bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Finances and National Economy: Frugal Economy as a Forced Approach of the COVID Pandemic
Authors: Manta Otilia , Hysa Eglantina , Kruja Alba
Published: June 2021

This paper aims to create an image both in terms of description and in terms of graphical representation, with multiannual coverage (2007–2019), the evolution of the financial indicators of the population, and their impact on the national economy. The main objective is to establish the basic pillars of the concentrated table of population financial indicators in terms of the values of absolute primary indicators, on the basis of which the values of the three relevant relative indicators that characterize the financial situation of the population were calculated directly for the potential and performance of the national economy, especially in the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research methodology was based on a series of numerical data from public databases, tools, and appropriate research methods based on the calculation of primary indicators, and indicators derived by appropriate calculation formulas, for the identification of factors influencing the financial status of the population at and a comparative analysis of the financial assets and liabilities of households in Romania and the European Union. The results of the paper are given by the evolution of primary indicators on the characterization of the financial situation of the population in 2007–2019, especially for the active population, and are directly influenced by the quality of eligible employment and employed adults, as well as the sustainability of the national economy. The personal contribution of the research team consists of the mathematical correlations given by the population finances for the economy of a state, which are extremely relevant, especially since, depending on their positive or negative levels, systemic financial and social imbalances are created with direct impact on the sustainability of the national economy. Thus, we want to determine these financial indicators relevant to the economy. Additionally, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the related issues to the population finances have aggravated and as such, there is a need for structural changes and adoptions. Finally, as an immediate and less costly solution, this study comes up with the suggestion of shifting the national economy toward frugality, therefore, significantly supporting sustainable development.
Three-Echelon Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network Equilibrium under Cap-and-Trade Regulation
Authors: Zhang Guitao , Zhang Xiao , Sun Hao , Zhao Xinyu
Published: June 2021

This paper investigates the impacts of cap-and-trade (CAT) regulation on a three-echelon closed-loop supply chain network (CLSCN) that consists of suppliers, high-emission and low-emission manufacturers, demand markets and carbon trading centers. The presented CLSCN model includes both product trading and carbon trading subnets. Combining variational inequality theory (VI) with complementary theory, we first characterize the optimal conditions for members in each tier first, and then derive that of the entire CLSCN. In addition, we focus on the effects of carbon caps and EOL collection rate target on CLSCN performances with numerical examples. The results reveal that, in some cases, there is a consistency between carbon emission reduction target of the government and the profit target of enterprises. The government should choose reasonable and moderate carbon caps for all the enterprises to balance the CLSCN members’ economic interests, carbon emissions, as well as resources utilization rate. Moreover, the government should not blindly pursue a high collection rate target. The above conclusions can provide practical guidance for governments and enterprises in a CLSCN under CAT regulation.
Sustainable Soil Loss Management in Tropical Uplands: Impact on Maize-Chili Cropping Systems
Authors: Hussain Khalid , Ilyas Ayesha , Bibi Irshad , Hilger Thomas
Published: June 2021

Intensive land use with inappropriate land management is directly degrading South Asian uplands. A field trial was carried out on the uplands of Western Thailand with a 25% slope to examine the effect of land use management on soil loss for sustainable crop production during two consecutive years (2010–2011). Various cropping systems with soil conservation practices were compared to maize sole cropping (MSC). Results revealed that soil loss was at a minimum in the intercropping system of maize-chili-hedgerows with minimum tillage and fertilization that was 50% to 61% and 60% to 81% less than MSC and the bare soil plot during both years, respectively. Yield advantage was at its maximum, as indicated by the highest land equivalent ratios of 1.28 and 1.21 during 2010 and 2011, respectively, in maize-chili-hedgerows-intercropping with minimum tillage and fertilization. The highest economic returns (5925 and 1058 euros ha−1 during 2010 and 2011, respectively) were also obtained from maize-chili-hedgerows-intercropping with minimum tillage and fertilization. Chili fresh fruit yield was maximum in the chili alone plot during both years due to the greater area under cultivation compared with intercropping. Maize-chili-hedgerows with minimum tillage and fertilization reduced soil loss and increased land productivity and net returns, indicating its promising features for sustainable crop production on uplands.
Linking Conservation, Community Knowledge, and Adaptation to Extreme Climatic Events: A Case Study in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Authors: Matos Amemarlita , Barraza Laura , Ruiz-Mallén Isabel
Published: June 2021

