bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inconspicuous Luxury Consumption
Authors: Kuşçu Aslı Tolunay
Published: November 2020

With luxury consumption still growing fast despite various challenges such as increasing competition, rise in rental luxuries, and in counterfeits, luxury brands are challenged with an additional and complex development: consumers' interest towards inconspicuous luxury products. Being one of the major characteristics of luxury goods, conspicuousness is losing its value among some luxury shoppers necessitating a new definition for luxury and a new value proposition for luxury brands. This chapter initially provides a review on luxury and on the different motivations that determine luxury consumption. Next, socio-economic changes that trigger the shift from conspicuous to inconspicuous luxury consumption is examined briefly. And finally, a discussion on why inconspicuous consumption is valued by consumers is followed by a theoretical framework on the motivations for inconspicuous luxury brand usage. The chapter then concludes with theoretical and managerial implications.
Consumer-Brand Relationship and Use of the Website in Virtual Communication in the Luxury Furniture Industry
Authors: Lourenço Vera Lúcia , Catarino André Whiteman , Fonseca Manuel José , Sousa Bruno Barbosa
Published: November 2020

Luxury management can be considered the management of paradoxes between intangibility and functionality, rationality and emotion, modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, showing that luxury comes from creation, timelessness, emotion, excellence, heritage, and authenticity. This chapter results from two methods, a qualitative analysis, which presents an analysis grid with the most varied characteristics; these are divided into six groups: identification, content, product page, utility, entertainment and complementary relationship, speed and other presences visible on three websites of luxury furniture brands. The other method is the quantitative one, which was a questionnaire with the understanding the perceived quality of the website using the WebQual scale, as well as understanding the purchase intention and the importance of the internet in the purchase decision process.
The Usage of Social Networks and Websites in International Luxury Brand Communication
Authors: Arslandere Murat
Published: November 2020

Today, there are different digital communication opportunities that companies use to communicate with their customers. These are especially web sites and social networks. International brands are adapting to all changes in this communication environment while determining their communication strategies and then they communicate with their target audiences. Brands communicate with their target audiences and potential or unfamiliar audiences through communication opportunities without borders. This is also seen in the luxury brand market and consumers. In this study, luxury brand, luxury brand consumption, and finally website and social media applications used in international luxury brand communication are explained. In addition, comparative content analysis of corporate web sites and social media environments of Ferrari and Porsche companies, in which they are producing and marketing luxury products, were conducted and evaluations were made in the context of international luxury brand communication.
Luxury Counterfeiting
Authors: Amaral Nelson Borges
Published: November 2020

Luxury counterfeits are appealing to certain shoppers because they provide the signaling value of luxury brands at a lower price. Because of the myriad challenges facing policymakers and law enforcement, the stigma of using counterfeits has been diminishing and counterfeit sales have been on the rise. Research has been conducted on the characteristics of those more likely to purchase counterfeits, and investigations into the social and emotional motives that underlie counterfeit use have also been undertaken. Despite all of this attention, it is still unclear which levers can be utilized by law enforcement to enact demand-side limitations that will reduce the on-going proliferation of counterfeits. The chapter reviews the literature, particularly in marketing, in order to provide some insight to brand managers, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies who are attempting to curb counterfeit consumption.
Effect of Clay Minerals Heterogeneity on Wettability Measurements: Implications for CO2 Storage
Authors: Fauziah Cut Aja , Al-Khdheeawi Emad A. , Iglauer Stefan , Barifcani Ahmed
Published: November 2020

Surfaces heterogeneity is a well-investigated fact and it represents a fundamental characteristic of the rock surfaces. Many factors are responsible for this surfaces heterogeneity such as the existence of impurities, surface roughness, the arrangement of the local crystalline, and the variation in crystal faces. Although the presence of clay minerals heterogeneity has been proven previously, its effect on the wettability measurements and the CO2 storage capacity has not been studied yet. Thus, in this paper, we therefore systematically measured the contact angle (wettability) of pure clay minerals (i.e. montmorillonite, illite and kaolinite) and mixed clay mineral (i.e. 14 wt% kaolinite, 48 wt% illite and 38 wt% montmorillonite) for CO2/brine systems. For both pure and mixed clay minerals, advancing and receding contact angles were measured at various pressures (5 MPa, 10 MPa, 15 MPa and 20 MPa) and temperatures (305 K and 333 K). The results show that clay minerals heterogeneity has a significant effect on the wettability measurements. The contact angles increase with increasing pressure for both pure clays and mixed clay. However, there is a slight increase in contact angles of pure clays as the pressure increases, compared to the mixed clay. For instance, the advancing contact angles have been increased from 77⁰ to 110⁰, 53⁰ to 67⁰, and 41⁰ to 57⁰ for pure montmorillonite, illite and kaolinite, respectively, by increasing the pressure from 5 MPa to 20 MPa. Meanwhile, the contact angle of mixed clay has been increased from 47⁰ to 93⁰ (i.e. the wettability of the mixed clay minerals has been altered from weakly water-wet to intermediate-wet) at the same pressures increase (from 5 MPa to 20 MPa). Furthermore, the results illustrate that the contact angle of both pure and mixed clay slightly reduce with increasing temperature from 305 K and 333 K. Thus, we conclude that clay minerals heterogeneity affects the clay wettability and leads to increase the contact angle at high pressures. Consequently, clay minerals heterogeneity reduce the CO2 storage capacity and containment security at high pressures. This study has important implications for deep geological carbon sequestration, CO2 dynamics and spreading in the geological reservoir.
Effects of Structured Aerobic Exercise on Selected Clinical Profiles of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Ekechukwu Nmachukwu Ifeoma , Anwara Stella Udumma , Mgbeojedo Ukamaka Gloria , Chijioke Olive U. , Onwukwe Okechukwu Steven , Ezugwu Uchechukwu Anthonia , Ekechukwu Echezona Nelson Dominic , Okoronkwo Ijeoma L.
Published: November 2020

