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Ouvir Cores da Luz : Audiodescrição e uma aula de iluminação cênica
Authors: Figueiredo Laura Maria , Alves Jefferson Fernandes
Published: September 2024

Este relato apresenta uma proposta de aula virtual de iluminação cênica, elaborada a partir do cruzamento de temas de estudos de poética da luz e das palavras e expressões que descrevem fenômenos da luz natural, a partir do roteiro de audiodescrição para o audiovisual: Caravana Time Lapse - Parque Nacional do Itatiaia, elaborado pela audiodescritora Bell Machado, com a consultoria de Emmanuelle Alkmin. Trago extratos do texto do roteiro para analisar como as cores e outros aspectos das atmosferas luminosas foram elaborados pela audiodescrição do filme.  O conceito de cronotopo em Mikhail Bakhtin (2020) traz uma inspiração teórica para observarmos os movimentos temporais e espaciais, das imagens do filme em consonância às escolhas semânticas do texto. Tais criações verbais desta audiodescrição exemplificam o cronotopo da luz na montanha durante um ciclo, que vai do nascer do sol à noite profunda, destinado à fruição de pessoas cegas ou com baixa visão. Destaco as palavras que descrevem cores, nuances de sombras e refrações sobre uma topografia que interage com condições meteorológicas e atmosféricas do Parque. Exploro o potencial de uma síntese didática, entre audiodescrição e luz natural, enfatizando uma leitura de cada cronotopo de movimentos e momentos do texto. Faço inferências relacionando nomenclaturas das duas linguagens: a verbal da audiodescrição e a visual da aula de iluminação cênica.
A Experiência Estética Mediada Pela Luz no Espaço Urbano e Subjetivo na Obra de VJ Suave
Authors: Lima Beatriz de Oliveira , Pimenta Rosana Aparecida
Published: September 2024

No âmbito da experiência estética urbana, o duo de artistas audiovisuais VJ Suave propõe uma transformação do espaço público de maneira ativa e dinâmica a partir da linguagem da luz e do movimento pela cidade. Desenvolve trabalhos de animação quadro a quadro projetados de acordo com o arranjo arquitetônico do espaço, iluminam paredes, árvores, prédios entre outras superfícies da cidade com projeções que emitem luz misturando tecnologia com street art. Suas obras estreitam as conexões entre o espectador e a cidade ao misturarem histórias animadas, por meio de projeções em movimento, conhecidas como light painting, com o cotidiano. Com o objetivo de provocar a discussão sobre possíveis ressignificações do espaço público das cidades, problematiza-se a relação entre o potencial articulador entre sujeito e espaço urbano ao apresentar o trabalho do coletivo como um provocador de transformação das perspectivas sobre a cidade, por meio da luz como linguagem e matéria prima em suas obras, no sentido de estimular a ideia de pertencimento, apropriação e construção de significado.
Iluminação: alternativas e resistências. O pensamento em design de iluminação rumo a um futuro mais humano
Authors: Soriano Amanda de Oliveira
Published: September 2024

Tomando o design de iluminação como objeto deste trabalho, discorreremos como essa prática pode ser aliada a um futuro mais humano, quando se compreende a iluminação como um dos mecanismos de controle do sistema econômico vigente, o capitalismo, em tempo contemporâneo. Este questionamento surge com o avanço das arquiteturas 24/7 em cidades que não dormem e tem como objetivo criticar o modo de produção de uma arquitetura que está a favor unicamente do sistema produtivo e vai contra os ritmos circadianos e sociais. A metodologia desenvolvida para este trabalho foi uma combinação entre revisão bibliográfica e estudo de casos, a partir dos quais podemos traçar estratégias para alinhar o design de iluminação com os interesses e necessidades subjetivas do ser humano, questionando, também, a importância da vivência de uma iluminação cênica para a construção de melhores espaços do cotidiano.
A Formação de um Iluminador e Técnico Universitário na Nova Zelândia: Diálogos com Michael Craven
Authors: Silva Pedro Ramos Ilgenfritz da
Published: September 2024

Em um diálogo descontraído Pedro R. Ilgenfritz da Silva procura expor um pouco sobre a formação e atuação da área de iluminação cênica na Nova Zelândia. Michael Craven, seu convidado, relata seu princípio na área, desde aluno com dezesseis anos em uma classe escolar onde além de ator, recebeu também a tarefa de ser cenógrafo, e tomou gosto pelas técnicas de palco e do fazer luz. Depois passou por uma formação cênica e seguiu carreira como designer de iluminação e multioperador. Trabalha atualmente como professor e diretor técnico em iluminação na UNITEC em Auckland, Nova Zelândia.
Organisation Studies Publishing is Racist: A Call for Change
Authors: Twumasi Ricardo , Runswick Oliver
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to call out the culpability of academic publishing within the field of organisation studies, and our role as academics in contributing to the lack of ethnically diverse voices in the upper echelons of academic publishing. We provide a summary audit of the ethnic diversity of Management and Organisation Studies (MOS) based on direct responses from 20 journal editors, and the estimated ethnicity of 30,277 contributors. We also provide some potential solutions and discuss what anti-racist publishing could look like. We conclude with a call to act up, with a range of recommendations to be tried and tested to build a more representative and inclusive academe of organization studies.
Exploring considerations of equality, diversity and inclusion in selection for a doctorate in clinical psychology programme: A qualitative study
Authors: Francis Sapphire
Published: September 2024

