi kekosongan aturan, dan Pemerintah segera membuat infrastruktur danregulasi pada bidang layanan pinjam meminjam uang agar dapat berjalan dengan baik
Survey sampling in the time of social distancing: experiences from a quantitative research in the wake of COVID‑19 pandemic
Authors: RIYAZ AMINATH , SHIUNA   MUSTHAFA HAWWA , ABDUL RAHEEM RAHEEMA , MOOSA SHEENA
Published: February 2024

This paper explores the practical difficulties of conducting an online quantitative survey across the Maldives during the COVID‑19 pandemic response to study people’s values in the midst of a crisis, and addresses crisis experience and perception, value orientation, personality traits, social cohesion, and trust in relevant authorities. This paper reports on the methodological component and not on the survey findings. A stratified systematic random sampling approach was used, with stratification on urban‑rural clusters (cities and other islands), gender, and age of the population to recruit at least 400 from the urban and 600 participants from the rural communities. To overcome the practical difficulty of accessing households due to restrictive measures across the Maldives and lockdown status in the greater Male’ area, the latest voters’ registry was used to select every nth participant as the sample frame. Participants were recruited through phone calls, and survey instrument shared via social media, achieving a response rate of 87%.The practical difficulties with the sampling approach were different in urban‑rural clusters, ranging from securing the phone numbers for prospective participants, nonresponse to phone calls, discrepancies in internet access, and the lack of control on whether the intended participant was in fact the person completing the survey. To overcome these challenges, a mix of probability and non‑probability sampling was utilised ensuring not more than one participant was recruited from any household, while adhering to the stratification of gender and age. The statistical findings on the validity and reliability of the data show that the recruited sample is representative of the population. This outcome highlights the adaptability and applicability of established quantitative research methods to a geographically dispersed small island developing state, under nonconventional situations.
COVID-19 perceptions and vaccine acceptance in the Maldives
Authors: AMIR MOHAMED , MUNEER AISHATH , ABDUL LATHEEF SINWA , ZAEEM ABDULLA , ZOONA FATHIMATH , MAUROOF AHMED , MOHAMED NILOOMA , AKRAM MOHAMED , NAZLA RAFEEQ FATHMATH , FAISAL AHMED , ABDUL RAHEEM RAHEEMA
Published: February 2024

The aim of the study was to identify the perceptions regarding the COVID-19 epidemic and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine. A cross-sectional study design was employed to collect the data for the study using an online questionnaire. Among 700 participants, 602 (86%) people agreed that they would get the vaccine if it became available. The reasons people gave for not agreeing to get the vaccines were that the vaccine might have side effects, it might be too expensive, and it might not be safe. Only 1.2% said that they did not want to vaccinate due to religious reasons. Vaccine acceptance was associated with age, employment status, and Influenza vaccination in the past 12 months. Although the perception towards the COVID-19 vaccine was good in general, there were some negative perceptions too. Hence, creating public awareness regarding the vaccines and the importance of vaccination is crucial.
Fear of missing out as a predictor of social media use and addiction among Maldivians
Authors: FATHIMATH YAMAANY HABEEB  , DILUXSHY SANJEEVAN
Published: February 2024

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is a cognitive factor closely associated with feelings of anxiety that can be relieved through the use of social media. The aim of the study is to determine whether FOMO predicts social media use and addiction among Maldivians. A cross-sectional study design is adopted and a stratified sample of 385 Maldivian adults is selected residing in the capital city, Male’. Data is collected using four instruments: Fear of Missing Out Scale, Bergin Social Media Addiction Scale, Social Media Engagement Scale, and a demographic questionnaire. An independent regression analysis revealed that FOMO significantly accounted for 26% variance in social media use and 32% variance in social media addiction among Maldivian adults. Additionally, a multiple linear regression analysis revealed that social media use was the main mediating factor between FOMO and social media addiction. The findings of the study reveals that Maldivians are vulnerable to a high level of FOMO as well as social media addiction. Implications are then drawn for clinicians to conduct therapy interventions for social media addictions.
Virtual Focus Group Discussions: exploring new frontiers in qualitative methods
Authors: SHIUNA MUSTHAFA HAWWA , MOOSA SHEENA , HASSAN AISHATH
Published: February 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered reactive innovation using digital technology in research methods. This paper presents experiences from the methodological component of conducting virtual focus group discussions among the highly dispersed island nation of the Maldives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample consisted of 99 participants divided among 28 virtual focus groups. The most populated regions of the Maldives i.e., Male’, Addu, Laamu, and Kulhuduffushi were selected. Additionally, two smaller islands with a population less than 400 people, namely, Rasgatheem and Madifushi, were also selected. The focus groups were determined by adopting a life cycle approach representing groups from childhood, youth, working age group, and senior citizens. To ensure inclusivity, three separate groups of men, women, and people with disabilities were also selected. The data collected was then subjected to thematic analysis. The findings indicated that with open discussions and engagement, facilitators were able to draw out shy participants and manage dominant participants in the Virtual Focus Group Discussion (VFGD). The caveat, however, is the need for internet connectivity and digital literacy of participants. The findings provided an in-depth understanding of the research problem. VFGD can become a mainstream data collection technique in the social qualitative inquiry especially with difficult-to-access and remote populations.
The role of length of parental leave in strengthening mother-child bond and the husband-wife relationship in the Maldives
Authors: SALEEM ASMA , SHIUNA MUSTHAFA HAWWA
Published: February 2024

