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Pengaruh Pengungkapan Akuntansi Lingkungan dan Mekanisme Good Corporate Governance terhadap Kinerja Lingkungan
Authors: Adiwuri Diva , Nurleli
Published: September 2022

Abstract. This study aims to determine the effect of environmental accounting disclosures and GCG mechanisms consisting of four sub-variables namely institutional ownership, managerial ownership, independent commissioners, and audit committees on environmental performance as proxied by ISPO and PROPER in listed palm oil plantation companies. on the IDX for the 2015-2020 period. The research method used is a verification research method with a quantitative approach, with a sample of 11 companies, data analysis techniques for environmental accounting disclosures, audit committees and ISPO, namely measuring content analysis using ratings 0, 1, 2, 3 and using multiple linear regression analysis to test the hypothesis. This study produces 10 hypotheses, namely environmental accounting disclosures and independent commissioners have an influence on environmental performance as proxied by ISPO. Meanwhile, institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and audit committee have no influence on environmental performance as proxied by ISPO. Environmental accounting disclosures, institutional ownership, and audit committees have an effect on environmental performance as proxied by PROPER. Meanwhile, managerial ownership and audit committee have no effect on environmental performance as proxied by PROPER.

Abstrak. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui besarnya pengaruh pengungkapan akuntansi lingkungan dan mekanisme GCG yang terdiri dari empat sub-variabel yaitu kepemilikan institusional, kepemilikan manajerial, komisaris independen, dan komite audit terhadap kinerja lingkungan yang diproksikan dengan ISPO dan PROPER pada perusahaan perkebunan kelapa sawit yang listed di BEI Periode Tahun 2015-2020. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode penelitian verifikatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan jumlah sampel 11 perusahaan, teknik analisis data untuk pengungkapan akuntansi lingkungan, komite audit dan ISPO yaitu mengukur content analysis menggunakan rating 0, 1, 2, 3 serta menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda untuk menguji hipotesis. Penelitian ini menghasilkan 10 hipotesis yaitu pengungkapan akuntansi lingkungan dan komisaris independen memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja lingkungan yang diproksikan dengan ISPO. Sedangkan kepemilikan institusional, kepemilikan manajerial, dan komite audit tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja lingkungan yang diproksikan dengan ISPO. Pengungkapan akuntansi lingkungan, kepemilikan institusional, dan komite audit berpengaruh terhadap kinerja lingkungan yang diproksikan dengan PROPER. Sedangkan kepemilikan manajerial dan komite audit tidak adanya pengaruh terhadap kinerja lingkungan yang diproksikan dengan PROPER.
Analisis Penerapan Balanced Scorecard dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Manajerial
Authors: Funam Islamidina  , Epi Fitriah
Published: September 2022

Abstract.

Balanced scorecard is a tool to measure financial and non-financial performance which consists of four perspectives,namely financial perspective, customer perspective, internal business process perspective, and learning and growth perspective. Through the implementation of the balanced scorecard, managers can continuously improve the effectiveness and performance of the company so that it going well. The purpose of this study is to find out how the implementation of the balanced scorecard at Matahari Department Store Tbk, how the managerial performance at Matahari Department Store Tbk and whether the implementation of the balanced scorecard can improve managerial performance at Matahari Department Store Tbk. The research method used is descriptive analysis method with a quantitative approach. The data used in this study are primary data obtained through questionnaires given to 15 respondents (store manager, assistant store manager, and human resource supervisor). The data analysis technique used is to use a Likert scale. The results show that the implementation of the Balanced Scorecard at Matahari Department Store Tbk has been implemented very well and the managerial performance at Matahari Department Store Tbk is included in the criteria of Very Good, then the implementation of the balanced scorecard can improve managerial performance at Matahari Department Store Tbk.

Abstrak. Balanced scorecard merupakan alat untuk mengukur kinerja keuangan dan non keuangan yang terdiri dari empat perspektif, yaitu perspektif keuangan, perspektif pelanggan, perspektif proses bisnis internal, dan perspektif pembelajaran dan pertumbuhan. Melalui penerapan balanced scorecard memungkinkan manajer untuk meningkatkan efektivitas dan kinerja perusahaan secara terus menerus agar berjalan dengan baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan balanced scorecard pada Matahari Department Store Tbk, bagaimana kinerja manajerial pada Matahari Department Store Tbk dan apakah penerapan balanced scorecard dapat meningkatkan kinerja manajerial pada Matahari Department Store Tbk. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif analisis dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer yang diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang diberikan kepada 15 responden (store manager, assistant store manager, dan human resource supervisor). Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah  dengan menggunakan skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penerapan Balanced Scorecard pada Matahari Department Store Tbk sudah diterapkan dengan Sangat Baik dan Kinerja Manajerial pada Matahari Department Store Tbk masuk ke dalam kriteria Sangat Baik, maka penerapan balanced scorecard dapat meningkatkan kinerja manajerial pada Matahari Department Store Tbk.
Implementasi Strategi Nasional Literasi Keuangan dan Keuangan Inklusif pada Pelaku UMKM Perempuan
Authors: Jihan Anggraeni Ramdani Arisa
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Especially women MSMEs in knowledge and access, the government issued the National Financial Literacy Strategy (SNLK) and the National Inclusive Finance Strategy (SNKI). The type of analysis is quantitative descriptive using primary and secondary data. Collected through surveys using questionnaire instruments. Descriptive analysis methods show that the implementation of SNLK against female MSMEs built by the Small and Medium Micro Enterprise Cooperative Service is good enough. The literacy level category on indicators of knowledge, skills, beliefs and attitudes including sufficient literate but further socialization needs to be held regarding the function of credit guarantor institutions, functions and types of financial ratios that are useful for business development and the implementation of SNKI to MSMEs female are good, they feel the business credit program will have a positive effect on their business development but they have difficulty accessing the program because one of the terms of business credit application is collateral.

