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Hitmen
Authors: Deitche Scott M.
Published: February 2024

From the author of the star reviewed Garden State Gangland comes an in-depth exposé on East Harlem's notorious Purple Gang whose murderous exploits became a media obsession and Mafia lynchpin.

In the late 1970s, a string of seemingly unconnected murders had Harlem police and federal authorities at their wits’ end until they realized several commonalities. The victims were all either Mafia members or potential witnesses of Mafia activity and they’d all been shot from .22 pistols traced back to a single private sale in Florida. From these details, the FBI and police were able to build a profile of a rogue sect of Mafia hitmen known as the East Harlem Purple Gang.

Starting on the fringes of Mafia families, the Purple Gang members became indispensable and installed members in the highest ranks of the Genovese, Bonanno, and Lucchese families. Often serving as freelance hitmen, kidnappers, and drug traffickers, the Purple Gang’s exploits quickly crossed into mythology as media outlets scrambled to keep up with new murders and the law’s crusade to bring the gang members to justice. Sifting through the mystery and mythos, author Scott M. Deitche brings readers into Harlem’s gritty streets to experience the Purple Gang’s reign of terror, the investigators who tried to bring them down, and the gang members who either suffered violent ends or are still at large today.
The Orchestral Conductor's Career Handbook
Authors: Topilow Carl
Published: February 2024

In-text URLs can be accessed via the “Features” tab of the publisher’s website.

Conductors face a multitude of hurdles as they strive to obtain a foothold in the professional world. Once they have attained a position, there are obstacles both on and off the podium to keeping that position as well as advancing in the profession. Founding conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, pedagogue, and frequent guest conductor for both pops and classical concerts, Carl Topilow is in a unique position to help conductors navigate their careers.

The Orchestral Conductor’s Career Handbook takes readers through the step-by-step process of establishing a career in orchestral conducting. Through his experiences with professional, pops, conservatory, community, youth, summer festival, opera and ballet orchestras, Topilow provides practical tips for conductors of any orchestra type and at any level of their development. Filled with personal stories from Topilow’s career, the handbook provides insights on an array of topics, including applying for conducting programs and conducting positions, connecting with audiences, developing interpersonal relations within the orchestra family, starting your own orchestra, interacting with donors, and beyond. It also presents fresh ideas for programming, rehearsing, and approaches to standard repertoire pieces.
Miracle of The Music Man
Authors: Cabaniss Mark
Published: February 2024

The Music Man stands as one of the greatest achievements in American musical theatre, but few know about its rocky beginnings and the against-all-odds success story of its creator Meredith Willson.

Mark Cabaniss steps back into the Golden Age of Broadway and brings to life the origins of this classic show, the music behind it, and the unlikely story of its creator. Interweaving behind-the-scenes accounts of people who worked with Willson, Cabaniss looks at his long and unusual career as a composer, conductor, radio personality, and flutist, which reached its pinnacle in The Music Man.

No one initially believed in Willson’s “Valentine to Iowa,” seeing it as nothing but a corny flop or, worse, a recipe for disaster. But when the curtain fell on opening night, a star called The Music Man was born. Over 65 years later, that star is still marching right to this day, endeared by millions around the world. To understand Willson, his career, and his music is to understand how The Music Man came to be: he was truly the only person who could have ever written this show due to his unique background, talent, incredible persistence, and belief. The show’s ultimate success and longevity was anything but inevitable—rather, it was truly a miracle.
If Gold Is Our Destiny
Authors: Murray Sean P.
Published: February 2024

The true story of how a group of talented volleyball players learned to put their egos aside, became a team, and changed the sport of volleyball forever.

In the early 1980s, a golden generation of volleyball players joined the U.S. men’s national team. With the Olympics coming to Los Angeles in 1984, the pressure was on to build a winning program around these exceptional athletes. But could a group of individuals put aside their egos and play as a true team to achieve Olympic gold in their home country?

In If Gold Is Our Destiny: How a Team of Mavericks Came Together for Olympic Glory, Sean P. Murray shares the incredible story of how a group of free-spirited players and their demanding coach captured the heart of a nation and became one of the greatest indoor volleyball teams of all time. As the team struggled leading up to the Olympics, head coach Doug Beal mandated a highly controversial three-week Outward Bound hike across one hundred miles in the Canyonlands and Abajo Mountains in Utah. Murray details all the internal strife and heartwarming triumphs from this unprecedented trip, as players and coaches learned to cooperate and trust one another. He reveals how the team used this newfound trust to implement an innovative approach to volleyball that changed not only their success on the court but the sport itself on a global scale.