This study examines how the extension of the period of parental leave, from 60 days to 180 days that occurred in the Maldives in 2019, affected the family dynamics of mothers and their children. Purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from seven full-time working mothers, who had experienced both shorter and longer parental leave. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews. The most prominent finding was the higher level of involvement of father in taking care of the child with mothers reporting substantial strengthening in mother-child bond and the husband-wife relationship as parents during the longer parental leave. This research adds a new dimension to the discussion of the impact of longer parental leave legislation on family consolidation outcomes. It also has implications for the development of family policies that support the needs of both mothers and fathers during the first months of an infant’s life.
Problématique du déploiement d’une application de e-commerce pour la vente des logiciels
Authors: KUNGUDI MALIO Patrick , KULUNGU ZUMBU Papy , DISONAMA PHEMBA Jacques , KAZADI MITENGA Willy , KITOKO MWANA Alphonse , TSHIMANGA TSHIUNZA Serge
Published: February 2024

Résumé L’essor des technologies liées à l’Internet et l’utilisation du e-commerce, font naître de nouvelles attentes de la part des clients et des collaborateurs. Et, les entreprises soucieuses de leur progrès tentent à satisfaire continuellement leurs clients potentiels. Cependant, la sécurisation du paiement en ligne présente encore quelques problèmes. Le présent article décrit la conception, l’architecture ainsi que quelques fonctionnalités d’une application web dont les données ont été intégrées dans une base des données, mais bien manipulables même à distance, pour résoudre le problème d’achat des logiciels à distance par les clients avec possibilité de paiement sécurisé en ligne et une livraison automatique via leur boîte électronique (e-mail) [1]. Mots clés :Application web, Boutique en ligne, Commerce électronique, Gestion de la Relation Client, Commerçant, Client virtuel
The Cytotoxic Effect of Estradiol Valerate, Progesterone, and Testosterone on Brain Glioblastoma (A172) , Colorectal Cancer (HT29) and Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK293) Cells and the Expression Levels of Bax, Bcl-2, and KAI-1/CD82 in A172 and HT29 cells
Authors: Wdowiak Artur , Farahmandlou Noushin , Tajik Aida , Pashapour Sanaz , Ahmadi Rahim
Published: February 2024

Although the anticancer effects of sex steroids have been widely reported, the results are still controversial. This study investigated the cytotoxic effects of testosterone (T), estradiol (E), and progesterone (P) on A172, HT29, and HEK293 cells and the expression levels of Bax, Bcl-2, and CD82/KAI-1 in A172 and HT29 cells. Cell lines were divided into control groups and groups treated with 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/ml of T, P, and E valerate. The cytotoxic effect was measured using an MTT assay. 0.1 mg/ml of T, 0.1 mg/ml of P, and 0.1 mg/ml of E were used to evaluate the expression levels of Bax, Bcl-2, and KAI-1 genes using real-time PCR. One-way analysis of variance was used to analyze the data. Treatment with higher concentrations of T, E, and P led to decreased cell viability in Hek293 and HT29 cells. Treatment of A172 cells with higher concentrations of T, and of P led to decreased cell viability. Bax expression level increased in HT29 and A172 cells treated with T, and P.  The expression level of the Bcl-2 decreased in HT29 cells treated with T, and P, and in A172 cells treated with P.  Treatment of A172 cells with T, P, and E decreased KAI-1 expression level. Despite estradiol, testosterone and progesterone having cytotoxic effects on colon cancer and brain glioblastoma cells through the Bax gene-dependent apoptosis pathway. Estradiol and progesterone may have anti-metastatic effects on colon cancer cells.
The apoptotic effect of nandrolone on human gastric (AGS) and colon (HCT) cancer cells and evaluation of iNOS, MMP9 expression level, and caspase-3, -8 and -9 activity
Authors: Aalaei Zahra , Shiravi Abdolhossein , Ahmadi Rahim , Hojati Vida
Published: February 2024

