bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Lack of Government Capacity and Rising Community Networks in Building Resilience During the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Insight from Pekalongan City, Indonesia
Authors: Mahsun Muhammad
Published: July 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a wide impact on various sectors of people’s lives, including socio-economic disruption. In Indonesia, at both local and national government levels, the social protection programs have become a key tool for policymakers to overcome the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. This study aims to examine how the local authorities and community networks called P2SE (Pekalongan Peduli Sosial Ekonomi or Pekalongan Cares Socio-Economy) in Pekalongan city respond to the socio-economic crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to increase the resilience of urban poor and vulnerable group as well as reducing social inequalities. One way of doing this is through integrated social protection provision involving various communities from local authority, academicians, civil society, businessman and micro small and medium enterprises. This article argues that the community networks-based integrated social protection provision model is an alternative strategy to help state authority in addressing poverty and socio-economic inequality in inclusive and participatory ways. In this way, some issues of inequality and political interests in the process of resource distribution related to the provision of social protection can be minimized. Therefore, this model of providing social protection based on integrated community networks can be used as an alternative strategy to reduce inequality and build the resilience of urban poor and other vulnerable groups when facing crisis due to unpredictable disasters such as the Covid-19.
Personal Brand — Instructions of Use. Do Young Professionals Want and Need to be Taught Personal Branding?
Authors: Macalik Joanna
Published: July 2023

In modern business, personal branding (PB) is perceived as a ‘leadership imperative’. The main purpose of the present article is to analyse last-year students, often being professionals and market-entrant entrepreneurs, at the same time, attitudes towards PB’s role in business. Primarily, it is investigated whether they need to be taught principles, rules and tools of PB in the course of their studies. To achieve this goal, a qualitative, in-depth interview method is used. The data are analysed using the thematic analysis method. The results obtained supplement the knowledge of management sciences with issues concerning the perception of PB and state a significant set of practical implications for the authorities of universities and the authors of academic curricula.
Geographical space and cinema images of the white Arctic on a white screen (Part II)
Authors: Zonn I. S.
Published: July 2023

The second part of the article is devoted to the consideration of two genres of Arctic fi lms — animal (faunal) and adventure. The basis for their implementation on the screen was Russian America, Alaska — the cinematic state of Hollywood, Chukotka and the Far North of Russia. The Arctic with its boundless snow-ice expanses and mythological obscurity forced its conquerors to seek and rely on a faithful friend — a dog — Siberian husky, husky, Alaskan malamute. As the polar explorer Robert Peary wrote, «life here is dog’s, but the work is worthy of a real person». Almost all the scripts of animal science fi lms are, borrowed from the literary works of the classics of the North — Jack London and James Curwood. Dogs and animals of the North have become full-fl edged actors of these fi lms. One of the pillars of the Arctic fi lms is adventures, including man’s struggle with the harsh nature of the Arctic, the formation of a new life for the indigenous peoples of the North, the search for missing expeditions and individuals — hunters, pilots, extreme athletes.
Seguridad y defensa de las costas colombianas
Authors: Crespo-Salom Andrés Fabián
Published: July 2023

El presente documento es un artículo de reflexión acerca de una necesidad observada de algunas directrices que demarcan el manual de operaciones navales de contra proyección, pues debido a la carencia de lineamientos en la doctrina de seguridad de costas pone en evidencia las vulnerabilidades que se tienen con respecto a la seguridad y defensa. Se establece que la proyección marítima que tiene Colombia es importante para concentrar sus esfuerzos presentes y futuro en el desarrollo fluvial y marítimo a nivel interno y regional. Se plantea un análisis del problema, sobre la institución naval, sus consecuencias y los alcances que éstas pueden llegar a tener por causa de la carencia de los lineamientos propuestos, argumentando la necesidad de realizar un enfoque diferente que abarque un mayor espectro y que contribuya a un desarrollo integral de la Armada Nacional colombiana.
Rachel Emma Rothschild, Poisonous Skies: Acid Rain and the Globalization of Pollution (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2019)
Authors: Van't Veen Esther
Published: July 2023

Book Review of Rachel Emma Rothschild, Poisonous Skies: Acid Rain and the Globalization of Pollution (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2019)
Yerel yönetimlerde doğrudan temin süreçleri ve Yapı Bilgi Modellemesi (YBM) entegrasyon model önerisi
Authors: PINAR Ömer Galip
Published: July 2023