Diverse and inclusive healthcare workforces are important to optimise patient access and outcomes. Various attempts have been made to promote equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in clinical psychology; however, clinical psychology doctoral training programmes (DClinPsy) frequently fail to reflect the population demographics of the communities that they serve within the make-up of their trainees. Some research indicates that the lack of diversity might be linked to potential biases within the selection process.This study seeks to qualitatively explore how application screeners and interview panellists for a DClinPsy programme consider EDI in the selection process. Content analysis of seven semi-structured interviews suggests that participants think broadly about EDI, considering differences between marginalised groups and the provision of equal access for members of these groups. Content analysis of discussions of protected characteristics suggests that, when considering EDI, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status prove more salient than other factors such as age, and religion or belief.Barriers and facilitators to accessing the DClinPsy are discussed. Participants discuss the perceived inadequacy of EDI training for their roles in selection, and conflicts related to different EDI measures such as positive action and standardisation. The findings are discussed with reference to existing literature. Future research should seek to examine the EDI training needs of those involved in the selection process and examine the efficacy of EDI initiatives to improve equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups.
Framework and Application of Peace Discourse Analysis
Authors: Zhang Hua , Jiang Jindi , Zheng Xinning
Published: September 2024

语言不只是表达现实，它还塑造现实。我们用语言来说服和影响他人，创造幽默，表达我们对彼此的爱，语言的选择可以从根本上改变人们对所描述事件的看法。和平话语通过语言、文字、符号或其他沟通形式，生动地表达了人们有关和平、和解、非暴力、合作与相互尊重等方面的看法和观念，承载着复杂的社会、政治和文化内涵，作为沟通的桥梁和纽带，其重要性日益凸显。本文在借鉴批评话语分析框架基础上，试探性地建构了和平话语分析的研究框架，审视了批评话语分析作为和平话语分析重要工具的潜力。
The Influence of Service Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Competence, Innovation on Public Satisfaction Through Service Quality as an Intervening Variable at the Balai Karantina Pertanian Kelas I Batam
Authors: Pardamean H Situmorang  , Chablullah Wibisono  , I Wayan Catrayasa
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of implementing Service Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Competency and Innovation on Community Satisfaction through Service Quality as an Intervening Variable.  The sample for this research was 105 service users of the Balai Karantina Pertanian Kelas I Batam.  The technical analysis uses the path analysis method, namely specifi direct effects and specific indirect effects. The results of the research show that Standard Operating Procedures for Services have a direct effect on service quality, competence does not have a direct effect on service quality , innovation has a direct effect on service quality, service quality has a direct effect on community satisfaction, Standard Operational Procedures of Service has a direct influence on community satisfaction, competence has no direct influence on community satisfaction, innovation has a direct influence on community satisfaction, standard operational procedures of service has no effect on public satisfaction through service quality, competence has no direct effect on public satisfaction through service quality, innovation has no direct effect on public satisfaction through service quality.
How Does Leverage, Firm Size, and Cash Flow Affect The Financial Distress?
Authors: Annisa Rosa Meiliana  , Muslimin Muslimin  , Nindytia Puspitasari Dalimunthe
Published: September 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate and gather empirical data about the impact of leverage, firm size, and cash flow on financial distress in construction companies that are listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange between 2018 and 2022. Research data is evaluated using logistic regression using SPSS 23 for Windows, using secondary data gathered from the company's annual financial reports and official website. According to the study's findings, three factors significantly influence financial distress: 1) leverage has no effect; 2) firm size has a negative effect; and 3) cash flow has no effect. The results of this research can be used as a basis for taking corrective action if there are indications that the company is experiencing financial distress. Thus, to better manage the firm's financial risks, even though company size is the only major element, management should nevertheless keep an eye on other factors like liquidity and cash flow.
Development of Gondosuli Coffee Network Expansion and Puspo Forest Honey Cultivation in Pasuruan Regency Throughout Indonesia to Improve Family Economy
Authors: Yuliati Yuliati  , Puji Endah Purnamasari  , Annisa Fatmawati Atu
Published: September 2024