Featuring original interviews with players, coaches, and staff, along with a foreword by three-time gold medal champion Karch Kiraly, If Gold Is Our Destiny delivers an inside look at what it takes for a group of talented individuals to overcome their differences, build a culture of excellence, and become the best in the world.
Coping with Parental Death
Authors: Shreeve Michelle
Published: February 2024

Losing a parent at any time in one’s life is difficult, but losing a parent when a teenager brings its own distinct challenges. Coping with Parental Death: Insights and Tips for Teenagers offers compassionate support for anyone struggling with the death of one or both of their parents. Through the stories of other teenagers who have lost a parent—as well as the author herself who lost her mother at a young age—you will see that you are not alone during this difficult time.

You will learn

Valuable coping methods

Different ways to honor the memory of your loved one

Strategies and advice from fellow teenagers

How to navigate the first year and important milestones

Tips for seeking out a counselor

With expert advice, useful resources, relevant organizations, and even fictional movie references to provide additional perspective, Coping with Parental Death is a valuable guide to help you face the challenging road ahead with courage and care.
Pengaruh Kualitas Sumber Daya Pelatih Dan Admin Klub Terhadap Motivasi Pengembangan Pemain Internal Persebaya Amatir
Authors: Zefania Meisya Rahmatia , Supriyono Supriyono
Published: February 2024

This research aims to investigate the influence of the quality of coach and football club administration resources. A qualitative method with a descriptive approach is used to gain in-depth insights into the factors affecting player development. The study involves participants from several football clubs, utilizing in-depth interview techniques, observations, and document analysis. Data analysis is conducted by identifying patterns of findings, comparing interview results, and compiling detailed descriptions. The main findings indicate that the quality of coach resources, including tactical and technical knowledge, communication skills, and leadership, significantly impacts player motivation. Additionally, the quality of club administration, encompassing effective management, providing adequate facilities, and team coordination, also plays a crucial role in player development. This study provides a better understanding of the complex dynamics among these factors and highlights the importance of human resource management in the context of football player development. Practical implications of this research include recommendations for improving training quality, administrative management, and psychological support to enhance motivation and success in player development within football clubs.
Strategi Memperkuat Branding Dalam Menghadapi Citra Buruk Perusahaan Pialang (Sosialisasi Ke Masyarakat)
Authors: Wardhani Nadya Puspita , Irbayuni Sulastri
Published: February 2024

This outreach activity to the community aims to build a brokerage company image branding strategy. Brokerage companies often face challenges in maintaining a positive image amidst negative perceptions that arise due to various issues and scandals involving the corporate industry. A bad image of a brokerage company can damage investor confidence and hinder long-term business growth. In Indonesia, there are still many people who do not understand investment principles. Seeing the existing problems, this community service activity provides insight and understanding for the community through training as part of the branding strategy. Participants can also have the opportunity to play golf while sharing. Thus, the insights gained by SSC participants "Sharing Cari Cuan" are not only material on how to invest, but also get other experiences from community service activities carried out.
Pengaruh Independensi, Kompetensi Dan Tekanan Waktu Terhadap Kualitas Audit
Authors: Rida Ayu Pratiwi  , Syaiful Syaiful
Published: February 2024

Examining the potential relationship between audit quality and factors like independence, competence, and time pressure is the primary goal of this study. Auditors from Surabaya-area Public Accounting Firms (KAP) make up the sample population used in this study. There were a total of 51 respondents selected using a purposive selection technique. Descriptive statistics, validity, and reliability tests were performed on the data before analysis. Following this, do the traditional set of tests for assumptions, which includes the tests for normality, multicollinearity, and heteroskedasticity. Multiple linear regression analysis is used in this study. Coefficient of determination (R2), partial test (t test), and simultaneous test (F test) are the outcomes of hypothesis testing. This study's hypothesis testing findings reveal that while time pressure does not affect audit quality, independence and competence do. Limitations of this study include the fact that the questionnaire was only distributed in the Surabaya region.
Reproductive Strategies of Sympatric Freshwater Emydid Turtles in Northern Peninsular Florida
Authors: Jackson Dale R.
Published: February 2024

Florida has the highest species diversity of emydid turtles in the New World. Four relatively large, closely related species (Pseudemys floridana, P. nelson, Trachemys scripta, and Deirochelys reticularia) occur sympatrically in lentic habitats in northern peninsular Florida, although two (P. nelsoni and T. scripta) are essentially parapatric. Fossils of Pleistocene age or older document a lengthy period of coexistence for these species in Florida. The basic reproductive strategy of all four species involves four features: (1) multiple, large clutches; (2) relatively small eggs; (3) delayed maturity; and (4) extended longevity. This same basic strategy is found in most smaller, previously studied temperate turtles. In Florida, however, the long growing season not only permits more clutches (four to six) per year but also allows for larger body sizes and consequently larger clutches than are characteristic of most temperate species. For each of the two largest species, (Pseudemys floridana and P. nelsoni) clutch size is more highly correlated with body mass or volume than with plastral length. Major temporal differences in reproduction exist among the species. Pseudemys nelsoni and Trachemys scripta nest during spring and/or summer. In contrast, P. floridana and Deirochelys reticularia begin nesting in September or October and continue through March (D. reticularia) or June (P. floridana). The two patterns are contrasted as "summer" and "winter"- nesting patterns. Field temperatures permit immediate and continuous development of eggs of summer-nesting species following oviposition. Eggs of winter-nesting species, on the other hand, become dormant below 20°C and initiate or resume development when soil temperatures exceed this in the spring. Laboratory incubation experiments suggest that innate developmental differences may exist between eggs representing each of the two nesting patterns. Hatchlings of all four Florida species, unlike most northern species, apparently do not overwinter in the nests but instead emerge during the summer rainy season. Summer-nesting is viewed as the conservative retention of a reproductive pattern typical of most north temperate reptiles. Large-bodied, fecund summer-nesting species may benefit from predator satiation. Hypothetical advantages of winter-nesting include rapid hatchling growth, reduced nest predation, and interspecific competitive advantage.
Scutellation variation in Opheodrys aestivus
Authors: Grobman Arnold B.
Published: February 2024