İçinde bulunduğumuz bütün koşullar düşünüldüğünde (ekonomik-sosyal) yerel yöneticilik hizmetlerinin devamlılığının ve verimliliğinin birçok açıdan incelenmesi gerektiği durumu ortaya çıkmaktadır. Zira öncelikle, hizmetlerin nitelikli bir şekilde yerine ulaşmasını sağlamak birinci derecede önem arz etmektedir. Bu pencereden bakıldığı zaman, söz konusu hizmetlerin nitelikleri kadar, nasıl hazırlandığı, yani süreç ve maliyet gibi hususlarda önemli bir başlık olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Belediyelerde özellikle süreç yönetimi ve buna paralel olarak paranın doğru şekilde yani verimli kullanılamayışı orta ve uzun vade de büyük sorunlar çıkmasına sebep olabilmektedir. Genel denetim olarak Sayıştay denetimlerine tabi olan belediyeler, kamu kaynaklarının verimli bir şekilde ifa edilememesi durumunda denetim ve teftişler sonucunda düzeltilmesi zor bazı sorunlar ile karşılaşabilmekte ve bazen bahsi geçen iş ve işlemleri yapanlar hakkında soruşturmalar açılabilmektedir. Tam olarak bu noktada Yapı Bilgi Modellemesi (YBM - BIM) kullanılarak süreç yönetimini daha verimli bir şekilde kullanmanın mümkün olduğu, buna ek olarak söz konusu hizmetlerin sağlanması için gerekli olan mal ve hizmet alımı süreçlerinin yapıldığı doğrudan temin adı verilen ve belirli bir limite kadar olan alımları da BIM ile entegrasyonunu sağlayarak, söz konusu süreçleri daha kontrol edilebilir bir mekanizmaya sokulabileceği görülmüştür. Yapılan bu çalışma kapsamında da bahsedilen doğrudan temin süreçlerinin içeriğinden ve bu süreçlerin halen yapıldığı üzere yapım metotlarından bahsedilmiş, BIM’ in genel süreç yönetimi üzerine etkilerinden bilgiler verilmiş, yine BIM’ in süreç ve maliyet bazlı analiz yetenekleri anlatılmıştır. Son bölümde de kurgulanan demo bir program üzerinden bu iki sürecin entegrasyonu yapılmış ve yapılan entegrasyondan görseller paylaşılmış ve geleneksel metotlar ile söz konusu entegrasyonun uygulanması halinde ne gibi sonuçların elde edilebileceğinin karşılaştırılmalı sonuçları paylaşılmıştır. Sonuç bölümünde anlatılanlar karşılaştırmalı analizler ile, çalışma kapsamında hedeflenen sonuçların elde edildiği ve söz konusu çalışmanın istenilen sonuca ulaştığı gözlemlenmiştir.
Factors that affect the qualification of murder in excess of the measures of detention of the person who committed the crime
Authors: Agafonov Viktor Vladimirovich
Published: July 2023

The application of the norm enshrined in Article 38 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation raises questions and discussions not only in the doctrine of domestic criminal legislation, but also in investigative and judicial activities. Currently, in the science of criminal law, there are different positions on the issue of the right to take the life of a person who has violated the law during his detention, which may negatively affect the application of legislation. In the study, the author used the dialectical method as a universal method of scientific cognition, which allowed to consider phenomena and processes in their interrelation and interaction. In addition, we have used a number of other methods of scientific research, such as formal legal, comparative legal, statistical, structural and system methods. The purpose of delivering a person who has committed a criminal offense to the authorities excludes the possibility of causing death to the detainee, in case of causing death during detention, these actions will in any case be illegal. Delivery to the authorities means that a living person must be delivered to the authorities. Thus, the deprivation of human life is not provided for in Article 38 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The author concludes that the rule on lawful infliction of harm during the detention of a person who has committed an act provided for by criminal law should be expanded and allowed in exceptional cases to cause death to an attacker, which is necessary in the interests of law-abiding citizens, society.
TRABAJO, GÉNERO Y VIDA COTIDIANA EN IBEROAMÉRICA
Authors: Camilo Juliana A de O
Published: July 2023

A fines de 2017 se creó la Red de Investigación en Trabajo, Género y Vida Cotidiana, con apoyo de la Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Posgrado (AUIP). En su constitución inicial participaron 44 investigadoras e investigadores de 19 universidades de 11 países Iberoamérica. Luego de casi 6 años esta red ha duplicado su tamaño: cerca de un centenar de participantes, en 36 universidades y 13 países de la región. Ese recorrido ha permitido convocar a fines de 2022 a investigadoras consolidadas y en formación para publicar hallazgos recientes sobre la dinámica de las desigualdades de género en la esfera productiva y reproductiva. El resultado se condensa en este volumen, que constituye además una invitación para futuras colaboraciones y diálogos entre el mundo del conocimiento científico y la realidad social de mujeres y disidencias en Iberoamérica.
Optimization of Liquid Smoke Products Made from Rubberwood with Pyrolysis Method
Authors: Afrah Bazlina Dawami , Riady M. Ihsan , Cundari Lia , Rizan Muhammad Andzar , Utami Jihan , Pratiwi Siti Istiani , Pratama Muhammad Yori
Published: July 2023