The largest contributor to local revenue in Pasuruan Regency is coffee, Puspo as a coffee plantation area also has a very valuable natural wealth and many benefits, namely forest honey. So far, coffee and honey productivity has only met the Pasuruan Regency area, through coaching, it is hoped that there will be an expansion of the marketing area and interest throughout Indonesia. This study aims to provide coaching to MSMEs in the Puspo area to improve the family economy by developing Gondosuli coffee and forest honey businesses. This research method is qualitative, with a case study as an approach, the interview technique used involves the main informant of the business owner and the supporting informant is a member of the Puspo MSME association, Pasuruan Regency. Data collection techniques using interviews, observations, and documentation. The results obtained from this study are Gondosuli Coffee which is identical to plantation products in the Puspo area has a distinctive taste of both Arabica, Robusta and Liberica, as well as forest honey from wasps. Puspo natural forest honey is a type of honey produced by wild bees that live in the Puspo Pasuruan forest area. The natural potential that is the advantage of the region is certainly not owned by other regions besides Puspo Pasuruan Regency. The obstacle faced by MSMEs in penetrating the national market is that all demand for packaged coffee and forest honey throughout Indonesia has not been met due to limited packaging technology so that production capacity is not large enough. There is no coffee storage warehouse that can help with the availability of coffee for all times. The contribution of research to help coffee and forest honey farmers in improving the family economy, with more durable packaging, is practically able to reach consumers throughout Indonesia.
Evaluation of the Raw Material Purchasing Accounting System at PT Varia Usaha Beton
Authors: Finanda Salsahira  , Oryza Tannar
Published: September 2024

The rapid growth of the business world is forcing companies to adopt automation and efficiency to survive and compete. PT. Varia Usaha Beton, a concrete manufacturer, relies heavily on an accounting system for raw material purchasing to ensure efficient operations. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the company's raw material purchasing accounting system, identify problems and recommend improvements. The research method used is descriptive and qualitative with a case study approach. Primary data was obtained through interviews and observations, while secondary data was obtained through company documents. The research results show that the system works well and supports cost control, inventory management and quality monitoring. However, there are several vulnerabilities such as human error, technical issues with the ERP system, and weather-related delays in shipping raw materials. Recommended improvements include improved employee training, optimizing the ERP system, and developing more efficient inventory management. This research provides insights into the importance of evaluating accounting systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. Further research is recommended to conduct comparative analysis with other companies and explore new technologies to increase purchasing management transparency and efficiency
Groundwater Quality Assessment for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in Khartoum Area-Between the two Niles-Sudan
Authors:   Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, Groundwater and Wadies general Directorate, Sudan, Abdelwdood Ali Ahmed Braa , Mohamed Elsheikh Abdalla Eltom ,   Faculty of Petroleum and Minerals, Al Neelain University, Sudan
Published: September 2024

The Nile and groundwater waters are the two sources for drinking and irrigation water in Khartoum corridors. The assessment of groundwater quality is of high priority for safe uses of water. The suitability of groundwater for drinking purpose was made by applying water quality index (WQI). For irrigation purpose the assessment was based on the Percentage of sodium, Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), Permeability index (PI), Residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Kelly’s ratio (KR), Magnesium adsorption ratio (MAR) and Chloro-alkaline indices (CAI). The water quality index (WQI) reveals that all groundwater samples are found between excellent and good category of water and appropriate for drinking purposes. It is indicated that 95% and 96% of groundwater samples are grouped as excellent water for Gezira and Sandstone aquifers respectively, the remaining samples grouped as Good water. Most of the characteristics of irrigation water which calculated for the groundwater of Sandstone aquifers are more suitable for irrigation than the groundwater for Gezira aquifers (%Na, SAR, PI %, RCS, MAR%, KR and CAI). In the Sandstone aquifers the water quality adjacent to the Blue Nile is of higher quality standers than groundwater quality adjacent to the White Nile.
Intensity of Social Media Use and Literacy Skills in Students: A Study in the Context of Learning, Entertainment, and Communication
Authors: Ilham Ilham , Siti Rohmani
Published: September 2024

This research scrutinizes the correlation between social media usage intensity and literacy skills among 397 high school and vocational students in Indonesia, focusing on learning, entertainment, and communication. Utilizing a descriptive quantitative approach, the study categorizes social media usage. It evaluates literacy skills, revealing a significant correlation between learning and communication but no impact on entertainment. The confirmed homoskedasticity of the regression model strengthens the findings. This suggests implications for educational strategies and advances our understanding of how social media affects literacy. Future studies should broaden samples, consider diverse demographics, and employ comprehensive designs for nuanced findings—tailored interventions to enhance social media usage and support literacy warrant further exploration.
The Effect of the STAD Cooperative Learning Model on Students' Cooperation Attitude in the Subject of Pancasila Education
Authors: Adinda Ayu Effendi  , Misriandi
Published: September 2024