Abstrak. Pelaku UMKM perempuan memiliki kesulitan tersendiri dalam mengakses kredit usaha dan cara mengelola keuangan usahanya. Guna membantu masyarakat terutama pelaku UMKM perempuan dalam pengetahuan dan akses, pemerintah mengeluarkan Strategi Nasional Literasi Keuangan (SNLK) dan Strategi Nasional Keuangan Inklusif (SNKI). Jenis analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan data primer dan sekunder dengan teknik pengumpulan data yang dikumpulkan melalui survei dengan menggunakan instrumen kuesioner. Metode analisis deskriptif menunjukkan, implementasi SNLK terhadap pelaku UMKM perempuan binaan Dinas Koperasi Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (KUMKM) sudah cukup baik. Kategori tingkat literasi pada indikator pengetahuan, keterampilan, keyakinan dan sikap termasuk sufficient literate. Namun, perlu diadakan sosialisasi lebih lanjut mengenai fungsi lembaga penjamin kredit, fungsi dan jenis rasio keuangan yang berguna untuk pengembangan usaha dan Implementasi SNKI terhadap pelaku UMKM perempuan binaan Dinas KUMKM sudah baik, pelaku UMKM perempuan binaan Dinas KUMKM merasa program kredit usaha akan memberikan efek positif terhadap perkembangan usaha mereka tetapi mereka kesulitan mengakses program tersebut karena salah satu syarat pengajuan kredit usaha adalah agunan.
Analisis Teknikal Pergerakan Harga Saham dengan Indikator Candlestick, Moving Average, dan Stochastic Oscillator
Authors: Muhamad Aldin Hidayat
Published: September 2022

Abstract. This study is a case study of changes in the prices of nine pharmaceutical companies listed on ISSI for the 2020 period or during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to provide recommendations for investment decisions based on technical analysis on the research topic. The population of this study is the stock price movement of pharmaceutical companies listed on ISSI in 2020. The research subject uses technical analysis by combining three indicators, namely candlestick charts, moving average indicators, and Stochastic Oscillator indicators. Data analysis was carried out on the tradingview.com website. The results of this study indicate that the technical analysis of stock price movements using these indicators can be used very well. The results of the technical analysis show that the stock price movements of pharmaceutical companies listed on ISSI are experiencing an uptrend as shown on the candlestick chart which is then supported by the Moving Average Indicator. Investment decision recommendations appear by the Stochastic Oscillator indicator which can be used by investors as a reference for decision making. The results of data analysis are not absolute, because each investor has different techniques such as determining the swing high and swing low points, and the time span used.

Abstrak. Studi ini merupakan studi kasus dari perubahan harga sembilan saham perusahaan farmasi yang terdaftar di ISSI periode 2020 atau bisa disebut pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan rekomendasi keputusan investasi berdasarkan dengan analisis teknikal pada topik penelitian. Populasi penelitian ini adalah pergerakan harga saham perusahaan farmasi yang terdaftar di ISSI tahun 2020. Subjek penelitian menggunakan analisis teknikal dengan menggabungkan tiga indikator yaitu grafik candlestick, Indikator moving average, dan Indikator Stochastic Oscillator. Analisis data dilakukan pada website tradingview.com. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa analisis teknikal pergerakan harga saham dengan menggunakan indikator tersebut dapat digunakan dengan sangat baik. Hasil dari analisis teknikal menunjukkan bahwa pergerakan harga saham perusahaan farmasi yang terdaftar pada ISSI sedang mengalami trend naik yang ditunjukan dari grafik candlestick yang kemudian didukung dengan Indikator Moving Average. Rekomendasi keputusan investasi muncul oleh indikator Stochastic Oscillator yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh para investor sebagai acuan pengambilan keputusan. Hasil analisis data tidak bersifat mutlak, karena setiap investor memiliki teknik yang berbeda seperti penentuan titik swing high dan swing low, dan rentang waktu yang digunakan
Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter Religius dalam Film Omar dan Hana
Authors: Mega Nur ‘Afni  , Nadri Taja
Published: September 2022

Abstract. The main education that needs to be learned in life, one of which is character education, which is education to develop cultural values ​​and national education. This study explores the value of religious character education in accordance with His rules. With the development of technology, educators need to develop methods and media in providing education. A film that combines audio and visual has benefits in conveying information and education, this shows that the film can be used as an educational medium in the formation of a religious character. The purpose of this study was to analyze and identify the role of Omar Hana's animated film on the character values ​​of religious education that can be used as a medium in the learning process. In finding the results of the analysis, the researcher used Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis. The results of the study found that the animated film Omar and Hana can be used as a medium and source of learning for religious character education because it contains religious character values, namely: worship values, jihad values, trust values, sincere values, moral values, discipline values, and exemplary values.