Although androgens have been reported to induce apoptosis in cancer cells, there are few studies concerning with cytotoxic effects of nandrolone on human gastric (AGS) and colon (HCT) cancer cells. We evaluated the effects of nandrolone on apoptosis, iNOS, and MMP-9 expression level, and caspase-3, -8 and -9 activity in AGS and HCT cells. HCT and AGS cells were divided into control groups and groups treated with 0.625, 1.25, 2.5, 5 and 10 mg/ml of nandrolone. Cytotoxicity was measured using the MTT assay method. Flow cytometry was used to evaluate the apoptotic pathway that occurred in cells. The expression levels of iNOS and MMP-9 genes were evaluated using real-time PCR, and caspases activity was measured by the colourimetric method. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and an independent t-test. Cell viability significantly decreased in AGS and HCT cells treated with 2.5, 5 and 10 mg/ml of nandrolone. Treatment with the effective concentration of nandrolone (5.99 mg/ml) induced apoptosis in AGS and HCT cells and did not significantly alter the expression levels of iNOS and MMP-9 in AGS cells, however, led to a significant decrease in iNOS and MMP-9 expression levels in HCT cells. Activity levels of caspase-3, -8 and -9 significantly increased in AGS and HCT cells treated with the effective concentration of nandrolone. Higher concentrations of nandrolone had a significant cytotoxic effect and apoptotic pathway in AGS and HCT cells mediated by intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. It might also decrease the invasion and metastasis capability of colon cancer cells.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN DENGAN PENERAPAN METODE READING ALOUD BERBANTUAN FLASHCARD
Authors: Maya Sari  , Ratu Dinny Fauziah
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa kelas 1 SDIT Al Yasmin 2 Bogor melalui penerapan metode Reading Aloud dengan media flashcard. Metode ini telah terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan membaca permulaan pada anak-anak. Penelitian dilakukan dalam dua siklus dengan melibatkan 13 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam kemampuan membaca permulaan siswa setelah menerapkan metode Reading Aloud dengan media flashcard. Aktivitas pembelajaran dengan metode ini meningkatkan minat dan motivasi siswa dalam membaca, memperluas kosakata, dan meningkatkan pemahaman teks. Rekomendasi penelitian ini adalah mengadopsi metode Reading Aloud dengan media flashcard dalam pembelajaran membaca permulaan di kelas 1.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE ROLE OF PARENTS TOWARDS ACHIEVEMENT IN MEMORIZATION OF THE AL-QURAN IN AL MUSTARIH ISLAMIC PRIMARY SCHOOL BOGOR CITY
Authors: Siti Sabrina Rachmawaty  , Abdul Kodir  , Yal Robiyansyah  , Septi Nur Azizah  , Muhammad Zahid Mukhlis
Published: February 2024

Memorizing the Al-Quran is an activity to remember the reading of the Al-Quran, but this activity is not an easy thing, especially for students. The process of memorizing the Al-Quran is individual and requires consistency, patience, and sufficient support to improve memorization and maintain it in each individual's long-term memory. However, there are still many students who have not achieved the memorization target according to school regulations. Apart from that, it can be seen that some students are less enthusiastic about it. This is supported by the role of parents who seem less responsive in dealing with various obstacles and complaints experienced by students. Therefore, to overcome these problems, the researcher wanted to see the relationship between the role of parents and the achievement of memorizing the Al-Quran by students at Al Mustarih Islamic Elementary School, Bogor City. In this way, researchers will provide a solution by measuring the extent to which students' achievement in memorizing the Al-Quran has increased, as well as involving parents in motivating students. The results of the research show that the achievement of memorizing the Al-Qur'an in Classes III and IV of Al Mustarih Islamic Elementary School is classified as moderate with a percentage of 75.70% as many as 81 people, which means that the achievement of memorizing the Al-Qur'an obtained a sufficient score, namely 88-95. Meanwhile, the role of parents with a percentage of 57.94% was 62 out of 107 people, which means that the role of parents has been to help their children in memorizing the Al-Qur'an. Apart from that, there is a positive relationship with the product moment correlation value of 0.367 at a low interpretation value between 0.20-0.40 and the coefficient of determination test with a contribution of 13.5% while the rest is influenced by other variables. So, Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted.
The culture of child labor as a current expression of neo-colonialism
Authors: Conde Soraya Franzoni
Published: February 2024

