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THE ROLE OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT IN THE ACTIVITIES OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Authors:   State University of Intelligent Technologies and Telecommunications, Shulha Olha
Published: April 2022

The article examines the role and importance of logistics management in the functioning of agricultural enterprises. The thesis is that the importance of logistics management for agricultural enterprises of Ukraine is due to the need to adapt farmers to the international competitive environment and ensure competitive advantages in the market, the need to minimize costs and increase profits. The conceptual provisions of logistics management are highlighted and the tools of logistics management are presented. The reasons of the embryonic state of using the logistic approach in the management of sales activities of agricultural enterprises of Ukraine are determined. It is noted that the purpose of logistics activities in the agricultural sector is to meet the requirements of the final consumer with minimal costs and appropriate level of service, which allows to ensure efficient use of resources, proper quality of agricultural products and food, stimulate production and sales. It is established that the main principle of building an effective logistics strategy is the constant analysis of logistics indicators and continuous monitoring of the logistics function of the enterprise. It is noted that to determine the quantitative parameters of the consequences of logistics decisions is possible under the following conditions: the presence of a well-established accounting and information system; conducting a comprehensive analysis of costs and revenues of structural units of firms and all participants in the logistics chain and a single methodology for calculating costs; determining the share of profits from logistics activities in the total profits of firms. It is shown that the logistics system includes management, planning, production, rational use of resources and their purchase, transportation and storage. Due to this, the logistics system allows companies to develop an effective policy strategy to ensure competitive advantage in the market and ensure optimal management of material, financial and information flows, which, in turn, leads to increased profits. It is noted that in order to increase the efficiency of logistics in the agricultural sector of the economy, it is important to understand the role of strategic partnerships between actors in the agricultural sector of the economy.
THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF THE PARADIGM OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ENERGY COMPONENT
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Dombrovska Tetiana
Published: April 2022

The article describes how world economic progress, which has never been a linear and uniform process at all stages of its evolutionary development, has always been characterized by sharp political, economic, socio-humanitarian and cultural contradictions and antagonisms. Most of them, according to world experience, run along the line "man - nature" and are associated with the growing economic conflict between the objective needs of scaling and structural modernization of global production based on ever-increasing consumption of resources, on the one hand, and limited resources the possibilities of the planet to satisfy them, on the other hand. This problem is most eloquent in the energy sector, which is characterized by particularly negative effects of asymmetric energy consumption, and thus - strongly motivates national governments of many countries to implement radical measures in the field of systematic modernization of production technologies in their business sector. Consequently, the world community is increasingly aware of the need for a radical overhaul of strategic directions and institutional mechanisms for the development of world society, able to ensure its rapid transition to qualitatively new principles of development. Conceptualization of sustainable development, which has become widespread in recent decades, in the field of economic research is characterized by global coverage of the object and subject, given the dominant global origins of environmental protection, reducing anthropogenic pressure on it, greening economic development and its transition to low basis. The urgency of the current situation is determined not so much by general considerations about the crucial importance of preserving the environment for the benefit of future generations, but by the urgent need to compensate for direct economic losses of the global business sector from climate anomalies. This fact is increasingly directing international organizations, national governments, the world expert community and the private business sector to fully realize the urgency of a radical change in the global coordinates of the world paradigm and a fundamental reform of the international economic system in line with environmental development.
LAND REFORM AS AN ENABLING AND ACTIVATING FACTOR FOR INVESTMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY OF UKRAINE
Authors:   JSC «ProCredit Bank», Kuzmenko Andrii , Sandulskyi Ruslan ,   SHEE «Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman», Urvantseva Svitlana ,   SHEE «Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman»
Published: April 2022

Agricultural production and processing industries are of strategic social and economic importance and act as export oriented industries of Ukraine. However, complete absence of an adequate market for land, imperfect land management and questionable principles of land valuation restrict development of agricultural industry. The main difference with land market in any other foreign country is free access to easy and transparent trade of land plots. On the other hand, what other countries have perfected over the years, only remains at an embryonic stage in Ukraine. Having taken the above statements into consideration, it is of vital importance to research the empirical data of functioning land markets abroad and to analyze local aspects of the land reform in Ukraine. The research conducted identified country specific aspects which relate to trade and land lease. Namely: the highest and the lowest fee for land lease, the minimum term for land lease agreements, requirements for termination of land lease, priority of a tenant to purchase the land plot, protection aspects for landlords who cultivate their land, purchase priorities for the neighboring farmers, citizenship requirements for land owners and the maximum volume/area of land owned. In this research the main aspects and limitations of the following were considered: receipt of ownership rights for land plots which qualify for agricultural use by citizens of Ukraine, state owned banks, legal entities, foreign citizens, foreign legal entities, defined by Ukrainian legislation, Bill 552-IX. The research concluded that in order to ensure a successful land reform in Ukraine a range of conditions needs to be met. These include, but are not limited to: protection of ownership rights of landlords/investors, improvements to judicial system, adaptations to agricultural legislation and civil rights, registration of all land plots in s single register and adaptation of their fair value. As a result of application of the mentioned improvements, new and effectively functioning land markets should ensure the following: owner and investor protection, improvements in market transparency, inflow of investments and introduction of innovative solutions, efficiency improvements and higher capitalization of domestic agricultural producers. To conclude, the research has proven that application and adaptation of methods used in European countries in promotion of farming cooperatives, simplifying requirements to for leasing contracts, and trade loans from producers of agricultural machinery and equipment in order to surpass the breakeven point is relevant to development of Ukrainian market and it is recommended that past experience of European countries, which have already undergone this procedure is regularly consulted with.
PUBLIC FINANCE IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY
Authors:   West Ukrainian National University, Savchuk Svitlana , Kolomyychuk Nataliya ,   West Ukrainian National University
Published: April 2022