Cooperative learning strategies have been widely recognized for enhancing interpersonal skills and fostering positive student attitudes. The Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD) model emphasizes structured group work and individual accountability, which are crucial in cultivating cooperative attitudes. In the context of Pancasila Education—a foundational course aimed at instilling national ideology and character building in Indonesian students—the integration of effective cooperative learning models is essential for promoting social harmony and civic responsibility. This study aims to investigate the effect of the STAD Cooperative Learning Model on students' cooperation attitudes within the framework of Pancasila Education. Specifically, it seeks to determine whether the implementation of the STAD model significantly enhances cooperative behaviors and attitudes among high school students engaged in the Pancasila curriculum. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, involving two groups of high school students enrolled in Pancasila Education classes. The experimental group participated in the STAD cooperative learning model, while the control group followed traditional instructional methods. Data were collected using a validated cooperation attitude questionnaire administered before and after the intervention. The sample comprised 200 students selected through stratified random sampling to ensure representativeness. Statistical analyses, including paired t-tests and ANCOVA, were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the STAD model. Preliminary findings indicate that students exposed to the STAD cooperative learning model exhibited a significant improvement in their cooperation attitudes compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The experimental group showed enhanced abilities in teamwork, communication, and mutual support, aligning with the core principles of Pancasila Education. Additionally, subgroup analyses revealed that the positive effects of the STAD model were consistent across different demographic variables, including gender and socio-economic status.
Comparison of the effectiveness of the quick COVID-19 severity index and the COVID-19 gram critical illness risk score in identifying critical patients with COVID-19
Authors: Demir Büşra , Ay Mehmet Oğuzhan , İşler Yeşim , Kaya Halil , Yüksel Melih
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the Quick COVID-19 Severity Index (qCSI) and the COVID-GRAM Critical Illness Risk Score (CGCIRS) in identifying critically ill patients with COVID-19 admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary hospital.
Methods: Patients over 18 years of age with a positive PCR test who presented to the Emergency Department of Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital between 15.03.2020 and 15.03.2021 with COVID-19 findings were retrospectively included in the study. Mortality, qCSI (respiratory rate per minute, oxygen saturation, oxygen demand per minute), and CGCIRS (x-ray abnormality, age, hemoptysis, dyspnea, impaired consciousness, comorbid disease, presence of cancer, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) value, direct bilirubin value) were investigated within 1, 7 and 28 days.
Results: A total of 1499 patients with a positive COVID-19 PCR test were included in the study. Invasive mechanical ventilation was performed in 44 (2.9%) and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in 63 (4.2%) patients. 57 (3.8%) patients were hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU). Mortality occurred in the first 24 hours in 1 (0.1%) and 28 days in 41 (2.7%) patients. Having comorbidities, use of 10 lt/min oxygen, use of high flow oxygen, need for non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and need for ICU were found to increase 28-day mortality significantly. The qCSI and CGCIRS were found to be significantly different in patients who developed 28-day mortality with qCSI and CGCIRS, respectively (p
Effects of Barrel Temperature, Screw Speed and Feed Moisture Content on the Organoleptic Properties of Aerial Yam-Soybean Flour Extruded Snacks
Authors: Umoh Enobong Okon , Ekanem Moses Columba
Published: September 2024

The effects of barrel temperature, screw speed and feed moisture content, as extrusion process parameters, on the organoleptic properties of aerial yam-soybean flour extruded snacks were investigated, using Response Surface Analysis. The extruded snacks were produced using a Laboratory scale single-screw food extruder. Results of the determination of organoleptic properties of the extruded snacks showed that: texture; taste; colour; and aroma ranged from 4.38 to 6.02; 4.68 to 6.78; 4.58 to 6.97; and 4.45 to 7.00, respectively. Response surface Analysis indicated that barrel temperature and screw speed had significant effect (p < 0.05) on texture, while feed moisture had no significant effect (p > 0.05) on the texture of the snacks. All the extrusion parameters had significant effect (p < 0.05) on the taste of the snacks. Barrel temperature and feed moisture had significant effect (p < 0.05) on colour, while screw speed showed non-significant effect (p > 0.05) on the colour of the snacks. Barrel temperature had significant effect (p < 0.05) on aroma, while screw speed and feed moisture had no significant effect (p > 0.05) on the aroma of the snacks. The results obtained for the organoleptic properties of the snacks can attest to the fact that it is possible to obtain expanded or ready-to-eat (RTE) products from aerial yam-soybean flour blends by extrusion processing technology, that possess desirable organoleptic properties.
ADAPTATION PROBLEMS OF ETHNOLINGUISTIC MINORITIES FROM SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIETAL PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Łączek Marcin
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: Aim: The aim of this article is to present adaptation problems faced by bilingual representatives of ethnolinguistic minorities – from a socio-psychological perspective. Methods: This text is a review of literature on the subject matter under discussion. Results: Referring to the results of research conducted in the field, attention is paid to the most common adaptation problems from a socio-psychological perspective experienced by representatives of various ethnolinguistic minorities in bilingual education. The text also discusses issues related to the concept of bilingualism as well as its typology, outlining the differentia specifica existing between additive bilingualism and subtractive bilingualism. Conclusion: Bilingual education is an active, creative process that draws on linguistic, communicative and cognitive resources of the developing child (F. Genesee 2003). For that reason, quite a few studies have been carried out on simultaneous acquisition of two languages; equally interesting would be research results conducted among representatives of ethnolinguistic minorities in trilingual or quadrilingual language acquisition. Originality: The issues described are important for practical applications in the second language acquisition process. Keyword: bilingualism, immersion, submersion, biculturalism, ethnolinguistic minorities, adaptation problems
Pelatihan Penulisan Karya Tulis Ilmiah Untuk Meningkatkan Profesionalisme Anggota MGMP PPKn SMA Negeri Dan Swasta Kota Surabaya
Authors: Suhartono Suhartono , Dwi Retnani Srinarwati  , Maya Mustika Kartika Sari  , Neneng Rika Jazilatul Kholidah  , Titis Nurrusama Nilakandi  , Rahmatul Imaniar  , Erdianto Widogo
Published: September 2024