Abstrak. Pendidikan utama yang perlu dipelajari dalam kehidupan salah satunya adalah pendidikan karaker yang merupakan pendidikan untuk mengembangkan nilai-nilai budaya dan pendidikan bangsa. Penelitian ini mengupas tentang nilai pendidikan karakter religius yang sesuai dengan kaidah-Nya. Dengan adanya perkembangan teknologi, pendidik perlu mengembangkan metode dan media dalam penyelenggaraan pendidikan. Sebuah film yang mengabungkan antara audio dan visual memiliki manfaat dalam penyampaian informasi dan pendidikan, ini menunjukkan bahwa film dapat dijadikan sebuah medua pendidikan dalam pembentukan sebuah karakter religius. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dan mengidentifikasi peran film animasi Omar Hana terhadap nilai karakter pendidikan religius yang dapat dijadikan sebagai media dalam proses pembelajaran. Dalam menemukan hasil analisis, peneliti menggunakan analisis semiotika Roland Barthes. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa film animasi Omar dan Hana mampu dijadikan media dan sumber belajar pendidikan karakter religius karena didalamnya memuat nilai-nilai karakter religius yaitu: nilai ibadah, nilai jihad, nilai amanah, nilai ikhlas, nilai akhlak, nilai kedisiplinan, serta nilai keteladanan.
Belanja Online di Pasar Religius: Fenomena Church-shopping dan Tantangannya bagi Keesaan Gereja
Authors: Niwan Sifra
Published: September 2022

Abstract. Consumerism culture can be found in various aspects of human life, including the church. This culture integrates economic concepts (markets, consumers, capital, resources, etc.) in religious studies, which then develops the practice of church-shopping. This article intends to examine the phenomenon of church-shopping which generally gets a bad opinion and response from the church because this practice allows people from one church to “shop” to another church. The approach used in this study is a qualitative analysis through an analytical, dialectical, and argumentative literature study. The results of this study are a different perspective in how to view the phenomenon and find that this consumption activity is not entirely bad because it also provides space for the diversity of individual people and supports the church unity.Abstrak. Budaya konsumerisme dapat ditemukan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan manusia, termasuk gereja. Budaya ini mengintegrasikan konsep ekonomi (pasar, konsumen, modal, sumber daya, dan lainnya) dalam kajian religius, yang kemudian mengembangkan praktik church-shopping. Artikel ini bermaksud untuk mengkaji fenomena church-shopping yang pada umumnya mendapat anggapan dan respon buruk gereja karena praktik ini memungkinkan umat dari satu gereja untuk “berbelanja” ke gereja lainnya. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah analisis kualitatif melalui kajian literatur secara analitis, dialektif, dan argumentatif. Hasil dari studi ini adalah perspektif berbeda dalam cara memandang fenomena tersebut dan menemukan bahwa kegiatan mengonsumsi ini tidak sepenuhnya buruk karena ia memberikan ruang pada keberagaman individual umat serta mendukung gerak keesaan gereja.
INTERRELASI ANTARA PENGAMBILAN RISIKO, BERSAING AGRESIF MENGEJAR PRESTASI, DAN PROAKTIF SERTAPENGARUHNYA TERHADAP KECERDASANENTREPRENEURIAL DAN KEPUASAN KERJA (Studi Pada Perwira Menengah di Markas Besar TNI AL Cilangkap - Jakarta)
Authors: Akhmad Tarmizi
Published: September 2022

Basically, job satisfaction is an individual thing. Each individual member of the Indonesian National Army - Navy will have a level of satisfaction varies according to the value system that applies to him. This study aimed to analyze how the mutual relationship between risk taking, compete aggressively pursue achievement, and a proactive attitude and how they affect entrepreneurial intelligence and job satisfaction of the middle-Navy officer (rank of Major and Lieutenant-Colonel) in the environment MABESAL Cilangkap - Jakarta. Sampling was addressed to 150 people Major and Lieutenant-Colonel of 100 people (men) from the existing amount. Of the 5 main variables of the study (risk taking, compete aggressively pursue achievement, proactive, entrepreneurial intelligence, and job satisfaction) raised 50 manifest variables or observations. The number of valid questionnaires were further processed as many as 250 copies. The data were processed with descriptive analysis, cross tabulation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, analysis of the structural model , are summarized end with the test of the hypothesis. The results that test the 7th hypothesis proved significantly. Factors of risk taking, compete aggressively pursue achievement, and proactive significantly influence entrepreneureurial intelligence. Factors of risk taking, compete aggressively pursue achievement, and proactive also significantly influence job satisfaction. Entrepreneurial intelligence factors significantly influence job satisfaction. Further discussion of the recommendations for improvement and development potential risk taking, compete aggressively pursue achievement, proactive, entrepreneurial intelligence, and job satisfaction in MABESAL environment.
ANALISIS PENILAIAN HARGA SAHAM MENGGUNAKAN METODE DIVIDEND DISCOUNT MODEL (DDM) SEBAGAI DASAR PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI (Studi pada Perusahaan yang termasuk dalam Indeks LQ-45 di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2013-2015)
Authors: Vandara Vavras Setia
Published: September 2022