This study is based on ethnographic research that analyzes how traditional knowledge and local beliefs on biodiversity conservation relates to the local ability to adapt and be resilient to climatic changes in two communities around Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique: Nhanfisse in the buffer zone and Muanandimae in the core area. A total of 78 semi-structured interviews with heads of households were conducted. We found that both communities carried out practices and held beliefs associated with conservation, such as protecting trees and animal species considered sacred or perceived as beneficial for human life in terms of water provision and agricultural production. In addition to traditional ceremonies that respond to extreme climatic events such as drought and flood, other adaptation strategies used by the communities include moving to neighboring areas in search of better living conditions and using forest products in times of scarcity. We discuss that the management of the park should be agreed on, in a shared way, between local communities and conservation agents to ensure that these areas continue to perform the ecological, subsistence, and spiritual functions required. Our research results contribute to a better understanding of local adaptation dynamics towards extreme climatic events and improvement of management strategies.
Neuroimaging Techniques in Advertising Research: Main Applications, Development, and Brain Regions and Processes
Authors: Alsharif Ahmed H. , Salleh Nor Zafir Md , Baharun Rohaizat , Hashem E Alharthi Rami , Mansor Aida Azlina , Ali Javed , Abbas Alhamzah F.
Published: June 2021

Despite the advancement in neuroimaging tools, studies about using neuroimaging tools to study the impact of advertising on brain regions and processes are scant and remain unclear in academic literature. In this article, we have followed a literature review methodology and a bibliometric analysis to select empirical and review papers that employed neuroimaging tools in advertising campaigns and to understand the global research trends in the neuromarketing domain. We extracted and analyzed sixty-three articles from the Web of Science database to answer our study questions. We found four common neuroimaging techniques employed in advertising research. We also found that the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex play a vital role in decision-making processes. The OFC is linked to positive valence, and the lateral OFC and left dorsal anterior insula related in negative valence. In addition, the thalamus and primary visual area associated with the bottom-up attention system, whereas the top-down attention system connected to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, parietal cortex, and primary visual areas. For memory, the hippocampus is responsible for generating and processing memories. We hope that this study provides valuable insights about the main brain regions and processes of interest for advertising.
Issues Surrounding Behavior towards Discarded Textiles and Garments in Ljubljana
Authors: Polajnar Horvat Katarina , Šrimpf Vendramin Katarina
Published: June 2021

In recent years, post-consumer textile waste has become an important issue that attracts attention from activists, scientists and the media. The production and use of clothing has more than doubled in the last fifteen years due to declining costs, streamlined operations and rising consumption under the influence of fast fashion. According to research, the average European buys as much as 26 kg of textiles each year and discards 11 kg, while a very small share of post-consumer textile waste is recycled. This article presents the findings of a study on household textile waste in the capital of Ljubljana. The research showed that despite the significant declarative environmental awareness of people for sustainable behavior in the field of textile waste, the share of those decreases with exposure to actual behavior. However, there are few people who are completely uninterested in reducing textile waste, as most people are aware of the problem and pay more and more attention to it. The authors study the management of textile waste and its creation by the inhabitants of Ljubljana in the broader context of the influences of fast fashion, as well as the cultural specifics of the Slovenian society.
Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Super SBM Network DEA for Assessing Sustainability Performance of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers Considering Circular Economy Strategies in the Era of Industry 4.0
Authors: Pishdar Mahsa , Danesh Shakib Masoumeh , Antucheviciene Jurgita , Vilkonis Arvydas
Published: June 2021

Stakeholders are increasingly aware of the aspect of sustainability, and the fact that the circular economy facilitates the achievement of sustainable development goals. They place pressure on supply chains to become sustainable, and for this reason, third-party logistics (3PL) service providers, as specialized professionals, play a vital role in sustainable supply chain management. Although developments in technology in the era of Industry 4.0 have been effective at directing 3PLs along the path towards sustainability, integrated management of forward and reverse logistics systems in order to achieve a circular economy and to become sustainable remains a problem, even in developed countries. However, benchmarking and using the experiences of others can help to speed up this path at a minimal cost. An interval type-2 fuzzy super-slack-based measure network DEA was developed to make such benchmarking possible. Governance style, staff behavior, environmental management systems, and social elements are considered, alongside the principles of the circular economy, in order to compare the sustainability performance of 17 3PLs with respect to different aspects through the application of the developed DEA model. Proper benchmarking with respect to strategies and operations of the 3PLs that are recognized as efficient makes it possible for these 3PLs to overcome obstacles and progress at a lower cost. The results show that 3PLs do not have a comprehensive sustainability strategy that is coordinated with an overall vision of the total supply chain. An investigation into the development of a framework with multiple steps for the guidance of 3PLs, as well as the whole supply chain, towards sustainability in the Industry 4.0 era would be a fruitful next study.
Comparison of Driving Forces to Increasing Traffic Flow and Transport Emissions in Philippine Regions: A Spatial Decomposition Study
Authors: Nnadiri Geoffrey Udoka , Chiu Anthony S. F. , Biona Jose Bienvenido Manuel , Lopez Neil Stephen
Published: June 2021

