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«Things sinful and spiritual» (private life in Russia based on the materials of the church court of the 17th century)
Authors: Kozlyakov Vyacheslav Nikolaevich
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the circumstances of the private life of people in Russia in the 17th century. when considering "family" cases in the church court. From the time of Ancient Rus', as V. O. Klyuchevsky wrote, the conduct of “sinful and spiritual affairs” was subject to the Church. Researchers studied primarily legislative monuments, and there are practically no targeted attempts to study the clerical documentation of the Spiritual Orders (“Prikazy”) of the 17th century. Based on newly discovered documents, the work reveals the most common situations that arose during marriage, reveals the reasons for divorces associated with adultery, abandonment of each other by spouses, illnesses, family violence and forced tonsure in a monastery. The study of church legal proceedings shows the important role of the Church in organizing the normal life of society. The presented analysis allows us to abandon the restrictions of "women's history", and return to the study of this topic within the framework of social history.
«A new institution for the conversion of non-believers»: a little-known missionary project during the reign of Catherine II
Authors: Orlov Maxim Aleksandrovich
Published: April 2024

The article discusses a little-known missionary project of the reign of Catherine II "A new institution for the conversion of non-believers". Its development was closely connected with the change of the confessional policy of the Empress. After the abolition of the Novokreschenskaya office, diocesan preachers were established, whose purpose was to continue the spread of Christianity among the peoples of Russia. The activities of some preachers caused reproaches from the supreme church authorities. This led to the idea of developing a project to organize the activities of preachers. The project was a model of the best organization of missionary work within the entire empire, but its approbation had to be carried out in Siberia. In case of successful implementation, the project could become a guiding principle for missionaries of other dioceses of Russia.
M. M. Speransky’s religious views and his reforms in the early 1810s
Authors: Parsamov Vаdim Surenovich
Published: April 2024

In numerous studies on Speransky, there has been a tradition of studying his reformatory activities and religious and mystical views separately, which only rarely attracts the attention of researchers. At the same time, the most active period of Speransky's reforms (1809-1812) is characterized by an increased interest in religious and mystical theories. The article poses the question of the connection between Speransky's reform projects and his religious ideas. On the basis of unpublished sources it is shown that the reformatory project of Speransky was conceived by him as a phase in the implementation of a global religious and mystical transformation of society.
Circle of those seeking christian enlightenment: structure and relationships of the participants
Authors: Paromov Kirill Yakovlevich
Published: April 2024

Although “Circle of those seeking Christian enlightenment”, a Moscow organization of Church intellectuals of the last pre-revolutionary decade, or "Novoselov’s circle" named after its Chairman M.A. Novoselov, has received all conscious attention it deserves, and its major figures such as Novoselov, P.A. Florensky, S.N. Bulgakov, and others don’t require special representation, the history of the Circle still needs further investigation and special focus. The Circle is most often mentioned in the context of comments or introductions to the publications of the heritage of its members where their personal features are revealed with little reference to the activities of the organization. Therefore, the question of personal dynamics acquired by each member participating in the Circle is to be assessed. When we reflect on such issue as the Church and political involvement of Novoselov and the Samarins we should conclude that political issues were not subject to discussion in this society, while another group, “Samarin circle” approached the field of politics. А number of inaccuracies in the list of participants of the circle is due to the specific nature of their inquiry. It has turned evident that in search of the ways to reform their Circle while having different views on the general concept, the members often found opponents in the face of new associates.
«The people’s liberation has not yet been finalized completely»: Old Believers and the Third June Monarchy
Authors: Kerov Valeriy Vsevolodovich
Published: April 2024

The article focuses on the political history of the Old Believers of the period of the Third June Monarchy 1907-1914. The political views of the Old Believers and their attitude towards the autocracy, government and local authorities, as well as the official church are analyzed. The Old Believers came to the conclusion that the tsarist decrees of 1905 and 1906 on confessional tolerance were not fully implemented, in 1907-1914. persecution of Old Believers for religious beliefs and restriction of their religious activity resumed.
Kuban diocese and the kuban government council during the civil war
Authors: Biryukova Julia Aleksandrovna
Published: April 2024

The article examines the situation of the Orthodox Russian Church and Orthodox clergy in the territory of Southern Russia, controlled by the forces of the anti-Bolshevik camp, among which the leading place was occupied by the General Command of the Armed Forces of Southern Russia represented by A.I. Denikin, the Kuban Regional Government and the Ataman of the Kuban Cossack Troops. On the materials of the Office of the Ataman of the Kuban Cossack Troops, the Office of the Council of the Kuban Regional Government, documents of the South-Eastern Russian Church Council of 1919, periodicals, memoirs, correspondence, the problems of relations between the church authorities and various representatives of secular power against the background of their complex relationships with each other, the problems of financing the clergy and the organisation of an independent Kuban diocese are highlighted. The conflict between Bishop Ioann (Levitsky) of Kuban and Ataman A.P. Filimonov over the appointment of clergy to the Army Cathedral is examined in detail.
The first all-union meeting of workers and female stakhanovites and discussions on the industrialization during the mid 1930s
Authors: Feldman Mikhail Arkad'evich
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the materials of the first All-Union meeting of workers and female Stakhanovites, held in Moscow on November 14-17, 1935. The systematization of the speeches of the participants of the meeting is given by socio-professional characteristics; by the degree of reflection of the state of affairs in a particular industry; by the quality of the proposed ways to solve problems. The evolution of managers' views on the possibilities and role of the Stakhanov movement is traced. For the People's Commissariat of Heavy Industry and the director's corps, a possible prospect was a general systematic professional development of workers, including the transfer of experience at Stakhanov courses and at Stakhanov schools.
"Pacification and control": mongol rule in Rus’ in the mid-13th century
Authors: Maiorov Alexander Vyacheslavovich
Published: April 2024