Democratization of public relations requires the creation of appropriate conditions for the functioning of public finances, which is the key to economic growth and the foundation of its development, as well as further improving the material well-being of the population. They are one of the key and most important areas of the financial system of the state, through which and through which the system of distribution of gross domestic product between business structures and territories, and various segments of the population. The article considers public finance as one of the main components of the financial system of each country. Their role in providing the state with its inherent functions in relation to social, economic and political development has been studied. Scientific approaches to the interpretation of the essence of the concept of “public finance” are described, on the basis of which the own position of their definition is substantiated. The key conditions for the functioning of public finances in a democratic society are highlighted. Under today's conditions, there is a process of rethinking the essence of public finance in a democratic society. The development of theoretical views on the role of public finance in a democratic society is associated with a change in public influence on the economy. On the basis of the outlined problems of public finances in a democratic society, the priority directions of their improvement in the conditions of economic transformations are determined. It was emphasized that the optimization in the field of public finance will stimulate the development of entrepreneurial activity, promote the growth of living standards of citizens, will improve the quality of public services and achieve social harmony in society. Today the issue of modernization of public finances is relevant, because the high level of tax burden, low level of social justice of the tax system, inefficient and irrational distribution of budget funds, low level of social security of vulnerable groups and social standards are a consequence of improper functioning of public finances in the context of redistributive processes in the country. In modern conditions, the ability of the state to perform its functions and promote the socio-economic growth of society depends on their effective functioning.
TRUST OF UKRAINIANS IN THE BANKING SYSTEM: CROSS-CULTURAL ANALYSIS
Authors:   Odesa Mechnikov National University, Ishkov Pavlo , Kniazieva Olena ,   Odesa Regional Institute for Public Administration, National Academy for Public Administration under the President of Ukraine
Published: April 2022

According to the data presented in the article, the level of trust in the banking system in modern Ukraine is lower than in most countries, and is falling in recent years, according to data from both international and national studies. Trust in banks is considered as important for an efficient financial system, but little is known about what determines trust in banks. Only a few studies discuss this topic, so this article aims to fill the gap by providing a comparative cross-cultural analysis of the level, dynamics and determinants of trust in banks. Using data from the World Values Survey of Round 7, which covered 46 countries during the period 2017–2020, the author observes significant differences in trust in banks in different countries and tracks the impact of several socio-demographic indicators. The main conclusions are: women tend to trust banks more than men; confidence in banks tends to increase with income, but decreases with age and level of education. The Covid-19 pandemic has reminded us that well-functioning banks play an important role in economic growth, and stressed the importance of trust in banks by economic agents. Authorities are trying to maintain confidence in these difficult times through various measures to prevent the collapse of banks and protect financial stability. Trust in banks is important in difficult times. It promotes financial attraction and financial stability, and thus promotes economic stability and growth. Without trust, banks cannot attract depositors or find households willing to borrow money to finance their business and housing. In short, trust in banks is a fundamental component of economic efficiency. The proposed study has certain limitations associated with data collection. At first, we only have data for one point in time. Therefore, our results may be affected by the research period, and they may not inform about the evolution of confidence in banks. Secondly, even if the sample of countries includes developed and developing countries, it is not exhaustive of the 46 countries. Thirdly, because we use survey data, we can only rely on one issue of trust in banks. Therefore, it is impossible to check whether the results are valid with the help of alternative questions of trust in banks.
FEATURES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, Kovalova Mariia
Published: April 2022

