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The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes
Authors: Goldstein Myrna Chandler , Goldstein Mark A.
Published: February 2024

This book summarizes the findings of scientific research studies to provide readers with straightforward information on a wide variety of healthy habits and the factors that may make them difficult to follow.

How can taking a yearly vacation serve to improve your health? Is there any scientific proof that skipping breakfast is detrimental to one's health? Americans are constantly bombarded with health tips from magazines, television, the Internet, and other media, but much of this information can be inaccurate. The 50 Healthiest Habits and Lifestyle Changes provides authoritative, research-based information on habits that are important for everyone, but especially teens and young adults.

This easy-to-read book highlights 50 habits for promoting physical as well as mental/emotional and social health. Each entry describes a healthy habit, explains the benefits of that habit, and examines the supporting research and statistics. The book also provides information on major barriers and problems related to each habit and discusses how habits are formed and maintained, covering topics such as positive and negative reinforcement, reward loops, and brain chemistry. Each entry has a section of references and resources that enables readers to conduct their own follow-up research.
Arab Mass Media
Authors: Rugh William A.
Published: February 2024

Since September 11, 2001, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, many television viewers in the United States have become familiar with Al Jazeera as offering an alternative take on events from that presented by mainstream U.S. media, as well as disseminating anti-American invective. Westerners have tended toward simplistic views of Arab newspapers, radio, and television, assuming that they are all under government control and that freedom of press is non-existent. William A. Rugh, a long time observer of the Arab mass media, offers a more nuanced picture of the Arab press as it relates to the political situation in the Arab world today.

Although governmental influence over the media is stronger in the Middle East than in Europe or the United States, Rugh argues that there is more diversity in the Arab media than most people in the West realize. In reality, the Arab media are coming to reflect the diversity and wide range of opinions of those within the Arab world itself. In particular, the advent of privately owned Arab satellite television in the 1990s has led to significant liberalization of the media throughout the region. Rugh concludes that a democracy of ideas and voices is slowly growing in the Arab world, and he remains guardedly optimistic about the positive role the Arab media can play in processes of democratization and nation-building.
Black Demons
Authors: Rome Dennis
Published: February 2024

The stereotype of the African American male as a criminal element in society continues to be a major obstacle to greater racial harmony and the elimination of discrimination and racism on all levels in the United States. Often, this criminal stereotype is internalized by African American youth, so they are made to feel as though delinquent behavior is expected from them, and many fall into this trap. Black Demons examines this stereotype and contends that much of the blame for its perpetuation comes from U.S. mass media's negative depictions of African American males. Rome argues that these images foster the myths that help to deepen and strengthen the stereotypes that have plagued the African American community since colonial times. By examining the origins of this criminal stereotype, how it has been used historically, and how it is presently employed, Rome reveals a dangerous current in media depictions of African Americans, one that threatens that community and taints U.S. society as it tries to overcome the legacy of racism.

The African American male criminal stereotype continues to be used to justify covert and overt racism in contemporary U.S. society. From television to cinema, music to news coverage, mass media continue to depict African American males running from the law, committing crimes, victimizing women, and generally engaging in illegal behavior. Here, Rome examines those images and offers an explanation for this phenomenon. He discusses the impact of these images on both the African American community and on U.S. society in general. He considers the notion that there is a black pathology, a fundamental weakness in African American families that can be traced back to their experiences as slaves. Finally, he concludes that both the news media and entertainment outlets must discontinue their practice of equating young African American males with aggressiveness, lawlessness, and violence if racism is every to be truly abolished in the United States.
Censorship
Authors: Paxton Mark
Published: February 2024

Ever since the Bill of Rights became the cornerstone on which individual Americans' rights and liberties rest, the practical realities of honoring the grand principles of the First Amendment have been hotly contested, and none more so than freedom of expression. From governmental limits on robust, even vicious, colonial- and Federal-era newspaper attacks to the USA PATRIOT Act to efforts to rein in the vast and anarchic Internet, the First Amendment protection of free expression has been virtually under siege by various forms of censorship, some clearly pernicious and others evidently benign. This book guides the reader through these many-faceted historical controversies, always with an eye toward contemporary and future challenges.
Characters on the Couch
Authors: Haycock Dean
Published: February 2024

Providing intriguing insights for students, film buffs, and readers of various genres of fiction, this fascinating book delves into the psychology of 100 well-known fictional characters.

Our favorite fictional characters from books and movies often display an impressive and wide range of psychological attributes, both positive and negative. We admire their resilience, courage, humanity, or justice, and we are intrigued by other characters who show signs of personality disorders and mental illness—psychopathy, narcissism, antisocial personality, paranoia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among many other conditions. This book examines the psychological attributes and motivations of 100 fascinating characters that include examples of both accurate and misleading depictions of psychological traits and conditions, enabling readers to distinguish realistic from inaccurate depictions of human behavior.