This review sought to examine the pooled effects of Aerobic Exercise (AeroEx) on the glycemic, lipid, cardiovascular, and anthropometric profiles as well as the quality of life (QoL) of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Major electronic databases were searched systematically to identify randomized controlled studies that examined the effects of AeroEx in with T2DM. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated using the PEDro scale. Meta-analysis was performed on a given outcome when appropriate. Twelve trials fulfilled the selection criteria. Most of the studies prescribed AeroEx using treadmill (41.7%) or cycle ergometer (58.3%), at a moderate training intensity (58.3%) for ≥3 days/week (100%), 41–60 min/day (66.7%) and for ≥16 weeks (41.6%). Meta-analysis showed a significant effect on glycemic profiles (glycated hemoglobin [SMD = –2.06; CI = –2.34, –1.79], fasting blood glucose [SMD = –1.20; CI = –1.45, –0.95]), lipid profiles (total cholesterol [SMD = –1.35; CI = –1.58, –1.12], low-density lipoprotein [LDL] [SMD = –0.67; CI = –1.22, –0.12]), cardiovascular profiles (maximum oxygen consumption [SMD = 0.58; CI = 0.20, 0.96], diastolic blood pressure [SMD = –0.40; CI = –0.60, –0.21]), anthropometric profiles (percentage body fat [SMD = –1.09; CI = –1.37, –0.82], BMI [SMD = –1.81; CI = –2.16, –0.87]) and QoL (SMD = 2.23; CI = 1.56, 2.90) in favor of AeroEx. In conclusion, chronic AeroEx with moderate intensity induces glycemic control, regulates the lipid profiles, promotes cardiovascular health, and improves overall QoL of patients with T2DM.
Conflict of Interest in Physician–Pharmaceutical Industry Interactions
Authors: Ezeome Ijeoma Victoria
Published: November 2020

Collaboration between physicians and the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries results in the development of products of great benefit to the public. However, when these interactions negatively influence professional judgments at the expense of the goals of medicine, it becomes a cause of great concern. The objective of this simple review was to bring to the fore the conflicts that exist between these two important areas of patient care and to suggest ways to prevent it in Nigeria. A literature search in the PubMed, Medline, and Web of Science databases was done using the terms conflict of interest, physician, pharmaceutical, medical practice, detailing, biomedical research, bioethics, prescribing pattern, singly or in combination to identify relevant articles. The results are arranged based on the themes of related published articles. This review shows that interactions between physicians and the pharmaceutical industry have multiple areas of conflict ranging from reduction in the quality of patient care, loss of objectivity in professional education, scientific integrity, and the public’s trust in medicine. Interaction between pharmaceutical sales representatives (PSRs) and physicians commonly occur in Nigeria, affecting prescribing behavior. There is no specific regulation in place to protect against ensuing conflicts. There is a need to put in place educational programs to increase awareness among physicians of the effects of such interactions, while also instituting and implementing stringent policies curtailing physician–pharmaceutical industry and PSR relationships.
Impact of Sleep Patterns on the Academic Performance of Medical Students of College of Medicine, University of Nigeria
Authors: Agu Augustine Uchechukwu , Esom Emmanuel Anayochukwu , Chime Samuel Chukwudi , Anyaeji Pamela Somke , Anyanwu Godson Emeka , Obikili Emmanuel Nebeuwa
Published: November 2020

Background:

Sleep is necessary for physical and cognitive health; these functions are susceptible to be impaired by sleep deprivation. This study evaluated the sleep patterns of the medical students and the impact they have on their academic performance.

Materials and Methods:

One hundred and ninety-three third-year medical students (122 males and 73 females) participated in the study. The students’ sleep patterns were obtained through a structured questionnaire which was divided into two sections: section 1 was used to obtain the students’ demographic data, and section 2 was used to determine the students’ sleep durations, latency, and qualities. Data on their academic performance were obtained from the results of their second-year MBBS professional examination. Descriptive analysis was done and associations between academic performance and the variables were determined using Student’s t-test, χ
2 tests, and Spearman’s correlation test.

Results:

Fifty-nine percent of the students were sleep-deprived and 41% slept for 6 h or more, 42% had sleep latency of less than 10 min, and 60% frequently or sometimes wakeup at night, while 44.1% felt sleepy during school hours. The academic performance correlated positively with sleep duration (P < 0.001), whereas the correlation with sleep latency and quality was negative. The students who were sleep-deprived had poor academic performance and those with short sleep latency had a better academic performance.

Conclusion:

Poor sleep duration, long sleep latency, and poor sleep qualities negatively affected the academic performance of the students.
Lower Limb Amputations in Nigeria
Authors: Onwuasoigwe Okechukwu , Okwesili Ikechukwu C. , Onyebulu Leonard O. , Nnadi Emmanuel C. , Nwosu Arinze D.G.
Published: November 2020

Background:

The most common indication for lower limb amputations in Nigeria is not known. Almost all studies on amputations in Nigeria considered lower and upper extremities together and report varying leading indications. Major lower limb amputation imposes a significant health burden on the patient and deserves effort at its prevention. The aim of the present study was to determine the predominant indication and patterns of lower limb amputations from a Nigerian premier teaching hospital to enable appropriate preventive recommendations.