Variation in the scutellation of Opheodrys aestivus is analyzed. North-south clines are demonstrated in the number of ventrals and caudals and the pattern of scale row reduction. Sexual dimorphism is described for the number of ventrals, the number of caudals, the locus of dorsal scale row reduction, and the locus of the umbilical scar. Taxonomic considerations result in the recognition of four races; two are newly described (carinatus and conanti); one is resurrected (majalis Baird and Girard 1853); and the nominate race is redefined. Two additional variant populations are noted but are not given taxonomic recognition.
Pedagogical Potentials of Technological Facilities in Developing the Writing Skills of L2 Learners: AI-Era Writing
Authors:   Faculty of Arts and Humanities Kairouan, Sfax Road Km 10, Kairouan 3100, Tunisia, Haddaji Dr. Hatem
Published: February 2024

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Effect of Including Noni Leaves Meal into Basal Diet on Ca and P Intake and Digestibility in Landrace Crossbred Pig
Authors:   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Nguru David A. , Sembiring Sabarta ,   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Aryanta I Made S. ,   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Suryani Ni N. ,   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Dodu Tagu ,   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Mulik Simon E. ,   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Lawa Alvrado Bire ,   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Ndun Alberth N. ,   Animal Science Study Program, Graduate Program, University of Nusa Cendana, Dalle Nautus S. ,   Programs of Animal Husbandry Study, Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng
Published: February 2024

The study aimed at evaluating the effect of including noni meal leaves (TDM) into basal diet on Ca and P intake and digestibility in landrace crossbred pig. Data intake and feces collection was carried out for 2 weeks. There were 12 male piglets 1-2 months of age with 10.50-21.50 (average 16.70) kg (CV 18.76%) initial body weight used in the study. Randomized block design 4 treatments with 3 replicates procedure was applied in the trial. The treatment diets offered were: R0: 100% basal diet without TDM; R1: 98% basal diet + 2% TDM; R2: 96% basal diet + 4% TDM; and R3: 94% basal diet + 6% TDM. Variable evaluated were: intake and digestibility of Ca and P in pig. Statistical analyisis found that including noni leaves meal is not significant (P>0.05) in increasing either intake or digestibility of either Ca or P in pig. The conclusion is that including 2, 4, 6 % noni leaves into basal diet tends to increase both intake and digestibility of both Ca and P in pigs.
Exploring the Impact of Economic Indicators on Foreign Direct Investment: Case of Côte D'ivoire
Authors:   International finance Graduate student at Istanbul commerce university, OUATTARA ZOUMANA
Published: February 2024

This paper examines the impact of economic indicators on foreign direct investment in Côte d'Ivoire, using data from 1970 to 2022 sourced from the World Bank database. The independent variables examined include Gross Domestic Product, inflation rate, exchange rate, trade openness, and government debt, while FDI serves as the dependent variable. Through rigorous statistical analysis, including Augmented Dickey-Fuller tests, Ordinary Least Squares analysis, Johansen cointegration analysis, and Granger causality tests, the results showed that GDP and inflation rate exhibit statistically significant positive effect on FDI, suggesting that economic growth and higher inflation rates may attract foreign investment. However, variables such as exchange rate, trade openness, and government debt do not show significant impacts on FDI. The study underscores the nuanced nature of FDI determinants in Côte d'Ivoire, emphasizing the need for tailored policy interventions to foster sustained economic growth and attract foreign investment. These outcomes help to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping FDI inflows in the region, providing valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders alike
Problem of the Optimal Cartographic Projections
Authors: Frankić Krešimir
Published: February 2024

Cartographic projections are basis for the graphical representation of various territories in small scale mapping. Proper selection of projection reduces the deformation of the presented territory, which is bounded by a boundary line. In most cases, this border line is not a mathematically defined curve, which is most easily displayed in the form of a closed polygon. The optimal cartographic projections based on a selected criterion of quality are those whose constants lead to the smallest value of the criterion. In the presented work it is recommended to use Airy-Kavrajski criterion whose minimization is actually minimization of the second Euclidean norm. The solution of optimal projections of various classes is reduced to the method of least squares. Fast modern computers enable the optimization of an arbitrary territory by evaluating the selected criterion in a finite number of points.
General Map of Bosnia and Herzegovina at Scale 1:150 000
Authors: Tuno Nedim , Mulahusić Admir
Published: February 2024