An introductory section provides a background of the interplay between psychology and fiction and is followed by psychological profiles of 100 fictional characters from classic and popular literature, film, and television. Each profile summarizes the plot, describes the character's dominant psychological traits or mental conditions, and analyzes the accuracy of such depictions. Additional material includes author profiles, a glossary of psychological and literary terms, a list of sources, and recommended readings.
Concussions
Authors: Meehan ,   III William Paul
Published: February 2024

This book provides a broad introduction to the important topic of concussive brain injury that considers historical, medical, research-based, and legal and ethical perspectives.

The devastating long-term effects of concussions and the apparent mismanagement of concussion treatment among college and professional athletes have received major media attention in recent years. Do athletes—especially young ones—and their parents understand the physical risks and potential lifelong costs involved with playing their sport? Are injuries handled properly, or are players' careers and teams' successes put ahead of health and safety?

Written by a Harvard-educated doctor who conducts clinical and scientific research in the area of sports injuries and concussive brain injuries, this book provides readers with honest and authoritative information about concussions. The book's chapters address the subject from all angles and shed light on current debates related to concussions caused by sports injuries and accidents.
The Creative Discipline
Authors: Napier Nancy K. , Nilsson Mikael
Published: February 2024

Why are some organizations more creative than others? What sets innovative, high-performing organizations apart? Can creativity and innovation be learned and enhanced? The answer to the last question, say creativity experts Nancy Napier and Mikael Nilsson, is a resounding yes. And with general consensus that creativity and innovation drive business growth, fostering creativity couldn't be more important. In The Creative Discipline, Napier and Nilsson illustrate six key factors that power creative, high-achieving organizations, and they provide managers with guidelines for incorporating those factors into their own companies. Business people will learn how innovative organizations get superior results from employees not just through disciplined methods of thinking, but also through free-flowing work spaces and work practices that help supercharge the imagination.

Combining research on creative organizations in several sectors, this book argues that innovative organizations known for doing things differently (and profitably) approach creativity and innovation in similar, disciplined ways, regardless of industry or field. That discipline fosters new ideas, solutions, and approaches, and it ensures that the flow of creativity is constant. The Creative Discipline demonstrates that: -Innovative, high-performing organizations have three disciplines in common: (1) within discipline mastery, (2) out of discipline thinking, and (3) a disciplined process that leads to innovation. -Innovative organizations also have three factors that strengthen the creative disciplines: faces (creative entrepreneurs, leaders, and teams); places (the physical and organizational infrastructure that is reflected in offices, buildings, and location); and traces (elements that act as catalysts for creativity—the culture, networks, and policies that support creative and innovative endeavors). The book explains each factor for creative success in detail. Best, Napier and Nilsson show creativity and innovation at work in a range of sectors from sports to software to theater and contemporary circus. They also show how innovative practices in developed countries like the U.S. and Sweden compare to those in developing countries like Vietnam. Companies can learn to innovate and in the process reap benefits like higher sales and profits, greater productivity—while regaining a valuable element missing in so many workplaces: fun.
Culture and Customs of Thailand
Authors: Kislenko Arne
Published: February 2024

Thailand is rapidly industrializing, dramatically improving the living standards of its people, and gradually developing a more democratic society. Despite such profound changes, traditional Thai culture has not only survived, but has also, in many respects, prospered. Although famous for its food, and despite its increasing popularity as a tourist destination, Thailand remains relatively unknown to most Westerners. Culture and Customs of Thailand presents the traditional culture and customs against the backdrop of modern times.

Thailand has always been an important Southeast Asian country. With a long-reigning monarchy, it is the only country in the region that has never been colonized by a Western power or suffered bloody revolutions and wars. It was the first Asian country to establish diplomatic relations with the United States, and has remained a constant ally. Thailand has emerged as a considerable economic force as the world’s largest rice and rubber producer and remains a regional political power. Against this historical framework, Kislenko deftly introduces the traditional and modern strands of the dominant Buddhist faith and other religions, such as animism. Coverage includes literature, the arts, architecture—including the Thai Wat—food and dress, gender and marriage, festivals and fun, and social customs. Kislenko also balances the portrait with discussions of threats from globalization, AIDS and sex tourism, the drug trade, and corruption in business and government. Evocative photos, a country map, a timeline, and a chronology complete the coverage. This reference is the best source for students and general readers to gain substantial, sweeping insight into the Thais and their land of smiles.
Cultures in Conflict--The French Revolution
Authors: Brown Gregory S.
Published: February 2024

The French Revolution remains one of the crucial events of modern European and world history. The changes wrought in French society, politics, and the church have been commemorated and debated for more than 200 years. This book introduces students to the French Revolution through an historical and cultural overview, as well as the contextual framing of primary documents of ordinary people's experiences in the dramatic conflicts of 1789-1799. Most of the documents are first translations into English for a North American audience.