The activity of writing scientific papers, especially scientific articles, is one of the activities that must be done by professional teachers. Apart from being a professional demand, writing scientific papers for teachers is also a form of scientific implementation and dissemination to the community. The purpose of this training activity is expected to improve the ability to write scientific papers, especially scientific articles for teachers. The method of implementing this training is divided into three stages. First, the presentation of the material, the two participants were divided into groups to discuss things that could be raised as the theme of writing scientific articles, the third practice in groups with the guidance of lecturers of the PPKn study program, Faculty of Teacher Training, PGRI Adi Buana University, Surabaya, and assistance to complete activities synchronously and asynchronously. This training resulted in 9 scientific articles that have been worked on by teacher groups, three of which are the results of the implementation of classroom action research (PTK) that has been previously carried out by teachers, and there are two participant articles that have been successfully uploaded to the national online journal Pacivic Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya.
Sosialisasi Pada Generasi Z Tentang Bahaya Napza Bagi Kesehatan Dan Sanksi Hukum Di Rumah Singgah SRMS Kota Medan
Authors: Syahrul Bakti Harahap  , Alkausar Saragih  , Bonanda Jafatani Siregar
Published: September 2024

Generation Z (gen Z), is the term for the genartions born between 1997 and 2012, generally reperred two as “Gen Z” This generation emerged after the millennial generation and before the alpha generation. The danger oe Nafza for generation Z is very potential because this generation is prone to being influenced by the surrounding environment. So it is important for them to begiven useful knowledge ebout the dangers of Nafza and legal witnesses. Among the Nafza that this generation is boren with are those related to health and the future that influnces health.Community servis regarding Sosilaization to generation Z abouth dangers of Nafza for health and legal sanctions at the SRMS Halfway Hause, Medan City, White the aim of providing knowledge about the consecuences of drugs abuse for health and legal sanctions. As well as the community’s legal behavior patterens.The method of activity carried out in this community service is through lectures in interactive disscussions ti generations Z and the community, about haw to avoid the dangers of alcoholism and legal sanctions for narcotics abuse, in accordance whit Law Number 35 of 2009, Conserning Narcotics.
Pengenalan dan Pelatihan Literasi Digital Bagi Mahasiswa STIE Makassar Maju
Authors: Runimeirati Runimeirati  , Abdul Sakti  , Nurfadila Nurfadila
Published: September 2024

This Community Service is carried out at STIE Makassar Maju with the target activity being students. These students were introduced to digital literacy and how to use digital literacy in the future. Before this community service was implemented, only around 20% understood digital literacy, and after this community service was implemented, an increase of up to 70% of students were able to recognize and use digital literacy in a simple way. The reason for choosing this topic is because digital literacy is currently very popular among young people, especially students. Digital literacy skills are very important in the 5.0 era. The method used is a persuasive method which focuses on a direct approach to participants.
The Legal Basis for Sustainable Development as a Human Right
Authors: Karar Hadi Sahar Ghailan Al-Jubouri
Published: September 2024