General map of Bosnia and Herzegovina at scale 1:150 000 published by the Military Geographical Institute of Vienna. is one of the most important maps made on the basis of the first systematic geodetic survey of B&H. Based on the analysis of the original cartographic documents and other available data, the paper presents the most important details that characterize this map. The elements of the map are analyzed in details after a brief historical review of the circumstances that led to the creation of the map. A brief comparison of solutions adopted on this map, with those of the previous 1: 300 000 scale map, is also given in the paper. Based on the conducted research it was concluded that the General map of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the first true modern topographic map of the country. This map is a cartographic heritage of exceptional value.
The Remains of the Fortress Kaštel (Fenarlik) in Cartographic Sources of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Authors: Topoljak Jusuf , Tuno Nedim , Mulahusić Admir , Husić Aladin , Fekeža-Martinović Lidija
Published: February 2024

The fortress Kaštel (Fenarlik), located between Novi Travnik and Bugojno, probably was built in the period of middle ages. Concerning cartographic sources, it first appeared in 1883. Geodetic plans and maps from the 19th and 20th century credibly documented deterioration of the fortress remains. At first, it clearly displayed a ruin, while ultimately toponym Kaštel was the only preserved. Authors of this paper tried to identify and consolidate all relevant cartographic sources that represent the place Kaštel, together with the analysis of topographing the medieval fortresses.
Analysis of Actual Status and Needs for Real Estate Valuation Model Development in Republic of Serbia
Authors: Božić Branko
Published: February 2024

This article points out to real estate market in Republic of Serbia and main actors at the process of real estate valuation. Some international organizations at the area of property valuation were explaned, also. At the end releting to the good practice of some EU valuation systems, a proposal for new valuation system at the Republic of Serbia was explaned.
Distances Between Endpoints of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Hadžimustafić Edin
Published: February 2024

The subject of this paper is to calculate the distances between the endpoints of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of the research is to verify the accuracy of data that is in official use. Determining the astronomical-geographic position of Bosnia and Herzegovina, calculating the length of the meridians and parallels arcs approximating the Earth with an ellipsoid and also with sphere, a comparison of the obtained values, are the tasks of the research. The basic hypothesis is that official data about the distances between the endpoints of Bosnia and Herzegovina are not accurate and should be corrected. In this paper mathematical-cartographic and analytical-synthetic methods have been applyed. The results obtained should be used in cartographic, geographical, geodetic and other related scientific disciplines.
Production of Topographic Map at Scale 1:50000 in the Environment of Geodatabase
Authors: Borisov Mirko , Petrović Vladimir M.
Published: February 2024

Technological trends in the field of cartography and GIS require a different concept in the production of maps from classic cartographic publishing. The paper describes the technological procedure for the creating of a topographic map at scale of 1:50 000 in the geodata environment and based on it a cartographic-reproduction preparation for printing. At the beginning of the work, the criteria are analyzed for choosing the basic scale as initial (fundamental) scale in the system of topographic maps. After that, technical and technological solutions are described, from the modeling of map data to creating of the database. Also, procedures of cartographic reproduction preparation and printing of topographic maps are described. In the practical part of the work tools and softwares were used: ArcGIS, MicroStation and PS/M.
Positioning on the Dynamic Earth
Authors: Altiner Yüksel
Published: February 2024

Increasing mobility of people and goods, as well as the rapid growth of users of mobile devices with positioning services expands constantly the need for geospatial information. Today, the challenge for suppliers and users or sellers and buyers is how to use this information to identify and accelerate profitable measures in public and private affairs like security, environment, resource, disaster and transportation or risk assessment for industry and insurers. In this context, georeferencing of geoinformation is the key instrument to visualise the location of events of interest. This paper deals with the background of spatial reference for precise positioning on the dynamic Earth and focuses on the ETRS89 regarding applications in real-estate cadaster and similar services provided by the official authorities.
Vela and Mala Palagruža - Diomediae Insulae
Authors: Kozličić Mithad
Published: February 2024

Sailing route leading from central Dalmatia to the Gargano region was one of the most heavily travelled seaways in antiquity. On the one hand it is marked by the toponyms associated with Diomedes and his cult in historical and geographical sources (Diomedes' cape, Diomedes' city/cities, Diomedes' islands and Diomedes' sanctuary), and on the other hand by the information on the distance between the two coasts or some central Dalmatian islands and Italian coast of the Adriatic. Exceptional frequency of such sailing was supported by the fact that one could sail directly to the south or vice versa directly to the north which was of crucial importance in ancient navigation in theoretical and practical terms. Palagruža (Vela and Mala), the Islands of Diomedes in antiquity, were orientation landmarks of exceptional importance on this sea route. The text offers a detailed analysis of the most important historical and geographical information provided by the ancient writers who shed more light on such position of both islands of Palagruža in antiquity.
Henkilötietojen käsittelyn läpinäkyvyys ja joukkoliikenteen mobiilisovellukset
Authors: Mickelsson Sini , Carlsson Robin , Heino Timi , Rauti Sampsa , Leppänen Ville
Published: February 2024