The warming of the climate system has raised a lot of concerns for decades, and this is traceable to human activities and energy use. Conspicuously, the transportation sector is a great contributor to global emissions. This is largely due to increasing dependence on private vehicles and a poorly planned public transportation system. In addition to economic impacts, this also has significant environmental and sustainability implications. This study demonstrates a novel approach using spatial logarithmic mean Divisia index (LMDI) to analyze drivers of traffic flow and its corresponding CO2 emissions in regions through an illustrative case study in the Philippines. Population growth is revealed as the main driver to traffic flow in most regions with the exception of a few regions and the national capital which are driven by economic activity. The economic activity effect shows positive trends contributing positively to traffic flow which is greatly linked to income level rise and increase in vehicle ownership. Concerning the impacts, results revealed that an increase in economic activity generally causes traffic intensity to decrease, and switching to more sustainable modes is not a guarantee to reduce carbon emissions. The authors recommend increasing equity on the appropriation of transport infrastructure projects across regions, quality improvement of public transport services and promoting mixed-use development.
Dryland Food Security in Ethiopia: Current Status, Opportunities, and a Roadmap for the Future
Authors: Peng Yu , Hirwa Hubert , Zhang Qiuying , Wang Guoqin , Li Fadong
Published: June 2021

Given the impact of COVID-19 and the desert locust plague, the Ethiopian food security issue has once again received widespread attention. Its food crisis requires comprehensive and systematic research to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger. This review discusses the current situation and the causes of food security in Ethiopia. We focus on the challenges in the food security assessment field. The article lists seven typical causes of food insecurity and three roots of food security in Ethiopia. Long-term food security assessment and a comprehensive understanding and manageability for food security causes are considered as the main existing research challenges. Climate-resilient management, water management, and long-term ecosystem network monitoring and data mining are suggested as potential roadmap for future research.
Evaluating the Critical Barriers to Green Construction Technologies Adoption in China
Authors: Wang Yujing , Chong Dan , Liu Xun
Published: June 2021

Green construction technologies (GCTs) are important drivers of sustainable development in the construction industry. Despite a wide range of GCTs being available on the Chinese construction market, they are not yet widely popular. This study aims to evaluate the critical barriers hampering large-scale GCT adoption in China. Through a literature review, 21 barriers were identified and listed in the questionnaire survey, and 225 valid responses from 21 provinces in China were collected. The Mann–Whitney U test was conducted to verify whether different stakeholder groups perceive these barriers differently. Moreover, a comparative analysis of barriers to GCT, GBT (green building technologies), and GC (green construction) adoption was conducted. Results of statistical analyses showed that the top five barriers inhibiting GCT adoption are “lack of government incentives”, “extra costs associated with GCTs”, “dependence on traditional construction technology”, “a shortage of technological training for project staff”, and “conflicts of interest among stakeholders in GCT adoption”. Moreover, the top five factors preventing the adoption of GCTs differ from those of GBTs and GCs. This study not only provides valuable resources for stakeholders to better understand the critical factors preventing GCT adoption, but also could help policy makers to effectively promote GCT adoption.
Generalized Variational Principle for the Fractal (2 + 1)-Dimensional Zakharov–Kuznetsov Equation in Quantum Magneto-Plasmas
Authors: Liang Yan-Hong , Wang Kang-Jia
Published: June 2021

In this paper, we propose the fractal (2 + 1)-dimensional Zakharov–Kuznetsov equation based on He’s fractal derivative for the first time. The fractal generalized variational formulation is established by using the semi-inverse method and two-scale fractal theory. The obtained fractal variational principle is important since it not only reveals the structure of the traveling wave solutions but also helps us study the symmetric theory. The finding of this paper will contribute to the study of symmetry in the fractal space.
Fuzzy Differential Subordinations Based upon the Mittag-Leffler Type Borel Distribution
Authors: Srivastava Hari Mohan , El-Deeb Sheza M.
Published: June 2021

In this paper, we investigate several fuzzy differential subordinations that are connected with the Borel distribution series Bλ,α,β(z) of the Mittag-Leffler type, which involves the two-parameter Mittag-Leffler function Eα,β(z). Using the above-mentioned operator Bλ,α,β, we also introduce and study a class Mλ,α,βFη of holomorphic and univalent functions in the open unit disk Δ. The Mittag-Leffler-type functions, which we have used in the present investigation, belong to the significantly wider family of the Fox-Wright function pΨq(z), whose p numerator parameters and q denominator parameters possess a kind of symmetry behavior in the sense that it remains invariant (or unchanged) when the order of the p numerator parameters or when the order of the q denominator parameters is arbitrarily changed. Here, in this article, we have used such special functions in our study of a general Borel-type probability distribution, which may be symmetric or asymmetric. As symmetry is generally present in most works involving fuzzy sets and fuzzy systems, our usages here of fuzzy subordinations and fuzzy membership functions potentially possess local or non-local symmetry features.
Optimization of Reversible Circuits Using Toffoli Decompositions with Negative Controls
Authors: Gado Mariam , Younes Ahmed
Published: June 2021