LQ-45 is a group share consisting of 45 shares of the elect with the level of market capitalization and liquidity level above the average for the other stocks. So LQ-45 became one of the most volatile due to the high level of liquidity and market activities. The share price berfluktuatif is a risk that must be faced by investors. Assessment of the share price can be done to minimize the risk of one price. This research aims to know and analyze the results from the calculation of the stock valuation using the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) as the basis for decision on investment companies including in the LQ-45 in Indonesia Stock Exchange the year 2013-2015. This research is classified as quantitative descriptive research and sampling used is purposive sampling. A sample of this research as much as 11 companies in accordance with the criteria. Based on the results of research and analysis of the data using the method Dividend Discount Models (DDM) not constant growth shows that the entire company in 2015 including overlavued category among others, ADRO, AKRA, ASII, ( BBCA, BBNI, BBRI, BMRI, CPIN, GGRM, UNTR, UNVR. While, 2013 and 2014 only one company including undervalued categories namely ASII. Investment decision that can be taken when have stocks including overvalued category, should be sold and when the shares including undervalued categories should be purchased or suspended when has.
EFEKTIVITAS PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN LUAR SEKOLAH DALAM KEJAR PAKET C DI PUSAT KEGIATAN BELAJAR MASYARAKAT “VARIANT CENTRE” KELURAHAN PETEMON KECAMATAN SAWAHAN KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Wiwit Wahyuningtias Anggraini
Published: September 2022

Non formal education is the path of education outside formal education can be structured and tiered. Law No. 20 of 2003 on National Education System Article 26 (1) states that non-formal education organized for citizens who require educational service that serves as a substitute for, or complement formal education in order to support lifelong education. Equitable access to adult education has become a trend (tendency) won the Society Development Index (HDI), which has three inter-related indicators, such as Economy, Education and Health. Therefore, the government tried to pursue programs to improve educational equity, one of which is with the Community Learning Center (CLC). CLC is an institution that has an important role for the Non-Formal Education. This study aims to determine and describe the effectiveness of the implementation of comprehensive school education programs (PLS) in Packet C at PKBM Variant Centre Surabaya also analyze the factors supporting and inhibiting. The research is described by using qualitative research methods and descriptive research, using the technique of collecting data through interviews, observation, and documentation. Determination of informants using purposive and snowball technique. Methods of data analysis include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. This study shows that the School Education Program Effectiveness in the Packet C at Community Learning Center Variant Centre is quite effective.
ANALISA MANFAAT EKONOMI DAN PERAN LEMBAGA PETANI TAMBAK (Studi Deskriptif di Desa Ambeng-ambeng Watang rejo Kecamatan Duduk Sampeyan Kabupaten Gresik)
Authors: Winarto  , M. Husni Tamrin
Published: September 2022

Fishery aquaculture activities become the core livelihood in some communities in rural areas. This study describes the value of economic benefits and the role of pond farming institutions in the community that became the needs and daily livelihoods. This research observes how the value of economic benefits and how the role of pond farming institutions in the Village of Ambeng-ambeng Watangrejo Duduk Sampeyan District Gresik.The results of this study conclude that the economic benefit value for the farmers is not profitable and even a loss. The role of farmer groups that have not yet had a good function. Group "Usaha Tani" is still not maximized in performing its role as economic institution of the community in the village Ambeng-ambeng Watangrejo Duduk Sampeyan District Gresik. Three indicators that they can play are the guidance of exchange of goods / barter, the guidance of how to pay, and as the identity of the community. But there are three other indicators that they have not done in their role as economic institutions that is as a guideline to determine food prices, buying and selling guidelines and use labor guidelines.
Behavioral Finance and Investors’ Stock Investments Decisions in West Africa: Evidence from the Nigerian Stock Market
Authors: Edeh Mark Bekweri
Published: September 2022

This study titled “Behavioral Finance and Investors’ Stock Investments Decisions in West Africa: Evidence from the Nigerian Stock Market” which aim to investigate the behavioral finance factors that impact stock investment choice of individual investors at the Nigerian Stock Market, which is one of the important fast developing markets in Africa. To carry out the study, (140) questionnaire from online respondents who are current investors in the Nigerian stock market was retrieved. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to test the reliability of the instrument, and the Multiple Linear Regression analysis techniques were used to test the hypothesis. Results of the study showed that behavioral finance factors (Loss Averse, Overconfidence, and Risk Perception) have a significant impact on stock investment decisions of individual investors in Nigerian Stock Market, while Herding has an insignificant impact. It is recommended that future studies should take into thought the impacts of other behavioral finance factors that are excluded from this research work and to take a wide sample to affirm the momentum finding of this exploration.
Transformation of the European Union’s approach to Africa: trajectory and rationale
Authors: Arabacı Ahmet
Published: September 2022