The article analyzes the peculiarities of supply chain management in foreign economic activity. Particular attention is paid to the need to establish cooperation and appropriate integration between the participants of the supply chain. Supply chain analysis in foreign economic activity helps to investigate logistics costs and solve the problem of their optimization, which, in fact, turns into a task of their minimization, as well as to optimize the cost of customs clearance of goods. A changing competitive environment requires the formation of an effective supply chain, taking into account the peculiarities of not only the national market, but also international norms for transport services of foreign economic activity and legislation of different countries regarding customs procedures. When planning economic activity and foreign economic activity, in particular, many factors that have a direct or indirect impact on the formation of a price for the end user are taken into account, one of the main ones is the proximity to raw materials, fuel, and consumers. The pattern of rational placement of production follows from the economic law of labor economy, which regulates the costs of overcoming the distance between the areas of raw materials production, production and consumption of products, and also takes into account additional costs arising from the movement of raw materials or final products of the customs border. The role of this law is decisive, since logistics costs and customs clearance costs during implementation often occupy the lion's share in the cost of final products and, accordingly, form a price for the consumer. It is through the solution of logistical problems that it is possible to minimize transport costs and customs clearance costs, which ultimately affects the cost of finished products. The effectiveness of such actions depends on the amount of financial and time costs and in the current competitive environment is the main factor that affects the formation of competitiveness of the enterprise. Thus, the task of minimizing total costs is reduced to the task of minimizing transport costs and customs clearance costs. Thus, effective management of supply chains, taking into account the peculiarities of the implementation of foreign economic contracts, will greatly simplify the process of promoting the finished products of the enterprise in foreign markets and establish effective cooperation with foreign suppliers of raw materials for their own production.
DYNAMICS OF THE STOCK MARKETS OF THE LEADING EU COUNTRIES AND UKRAINE IN THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC COVID-19
Authors:   Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University, Shenderova Anastasiia , Yakubovskiy Sergey ,   Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University
Published: April 2022

The article analyzes the stock markets of the leading EU countries - France, Germany, Poland and Ukraine. The article presents the results of the analysis of the dynamics of indexes of represented stock markets, such as DAX in Germany, CAC 40 in France, WIG 20 in Poland and PFTS in Ukraine. The main enterprises included in these indexes of stock exchanges were identified. The impact of Covid-19 on the major indices of Europe's largest markets and, moreover, how they recovered from this economic crisis was assessed. It should be stated that all four countries are quite successful in overcoming the crisis. Among the surveyed countries for the period from 2017 to 2022, the largest growth was recorded in the stock markets of France and Germany, the least - in Poland. Higher growth rates in France and Germany are due to the policy of the European Central Bank, which, like the US Federal Reserve, during the global pandemic significantly increased the money supply, which led to rising stock prices for almost all assets The trend of all four indexes, in the long run, is growing, even with the global economic crises presence. Ukraine is the youngest country in Europe. Though, it should be stated that the Ukrainian stock market is developing slowly, but surely. The article identifies the factors of development of the Ukrainian stock market, the need for further reform and offers recommendations based on the analysis of stock markets in neighboring countries, including Poland, which has retained its national currency, despite participation in the European Union. Ukraine is a strategically important partner for the European Union. Given the fact that Ukraine has clearly defined the vector for Euro-Atlantic integration, a developed stock market is a necessity for its effective interaction with the European Union and the world community in general. An important positive step in the development of the national stock market was the adoption of the regulatory framework for European Union securities in Ukraine. This is a significant incentive for further development of the stock market of Ukraine and its integration into European financial institutions.
¿Es suficiente el Impacto Económico de sustituir importaciones?
Authors: Belén Jobani Maisa
Published: April 2022

Se aborda el tema del proceso de industrialización pro sustitución de importaciones que se está llevando a cabo en Argentina. Dicho proceso es resultado de cambios que se produjeron en la economía luego de la crisis de diciembre de 2001. Aquí se presentan las repercusiones tanto a nivel global como regional; sus implicancias en el índice de producción de los diferentes sectores industriales y los vínculos comerciales frente a grandes bloques económicos. Asimismo, en este análisis subyace el interrogante acerca de si el impacto económico de sustituir importaciones es suficiente para generar un crecimiento sostenido en la economía del país.
Modelo de calidad para instituciones de educación superior
Authors: Sánchez Gutiérrez José , Pacheco Ornelas Ma. Cristina , Gándara Mota Ma. Raquel
Published: April 2022

Ante el desafío que enfrentan las universidades por la permanente transformación de la sociedad, la cual incide en las funciones sustantivas de las instituciones de educación superior (ies), se realizó una investigación en la que se analizaron teorías y opiniones de diferentes expertos en el área, así como se realizó el estudio de la situación actual del entorno para determinar los cambios que se requieren en las ies. El trabajo parte del análisis de expertos en la calidad y la evaluación en la educación superior, y resalta la importancia de los procesos, la cultura y el liderazgo de calidad en el campo del conocimiento, para, después de considerar las propuestas teóricas y las de expertos, presentar un modelo de calidad para las ies en el campo de las ciencias económico administrativas que responda a las demandas sociales y les permita mantenerse vigentes y competitivas
A VALUE ADDED ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF CHOCOLATE TEMPE COMPANY IN MALANG CITY
Authors: IRWANDI PUTRA -
Published: April 2022