The synthesis and optimization of quantum circuits are essential for the construction of quantum computers. This paper proposes two methods to reduce the quantum cost of 3-bit reversible circuits. The first method utilizes basic building blocks of gate pairs using different Toffoli decompositions. These gate pairs are used to reconstruct the quantum circuits where further optimization rules will be applied to synthesize the optimized circuit. The second method suggests using a new universal library, which provides better quantum cost when compared with previous work in both cost015 and cost115 metrics; this proposed new universal library “Negative NCT” uses gates that operate on the target qubit only when the control qubit’s state is zero. A combination of the proposed basic building blocks of pairs of gates and the proposed Negative NCT library is used in this work for synthesis and optimization, where the Negative NCT library showed better quantum cost after optimization compared with the NCT library despite having the same circuit size. The reversible circuits over three bits form a permutation group of size 40,320 (23!), which is a subset of the symmetric group, where the NCT library is considered as the generators of the permutation group.
Flexible Electricity Dispatch of an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle through Thermal Energy Storage and Hydrogen Production
Authors: Reyes-Belmonte Miguel Ángel , Ambrona-Bermúdez Alejandra , Calvo-Blázquez Daniel
Published: June 2021

In this work, the flexible operation of an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) power plant has been optimized considering two different energy storage approaches. The objective of this proposal is to meet variable users’ grid demand for an extended period at the lowest cost of electricity. Medium temperature thermal energy storage (TES) and hydrogen generation configurations have been analyzed from a techno-economic point of view. Results found from annual solar plant performance indicate that molten salts storage solution is preferable based on the lower levelized cost of electricity (0.122 USD/kWh compared to 0.158 USD/kWh from the hydrogen generation case) due to the lower conversion efficiencies of hydrogen plant components. However, the hydrogen plant configuration exceeded, in terms of plant availability and grid demand coverage, as fewer design constraints resulted in a total demand coverage of 2155 h per year. It was also found that grid demand curves from industrial countries limit the deployment of medium-temperature TES systems coupled to ISCC power plants, since their typical demand curves are characterized by lower power demand around solar noon when solar radiation is higher. In such scenarios, the Brayton turbine design is constrained by noon grid demand, which limits the solar field and receiver thermal power design.
Hydraulic and Technological Investigations of a Phenomenon Responsible for Increase of Major Head Losses in Exploited Cast-Iron Water Supply Pipes
Authors: Wichowski Piotr , Kalenik Marek , Lal Agnieszka , Morawski Dariusz , Chalecki Marek
Published: June 2021

The paper presents results of investigations of influence of major head losses on exploitation properties of water supply pipes after 30-year exploitation. The tested materials were cast-iron pipes with the internal diameter of 150 mm. A flowability drop coefficient ηt with average value of 0.45 was determined. Using the measured values of pressure difference Δp determined the absolute roughness of internal walls of the pipes after 30-year exploitation, which was referred to the new pipelines. The absolute roughness for the exploited pipes was equal to k = 27.6 mm, whereas for the new ones it was significantly lower and equal to k = 0.9 mm. Additionally, an analysis of the chemical and mineral composition of sediments gathered in the investigated pipelines was also performed. The top layer of the sediments was dominated by the compounds of a character of the iron hydroxide: goethite (α-FeOOH) and lepidocrocite (γ-FeOOH), whereas the internal layer was supplemented by the gypsum and sulfur, which was proven by the investigations performed with the use of scanning electron microscope (SEM). The sediment gathered within the pipes is the main reason of ca. 30-fold increase of the absolute roughness, which resulted in the flowability drop of the exploited water supply pipes.
Nitrification Process in a Nuclear Wastewater with High Load of Nitrogen, Uranium and Organic Matter under ORP Controlled
Authors: Venturini Mariano , Rossen Ariana , Paulo Patricia Silva
Published: June 2021

To produce nuclear fuels, it is necessary to convert uranium′s ore into UO2-ceramic grade, using several quantities of kerosene, methanol, nitric acid, ammonia, and, in low level, tributyl phosphate (TBP). Thus, the effluent generated by nuclear industries is one of the most toxic since it contains high concentrations of dangerous compounds. This paper explores biological parameters on real nuclear wastewater by the Monod model in an ORP controlled predicting the specific ammonia oxidation. Thermodynamic parameters were established using the Nernst equation to monitor Oxiders/Reductors relationship to obtain a correlation of these parameters to controlling and monitoring; that would allow technical operators to have better control of the nitrification process. The real nuclear effluent is formed by a mixture of two different lines of discharges, one composed of a high load of nitrogen, around 11,000 mg/L (N-NH4+-N-NO3−) and 600 mg/L Uranium, a second one, proceeds from uranium purification, containing TBP and COD that have to be removed. Bioprocesses were operated on real wastewater samples over 120 days under controlled ORP, as described by Nernst equations, which proved to be a robust tool to operate nitrification for larger periods with a very high load of nitrogen, uranium, and COD.
Development vectors and foreign experience of information technologies in the agro-industrial complex of Russia and Belarus
Authors: Kovalyev I. L. , Kostomakhin M. N.
Published: June 2021

