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Music in the Life and Literary Works of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Authors: Prelovšek Anita
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the article is to present, with reference to a number of his stories and plays, the part played by music in Chekhov's works, which contain many borrowings from folk songs, Russian romances and classical music. The heroes of his works sing arias from operas, playing and singing the works of Russian and foreign composers. There are many extracts from the works of Tchaikovsky, with whom the writer enjoyed a relationship marked by mutual respect and friendship. Music in Chekhov's literary works embraces the whole of human life, covering a wide variety of emotions and situa-tions described in many of the writer's works, which also include stories with purely musical titles. The article also briefly mentions some descriptions of Italy, a country much admired by the writer. Keywords: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Accreditation and Rankings of Universities: Theory of Global Accreditation in the World of (Dis)Order
Authors: Istileulova Yelena
Published: May 2023

At the beginning of the third decade, the time of great uncertainties and disorder, higher education institutions re-discovered that accreditation and rankings serve as the visibil-ity mechanisms to attract students, partners and stakeholders. The goal of this paper is threefold: to introduce the Theory of Global Accreditation (TGA) for different organisa-tions (universities, firms, and business schools), to illustrate changes which take place as a result of accreditation practices and to reflect some trends in the market of global edu-cation with different accreditation and ranking schemes. Although the word ‘Accredita-tion’ is used from 1535, the accreditation trends became the new “political” phenomenon in the 21st century. The paper answers the questions: why and how do organisations seek the international accreditations and what are their impacts. The explanation of an observed phenomenon is helpful in a new world disorder filled with crises in multiple fields, and TGA can answer some practical questions of different academic and business organisations as well as different stakeholders as well as facilitate in predicting and grasping the level of expected changes. The examples of accreditation practices are pro-vided for the global business education and in the European Higher Education Area, in line with rankings with the explanation how they become an ‘accelerator’ of higher edu-cation reforms with the growing impact on the landscape of higher education. It is also perceived that international accreditation and rankings agencies can expand their ser-vices becoming the potential areas for consulting, research and science diplomacy in the new world of global disorder. Keywords: Accreditation; Quality Assurance (QA); Rankings; Theory of Global Accredita-tion; Globalisation; Organisational and Institutional Change;
"Beethoven in Heiligenstadt in the Museum dedicated to him: the Man and the Artist"
Authors: Schmid Roberta , Lamberti Giancarlo
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this contribution is to reflect on the human and musical figure of the great composer Ludwig van Beethoven. In 1802, Beethoven visited Heiligenstadt and in Octo-ber 6 he there wrote his famous "Testament" that was found after his death in 1827. The authors have visited the Museum dedicated to Beethoven in Heiligenstadt in the summer of 2022. Keywords: Beethoven; Music; Testament; Heiligenstadt
Students’ Reflections on 8th Socratic Lectures
Authors: Štrbac Aleksandra , Ambrožič Janja , Barlič Leja , Berce Nika , Bolte Nuša , Čoralić Ajla , Cingere Matija , Černigoj Aljaž , Dedić Amra , Djura Meta , Fuks Tia , Georgijev Blaž , Gosarič Urban , Gril Mirjam , Jakše Maruška , Japelj Neža , Jesenko Petra , Keber Pia , Klančnik Klara , Kne Uma , Kozjek Zala , Krk Loti , Kuselj Klara , Lalović Zoja , Lazić Leon , Lesjak Sara , Lešnik Jon , Majcen Sandra , Malič Sara , Marenče Manca , Maselj Petja , Mesić Alen , Mihelič Ajda , Miholič Anja , Miljkovic Emina , Modrijan Kim , Moškrič Lara , Oprin Anamarija , Ozmec Maja , Pikec Tinkara , Požgaj Svit , Prelec Tijana , Primožič Sara , Pristov Alja , Puškar Raisa , Sok Nika , Sovič Maruša , Škof Anej , Šuštarič Valentina , Topolovec Nika , Udovč Šink Živa , Vaš Taris , Zupančič Urša , Kralj-Iglič Veronika
Published: May 2023

Symposium Socratic Lectures is primarily devoted to the students. For 15 years, excellent scientists donate their lectures to the students who are the agens movens, for their dedica-tion and interest. The students were actively involved in discussions. Recently developed technologies enabled creation of documents by simultaneous writing in real time during the symposium. In this contribution, the reflections of the students on the content of symposium are given in terms of statements. Keywords: Education; Open book; Social networks
Canine Dirofilariasis in the South Caucasus and its Pathomorphology
Authors: Tsitskishvili Levan , Makaradze Levan , Kurashvili Tengiz , Milashvili Nino , Makaradze Zurab , Sanaia Ekaterina
Published: May 2023