While a majority of sources on the French Revolution provide excerpts from formal documents, this volume reveals the deeper human level, offering immediate insight into everyday life. This is the perfect introduction to the Revolution, with many added-value features, including period illustrations, timeline, glossary, study questions directed toward the Advanced Placement European History exam, and a practical resource guide.
Fairy Lore
Authors: Ashliman D. L.
Published: February 2024

Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book is an introduction to fairy lore from around the world. The handbook defines and classifies types of fairies, provides numerous examples and texts, overviews scholarship, and discusses the role of fairies in art, film, and popular culture. It closes with a glossary and a bibliography of print and electronic resources.
Fibromyalgia
Authors: Jones Kim D. , Hoffman Janice H.
Published: February 2024

A fascinating look at the progression of a once-discounted medical disorder, from suspicion of malingering and mental illness to mainline acceptance by the world medical community.

As described in this timely volume, three decades of objective scientific evidence has finally transitioned a suspicious set of symptoms into a real diagnosis for—and potential treatments of—fibromyalgia. It is a revelatory work, focusing on important research discoveries, the struggles of patients, and hopes for a future cure.

Each chapter of Fibromyalgia covers different aspects of the disease and its treatment, including global, economic, and risk statistics; a timeline of key events in the study of fibromyalgia; common symptoms and diagnostic indicators; pharmacologic and non-pharmacological treatments; associated disorders and syndromes; and impact of fibromyalgia at home, in the workplace, and in society at large. Adding to the coverage is a firsthand account from a young patient describing her experiences with this disease.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Authors: Coker Jeffrey W.
Published: February 2024

A brief, thorough introduction to the life and times of the most influential and effective president in modern America, this volume is ideal for students researching the Great Depression or World War II.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of the best and most influential presidents in U.S. history. Successfully guiding the stricken nation through the Great Depression and World War II, FDR also forever changed the office of the President of the United States and the future course of American politics. The scion of a wealthy upstate New York family, and cousin to President Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt was beloved by ordinary Americans and reviled by the elite as a class traitor for his New Deal policies. Here, FDR's life from childhood to midlife struggle with crippling polio to his death in office in 1944 is detailed, offering both personal and public perspectives.

Starting with his privileged prep school and Harvard upbringing, readers follow this masterful politician's development as New York senator and Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I. During a brief retreat from the public eye, Roosevelt is struck by polio and regroups personally and professionally. Next comes his triumphant return to national politics and his election to president in 1932. The pivotal years during which he was elected president an unprecedented four times during the Depression and World War II round out the final third of the book. An annotated bibliography and index conclude the work.
Guided Inquiry
Authors: Kuhlthau Carol C. , Maniotes Leslie K. , Caspari Ann K.
Published: February 2024

This dynamic approach to an exciting form of teaching and learning will inspire students to gain insights and complex thinking skills from the school library, their community, and the wider world.

Guided inquiry is a way of thinking, learning, and teaching that changes the culture of a school into a collaborative inquiry community. Global interconnectedness calls for new skills, new knowledge, and new ways of learning to prepare students with the abilities and competencies they need to meet the challenges of a changing world. The challenge for the information-age school is to educate students for living and working in this information-rich technological environment.

At the core of being educated today is knowing how to learn and innovate from a variety of sources. Through guided inquiry, students see school learning and real life meshed in meaningful ways. They develop higher order thinking and strategies for seeking meaning, creating, and innovating. Today's schools are challenged to develop student talent, coupling the rich resources of the school library with those of the community and wider world. How well are you preparing your students to draw on the knowledge and wisdom of the past while using today's technology to advance new discoveries in the future? This book is the introduction to guided inquiry. It is the place to begin to consider and plan how to develop an inquiry learning program for your students.
How Consumer Culture Controls Our Kids
Authors: Hill Jennifer
Published: February 2024

This gripping book considers the history, techniques, and goals of child-targeted consumer campaigns and examines children's changing perceptions of what commodities they "need" to be valued and value themselves.

In this critique of America's consumption-based society, author Jennifer Hill chronicles the impact of consumer culture on children—from the evolution of childhood play to a child's self-perception as a consumer to the consequences of this generation's repeated media exposure to violence. Hill proposes that corporations, eager to tap into a multibillion-dollar market, use the power of advertising and the media to mold children's thoughts and behaviors.