Concern for sustainable development, but human rights are considered the most important issues that concern the world, and our dear country has witnessed many transformations in all fields and at different levels in the country, especially those that have a large majority in human rights, and we all know that Iraq has witnessed many challenges. After the events of 2003 until now, because the human being is the subject of the right and the rights, and the international community and the international and local organizations all insist on the activation, investigation and development of this right and the human rights.
  Where we have not seen any mechanism of operational and investigative mechanisms, I must focus on the effects of the activation and non-activation of this right, and from this point of view, pay attention to the statement of what is meant by sustainable development and developments, and do not forget the role of the United Nations in promoting the cycle of sustainable development, with the basic statement Legal and comprehensive human rights, stating the position of the Iraqi legislator for the year 2005.
Edukasi Latihan Pelvic Tilting untuk Kasus Ischialgia pada kondisi Lansia di wilayah Puskesmas Mojolaban
Authors: Ivana Hanun Nisa  , Farid Rahman  , Eni Susilowati
Published: September 2024

Mojolaban is a sub-district in Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java which has 15 villages. This sub-district has a Mojolaban main health center and a Jatimalang sub-district health center. Mojolaban sub-district has many elderly people aged 60-64 years, 42,481 people and most of them work as ethanol, roof tile and gamelan craftsmen. Ischialgia has risk factors such as age, unergonomic working positions, the habit of lifting too heavy weights, and injury. These risk factors are related to the majority of people's jobs in the Mojolaban District area. Ischialgia is a problem that often arises in the elderly and people in Mojolaban District do not yet know how to treat Ischialgia properly. This outreach method uses the lecture method and uses leaflets as an outreach medium. The aim of this outreach is to prevent, promote health related to Ischialgia, targeting participants at the Elderly Posyandu located in Palur Mojolaban Village. The measurements used in this activity were pre-test and post-test questionnaires to measure the elderly's understanding of Ischialgia.  The results showed a significant increase in understanding regarding Ischialgia material with an average pre-test score of 3.5 and an average post-test score of 6.1.
Results of assessing cerebral vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage using transcranial doppler ultrasound
Authors: Vo Hong Khoi , Phan Ha An
Published: September 2024

SUMMARY
Objective: Review the results of assessing cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage using transcranial doppler ultrasound.
Subjects and methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on 39 patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage treated at the Neurology Center, Bach Mai Hospital from January 2020 to September 2023.
Results: The mean age of the study group was 55.12 ± 14.33. The age group distribution with the highest incidence is 41-50 years old with a rate of 35.9%. The male/female ratio is 20/19. The most common symptoms were headache (97.4%), nausea and vomiting (92.3%), The least common symptoms were convulsions and hemiplegia in 5.1% of subjects. The most common clinical severity assessed by the Hunt and Hess scale is level 2 (59%), followed by level 3 (23.1%), level 4 (10.2%), and level 1 (5.1%). Evaluation of Fisher scale found that the most common fisher level is level 4 with a rate of 33.6%, followed by level 3 (28.2%), level 1 (25.6%), the least common is grade 2 with 2.6%. The results of the second transcranial Doppler ultrasound performed on the sixth to eighth day of the disease is the time with the highest rate of vasospasm, showing the most vasospasm cerebral artery is the middle cerebral artery: right middle cerebral artery. 35.9%, left middle cerebral artery 12.8%. Next is anterior cerebral artery spasm: right anterior cerebral artery 23.1%, left anterior cerebral artery 2.6%. Right posterior cerebral artery 10.3%, left posterior cerebral artery 5.1%. Compared to the gold standard for diagnosing vasospasm, which is 128-slices MSCT, transcranial Doppler ultrasound has a sensitivity of 0.91, a specificity of 0.88, a positive predictive value of 0.91, and a negative predictive value of 0.88. The appropriateness of transcranial Doppler ultrasound and 128-slices computed tomography scan in diagnosing cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage is very high, Kappa coefficient = 0.791, statistically significant with p < 0.05.
Conclusion: Clinical symptoms of the disease are very diverse and non-specific, the most common symptom being headache is 97.4%. The most common Hunt and Hess scale to assess clinical severity is 2, however the most common Fisher scale is 4. Middle cerebral artery thrombosis has the highest rate of spasm, followed by the anterior cerebral artery. Compared to the gold standard for diagnosing vasospasm, which is 128-slices MSCT, transcranial Doppler ultrasound has a sensitivity of 0.91, a specificity of 0.88, a positive predictive value of 0.91, and a negative predictive value of 0.88
How artificial intelligence plays a role in achieving sustainable development goals?
Authors: Farahani Milad Shahvaroughi , Ghasemi Ghazal
Published: September 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a key enabler in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to its transformative potential across various sectors. This paper explores the intersection of AI and SDGs, highlighting the significant role AI plays in accelerating progress towards sustainability. AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision have been instrumental in enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and resource management in areas such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and climate change mitigation. By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI can provide valuable insights and predictive models to inform policy-making, optimize resource allocation, and enhance monitoring and evaluation processes. Furthermore, AI empowers developing countries to leapfrog traditional developmental barriers by offering innovative solutions that are cost-effective and scalable. Through initiatives like precision agriculture, telemedicine, and smart energy systems, AI enables inclusive growth while reducing inequalities and enhancing resilience to environmental challenges. While AI brings immense opportunities for sustainable development, challenges such as data privacy, bias, and ethical concerns must be addressed to ensure that AI technologies are deployed responsibly and equitably. Collaborative efforts between governments, industry, and civil society are essential to harness the full potential of AI in achieving the SDGs and creating a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
Human capital in the sustainable development of EU countries: A longitudinal data analysis
Authors: Kichurchak Marianna
Published: September 2024