The main goal of this paper is to provide the results of a study on the regional distribution of dirofilariasis (causative agent: Dirofilaria immitis, Dirofilaria repens, and other concurrent filarial species in animal reservoirs) among the canine population in Georgia and Armenia and estimate the disease burden in these countries. In total, 1065 animals were investigated in the different regions of Armenia and Georgia, and 26 positive cases were detected. The prevalence of dirofilariasis is 2.4%. However, it varies across regions from 0% to 25%. The Kruskal-Wallis test showed that variation is sta-tistically significant (P=0.01). The majority of positive cases (11) were from the Kvemo Kartli region (Georgia). The highest number (7) of cases have been found in the Armavir region (Armenia). The other cases were found in Tbilisi / Capital City of Georgia (two cas-es), Yerevan / Capital City of Armenia (two cases), Shirak Region (two cases), and only one case in regions Achara and Ararat. Keywords: Dirofilaria spp., Canine Dirofilariasis, Georgia, Armenia, Souse Caucasus, Vector-Borne disease (VBD)
Erythrocyte Sedimentation in Tubes for Preparation of Human, Equine and Canine Plasma Rich with Platelets and Extracellular Vesicles
Authors: Arko Matevž , Schlosse Gitta , Iglič Aleš , Kruljc Peter , Nemec Svete Alenka , Erjavec Vladimira , Kralj-Iglič Veronika
Published: May 2023

Sedimentation of erythrocytes in equine, human and canine blood was observed in tubes, intended for preparation of plasma rich with platelets and extracellular vesicles. We ob-served that in human blood, plasma formation started first, followed by equine blood and canine blood. All three dependencies of the length of the plasma column on time had sigmoid shape, however, the increment was greatest in equine blood. We observed higher propensity of equine blood to form erythrocyte rouleaux by light microscopy. Approxi-mately 70-90% of haematocrit was reached by natural sedimentation of blood in all three species. Keywords: Erythrocyte Sedimentation, Canine plasma, Human blood, Equine blood, Canine blood, Plasma Rich with Platelets and Extracellular Vesicles
Buit en spel
Authors: van Heems Judith , Romeijn Nick
Published: May 2023

The football dream business

The profit-driven nature of contemporary football, a global billion-dollar industry, leads to children with dreams of becoming professional footballers sometimes finding themselves in a vulnerable position. When dreams become ‘business’, children can fall into unhealthy dependency relationships and decisions can be made where the best interests of the child are not the primary concern. Selection teams prove to be a dubious tool in this regard. Commercial football schools, player’s agents, professional football organizations and amateur clubs, all have a share in this – intentionally or unintentionally. It is therefore up to them jointly to pay attention to the interests of the child in this system, so that football is not at odds with the well-being of young people.
Native and Non-native Language Teachers’ Perspectives on Teacher Quality Evaluation
Authors:   Tarbiat Modares University, Tajeddin Zia , Saeedi Zari ,   Allameh Tabataba’i University, Mozaffari Hamideh ,   Allameh Tabataba’i University
Published: May 2023

Various features of teacher instruction underpin the criteria used for the evaluation of teacher quality. The current study sought to explore whether nativeness/non-nativeness affects the criteria teachers consider for teacher quality evaluation. To this end, the participants were provided with five video clips of teaching, each presenting a 10-min lesson taught in a real classroom environment. They were requested to rate the quality of the teachers and to point out and describe the criteria they used to rate the teachers. Content analysis of the data indicated that preparation, caring, classroom management, and instruction constituted the general criteria the native and non-native teachers employed to evaluate teacher quality. Considerable differences, however, were observed between the two groups regarding a few of the criteria. The native teachers valued teachers’ efficient use of learners’ L1 more than the non-native teachers, while teachers’ linguistic accuracy and fluency of speech were highlighted by more non-native teachers. Besides, issues related to caring, management, and instruction grabbed the attention of both native and non-native teachers, while preparation received substantially less attention. It can be concluded that the use of video-mediated peer observation can provide a platform to uncover the implicit beliefs teachers hold toward teacher quality.
Formulaic Language in the Acquisition of L2 Pragmatic Competence in a Community-based Classroom
Authors:   Carleton University, Canada, Zavialova Alisa
Published: May 2023

Pragmatic formulas have been recognized as linguistic building blocks necessary for successful speech act performance. Current approaches to speech act teaching overlook pragmatic formulas, promoting an incomplete view of pragmatics instruction. This paper reports on the results of a classroom-based study in which a formula-enhanced treatment focusing on both pragmalinguistic and sociopragmatic components of pragmatic ability was tested. Seven students from the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program participated in four lessons involving pre-, post- and delayed post-test measures. During the treatment, the students were exposed to target formulas from four interaction contexts. A qualitative utterance analysis was conducted to determine how pragmalinguistic and sociopragmatic abilities of the students evolved after the teaching intervention. Additionally, three expert judges evaluated students’ pragmatic performance. The results indicate that improvements in both pragmalinguistic and sociopragmatic abilities of the students were associated with the use of target-like formulas in their speech acts.
Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (CLD) in United States Schools during COVID-19
Authors:   Northern Illinois University, Burgin Ximena D. , Daniel Mayra C. ,   Northern Illinois University, Riley Carolyn F. ,   Northern Illinois University
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled educational communities across the world into emergency remote models of instruction. This study documented the perceptions of 11 teachers from the State of Illinois regarding the quality of online instruction in their schools and their unexpected challenges from March of 2019-2020 academic year. Three points of data collection documented the teachers’ perceptions of the transition to online learning and subsequent difficulties. Recurrent themes evident in responses to interview questions (Stake, 2000) were examined using a constant comparison method (Glasser & Strauss, 1967). Three emerging themes were identified: increased job demands, need for educational supports, and educators’ concerns about the quality of the delivery of online instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners during the pandemic.
Pre-service EFL Teachers' Anxiety regarding the Online Teaching Practicum during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Thailand Case Study
Authors:   King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Boonmoh Atipat , Kamsa-ard Thiratchapon ,   Udon Thani Rajabhat University
Published: May 2023