This article discusses how the persistence of child labor, especially in Brazil and the United States of America, constitutes a current facet of neo-colonialism. Cultivated as an educational and dignifying activity, exploited child labor persists and is naturalized. Schools, religions, and the legislation contribute to making the working class come to love and naturalize what in the past was understood as torture and punishment, thus jointly acting as a fundamental means of forming a new cultural form: the love of work. Initially, the article discusses how the culture of work is historically founded and then argues against the idealist and postmodern explanations that naturalize it. The argument is based on the understanding that culture has a material basis and is linked to the production and social reproduction of life. Data from the empirical research on child labor in tobacco farming in Brazil and the USA reveal the persistence of the problem among Latino children and families. We conclude with the need to found a new culture for contemporary society, based on other social and economic relations, which allows the working class to free itself from what dominates and exploits it.
Pour une approche interculturelle critique au XXIe siècle : dépasser la culture pour lutter contre le racisme
Authors: Rachédi Lilyane
Published: February 2024

Dans cet article, nous proposons de poser les balises d’une approche interculturelle dite critique qui dépasserait les concepts clés de l’approche interculturelle, à savoir la culture et les compétences interculturelles (Cohen-Emerique et Rothberg, 2015; Legault, 2000). Au-delà de la considération des aspects communicationnels et subjectifs de l’interaction entre les cultures et les identités, il s’agit pour nous d’identifier, de reconnaître et d’intégrer les inégalités structurelles, les tensions contemporaines et le « nano-racisme » (Mbembe, 2016), c’est-à-dire celui qui se manifeste au quotidien à travers des interactions sociales. En d’autres mots, au-delà d’une approche interculturelle subjectiviste et interactionniste, nous proposons essentiellement de considérer de façon systémique le racisme pour promouvoir une approche interculturelle critique.
Prescriptions émotionnelles au travail dans le milieu communautaire : sources d’influence et mise en pratique
Authors: Larose-Hébert Katharine , Le Pain Isabelle , Truong Alexis Hieu , Pitre Mélina , Deblois Dominique
Published: February 2024

À partir d’une étude menée auprès de 29 intervenantes sociales oeuvrant dans des organismes communautaires et portant sur les difficultés émotionnelles vécues dans le cadre de l’emploi, l’article vise à montrer la particularité du travail d’intervention effectué dans le milieu communautaire. Pour ce faire, nous avons identifié les prescriptions émotionnelles qui sous-tendent l’intervention en milieu communautaire, ainsi que leurs sources d’influence. L’analyse des données qualitatives montre que les émotions sont utilisées de manière consciente dans le cadre du travail (forme de savoir-faire dans le savoir-être). Les émotions affichées sont donc planifiées et balisées par diverses sources d’influence. Cette forme de compétence spécifique est souvent négligée ou considérée comme faisant partie intégrante du travail par les employeurs et la société en général. Or, la gestion des émotions (celles de l’intervenante afin d’agir sur les émotions des usagers) est le socle des relations sociales au travail et au coeur des relations d’aide et d’accompagnement. À partir des récits des intervenantes, l’article présente les acteurs et institutions qui participent à déterminer les attendus en regard de la production des émotions au travail au sein du milieu communautaire. Ces prescriptions émotionnelles, telles que perçues par les participantes à l’étude, seront décrites et analysées à la lumière de la sociologie interactionniste des émotions. Nos résultats mettent en lumière une structuration des relations sociales au travail particulière au milieu communautaire, qui se perçoit à travers le travail émotionnel produit par ses travailleuses. Ce constat renforce l’importance du maintien de l’autonomie de gouvernance des organismes communautaires au Québec, car celle-ci permet le déploiement de pratiques d’intervention accessibles et flexibles, plus susceptibles de répondre aux besoins des populations vulnérabilisées.
Continuity of professional education: complementarity coaching and self-design of dental specialists
Authors: Kalinina Yuliya Vladislavovna , Brailovskaya Tat'yana Vladislavovna
Published: February 2024