Business development strategy is very important in supporting the sustainability of existing businesses. One of the application development strategies carried out in the chocolate tempe business in Malang City. This study uses a quantitative approach with analytical techniques, namely the IFE matrix, EFE, SWOT matrix and QSPM. The research took place at the De Tempe Chocolate Company, Malang City. The results obtained by the strategy that can be carried out by the Tempe De Konco Chocolate Company are as follows. The SO strategy at the Tempe De Konco Chocolate Company can be done by adding machines to be able to utilize tempe as a high selling power. In the WO strategy, the Tempe De Konco Chocolate Company can do promotions or marketing through social media so that more visitors will visit the Tempe De Konco Chocolate Company. As for the ST strategy, the Tempe De Konco Chocolate Company can do it by adding product differentiation to make it more varied. For the WT strategy, it can be done by adding cooperation partners.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR TINGKAT TINGGI SISWA SMPK PUTRI ST. XAVERIUS KEFAMENANU DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL MATEMATIKA
Authors: Anunut Hendrika , Maifa Talisadika Serrisanti , Bete Hendrika
Published: April 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa SMPK Putri St. Xaverius Kefamenanu dalam menyelesaikan soal matematika. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah masing-masing satu orang siswa dari tiap kategori level berpikir tingkat tinggi, yaitu seorang siswa dengan kategori baik, seorang siswa dengan kategori cukup, seorang siswa dengan kategori kurang, dan seorang siswa dengan kategori sangat kurang.Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan tes tertulis dan wawancara yaitu tiga butir soal kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah soal kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi dan pedoman wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Siswa dengan kategori baik mampu menganalisis, mengevaluasi, dan mencipta. Selanjutnya siswa dengan kategori cukup mampu menganalisis, mengevaluasi, sedangkan siswa dengan kategori kurang dan sangat kurang tidak mampu menganalisis, mengevaluasi, dan mencipta.
Presentación
Authors: Periodicos Portal
Published: April 2022

Presentación
Ecossocioeconomias na Encruzilhada do Antropoceno. Uma Perspectiva Sistêmica-Transdisciplinar
Authors: Vieira Paulo Henrique Freire , Sampaio Carlos Alberto Cioce
Published: April 2022

Sob o pano de fundo das evidências de agravamento da crise socioecológica global no novo cenário do Antropoceno, este ensaio oferece uma reflexão crítica sobre os fundamentos epistemológicos e ético-políticos da cosmovisão neoliberal. Esta reflexão é conduzida de uma perspectiva sistêmica-transdisciplinar e leva em conta uma reavaliação do potencial contido na noção de ecossocioeconomia, que emergiu no contexto dos debates pioneiros sobre o binômio ecologia & desenvolvimento na década de 1970. O texto alimenta uma reflexão de corte prospectivo sobre a possibilidade de um novo projeto civilizador com perfil pós-desenvolvimentista e ecocêntrico, a ser apoiado na difusão em larga escala de um novo estilo ecopedagógico: a ecoformação transdisciplinar. Ainda que haja uma correlação desigual de forças político-econômicas e socioculturais em curso, constatamos que esta via improvável, mas possível, de reconexão simbiótica entre homem e natureza, apoiada em princípios ecossocieconômicos e ecopolíticos ressignificados, começa a gerar processos emancipadores pós-desenvolvimentistas, ganhando contornos mais nítidos.
Mapeo de Procesos de Resistencia Civil Indígenas ante Proyectos Extractivistas en la Zona Sur de los Andes (1990-2020)
Authors: Vargas María Francesca Rodríguez , Hidalgo Diego Checa
Published: April 2022

Este artículo estudia los procesos de resistencia indígena surgidos durante conflictos socioambientales ante proyectos extractivistas desarrollados en zonas andinas y preandinas de Argentina, Bolivia y Chile, desde 1990 hasta 2020. Identifica, especialmente, aquellas luchas de comunidades que han recurrido mayoritariamente al empleo de metodologías de acción noviolenta para alcanzar sus objetivos. A partir de un análisis documental, la investigación ha encontrado 129 casos de este tipo de luchas, situándose casi la mitad de ellas en territorio chileno y señalando a la minería como la principal actividad extractiva implicada en esos conflictos socioambientales. Estas resistencias indígenas son protagonizadas mayoritariamente por las comunidades mapuche y en ellas destacan principalmente dos demandas: Que se mejore el sistema de gestión de residuos y se reparen los daños causados por dichos proyectos, y por otro lado, que se respete el derecho a la consulta previa antes del inicio de proyectos extractivistas. En estos procesos de resistencia civil no solo se han utilizado métodos de protesta y persuasión, sino que también se ha recurrido significativamente a la intervención noviolenta mediante el desarrollo de acciones directas.
En Pos del Edén Occidentalizado. Turismo y Naturaleza en la Prensa del Porfiriato, México
Authors: Reyes Marco Aurelio Almazán
Published: April 2022