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, pre-service English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers (PSTs) experienced various forms of teaching anxiety. However, during the pandemic, they likely encountered additional, different types of teaching anxiety, especially at the teaching practicum stage. This study investigated factors causing anxiety in these PSTs prior to the practicum. It surveyed 257 PSTs from 10 polytechnic universities across Thailand scheduled to conduct a teaching practicum in the subsequent semester. The findings indicated that 246 PSTs (95.7%) had no prior experience with online learning. The PSTs reported being most familiar with Zoom and Google Meet, that these were the most convenient learning platforms, and also being most proficient in them. Two of their greatest concerns regarded online teaching, namely how they would do their practicum, e.g., hybrid, and what equipment and facilities schools would provide for them. Regarding anxiety, the participants demonstrated extremely high levels on four factors all associated with online teaching: the mode of instruction, whether online, onsite, or hybrid; the stability of the internet connection during online teaching; their teaching skills in the online mode; and their ability to integrate technological applications into their teaching. Given the participants' anxiety towards online teaching, pedagogical implications are discussed.
The Practicum and its Effects on the Development of Korean Pre-service English Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Speaking
Authors:   Spurgeon’s College, UK, Jang Helen
Published: May 2023

There has been a gradual change in Korean English curricula and education systems over recent decades to enhance the ability to communicate in English confidently in an increasingly globalized society. The Korean government has been initiating new policies in English curricula to improve the quality of English education in state schools; accordingly, English teacher education has also been intensified, with more attention to teaching speaking. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the impact of teacher preparation on classroom practice through empirical research considering Korean educational contexts. This study explores pre-service English teachers’ learning through initial teaching practice in the area of teaching speaking in Korea, which has seen major policy changes in recent years but has had limited empirical investigation. Two pre-service English teachers’ perceptions and practices of teaching speaking are examined, from the perspectives of influences on, and changes in their cognition. Data include classroom observations, semi-structured interviews in sequence, documents, and qualitative questionnaires. The overall findings show limited impact of the practicum on their cognition development, and incongruence between their cognitions and practices of teaching speaking due to the gap between theory and practice. Implications for improvements are discussed, as well as suggestions for further study.
L2 Narrative Identity as Drama: Exploring Links Between L2 Learning Experience and the Ideal L2 Self
Authors:   Macquarie University, Australia, Gillies Hamish
Published: May 2023

Recent studies elaborating on the L2 learning experience component of the L2 Motivational Self System (Dörnyei, 2005, 2009), especially through a narrative identity perspective, mark a new direction in L2 motivation research. This paper extends this work by exploring the connection between the L2 learning experience and ideal L2 self components. Emerging from different theoretical origins, these components have proved difficult to reconcile. Especially in an EFL environment such as Japan, where learners may lack well-defined goals for their English learning beyond university entrance, investigations into the role of L2 learning experience in developing ideal L2 selves can offer practical value to both learners and teachers alike. Adopting an L2 narrative identity perspective (Dörnyei & Ryan, 2015), this study portrays the case of a Japanese pre-service elementary school teacher. Qualitative data was collected from her participation in an undergraduate English-through-drama course. Dramaturgical coding analysis revealed two interconnected L2 narrative dynamics related to her overarching ideal L2 self: one professional and one personal. Evidence is discussed for the tracing of these ideal L2 self-conceptualizations back to key episodes in her L2 learning experience. An important functional interrelation is suggested between L2 learning experience and the development of ideal L2 self-guides.
Shifting from Native-Speakerism to Trans-Speakerism: A Trioethnography of Language Teachers in Japan
Authors:   Ryukoku University, Japan, Hiratsuka Takaaki , Nall Matthew ,   Miyagi University, Japan, Castellano Joachim ,   Gunma University, Japan
Published: May 2023

Native-speakerism is an ideology that endows those classified as native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) the owners of the English language, the ideal models of its use, and the pedagogical experts in language teaching. These endowments, in turn, intrinsically devalue those classified as non-native English-speaking teachers (NNESTs) (Holliday, 2006, 2017). In this study, a trioethnographic approach was adopted to investigate native-speakerism as it related to the lived experiences of two NESTs (Matt and Joachim) and one NNEST (Takaaki) in an EFL context of Japan. Counterintuitively, this exploration found that, in our Japanese context, native-speakerism had adverse effects on the academic lives and professional trajectories not for the NNEST, but rather for the two NESTs, linguistically, culturally, and institutionally speaking. Based on the findings, we explain and compare what we term classical, inversed, and nuanced native-speakerism, and introduce a new empowering concept—trans-speakerism—an ideological stance committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for all language teachers, irrespective of their first languages or cultures. The article ends with a call for research that encompasses a variety of contexts and approaches on trans-speakerism in language education.
Working Collaboratively in Second/Foreign Language Learning [Review]
Authors:   School of Foreign Languages of Civil Aviation University of China, Yang Shaobo
Published: May 2023