The attacks of the Mongol commanders Nevruy and Kuremsa on the Vladimir-Suzdal and Galician-Volhynian lands were due to the struggle for power in the Mongol Empire. The power of the Great Khan in the lands controlled by the Jochids was exercised by the Darughachi and Tammachi, who represented the main institutions of the military-civilian administrative system created by the Mongols in the conquered territories. To ensure control over the western outskirts of the empire, the new Khan Möngke sought to destroy the system of subjugation of the Rus’ lands, created by Batu during the period of temporary weakening of the imperial center. The census of the population of Rus’, undertaken by the Möngke government, was supposed to ensure the centralization of power, material and human resources, necessary for further conquests both in the West and in the East. The confrontation between the Jochids and the imperial center continued for several years, until the death of Batu and his son Sartaq.
Inheritance of cities in the Russian state by the sons of Ivan III according to his will of 1503
Authors: Kuchkin Vladimir Andreevich
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the distribution of possessions, mainly cities of the Russian state at the beginning of the XVI century, between the five sons of Ivan III (Vasily, the future Vasily III, his brothers Yuri, Semyon, Dmitry and Andrei, born in the marriage of Ivan III with the Greek Princess Sophia Palaiologos). This distribution was fixed by a will ("spiritual letter") Ivan III, composed in 1503. In historical science, both domestic and foreign, this testament has clearly not been studied enough, although the first publication of this document dates back to 1788. The source was already known to N. M. Karamzin. S.M. Solovyov pointed out that the will mentioned 66 cities that Ivan III had bequeathed to his eldest son Vasily and 30 cities bequeathed to 4 younger brothers of Vasily, taken together. Where the historian got these figures from, he did not explain. Nevertheless, V.O. Klyuchevsky used them to show how much the material possibilities of Ivan III's eldest son Vasily had grown. In Soviet times, the will of Ivan III was often quoted, but in general it was never studied. An appeal to this source showed that it does not refer to 66 cities that were tied to the future Vasily III, but at least 95. His younger brothers in total received not 30 cities, but 26 and half of another 1 city. Ivan III's successor Vasily eventually received more than 78% of all cities in the Russian state, his four brothers - less than 22%. At the same time, the younger sons of Ivan III were forbidden to expand their possessions, they became precarious, and Vasily III received the right to deprive his brothers of their inheritance if they schemed against him. The immediate result of these innovations was the cessation of the internal dynastic struggle in the Russian state among the Moscow Rurikovich.
Olympic debut of soviet sports
Authors: Kupriianov Aleksandr Ivanovich
Published: April 2024

Based on archival documents, the article traces the key moments of the long-term process of preparing Soviet athletes for the 1952 Olympic Games. Thanks to the course of the party and state leadership of the country to use the possibilities of cultural diplomacy after the end of the Second World War, Soviet sports come out of isolation, actively use bilateral sports contacts and participate in some World and European Championships. The entry of the Soviet Union into the Olympic movement was hampered by the atychiphobia of Soviet leaders and top sports functionaries, when a defeat in any international competition was seen as damage to the prestige of the USSR. Only in December 1951, the authorities, convinced of the ability of the Soviet Union to compete with the United States for Olympic leadership, agreed to participate in the Olympic Games in Helsinki.
Behind the political scenes of world sports: the USSR and international sports organizations in the second half of the 20th century
Authors: Prozumenshchikov Mikhail Yur'evich
Published: April 2024

The 20th century was marked by the active introduction of politics into big sport, the targeted use of athletes and their achievements for political purposes. After the Second World War, the USSR began to position itself as a great sports power, and Soviet athletes were tasked with winning in international sports arenas and setting world records for the glory of their Motherland. At the same time, in order to participate in the World and European Championships and the Olympic Games, the USSR's membership in official international sports organizations (ISO) was required. Issues related to the entry of the Soviet Union into these organizations, the struggle for influence in them, the participation of the USSR in the development of the international sports movement and the determination of its main directions became important elements of Soviet policy in the second half of the twentieth century.
The Pugachev uprising in the historiography of Central and Western Europe in the first quarter of the 21st century
Authors: Natalizi Marco
Published: April 2024