The aim of this paper is to trace the trajectory of the European Union’s (EU) relations with Africa and to find out the rationale behind the changes of these relations. The EU has been developing stronger cooperation and partnership with African countries. The relations between the former and latter has followed a trajectory shaped by historical factors. The national interest of the EU members and changing dynamics of politics and economics are the drivers of this historical evolution. On the other hand, the research is revealing a particular set of reasons responsible for the changes in the EU’s approach to Africa. The article has outlined the legal framework and outcomes of EU-Africa relations. The research paper has analyzed and concluded the trajectory and rationale of the EU’s attitude to Africa.
Family entrepreneurship and business sustainability in today's world: manufacturing firms in focus
Authors: Chukwu Mirian Chinyere , Nwokwule Philomena Isioma
Published: September 2022

This work examined family entrepreneurship and business sustainability in manufacturing firms. It adopted a descriptive survey which is a questionnaire-based technique to sample opinions and derive answers to the challenges of family entrepreneurship and business sustainability. The primary data that were used for analyses were responses gathered from business owners, traders and artisans through the administration of structured questionnaires. Percentage frequency counts were used to analyze the distribution of the demographic variables of the respondents; while the 3.5 mean decision rule was used to conclude the research questions. Likert scale with SPSS was used to analyze and obtain the mean of each item in the research question. A T-test score of 0.05 level of significance was used to determine the relationship between the variable of the hypothesis; also with SPSS. The study showed that pressure to hire family members and strong commitment are not factors to consider for business sustainability. Hence, a Family entrepreneur succession strategy must be put in place ahead of time by developing a succession plan which can enhance sustainability; and real management succession must be included in the strategy. Without a people- and market-focused strategy, a such succession plan will fail and sustainability will be defeated.
The effectiveness of climate financing intermediaries: comparative study of Kazakhstan and Ukraine
Authors: Sabirova Zhanel
Published: September 2022

This research is focused on identifying the effectiveness of climate financing intermediaries based on the comparative study of Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Main aim of the research is to analyze main differences of activities of financing intermediaries in distinct states. Kazakhstan and Ukraine, two CIS countries have similar environmental description, but not alike commitments to climate issues. Ukraine is the best post-Soviet country through climate change performance indicators, while Kazakhstan is believed to be in the bottom of this list worldwide. The hypothesis testing showed that the quantity of the intermediaries in the state does not play a vital role, as three global intermediaries as EIB, EBRD, and IBRD that can be found in both states, showed different performance, resulting being more active and advanced in Ukraine than in Kazakhstan. This relates to the state’s general interest in committing more actions into its own environmental policies. Kazakhstan, according to postcolonial theory, emphasizes economic benefits more than environment, whereas Ukraine pays more attention to renewable energy and climate change. Therefore, what makes the intermediary better in Ukraine is its close cooperation with the global institutions that provide such financing. After the Euromaidan and war in Donbass, Ukraine changed its political direction to Europe, where largest intermediary – EBRD – is based. To maintain independence from Russia, Ukraine strongly determined to switch to renewable energy. That is why its cooperation with EBRD, and other intermediaries is substantially emphasized by government.
Irregular migration and governance: implications for Nigeria
Authors: Albert-Makyur Susan Doofan , Mbanaso Micheal Udo
Published: September 2022

The global irregular migration crisis has gained momentum in the 21st century due to the high fatality rates and risks among vulnerable migrants in their quest to cross the scorching desert and violent sea. Irregular migration is the movement of people illegally and without the required or proper documentation across international borders. Migration is as old as humanity. Today, Africa faces the enormous challenges of high migratory flows across the Sahara Desert via North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. The challenges of this trend include human trafficking, xenophobia, organ harvesting, and insecurity. Nigeria is not exempt from this crisis irrespective of its endowed natural/human resources, the advent of democracy, and its prominent role as the biggest economy in Africa. Nigeria is rated low in infrastructural and human capital development among nations. Many vulnerable youths are leaving the country in droves for a better living standard. This study examines the trends, triggers, and problems of governance on irregular migration and the implications for Nigeria. The study employs data from secondary sources such as journals, reports, books, and the internet for analysis. Also, the security theory of migration was employed to explain the irregular migration trends. The findings reveal that significant Nigerian youths are irregularly migrating in droves to Asia, the Middle East, and some African countries, But not only to Europe. It shows a thriving and growing industry of irregular migrants’ handlers in the country because of ineffective migration policies, unemployment, poverty, and porous borders. The study concludes that a more comprehensive public policy approach towards addressing unemployment, crushing poverty, humanitarian crises, insecurity, poor governance with attendant consequences of mismanagement of resources, and corruption would perhaps reduce the rise in irregular migration.
Accounting for employee morale through job description indices in firms
Authors: Okolie Augustine , Okoka Kingsley Iloba
Published: September 2022

The research work looked into the job description and employee morale in the firm. To put the study in perspective, three hypotheses were drawn from reviewed literature and dimensions and measures of the subject therein. Three hypotheses were analyzed using SPSS. The target population for the study was 150 respondents however, 100 respondents were used as the sample size. It was revealed that a significant relationship exists between all measures of the job description and employee morale in the firm. Thus, employee morale in the firm can be manipulated through the regulation of the dimension of employee morale in the firm. Consequent to those findings, the study recommends that employees should be evaluated from time to time by the management to bring out the best in them. The study concluded that: job evaluation will be successful when participants are trained in job evaluation.
Cellular modes of action of the methanol extract from the aerial parts of Psychotria sycophylla (K.Schum.) Petit (Rubiaceae) against multidrug-resistant bacteria
Authors: Demgne Olive Monique F. , Tchinda Cedric F. , Mbaveng Armelle T. , Guefack Michel-Gael F. , Beng Veronique P. , Kuete Victor
Published: September 2022