Materials and Methods:

The operative records of patients who underwent lower limb amputation surgeries in the premier University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, east of Nigeria, between January 2013 and December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed for the indications, levels of amputations, and patient characteristics.

Results:

Ninety-three unilateral lower limb amputations were performed within the 5-year period. There were 52 (55.9%) males with an M:F ratio of 1.3:1. The mean age of the patients was 52.23 years. Trans-tibial amputation was more commonly performed (51.6%), followed by trans-femoral (45.2%). Diabetic foot (DF) gangrene constituted the dominant indication (57%) and accounted for 54.8% of all the major amputations. The next common indication was tumors (19.3%). Foot gangrene from diabetes and from nondiabetic peripheral arterial diseases (10.8%) accounted for 67.8% of the indications.

Conclusions:

Major lower limb amputations predominate from this study, with peripheral vascular diseases (PVDs), especially due to diabetes mellitus, being the leading cause. Appropriate public health advocacy on DF complications and establishment of comprehensive multidisciplinary foot-care services, capable of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of early DF lesions, will help reduce the incidence of DF gangrene. This measure will, no doubt, lower the high rate of major lower limb amputations.
The Application of the Downsizing Method Based on Employee Attendance Data in Oversized Public Utility Companies Founded by the Republic of Serbia Local Self-Government Units
Authors: Komazec Stefan , Krivokapić Jovan , Todorović Ivan
Published: November 2020

The aim of this paper has two directions. The first one is our attempt to define new method and procedure for estimating surplus of employees in the public sector, as one of the tools for public sector control. The second direction is the analysis of the public sector at the local level in Serbia, where overstaffing in public utility companies, founded and owned by Local Self-Government Units in Serbia, was analyzed using specific methods. The conclusions have been made on the basis of the restructuring projects carried out in over 20 public utility companies, which included over 20,000 employees.
New Tourist Tax as a Tool for Municipalities in the Czech Republic
Authors: Radvan Michal
Published: November 2020

The Czech Republic is one of many states where the new legal regulation of tourist taxes was introduced to limit the shortcomings of the original regulation. The aim of this paper is to define the opportunities and threats of the new regulation in the Czech Republic in the area of tourist taxes. To achieve the purpose of this article, the tourist tax is defined and Czech legal regulation valid until the end of 2019 and since 2020 in the given area is analysed. The hypothesis that the new regulation is perfect and ideal for the tax administration and for the municipalities was confirmed only partially. While most of the critical issues were solved and the new tourist charge is a good step for both municipalities and the tax administration, the charge rate of 21 CZK in 2020, resp. 50 CZK in the following years is not adequate. With the new regulation, municipalities got new opportunities, primarily to increase their revenues. The single tourist charge makes the system easier for all stakeholders: for municipalities, for tourists, and for quartermasters. Issues arise especially concerning the simplified evidence and the non-chargeable long-term stays. Municipalities should be particularly careful when defining the exemptions and differentiating the charge rate for specific dates in the year, or specific parts of the municipality. The unequal treatment might be seen as discrimination or even unfair public incentive.
Forms of Commercial Companies and Partnerships Designed for Municipal Services Management by the Commune in Polish law: The Legislation as it Stands (de lege lata) and as it should Stand (de lege ferenda)
Authors: Kozieł Grzegorz
Published: November 2020

The article points to the forms of commercial companies and partnerships, provided for in Polish law, i.e. the Act of 2000 – Commercial Companies Code in conjunction with the provisions of the Act of 1996 on municipal services management, that can be used by a commune to run municipal services management – in particular in the procedure of their incorporation  or accession to them by the commune (or holding their shares) – both in the public sphere and outside that sphere, taking into account the diverse views expressed in the literature so far relating to that issues, and extended from March 2021 based on the Act of 2019 amending the Commercial Companies Code with simple joint stock company, a catalogue of commercial companies and partnerships in general, the legal relationship between the provisions of Articles 2, 9 and 10 Act on municipal economy, the specific conditions for the incorporation (and acceding to) by  the commune  (or holding share rights) of commercial companies/partnerships outside the public service sphere, as well as related legal categories of companies/partnerships acting for the benefit of local government and other companies/partnerships important for the development of the commune, as well as proposals for the law as it should stand (de lege ferenda) in this area.
Bases of International Cooperation of Local Governments
Authors: Krukowska-Siembida Paulina
Published: November 2020

At the turn of the 21st century, we witnessed a civilisational change that resulted in decentralisation and deconcentration of power. As a result, international cooperation between local authorities has increased. This article is to indicate the legal basis for international local government activities, forms of cooperation and their impact on regional development. The legal bases for this cooperation can be classified as follows: 1. Sources of public international law, 2. EU Community law, 3. Sources of national law. Having this in mind, the article will discuss the selected legal bases for international self-government activity in Europe, starting with the acquis of the Council of Europe, then moving on to the activities of the European Union. Finally, an analysis of forms of international cooperation of local government units in Poland are going to be presented. These considerations are largely of a theoretical nature, based in particular on jurisprudential analysis.
On the Legal Basis of the Lawmaking by Local Self-Governments – an International Overview
Authors: Fabian Adrian
Published: November 2020