[First paragraph] The last two decades have witnessed a noticeable development in collaborative learning research. Informed by both cognitive-interactionist theory (Long 1983, 1996) and sociocultural theory (Vygotsky 1978), a large body of literature (e.g., Loewen & Sato, 2018; Sato & Ballinger, 2016; Swain & Lapkin, 2001) has demonstrated a robust connection between collaborative work and second language acquisition. In particular, peer collaboration is believed to serve as a facilitator of language production, and therefore it creates more opportunities for language learning. Based on this notion, researchers are branching out in new directions to investigate various aspects of collaboration in diverse learning contexts. The volume Working Collaboratively in Second/Foreign Language Learning edited by María del Pilar García Mayo, is a collection of studies documenting those explorations into collaborative work in second and foreign language learning.
Cultural Knowledge and Values in English Language Teaching Materials: (Multimodal) Representations and Stakeholders[Review]
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Semarang, Ifadloh Nur , Yonata Fadhila ,   Universitas Negeri Semarang
Published: May 2023

[First paragraph] The study of culture and values in language education is crucial since the cultural identity of speakers may be reflected in how they use the language, and the language itself can be a tool for learning cultures and values. In the context of language learning resources, research has previously shown that language teaching materials potentially mediate sociocultural values (Gray, 2010; Setyono & Widodo, 2019), moral values (Feng, 2019), and ideologies (Curdt-Christiansen & Weninger, 2015; Ulum & Köksal, 2019). Yet, past studies have lacked a focus on cultural issues from the perspective of critical curriculum studies, critical applied linguistics, politics, economy, and multilingualism. Tao Xiong, Dezheng Feng, and Guangwie Hu set out to address these gaps in Cultural Knowledge and Values in English Language Teaching Materials: (Multimodal) Representations and Stakeholders. This book contains a collection of prevailing core issues, approaches, and debates in English language education materials design and development by highlighting how to consider the representation of the content critically, the need to integrate other types of learning media (multimodal), and what the stakeholders of language education can contribute to a more inclusive and equal learning environment.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on institutional change processes and the collective capabilities of higher education and research institutions
Authors: Campanini Vilhena Fernanda , López Belloso María , Mergaert Lut
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and the public policies adopted to cope with the ensuing crisis had a significant impact on higher education and research institutions, and this captured the attention of numerous scholars. However, most of the analyses, especially those adopting a gender perspective, have focused on the impact of the pandemic on women as individuals (individual capabilities), while little attention has been paid to the impact on institutions and processes of structural change (collective capabilities). The capabilities approach (CA) is useful for analysing gender inequalities in higher education, and has also been used to examine the impact of the crisis on certain groups and situations. Based on the adaptation of this approach by Robeyns (2003) and Baser and Morgan (2008) to emphasise the importance of collective capabilities for individuals, institutions and society at large, this paper examines the institutional impact of the pandemic by drawing from the experiences of the six institutions in the GEARING-Roles project implementing gender equality plans (GEPs). To this end, we combine desk research of secondary sources with qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with representatives of the GEP implementers and observations of project meetings carried out between April 2020 and June 2022. Our findings indicate a considerable impact on the collective capabilities of the change agents in the participating institutions, which stem mainly from a lack of institutional commitment to the gender equality agenda, mobility restrictions and limited social relations. However, some positive elements also emerge, such as the teams’ exceptional capacity to adapt to adverse circumstances.
Principios Básicos de Bioquímica para Agroecología
Authors: Ruiz-Sánchez Clara Isabel , Herrera-Feijoo Robinson Jasmany , Correa-Salgado María de Lourdes , Hidalgo-Hugo Luis Daniel
Published: May 2023