Background: Infectious diseases caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR) remain a global health issue. The population uses several plants from the Cameroonian pharmacopeia to treat bacterial infections. The methanol extract from the aerial parts of Psychotria sycophylla (K.Schum.) Petit (Rubiaceae) (PSA) previously showed antibacterial activities against MDR bacteria. In the present study, the antibacterial activities of PSA were determined in the presence of an efflux pump inhibitor (EPI), phenylalanine-arginine β-naphthylamide (PAβN). The effects of PSA on the bacterial membrane and its ability to inhibit the bacterial biofilm were also assessed. Methods: The evaluation of antibacterial activity of PSA in the presence of PAβN was evaluated using the microdilution method. The modification of the bacterial membrane permeability as well as the inhibition of biofilm were evaluated using spectrophotometric methods. Results: When tested with PAβN, the inhibitory effects of PSA increased vis à vis all the tested bacteria. PSA also destroyed the bacterial membrane and showed significant inhibition of biofilms of Escherichia coli AG102 strain. Conclusion: The reported data provide complementary information on the antibacterial effect of Psychotria sycophylla and might be helpful in formulating a phytomedicine to combat infections due to multidrug-resistant bacteria. Keywords: Bacteria; modes of action; multidrug resistance; Psychotria sycophylla; Rubiaceae.
WEB OF CAUSATION STATUS GIZI RENDAH (STUNTING)
Authors: Kamila Maryam
Published: September 2022

Web of Causation merupakan gambaran bahwa suatu penyakit tidak tergantung pada satu sebab yang berdiri sendiri melainkan sebagai akibat dari serangkaian proses
SINTESIS DAN KARAKTERISASI NANOPARTIKEL Fe2O3 DARI PASIR ALAM DESA LOGAS KABUPATEN KUANTAN SINGINGI
Authors: Sihombing Meilan , Amiruddin Erwin
Published: September 2022

Determination of magnetic and structural properties of natural sand from Logas Village, Kuantan Singingi have been carried out using a magnetic Probe Pasco PS-2162 and X-Ray Diffraction methode. Samples were synthesized using multi step ball milling methode for 90 and 90+30 hours. Results show that the magneticsuceptibility increased with increasing of ball milling time, from 90 hours to 90+30 hours. This magnetic suceptibility within the interval (46-80000) x 10-8 m3/kg which is the interval of Ilminite mineral (FeTiO3; Antiferromagnetic). X-Ray Fluorescence result showed that the composition of Fe and Ti increased after milled for 90+30 hours, while other element like Si decreased. The XRD result confirmed that the phase of the sample structure is Hematite (α-Fe2O3). However, some other phases including SiO2 and FeTiO3 are observed in diffraction pattern. This indicates that the sample is not purely hematite.
INVESTIGASI KINERJA ANTENA BERDASARKAN DISPERSI ANOMALI METAMATERIAL STRUKTUR HEKSAGONAL SPLIT RING RESONATOR
Authors: Soerbakti Yan , Syahputra Romi Fadli , Saktioto Saktioto , Gamal Moh. Danil Hendry
Published: September 2022

Metamaterial (MTM) anomaly dispersion characteristics have a great interest to be analyzed in the potential for increasing antenna performance. Dispersion material with a simple structure is able to cover the weaknesses of the antenna parameters. Characterization and optimization need to be applied to the MTM antenna design to obtain more effective antenna performance. Antenna operation is performed at 0-9 GHz microwave frequency with four SRR-H MTM structures varying in three radii of 2.5 mm, 2.7 mm, and 2.9 mm. The highest MTM characteristics occurred at four SRR-H radii of 2.9 mm with a refractive index of -8.5 which resulted in antenna parameters RL -48.8 dB, 5.98 dBi, and working frequency of 1.09-9.00 GHz. Antenna radiation occurs precisely in all MTM structures with an isotropic pattern or in all directions of 4.63 dBi at a frequency of 5.976 GHz.
Motivating Factors of Youth Selecting Labor Migration Rather Than Higher Education: A Systematic Review
Authors: Mahato Santosh K. , Paudel Devi Prasad , Baral Om Prasad
Published: September 2022