El presente artículo ilustra que las ideas vertidas en la prensa del Porfiriato (1876-1911) sobre la incorporación de los recursos naturales en el incipiente turismo en México pretendían la adecuación de paisajes acorde a parámetros modernos y de índole liberal, los cuales se consideraban, por parte de las élites nacionales, apropiados para atraer y recibir turistas extranjeros, principalmente estadounidenses y europeos occidentales. A partir de la revisión del contenido de rotativos de ese período, y su contextualización, se interpreta que coadyuvaron a la difusión de las actividades del turismo en el país pero también a su legitimación e instauración como “territorio
El presente artículo ilustra que las ideas vertidas en la prensa del Porfiriato (1876-1911) sobre la incorporación de los recursos naturales en el incipiente turismo en México pretendían la adecuación de paisajes acorde a parámetros modernos y de índole liberal, los cuales se consideraban, por parte de las élites nacionales, apropiados para atraer y recibir turistas extranjeros, principalmente estadounidenses y europeos occidentales. A partir de la revisión del contenido de rotativos de ese período, y su contextualización, se interpreta que coadyuvaron a la difusión de las actividades del turismo en el país pero también a su legitimación e instauración como “territorio del turismo” y de atractivos turísticos. En tal proceso, sus propuestas de adecuación de la naturaleza consideraban más los beneficios para algunos actores sociales, como empresarios,  turistas de alto poder adquisitivo o extranjeros, en detrimento de otros, como la población campesina e indígena, o llegaban a implicar impactos para otros elementos del paisaje, como la fauna.
Diversidades en el Medio Ambiente: Una Entrevista con Brigitte Baptiste
Authors: Moretto Samira Peruchi , Mello Soraia Carolina de , Rodriguez Ale Mujica , Silvestrin Julian Pegoraro
Published: April 2022

Con ocasión del 3er Congreso de Historia Ambiental realizado en la Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) en 2019, nos reunimos con la ecologista queer Colombiana Brigitte Baptiste. Brigitte participó de una Sesión Plenaria con la charla titulada “Dolor en un mundo de transición”. Guiada por preguntas como “¿Qué es la naturaleza y como las personas trans cuestionan la naturaleza?”, “¿Cómo producimos la naturaleza hoy?”, “¿Quién está inventando el mundo de hoy?”, “¿Las nuevas naturalezas son políticamente plausibles?” y “¿Qué especies queremos ser?”, ella nos desafía a pensar en la biodiversidad y el ecosistema de una manera interdisciplinar y queer. Como posición de cuestionamiento de las normalidades, lo queer nos lleva a preguntarnos cuales son los posibles efectos de no conformar cuerpos, organismos, paisajes, identidades. Es aquí donde Brigitte – utilizando el marco de las ciencias naturales y de las ciencias humanas – establece un rico diálogo entre la naturaleza y la teoría queer. En su charla, Brigitte afirmó que la naturaleza es diversa y produce diferencias; protege lo anómalo, que es camino hacia los cambios adaptativos esenciales para la continuidad de la vida.
Makna Diri Wanita Muslim Menerusi Pandangan Said Nursi
Authors: Muhamad Nurul Asiah Fasehah , Mohd Yunus Mohd Nazree , Akar Celal
Published: April 2022

This study aims to analyse the self-concept of Muslim women from the perspective of Badiuzzaman Said Nursi. This study uses a qualitative approach through document analysis. The main sample of the study is the Risalah Pedoman Para Wanita by Badiuzzaman Said Nursi. The results of this study showcase four important characteristics outlined by Said Nursi in giving the concept of women, namely: (1) Having syafaqah (2) The most effective teacher (3) Being afraid of the views of Ajnabi men, and (4) Source of good akhlak. The impact of this study is generally for Muslim women and researchers involved with the Muslim women’s community.
ABSTRAK
Kefahaman seseorang tentang diri adalah amat terkait dengan pandangan alam yang dipercayainya. Faham diri ini hanya akan terbentuk dengan baik jika dilihat menerusi cara pandang yang diikat kemas dengan epistemologi yang benar. Peri pentingnya kefahaman ini kerana ia akan mempengaruhi persepsi insan dalam segenap hal yang berkait dengan dirinya. Dalam konteks seorang wanita Muslim, persepsi mereka tentang diri mereka dan persepsi persekitaran tentang mereka memainkan peranan besar dalam pembentukan tingkahlaku diri lalu memberi impak kepada persekitaran yang terhampir dengan mereka. Memahami peranan wanita dan ketajaman perasaan yang dimilikinya maka hal ini amat penting untuk dilihat dengan teliti. Selaku Muslim yang mempunyai tujuan akhir iaitu kebahagian dunia dan akhirat maka mengkonsepsikan diri dengan benar amat penting. Walau bagaimanapun, pengaruh sekularisme dan dualisme yang wujud dalam arus pendidikan amat menggugat hal ini dan menimbulkan konsep diri wanita yang pelbagai yang hakikatnya mungkin jauh daripada konsep asal yang digariskan oleh Islam. Oleh yang demikian, konsep diri wanita Muslim ini harus diteliti dan dinilai semula. Justeru, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis konsep diri wanita Muslim dari perspektif Badiuzzaman Said Nursi. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif menerusi analisis dokumen. Sampel kajian yang utama adalah Risalah Pedoman Para Wanita karangan Badiuzzaman Said Nursi. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan terdapat empat ciri penting yang digariskan oleh Said Nursi dalam memberikan konsep terhadap wanita iaitu: (1) Memiliki syafaqah (2) Muallim yang paling berkesan (3) takut dengan pandangan lelaki ajnabi dan (4) Sumber akhlak yang baik. Impak kajian ini secara umumnya untuk wanita Muslim dan pengkaji yang terlibat dengan komuniti wanita Muslim.
Servant Leadership in Malaysian Da’wah NGOS: Western and Islamic Perspective
Authors: Mhd Omar Mohd Faridh Hafez , Syed Ismail Sharifah Hayaati
Published: April 2022