A large amount of rubberwood waste in Indonesia is caused by abundant rubberwood production. However, the utilization of rubberwood waste has not been optimized in Indonesia. One of the efforts to utilize rubberwood waste is to process it into liquid smoke. Liquid smoke is the dispersion of smoke vapor in water. The raw material used in this research is rubberwood. This study aimed to determine the quality of liquid smoke after purification by knowing the volume, density, pH, viscosity, yield, and phenol content using rubberwood as raw material and the pyrolysis method. The pyrolysis process is purified by distillation based on differences in boiling points. This research is divided into two stages of distillation, namely low grade purified liquid smoke and high grade purified liquid smoke. The analysis results will follow the quality standards of Japanese liquid smoke. The results show that the best liquid smoke from this research is liquid smoke with a pyrolysis time of 3 hours because it meets Japanese liquid smoke quality standards.
Synthesis of Fe(III)-IIPs (Ion Imprinted Polymers): Comparing Different Concentrations of HCl and HNO3 Solutions in the Fe(III) Polymer Extraction Process for Obtaining the Largest Cavities in Fe(III)-IIPs
Authors: Novianty Novianty , Edianta Jaya , Jorena Jorena , Saleh Khairul , Bama Akhmad Aminuddin , Koriyanti Erry , Ariani Menik , Royani Idha
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to synthesize Fe (III)-IIPs by free radical polymerization using the cooling-heating method. Cooling processat -5◦C for 1 hour, as well as heating at 75◦C, 80◦C, and 85◦C maintained for 3 hours, 2 hours and 1 hour, respectively. The Fe (III)-IIPs synthesis process involved Fe(NO3)3 with an average diameter of 18.23 nm, methacrylic acid (MAA), ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA), benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and ethanol, each of which plays a role as an analyte, functional monomer, cross-linker, initiator, and porogen. The result of the polymerization process was a polymer containing ions namely Fe(III) polymer. The ions need to be removed by the extraction process to produce Fe(III)-IIPs, which act as absorbents. Furthermore, the extraction process is very influential in the process of losing ions and the formation of cavities or templates in the polymer body. The number of cavities formed tends to affect the ability of Fe(III)-IIPs to identify the target ion which has similar physical and chemical properties to the shape of the Fe(III)-IIPs cavity. The extraction process was carried out on Fe(III) polymer samples using HCl and HNO3 solutions with varying concentrations of 3 M and 6 M, respectively. The transmission percentage of FTIR analysis showed that for samples of Fe(III)-IIPs HCl 3 M and 6 M were 94.258% and 95.666%, while for Fe(III)-IIPs HNO3 3 M and 6 M were 92.735%, respectively. The largest percentage was shown in the 6 M HCl IIPs sample, which indicated that there were several ions lost from the polymer body after the extraction process. This is also reinforced by the results of the SEM analysis processed with Matlab, which showed 498 cavities with a distribution of voids on a scale of <100 nm, totaling 470.
Təcavüzkar münasibətlərdə disfunksional inancların xüsusiyyətləri (Azərbaycanda)
Authors: С.Э.Гусейнова
Published: July 2023

Səbəb: Tədqiqatlar göstərdi ki, təhqiramiz münasibətlər özünə hörmətə, özünə və dünyaya olan inanclara mənfi təsir göstərə bilər. Narahat düşüncələr kimi disfunksional inanclar ayrılıq narahatlığı, tənhalıq qorxusu və qadınların şəxsi keyfiyyətləri ilə də əlaqəli ola biləcək narahatlıq qorxusu ilə müşayiət oluna bilər.
Lola Vásquez y otros, coordinadores, La presencia salesiana en Ecuador. Perspectivas históricas y sociales. Quito: Abya-yala / Universidad Politécnica salesiana, 2012, 765 pp.
Authors: Pineda Carmen
Published: July 2023

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Periodistas en México
Authors: Rodelo Frida V. , Márquez Ramírez Mireya , Salazar Rebolledo Grisel , Del Palacio Montiel Celia , Echeverría Martín , Gutiérrez Ortega Armando , Antonio Manzo Karles Daniel , Brambila Julieta , Buxadé Josefina , González Rubén Arnoldo , Hughes Sallie , Lemini Camarillo José Luis
Published: July 2023

Para que el periodismo pueda realizar su función democrática, es preciso que el contexto político, social y económico le permita su desarrollo en toda forma. Aunque en el pasado estuvo caracterizado por la cooptación y la censura, el periodismo mexicano reciente ha mostrado prácticas innovadoras y cambios decisivos en la identidad y roles profesionales de quienes lo practican. Para dar cuenta de estos cambios y contribuir a un conocimiento más preciso de la realidad periodística de México, este reporte presenta los resultados de una encuesta representativa nacional aplicada a 486 periodistas que forma parte del estudio internacional Worlds of Journalism. En este reporte se incluyen hallazgos sobre las características sociodemográficas de las personas periodistas, sus perfiles profesionales, sus orientaciones éticas y epistemológicas, los valores que guían su labor, sus percepciones de autonomía y su relación con el Estado; así como las precariedades, los riesgos y las violencias que les afectan. Los resultados sugieren un periodismo sofisticado en sus valores, roles y perspectivas éticas a pesar de las limitaciones que las inadecuadas condiciones laborales y la falta de autonomía le imponen.
Inisiasi Kebun Buah Masyarakat untuk Mendukung Ketahanan Pangan dan Penghijauan di Desa Taringen Kabupaten Gunung Mas Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Dirgantara Made , Nababan Suzet Rotua Tasya , Manalu Rahmat , Shelvina Shelvina , Tessalonika Tessalonika , Agustobelo Dobra , Freza Windi , Kharisma F Widya
Published: July 2023

The lack of plantation and agricultural products in the form of fruits and vegetables resulted in the scarcity and high price of these commodities in Taringen Village, which became a food security problem in this village. Thus, this has become one of the focuses of the main work program of implementing the Independent Thematic Real Work Lecture at the University of Palangka Raya in Taringen Village. One of the work programs implemented to overcome the problem of food security namely the initiation of fruit gardens for the Taringen Village community. In addition to food security, the initiation of the target village fruit garden also has a reforestation function because the planting area is a strategic location. After all, it is located around the market and the asphalt manufacturing plant of PT. Kalidra so that later it can reduce air pollution due to smoke generated from the asphalt production process at the factory. Site evaluations, site preparation, the creation of necessary organic fertilizers, the planting and upkeep of fruit trees, and instruction in the creation of necessary organic fertilizers (compost) are the techniques employed. The findings revealed that after 22 days of planting, 63 crystal guava trees (Psidium guajava L.) had grown satisfactorily and reached an average height of 25.33 cm. Due to its numerous advantages, the guava variety (Psidium Guajava L) is presently quite well-liked in Indonesia. In Taringen Village, Gunung Mas Regency, Central Kalimantan Province, community fruit gardens were successfully launched with the help of the locals and government. The Multipurpose Business-Cooperative Balawan Hapakat served as the activity partner after students and the local community completed the first upkeep of the orchard.
Sosialisasi Produk Hasil Olahan Ternak sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting Bayi dan Anak di Pontianak Utara
Authors: Dela Heraini  , Erdiandini Ira
Published: July 2023