The lawmaking by the local self-governments is one of the most characteristic of their activities. We can say, that municipal lawmaking is a universal part of the local self-government’s operation. This function is recognized by the Charta of Local Self Governments also. But, when we analized the scope of the lawmaking of the local self-governments in several countries, we will find as many differences, as similarities. This paper’s goal is to present an overview on the lawmaking of local self-governments, from international aspect, to point out those elements in the represented countries, which elements can highlight the main objects, legal meaning and background of local self-government’s lawmaking. The article deals from the point of view of its theme separated Western and Eastern European countries, USA and Canada, as well.
Opieka Krakowskiego Towarzystwa Dobroczynności nad ołtarzem i obrazem Matki Boskiej w Bramie Floriańskiej w XIX i na początku XX wieku
Authors: Barnaś-Baran Ewa
Published: November 2020

The care of the Cracow Charitable Society over the altar and painting of Our Lady at the Florian Gate in the 19th and early 20th centuries The aim of this article is to present the actions taken by the Cracow Charitable Society in order to protect the altar and the painting in the Florian Gate. The image of Our Lady was handed over to the Society for care in 1817, which it provided until the communist authorities disbanded the Society in 1951. In order to renovate the painting and altar, the Society mainly raised funds through public sacrifices and donations of individual people. Among the benefactors there were many affluent and well-known people from Cracow, as well as anonymous individuals. Source materials reveal that the image was revered both by the inhabitants of Cracow and its surroundings and that the religious services held there in the 19th century were infused with patriotic spirit. Next to the painting an alms box was placed for financial donations to the poor who were cared for by the Society – it had the highest income among all the poor boxes in Cracow. Today, the Florian Gate still houses an altar with a painting, which is currently under the care of the Daughters of Charity.
Dua/İnanç Tekerlemelerinin Geçmişten Bugüne İşlevleri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: AYAZ Berna
Published: November 2020

Anonim halk edebiyatı ürünlerinden olan tekerlemeler, anlatıları türleriyle beraber kullanılarak dinleyiciyi anlatıya hazırlama, oyunlarda ebe ya da eş seçimini belirleme, bireyi eğlendirme vb. işlevlere sahiptirler. Tekerlemeler genellikle bağlı bulundukları türle beraber değerlendirilmektedir. Araştırmacılarca tekerlemeler çeşitli şekillerde sınıflandırılmıştır. Bu sınıflandırmalardan biri de dua/inanç tekerlemeleridir. Dua/inanç tekerlemelerinin de çeşitli alt başlıkları bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada dua/inanç tekerlemelerinden yatak/uyku duaları olarak adlandırılan tekerlemelerin işlevi ve bugünkü aktarım durumu üzerinde durulmuştur. Yatak ya da uyku tekerlemeleri olarak adlandırılan bu tekerlemeler genellikle aile büyükleri tarafından ilk çocukluk döneminde dua olarak öğretilmektedir. Yatak/uyku tekerlemeleri aktaran ve dinleyen için dua niteliği taşımaktadır. İslam dininin gerekleri ve temel unsurları tekerleme formunda küçük yaşta çocuklara öğretilmektedir. Günümüz modern dünyasında ise bu tekerlemelerin aktarımı, dinleyeni noktasında değişmeler görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada uyku/yatak tekerlemeleri işlevsel açıdan değerlendirilmiştir. Tekerlemelerin içeriği, uyumadan önce tekrar edilen bu tekerlemelerin uyuyup uyanma sürecindeki işlevi, dinin temel öğelerini ezberletme ve hatırlatma noktasındaki etkisi çeşitli açılardan ele alınarak tartışılmıştır. Konuyla ilgili olarak daha önce yapılan çalışmalarda yer alan ve kişisel arşivimizde bulunan metinlerden yararlanılmıştır.
A Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Preventive Health After Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Milligan James , Burns Stephen , Groah Suzanne , Howcroft Jeremy
Published: November 2020

Objective: Provide guidance for preventive health and health maintenance after spinal cord injury (SCI) for primary care providers (PCPs). Main message: Individuals with SCI may not receive the same preventive health care as the general population. Additionally, SCI-related secondary conditions may put their health at risk. SCI is considered a complex condition associated with many barriers to receiving quality primary care. Attention to routine preventive care and the unique health considerations of persons with SCI can improve health and quality of life and may prevent unnecessary health care utilization. Conclusion: PCPs are experts in preventive care and continuity of care, however individuals with SCI may not receive the same preventive care due to numerous barriers. This article serves as a quick reference for PCPs.
Trilateral Talks on the Filling and Annual Operation of the GERD: Competing Demands and the Need for Revisiting the Status quo towards a Negotiated Settlement
Authors: Ermyas Admasu Wolde  , Abiot Desta Habte
Published: November 2020

The Nile River Basin, with eleven riparian countries, lacks any agreed-upon basin-wide legal framework. Attempts at effective management and utilization of water resources inclusive of all countries along the basin have not been possible due to lack of consensus on the legal basis of already exiting colonial-era agreements that allocate an absolute share of the Nile water to Egypt and Sudan by excluding most of the upper riparians. The review has specifically focused on the trilateral negotiation processes between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt since November 2019 on the filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Ethiopia has been constructing since 2011. It has made a thorough review of a series of events and processes through which the negotiation has passed to conduct a critical analysis of facts, and has suggested reflections on the way forward. It considers the need for political will and flexibility of the negotiating parties to reconcile existing contradictory positions. To this end, pursuing a revisionist approach to take the dynamic socio-economic realities and development needs of co-basin countries is commendable. This further requires renegotiating long existed colonial-era agreements and formulating a basin-wide legal framework in line with existing international standards. Focusing on technical and expertise level of discussions and outcomes would minimize over politicization and specifically would help to address the negative impacts of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and optimize positive externalities. Peace is a necessity than any other option among the co-basin countries and the only avenue towards sustainable resolution of disputes. Negotiating in good faith and in a ‘give and take’ modality needs to be a second to none alternative to the parties. The international community may also need to play a neutral and genuine role to assist the parties to settle their differences amicably and reach a final negotiated settlement.
Aufbruch ins sozialistische Paradies – Propagandaplakate der frühen Volksrepublik China: Ausstellung in der Universitätsbibliothek Bochum 2. März - 10. April 2018
Authors: Vosen Patrick , Schönsee Riccarda , Bemnarek Anja , Gennert Laura , Tournée Antonia , Buchsteiner Laura-Marie , Klein Verena , Rau Anna-Maria , Wetterkamp Sabrina , Schröder Corinna , Graskamp Annika , Li Junmin , Wen Jialu
Published: November 2020