The current stage of information technology development is characterized as digital called BCG (Boston Consulting Group) digitalization, while the analog period in agriculture is over, the industry has entered the digital era, which means that by 2050 the use of new generation technologies will be able to increase the productivity of world agriculture by 70 %. The main stages of information technology development in the world considers some of the most important areas of it technology development and global trends in the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex based on the analysis of global scientific achievements, research reports, articles by well-known scientists, scientific and expert organizations have been investigated in the article. The main trends that determine the conceptual development of the so-called “Smart (digital) agriculture” are identified, the active use of elements of which contributes in every possible way to the highly rational social, economic, technical and technological development of the agricultural sector. A promising area is Precision Animal Husbandry (similar to Precision Farming). Among the elements of Precision Animal Husbandry the most widely used are identification and monitoring of individual animals using modern information technologies (feeding ration, milk yield, growth, body temperature, activity), meeting their individual needs; automatic regulation of the microclimate and control of harmful gases; monitoring the health of the herd, product quality; electronic database of the production process; robotization of the milking process.
Economic and useful traits of cows of different ages
Authors: Gorelik O. V. , Kharlap S. Yu. , Gorelik A. S. , Martynova A. Yu.
Published: June 2021

Intensive use of highly productive animals has revealed new problems associated with reducing the duration of productive use of animals and reducing their reproductive abilities, which lead to a decrease in the number of young animals for rearing and fattening for beef. Therefore, the study of the infl uence of age on the productive traits of cows is relevant and has practical signifi cance. The purpose of the work was to evaluate cows for economically useful traits depending on the age of the animals. It has been found that the milk yield for lactation increases with age in cows. If from fi rst-calf heifers has been received 5163,8±212,3 kg of milk, then 6106,5±201,7 and 6846,8±231,7 from cows of the third and fourth lactation, respectively, this was more by 942,7 kg or 18,2 % and 1683,8 kg or 32,6 %. Milk yield increases gradually from lactation to lactation with increasing age of cows and thus confi rms the association of improving the productive traits of animals with the laws of development, i.e. the onset of their physiological maturity. It has been revealed that the farm does not have optimal conditions for the full manifestation of the genetic potential of productivity, and therefore cows of the third and fourth lactation have lower milk yields than possible. So, the estimated milk yield of fi rstcalf heifers to mature cows practically corresponds to the milk yield that was received from cows after IV lactation. The diff erence between groups of cows in the content of individual components of milk was insignifi cant, although there is a positive trend to reduce the content of protein and casein with increasing age of cows. Cows bred on the farm have high indicators of reproductive ability. So, they have a short period of open day from 26,6±0,61 days (II lactation) to 43,7±1,11 days (III lactation), the optimal pregnancy period and calving interval (less than a calendar year). The level of profi tability of milk production increases with increasing milk yields, which increase with age.
Formation and contours of modernization of the state industrial policy in the Russian Federation: analysis of post-Soviet realities in the context of global threats and taking into account the experience of a number of foreign countries
Authors: Vinslav Yuri
Published: June 2021

The article examines the main trends of industrial activity in Russia in the post-Soviet period, including trends in the dynamics of industrial output and the movement of indicators of efficiency and innovation of production. The problems of ensuring rapid, sustainable and high-quality industrial growth are systematized. The article describes the practice of implementing industrial policy in a number of modern nation-states; it draws on materials related to the United States, Western European countries and Japan, China and India. The critical importance of issues of state regulation of industry in the context of the presence and expansion of a complex of global financial and non-financial threats is emphasized. The directions of modernization of the industrial policy of Russia at the federal level are outlined, together with the lines of improvement of the regulatory framework on this issue. The issues of interaction between industrial corporations and government structures in the aspect of implementing an active industrial policy are covered in detail. The existing shortcomings of the existing documents of strategic planning of industrial development are identified and recommendations for their improvement are justified.
Keadilan Dalam Perspektif Hadis
Authors: Siddeh Khoirul Anam
Published: June 2021