The problems of training highly qualified specialists - dentists and maxillofacial surgeons - are discussed, taking into account the level of their pedagogical competence, which allows them to develop professionally important qualities and establish adequate relationships in the doctor-patient pair. From this perspective, the parameters of domestic continuous dental education and its stages are characterized, based on scientific and pedagogical expertise and organizational innovations. The goals and objectives of such complementarity in the functioning of the structures of additional professional education; its high productivity is emphasized at the Central Research Institute of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Russian Ministry of Health. The study analyzes the content of the key concepts of “coaching” and “self-design”, and performs a comparative analysis of: 1) the results of a public opinion survey; 2) sociological research regarding the reproduction of medical personnel; 3) author’s surveys and in-depth interviews about the parameters and quality of educational processes. The novelty of the study lies in the substantiation of the urgency of introducing the concepts of “coaching” and “self-design” to concretize new approaches in the theoretical support of postgraduate training of dentists and maxillofacial surgeons. For the first time, the complementary nature of the relationship between them is substantiated. The author emphasizes that the adaptation of the corresponding pedagogical techniques allows us to more clearly highlight the role of the pedagogical component in the training of highly qualified specialists in these areas. The main conclusion of the study is that coaching and techniques of conscious self-design, being in a relationship of complementarity, determine a significant increase in the level of postgraduate education, meeting such conditions as a combination of pedagogical competence with the peculiarities of the structural and content components of scientific activity.
A methylation-phosphorylation switch controls EZH2 stability and hematopoiesis
Authors: Guo Pengfei , Lim Rebecca C , Rajawasam Keshari , Trinh Tiffany , Sun Hong , Zhang Hui
Published: February 2024

The Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) methylates H3K27 to regulate development and cell fate by transcriptional silencing. Alteration of PRC2 is associated with various cancers. Here, we show that mouse Kdm1a deletion causes a dramatic reduction of PRC2 proteins, whereas mouse null mutation of L3mbtl3 or Dcaf5 results in PRC2 accumulation and increased H3K27 trimethylation. The catalytic subunit of PRC2, EZH2, is methylated at lysine 20 (K20), promoting EZH2 proteolysis by L3MBTL3 and the CLR4DCAF5 ubiquitin ligase. KDM1A (LSD1) demethylates the methylated K20 to stabilize EZH2. K20 methylation is inhibited by AKT-mediated phosphorylation of serine 21 in EZH2. Mouse Ezh2K20R/K20R mutants develop hepatosplenomegaly associated with high GFI1B expression, and Ezh2K20R/K20R mutant bone marrows expand hematopoietic stem cells and downstream hematopoietic populations. Our studies reveal that EZH2 is regulated by methylation-dependent proteolysis, which is negatively controlled by AKT-mediated S21 phosphorylation to establish a methylation-phosphorylation switch to regulate the PRC2 activity and hematopoiesis.
Hippocampome.org 2.0 is a knowledge base enabling data-driven spiking neural network simulations of rodent hippocampal circuits
Authors: Wheeler Diek W , Kopsick Jeffrey D , Sutton Nate , Tecuatl Carolina , Komendantov Alexander O , Nadella Kasturi , Ascoli Giorgio A
Published: February 2024

Hippocampome.org is a mature open-access knowledge base of the rodent hippocampal formation focusing on neuron types and their properties. Previously, Hippocampome.org v1.0 established a foundational classification system identifying 122 hippocampal neuron types based on their axonal and dendritic morphologies, main neurotransmitter, membrane biophysics, and molecular expression (Wheeler et al., 2015). Releases v1.1 through v1.12 furthered the aggregation of literature-mined data, including among others neuron counts, spiking patterns, synaptic physiology, in vivo firing phases, and connection probabilities. Those additional properties increased the online information content of this public resource over 100-fold, enabling numerous independent discoveries by the scientific community. Hippocampome.org v2.0, introduced here, besides incorporating over 50 new neuron types, now recenters its focus on extending the functionality to build real-scale, biologically detailed, data-driven computational simulations. In all cases, the freely downloadable model parameters are directly linked to the specific peer-reviewed empirical evidence from which they were derived. Possible research applications include quantitative, multiscale analyses of circuit connectivity and spiking neural network simulations of activity dynamics. These advances can help generate precise, experimentally testable hypotheses and shed light on the neural mechanisms underlying associative memory and spatial navigation.