The book features vignettes with teenagers explaining, in their own words, how advertising determines their needs, wants, and self-esteem. An in-depth analysis of this research reveals the influence of media on a young person's desire to conform, shows how broadcasted depictions of beauty distort the identities of children and teens, and uncovers corporate agendas for manipulating behavior in the younger generation. The work concludes with the position that corporations are shaping children to be efficient consumers but, in return, are harming their developing young minds and physical well-being.
In the Adopted Land
Authors: Bui Hoan
Published: February 2024

This volume details the experiences of Vietnamese immigrant women who have experienced intimate violence in the United States. It focuses on the diversity of their responses to abuse and their various encounters with the criminal justice system and victim service agencies. Also revealed are the effects of traditional culture, acculturation, and economic adaptation on the participation of these women as witnesses in the criminal justice process. It points to the roles of gender, economic power, legal status, and the organizational structure of the criminal justice system in shaping the experiences of women charged with domestic violence. The limitations of the criminal justice are exposed when it fails to provide abused women with long term protection, forces women to choose between personal safety and family life, and allows domestic violence laws to reinforce male domination.

This work is among the few that highlights the need for more research into how the United States criminal justice system's policies affect abused Vietnamese immigrant women's safety and family lives. It incorporates interviews from women living in various communities in the United States. Professionals, victim advocates, social scientists, and students in criminal justice, justice studies, women's studies, and social work programs will all benefit from this insightful book.
The Politics of the Global Oil Industry
Authors: Falola Toyin , Genova Ann
Published: February 2024

The petroleum industry is among the most lucrative and most important in the world, and its impact within the realm of international politics is tremendous (although it can be overstated). Taking a well-balanced and objective approach to the complicated web of political and economic threads that make up the fabric of the oil industry, Falola and Genova introduce the most salient aspects in clear language, offering cogent and up-to-date information about the countries, companies, international organizations, and people who shape the contemporary history of the black gold.

The relationship of international politics and the global oil industry affects everyone but is understood by few. Taking a well-balanced and objective approach to deconstructing this intricate web for those unfamiliar with the industry, Falola and Genova introduce the major players in the field, offering cogent and up-to-date information about the countries, companies, organizations, and people who shape the contemporary history of oil. They break down the essentials, describing the discovery process, the different types of oil, and the various processes by which oil gets to the market. Then they provide a brief history of the major oil-producing countries, followed by a discussion of OPEC and international efforts to control the price and supply of oil. After setting the stage, they introduce the most salient political issues that are influenced by oil, namely environmental protection, human rights, and economic development. Finally, a look at each of seven major oil exporters—Iraq, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela—demonstrates that the black gold can be both a blessing and a curse for the countries that produce it.

Despite the need to learn how to exploit alternative energy sources before the oil runs out, we will continue to be dependent on oil for the foreseeable future. Today's oil demands are not only generated by such obvious activities as gassing up our cars or powering our aircraft, but also from the ubiquitous technological gadgets that have infiltrated our daily lives. From computer monitors to CDs, from cell phones to the petroleum-generated materials used in our shoes and sweaters, our reliance on oil continues to grow. Because price and supply are highly dependent on political events in distant countries, it is essential for American consumers to understand the intricacies of this complex subject. Falola and Genova demystify the industry and invite us to investigate more deeply this vital resource.
Managerial Strategies for Organisational Resilience in SME Sector
Authors: Nuwan Nalinda , Shukri Mohd , Khatibi Ali
Published: February 2024

The current marketplace is constantly evolving, challenging for business leaders and various market turbulences have occurred recently which has impacted all economic and business sectors. Organisational resilience refers to a company’s capacity to successfully bounce back to the normal situation after economic shocks. Resilient firms can also integrate and improve strategies efficiently to manage disruptive occurrences. However, applying right strategies necessitate a diverse set of resources, and enterprises might become more resource-dependent in times of economic crisis. Strategic agility and dynamic capability encompass an organisation’s capacity to build and rapidly deploy flexible, nimble, and dynamic resources. Strategic agility and organisational resilience operate together to adapt to changing conditions, re-energize. Firms with resilience capacity can traverse several types of SA and adapt successfully to changing situations. Consequently, strengthening OR, particularly in the SME sector, is critical, as they are the most susceptible firms, characterized by dynamism and frequently a lack of resources. Therefore, leaders of SMEs have to strategize strategic agility, dynamic capability and strategic orientation properly to foster organisational resilience. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of strategic agility, dynamic capability, strategic orientation on organisational resilience. Accordingly, raw data was collected from 440 SME leaders using quantitative techniques and the findings of the study revealed that Strategic agility and strategic orientation have a significant effect in fostering organisational resilience in SME sector in Sri Lanka. Findings further highlight that strategic sensitivity has a bigger role in fostering resiliency. The findings suggest that strategic agility plays an important role in fostering proactive organisational resilience, while strategic orientation plays a prominent role in developing reactive organisational resilience. In addition, both proactive and reactive organisational resilience significantly support to foster firm resilience. Therefore, SME leaders need to identify enablers of organisational resilience in line with firm characteristics and economic uncertainty of the market.
En busca de algo de orden: una solución indemnizatoria categórica para el «varón doblemente discriminado»
Authors: Miñarro Yanini Margarita
Published: February 2024