Joukkoliikenteen käyttäminen on monelle kansalaiselle välttämättömyys, joten joukkoliikenteen mobiilisovelluksien toiminnan tulee olla avointa ja luotettavaa. Tässä artikkelissa tutkimme henkilötietojen käsittelyn läpinäkyvyyden toteutumista suomalaisissa joukkoliikenteen mobiilisovelluksissa havainnoimalla empiirisesti sovellusten tietosuojaselosteiden saatavuutta ja sisältöjä sekä analysoimalla teknisillä työvälineillä sovellusten tekemiä tietojen siirtoja. Henkilötietojen käsittelyn läpinäkyvyydessä vaikuttaisi tutkimuksemme perusteella olevan selkeitä puutteita: yli kolmella neljäsosalla tutkituista neljästätoista sovelluksesta ei ollut helposti saatavilla sellaista tietosuojaselostetta, joka kuvaisi henkilötietojen käsittelyä kyseisessä sovelluksessa. Havaitsimme myös, että osa sovelluksista lähetti henkilötietoja kolmansille osapuolille ja Euroopan talousalueen ulkopuolelle, vaikka sovellusten tietosuojaselosteissa ei tiedotettu tästä selkeästi käyttäjälle.
Zero emission freight transport and impacts on last mile delivery
Authors: Babjak Samuel , Yung Chirs
Published: February 2024

This literature review explores mainly the challenges and potential solutions in urban freight transportation, for last-mile logistics. The growing number of delivery vehicles in urban areas has led to problems such as traffic congestion, competition for parking spaces, noise, and air pollution. To address these issues, the paper focuses on the last mile problem in transportation logistics and the potential of disruptive innovations, a potential of disruptive innovations such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Autonomous Delivery Robots (ADRs) as alternatives to traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. It highlights the drastic operational differences between aerial drones and ADRs and the need for changes in operational procedures to fully leverage these technologies. The study also discusses routing strategies and delivery routes, emphasizing the shift from one-route delivery to a point-to- point model with the advent of autonomous vehicle technologies. The paper concludes that while these technologies can reduce costs and emissions, their effectiveness depends on the specific urban setting and operational factors.
Waqf Fundraising Strategies: A Comparison between Indonesia and Malaysia
Authors: Abdullah Yahya , Rusydiana Aam Slamet
Published: February 2024

The article aims to understand and analyze the various strategies that have been implemented in raising waqf funds in Indonesia and Malaysia. The data sources used come from Scopus indexed journals, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the information. The results of the research show that there are ten main strategies that have been implemented in the context of waqf in Indonesia and Malaysia, namely digitalization and information technology strategies, government policy strategies, local cultural system strategies, management strategies, marketing and waqf objects, new strategies offered, strategies to strengthen legal legality, strategies for understanding the behavior of waqf donors, waqf education and socialization strategies, waqf institutional strategies and word of mouth strategies. Thus, this article provides a comprehensive view of waqf fund collection strategies in Indonesia and Malaysia, which can be a basis for further development in the context of Islamic finance and waqf fund management.
The Influence of The Critical Thinking Approach on The Doomsday Faith Material on the Attitude of Hubblullah (Love of God) For Grade IX Students of SMP Pustek Serpong Kota Tangsel In 2023
Authors: Zaimuddin Zaimuddin , Mu'ti Abdul , Saprudin Aa
Published: February 2024

Indoctrinative learning approaches are still widely used by PAI teachers. According to Aceng Kosasih, PAI material is static-dogmatic in nature, especially material related to faith, so that learning that is oriented towards critical thinking is irrelevant. The material on faith until the day it ends, for example, is the lecture method that dominates it. This is very impressive considering that religious material should not only express beliefs without a true rationale. On the other hand, the learning approach can function as a tool to understand the material without changing the principles of the faith. The aim of this research is to try to develop a learning approach based on critical thinking in fostering understanding of the material on faith until the Day of Judgment and testing its effectiveness in improving the hubbullah attitude of class IX junior high school students. This type of research is a pre-experimental model with data collection techniques such as interviews, observation, documentation and tests. The data analysis technique used for qualitative data is the Miles and Huberman model, while for quantitative data the Paired Sample T Test is used which is equipped with an N-Gain calculation to see the level of increase in hubbullah's attitude. The results of the application can be taught very well and are representative in increasing understanding and fostering students' hubbullah attitudes. This can be seen from the PAI teacher assessment showing a percentage of 100%. The influence of the critical thinking approach can be observed from the results of the Paired Sample T test with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 with a comparison value of 7.754 > 2.042 ttab which means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Regarding the increase in hubbullah's attitude, it can be seen from the calculation of N-Gain = 0.35 with the improvement category being "medium"
The Influence Of Local Taxes And Local Retributions On Regional Expenditure Through Local Own-Source Revenue As A Mediating Variable During The Pandemic Period(Empirical Study In Cities/Districts In West Java)
Authors: Ervina Ervina , Hidayah Nurul
Published: February 2024