Die 1950er Jahre waren eine Zeit der Kampagnen zur Industrialisierung, Modernisierung und der Verwirklichung der sozialistischen Vision. Was Realität werden sollte, zeigen die Propagandaplakate. Die Studierenden des Seminars Plakatkunst und Propaganda in der frühen Volksrepublik China haben beispielhafte Exemplare der groß angelegten Kampagnen aus der Plakatsammlung des Amsterdamer International Institute of Social History ausgewählt. Diese haben sie im Hinblick auf ihren historischen Kontext untersucht und die Ergebnisse auf zusätzlichen Infoplakaten zusammengefasst. Der Katalog zeigt die Exponate und vermittelt die entsprechenden zeit- und kunsthistorischen Hintergründe.
Uji Organoleptik Tepung Ampas Tahu Dengan Variasi Lama Pengeringan
Authors: Dewi Rahmawati Yuniarti , Solikhin Akhmad , Fera Melly
Published: November 2020

Penelitian pembuatan tepung ampas tahu bertujuan untuk mengurangi limbah pengolahan tahu sehingga menjadi bahan yang lebih berdaya guna Metode penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri 5 (lima) perlakuan 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, dan 90 menit dengan diulang sebanyak 3 (tiga) kali. Pengujian data penelitian meliputi uji organoleptik. Data hasil pengujian dianalisis menggunakan analasis sidik ragam atau ANOVA dan uji lanjut Duncan,s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil penelitian uji organoleptik warna menunjukkan berpengaruh nyata dengan P6 sebagai perlakuan ideal menghasilkan warna putih kekuningan. Hasil uji organoleptik bau berpengaruh nyata dan tepung yang dihasilkan tidak berbau dengan lama 90 menit proses pengeringan. Hasil uji organoleptik rasa berpengaruh nyata dan tepung yang dihasilkan memiliki rasa khas ampas tahu. Hasil uji organoleptik tekstur berpengaruh nyata dan tepung yang dihasilkan memiliki tekstur tidak menggumpal dan halus.
Hubungan Perilaku Keluarga Sadar Gizi (Kadarzi) Dan Perilaku Hidup Bersih Sehat (PHBS) Dengan Status Gizi Balita 24-59 Bulan
Authors: Amellia Rizki , Wahyani Anggray Duvita
Published: November 2020

Data profil Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Brebes tahun 2018, diketahui hasil Pemantauan Status Gizi (PSG) yaitu dapat diketahui prevalensi balita gizi buruk sebesar 0,25%, balita gizi kurang sebesar 2,25%, persentase keluarga berperilaku Kadarzi sebesar 84% dan persentase rumah tangga berperilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (rumah sehat) sebesar 79%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis hubungan Perilaku Keluarga Sadar Gizi (KADARZI) dan Perilaku Hidup Bersih Sehat (PHBS) dengan Status Gizi Balita Usia 24-59 Bulan. Desain penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Jumlah sampel 50 Balita. Pengambilan sampel secara simple random sampling. Uji yang dilakukan Chi-square (α=0,05) dan regresi logistic dengan tingkat kepercayaan (95%). Intrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 64% balita memiliki status gizi kurang, 36% balita memilliki status gizi baik, 36% keluarga berperilaku Kadarzi dan 64%, keluarga berkategori PHBS baik 38% dan 62% keluarga kategori PHBS kurang baik. Analisis data menunjukkan ada hubungan signifikan antara perilaku Kadarzi dengan status gizi (p=0,000, OR=65,34). Terdapat hubungan signifikan antara PHBS dengan status gizi (p=0,000, OR=23,17). Ada hubungan yang signifikan perilaku Kadarzi dan PHBS dengan status gizi balita usia 24-59 bulan
FORMULASI SEDIAAN NANOEMULSI EKSTRAK DAUN MANGROVE Avicennia Marina DENGAN VIRGIN COCONUT OIL SEBAGAI FASE MINYAK
Authors: Budiarto Widi , Rochmah Nikmah Nuur , Setiyabudi Lulu
Published: November 2020

Mangrove Avicennia marina merupakan jenis tumbuhan yang dapat memberikan manfaat, yakni memiliki aktivitas antimalaria, aktivitas sitotoksik, anti nematoda, antibakterial dan antiviral. Bentuk sediaan dengan penghantaran yang buruk dapat menurunkan bioavailabilitas dan menyebabkan obat tidak dapat menghasilkan efek terapi secara optimal. Nanoemulsi mempunyai beberapa keunggulan, diantaranya transparan sehingga secara estetika lebih menarik, memiliki viskositas rendah sehingga saat diaplikasikan lebih mudah menyebar pada kulit dan stabil secara termodinamika. Ekstraksi dilakukan menggunakan metode maserasi  dengan metanol sebagai pelarut. Nanoemulsi dibuat menjadi 3 formula dengan konsentrasi VCO pada F1 1,96 gr; F2 2,16 gr; dan F3 2,36 gr sebagai fase minyak, sorbitol, polisorbat 80. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui karakteristik fisik serta stabilitas nanoemulsi. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu formulasi sediaan nanooemulsi ekstrak daun Avicennia marina memiliki karakteristik fisik berupa nanooemulsi tipe (m/a), dengan nilai pH berkisar antara 4 - 5, dan indeks turbiditas 78,4% - 98,9%. Sediaan stabil setelah dilakukan cycling test.
Identifikasi Zat Pewarna Makanan Rhodamin B Pada Jajanan Mie Lidi Di Sekolah Kecamatan Ajibarang Kabupeten Banyumas 2020
Authors: Khumaeni Eko Hidayaturrohman , Ubanayo Kristian , Karomah Yulia Maulidatul
Published: November 2020