For thirty years now, the history of the Pugachev uprising has been experiencing a rapid process of rethinking the analytical categories and interpretations that had been used in historiography seventy years before. This process of rethinking has gone so far as to completely overturn achievements traditionally considered firmly established, with a consequent fragmentation of the theoretical foundations on which they rested. New interpretations, developing at different times, in different ways and with different goals, stemmed from a common beginning - criticism of the Marxist interpretation of the uprising. Revisiting the Soviet interpretation of the Pugachev uprising as a class war between peasants and nobles, English-language and European writers outside Russia emphasized other aspects of the uprising, especially when it came to the movement to restore Cossack autonomy and the protest of peripheral ethnic groups and nationalities. This article aims to demonstrate how this thesis of the peripheral revolt has shown in recent years that it still leaves several places open for further thought, and what its recent updates have been in the historiography of Central and Western Europe.
«Non-stalin’s» Soviet Union: formation and transformation of the new international image of the country in the years of thaw (1953-1968)
Authors: Zubkova Elena Yur'evna
Published: April 2024

The time of thaw is a period of significant changes in the political, economic and cultural life of the Soviet Union and its citizens. They were connected not only with the adoption and implementation of specific decisions, but also with the formation of a new image of the country - the «different» USSR. The Cold War is also the «image war»: the image of the «enemy», which is equally characteristic of both the perception of the Western world in the USSR and the Soviet Union in the Western countries, has become a serious obstacle to the creation of a new quality of communication between them. The new image of the USSR was created, of course, taking into account the mood of the Western audience, its requests and fears. Therefore, the «different» Soviet Union had to be positioned, first of all, as the «non-Stalin» USSR. The article is devoted to the process of forming the image of the «non-Stalin» USSR in the years of thaw as part of its international image.
Obdorskaya orthodox mission of 1832-1833: unsuccessful experience of preaching christianity among the inhabitants of the tundra
Authors: Turov Sergei Viktorovich
Published: April 2024

The Obdorskaya mission of 1832-1833 made it into the Christianization of Trans-Ural tundra aborigines history as one of the most unsuccessful. Among the reasons, the researchers name some such as the transport disorder of the region, the aboriginal elders' resilience, as well as secular authorities', who feared the indignation of the aborigines. To this we must add the not very successful choice of the mission head, Hieromonk Makarii, who did not show the needed will and dedication in missionary service. It also turns out that at that time the traditional economy and the social structure of the aborigines were in a state of crisis as a result of climate warming. In these conditions, traditional religious beliefs were actualized, which led to a sharp rejection of the evangelical preaching by the tundra inhabitants and, as a consequence, the failure of the mission.
The revolutionary doctrine of P. N.Tkachev and the «People’s Will»
Authors: Kan Grigoriy Semenovich
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to a comparative analysis of the views of P.N. Tkachev and the ideology of the «People's Will». It is proved that only a small minority in «People's Will» supported Tkachev's ideas. The program of «People's Will» itself and the positions of the majority of the «People's Will» were far from Tkachev's views.
N.I. Makhno and the makhnovist movement in the assessments of Russian and Ukrainian anarchists (1918-1921)
Authors: Rublev Dmitry Ivanovich
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the views of Russian and Ukrainian anarchists in the era of the Civil War on the Makhnovist movement. The author presents the anarchists' assessments of the political position, the social base of the Makhnovshchina, the role of N.I. Makhno in the formation of the movement, the main stages of the development of relations between the Makhnovists and the Bolsheviks in 1918-1921.
Beyond Green Packaging: Unveiling the Dynamics of Environmental Consciousness and Sustainable Consumption in Yogyakarta
Authors: Nadia Nadia , Luthfiana Della Nanda , Harnaji Bimo , Andika Andika
Published: April 2024

Amid increasing concerns about plastic pollution and its negative impact on ecosystems, this research explores the relationship between environmental consciousness and the desire of urban consumers in Yogyakarta City to purchase products with eco-friendly packaging. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a foundation, we aim to unveil the factors influencing consumer preferences toward sustainable packaging alternatives. Through a quantitative approach, this study involved 150 respondents who were selected purposively, with data analysis utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Findings indicate a significant relationship between environmental consciousness and positive consumer attitudes towards sustainable packaging, emphasizing the crucial role of environmental consciousness in driving preferences for eco-friendly options. However, consumer attitudes alone do not directly increase the willingness to purchase these products. Instead, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control emerge as the primary determinants, highlighting the strong influence of social pressure and personal efficacy beliefs on sustainable purchasing decisions. This study not only contributes to the theoretical discourse on consumer behavior in environmental sustainability but also offers practical insights for policymakers, businesses, and environmental campaigns in promoting a culture of sustainable consumption through effective communication strategies, policy interventions, and market-based solutions.
Effectiveness of Partial Wrapping of Stainless-Steel Wire Mesh on Compression Behavior of Concrete Cylinders
Authors: Raiyani Sunil , Patel Paresh , Prakash S Suriya
Published: April 2024