The purpose of this paper is to explore the characteristics of servant leadership (SL) from Western and Islamic perspectives, and analyse those characteristics in Malaysian Daʿwah NGOs. Currently many Da’wah NGOs in Malaysia are said not to prioritize leadership characteristics in leading and serving the as well as the public interest. Characteristics are important to any organization, and they influence the way a leader leads its organization and staff by exercising specific leadership behaviour in response to a situation. Unlike other leadership styles that are organization-centric, this paper serves to explain the people or follower-centric characteristics of servant leadership through the combination of motivational approaches (MA) and voluntary actions (VA) in Malaysian Daʿwah NGOs – ABIM and IKRAM. The data from this qualitative research are collected from five main resources including media coverage, official reports, official websites, NGOs programs and public opinion. The data are analysed thematically based on the similarities and differences characteristics of SL between Western and Islamic perspectives. The findings revealed that servant leadership from Western and Islamic perspectives share some similar dimensions of characteristics in practice; however, Western SL characteristic does not draw attention to the religious perspective as underlined in Islam.
معايير النص عند روبرت دي بوجراند وأثرها في فهم الخطاب النبوي: حديث دواء المبطون نموذجا
Authors: Abd Gani Muhammad Izuan , Ali Asem Shahedeh
Published: April 2022

This study analysed the text structure with textual standards proposed by Robert de beaugrande where they are among the essential tools of language that play a role in dissecting the construction of the text, achieving its textual coherence, conceptual interdependence, and communication. The study aims to uncover its elements: cohesion, coherence, intentionality, acceptability, situationally, informativity, and intertextuality and their impact on the understanding of prophetic discourse. The approach for this study is qualitative and based on the content analysis approach. This approach addresses the description, analysis, and explanation of the hadith in the light of text linguistics. The results indicate that this hadith has the seven elements of the textual standards, starting with the cohesion whose elements are available; reference, substitution, ellipsis, conjunction, and recurrence, and the criterion of coherence and its elements are the situation, context, metaphor and correlation, and the manifestations of intentionality and acceptability in the hadith are revealed, as well as the criteria of situationally, informativity and intertextuality in it, which all emphasise the coherence, conceptual interdependence, and communication of the hadith and their impact on the interpretation and understanding of the hadith in the recipient.
تناولت هذه الدراسة التحليل لبنية نص بمعطيات اللسانيات الحديثة من خلال رصد عناصر معايير النص عند روبرت دي بوجراند في نص حديث الطب النبوي العلاجي لدواء المبطون. تعد معايير النص التي اقترحها دي بوجراند من أهم الوسائل اللغوية التي تقوم بدورها في تشريح بناء النص، وتحقيق تماسكه النصي وترابطه المفهومي والتواصلي. تهدف الدراسة إلى الكشف عن عناصر النص، وهي: الاتساق، والانسجام، والقصدية، والمقبولية، والموقفية، والإعلامية والتناص، وبيان أثرها في فهم الخطاب النبوي. والمنهج المتبع لهذه الدراسة هو المدخل الكيفي والاعتماد على منهج تحليل المحتوى؛ إذ يتطرّق هذا المنهج إلى وصف وتحليل وشرح نص الحديث في ضوء علم اللغة النصي، بإبراز عناصر معايير النص والوقوف على أهميتها في تماسك وترابط نص الحديث وأثرها في فهمه. وتشير النتائج إلى أن الحديث الذي يتحدث عن دواء المبطون تتوافر فيه عناصر معايير النص السبعة؛  ما  يؤكد على تماسك وترابط الحديث، كما أنها تؤكد على أثرها في تفسير وفهم الحديث عند المتلقي.
Smoking Habit: Counselling Intervention For Secondary School’s Students
Authors: Abdul Aziz Abdul Rashid , Shafie Amin Al Haadi , Amerudin Ahmad Rajaie
Published: April 2022

The smoking habit among school students nowadays are worrying. Every day, more cases of smoking among them are reported. Studies show that smoking has a wide range of harmful consequences on people. Hence, this study focuses on identifying the causes, risks, and effects of smoking on students. Besides that, it was done to explore the role of counselling session in helping the involved student. This is a qualitative study using interviews sessions as a study design involving 14-years-old student who is a smoker as a subject in this study. The counselling theories that have been used were Person-Centred Counselling (PCC) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). Sources from the Quran and hadith are also shared in this study This study describes the issues identified, the psychometric tools used, the treatment process carried out, the results of the treatment, and the challenges throughout the session. Among the causes identified are from family factors, social relationships, and environmental factors. Meanwhile, the effect seen is from the aspects of health, finance, and dependence. As a conclusion, it is proven that counselling session may be helpful in increasing the awareness among the smoker about the implications of the smoking and further increase their motivation to stop smoking.
Phenotypic and functional characterization of the CD6-ALCAM T-cell co-stimulatory pathway after allogeneic cell transplantation
Authors: Rambaldi Benedetta , Kim Haesook T. , Arihara Yohei , Asano Takeru , Reynolds Carol , Manter Mariah , Halpern Max , Weber Augustine , Koreth John , Cutler Corey , Gooptu Mahasweta , Nikiforow Sarah , Ho Vincent T. , Antin Joseph H. , Romee Rizwan , Ampudia Jeanette , Ng Cherie , Connelly Stephen , Soiffer Robert J. , Ritz Jerome
Published: April 2022