Mie lidi merupakan salah satu makanan ringan yang dijual dengan warna menarik, harganya murah sehingga digemari oleh anak-anak. Pewarna sintetis yang sering digunakan adalah rhodamin B. Tujuan penelitian: untuk mengetahui cara memisahkan zat rhodamin B dalam mie lidi, metode analisis yang tepat untuk menguji zat rhodamin B dalam mie lidi dan kadar rhodamin B yang terkandung dalam sampel mie lidi. Sampel mie lidi diambil di tiga sekolah kecamatan Ajibarang. Metode penelitian deskriptif dengan melakukan observasi. Variabel Penelitian variabel bebas, variabel terikat, variabel terkendali. Hasil uji KLT sampel A merah gelap Rf 0,85 ; sampel B kuning keruh Rf 0,69; sampel C merah terang Rf 0,77; standar Rhodamin merah muda Rf 0,78. Artinya sampel C positif karena nilai Rf sampel = Rf standar Rhodamin B. Hasil uji SPEKTRO UV-VIS absorbansi Ekstrak sampel diperoleh 0,175 pada panjang gelombang 555 nm. Berdasarkan nilai absorbansi yang diperoleh dapat diketahui bahwa konsentrasi sampel sebesar -0,1840 ppm. kesimpulan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat Rhodamin B dalam sampel yang kuantitasnya  sangat kecil hingga hasil dari perhitungan kadar menunjukkan nilai minus (-). Hal ini dikarenakan ekstrak sampel yang diperoleh memiliki kepekatan yang sangat rendah sehingga nilai absorbansinya (y) lebih kecil dari nilai konstanta (a).
DAMPAK UJARAN KEBENCIAN DI MEDIA SOSIAL PADA PENGGUNAAN BAHASA INDONESIA PADA WARGA KEPUNDUHAN
Authors: Subekti Rosalina , Anismaditya Primadina
Published: November 2020

Masyarakat perlu mengetahui apa itu berita hoax untuk mencegah atau mengurangi dampak negatif dari berita hoax tersebut, serta bersikap lebih bijaksana dalam menanggapi perkembangan teknologi informasi dan menelaah kebenaran dari informasi sebelum dibagikan ke orang lain. Cepatnya penyebaran informasi tetap perlu disikapi dengan tenang dan jernih. Masyarakat harus lambat dalam mempercayai informasi yang diperoleh dengan memastikan kembali ke beberapa sumber yang terpercaya. Adanya “Sosialisasi Anti Hoaks” ini bertujuan untuk mengenalkan kepada warga Desa Kepunduhan Kecamatan Kramat Kabupaten Tegal. Memberikan sosialisasi kepada warga Desa Kepunduhan Kecamatan Kramat Kabupaten Tegal akan pentingnya mengakses berita. Untuk solusinya sendiri masyarakat tentu harus menyaring berita terlebih dahulu tidak langsung mensharringnya. Tentu jika hal demikian bisa dilakukan akan sedikit mengurangi berita hoaks dimedia sosisal seperti facebook. Twitter, Instagram, Whatshap, dan media sosial lainnya. Dan diharapkan masyarakat harus sedikit pandai menilai mana yang berita hoaks bohongan alias rekayasa dan mana yang real nyata kebenarannya.
D+E: fundamentos, problemática y soluciones pedagógicas
Authors: Maya Jorge
Published: November 2020

En mercados saturados, el diseño para las emociones, D+E, es una alternativa para ofrecer beneficios al usuario que otros productos competidores no presentan. No obstante, el D+E basado sólo en la intuición puede derivar en soluciones estereotipadas que serán desatendidas en el mercado o que no generarán en el usuario las emociones deseadas por el diseñador o empresa. Este artículo aborda los principales problemas que implica la pedagogía de los métodos del D+E y ofrece fundamentos, clarificando qué son las emociones, cuáles son sus componentes y cómo se diferencian de otros sentimientos afectivos y mostrando los mecanismos que explican su estructura y formación. Se presenta una variedad de métodos del D+E, desde baja hasta altamente estructurados, y se examina cómo se adaptan a diversas condiciones de los alumnos y de las empresas. Se presentan ejemplos resultantes de dichos métodos. Finalmente, se discuten los problemas disciplinares y epistemológicos del campo.
Caracterización de la calidad física y sensorial de café de Cirialo – La Convención Cusco-Perú
Authors: Márquez-Romero Fanny Rosario , Huamán Sandra , Carrión Sánchez Hilka Mariela , Peña Valdeiglesias Joel , Cabrera Márquez Sara
Published: November 2020