Partial confinement can provide sufficient reinforcement to enhance the compressive strength and ductility of concrete with lesser confining material. This paper presents the results of an axial compression test conducted on eighteen plain concrete cylinders of 150 mm diameter and 300 mm height partially confined with a Stainless-Steel Wire Mesh (SSWM) strip of different widths. The study included two specimens without wrapping, two fully wrapped specimens, and others wrapped with two SSWM strips of varying widths at both the ends of concrete cylinder. The strain on SSWM up to failure is measured to understand the effectiveness of lateral confining pressure on the behaviour of concrete cylinders. The peak axial compressive strength and corresponding strain of unconfined and SSWM-confined concrete cylinders are compared. The result shows a significant increase in peak confined compressive stress as compared to an unconfined concrete cylinder. However, the confinement efficiency is reduced when the height of the unconfined region exceeds the diameter of the cylinder, and significant strain localisation is detected within the unwrapped region. Based on experimental investigation, a confinement coefficient is suggested for a partial wrapping of SSWM on the concrete cylinder.
MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS (MSCS) AS A THERAPY FOR CHRONIC WOUND HEALING IN DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS: A REVIEW ARTICLE
Authors: Bellinawati Nedya , Legiran
Published: April 2024

Diabetic foot ulcer is a chronic and frequent complication in diabetic patients. Foot ulcers occur in 15-25% of people with diabetes, and most of them require amputation. Conventional treatments for DFU have not been effective enough to reduce the amputation rates. Thus, an effective method to accelerate the healing of diabetic foot ulcers is required. Recently, stem cells have emerged as a promising adjuvant therapy. One of the numerous types of stem cells used in chronic wound healing therapy is Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). MSCs may be associated with shorter wound healing time, rapid tissue regeneration, and reduced risk of lower limb amputation through all mechanisms. This article summarizes and critically reviews the published literature on the use of MSCs to enhance chronic wound healing in DFUs.
MicroRNA (miRNA) PROFILING IN PROSTATE CANCER CARCINOGENESIS: EXPLORATORY RESEARCH
Authors: Ulfa Maria , Murti Krisna
Published: April 2024

Future research will continue to be carried out in terms of looking for molecular markers involved in the early processes of carcinogenesis, metastasis and therapeutic targets in prostate cancer patients. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that contribute to prostate cancer progression by controlling genes involved in the androgen receptor (AR) signaling pathway, ectopic expression of proteins involved in the cell cycle and apoptosis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and metastasis of cancer stem cells (CSCs). This study was an exploratory study, the aim was to assess miRNA expression in low histopathological grade prostate cancer compared with high histopathological grade prostate cancer. The novelty of this research is to assess the 25 most increased (up-regulated) and 25 lowest (down-regulated) miRNAs from 800 types of miRNA. Next, we will analyze the mechanisms and confirm the carcinogenesis of prostate cancer. The research results can be used for further research data, especially for targeted therapy in prostate cancer patients.
SARCOPENIA IN ELDERLY PATIENTS: WHAT ARE THE CONTRIBUTING RISK FACTORS?
Authors: Kurniawan Muhammad Raihan Afif , Nur Riviati  , Bintang Arroyantri Prananjaya  , Muhammad Reagan  , Syarifah Aini
Published: April 2024

Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients: What are the Contributing Risk Factors?. Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass associated with aging. The process by which sarcopenia occurs is not fully understood. Many factors are at risk of causing sarcopenia, such as age, gender, and physical activity. Early detection with the SARC-F questionnaire is needed to prevent sarcopenia. This study is a descriptive observational study with a cross-sectional approach with total sampling to see the description of sarcopenia and risk factors in elderly patients at the Geriatric Polyclinic of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang. Primary data were collected through interviews using a questionnaire, and then analyzed univariately. A total of 48.4% of the elderly at the Geriatric Polyclinic of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang had sarcopenia findings. Patients in the sarcopenia group were mostly aged 70-79 years (41.9%), female (64.5%), married (58.1%), history of primary education (32.3%), had worked (58.1%), had mild comorbidities (58.1%), sedentary physical activity (74.2%), and at risk of malnutrition (54.8%).
SPECIFIC ROLE OF IL-1Β IN URIC ACID-RELATED INFLAMMATION : A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Kamilah Rona Hawa , Salni  , Maritska Ziske , Fatmawati
Published: April 2024