El presente comentario jurisprudencial examina la Sentencia del Tribunal Supremo 977/2023, de 15 de noviembre. Esta establece una indemnización fija de 1.800 euros para los varones a los que, tras la Sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea de 12 de diciembre de 2019, el Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social denegó el complemento de aportación demográfica, por lo que debieron acudir a un proceso judicial para hacerlo efectivo.
Removal of selected heavy metals from wastewater using modified agricultural waste
Authors:   , Msimango Maureen Nomaxhosa
Published: February 2024

This study explores the potential of utilizing inexpensive adsorbent materials derived from agricultural waste to eliminate Zn (II), Ni (II) and Cd (II) from water-based solutions. Sugarcane bagasse was chemically modified to extract cellulose and further functionalize extracted cellulose to prepare carboxymethyl cellulose which were used as biosorbents. The biosorbents were characterized using XRD, FTIR (ATR), and SEM for confirmation of physical and chemical properties and surface morphology of the adsorbents. In batch experiments, the effect of various parameters such initial concentration (10-300 mg/L), pH (2- 8), adsorbent mass (0.1-1.7 g), and contact time (5-150 min). Adsorption was poor for all metals below pH 4 and reached maximum removal efficiency at pH 6. The increase in initial concentration favoured the increase in removal efficiency but reaches a maximum beyond 100 mg/L. The increase in biosorbent mass shows favours increase in removal efficiency for Ni (II) and Cd (II) but a decrease was observed for Zn(II). The removal efficiency increased with contact time and reached equilibrium at 60 minutes for all metals and biosorbents. The maximum adsorption capacities of Zn(II), on SCB, SCBC, and CMC were 12.3, 20.9 , and 33.5 mg/g respectively. Ni (II) adsorption capacities on SCB, SCBC, and CMC, were 41.9, 25.4, and 125.7 mg/g respectively. The maximum capacities of Cd(II) on SCB, SCBC, and CMC, were 11.3, 20.8, and 21.6 mg/g respectively. The performance of CMC superseded SCB and SCBC. Kinetic experiments showed that the adsorption process followed pseudo second order whereas the equilibrium studies showed that the adsorption process followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm
Design of repair shops for agricultural enterprises taking into account safety requirements
Authors:   Azov-Black Sea Engineering Institute of Donskoy GAU, Lipkovich Igor , Psyukalo Sergey , Egorova Irina , Petrenko Nadezhda , Pjatikopov Sergey
Published: February 2024

The article discusses the design of repair shops of agricultural enterprises taking into account safety requirements. The design of repair shops for maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery is a complex of numerous activities aimed at organizing uninterrupted, high-performance and safe work, which requires close attention during the design process to all elements of the technical process, compliance with the requirements of regulatory and technical documents both at the project development stage and at stage of implementation and operation of the facility. Keywords: REPAIR SHOP, AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT, WORKING CONDITIONS, LABOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Educação inclusiva e a (in) constitucionalidade do Decreto 10.502/2020
Authors: Souza Patrícia Silva Amorim de , Chaves Solange Barreto
Published: February 2024

Special Education is an integral modality of inclusive education, whose primary purpose is to off er quality education to all, without diff erence. Based on this statement, the objective of this research was to analyze the Decree of Law 10.502/2020 and refl ect on its impact on the process of inclusion of people with disabilities in the educational fi eld. The following specifi c objectives were defi ned: to understand the historical and legais frameworks of the process of inclusion of people with disabilities in Brazilian education, to discuss the unconstitutionality of the decree analyzed in the light of the LBI and to analyze the meaning of the approval of the decree in terms of retrogression to the process of inclusion. The methodology used was bibliographic research and document analysis, while books, scientifi c articles and published research on the subject were used, as well as the study of the legislation that, in the same year of its publication, was suspended. In conclusion, as it violates the principles of equality and equity, the Decree is unconstitutional and presents in its text retrogressive actions that represent a return to previous times in which people with disabilities were simply excluded from society for not being seen as useful. to its operation.
Crisis Management in Seaports: A Literature Review on Maritime Transportation
Authors: SKIBA Sławomir
Published: February 2024

The priority for transport is to ensure the maximum level of security and this is only possible if all obligated traffic participants (shippers, carriers, consignees) meet the standards arising from the provisions of the law on the carriage of goods. The research problem concerns the identification of threats and emergencies that occur in seaports, as well as methods and forms of preventing and combating these negative phenomena.
The impact of the pattern resulting from the European Charter of Local Self-Government on the institution of public consultation in Poland
Authors: BARANOWSKI Jakub
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this article is to indicate the impact of the pattern resulting from the provisions of the European Charter of Local Self-Government on the institution of public consultation in Poland. This form of public participation, optional as to its results, has been present in polish legal culture for many years, while the author found it necessary to examine the above pattern with Polish legal provisions on public consultation. The paper uses the dogmatic-legal method, which consists in analyzing the existing normative material in the research area in question. The research proved that the model shown in the European Charter of Local Self-Government has not been fully implemented in the polish legal order and the institution of public consultation in Poland is not used in the way it follows from the cited pattern.
Doing Action Research: Operating a Research Approach or Feeling Change in a Researcher’s Way of Life?
Authors: Eilks Ingo
Published: February 2024