Tulisan ini akan membahas hadis tentang keadilan kaitannya dengan keadilan seorang pemimpin dalam memimpin. Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah untuk menginventarisir hadis-hadis tentang keadilan dalam kepemimpinan, mengetahui takhrij hadis sehingga mengetahui kulaitas hadis, serta mengetahui makna kandungan hadis kaitannya dengan keadilan pemimpin dan relevansi keadilannya dalam lembaga pendidikan Islam. Metode penelitian in imenggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan dengan pendekatan maudu’i. Penulis mencari data dengan menginventarisir hadis-hadis dalam Sembilan kitab hadis sesuai dengan tema hadis, kemudian Melakukan takhrij hadis dan membahas hadis dan mengaitknnya dengan keadilan pemimpin dalam lembaga pendidikan. Hasilnya terdapat 45 hadis yang membahas tentang keadilan, dan satu hadis yang paling relevan dengan tema adalah hadis yang terdapat dalam sunan Ad-Darimi nomor 2403. Takhrij hadisnya disimpulkan bahwa hadits tersebut merupakan Hadits shahih. Konsep pemimpin dalam artian yang luas adalah orang yang mempunyai tanggungjawab dalam hal apapun, dan setiap orang yang mempunya tanggungan adalah seorang pemimpin.  Kepemimpinan yang adil bertanggungjawab dihadapan manusia dan dihadapan Allah SWT. Demikian juga halnya dengan kepemimpinan di lembaga pendidikan islam. Pemimpin yang adil harus mempunyai kecakapan Ilmu, bertaqwa, berintegritas, jujur, peduli, dan tidak membeda-bedakan orang yang dipimpinnya.
mujeres de la Agrupación Artística Maná: vínculos entre docencia y gestión cultural
Authors: González María Soledad
Published: June 2021

La Agrupación Artística Maná se creó en la ciudad de Azul (Buenos Aires, Argentina) en 1932 con el objetivo de oficiar como puente con otras localidades de la provincia en el marco de un clima de florecimiento cultural que venía produciéndose desde fines de los veinte. Dicho espacio de sociabilidad funcionó a partir de un grupo selecto, que se propuso difundir la cultura estableciendo vínculos artísticos e intelectuales que incluso fueron más allá del marco provincial. En este artículo nos ocuparemos del proyecto de esta institución, entendiéndolo como una “obra pedagógica” y analizaremos el papel que allí tuvieron las mujeres a partir de una labor que conjugaba docencia y gestión cultural.
SEKOLAH RAMAH ANAK TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN SOSIO-EMOSIONAL ANAK DI SD NEGERI NGUPASAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Majdi Muhammad , Ichsan Ahmad Shofiyuddin
Published: June 2021

School being a source of stress among students seems to be a reality that all circles need to anticipate. As a formal educational institution, school has to have a friendly nature, both friendly to children and friendly to the environment, so that they can have a positive effect on children's socio-emotional development. The purpose of this research is to reveal how the contribution of Child Friendly School (SRA) in the socio-emotional development of children at SD Negeri Ngupasan Yogyakarta. This research is qualitative and the research method used is descriptive-inductive method. Data are collected and described through in-depth observations and interviews, while the data analysis method applied is Cresswell's qualitative data. The results show that the Child Friendly School (SRA) has a contribution in the socio-emotional development of children at SD Negeri Ngupasan Yogyakarta. The stages of the Child Friendly School Program include: 1) Anti-violence policies; 2). Implementation of the curriculum; 3 Educators and education personnel trained in child rights; 4). Facilities and infrastructure; 5). Student participation; and 6) Parental participation. The contribution obtained from the implementation of the Child Friendly School program in socio-emotional development is that students could respect others, more able to control emotions, responsive, bound by parental figures, care, imitate their friends, play games that use rules and create them, following an event, confident, tolerant, cooperative and responsible, and tend to spend time with friends.
Analisis Pendapatan Asli Daerah, Dana Alokasi Umum dan Dana Alokasi Khusus Terhadap Pengalokasian Belanja Modal (Studi Empiris pada Pada Pemerintahan Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Banten Tahun 2013 -2018)
Authors: Raharjo Wilujeng Teguh , Harnovinsah Harnovinsah
Published: June 2021

This study examines the effect of income original Region, general allocation fund, special allocation fund on allocating capital expenditure on the districts and cities government in Banten Province. This study's populations are four districts and four cities in Banten Province  that already have the reports realization region Budget and Expenditure (APBD) in the period 2013-2018, obtained from Directorate-General of Regional Fiscal Balance's official website. This study's analysis test is multiple regression. This study showed that income original region and general allocation fund positively and significantly affect capital expenditure allocation. In contrast, special allocation funds offer a negative and not significant impact on capital expenditure allocation.
Imago Mundi: 50 imágenes para entender la comunicación en el siglo XX. Bloque V.
Authors: Martínez García María Ángeles , Ramírez Alvarado María del Mar , Barrientos Bueno Mónica , Contreras Medina Fernando Ramón , Expósito Barea María Milagros , Labio Bernal Aurora María , Sánchez Gonzáles Hada
Published: June 2021

Imago Mundi ofrece un recorrido por la historia de la comunicación visual del siglo XX a través de imágenes significativas que dan cuenta de la cultura y del pensamiento del momento en el que fueron producidas. Sus coordinadoras y los autores que han colaborado en análisis de las imágenes que componen la obra son profesores de la Facultad de Comunicación de la Universidad de Sevilla. Por tanto, la selección de las mismas proviene de especialistas en áreas como el Periodismo, la Publicidad, las Relaciones Públicas y la Comunicación Audiovisual (cómic, fotografía, cine, televisión, Internet y nuevas tecnologías, fundamentalmente).
Impact of Environmental Factors on Selection of Defence Services Officers
Authors: Gosain Ravinder Kumar , Agarwal Parul , Siwach Pradeep Singh
Published: June 2021