El libro "Principios Básicos de Bioquímica para Agroecología" es una obra que busca proporcionar a los estudiantes de esta disciplina una base sólida en los fundamentos de la bioquímica, escrita por un equipo de docentes investigadores, se presenta como un recurso didáctico para aquellos estudiantes que buscan comprender la relación entre la química, la bioquímica y la agricultura, iniciando con la definición conceptual de bioquímica. A medida que avanza el texto, se profundiza en los conceptos de estructuras de la célula vegetal, sus características y funciones, así como también se describen las proteínas, lípidos, carbohidratos y ácidos nucleicos. Además, aborda temas importantes para la agroecología, como la fotosíntesis y la función de los nutrientes en las plantas. El enfoque en estos temas permite a los estudiantes de agroecología entender cómo los principios de la bioquímica son relevantes para el estudio de la agricultura y la producción de alimentos. Así también incluye una variedad de recursos de apoyo para el aprendizaje, como cuadros, tablas, diagramas y ejemplos. Estos recursos ayudan a los estudiantes a visualizar y comprender los conceptos difíciles de la bioquímica, y a aplicarlos a situaciones del mundo real. Una de las características más destacadas de este documento es su lenguaje accesible y fácil de entender. Los autores han evitado el uso excesivo de terminología técnica y han explicado los conceptos de manera clara y concisa. Esto hace que sea adecuado para estudiantes de diversos niveles y antecedentes académicos. En conclusión, es material bibliográfico valioso y esencial para cualquier estudiante que desee comprender los principios básicos de la bioquímica y su aplicación en el campo de la agroecología. Con una escritura clara, recursos de apoyo útiles y un enfoque en temas relevantes para la agricultura, representa una excelente herramienta para el aprendizaje y la comprensión de la bioquímica y su relación con la producción de alimentos.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Decision-Making
Authors: Khalisah Nur
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research was to analyze how EQ relates to managerial performance in Malaysia. One hundred fifty managers were polled on their EQ, personality type, and effectiveness on the work. Emotional IQ was found to have a favorable relationship with both rational and intuitive decision-making styles (r =.43, p .001), but a negative relationship with rational decision-making style (r = -.24, p .05). After accounting for factors such as age, gender, level of education, and length of employment, emotional intelligence was still found to be a significant predictor of work success (r=.33, p .001). The results of this study have significant consequences for Malaysian businesses and their leaders. The findings imply that administrators can benefit from enhanced decision-making and productivity by boosting their emotional intelligence. Better organizational outcomes, like improved productivity and profits, may result from this. But the present research has some restrictions, like using self-report measures and only surveying managers in Malaysia for its sample. A more diverse sample of individuals from a variety of settings, as well as more objective measures of emotional intelligence and decision-making, could improve future studies. This research contributes to the expanding literature on the importance of EQ to success in life and the workplace. The results indicate that emotional intelligence is a valuable trait for managers to have, and that businesses would do well to encourage their employees to cultivate these abilities.
Analyzing the Impact of Organizational Culture on Performance: A Study of Public and Private Hospitals in India
Authors: Nambiyar Paraminta
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to analyze the impact of organizational culture on performance in public and private hospitals in India. A mixed-methods research design was used, involving a survey of hospital employees and interviews with hospital managers. The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) was used to measure the four types of organizational cultures: clan, adhocracy, market, and hierarchy. Performance was measured using a composite score of patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, financial performance, and employee satisfaction. The results showed that hierarchical culture was predominant in both types of hospitals, followed by clan, market, and adhocracy cultures. Private hospitals outperformed public hospitals in terms of overall hospital performance and employee satisfaction with the organizational culture. The findings suggest that healthcare managers and policymakers in India need to adopt more flexible and collaborative approaches to management, address the systemic issues facing public hospitals, and improve the work environment and employee engagement in public hospitals. Further research is needed to explore the relationship between organizational culture and other outcomes, such as patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. The study adds to the growing body of literature on organizational culture in healthcare and provides valuable insights for healthcare managers and policymakers in India.
VOCALISM OF THE FIRST PRESTRESSED SYLLABLEAFTER PALATALIZED CONSONANTS IN 17-TH CENTURY KOSTROMA DIALECTS
Authors: SHATIN VLADIMIR YU.
Published: May 2023

The article considers a new data of the 17 century Kostroma business style documents. Based on it, we come to a conclusion about a history of the fi rst prestressed syllable vocalism aft er palatalized consonants in North Russian Kostroma dialects, as well as discover its relationship with the stressed syllable phenomena. The results obtained are then compared with the modern dialects data in the territory considered. It turns out that in Kostroma dialects the tendency to non-high vowel neutralization in the sound [e] in the first prestressed syllable between palatalthized consonants started to take shape as early as the 17 century, which is evidenced by letter substitutions in this position. The manuscript data confirms the previous conclusions about the formation of the North Russian dialectal landscape and clarifi es the dating of the ‘ekanye’ emergence in a position before palatalized consonants. Parallelism of the phenomena in the fi rst prestressed syllable aft er palatalized consonants with the phenomena present in the stressed syllable was still present in th17 century Kostroma dialects, but nowadays it is lost in Kostroma dialects with ‘ekanye’ in the fi rst prestressed syllable in a position before palatalized or velarized consonants.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi
Authors: Hamilah Hamilah , Fricilia
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi pada perusahaan sektor perhiasan di wilayah Jakarta Barat. Faktor-faktor tersebut adalah pengetahuan, tingkat pendidikan dan penghasilan. Populasi adalah perusahaan perhiasan yang berada di Jakarta Barat dan metode pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan random sampling .  Responden  adalah pengusaha emas yang berada di wilayah Jakarta Barat . Jumlah responden adalah sebanyak  90 responden. Analisis data menggunakan SEM dengan  aplikasi program smart PLS 4.0. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan perpajakan dan tingkat penghasilan secara parsial berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi, sedangkan untuk tingkat pendidikan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi. Novelty pada penelitian ini adalah subjek pajak dan objek pajak pada perusahaan emas belum pernah diteliti sebelumnya. Implikasi dari penelitian ini bahwa, tingkat keadaran wajib pajak sebagai subjek pajak  akan  meningkatkan kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi, dengan demikian diharapkan  akan meningkatkan penerimaan  negara dari sektor pajak penghasilan.
Sintesis, Karakterisasi, dan Uji Adsorpsi Komposit Silika/Karbon dari Limbah Sekam Padi sebagai Adsorben Tembaga (II)
Authors: Haryono  , Noviyanti Atiek Rostika , Ernawati Engela Evy
Published: May 2023