CD6 is a co-stimulatory receptor expressed on T cells that binds activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule (ALCAM), expressed on antigen presenting cells, epithelial and endothelial tissues. The CD6-ALCAM pathway plays an integral role in modulating T-cell activation, proliferation, and trafficking. In this study we examined expression of CD6 by reconstituting T cells in 95 patients after allogeneic cell transplantation and evaluated the effects of itolizumab, an anti- CD6 monoclonal antibody, on T-cell activation. CD6 T cells reconstituted early after transplant with CD4 regulatory T cells (Treg)-expressing lower levels of CD6 compared to conventional CD4 T cells (Tcon) and CD8 T cells. After onset of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD), CD6 expression was further reduced in Treg and CD8 T cells compared to healthy donors, while no difference was observed for Tcon. ALCAM expression was highest in plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC), lowest in myeloid dendritic cells (mDC) and intermediate in monocytes and was generally increased after aGvHD onset. Itolizumab inhibited CD4 and CD8 T-cell activation and proliferation in preGvHD samples, but inhibition was less prominent in samples collected after aGvHD onset, especially for CD8 T cells. Functional studies showed that itolizumab did not mediate direct cytolytic activity or antibody-dependent cytotoxicity in vitro. However, itolizumab efficiently abrogated the costimulatory activity of ALCAM on T-cell proliferation, activation and maturation. Our results identify the CD6-ALCAM pathway as a potential target for aGvHD control and a phase I/II study using itolizumab as first line treatment in combination with steroids for patients with aGvHD is currently ongoing (clinicaltrials gov. Identifier: NCT03763318).
Two Clinical Cases of Feline Hemoplasmosis in Korea
Authors: Kim Young Ju , Bae Hyeona , Shin Sun Woo , Cho ARom , Jeon Yeseul , Hwang Tae-Sung , Jung Dong-In , Kim Dae Young , Kang Jun-Gu , Yu DoHyeon
Published: April 2022

Feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis (hemoplasmosis) is an infection of the red blood cells caused by the Mycoplasma haemofelis (Mhf), Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum (CMhm), and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis (CMt). The existence of Mhf, CMhm, and CMt has been demonstrated in feral cats in Korea using molecular methods, but no clinical cases have yet been reported. This study reports 2 clinical cases of hemotropic mycoplasmosis caused by CMhm and CMt in 2 anemic cats. The first case was a client-owned intact female domestic shorthair cat that presented with fever, pale mucous membranes, and normocytic normochromic non-regenerative anemia. Prior to referral, an immunosuppressive prednisolone dose was administered at the local veterinary clinic for 1 month. The cat was diagnosed with high-grade alimentary lymphoma. Organisms were found on the surface of the red blood cells on blood smear examination. The second case was of a rescued cat that presented with dehydration and fever. The cat had normocytic normochromic non-regenerative anemia. Necropsy revealed concurrent feline infectious peritonitis. Polymerase chain reaction assay targeting 16S rRNA revealed CMhm infection in case 1 and dual infection of CMhm and CMt in case 2. Normocytic normochromic non-regenerative anemia was observed in both cats before and during the management of the systemic inflammation. This is the first clinical case report in Korea to demonstrate CMhm and CMt infections in symptomatic cats.
Specific Detection of Acanthamoeba species using Polyclonal Peptide Antibody Targeting the Periplasmic Binding Protein of A. castellanii
Authors: Kim Min-Jeong , Quan Fu-Shi , Kong Hyun-Hee , Kim Jong-Hyun , Moon Eun-Kyung
Published: April 2022

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare ocular disease, but it is a painful and sight-threatening infectious disease. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment are necessary to prevent serious complications. While AK is frequently diagnosis via several PCR assays or Acanthamoeba-specific antibodies, a more specific and effective diagnostic method is required. This study described the production of a polyclonal peptide antibody against the periplasmic binding protein (PBP) of A. castellanii and investigated its diagnostic potential. Western blot analysis showed that the PBP antibody specifically reacted with the cell lysates of A. castellanii. However, the PBP antibody did not interact with human corneal epithelial (HCE) cells and the other 3 major causative agents of keratitis. Immunocytochemistry (ICC) results revealed the specific detection of A. castellanii trophozoites and cysts by PBP antibodies when A. castellanii were co-cultured with HCE cells. PBP antibody specificity was further confirmed by co-culture of A. castellanii trophozoites with F. solani, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa via ICC. The PBP antibody specifically reacted with the trophozoites and cysts of A. polyphaga, A. hatchetti, A. culbertsoni, A. royreba, and A. healyi, thus demonstrated its genus-specific nature. These results showed that the PBP polyclonal peptide antibody of A. castellanii could specifically detect several species of Acanthamoeba, contributing to the development of an effective antibody-based AK diagnostics.
Baumfield, V., Hall, E., & Wall, K. (2013). Action research in education (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE
Authors: Horness Paul Horness
Published: April 2022