There are many underlying factors those are compelling youths for selecting labor migration rather than continuing their higher education. Hence, to comprehend what factors aredeterring youths towards higher education in the context of Nepal, the studywas carried out. For that, researchers used a systematic review method and overviewed secondary sources likewise book, article, and research reports published in the similar area. Through this review, multiple and multi-dimensional factors i.e., social, cultural, economic, educational, political, environmental, and miscellaneous of youth labor migration were identified. In most cases,youths were compelled for the labor migration, however, in some cases, youth were migrated for pursuing education. Also, youth labor migration was found throughout the globe including Nepal. Finally, it was concluded that youth migration was varied and the context specific especially in the developed, developing, and underdeveloped countries, hence the trend and patterns of youth labor migration was diverse.
Performance Appraisal, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment in Nepalese Commercial Banks
Authors: Aryal Narayan Prasad , Hamal Janga Bahadur , Bhatta Nirjana
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of performance appraisal and job satisfaction on employee organizational commitment in Nepalese commercial banks. The primary data has been used to assess the opinions of the respondents through structured questionnaires constituting Likert items. The survey is based on 172 respondents, which represents 78 percent response of the total efforts made to collect samples from 16 commercial banks of Nepal. Descriptive and causal research designs have been employed in this study. The Pearson correlation coefficient has been used to analyze the relationship whereas the multiple linear regression models have been used for examining the significance and impacts of performance appraisal and job satisfaction on employee organizational commitment in the commercial banks of Nepal. The result reveals that performance appraisal and job satisfaction are positively related to employee organizational commitment. The study, therefore, concludes that job satisfaction and performance appraisal are the important factors affecting employees' organizational commitment. As this study is confined to commercial banks only, future studies can consider other banking institutions, and among employees‟ profile and human resource management factors as well.
Indo-Iran Relations: General Analysis
Authors: Agarwal Shyam Mohan , Singh Rajdeep
Published: September 2022

India and Iran are closely linked at the political level, although the volume of trade and investment has been affected by US sanctions against Iran. During this period Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh visited Iran in 2013 and then Prime Minister Modi visited Iran in 2016. Iranian President Rouhani also visited India in 2019. However, the two-way trade has declined to US$ 2.106 billion in 2020-21 with Indian exports of US$ 1.77 billion and Indian imports of US$ 331 million. Iran invested in the Madras Refinery in 1965. Iran also committed to invest $630 million in Kudremukh Iron and Ore Co Ltd in the mid-seventies. While Iran initially paid US$255 million, the project was later shelved and eventually completed with Indian investments. India, on the other hand, committed an investment of $85 million in the Chabahar port. The level of trade and investment does not reflect the full potential of bilateral relations between India and Iran.

Abstract in Hindi Language:

भारत और ईरान राजनीतिक स्तर पर लगातार जुड़े हुए हैं, हालांकि ईरान के खिलाफ अमेरिकी प्रतिबंधों से व्यापार और निवेश की मात्रा प्रभावित हुई है। इस अवधि में प्रधानमंत्री डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह ने 2013 में ईरान का दौरा किया और उसके बाद 2016 में प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने ईरान का दौरा किया। ईरानी राष्ट्रपति रूहानी ने भी 2019 में भारत का दौरा किया था। हालांकि, 2020-21 में 1.77 बिलियन अमेरिकी डॉलर के भारतीय निर्यात और 331 मिलियन अमेरिकी डॉलर के भारतीय आयात के साथ दोतरफा व्यापार घटकर 2.106 बिलियन अमेरिकी डॉलर हो गया है। ईरान ने 1965 में मद्रास रिफाइनरी में निवेश किया था। ईरान ने सत्तर के दशक के मध्य में कुद्रेमुख आयरन एंड ओर कंपनी लिमिटेड में 630 मिलियन डॉलर का निवेश करने की भी प्रतिबद्धता जताई थी। जबकि ईरान ने शुरू में 255 मिलियन अमेरिकी डॉलर का भुगतान किया था, परियोजना को बाद में बंद कर दिया गया था और अंततः भारतीय निवेश के साथ पूरा किया गया था। दूसरी ओर भारत ने चाबहार बंदरगाह में 85 मिलियन डॉलर के निवेश की प्रतिबद्धता जताई। व्यापार और निवेश का स्तर भारत और ईरान के बीच द्विपक्षीय संबंधों की पूरी क्षमता को प्रतिबिंबित नहीं करता है।

Keywords: भारत, ईरान, पश्चिम एशिया, राजनीतिक, रणनीतिक, ऐतिहासिक।
Authors: Hanif Mohammad Burhan , Rani Handini Arga Damar , Rifai Ahmad , Setiaji Gallet Guntoro
Published: September 2022

Preterm labor is a delivery outside the baby's birth period that causes death for the baby as well as complications to the baby's mother. It is also a burden on medical personnel with an increasing trend of as much as 8%. Data mining classification is present as a problem solver for the early prevention of premature memorization. By utilizing the C4.5 classification algorithm and the naïve bayes algorithm which are considered good in performance. To choose the best algorithm in the classification of preterm labor it must be well measured its performance. From the results of comparing the naïve bayes algorithm with the C4.5 algorithm, an accuracy of 98.75% was obtained with an AUC of 0.5. Meanwhile, the achievement of the naïve bayes algorithm was 81.88% and the AUC was 0.945. Therefore, from the results of the comparison of the accuracy values of the two algorithms, it is concluded that the C4.5 algorithm is able to be superior in handling premature memorization data compared to the naïve bayes algortima
Optimizing the Cold Spray Process
Authors: Dykhuizen R.C. , Neiser R.A.
Published: September 2022