Copper ion as one of the pollutants in industrial wastewater can be treated by the adsorption method. One type of adsorbent can be prepared from rice husk. Rice husk as agricultural waste contains carbon and silica which can act as metal adsorbents. The purpose of this study was to synthesize and characterize silica/carbon composites, as well as test their adsorption as adsorbent on copper (II) ion adsorption by determining the optimum composition of silica/carbon, adsorption capacity, and model of isotherm adsorption. The research method consisted of gasification of rice husks, extraction of silica from rice husk charcoal with potassium carbonate as solvent, manufacture of silica/carbon composites, and adsorption tests. The results showed that the mass ratio of silica to carbon of 2:1 was the optimum composition in the synthesis of silica/carbon composites as adsorbent for the adsorption of copper (II) ion. The silica/carbon composite adsorbent in this composition had the highest adsorption capacity for copper (II) ion and surface area is 75.88 mg/g and 233.45 m2/g, respectively. The optimum adsorption time was obtained for 40 minutes and the model of adsorption isotherm in the form of Freundlich adsorption with R2 = 0.9582.
 
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Ion tembaga sebagai salah satu polutan dalam air limbah industri dapat ditangani dengan metode adsorpsi. Salah satu jenis adsorben dapat disiapkan dari sekam padi. Sekam padi sebagai limbah pertanian mengandung karbon dan silika yang dapat berperan sebagai adsorben logam. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah melakukan sintesis dan karakterisasi komposit silika/karbon, serta uji adsorpsinya sebagai adsorben pada adsorpsi ion tembaga (II) melalui penentuan komposisi optimum dari silika/karbon, kapasitas adsorpsi, dan model adsorpsi isoterm. Metode penelitian terdiri dari gasifikasi sekam padi, ekstraksi silika dari arang sekam padi dengan pelarut kalium karbonat, pembuatan komposit silika/karbon, dan uji adsorpsi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rasio massa silika terhadap karbon sebesar 2:1 merupakan komposisi optimum pada sintesis komposit silika/karbon sebagai adsorben untuk adsorpsi ion tembaga (II). Adsorben komposit silika/karbon pada komposisi tersebut memiliki kapasitas adsorpsi terhadap ion tembaga (II) dan luas permukaan paling tinggi yaitu berturut-turut sebesar 75,88 mg/g dan 233,45 m2/g. Waktu optimum adsorpsi diperoleh selama 40 menit dan dengan model adsorpsi isoterm berupa adsorpsi Freundlich dengan nilai R2 = 0,9582.
Uji Kinerja Sistem Elektrokoagulasi terhadap Kobalt, Nikel, dan Mangan
Authors: Sulaeman Oman , Anggraeni Karina , Robbani Muhammad Haqqiyuddin , Hernaningsih Taty
Published: May 2023

The increasing demand for batteries for battery-based electric vehicles has caused the battery industry to grow rapidly. Batteries generally contain the heavy metals lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. In solving the problem of battery’s heavy metal waste, wastewater treatment technologies is needed. One of the technologies that can be used is electrocoagulation technology. In this research, the performance test of electrocoagulation technology for the treatment of artificial wastewater containing cobalt, nickel, and manganese has been carried out. To determine the removal efficiency of the electrocoagulation system, 50 samples were collected from the processed products from each unit in the system. The results of the performance test of the electrocoagulation system showed that there was an effect of current on the pH value of artificial wastewater which increased by 11.43, 9.59, and 10.67% at currents of 10, 40, and 70 A; time affects the removal of cobalt, nickel and manganese with removal efficiencies reaching 93, 93, and 79%; and current has an effect on the removal of cobalt, nickel, and manganese in the electrocoagulation system as seen in the efficiency of removal of cobalt reaching 79, 90, and 95%; nickel removal efficiency reached 73, 85, and 97% while manganese removal efficiency was 76, 81, and 91% respectively at the same current of 10, 40, and 70 A.
 
ABSTRAK
Peningkatan kebutuhan baterai untuk kendaraan listrik yang berbasis baterai menyebabkan industri baterai berkembang pesat. Baterai umumnya mengandung logam berat lithium, nikel, kobalt, dan mangan. Dalam memecahkan masalah limbah logam berat baterai ini diperlukan teknologi pengolahan air limbah. Salah satu teknologi yang bisa digunakan adalah dengan teknologi elektrokoagulasi. Dalam penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan uji kinerja perangkat teknologi elektrokoagulasi untuk pengolahan air limbah artifisial yang mengandung kobalt, nikel, dan mangan. Untuk mengetahui efisiensi penyisihan sistem elektrokoagulasi maka dilakukan pengumpulan 50 sampel dari hasil olahan dari masing-masing unit dalam sistem tersebut. Hasil uji kinerja sistem elektrokoagulasi menunjukkan adanya pengaruh arus terhadap nilai pH air limbah artifisial dimana mengalami kenaikan sebesar 11,43, 9,59, dan 10,67% pada arus 10, 40, dan 70 A; waktu berpengaruh terhadap proses penyisihan logam kobalt, nikel, dan mangan dengan efisiensi penyisihan mencapai 93%, 93% dan 79%; dan arus berpengaruh terhadap penyisihan kobalt, nikel, dan mangan pada sistem elektrokoagulasi yang  terlihat pada efisiensi penyisihan kobalt mencapai 79, 90, dan 95%; efisiensi penyisihan nikel mencapai 73, 85, dan 97% sedangkan efisiensi penyisihan mangan sebesar 76, 81,dan 91% masing-masing pada arus yang sama 10, 40, dan 70 A.
Enhancing growth, yield and water use efficiency of rice (Oryza sativa) through drip irrigation
Authors: SUBRAMANIAN E , RAMESH T , VIJAYAKUMAR S , RAVI V
Published: May 2023