This service is carried out to provide information about processed livestock products as an effort to prevent stunting in infants and children. The service was held on February 28, 2021 with female participants who were members of the Family Welfare Development (PKK) in the Siantan Hilir sub-district, North Pontianak. The method used in this service is socialization in the form of delivering information on processed livestock products as an effort to prevent stunting in infants and children. There are three stages carried out namely the stages of preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The outreach was carried out as targeted. All participants gained additional knowledge and understanding related to stunting and its prevention through consumption of processed livestock products which are not difficult to find. The low understanding before this socialization was carried out then the participants became more aware of the importance of preventing stunting starting from babies in the womb to post-delivery. There is an opportunity to change the behavior of participants in neglecting the food and snacks consumed by their children. Therefore, it is necessary to do the same thing at various levels of society as participants in a wider socialization.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Matematika Melalui Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) Pada Peserta Didik Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 9 Dumai Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022
Authors: Yulianis Yulianis
Published: July 2023

This study aims to improve the mathematics learning outcomes of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 9 Dumai for the 2021/2022 academic year, especially circle material through the PBL model. This research uses the research method used in this research is the Classroom Action Research method. with the Kemmis and Mc. spiral model design. Data analysis in this study was carried out in a simple quantitative (statistical) manner. Quantitative analysis emphasizes the implementation of actions. The implementation of data analysis took place during the action process. The results of the research based on the cycle that had been carried out showed an increase in students' understanding of the learning material after using the PBL model as well as student learning outcomes before the PBL model was applied, which was classified as low, marked by a classical completeness percentage of 34.48%, then increased after the PBL model was applied in cycle I of 72.41% and cycle II of 89.66%. So it can be concluded that there is an increase in students' understanding of learning material after using the PBL model
Kajian Capaian Indikator Makro Pembangunan Kota Subulussalam Tahun 2015-2020
Authors: Muhammad Iqbal  , Marzuki Marzuki , Muhammad Halim Pohan  , Syuhadi Syuhadi  , Ramadhan Ramadhan
Published: July 2023

Kinerja pemerintahan daerah memiliki target yang diukur dengan sebuah alat ukur. Target kinerja dituangkan dalam sebuah dokumen perencanaan. Indikator utama dalam pengukuran capaian kinerja tahunan ada dua, yaitu Indikator Kinerja Utama (IKU) dan Indikator Kinerja Kunci. Aspek inti dari penelitian ini adalah aspek kepentingan bersama. Aspek ini diukur dengan indikator makro, meliputi kebutuhan dasar masyarakat Subulussalam dalam hal pembangunan manusia, ketertiban dan ketenteraman, pemerataan pendapatan dan kesempatan kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat ada atau tidaknya perbedaan antara target dan realisasi kinerja dengan menggunakan pengujian statistika yaitu uji Mann-Whitney. Data yang digunakan merupakan data indikator makro pembangunan daerah, yaitu Laju Pertumbuhan Ekonomi (%), Angka Kemiskinan (%), Rata-rata Lama Sekolah atau RLS (tahun), Indeks GINI, Tingkat Pengangguran Terbuka atau TPT (%), Angka Harapan Hidup atau AHH (tahun), dan Angka Melek Huruf. Data terdiri atas 2 variabel, yaitu target kinerja yang ditetapkan dalam Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Daerah (RPJMD) Kota Subulussalam dan implementasi indikator kinerja dari tahun 2015-2020. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah terdapat 3 indikator yang realisasi kinerja hampir mendekati target kinerja pada selang kepercayaan 99%, yaitu angka kemiskinan, Tingkat Pengangguran Terbuka, dan Angka Melek Huruf. Terdapat 4 indikator pada selang kepercayaan 95% dan 90%, dimana realisasi kinerja hampir mendekati target kinerja, yaitu Angka Kemiskinan, Indeks GINI, Tingkat Pengangguran Terbuka, dan Angka Melek Huruf. Sedangkan untuk indikator lainnya terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara target kinerja dan realisasi kinerja.
PPI-I JACK: A NEW HIGH YIELDING, REGULAR BEARING JACK VARIETY FOR TAMIL NADU
Authors:   H.R.S Pechiparai, Q ANCHANAM ALAGIAPILLAI , J PREMJOSHUA ,   H.R.S Pechiparai, S KUTTALAM ,   H.R.S Pechiparai, V SUBRAMANIAN ,   H.R.S Pechiparai, M JAYASEKHAR ,   H.R.S Pechiparai
Published: July 2023