One of the prominent areas focused on identifying the key trends and factors of human capital formation for sustainable development in the EU countries is the use of panel data. This study specified the dependence of human capital in the EU countries on four factor attributes that affect its place and role in sustainable development using longitudinal data analysis. The methodological framework of this study included the econometric modelling toolkit for constructing multivariate regression equations of three types: pooled regression, fixed effects, and variable effects. To determine the parameters of multivariate regression equations, the study employed Eurostat statistics for 21 EU countries for 2013-2021, based on the completeness of the statistical indicators presented for the resultant and factor attributes and the incompleteness of such data for 2022-2024. For the three types of multivariate regression equations, the endogenous variable describing human capital is the number of students enrolled in higher education institutions in the EU and four exogenous variables. The analysis found that the best specification of the impact on human capital in the EU countries is an econometric model described by a multivariate fixed-effects regression equation. It includes three factor variables: total government spending on higher education, employment with higher education, and total environmental taxes. Considering the parameters of this equation, human capital in the sustainable development of EU countries depends on the situation on the labour market for highly skilled individuals, government policy in higher education, and environmental taxation. It was found that the values of the fixed effects for each of the EU countries are positive, specifying the differences in these countries in the formation of human capital. The multivariate regression equation of human capital in the EU countries will help to improve understanding of approaches to building partnerships in the EU countries for the implementation of sustainable development policy measures
The economic consequences of military conflicts: The Ukrainian context
Authors: Polinkevych Oksana
Published: September 2024

Conflict, as a unique form of interaction involving the clash of interests between participants in social relations, serves as a necessary condition for the development of civilisation. Contradictions have accompanied humanity throughout its history, finding reflection in the literature, art, and history of various countries and peoples. The emergence and progression of any conflict have economic consequences, stemming from the objective confrontation between opposing forces. The modern economic landscape is increasingly characterised by deepening disparities and a shrinking gap between crises and conflicts. The purpose of this article is to identify the periods that have impacted Ukraine’s economy and to analyse the economic consequences of these periods. The author posits that the military period has had a detrimental effect on Ukraine’s economy. To achieve this goal, the research employs methods such as scientific abstraction, generalisation, synthesis, analysis, comparison, as well as graphical and tabular methods for data interpretation. This approach has allowed the identification of three main periods of conflict in Ukraine: the brewing conflict in Eastern Ukraine (2013-2014), the pandemic period (beginning in 2019), and the military period (starting in 2022). For each of these stages, the economic development processes in Ukraine were analysed. It is noted that conflicts are inherently dangerous, posing threats not only to the sovereign governance of territories but also to the economy of Ukraine and the global economy at large. Based on the analysis of Ukraine’s economic development scenarios without the state of war, the main factors that would contribute to economic recovery in the following areas were highlighted: GDP, unemployment rate, inflation rate, and the NBU’s key interest rate. The practical value of this work lies in the identification of three periods of military conflicts in Ukraine and the analysis of their key consequences. This approach helped to demonstrate that the war in Ukraine not only weakens the Ukrainian economy but also affects the economies of neighboring countries. The main economic losses for Ukraine during these conflicts include the loss of human resources and the resulting regional development disparities
Some Reflections on Two of the Most Visible Developments: The Right to Refuse Internet Use and the 'Chilling Effect'
Authors:   Active Researcher at CIRET-Center International de Recherches et Études Transdisciplinaires Paris, Popa Tache Cristina Elena ,   associate professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Behavioral and Legal Sciences, Andrei Saguna University, Romania and Co-Chair of the Interest Group International Affairs and Human Rights of the European Society of International Law-ESIL, Miço (Bellani) Heliona ,   lecturer of public and constitutional law at the Law Department of Epoka University, Tirana, Albania. Her research is concentrated in the fields of human rights, the right to education, social inclusion, and quality in higher education institutions
Published: September 2024