A field experiment was conducted during rainy (kharif) season of 2018 and 2019 at the research farm of Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai, Tamil Nadu to evaluate the impact of drip irrigation on rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth, productivity and water use efficiency. The experiments were laid out in a strip plot design with 4 varieties/hybrids in the horizontal strip and 6 irrigation regimes in the vertical strip with 3 replications. The findings reveal that drip irrigation at 125% Pan Evaporation (PE) resulted in superior growth, yield parameters and grain yield. KRH 2 with 125% PE recorded the maximum grain yield (4200 kg/ha), followed by ADT 45 (4140 kg/ha) with 125% PE. All yield attributes, except ill-filled grains/panicle, increased with increasing irrigation level from 50 to 125% PE. Rice yield attributes, viz. tillers/m2 (r=0.86), panicles/m2 (r=0.90) and grains/panicle (r=0.84) showed positive correlation with grain yield. Irrespective of the variety and irrigation levels the row closer to the drip line recorded higher grain yield at all the irrigation levels compared to rows farthest. Among the irrigation regime the highest total water use (671 mm) was recorded in 125% PE while the highest water use efficiency (6.5 kg/ha-mm) was recorded in 75% PE up to tillering stage, 100% PE during flowering phase and 75% PEduring maturity phase. Among the variety, ADT 45 recorded the highest water use efficiency (7.15 kg/ha mm). The study recommends KRH 2 hybrid and ADT 45 variety for drip irrigation with 125% PE in areas with limited water availability, especially in well-irrigated areas.
Inspirational thoughts can drive a positive behavioural change: The perceived benefits of Mann Ki Baat (Inner thoughts) messages amongst the smallholder Indian farmers
Authors: GAUTAM U S , SINGH RANJAY K , MEERA SHAIK N , KUMAR SURESH , SINGH ANSHUMAN , BURMAN R R , PATHAK HIMANSHU
Published: May 2023

Farmers are convinced if the message has trustworthiness and is from credible communication sources. In this context, we considered the Mann Ki Baat programme narrated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister as a key motivational factor in shaping the smallholder farmers’ perception vis-a-vis the importance of innovative learning, mobilization, and better access and adoption of the institutional resources (e.g. agri-inputs, agro-advisories, skill development etc.) as efficient means to adapt to the emerging challenges. This study was carried out to draw insights and lessons on the pattern and frequency of listening to the various Mann Ki Baat topics by the smallholder farmers, and how this led to a behavioural change for the sustainable management of agri-food systems. The observations recorded from 1,364 farmers from various states of India revealed that natural farming, conservation of natural resources and willingness to adopt the integrated farming systems (diversification) were the most preferred topics of Mann Ki Baat by the smallholder farmers. Notwithstanding their relatively poor adaptive capacity, a majority of the sample farmers agreed that ideas communicated through Mann Ki Baat were easily implementable on their farms. The perceived trickle-down effect of Mann Ki Baat was also instrumental in mobilizing the farmers to better access the institutional resources, facilitated by an enabling networking with the KVKs and other institutions. This process of change may augur well for enhanced reciprocal learning, enabling the smallholder farmers to better cope up with suit of stresses. It also emerged that mass scale awareness programmes such as Mann Ki Baat by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India were seen as credible sources of inspiration, paving the way for sustainable agricultural production and entrepreneurial development in the rural hinterlands of India.
Seed of an idea: Mann Ki Baat (Inner thoughts) programme and its perceived social influence on millets farming
Authors: GAUTAM U S , MEERA SHAIK N , SATYAVATHI TARA , BHASKARAN A , SANGAPPA  , CHAPKE R R , SINGH RANJAY K
Published: May 2023