This reflection traces the author's journey into action research, sparked by a seminar led by Hilbert Meyer in 1993. Drawing from personal experiences in teacher education and chemistry research, the author advocates for bridging the gap between educational research and teaching practice. Highlighting the influence of critical theory, the author emphasizes the transformative potential of action research in educational contexts. Action research, as perceived by the author, seeks to enhance teaching practice, foster continuous professional development, and engage learners as partners in educational reform. Through collaborative efforts with practitioners, the author demonstrates the practical implications and scholarly contributions of action research. The narrative underscores the significance of publishing action research findings and challenges prevailing paradigms in educational research. Ultimately, the author posits action research as a means to navigate the complexities of educational practices while advocating for critical reflection and paradigmatic shifts in educational research.
PENINGKATAN PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA KARYAWAN
Authors: Ratnasari Evy
Published: February 2024

Untuk meningkatkan produktivitas kerja karyawan, pimpinan perusahaan sudah memberikanmotivasi kepada para karyawan untuk bekerja dengan baik, penuh semangat, dan berdisiplin. Perusahaanjuga selalu mengusahakan lingkungan kerja yang kondusif, perusahaan juga mengirimkan karyawanuntuk mengikuti pelatihan, selain itu perusahaan juga mendatangkan tim khusus dari luar perusahaanuntuk memberikan pelatihan kepada karyawan perusahaan yang ada. Perusahaan juga memberlakukansistem reward dan punishment. Disarankan agar upaya peningkatan produktivitas kerja karyawanyang sudah dilakukan agar terus ditingkatkan, sehingga produktivitas karyawa tetap terjaga. Lingkungankerja yang kondusif terutama terciptanya hubungan yang baik dengan masyarakat sekitar tetap harusterus terjaga, sehingga memberikan rasa nyaman kepada perusahaan untuk berusaha.
A new process-based and scale-aware desert dust emission scheme for global climate models – Part II: Evaluation in the Community Earth System Model version 2 (CESM2)
Authors: Leung Danny M. , Kok Jasper F. , Li Longlei , Mahowald Natalie M. , Lawrence David M. , Tilmes Simone , Kluzek Erik , Klose Martina , Pérez García-Pando Carlos
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Desert dust is an important atmospheric aerosol that affects the Earth's climate, biogeochemistry, and air quality. However, current Earth system models (ESMs) struggle to accurately capture the impact of dust on the Earth's climate and ecosystems, in part because these models lack several essential aeolian processes that couple dust with climate and land surface processes. In this study, we address this issue by implementing several new parameterizations of aeolian processes detailed in our companion paper in the Community Earth System Model version 2 (CESM2). These processes include (1) incorporating a simplified soil particle size representation to calculate the dust emission threshold friction velocity, (2) accounting for the drag partition effect of rocks and vegetation in reducing wind stress on erodible soils, (3) accounting for the intermittency of dust emissions due to unresolved turbulent wind fluctuations, and (4) correcting the spatial variability of simulated dust emissions from native to higher spatial resolutions on spatiotemporal dust variability. Our results show that the modified dust emission scheme significantly reduces the model bias against observations compared with the default scheme and improves the correlation against observations of multiple key dust variables such as dust aerosol optical depth (DAOD), surface particulate matter (PM) concentration, and deposition flux. Our scheme's dust also correlates strongly with various meteorological and land surface variables, implying higher sensitivity of dust to future climate change than other schemes' dust. These findings highlight the importance of including additional aeolian processes for improving the performance of ESM aerosol simulations and potentially enhancing model assessments of how dust impacts climate and ecosystem changes.
Contrail formation on ambient aerosol particles for aircraft with hydrogen combustion: a box model trajectory study
Authors: Bier Andreas , Unterstrasser Simon , Zink Josef , Hillenbrand Dennis , Jurkat-Witschas Tina , Lottermoser Annemarie
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Future air traffic using (green) hydrogen (H2) promises zero carbon emissions, but the effects of contrails from this new technology have hardly been investigated. We study contrail formation behind aircraft with H2 combustion by means of the particle-based Lagrangian Cloud Module (LCM) box model. Assuming the absence of soot and ultrafine volatile particle formation, contrail ice crystals form solely on atmospheric background particles mixed into the plume. While a recent study extended the original LCM with regard to the contrail formation on soot particles, we further advance the LCM to cover the contrail formation on ambient particles. For each simulation, we perform an ensemble of box model runs using the dilution along 1000 different plume trajectories. The formation threshold temperature of H2 contrails is around 10 K higher than for conventional contrails (which form behind aircraft with kerosene combustion). Then, contrail