Con la finalidad de caracterizar la calidad del café de Cirialo - La Convención – Cusco –Perú, se evaluaron 90 muestras de café (Coffea arabica L.) variedad Typica y Catimor, producidos entre 900 a 1710 m de altitud en la microcuenca de Cirialo. Se utilizó la metodología estandarizada de la Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) para las variables calidad física y sensorial; las muestras de café cerezo se obtuvieron mediante cosecha selectiva, fermentación en el mismo día de cosecha, lavado con agua limpia y secado solar sobre mallas. Las muestras fueron evaluadas por tres catadores certificados Q Grader. Se concluye que la región de Cirialo presenta condiciones agroecológicas óptimas para la producción de café de alta calidad. Sus características físicas: café verde (83.57 %), rendimiento físico (81.11 %), defectos (1.97 %), densidad (741.00 g L-1), humedad (11.63 %) y cascarilla (16.36 %) mostraron que el café de Cirialo presenta buena calidad física. El promedio de calidad sensorial fue 82.17 puntos, aroma (7.56), sabor (7.51), sabor residual (7.37), acidez (7.54), cuerpo (7.48), uniformidad (10.00), balance (7.34), taza limpia (10.00), dulzor (10.00) y puntaje de catador (7.37), características que lo clasifican como café “Premium”.
Efecto de efluentes municipales en el crecimiento y contenido de lípidos de la microalga Scenedesmus acutus en laboratorio
Authors: Vásquez de la Cruz Elizabeth , Zavaleta Gámez Tatiana , Mendoza Espinoza Sorayda , Merino Moya Juan Fernando
Published: November 2020

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de las aguas residuales municipales (ARM) de la laguna de estabilización secundaria “Las Gaviotas”, (Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash-Perú). sobre el crecimiento poblacional y contenido de lípidos de la microalga Scenedesmus acutus. Los ensayos fueron realizados por triplicado dosificando cultivos de S. acutus con 25, 50, 75 y 100 % de ARM y un cultivo control con HM (Merino, 1999) durante siete días. Las concentraciones 50, 75 y 100 % de ARM alcanzaron mayores tasas de crecimiento (u) que el control (0,461; 0,467; 0,479 y 0,453 día-1, respectivamente) y elevados contenidos de lípidos (24,47; 23,94; 23,64 y 21,78 %), para los cultivos dosificados con 50, 75, 100% de ARM y control, respectivamente en el quinto día. El contenido de nitrógeno fue menor en los cultivos dosificados con ARM. Los cultivos de S. acutus dosificados con ARM presentaron altas tasas de crecimiento y contenido de lípidos que los controles, debido al menor contenido de nitrógeno.
Efecto de la inoculación de micorrizas arbustivas en la evaluación agronómica de cuatro tipos de pastos en el cantón Pedernales, provincia de Manabí, Ecuador
Authors: Solís Canchingre Elber Vinicio , Intriago Mendoza Henry Othón , Noa Monzón Alfredo , Zambrano Barcia Tyrone Antonio , Andrade Almeida Jacinto Atanacio
Published: November 2020

En el Ecuador la actividad ganadera tiene un rol importante, es conocido que la alimentación del ganado básicamente es en torno a las gramíneas, por ser el alimento natural y de bajo costo que crece en los potreros. Evaluar los datos agronómicos de los pastos con la inoculación de micorrizas arbusculares y contrastar con las gramíneas que no fueron inoculadas, es de importancia ya que se logró obtener información sobre si es conveniente el uso de estos hongos para mejorar los rendimientos agronómicos en los pastos tropicales. Los datos que se evaluaron son altura de planta, diámetro de tallo, largo de hoja, ancho de hoja, peso de planta (g), rendimiento kg/ha, las gramíneas sometidas a esta investigación son: Brizanta, Urochloa brizantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) R. D. Webster; Saboya, Panicum maximum Jacq.; Tanzania, Panicum maximum cv. Tanzania) y Pangola, Digitaria eriantha Steud. Todos los taxones con que se experimentó tienen una dependencia de micorrizas de aproximadamente el 80%.
ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNDE PSİKOLOJİK SAĞLAMLIK İLE YAŞAMIN ANLAMI VE ALGILANAN SOSYAL DESTEK ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: EKER Halime , TAŞ İbrahim , ANLI Gazanfer
Published: November 2020

Bu araştırmanın amacı, üniversite öğrencilerinde yaş, cinsiyet, sosyal destek ve yaşamın anlamının psikolojik sağlamlığı yordayıp yordamadığını araştırmaktır. Araştırma grubunu 436 üniversite öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Bunların 142’si (%32.6) erkek, 294’ü (%67.4) kadındır. Katılımcıların yaşları 17-31 arasında değişmekte olup, yaş ortalamaları 20.40’tür. Veri toplamak için Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Yaşamın Anlamı Ölçeği, Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği ve Psikolojik Sağlamlık Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Normallik varsayımlarının karşılandığı görüldükten sonra analizlere geçilmiştir. Psikolojik sağlamlık ile aileden algılanan sosyal destek, arkadaştan algılanan sosyal destek ve mevcut yaşam anlamı arasında pozitif ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Psikolojik sağlamlığın, cinsiyet, aileden algılanan sosyal destek, arkadaştan algılanan sosyal destek ve mevcut yaşam anlamı tarafından yordandığı tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler alan yazın ışığında tartışılmıştır.
EĞİTİM DENETİMİ ALANINDAKİ LİSANSÜSTÜ TEZLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ÖNER Ömer , TÜRKOĞLU Muhammet Emin
Published: November 2020