Inflammatory conditions in hyperuricemia are caused by monosodium urate crystals that induce the release of IL-1β, marking a crucial milestone in the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia. Several studies have linked the relationship between serum uric acid levels and the release of IL-1β. IL-1β plays a key role in the pathogenesis of gout. The IL-1β signaling is currently considered an initiating event that triggers uric acid inflammation and promotes the recruitment of a large number of neutrophils to the inflammatory site. Neutrophil activation caused by crystals results in the inhibition of apoptosis, degranulation, the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS), TNF-α, IL-1β, and PGE2, as well as the formation of extracellular neutrophil tissue, further reinforcing the inflammatory process. Recent research indicates that hyperuricemia patients have significantly higher levels of IL-1β. Other studies suggest that elevated IL-1β levels correlate with a more severe anatomical pathology in the joint tissues of rat ankles, including synovial hyperplasia, cartilage damage, and bone erosion.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VISCERAL FAT AND RISK OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Cader Muhammad Ferrel Privansyah Cader , Bustamam Nurfitri , Makkiyah Feda Anisah , Dewiastuti Marlina
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in student’s lifestyles, triggering visceral fat accumulation. Visceral fat accumulation increases the risk of obstructive sleep apnea because it causes airway collapse. This study aims to determine the relationship between visceral fat and the risk level of obstructive sleep apnea in medical students. The study used a cross-sectional design on 55 students from the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, using a simple random sampling technique. Visceral fat was measured using the Tanita Body Composition analyzer, while the obstructive sleep apnea risk level was measured using the stop-bang questionnaire. The body mass index differed between the normal and high visceral fat groups (p=0.000). There were no differences in age, sedentary behavior, and eating habits between visceral fat groups (p > 0.05). Chi-square exact test results showed a relationship between visceral fat and the risk level of obstructive sleep apnea (p = 0.018). The higher the visceral fat, the higher the risk level of obstructive sleep apnea.
EFFECT OF MORINGA (Moringa oleifera) LEAF FLOUR ETHANOL EXTRACT ON REDUCTION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE IN MALE WISTAR STRAIN RATS INDUCED BY ALLOXAN
Authors: Safira Ditya Ananda , Susianti  , Dyah Wulan Sumekar Rengganis Wardani  , Jhons Fatriyadi Suwandi
Published: April 2024

This study is to determine the effect of giving ethanol extract of moringa leaf flour (Moringa oleifera) on reducing blood glucose levels of alloxan-induced Wistar Rattus norvegicus male rats. Using a true experimental design with a randomized pre and post control group approach. The sample used consisted of 35 male Wistar white rats. Data collection using simple random sampling technique. Paired t test gives the results of p<0.05 in all treatment groups, meaning that there are differences in fasting blood glucose levels of hyperglycemic rats before and after treatment. One way ANOVA test gave the result of p<0.001, meaning that all treatment groups showed a significant difference in the mean difference in fasting blood glucose levels before and after treatment. LSD post hoc test results showed a significant mean difference in fasting blood glucose levels before and after treatment of P1 and P2 with all treatment groups (p<0.001). Probit analysis test obtained ED50=1447,84 mg/kgBB.
ETHANOL EXTRACT OF ONION PEEL EFFECTIVELY REDUCES MALONDIALDEHYDE (MDA) LEVELS OF WISTAR RAT PLASMA INDUCED BY DIAZINON
Authors: Ilham Ardi Wibowo  , Helianti Dina , Elfiah Ulfa , Dewi Rosita , Azis Ayu Munawaroh , Indah Amaliyah Khofifah
Published: April 2024

Diazinon is an organophosphate pesticide commonly used by farmers. The use of diazinon can leave residues on agricultural products. Consumption of these products in the long term will cause health problems through oxidative stress mechanisms. Onion skin (Allium et al.) has a high content of flavonoids, which can neutralize oxidative stress. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of onion peel ethanol extract (OPEE) in reducing the plasma MDA level in diazinon-induced Wistar rats. Method This study is true experimental with a posttest-only control group design in vivo, using 28 samples divided based on a simple random sampling technique into four groups, i.e. the control group (K0), diazinon group (K1), OPEE groups P1 (300 mg/kgBW), P2 (600 mg/kgBW), P3 (900 mg/kgBW), P4 (1200 mg/kgBW), and P5 (2400 mg/kg BW). The examination of plasma MDA levels was carried out using the TBARS method. OPEE at doses of 300 mg/kgBW/day, 600 mg/kgBW/day, 900 mg/kgBW/day, 1200 mg/kgBW/day, and 2400 mg/kgBW/day significantly reduced the plasma MDA levels in diazinon-induced Wistar rats (p<0.05). The plasma MDA level in the OPEE group at a dose of 2400mg/kgBW/day was not significantly different from the control group, indicating that OPEE at a dose of 2400mg/kgBW/day could neutralize the increase of plasma MDA level in diazinon-induced Wistar rat. OPEE is effective in reducing the plasma MDA level in diazinon-induced Wistar rats.
Addressing Gender Disparity Through International Higher Education: Use of Contextually Appropriate Global Policy Framework
Authors: Soetan Taiwo O. , Nguyen David Hoa Khoa
Published: April 2024

This article examines the globally important topic of gender disparity in higher education and how to, contextually address it by formulating and implementing an appropriate globally-recognized policy framework. Although gender equality is one of the seven Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, it is a known fact that globally, there is gender disparity that systemically limits or curtails the progress of the girl-child or women either in terms of their educational attainments or professional development. Several countries and international agencies continue to commit to eradicating gender disparity in their countries in particular and in the world in general. In spite of the efforts of the United Nations and international agencies, there is still a long way to go in achieving gender parity. This paper looks at the attainment of gender parity through the use of higher education to bring about a contextually appropriate framework that is global in its operation and implementation in the effort to eliminate gender disparity. This is an attempt to unleash the potential of marginalized people, particularly women, who have been curtailed for several decades because of their gender for the overall good of our global world.
The Voice of Success: An Exploration of the Lived Experience of Kumeyaay College Graduates
Authors: Ramos Ricardo R. , Evans Katina , Ramos Carolina
Published: April 2024