Cold spray is a new coating technique that does not involve significant heating of the sprayed material. Thus, it can be used to deposit thermally sensitive materials. Due to the fact that complex processes, such as combustion and ionization of the process gas are avoided, cold spray becomes very amenable to analytical modeling. To deposit with high efficiency, and to yield low porosity and high bond strength coatings, developers of the cold spray process have tried to maximize the impact velocity. Earlier studies have clearly shown that low molecular weight gases, long nozzles, high gas temperatures and pressures yield high impact velocities. Use of smaller particles of low-density materials also can increase the impact velocity. However, there is a limit to the gains that can be obtained with smaller particles due to the deceleration of the particles in the near stagnant region in front of the substrate. This study analytically estimates the optimum particle size in terms of other input values. To investigate the conventional wisdom that a higher impact velocity results in a better coating, a small experimental program was initiated. Experimental results clearly demonstrate the advantages of high impact velocities. These results confirm that the deposition efficiency, bond strength, porosity and surface roughness are all improved as the impact velocity increases. Limited experimental data also demonstrate that some coating properties depend not only on the particle impact velocity but also the particle impact temperature. The bond strength showed a dramatic increase when the particle impact temperature was increased. Small improvements were also observed for the deposition efficiency and the porosity.
Modeling of Particle-Substrate Adhesive Interaction Under the Cold Spray Process
Authors: Papyrin A.N. , Klinkov S.V. , Kosarev V.F.
Published: September 2022

This paper presents some results of modelling of the adhesive interaction of solid particles with the substrate at collision parameters characteristic for the Cold Spray process. A simple physical model based on comparison of adhesion energy and energy of elastic deformation generated under the particle impact is suggested. Empirical expressions for energies of adhesion and elastic deformation are obtained. It is shown that there is an optimal range of particle size and velocity providing high deposition efficiency for a given particle material. The results of the modeling are in good qualitative agreement with experimental data.
A Systematic Approach to Material Eligibility for the Cold Spray Process
Authors: Vlcek J. , Gimeno L. , Huber H. , Lugscheider E.
Published: September 2022

This paper represents an effort to systematize an understanding of the cold spray process and the suitability of material for such a process. The evaluation is based on a brief analysis of the powder particle impact and a literature research concerning shock compression phenomena in matter and related physical effects, such as impact heating and dynamic yielding. The FEM simulations performed permit estimating the maximum impact pressures, the deformation rates and the deformation kinetics during impact. The calculations can be verified experimentally and are supported by the data published. From a brief analysis of the equations of state applied to shock compression, key material parameters are derived and investigated. A parameterization of physical properties and correlation with the crystal types endeavors to provide a ranking of material suitability.
Evaluation of Coatings Produced Via Kinetic and Cold Spray Processes
Authors: Van Steenkiste T. , Smith J.R.
Published: September 2022

An analysis of physical and mechanical properties of coatings produced by kinetic and cold spray processes is presented. Adhesion, hardnesses, porosities, critical velocities and other properties of aluminum and copper coatings from both spray methods will be analyzed and discussed, including SEM and optical micrographs. Similarities and differences between each of the coating methods and their effects on the resulting coatings are presented. A brief history and discussion of the bonding mechanisms for larger particle coatings produced by the kinetic spray method is provided.
Kinetic Spray of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites For Thermal Management Applications
Authors: Morelli Donald T. , Elmoursi Alaa A. , VanSteenkiste Thomas H. , Gorkiewicz Daniel W. , Gillispie Bryan
Published: September 2022

The kinetic spray method has been used to fabricate aluminum metal matrix composites for thermal management applications. This approach offers a simple means of coating planar surfaces with various types of metal/metal and metal/ceramic composites, the thermal properties of which can be tailored by appropriate control of material and mixing parameters.
Effect of Spray Angle on Deposition Characteristics in Cold Spraying
Authors: Li C.-J. , Li W.-Y. , Wang Y.-Y. , Fukanuma H.
Published: September 2022

A typical feature of cold spray process is that a deposit can be formed without change of the original structure and compositions of spray materials. Only particles which reach the velocity higher than the critical velocity can be deposited on a substrate in cold spraying. When the spray particle impacts on the substrate at an off-normal angle, the normal component of particle impact velocity will change with the approaching angle of spray particle to substrate. In the present study, copper and titanium powders are used to deposit coating using cold spray process at different impact angles with regard to substrate. The deposition characteristics of spray materials are examined. The results show that the impact angle has a significant influence on the deposition characteristics. The relative deposition efficiency changes with the spray angle. It has been found that there is a critical impact angle at certain particle conditions below which no deposition occurs. The relation between spray angle and relative deposition efficiency can be divided into three spray angle ranges: maximum deposition angle range, transient angle range and no deposition angle range. In the transient angle range, the relative deposition efficiency increases with an increase in spray angle from zero at the critical spray angle to 100%. The transient angle range depends on the particle velocity distribution. A model is proposed to explain the relation between the spray angle and the relative deposition efficiency.
Cold Spray Technology: An Industrial Perspective
Authors: Karthikeyan J. , Kay C.M.
Published: September 2022

ASB Industries is involved in taking the cold spray technology from research lab into industrial applications. Cold spray programs include building a human engineered spray system, design and development of nozzles and guns capable of reliable and reproducible operation for long duration spray, process optimization for producing quality coatings at reasonable deposition efficiency and deposition rate values and preparation and characterization of coatings of industrially relevant materials. These research activities have resulted in the development of a patented ‘Advanced Cold Spray System’ with enhanced features and performance characteristics. ASB is involved in a number R&D programs to develop engineered coatings for specific customers, and a few of these applications are in various stages of commercial adaptation.