Bu çalışmanın amacı eğitim denetimi konusundaki lisansüstü tezlerinin belirlenen bazı değişkenler aracılığıyla incelenmesidir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada, Yükseköğretim Kurulu Tez Merkezinde yer alan ve erişim izni olan 150 adet lisansüstü eğitim tezi içerik analizi yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bulgularını göre Türkiye’de 1990 ile 2017 yılları arasında, eğitim denetimi konusunda en fazla tez 2011 yılında yazılmıştır. Konu ile ilgili 43 ayrı üniversitede tez çalışması yapılmış, en fazla tez Yeditepe Üniversitesi’nde (21) üretilmiştir. Doktora kademesinde ise en fazla tez Fırat Üniversitesi’nde (3) üretilmiştir. İncelenen çalışmalarda en çok işlenen konu, denetime yönelik olarak eğitim paydaşlarının algı ve görüşleri başlığında toplanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında incelenen tezlerin çoğunda nicel yöntem ve tarama deseni kullanılmıştır. Nitel yöntemlerle yapılan çalışmaların sayısı oldukça az, karma yöntemlerin kullanıldığı çalışmaların sayısı ise yetersiz görünmektedir. Araştırmaların % 68’inde veri toplama aracı olarak anket ve ölçek kullanılmıştır. Araştırmalarda en fazla kullanılan veri analizi yöntemi t-testidir. Araştırma sonucunda, eğitim yönetimi alanında deneysel araştırmalara ve kuram geliştirmeye yönelik özgün çalışmalara ihtiyaç olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır.
Institutional Development beyond the Crisis
Authors: Cavalcanti Bianor Scelza , Marques Guilherme R. Garcia
Published: November 2020

This paper argues that, despite the current crisis in Brazil, many steps have been taken to strengthen its institutional capacity regarding the way of doing business and dealing with public-private partnerships as concerns fiscal and budgetary responsibility, as well as making politics in the country more transparent, accountable and focused on the common good
Electronic Democracy Mechanisms
Authors: Alguliyev Rasim , Yusifov Farhad
Published: November 2020

Different approaches exist to notions of e-government and e-democracy in scientific literature. Analyzing these approaches, it can be concluded that e-government is created by the initiative of “upper” level of hierarchy for the purpose of services to government interests. E-democracy starts to be formed from “lower” level of hierarchy while it reflects the interests of citizens in the first instance. In paper explores the views on the transformation of public administration and the formation of e-democracy. The perspectives and local initiatives in Azerbaijan on direction of development of e-democracy mechanisms are specified.
Leadership Qualities to Foster a Sustainable South African Democracy
Authors: Lues Liezel
Published: November 2020

A democracy requires leaders who demonstrate skills that will strengthen the dispensation, set an example and gain respect, nationally and internationally. Since 1994, South Africa (SA) has had three presidents, each responsible for shaping the country according to his own unique approach. Their leadership has played a crucial role in determining the future of the country over the past 23 years, some areas have been strengthened, but unfortunately others have become weaker than before. It seems that President Nelson Mandela focused on reconciliation. The approach of Thabo Mbeki, his successor, was strategically different in that it focused on the realization of the importance of economic development and wealth creation. During the consequent Zuma era, the concept of leadership was transformed to focus on charisma and populism.

The aim of this paper is to review the fundamental, prevailing leadership approaches in SA in the period since the country became a democracy in 1994. The challenges facing South African leaders will be clustered in two themes, namely leadership and economy. Against this backdrop, a theoretical, yet practical discussion is conducted in an attempt to answer the following question: What fundamental leadership qualities are required to ensure a sustainable democracy in the Southern African context?
Leadership Governance
Authors: Naidoo Loganadhan Dalyiah , Bayat Mohamed Saheed , Naidoo Bhagavathi Bhavani
Published: November 2020

Proper governance in organizations across both the public and private domain has come under great scrutiny around the world. In South Africa with a Transparency International 2015 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score of 44, rank 61/168, the question of appropriate governance structures to curb corruption is critical. There have been highly publicized recent occurrences of corruption and mismanagement in South African SOE’ssuch as Prasa, Eskom, SABC, Denel, SAA and Transnet. These instances have resulted in increased scrutiny on governance and ethical leadership in government organizations. With the high-profile cases mentioned above, and the resultant public disillusionment with government organizations, the ethical recapture of these organizations is imperative. This paper examines the latest recommendations contained in the King Report (King IV) with particular attention to ethics in leadership. It considers the question of whether King IV will be effective in promoting ethical leadership.
Welfare System Financing in Belarus
Authors: Krivorotko Yuri , Blakhin Andrei
Published: November 2020

The topic of welfare sector development in Belarus is nowadays of huge interest since by means of welfare development level it is possible to judge the level and the country’s economic system and the quality of public sector services as well.

In recent years, especially in time of recession, the welfare sector positions in Belarus have been considerably weakened. And this is partly explained by the aspiration to keep the old Soviet designs in the welfare system construction. At the same time, when national and subnational budgets are being planned, the governments try to hold with great difficulty the budgetary indicators of welfare sphere at the level of last years. Such attempts, however, lead to the saving of budgetary funds only and they influence the deterioration of the welfare quality.

The present paper pursues the aim to show: (i) what tendencies of social budgetary policy can be observed in the time of economic recession (ii), how consistent was the welfare orientation of the central and local budgets in practice and (iii) what prospect ways for welfare sector improvement are there in Belarus.

This paper considers the Belarusian welfare branches in national budget and subnational ones, their structure, dynamics and other important indicators. The comparative analysis of welfare sector branches with other European countries is submitted. The paper opens with the inconsistent policy of the Belarusian authorities in the sphere of welfare branches funding. Prospect issues of welfare sphere finance reformation in Belarus in time of an economic crisis are considered.