This phenomenological study ethnography aims to examine the lived experience of Kumeyaay Nation college graduates in higher education. Specifically, the study investigated factors that twelve Kumeyaay graduates perceived as contributors to their persistence in academic attainment within six years of enrollment for a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. Four themes emerged from the data analysis and were labeled as follows: cultural and identity revitalization (learning about tribal history and language), discovering the leader within (student leadership participation), a support network paradox (family values in contrast to community values), and what is the alternative? (limited opportunities as motivation). The research findings unveiled implications for practice in higher education, such as empowering students with knowledge of cultural traditions and the Kumeyaay language, fostering opportunities for leadership development, establishing Native American community-center support networks, and fostering mentorship and opportunities to give back among college graduates from the Kumeyaay Nation.
Model of Success: How Historically Black Colleges and Universities Survive the Economic Recession
Authors: Hoque Mashref
Published: April 2024

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“There’s Black People Here?” The Experiences of Black Alumnae in National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Sororities
Authors: Smith Shaleeah R. , Krsmanovic Masha
Published: April 2024

Utilizing Critical Race Theory as the guiding framework, this study portrayed the essence of Black women’s experiences and motivations in joining National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities. The findings illustrated that participants chose to join an NPC sorority for the social aspect and due to a lack of knowledge of culturally based sororities. Additionally, upon reflecting on their experiences, participants shared they may not make the same decision again. Participants’ experiences as Black women in NPC organizations were further characterized by them neglecting their racial identities while in these organizations and regaining them upon graduation. This study discussed implications from the obtained findings and offered suggestions to help create more equitable and inclusive experiences for Black women who join historically white sororities
“Why Do They Hate Us?”: Learning from the Racialized Experiences of Chinese International Students in the United States during COVID-19
Authors: Liu Charles , Liu Cheng-Ching , Ammigan Ravichandran , Kaplowitz Michael
Published: April 2024

In this qualitative study, we explore Chinese international students’ overall racialized experiences at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at a predominantly white institution (PWI) in the United States. Using in-depth one-on-one interviews and a focus group, we shed light on the impacts of xenophobic incidents against Chinese international students and how institutions of higher learning could better serve all of their students. Three main themes emerged from our findings: (a) racial resiliency in the face of discrimination, (b) positive self-concept through group support, and (c) increased motivation to advocate for themselves. Implications from this study provide a basis for how institutions could design, shape, and engage in initiatives that improve success for Chinese international and other minoritized students.
Syntactic Semantics in Surah Al-Qasas
Authors: Abdullah Naatiq Najm
Published: April 2024

The Holy Quran, a book of guidance, uses language as its medium and has managed to elevate it from general usage to specific semantic significance. Its language is miraculous in usage, not in structure; because the latter is the domain of all who speak this language. This represents one of the most complex stages that provoke debate and evoke feeling, making the relationships in the language of the Holy Quran primarily relationships of meanings.

Given that the syntactic level is one of the most active levels in expressing the semantics of words through the syntactic relationships that link them with others within structures, it has become an important axis in the study of meaning. Hence, the idea of studying syntactic semantics in Surah Al-Qasas emerged due to its importance in linguistic studies. The research was divided into three discussions, concluded with a summary.

The first discussion was dedicated to studying the topics of definiteness and indefiniteness, addressing their definitions linguistically and terminologically, along with explaining the semantics of each. Surah Al-Qasas includes various implications of indefiniteness such as “the intention of informing to affirm the predicate to the subject without the desire for a specific reference or specification, the intention of generality and absoluteness, magnification, exaggeration, disregard and mockery, and denial,” while the implications of definiteness in the Surah were the subject of research.
Optimizing Regional Business Performance: Leveraging Business and Data Analytics in Logistics & Supply Chain Management for USA's Sustainable Growth
Authors: Md Sumon Gazi
Published: April 2024

The logistics and supply chain management (SCM) sector plays a paramount role in the economic development and growth of countries. In the USA, the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics and SCM functions directly influence regional organizational performance and long-term economic sustainability. The prime objective of this research is to explore the phenomenon of optimizing regional business performance through the application of data and business analytics in logistics and supply chain management for the sustainable growth of the US economy. In this study, the researcher employed machine learning methodologies, specifically ANN, RNN, and SVM, to forecast lead times for purchasing aluminum products. In the research, historical data was collected from the database of one of the aluminum-producing companies in the USA for the last 10 years. In particular, a sample of 38,500 orders of aluminum profiles was adopted for the current study. Retrospectively, the Recurrent Neural Network and the Support Vector Machine displayed the most favorable outcomes in predicting lead time in the supply chain. Particularly, RNN had the least Mean Average Error (MAE) on the testing set (447.72), followed by SVM (453.04), MLR (453.22), and NN (455.41). By deploying these algorithms, the government can optimize inventory degrees, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory. This results in enhanced efficiency, diminished carrying costs, and elevated consumer satisfaction, leading to cost savings and heightened profitability for government companies within the supply chain.
AI and Machine Learning for Optimal Crop Yield Optimization in the USA
Authors: MD Rokibul Hasan
Published: April 2024