A study made at the Horticultural Research Station, Pechiparai to evolve a new jack variety with higher per plant yield, firm flesh, regular bearing tendency, adjustable for commercial planting and suitable for all regions of Tamil Nadu from 14 germplasm collection has resulted in the selection of a promising clone PAH 10, released as PPI-1. It is a clonal selection from Kazhukupala type. This high yielding varitey comes to first fruiting in five years. It out yielded the local variety with 107 fruits, weighing 1818 kg compared to the local variety which gave 75.7 fruits weighing 865 kg. The yield increase over already released jack variety PLR.I is 204 per cent for fruit number and 305 per cent for fruit weight in the off season. The firm and attractive carpels with sweet and pleasant aroma are the advantages of this variety. This new variety can be propagated in larger number in a short time through budding method standardised at the station.
VO² no treinamento de força
Authors:   , Pereira Hudson Leite , Cavalcante Linsosval Nascimento
Published: July 2023

A utilização do treinamento com consumo máximo de oxigênio (VO²MAX) vem se mostrando uma estratégia eficiente para melhorar o desempenho em atividades aeróbicas. Porém, sua aplicação no treinamento de força não foi muito explorado e existem poucos estudos que avaliaram seus efeitos nessa área.
O objetivo desse trabalho de conclusão de curso, é revista a literatura existente sobre o uso do VO²MAX no treinamento de força e seu resultado sobre a composição corporal, desempenho e as adaptações fisiológicas em indivíduos saudáveis.
Contudo, ainda existe muito a se descobrir e respostas a serem dadas, como a melhor forma de prescrever o treinamento com VO²MAX no contexto do treinamento de força e os efeitos a longo prazo.
Será preciso mais estudos para esclarecer os mecanismos pelos quais o treinamento de força com VO²MAX pode afetar no desempenho e a composição corporal, bem como os efeitos de diferentes protocolos de treinamento e a influência de fatores individuais, como a idade e o sexo.
A hajléktalanság női arca
Authors: Fehér Boróka , Lengyel Lea
Published: July 2023

A tanulmány az utóbbi években született, a hajléktalan nőkkel kapcsolatos tudást kívánja színesíteni. Mivel a különböző kutatások szerint – bár módszertani aggályok miatt ezt többen vitatják - kevesebb nő él hajléktalanként, mint férfi, a legtöbb hazai és nemzetközi vizsgálat fókuszában is a férfiak állnak. A szerzőpáros cikkében a nemzetközi és hazai vonatkozó szakirodalom összefoglalása után saját elemzését ismerteti. A BMSZKI fővárosi átmeneti szállóin élő ötven nő esetmappájának másodelemzése által vizsgálja demográfiai mutatókon túl pár, a nőkre jellemző attribútumot, mint az anyaság és a (kiskorú, de különélő, vagy akár felnőtt) gyermekek, valamint a párkapcsolatokat. Az adatokat a nőkkel foglalkozó segítők rögzítették, azok tartalmazzák az ő észrevételeiket, gondolataikat és az általuk megvalósíthatónak gondolt kimeneteket. Az eredmények a nők és esetkezelőik meglátásait is ötvözik.
Implications of climate change and variability on rural livelihoods in drought prone areas of central Tanzania
Authors: Asnath Alberto Malekela  , Evance Ntanturo  , Sifuni Nikombolwe Lusiru  , Luzabeth Jackson Kitali  , Sixbert Msambichaka  , Zuleha Nassor  , Adili Yohana Zella
Published: July 2023

Most of rural people in Tanzania depend on rain-fed agriculture as the source of their livelihood. The antagonistic effects of climate change and variability have swindled their activities hence communities have been adapting various strategies in sustaining their living. The study was conducted in Mpwapwa district in Dodoma region. The objective of the study was to examine the impacts of climate change and variability on rural livelihoods and the standing locally based adaptation strategies. A total of 384 sample households were selected from three study villages. Both primary and secondary data were collected whereas primary data were collected through structured questionnaire, participant observation and focus group discussions (FGD’s). Secondary data were collected from the relevant written documents and meteorological stations. A statistical analysis system, statistical package for social science version 20, Chi-square test, and percentage of normal precipitation index were used for data analysis. Accordingly, the results revealed that the area experienced climate change and variability (CCV) as the communities mentioned the perceived indicators of CCV. Such locally based indicators were corroborated with climate data obtained from Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA). Furthermore, the Percentage of Normal Precipitation Index (PNPI) was determined to indicate the severity of drought in the study area. The study also revealed that various livelihood assets were adversely affected by CCV. However, in coping with climate stresses and shocks, communities have used different adaptation strategies to minimize the adversative impacts of climate change and variability. Nevertheless, there is a requisite of developing viable adaptation strategies for communities’ wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
Factors affecting farmers’ decision in selling rice farmland in Pemulutan Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia
Authors: Ratih Lestari  , Muhammad Yamin  , Dwi Wulan Sari
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the factors that influence farmers to sell their farmland, and what impacts are caused by the land sale. This study was conducted in Pemulutan Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra. Data obtained from on-site survey were processed through binary logistic regression using SPSS. The impact was presented descriptively based on the interview’s results with respondents. The following results were obtained: Factors that significantly influence farmers' decision to sell their land are duration of formal education, distance between land from their residence, presence or absence of pressure, and farming income. The revenue from land sale is mostly used to meet economic needs. The resulting impacts are both positive and negative economic impacts. The social impacts are the livelihood shift from farming sector to non-farming sector and the loss of farmland that will be passed down to children and grandchildren as local people. The ecosystem impact is the emergence of nuisance pests due to homogeneous plant species.
Toxicological evaluation of the effect of African cat fish (Clarius gariepinus) from water contaminated with biodiesel on the liver of Albino rats
Authors: Victor Fajinmi  , Erere Onojeghuo  , Olalekan Adeyemi  , Marvelous Osita  , Beatrice Fajinmi
Published: July 2023