Local Own Source Revenue had been greatly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Local Taxes and Local Retribution has been decreased as many hotels, restaurants and entertainment businesses were not allowed to open. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of Local Taxes and Local Retribution during the Covid-19 pandemic on Local Own Source Revenue, which impacted on Capital Expenditures during the Covid-19 pandemic. The population in this study is 54 Local Government Yearly Financial Statement from 27 cities/regencies in West Java Province for 2020 and 2021. Sampling Method that is being used is non probability sampling method, with a total sample of 54. The independent variables of this research are Local Taxes and Local Retributions, the dependent variable of the research is Capital Expenditure and the mediation variable is Local Own Source Revenue. The research results show that Local Taxes and Local Retribution have a significant positive effect on Local Own Source Revenue and Capital Expenditures during the Covid-19 pandemic, and Local Own Source Revenue positively mediates Local Taxes and Local Retriburtion on Capital Expenditures during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Determination of the Prevalence of Different Brands of Fixed Dose Artemether/Lumefantrine Tablets Sold in Pharmacies in Uganda
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Kampala International University, Uganda, Nicholas Buyinza , Tusiimiire Jonans ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Kampala International University, Uganda, Twinomujuni Silvano ,   Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Kampala International University, Uganda
Published: February 2024

Substandard, counterfeit and falsified antimalarial agents are a big challenge to effective malaria elimination interventions mainly in developing countries. In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), the quality of antimalarial agents inclusive of AL is affected by several factors including insufficient regulation porous borders and limited funds. This study therefore focused evaluation of quality of different brands of fixed dose artemether/ lumefantrine tablets sold in Ugandan Pharmacies. This was an experimental study conducted using AL tablets obtained from different pharmacies in the different cities of Uganda purchased using mystery shopper method. The samples were screened for quality using visual inspection, assessed different physical quality parameters like weight variation, friability, disintegration and dissolution and content assay tests were also done both for the brands from the pharmacies and their correspondent LTR. The assay test was done using HPLC technique USP method. The samples were considered substandard if the API content was outside 90-110% range of the label claim. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and presented as means with standard deviations and frequencies. 400 AL samples were collected from the different Pharmacies in the different cities and the corresponding LTRs in the strengths of 20/120, 60/360 and 80/480 with commonest brands Lumartem, Lumaren and Artefan. The presence of A/L brands that are unregistered and the total assay failure of the brands of 18% for the AL tablets purchased causes alarm. Keywords: Artemether lumefantrine, quality, tablets, prevalence
Withholding Tax and Equity-Linked Financial Contracts: Has France Taken A Step Closer to Section 871(m) of the US Internal Revenue Code?
Authors: Dussau E. , Defert S.
Published: February 2024

On 15 February 2023, the French tax authorities adopted an unprecedented interpretation of article 119 bis(2) of the French Tax Code, permitting its application to certain equity-linked financial contracts entered into by French banks in a cross-border context. The French Supreme Administrative Court ruled that the administrative guidelines were unlawful. In the authors’ opinion, that is fortunate given the doubts surrounding the legality and the relevance of these guidelines. The only way forward might be for the legislator to intervene.
Charting The Course; A Systematic Review On Healthcare Leadership Styles And Their Symphony With Employee Satisfaction In Saudi Arabian Health Administration
Authors: Abdulaziz Salih Alghaylani,  , Majed Ali Alsulaimani,  , Fahad Mohammad ALgethamim,  , Majed Abdullah Al Zahrani,  , Ahmed Abdullah Al Thumali,  , Majed Abdullah Altowairqi,  , Abdullah Ali Ghalib,  , Abdallah Waslallah Awad Aljrdahi,  , Mohammed Salem Althomali,  , Meshal Eid Faleh Althagfi,  , Hatem Swalih Al Themali,  , Wafi Suhail Dehaim Alotaibi
Published: February 2024

Background; Effective leadership is essential for the success of healthcare organizations, particularly in Saudi Arabia where the healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Leadership styles within health administration roles play a significant role in shaping employee satisfaction and organizational outcomes. Understanding prevalent leadership styles and their impact on employee satisfaction is crucial for enhancing the overall performance of healthcare organizations in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose; The study aimed to evaluate prevalent healthcare leadership styles and their impact on employee satisfaction in health administration roles in Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector.