The use of technology brings forth several dilemmas, as does internet usage. Not all individuals possess the necessary skills to master technological capabilities – a challenging feat for most of the world's population. The internet is considered by definition a technology, and in this capacity, it is natural to be attached to a series of rights and obligations. From society's accumulated experience, we have witnessed various metamorphoses of human rights, and one of the precursors to the right not to use the internet is the right to disconnect, increasingly encountered. In what stage is this concept of the individual's right to abstain from participating in the online sphere? Is it an El Dorado for modern human rights? How far can individual autonomy go? Why together with the "chilling effect"? Because the connection between individual autonomy and freedom of expression lies in the fact that freedom of expression is often a way in which people express and affirm their autonomy. Through liberal expression, an individual can express their identity, values, and preferences, contributing to the development and affirmation of their own autonomy. The chilling effect, seen as a modern form of lawfare, stifles the evolution of individual rights, reduces freedom, and diminishes the autonomy of individuals in deciding whether or not to use the internet and to what extent they choose to do so online. This article aims to initiate essential discussions regarding the legal and ethical aspects that may make this option of humanity not to use the internet possible or impossible.
Integrating AI in Bank Digitalization: Strategies, Challenges and Future Perspectives
Authors:   Doctoral School of Economic Sciences of the Romanian Academy, National Institute of Economic Research ‘Costin C. Kiriţescu’, Romania, Oprea Isabelle , Duță Daniela ,   School of Advanced Studies of the Romanian Academy (SCOSSAR), Legal Research Institute ‘Acad. Andrei Rădulescu,’; member of the Legal Research Laboratory Regarding New Technologies (‘LCJNT’) within the Legal Research Institute ‘Acad. Andrei Rădulescu’ of the Romanian Academy
Published: September 2024

The paper delves into the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence (AI) within the realm of banking digitalization. It begins by contextualizing the necessity for banks to adapt to digital transformation, driven by the increasing demand for efficient, personalized banking services and the pressure of fintech competitors. The core of the paper is dedicated to discussing the multifaceted strategies that banks are employing to integrate AI technologies, including automated customer service, fraud detection algorithms, and personalized financial advice systems. Moreover, the paper highlights significant challenges banks face in this integration process, such as data privacy concerns, and the need for substantial investment in technology and employees’ training. The issue of a potential digital divide and its implications for customer access to banking services is also explored. Future perspectives are optimistically outlined, emphasizing AI’s potential to revolutionize banking by further enhancing customer experience, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering financial inclusion. The article argues that with thoughtful regulation, continuous innovation, and a focus on AI use, the integration of AI into banking can lead to more resilient and customer-centric financial institutions.
Information Support for Combating Criminal Offences by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
Authors:   Deputy Chief of Administrative Activities Department of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Kushnir Iryna , Stepanova Yuliia ,   Deputy Chief of the Scientific Research Department of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the research of information support for combating criminal offences of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine taking into account the criminological aspect. This area of information support is directly related to the development of the modern information digital society. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGSU) uses modern methods and technologies of criminology to combat criminal offences. The need to improve the organisational and legal instruments (methods) of information support and continuous improvement of information technologies in the field of combating criminal offences determine the relevance of the research topic raised in the article. The purpose of the article is to study, identify the peculiarities and prospects of using information support for combating criminal offences by the SBGSU in the criminological aspect. The methodological basis of the research was formed by a combination of general scientific, sectoral and special scientific methods, which enabled to achieve the research objective when applied in a comprehensive manner. The dialectical method made it possible to consider information support as a complex legal phenomenon in the search for opposites of the essence, elements, and features in their interconnection. The structural and functional method was used to establish the components of information support and the relationship between them. The formal and logical method enabled to formulate concepts and identify areas of information support for combating criminal offences by the SBGSU. To formulate proposals for improving information support for combating criminal offences, the forecasting method was used. Within the article: the essence of information support is clarified; the information support of criminological monitoring is studied; the possibilities of risk analysis as a component of information support of criminological monitoring are analysed; information support for combating criminal offences based on open data is considered; the prospects for using artificial intelligence are studied, and promising directions for information support for combating criminal offences by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine are proposed.
Linking Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) to Agriculture Value Chain: Lessons from Farmer Organizations in Selected Regions of the Philippines
Authors: Ballesteros Marife , Ancheta Jenica
Published: September 2024

This study evaluates the capacities of agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) to participate in value chains using data from three pilot areas in Mindanao of the Project Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment project of the Department of Agrarian Reform. The study found low levels of organizational maturity and weak alliances among farmer organizations in the country. Thus, small farmers’ participation in higher value chains has been limited, with only members of matured organizations benefitting from value chain initiatives. To capacitate farmer organizations, the study recommends that the government pool its resources and efforts and develop strategic capacity-building interventions. Achieving organizational maturity requires farmer members to commit to their ARBO through equity participation. Alternative ownership rights structure may also be considered to encourage members—both commercial and subsistence farmers—to participate and invest in cooperatives. Another strategy is to enable farmer organizations to establish enterprises that will generate income for their members. Lastly, it is also important for organizations to strengthen social relations through regular meetings, collective activities, and patronage incentives to build trust among members.