This study investigated the effect of African cat fish (Clarias gariepinus) from water contaminated with biodiesel on the liver of albino rats. The Biodiesel from PKO was diluted with distilledwater to obtain 0.25 and 0.1 %v/v. Twenty-four healthy juvenile catfish (Clarias gariepinus) were obtained from a commercial fish pond and acclimatized for ten days prior to the commencement of the experiment. The catfish were grouped into three (3) of eight catfish and were kept in 30L plastic aquaria. Group A served as control and the catfish here were cultured in distilled water while those in Groups B and C were exposed to the different mixtures (0.1%v/v and 0.25% v/v respectively) of Biodiesel from PKO. The catfish were fed ad libitum with commercial fish meal for 30hrs during which the experiment lasted. At the end of the 30 h experimental period, the catfish were harvested, oven dried at 40oC and used as a source ofprotein (25%) to formulate diet for albino rats. The diet for each group was formulated by mixing known quantities of sources of each food class comprising corn starch (52%), oil (4%), maize cob (4%), sucrose (10%) and vitamin/mineral mixture (5%). Generally, it was observed that concentrations of direct and total bilirubin of rats increased significantly (p<0.05) as the level of biodiesel increased while the serum concentrations of albumin and globulin decreased significantly (p<0.05) with increasing level of biodiesel. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the concentration of serum total bilirubin of BD0.1 rats and the control, while that of BD0.25 rats was significantly higher than that of control (p<0.05). Specific activities of alanine transaminase (ALT), asparatate transaminase (AST) and Gama glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) of serum of BD0.1 and BD0.25 rats were not significantly different(p>0.05) but significantly lower than those of control rats. Elevated serum bilirubin of rats observed in this study suggested liver dysfunction which may not be unconnected with catfish exposed to biodiesel from PKO. Abnormal values of serum GGT, ALT and AST also indicatedthat the catfish exposed to PKO biodiesel might have altered protein metabolism, among others, at the subcellular level and this may be indicative of impairment of the function of the tissues. The observed decreased activity of SOD, CAT and GST in the liver of rats fed with catfish exposed to PKO biodiesel was indicative of oxidative stress.
Assessment of the factors affecting government employees’ productivity in Nigeria: Using Electronics Development Institute (ELDI) Awka as a Case study
Authors: Ohuabunwa Augustine Ebere  , Ekuma Harry  , Onyebuwa Ugochukwu E  , Ugochukwu Francis Nnaedozie  , Babalola Timothy Busuyi  , Clark Chukwuemeka Christian
Published: July 2023

Employee productivity is one of the basic determinants of business success. The growth rate of any organization to a large extent depends on the productivity of its employee. A comparison of the level of advancement between productivity in governmental organizations and those in the private sector shows that the government establishments have not kept pace with the rate of increase in productivity as found in the private sector. Thus, identifying the productivity factors relevant to government staff and the degree of impact of each factor will present an opportunity for enhancement. In this study, the factors affecting government employees’ productivity in Nigeria were assessed through a cross-sectional survey design using ELDI Awka as a case study. A total of 98 ELDI staff were enrolled into the study via a random sampling technique. The quantitative approach used was regression analysis and statistical package for social sciences [SPSS] software window version 20 was employed to process the large volume of data gathered. Literature review of the classical management theories, contemporary research and field work on employee productivity led to the identification of eight factors affecting government employee productivity in Nigeria as Staff Training, Time Management, Use of modern Equipment, Employees’ Attitude towards work, Leadership Style, Orientation/Duty Awareness, Staff Welfare, and Academic/Professional Qualification. When considered together, all the factors significantly affect employee productivity with 0.001 significant level of confidence. However, Staff Training, Leadership style, Staff Welfare, Employees’ Attitude towards work and Time management are the only significant factors affecting staff productivity when considering the individual effect of the factors. The study showed that there is a strong correlation between leadership and productivity as poor and uninspiring leadership tends to kill productivity. It also revealed that training aimed at boosting workers capacity is the most influential factor of government employees’ productivity in Nigeria. Lastly, employees’ welfare has direct impact on their motivation and the more motivated employees’ are, the higher the likelihood of greater level of productivity.
Chuna Manual Therapy for Growth and development of children: Systematic Review
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Cho Ju-Chan , Park Hye-Jin , Heo In
Published: July 2023

Objectives : To systematically review the effect of chuna manual therapy (CMT) on growth and development of children.
Methods : We performed a literature search using eight electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese Academic Journals, Research Information Sharing Service, Koreanstudies Information Service System and Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System) up to the end of April 2023. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that appraised the effect of CMT in the growth and development of children. The risk of bias was evaluated from Cochrane Risk of Bias tool.
Results : Three appropriate RCTs were included and analyzed. Height and weight of the CMT group was statistically higher compared to the control group.
Conclusions : CMT could be effective for growth and development of children. However, evidence were limited due to a small number of studies, lack of well-designed RCT and regional bias. Further well-designed research is necessary to obtain stronger evidence.
Traditional Exercise Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Korean Society of Chuna Manual Medicine Spine & Nerves, Lee Min-gi , Baek Dongyun , Park Hye-Jin , Hwang Eui-Hyoung
Published: July 2023