The agricultural sector plays a paramount role in the economy of the United States, contributing significantly to the GDP and affirming sustainability for American residents. This study explored the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques in maximizing crop yields in America. This research employed various software tools, comprising Python programming language, Pandas library for data manipulation and analysis, Scikit-learn library for machine learning models and evaluation metrics, and LIME library for explainable AI. The crop yield datasets for the current research were sourced from Kaggle. This dataset provided substantial insights regarding crop cultivation practices within the USA context. This study proposes the "XAI-CROP" algorithm, which is a novel explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) model developed particularly to reinforce the interpretability, transparency and trustworthiness of crop recommendation systems (CRS). From the experimentation, the XAI-CROP model excelled at forecasting crop yield, as demonstrated by its lowest MSE value of 0.9412, suggesting minimal errors.  Besides, Its MAE of 0.9874 suggests an average error of less than 1 unit in forecasting crop yield. Furthermore, the R2 value of 0.94152 suggests that the algorithm accounts for 94.15% of the data's variability.
Socioeconomic Factors Affecting the Work Participation
Authors: Niswah Uswatun , Saleh Sri Endang , Indriyani Sri , Santoso Ivan Rahmat
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of socio-economic factor variables on the work participation of the elderly population. The data used in this research is secondary data sourced from the Central Statistics Agency obtained from the National Labor Force Survey (SAKERNAS). This research uses Logistic Regression Analysis (Binary Logistics). The results of the study show that socio-economic factors (age, number of household members, education level, gender and income of household members) have a significant influence on the participation of the elderly population, meaning that every increase of 1 unit of social-economic factors can increase the participation of the elderly population.
Analysis of Factors That Influence Interest in Transaction Payments Using QRIS
Authors: Tri Ayu Astari  , Sari Nuraini , Hasan Oliver
Published: April 2024

Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) is a non-cash payment method that makes transactions easier for consumers. The aim of this research is to determine the interest in using QRIS as a non-cash transaction medium. This research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The sample in this study was taken through convenience sampling with a total of 191 respondents. The data analysis technique uses the Structural Equation Model (SEM) using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The independent variables examined in this research are Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions and Use Behavior. The results of this research show that Performance Expectancy, Social Influence, and Facilitating Conditions have a positive influence on Behavior Intention to Use. Meanwhile, Effort Expectancy has no influence on Behavior Intention to Use.
The Effect of Compensation Level and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour on Employee Performance
Authors: Lestari Rini , Ainun Fadhila
Published: April 2024