formation becomes primarily limited by the homogeneous freezing temperature of the water droplets such that contrails can form at temperatures down to around 234 K. The number of ice crystals formed varies strongly with ambient temperature even far away from the contrail formation threshold. The contrail ice crystal number clearly increases with ambient aerosol number concentration and decreases significantly for ambient particles with mean dry radii ⪅ 10 nm due to the Kelvin effect. Besides simulations with one aerosol particle ensemble, we analyze contrail formation scenarios with two co-existing aerosol particle ensembles with different mean dry sizes or hygroscopicity parameters. We compare them to scenarios with a single ensemble that is the average of the two aerosol ensembles. We find that the total ice crystal number can differ significantly between the two cases, in particular if nucleation-mode particles are involved. Due to the absence of soot particle emissions, the ice crystal number in H2 contrails is typically reduced by more than 80 %–90 % compared to conventional contrails. The contrail optical thickness is significantly reduced, and H2 contrails either become visible later than kerosene contrails or are not visible at all for low ambient particle number concentrations. On the other hand, H2 contrails can form at lower flight altitudes where conventional contrails would not form.
Detection and long-term quantification of methane emissions from an active landfill
Authors: Kumar Pramod , Caldow Christopher , Broquet Grégoire , Shah Adil , Laurent Olivier , Yver-Kwok Camille , Ars Sebastien , Defratyka Sara , Gichuki Susan Warao , Lienhardt Luc , Lozano Mathis , Paris Jean-Daniel , Vogel Felix , Bouchet Caroline , Allegrini Elisa , Kelly Robert , Juery Catherine , Ciais Philippe
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Landfills are a significant source of fugitive methane (CH4) emissions, which should be precisely and regularly monitored to reduce and mitigate net greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, we present long-term, in situ, near-surface, mobile atmospheric CH4 mole fraction measurements (complemented by meteorological measurements from a fixed station) from 21 campaigns that cover approximately 4 years from September 2016 to December 2020. These campaigns were utilized to regularly quantify the total CH4 emissions from an active landfill in France. We use a simple atmospheric inversion approach based on a Gaussian plume dispersion model to derive CH4 emissions. Together with the measurements near the soil surface, mainly dedicated to the identification of sources within the landfill, measurements of CH4 made on the landfill perimeter (near-field) helped us to identify the main emission areas and to provide some qualitative insights about the rank of their contributions to total emissions from the landfill. The two main area sources correspond, respectively, to a covered waste sector with infrastructure with sporadic leakages (such as wells, tanks, pipes, etc.) and to the last active sector receiving waste during most of the measurement campaigns. However, we hardly managed to extract a signal representative of the overall landfill emissions from the near-field measurements, which limited our ability to derive robust estimates of the emissions when assimilating them in the atmospheric inversions. The analysis shows that the inversions based on the measurements from a remote road further away from the landfill (far-field) yielded reliable estimates of the total emissions but provided less information on the spatial variability of emissions within the landfill. This demonstrates the complementarity between the near- and far-field measurements. According to these inversions, the total CH4 emissions have a large temporal variability and range from ∼ 0.4 to ∼ 7 t CH4 d−1, with an average value of ∼ 2.1 t CH4 d−1. We find a weak negative correlation between these estimates of the CH4 emissions and atmospheric pressure for the active landfill. However, this weak emission–pressure relationship is based on a relatively small sample of reliable emission estimates with large sampling gaps. More frequent robust estimations are required to better understand this relationship for an active landfill.
The fractal turbulent–non-turbulent interface in the atmosphere
Authors: Neuhaus Lars , Wächter Matthias , Peinke Joachim
Published: February 2024

Abstract. With their constant increase in size, wind turbines are reaching unprecedented heights. Therefore, at these heights, they are influenced by wind conditions that have not yet been studied in detail. With increasing height, a transition to laminar conditions becomes more and more likely. In this paper, the presence of the turbulent–non-turbulent interface (TNTI) in the atmosphere is investigated. Three different on- and offshore locations are investigated. Our fractal scaling analysis leads to typical values known from ideal laboratory and numerical studies. The height distribution of the probability of the TNTI is determined and shows a frequent occurrence at the height of the rotor of future multi-megawatt turbines. The indicated universality of the fractality of the TNTI allows the use of simplified models in laboratory and numerical investigations.
KAMPANYE PEMBIASAAN CUCI TANGAN YANG BENAR PADA ANAK DI PAUD AL-BAROKAH BAROS SUKABUMI MELALUI PERANCANGAN ANIMASI 2D
Authors: Mulyadi Mulyadi , Agus darmawan Agus darmawan
Published: February 2024