Objectives : To investigate the effect of traditional exercise therapy on male erectile dysfunction.
Methods : We searched five overseas (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CAJ, CiNii) and six domestic (ScienceON, KISS, OASIS, KMBASE, KoreanTK, RISS) databases until March 2022. The search terms 'impotence, sexual dysfunction, taichi, five animal exercise, baduanjin' were combined to suit the language of the site. The research design was limited to a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Results : Three papers were selected for analysis. All were searched in Chinese databases. There were two ‘Taichi’ and one ‘Wuqinxi’. All studies reported an increase in International Index of Erectile Function and testosterone (p < 0.05). No adverse reactions to exercise therapy have been reported.
Conclusions : We think it is effective to perform traditional exercise treatments such as Taichi and Wuqinxi for men's erectile dysfunction.
Radiomics; A Potential Next “Omics” in Psychiatric Disorders; An Introduction
Authors: Alizadeh Mohammadreza , Tanwar Manoj , Sarrami Amir H , Shahidi Ramin , Singhal Aparna , Sotoudeh Houman
Published: July 2023

Psychiatric disorders remain one of the most debilitating conditions; however, most patients are never diagnosed and do not seek treatment. Despite its massive burden on modern society and the health system, many hurdles prevent proper diagnosis and management of these disorders. The diagnosis is primarily based on clinical symptoms, and efforts to find appropriate biomarkers have not been practical. Through the past years, researchers have put a tremendous effort into finding biomarkers in “omics” fields: genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics. This article reviews the evolving field of radiomics and its role in diagnosing psychiatric disorders as the sixth potential “omics.” The first section of this paper elaborates on the definition of radiomics and its potential to provide a detailed structural study of the brain. Following that, we have provided the latest promising results of this novel approach in a broad range of psychiatric disorders. Radiomics fits well within the concept of psychoradiology. Besides volumetric analysis, radiomics takes advantage of many other features. This technique may open a new field in psychiatry for diagnosing and classifying psychiatric disorders and treatment response prediction in the era of precision and personalized medicine. The initial results are encouraging, but radiomics in psychiatry is still in its infancy. Despite the extensive burden of psychiatric disorders, there are very few published studies in this field, with small patient populations. The lack of prospective multi-centric studies and heterogeneity of studies in design are the significant barriers against the clinical adaptation of radiomics in psychoradiology.
Investigating the Path From Non-Suicidal Self-Injury to Suicidal Ideation: The Moderating Role of Emotion Dysregulation
Authors: Zobel Sara Beomonte , Bruno Serena , Torru Paola , Rogier Guyonne , Velotti Patrizia
Published: July 2023

Objective Non suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal ideation are reliable antecedent events of suicide risk. To date, it remains unclear what implicit emotion regulation mechanisms are involved in these aspects and what is their role in the link between NSSI and suicidal ideation. The purpose of our study is to present evidence on the association between NSSI, suicidal ideation, and dysregulation of positive and negative emotions with the aim of providing empirical data useful in explaining the role of emotional dysregulation in the development of self-injurious and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, to contribute to the development of accurate and focused prevention and treatment directions.Methods The study was conducted on 1,202 individuals from a community sample (34.3% male; mean age of 30.48 [standard deviation= 13.32] years). Demographic information, including medical history, was collected in a form. We conducted analyses assessing suicidal ideation using the Beck Suicide Ideation Scale, NSSI using the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory, and difficulties in negative emotion regulation and positive emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-Positive.Results Checking for age and gender, we found that both suicidal ideation and dysregulation of only negative emotions can predict NSSI. In addition, the results demonstrated that emotion dysregulation partially mediates the relationship between suicidal ideation and NSSI.Conclusion NSSI is traditionally distinguished from suicidal intent, even so it might be interesting to explore the intentional aspect in patients who present with persistent and severe self-injurious behaviors.
PERBEDAAN OBJEKTIVITAS PEMBERITAAN MEDIA ONLINE DALAM BERITA NASIONAL DAN INTERNASIONAL (Analisis Isi Peliputan Berita Kebakaran Hutan Kalimantan dan Amazon di BBC Indonesia)
Authors: Harfi Rusanti Dyah Ayu
Published: July 2023

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Konsep objektivitas ketika diterapkan pada pemberitaan lingkungan telah diperdebatkan di kalangan akademisi. Sebagian menganggap objektivitas tidak dapat diberlakukan di dalam jurnalisme lingkungan. Dalam waktu yang hampir bersamaan, dua peristiwa kebakaran besar terjadi di dua tempat yang berbeda yaitu di Kalimantan dan Amazon. Dua peristiwa ini sama-sama mengancam keberadaan lingkungan dan menimbulkan dampak negatif baik secara lingkungan, sosial, dan ekonomi yang cukup besar. Bagi media dan khalayak di Indonesia, peristiwa kebakaran di Kalimantan memiliki kedekatan yang lebih, karena selain secara jarak lebih dekat, juga terjadi dalam wilayah negara sendiri. Sedangkan kebakaran hutan di Amazon dampaknya tidak dapat dirasakan secara langsung oleh media dan khlayak disini. Hal ini menjadikan studi mengenai objektivitas terhadap pemberitaan dua peristiwa tersebut menjadi menarik. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemberitaan isu lingkungan, baik yang terjadi di lingkup nasional maupun internasional, BBC Indonesia dapat melakukan objektivitas dengan baik. Kewajiban media berpihak pada lingkungan disajikan dengan cukup baik di kedua peristiwa. Pemberitaan isu-isu lingkungan selain memberitakan kondisi terkini kondisi sesungguhnya, media juga diharapkan mampu menggerakkan kesadaran lingkungan masyarakat untuk menjaga lingkungan dan potensi bahaya kerusakan lingkungan yang telah terjadi selama ini.