Objective - "Change is the only constant" is a cliché but it is important to identify the factors which are changing to emerge as challenges before the military leadership of tomorrow. The societies are bound to be affected by the changes taking place in the environment. Generally, every society is affected by the four types of environmental factors. These are political, social, economic and technological. Since in India, democracy is deep rooted and the philosophy of the defence forces is same and has neither changed nor is likely to change, this factor is not under study here. So, the purpose is to study the impact of other environmental factors on selection of Defence Services Officers.

Methodology/Technique - The study has been carried out by personally visiting all the Service Selection Centres of the Indian Armed Forces and presenting a questionnaire to large number of junior, middle and senior level serving and retired officers at various places. Only 449 officers responded which included 190 junior officers, 133 middle-level officers and 126 senior officers. The response was put through SPSS software system and analysed.

Findings - The analysis clearly revealed that environmental changes in the society over a period of time do impact the qualities in the youth which have direct bearing on their selection for officers in the armed forces. Since the selection is based on finding the officers like qualities available or trainable in the youth, the impact of environmental factors is directly affecting the intake of the youth resulting in deficiency of officers' cadre in the armed forces.

Novelty - The research contributes to develop scientific knowledge in environmental change effect on selection of defence officers.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Qualities; Environment; Socio-Economic Changes; Armed Forces.

JEL Classification: H56, J11.
The Mediating Role of Adherence on the Relationship between Health Locus of Control and Quality of Life in Adults with Asthma
Authors: Chairina Anindita , Asih Sali Rahadi
Published: June 2021

Objective - It was previously assumed that the relationship between HLOC and quality of life may be mediated by adherence. HLOC plays a role in determining a person's behavior, including adherence to medical regimens.

Methodology/Technique - HLOC was measured by the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, adherence was measured by the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8), and quality of life was measured by the Quality of Life Scale.

Findings - The results indicate that Internal HLOC (β = 0,497, p<0.005) and Powerful Others HLOC (β = 0,264, p<0.005) significantly predict quality of life, respectively. However, adherence does not mediate the relationship between HLOC and quality of life (p=ns)

Novelty - The study concludes that adherence is not a mediator between HLOC and QOL.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Asthma; Adherence; Chronic Illness; Health Locus of Control, Quality of Life.

JEL Classification: I10, I19.
Psychosocial Factors and Quality of Life Among Flood Victims in Malaysia
Authors: Marzuki Najib Ahmad , Mustaffa Che Su , Khalid Mohd Sukeri
Published: June 2021

Objective - The study seeks to determine the relationship between psychosocial factors, namely social support, impression management and emotional factors (stress, anxiety and depression), with quality of life among flood victims. The Conservation of Resources Stress Approach Model and The Social Support Deterioration Model suggest that quality of life is dependent upon these psychosocial factors.

Methodology/Technique - The cross-sectional study examined 1300 flood victims in flood prone areas in Malaysia. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, The Bolino and Turnley Impression Management Scale and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale questionnaires were used to measure the psychosocial factors, while The WHO Quality of Life instrument was used to measure quality of life. The results were analysed using Pearson Correlations.

Findings - The findings demonstrate that, in general, psychosocial factors are associated with quality of life. Social support dimensions and emotional factor dimensions were significantly correlated with quality of life. In addition, two dimensions of impression management were correlated with quality of life. The findings are consistent with the psychosocial theory that implies an overall relationship between the variables studied.

Novelty – This study suggests that there is much to be done in terms of community flood education in Malaysia, as well as training for emergency aid providers to decrease the likelihood of negative effects of psychosocial factors on individuals' quality of life. A psychosocial support programme is recommended to enhance overall quality of life for flood victims.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Psychosocial; Social Support; Impression Management; Stress; Anxiety; Depression; Quality of Life.

JEL Classification: I30, I31.
Maintaining Food Security of Local Communities in Underdeveloped Regions through Agrarian Reform in Napan Village, Indonesian
Authors: Kurniati Nia , Hindersah Reginawanti
Published: June 2021

Objective - The objective of this study is to identify the food security characteristics in local communities at Napan Village, Nusa Tenggara Timur Indonesia and to study the implementation of agrarian reform principles covering asset reform and access reform, in achieving food sustainability.

Methodology/Technique - The method used is a normative judicial method. The data is analysed through qualitative judicial means, supported by Focus Group Discussion, to obtain primary qualitative data.