Every organization must be able to keep up with all the progress in order to achieve a goal, it requires adequate employee performance. The variables that can affect employee performance are the level of compensation and organizational citizenship behavior so that the organization can achieve its goals well. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of compensation levels and Organizational Citizenship Behavior on employee performance at the Bandung branch of the DAMRI General Company. This research method uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The data source used is primary data source obtained from DAMRI employees in Bandung branch. The research sampling technique used non probability sampling with convience sampling technique and obtained a sample of 65 respondents. The analytical tool used in this research is SmartPLS version 3.2.9. The results of this study indicate that the level of compensation and organizational citizenship behavior affects employee performance.
PEMANFAATAN SUBSTITUSI SLAG WELDING SAW SEBAGAI AGREGAT KASAR PADA BETON
Authors: Tiyani Lilis , Sukarman  , Andika Sastro Widjoyo
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini menggunakan limbah hasil pengelasan baja yang bernama slag welding SAW sebagai substitusi agregat kasar pada beton dengan kadar 50%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemanfaatan limbah slag welding SAW sebagai bahan substitusi dengan agregat kasar beton dilakukan dengan pengujian kuat tekan, kuat tarik, dan kuat lentur beton. Perencanaan mix design beton menggunakan mutu rencana 25 MPa, dengan menggunakan acuan SNI 2834-2000. Pembuatan benda uji untuk pengujian kuat tekan beton normal dan beton slag welding SAW pada umur 14, 21, dan 28 hari berjumlah 18 berbentuk kubus dengan ukuran 15 x 15 x 15 cm, pengujian kuat tarik beton slag welding SAW pada umur 28 hari berjumlah 2 berbentuk silinder dengan ukuran 30 x 15 cm, serta pengujian kuat lentur beton slag welding SAW pada umur 28 hari berjumlah 2 berbentuk balok dengan ukuran 50 x 10 x 10 cm. Pengujian slump beton segar memenuhi rencana (60-180) mm. Hasil pengujian kuat tekan rata-rata beton normal pada 28 hari sebesar 16,465 MPa. Hasil pengujian kuat tekan rata-rata beton slag welding SAW pada 28 hari sebesar 15,518 MPa. Hasil pengujian kuat tarik rata-rata beton slag welding SAW pada 28 hari sebesar 1,36 MPa. Hasil pengujian kuat lentur rata-rata beton slag welding SAW pada 28 hari sebesar 1,17 MPa.
PENERAPAN KONSEP BIG DATA UNTUK OPTIMALISASI MANAJEMEN ASET DI PT POS INDONESIA
Authors: Maulani Muhammad Ruslan , Setiawan Iwan , Marwanto Rahmatuloh
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan konsep Big Data dalam rangka mengoptimalkan manajemen aset di PT Pos Indonesia. PT Pos Indonesia perlu mengadopsi teknologi Big Data untuk mengumpulkan, mengelola, dan menganalisis data yang dihasilkan oleh berbagai sumber. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Scrum, sebuah kerangka kerja pengembangan perangkat lunak yang berfokus pada fleksibilitas dan kolaborasi tim. Penelitian ini melibatkan beberapa tahapan. Pertama, dilakukan analisis kebutuhan dan identifikasi aset yang perlu dioptimalkan. Selanjutnya, dilakukan pengumpulan data dari berbagai sumber seperti sistem manajemen aset. Data yang dikumpulkan kemudian diproses dan disimpan dalam infrastruktur Big Data yang sesuai. Selanjutnya, menggunakan metode Scrum, tim peneliti dan stakeholder terlibat dalam proses pengembangan solusi Big Data. Sprint-sprint pendek dilakukan untuk mengimplementasikan dan menguji berbagai komponen sistem, seperti platform pengumpulan data, algoritma analisis, dan visualisasi hasil. Iterasi secara teratur memungkinkan penyesuaian dan perbaikan berkelanjutan sesuai dengan umpan balik yang diberikan oleh tim dan pemangku kepentingan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah prototype aplikasi dan penerapan konsep Big Data yang diimplementasikan dalam aplikasi manajemen aset di PT Pos Indonesia. Dengan mengoptimalkan penggunaan data, PT Pos Indonesia dapat meningkatkan efisiensi operasional, memperbaiki pengambilan keputusan berdasarkan analisis data yang lebih akurat.
Analisa Studi Kelayakan Bisnis Yorigo Kohi Coffee shop Bandung
Authors: Arsyady Ira Rachmawati , Soleha Lilis Karnita
Published: April 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa, apakah Yorigo Kohi coffeeshop dapat berkembang sesuai dengan yang diharapkan oleh pemilik, dimana coffeshop atau kedai kopi ini berlokasi di wilayah perumahan yang belum ada coffeshop, jarang ada penjual, sedikit perkantoran.  Menu yang  dijual oleh Yorigo Kohi Coffeeshop cenderung seperti warung kopi dengan harga murah tetapi dengan sentuhan kekinian sehingga coffeeshop ini cukup ramai di kunjungi oleh anak-anak muda yang baru pulang sekolah atau kuliah dan para pekerja yang akan sekedar mengerjakan tugas atau meeting.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metoda kualitatif , dimana data-data yang digunakan berasal dari manajemen, menggunakan studi literatur, mengumpulkan informasi melalui beberapa jurnal dan situs di social media

Hasil temuan dari penelitian ini adalah, walaupun baru berjalan beberapa bulan, Yorigo kohi Coffeshop ini cukup menjanjikan untuk bisa dikembangkan

Hasil dari penelitian ini juga, dapat membantu pengembangan teori tentang Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) dan kewirausahaan khususnya untuk bisnis kopi sehingga dapat mengembangkan para peneliti untuk mengembangkan kerangka kerja dalam memahami bisnis kecil. Secara implikasi praktis dapat meningkatkan usaha coffee shop atau warung kopi dalam mengidentifikasikan peluang bisnis, memahami pelanggan, meningkatkan kualitas produk dan pelayanan, juga dapat membantu pemilik warung kopi dalam merancang strategi pemasaran yang lebih efektif

Kata kunci: Kopi, manfaat kopi, bisnis kedai kopi
RANCANG BANGUN PROTOTYPE PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA AIR UNTUK MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DI LABORATORIUM
Authors: Setiawan Tia , Slamet Riyadi  , Sandi Maulana
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah prototype pembangkit listrik tenaga air, memahami fungsi dan mengetahui unjuk kerja dari prototype pembangkit listrik tenaga air, dalam penelitian ini bertujuan memberikan gambaran mengenai Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Air. Penelitian ini melalui empat tahapan Pertama pengumpulan data, Kedua perancangan, Ketiga pembuatan, keempat pengujian. Dan dalam pembuatannya meliputi pembuatan rangka untuk penempatan komponen prototype pembangkit listrik tenaga air, pembuatan sudu sebagai pengubah energi air menjadi energi listrik. Hasil penelitian mendapat kesimpulan bahwa prototype pembangkit listrik tenaga air berfunsgi dengan baik dengan menghasilkan arus listrik dari generator sebesar 60Volt dengan debit air 0.357 m3/s dapat menghidupkan lampu Dc 12 Volt.