 

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The concept of objectivity when applied to environmental reporting has been debated in academic circles. Some consider that objectivity cannot be upheld in environmental journalism. Around the same time, two major fires occurred in two different places: Kalimantan and the Amazon. These two events both threatened the environment and caused considerable negative environmental, social and economic impacts. For the media and audiences in Indonesia, the fires in Kalimantan have more proximity, because in addition to being closer in distance, it also occurred within the country's territory. Whereas the forest fires in the Amazon cannot be directly felt by the media and audiences here. This makes the study of the objectivity of the reporting of these two events interesting. The results of this study indicate that BBC Indonesia can apply objectivity well in reporting on environmental issues, both nationally and internationally. The media's obligation to defend the environment is fairly well presented in both cases. Reporting on environmental issues, in addition to reporting actual conditions, the media is also expected to be able to mobilize public environmental awareness to protect the environment and the potential dangers of environmental damage that have occurred so far.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI KOTA TANJUNGBALAI
Authors: Purba Humala Sakti
Published: July 2023

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Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk menjelaskan dan menganalisis strategi komunikasi yang diterapkan Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) dalam memberikan pelayanan publik kepada masyarakat di di Kota Tanjungbalai. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitan ini adalah metode kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara dengan narasumber  berjumlah 20  orang. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara reduksi, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: strategi komunikasi Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) dalam Memberikan Pelayanan Publik Kepada Masyarakat di Kota Tanjungbalai melalui beberapa tahapan yaitu 1) komunikator ASN sudah berjalan dengan baik sehingga komunikasi lebih terarah, 2) pesan yang disampaikan sudah baik dan dapat dipahami masyarakat, 3) media yang digunakan dalam menyampaikan informasi mulai dari papan tulis hingga media sosial, 4) komunikan yaitu masyarakat pada dengan tingkat  pemahaman yang berbeda dan 5) dampak yang ditimbulkan yaitu adanya opini negatif dari masyarakat terhadap pelayanan publik. Dan penelitian ini juga menemukan beberapa  hambatan yang dihadapi yaitu 1) kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pengurusan surat-menyurat, 2) masyarakat sering lupa membawa data diri dalam proses penyelesaian administrasi dan 3) masyarakat tidak sabar dalam menunggu proses penyelesaian administrasi publik.

 

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The purpose of this study is to explain and analyze the communication strategy implemented by the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in providing public services to the people in Tanjungbalai City. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method. Data collection was carried out by interviewing 20 informants. Data analysis was carried out by means of reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results showed that: the communication strategy for the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in Providing Public Services to the Community in Tanjungbalai City went through several stages, namely 1) ASN communicators were running well so that communication was more focused, 2) the message conveyed was good and the public could understand , 3) the media used in conveying information ranging from blackboards to social media, 4) communicants, namely people at different levels of understanding and 5) the impact that is caused, namely the negative opinion of the community towards public services. And this research also found several obstacles, namely 1) lack of public knowledge regarding the management of correspondence, 2) people often forgot to bring their personal data in the process of completing administration and 3) people were impatient in waiting for the process of completing public administration.
18. YÜZYILDA MİDİLLİ GÜMRÜKLERİNDE VERGİ TAHSİLİNDE YAŞANAN PROBLEMLER
Authors: OĞUZ İbrahim
Published: July 2023

Midilli’nin Osmanlı egemenliğine girmesiyle buradaki iskeleler önemli görevler üstlendiler. Adadan elde edilen zeytinyağı ve sabun, İstanbul ve sarayın tercihi, ada ve iskeleleri ise Osmanlı iç ve dış ticaretinin önemli bir noktası oldu. Bunun sebebi adanın konumuydu ve bu önem sonraki yüzyıllarda da artarak devam etti. 18. yüzyıla gelindiğinde, uluslararası ticaret yolları ve aktörlerinin değişiminin de etkisiyle ada etrafındaki ticaret yolları üzerinde hareketlilik azalsa da Midilli ve çevresi, önemini hem Osmanlı iç hem de Doğu Akdeniz ticareti üzerinde sürdürüyordu.
Çalışmamızda, 18. yüzyılda Midilli adasında gümrük vergileri etrafında yaşanan bazı problemleri ele aldık. Bunlar, genel olarak her gümrükte yaşanan vergi kaçırma veya vergi vermek istememe, izin olmaksızın başka limanlara mal indirme veya buralardan mal alma gibi problemlerdi. Amacımız, daha önce araştırılmamış olan Midilli gümrük yönetiminin bu sorunlara nasıl tepki verdiği, merkezî devletin ve yerel idarecilerin ne gibi çözüm önerileri getirdiği ve adada bu çözümlerin nasıl uygulandığını ortaya koymak oldu.