Latar belakang dari perancangan ini adalah masih banyaknya anak yang belum terbiasa cuci tangan sendiri dan harus selalu diingatkan, mencuci tangan hanya menggunakan air saja tidak dengan sabun dan menggunakan langkah-langkah cuci tangan yang benar. Pembiasaan cuci tangan harus diajarkan sejak dini baik oleh guru di sekolah maupun orangtua di rumah. Media pembelajaran dapat digunakan untuk merangsang dan menarik perhatian anak. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan adalah video animasi 2D. Untuk mendapatkan konsep dalam perancangan video animasi ini, penulis mengumpulkan data melalui observasi, wawancara serta kajian literatur. Pada proses perancangan setelah penulis menentukan tema, membuat naskah beserta storyboard dilanjutkan dengan membuat karakter dan background menggunakan software Medibang Paint Pro. Selanjutnya karakter tersebut dianimasikan menggunakan software Krita Animation. Setelah menganimasikan, pewarnaan dilakukan menggunakan software Medibang Paint Pro dan Adobe Photoshop. Kemudian merekam dubbing dan mengeditnya menggunakan software Adobe Audition, dilanjutkan dengan proses editing menggunakan software Vegas Pro untuk menyelaraskan adegan dengan dubbing, menambah backsound serta sound efx. Terakhir proses rendering sehingga mendapatkan file video dalam format mp4 720x1080 25fps. Pada saat video animasi ini ditayangkan di PAUD Al-Barokah antusias peserta didik sangat tinggi. Setelah menonton, mereka dapat menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan seputar tema dan isi video. Hal tersebut menunjukan bahwa karya video animasi 2D usir kuman dengan cuci tangan yang penulis buat dapat dikatakan baik dan efektif untuk digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran cuci tangan yang benar di PAUD Al-Barokah Baros Sukabumi.
PERANCANGAN MOTION GRAPHIC IKLAN LAYANAN MASYARAKAT TENTANG PENTINGNYA MENGHEMAT LISTRIK
Authors: Fauzia Antadipura Nabila , Agus darmawan Agus darmawan
Published: February 2024

Perancangan video iklan layanan masyarakat ini sebagai edukasi kepada masyarakat pengguna listrik di Indonesia khususnya Sukabumi untuk dapat menghemat listrik, karena jika tidak berhemat akan menimbulkan hal negatif seperti pembengkakan biaya pembayaran listrik dan pemanasan global, karena listrik dihasilkan oleh pembangkit listrik yang menggunakan bahan bakar yang mencemari lingkungan, Seperti diketahui bahwa, efek dari pemanasan global ini mengakibatkan sinar ultraviolet (UV) yang mudah menembus bumi akibat lapisan ozon yang semakin menipis dan berlubang banyak sehingga kulit manusia mudah mengalami iritasi dan kanker kulit, Dengan begitu solusi yang akan diberikan adalah suatu informasi yang berisikan tentang cara cara menghemat listrik, Konsep pada perancangan ini berasal dari key communication message yaitu “essense”, deskripsi kata “essense” adalah intisari dari suatu hal yang sangat penting, dengan konsep essense maka hemat listrik adalah hal yang penting untuk dilakukan oleh siapapun tanpa membatasi umur. Konsep essense diimplementasikan kedalam Motion Graphic iklan layanan masyarakat berbasis infografis yang akan berisikan tentang tata cara penting untuk menghemat listrk. Beserta implementasi media yang mendukung media utama.
PERANCANGAN ULANG KEMASAN SEBAGAI STRATEGI PEMASARAN PADA ATARAKSIA PARFUM
Authors: Muhammad Ikhwan Riansyah  , Imam Budi S M.Sc., M.Ds
Published: February 2024

Indonesia memiliki keanekaragaman budaya yang kaya, sehingga menciptakan wadah kreativitas tanpa batas di banyak industri, seperti parfum. Misalnya saja kemasan produk parfum Ataraksia yang merupakan media menarik yang mencerminkan kekayaan warisan budaya. Memberikan pengetahuan tentang beragam pengalaman warisan di Indonesia, tersedia variasi parfum horor yang berbau misterius dan unik. Produk parfum horor tidak hanya mengekspresikan aroma istimewa, namun juga menawarkan pengalaman unik yang memadukan tradisi dan inovasi dalam wewangian. Desain kemasan produk parfum akan menjadi hal penting karena tidak hanya sekedar wadah fungsional, namun juga merupakan seni visual yang memadukan unsur budaya dengan sentuhan modern. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Glass box untuk melakukan analisis produk parfum dari seri horor Ataraksia untuk menganalisis identitas merek dan mendesain ulang desain kemasannya agar sesuai dengan pesan/komunikasi produsen kepada konsumen. Hasil penelitian dijelaskan oleh peniti berdasarkan Marketing Mix , SWOT, Segmenting , Unique Selling Point, Product Personality, Design Brief, AISAS, dan Prinsip Packaging Design.