Method; A cross-sectional descriptive research design was employed, and data were collected from healthcare employees in government hospitals in Taif, Saudi Arabia. A structured questionnaire was used to assess leadership styles and employee satisfaction, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient analysis, independent t-tests, and multiple linear regressions.

Results; The study identified three prevalent healthcare leadership styles; Autocratic, Democratic, and Laissez-Faire. Significant positive correlations were found between these leadership styles and employee satisfaction. Autocratic, Democratic, and Laissez-Faire leadership styles were all positively associated with employee satisfaction. Gender differences in leadership styles and job satisfaction were also explored, revealing variations across genders within healthcare administration roles.

Conclusion; The study underscores the importance of effective leadership in healthcare administration for promoting employee satisfaction. Healthcare organizations in Saudi Arabia should prioritize leadership development programs tailored to enhance leadership skills and foster positive leadership practices. By understanding and implementing effective leadership strategies, healthcare administrators can create supportive work environments that contribute to overall employee satisfaction and organizational success.
Efecto de las obligaciones tributarias del sector artesanal de Tornería, Portoviejo
Authors: Rezabala Castro Paul Enrique , Mera Plaza Carmen Liliana
Published: February 2024

La presente investigacion tiene como principal objetivo el determinar el efecto que tiene las obligaciones tributarias con el sector artesanal de las tornerias en Portoviejo, teniendo una metodologia basada en una investigación descriptiva y documental, a su vez el diseño empleado fue no experimental, transaccional  descriptivo y de tipo cualitativos ayudándonos a responder y analizar las distintas preguntas de la problemática, por cuanto se combinan el análisis de documentos y técnicas  de campo, tales como: la encuesta y la entrevista; los datos se procesaron a través de  técnicas cualitativas: análisis de los contenidos, crítico y comparativo; en la ciudad de Portoviejo existen 16 tornerías donde realizan todo tipo de piezas, en cada una de ellas existen de 3 a 9 trabajadores dependiendo el tamaño de estos establecimientos que en su gran mayoría son microempresas, la población a investigar será a los 16 dueños o gerentes de las tornerías más sus colaboradores; concluyendo así en que la mayoría de tornerías si mantienen sus obligaciones tributarias, sin embargo, se encontró que el impacto del incumplimiento en el déficit de recaudación tributaria, se debe a la falta de conocimiento adecuado de las obligaciones tributarias por parte del artesano, por lo cual resultó en retrasos e inconsistencias, y al mismo tiempo resultó en multas y sanciones.
Enhancing the Retention of Healthcare Workers in Rural Areas: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rawas Salem , Al-Matared Saleh , Al-Hutailah Mohammed , Al-Alhareth Ali , Alyami Tholfiqar , Alyami Abdullah , Alzubaidi Ali , Al-Hutaylah Abdullah
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Rural areas globally face significant challenges in retaining healthcare workers, impacting the delivery of essential health services and exacerbating health disparities. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various strategies implemented over the last 15 years to enhance healthcare worker retention in rural settings, with the goal of identifying evidence-based interventions that can inform policy and practice to improve rural healthcare delivery. Methods: The review focused exclusively on interventional studies and clinical trials published from 2007 to 2022. A comprehensive search of multiple databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library, was conducted using specific search terms related to healthcare worker retention in rural areas. Inclusion criteria targeted studies evaluating quantifiable outcomes of retention strategies, with exclusion criteria set to omit non-interventional studies, research focused on urban settings, and non-English publications. The study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment processes were rigorously conducted to ensure the reliability of the findings. Results: Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria, revealing a broad range of interventions from financial incentives and educational programs to supportive workplace interventions and community engagement strategies. Financial incentives demonstrated a notable positive impact on retention, with risk ratios ranging from 1.2 to 1.75, indicating a 20% to 75% increase in retention rates. Supportive workplace interventions also showed effectiveness, with a risk ratio of up to 1.4. However, the results for educational and community engagement strategies were more variable, suggesting the need for tailored approaches. Conclusions: The review highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions in enhancing the retention of healthcare workers in rural areas, particularly financial incentives and supportive workplace interventions. These findings underscore the importance of implementing multifaceted, evidence-based strategies tailored to the unique challenges of rural healthcare settings to improve workforce stability and healthcare delivery.
From Wax Cylinder to Metal Disc: Transplanting Robert Lachmann’s “Oriental Music” Project from Berlin to Jerusalem on the Eve of World War II
Authors: Davies Ruth F.
Published: February 2024