Findings - The results show that synchronization of agrarian reform programs, including asset reform with "Food Intensification Program" along with "Social Forestry Program", reinforce farmers' rights over their farmlands and assure farmland tenure and ownership. The approach of "access reform" by means of the "Food Intensification Program", integrated with government intervention, might serve as the base for achieving the inclusivity and continuity of food sustainability in Napan

Novelty - This study highlights the need for central and local governments to accelerate food production in underdeveloped regions through asset and access reform programs. Land Certification, Social Forestry Program, and the Food Intensification Program can all be implemented to strengthen farmers' land rights as well as their productivity.

Type of Paper - Empirical.

Keywords: Agrarian Reform; Food Security; Napan Village; Indonesia.

JEL Classification: Q1, Q18.
Women Teacherpreneurship: Development and Dissemination of Entrepreneurship Modules for Teacher Education Programs in Punjab
Authors: Qureshi Prof. Dr. Uzma , Khanam Dr. Afifa , Aziz Dr. Fakhra
Published: June 2021

Objective - This research is designed to provide knowledge and skills to female teachers to increase their competence to initiate and maintain their own businesses for their economic wellbeing. The study also aims to raise awareness in teachers about the importance of entrepreneurship by utilizing their teaching skills, experiences and motivation to start their own independent teaching programs and projects.

Methodology/Technique - The project's outcomes and process were monitored, assessed and evaluated by conducting pre and post-tests throughout the intervention program. The researchers extended their contributions by conducting guidance and counselling sessions for the trained faculty members for further teaching of the modules.

Findings - The results show that there are sustainable implications for female teachers' self-employment through their use of teaching programs in Punjab.

Novelty - This study is an action research conducted by researchers of a women-only university in Pakistan under the sponsorship of the HEC (Higher Education Commission). The study aims to encourage entrepreneurial skills in female students of pre-service teacher education programs in Punjab by developing curriculums and arranging entrepreneurial workshops and seminars.

Type of Paper - Empirical.

Keywords: Teacherpreneurship; Entrepreneurship Modules; Teacher Education Programs; Women Entrepreneurs

JEL Classification: I25, L26.
Motivations and Communication Effectiveness of Solar Energy Adoption among Malaysian Household Consumers
Authors: Md Harizan Siti Haslina
Published: June 2021

Objective - This paper aims to explain the motivational drives underlying the use of solar energy and to examine the effectiveness of integrated marketing communication tools in the dissemination of solar PV information among household consumers in Malaysia.

Methodology/Technique - Data was collected using in-depth interviews, participant observations, and on-site visits to participants' homes. Sixteen private household consumers who were registered with the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA), and who were located in different regions of several states in Malaysia, were selected using purposive and snowball sampling. The data was then transcribed and analyzed by identifying the themes and commonalities of the respondents.

Findings - The findings indicate that there are 4 motivating factors that lead to solar PV adoption. Those are: economic, societal well-being, environmental well-being, and knowledge/cognition. The integrated marketing communication tools found to be most effective include mass media (television), electronic media (including social media and websites) and interpersonal sources.

Novelty - The study elaborates on the motivations underlying the adoption of solar energy based on the real experiences of solar PV users. The study also assesses the effectiveness of integrated marketing communication tools used by various stakeholders in promoting solar PV systems based on user feedback.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Integrated Marketing Communication; Motivation; Residential; Solar Photovoltaic System; Sustainable Marketing.

JEL Classification: M31, O33
The Design and Development of a Framework for Enhancing Internship Programs in Malaysia: A Model for Accounting Students
Authors: Ling Mavis Chow Poh , Perera Terrence , Ling Kwek Choon
Published: June 2021

Objective - The purpose of this study is to explore the ability of accounting graduates to improvise i.e. the ability to deal with complicated and unexpected situations in an entrepreneurial, contextual, creative and professional manner, the ability to react in conditions of complexity and temporariness, the ability to identify opportunities and try new methods on the spot from the perspective of employers, institutions and students. All these dimensions are very important to students and organizations as part of the skills required to succeed in a highly competitive business world. Unemployment among local graduates has become a serious problem in Malaysia. The problem does not lie with limited employment opportunities but stems from a lack of work-ready graduates. The Malaysian government has introduced a compulsory internship program for each graduate student. Various attempts have been taken to study the effectiveness of this internship program. However, there remains limited knowledge on how interns can improve their skills within the internship program, to gain meaningful employment in the future Therefore, this research will examine the ability for accounting graduates to improve their improvisation through their internship programs.

Methodology/Technique - The first research gap of this study looks at the micro perspective i.e. student's improvisation capacity within an internship. The second research gap is the lack of empirical evidence on the factors affecting student/individual/employee improvisation from three perspectives i.e. employers, institutions and students. The last research gap is the limited availability of research on the development of a framework for enhancing internship programs in Malaysia for accounting students.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Improvisation Capacity; Graduate Improvisation; Employee Improvisation; Work-ready.

JEL Classification: M40 , M49.