The declining area and production of millets needed a national-level social influencer, and Mann Ki Baat hosted by the Hon’ble Prime Minister was timely. The present study tried to assess the perception of millet farmers, as to how social influencing event, such as Mann Ki Baat, has impacted millets farming context. The study was carried out in 68 districts belonging to 28 states and Union Territories with a participation of 1236 millet farmers, and professionals from 68 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). The results indicated that the ~ 88% of KVKs could undertake the follow-up activity on the Mann Ki Baat, and for attending a few episodes at KVK campuses, 60% of the farmers respondents travelled more than 15 KM. Among the millet farmers, 53% have listened to five Mann Ki Baat episodes, whereas 9% of the farmers have listened to more than 30 episodes (for general issues, going beyond agriculture-related episodes). This reveals that Mann Ki Baat, is no longer an urban-oriented program, but has directly reached out to the marginal millet farmers. Mass media and social media played a major role in publicizing the event among millet farmers and consumers, while KVKs provided knowledge support to millet farmers during and after the Mann Ki Baat episodes. About 20% of the farmers either formed or joined the Interest groups on millets after listening to the Mann Ki Baat. More than 45% of the farmers believed that they got at least one additional idea and or practice about millet farming due to this event. A considerable number of respondents either adopted or have been sensitized to what they were already doing, and further having millets in their diet after hearing the Mann Ki Baat episodes. The episodes had substantial influence on the perception of millet growers and consumers, which has strengthened further process of farmers’ adoption of improved varieties of millets and strengthened the environment on agri-entrepreneurship. The lessons learned from the study may help further to promote millet farming in accordance with changing agricultural scenarios locally and globally.
Coinfecção HIV e SARS-Cov-2: Qual o prognóstico?
Authors: Silva Júlia Gomes da , Trigueiro Ana Paula Knob , Almeida Gabriela De Nardi , Toscano Sophia Haddad Cury , Chehter Ethel Zimberg
Published: May 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: A infecção por SARS-CoV-2 apresentou piores desfechos em idosos/imunocomprometidos até março/2022, causando 655.249 óbitos no Brasil. O HIV infecta linfócitos T CD4 + e os degrada, levando à imunodepressão com 37.7 milhões de infectados até 2020. Portanto, surge a hipótese de que pessoas vivendo com HIV expericiariam piores prognósticos da COVID-19 se comparados aos não-HIV. MÉTODO: Revisão sistemática horizontal com pesquisa bibliográfica realizada entre 27/março e 13/abril de 2022 nas bases de dados PubMed Central e LILACS, compreendendo artigos do período entre 2020-2022, pelo método PRISMA, para identificar artigos elegíveis que abordassem pacientes coinfectados HIV/COVID-19. Foram utilizados os termos: ‘COVID-19’, ‘HIV’, ‘AIDS’, ‘CORONAVIRUS’, ‘HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS’, ‘SARS COV 2’. RESULTADO: Encontrados 10.224 artigos e, aplicados os métodos de inclusão, restaram 30 artigos. Ao todo, foram estudados 142.790 casos de coinfecção HIV/SARS-CoV-2 de todos os continentes, sendo 95.241 (66,7%) do sexo masculino, com idade média de 51,8 anos, média de TCD4 de 558,1 e os três sintomas mais relatados da COVID-19 foram febre, tosse e dispneia. 103.765 (72,7%) pacientes estavam em terapia antirretroviral (TARV), sendo que 7 estudos não forneciam o dado. O número de óbitos foi de 7.906 (5,5%). DISCUSSÃO: A maioria dos estudos aponta que os pacientes com a coinfecção HIV/SARS-CoV-2 não apresentam maior risco de morte pela COVID-19 se comparados aos pacientes sem HIV, possivelmente por se tratar de população em tratamento com imunidade compensada. A idade média dos pacientes co-infectados foi cerca de uma década menor do que a média de idade dos pacientes internados pela COVID-19, o que pode ser justificado pelo envelhecimento precoce de pessoas vivendo com o HIV devido à inflamação crônica. A presença de comorbidades como hipertensão, diabetes e doenças cardiovasculares apresenta-se como maior fator de risco para a COVID-19 e, assim como em pacientes sem HIV, provoca maior mortalidade. CONCLUSÃO: A mortalidade pela COVID-19 em coinfectados HIV/SARS-CoV-2 não foi maior do que em pacientes sem HIV. As características e sintomas dos pacientes com coinfecção não diferiram dos pacientes não portadores de HIV. A taxa de mortalidade de pacientes co-infectados foi similar à da população em geral de 50 a 59 anos.
VALIDATION OF AQUACROP MODEL FOR SIMULATION OF RAINFED BULB ONION (ALLIUM CEPA L.) YIELDS IN WEST UGENYA SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Karuku George , Mbindah Benedict
Published: May 2023

Background. The precision of crop growth simulation models is a paramount facet in their use for evaluating on-field management practices to improve crop yields. Objective. To validate the accuracy of AquaCrop model in simulating onion yields and canopy cover in the sub humid environment of West Ugenya Sub County, Kenya. Methodology. Aqua Crop model version 5.0 was evaluated for experimental yields of bulb onion (Allium cepa L.) grown in West Ugenya Sub County, Kenya for two seasons (March to May long rains season, and October to December short rains season) on soil integrated with organic and inorganic fertilizers i.e. 5 Mega grams ha-1 cattle manure combined with inorganic fertilizers containing 28 kg P Ha-1 and 30 kg N ha-1. The model was calibrated based on its conservative parameters for C3 crops under the Growing Degree Days (GDD) mode. Results. Statistical comparison of the model’s simulated yields versus experimental yields gave RMSE (Root Mean Square Error) values of 0.22 and 0.61 in season I and season II, respectively, which are generally closer to zero, indicating average to high model precision. Modified Willmott index of agreement (d mod) was 0.44 (season I) and 0.69 (season II), while for Nash and Sutcliffe coefficient (E), 0.85 (season I) and 0.14 (season II). The constant for d mod and E indicates high model accuracy if value is close to one. The values from the simulations were detached, generally indicating in both cases average to high model performance. The canopy cover development from germination to the crop’s 150 days to physiological maturity gave a Pearson correlation coefficient (r) that averaged 0.9. The r-values were close to one, indicating a positive linear relationship between simulated and experimental canopy cover. Conclusion. Overall, the model provided acceptable simulation of onion crop yield and canopy cover.