Of the multidisciplinary cohort of scholars associated with the Berlin Phonogramm-Archiv in its formative decades, it is Robert Lachmann (1892–1939) who, in his approach to fieldwork and the importance he attached to it, comes closest to adopting the methods of classic ethnomusicology. In April 1935, having been dismissed from his post in the Prussian State Library under the Nazi racial laws, he took up a temporary appointment at the newly founded Hebrew University of Jerusalem with a mission to create an Archive of Oriental Music. He brought with him copies of his entire collection of some 500 wax cylinder recordings held in the Berlin Phonogramm-Archiv. Between 1935 and 1938, Lachmann made 956 recordings on metal disc documenting musical traditions of different "Eastern" communities of Palestine. His writings from this period, however, relied predominantly on research carried over from his Berlin years. The most substantial, and the first to be completed, is his monograph Jewish Cantillation and Song in the Isle of Djerba (Gesänge der Juden auf der Insel Djerba) based on his fieldwork in Djerba in 1929. In this contribution, I argue that Lachmann's pioneering study of this Tunisian Jewish community provided the methodological blueprint for much of his work in Palestine. I focus on his series of 12 radio programs, entitled "Oriental Music," transmitted by the Palestine Broadcasting Service between November 1936 and April 1937. The programs, which feature different groups living in or around Jerusalem, were illustrated by live studio performances by local musicians and singers, simultaneously recorded onto metal disc. In successive lectures, Lachmann presents fundamental ideas about the nature and evolution of musical practices and systems that are explored more fully in his Djerba monograph.
Thwarted by inadequate finances and lack of institutional support, Lachmann's work was cut short by his premature death in May 1939 and it fell to his former student, Edith Gerson-Kiwi, to pick up the threads of his project. His collecting activities, together with the comparative vision that informed them, laid the foundations for the work of subsequent generations of ethnomusicologists.
Análisis descriptivo de las publicaciones sobre violencia en las relaciones de pareja adolescentes españoles escolarizados en educación secundaria en los últimos años
Authors: Reyes Álvarez Patricia , Soriano Díaz Andrés , Martínez-Heredia Nazaret , González-Gijón Gracia
Published: February 2024

The main objective of this study is to analyse the existing scientific production in the Web of Science and Scopus databases on violence in adolescent intimate partner relationships in Spain, from 2015 to 2022. The final sample consisted of 25 documents from both databases. The study was carried out through a quantitative analysis of the selected publications. It concludes with the identification of a greater number of publications in the Web of Science database on this topic and a greater bibliographic production in the years 2020 and 2021. Violence in adolescent intimate partner relationships is a social and global health problem that requires research in order to deepen our knowledge and prevention. It is necessary to broaden the line of study on violence in adolescent relationships in Spain, since it is at this age when the way in which certain behaviours originating in relationships are interpreted will influence the way in which young people conceive their future relationships, their love for them and, more importantly, their love and respect for themselves.

El objetivo principal de este estudio es analizar la producción científica existente en las bases de datos Web of Science y Scopus sobre la violencia en las relaciones de pareja de adolescentes en España, desde 2015 a 2022. 25 documentos de ambas bases de datos han conformado la muestra final. El estudio se ha realizado mediante un análisis cuantitativo de las publicaciones seleccionadas. Se concluye con la identificación de un mayor número de publicaciones en la base de datos Web of Science sobre dicha temática y una mayor producción bibliográfica en los años 2020 y 2021. La violencia que se produce en las relaciones de pareja adolescentes es un problema social y de salud mundial que requiere de investigación para poder profundizar en su conocimiento y prevención. Es necesario ampliar la línea de estudio sobre la violencia en las relaciones de pareja de adolescentes que se dan en España, ya que es a esta edad cuando la manera de interpretar determinadas conductas que se originan en las relaciones de pareja influirá en la forma en la que los jóvenes conciben sus futuras relaciones, el amor hacia estas y más importante, el amor y respeto hacia ellos mismos.
Pengaruh Mitos-Mitos di Masyarakat Terhadap Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak
Authors: Ariandini Shanti , Sugiharto Helgi Agristia , Diana Savina Muna , Chamdiyatul Siti , Sutiani Sutiani , Oktaviani Wanda
Published: February 2024

Wujud kebudayaan yang lahir di Indonesia ini memiliki muatan nilai yang sejalan dengan kehidupan masyarakat, yaitu nilai religius, nilai toleransi, dan nilai peduli sosial. Faktor faktor sosial budaya khususnya mitos-mitos yang masih berlaku di suatu daerah tertentu merupakan salah satu penyebab komplikasi ibu hamil, bersalin dan nifas. Tujuan umum dari Praktik Intervensi Asuhan Kebidanan Komunitas ini dilaksanakan yaitu untuk mengedukasi agar meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat Terhadap Perilaku Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak di RW 07 Desa Sirnagalih Kecamatan Tamansari. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Januari 2024. Sampel yang diambil berjumlah 32 orang, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melakukan penyebaran kuesioner yang berisi pernyataan dan selanjutnya diisi oleh responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukan angka pengetahuan ibu mengenai mitos di masyarakat pada pre test adalah 43,8% dan pada post test adalah 8,4%. Hal tersebut menunjukan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu mengenai pengaruh mitos terhadap kesehatan ibu dan anak sebanyak 40,6%. Peneliti menyarankan untuk lebih memperhatikan kesehatan masyarakat terkait budaya yang berkembang secara turun temurun.