This book is not a typical “how-to” introductory action research book. It has nine chapters which include topics on understanding epistemology and ontology in AR, understanding one’s basic research methodological assumptions, selecting an approach which matches those assumptions, using student data, collecting information from others (i.e. parents), completing the project, ethical concerns, and distributing findings. While the authors do discuss differences such as qualitative and quantitative research methods, they do not go into detail and provide information about where the reader can go to learn more if needed. Like most authors in the field of AR, they claim that the book meets the needs of novices and advanced researchers alike. Unlike most typical AR books, this book seems to be for those who are at least familiar with basic research concepts and would like to understand more about why they are making the choices that they are. I feel that this book fills an important gap as an intermediate textbook.
Zuber-Skerritt, O., Fletcher, M., & Kearney, J. (Eds.). (2015). Professional learning in higher education and communities: Towards a new vision for action research. London, UK: Palgrave-Macmillian.
Authors: Aberdeen Trudie
Published: April 2022

Zuber-Skerritt, Fletcher, and Kearney’s nine chapter volume introduces their vision of action research which they call participatory action learning and action research (PALAR). They describe PALAR as “holistic, inclusive, and participative to enable transformative improvement in human living conditions (p. 2)”. The creation of this methodology provided the authors with an opportunity to define their epistemological and ontological stances. They state that they subscribe to the critical realist perspectives and prioritize research which is humanitarian and which is empowering. Their methods are informed by a multitude of theoretical perspectives such as hope theory, complexity theory, experiential learning, negative dialects, living theory, grounded theory, critical theory, and phenomenology. In Chapter Two professional learning is described as a body-brain-mind dynamic which requires attention and reflection. Critical reflection as it relates to action research is discussed in Chapter Three. The authors propose a multilevel reflective process. In the last chapter of this section the authors address action research itself and introduce the “action research family” which includes different forms of action research. It is here that PALAR is thoroughly explained as a unique form of action research. Its philosophy, methodology, theory, process, and model are outlined.
INSTRUCTOR STRATEGIES FOR RESPONDING TO DISCLOSURES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON CAMPUS
Authors: Root Jennifer L. , Godderis Rebecca
Published: April 2022

While increasing attention has been paid to the issue of sexual violence (SV) on university and college campuses, there is a paucity of research about how post-secondary instructors should respond to student disclosures of SV and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV). The limited amount of evidence suggests instructors who receive disclosures are often confused about their role in supporting students. We address this gap by providing a reflexive examination of autobiographical data, and mobilize this analysis to recommend a set of strategies for post-secondary instructors to use when responding to disclosures of SV and GBV in higher education.
van Buuren, A., Eshuis, J., & van Vliet, M. (Eds.). (2015). Action research for climate change adaptation: Developing and applying knowledge for governance. New York: Routledge.
Authors: Rodnunsky Shawna
Published: April 2022

This publication on adaptation to climate change has several areas of focus. One is to consider possible approaches on how to address the issue of climate change adaptation. The issue that reduction of emissions will not be enough and that there needs to be a focus on adaptation to climate change has been addressed directly in this publication. The second is to provide additional scientific knowledge and to this effect, consider the processes of how to best collect and understand this research. The intent is to hopefully have an impact on practical applications and governance. Action research is emphasized as an appropriate approach to address the complexity and uncertainty of the problem and also serve to be practical in nature lending itself to a more streamline application of knowledge.
BARREL-ROLLS DURING FLIGHTS OF FANCY
Authors: Clausen Kurt W.
Published: April 2022

When reading through an article within this issue - the one by Cathryn Smith from Brandon University - I was delighted that she had revisited and expanded upon a pithy analogy I haven’t seen for a while. It was a phrase written by Kathryn Herr and Gary Anderson back in 2005 as they endeavoured to explain the challenges of engaging in Action Research during the dissertation process: That engaging in this methodology is like “designing the plane while flying it”. When I originally read Herr and Anderson’s simile, I had seen it as a rather humorous, yet negative one. Using wild exaggeration, the conclusion the authors seem to draw was that it was an impossible task – daredevil activity to say the least… or suicidal, more likely. Now, 13 years later, I am happy to see Dr. Smith take a pragmatic twist on this flight of hyperbole. Rather than seeing this aphorism as a mere “blow off” statement, scaring away potential researchers with its connotation of being a nonstarter, she looks at this phrase as a mere statement of the way things are. The trick is to understand the fact, and to ground your mindset around these parameters. Equally inventive, she parses out her work using aviation analogies, which allows her work to take wings.