bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
First Constraints on Growth Rate from Redshift-space Ellipticity Correlations of SDSS Galaxies at 0.16 < z < 0.70
Authors: Okumura Teppei , Taruya Atsushi
Published: March 2023

We report the first constraints on the growth rate of the universe, f(z)σ
8(z), with intrinsic alignments (IAs) of galaxies. We measure the galaxy density-intrinsic ellipticity cross-correlation and intrinsic ellipticity autocorrelation functions over 0.16 < z < 0.7 from luminous red galaxies (LRGs) and LOWZ and CMASS galaxy samples in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) and SDSS-III BOSS survey. We detect clear anisotropic signals of IA due to redshift-space distortions. By combining measured IA statistics with the conventional galaxy clustering statistics, we obtain tighter constraints on the growth rate. The improvement is particularly prominent for the LRG, which is the brightest galaxy sample and known to be strongly aligned with underlying dark matter distribution; using the measurements on scales above 10 h
−1 Mpc, we obtain

f

σ

8

=

0.5196

−
0.0354

+
0.0352

(68% confidence level) from the clustering-only analysis and

f

σ

8

=

0.5322

−
0.0291

+
0.0293

with clustering and IA, meaning 19% improvement. The constraint is in good agreement with the prediction of general relativity, f
σ
8 = 0.4937 at z = 0.34. For LOWZ and CMASS samples, the improvement of constraints on f
σ
8 is found to be 10% and 3.5%, respectively. Our results indicate that the contribution from IA statistics for cosmological constraints can be further enhanced by carefully selecting galaxies for a shape sample.
Biodiversity biobanks: a landscape analysis
Authors: Corrales Carolina , Luciano Samantha , Astrin Jonas J.
Published: March 2023

Biobanks are curated collections of biological samples that are preserved at the molecular level, usually frozen, along with associated data, and managed to high scientific standards. We conducted a 'landscape analysis'—based both on a community survey and a literature review—to determine commonalities, information gaps, and challenges in the various workflows of biodiversity and environmental biobanks. The survey was completed by 55 institutions from more than 20 countries. Its results were compared to other collection-based surveys and complemented by literature research in the areas of general biobank management, staffing, sample handling, storage, (cryo-/)preservation, policies, databases, and networking. We illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of biodiversity and environmental biobanks and provide some basic recommendations for improving biobank procedures. In general, we found that increased efforts are needed to standardise biobank workflows or individual workflow components. While general, organism-independent biobanking guidelines already exist, more detailed guidance documents to date mostly address only human biobanking, or a narrow range of biodiversity. We hope to start closing that gap by providing an overview of current protocols and practices in biodiversity and environmental biobanking in form of a handbook, to which the present work is directly related. The handbook is available open-access under https://doi.org/10.3897/ab.e101876.
Determinants of switching behavior to wear helmets when riding e-bikes, a two-step SEM-ANFIS approach
Authors: Jing Peng , Wang Weichao , Jiang Chengxi , Zha Ye , Ming Baixu
Published: March 2023

E-bikes have become one of China's most popular travel modes. The authorities have issued helmet-wearing regulations to increase wearing rates to protect e-bike riders' safety, but the effect is unsatisfactory. To reveal the factors influencing the helmet-wearing behavior of e-bike riders, this study constructed a theoretical Push-Pull-Mooring (PPM) model to analyze the factor's relationship from the perspective of travel behavior switching. A two-step SEM-ANFIS method is proposed to test relationships, rank importance and analyze the combined effect of psychological variables. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) was used to obtain the significant influencing factors. The Adaptive Network-based Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), a nonlinear approach, was applied to analyze the importance of the significant influencing factors and draw refined conclusions and suggestions from the analysis of the combined effects. The PPM model we constructed has a good model fit and high model predictive validity (GOF = 0.381, R2 = 0.442). We found that three significant factors tested by PLS-SEM, perceived legal norms (β = 0.234, p < 0.001), perceived inconvenience (β = -0.117, p < 0.001) and conformity tendency (β = 0.241, p < 0.05), are the most important factors in the effects of push, mooring and pull. The results also demonstrated that legal norm is the most important factor but has less effect on people with low perceived vulnerability, and low subjective norms will make people with high conformity tendency to follow the crowd blindly. This study could contribute to developing refined interventions to improve the helmet-wearing rate effectively.
A New Centralized Detection-Based Process for Evaluating Anomalies and Analyzing the First Causes Using Machine Learning and Web Semantic
Authors: Lasbahani Abdellatif , Tahri Rachid , Jarrar Abdessamad , Balouki Youssef
Published: March 2023

In the last decades, many works have been done to enhance data performances in the computer field. Data performance consists to describe all improvements which can be added to data traffic. More precisely, we are talking about techniques allowing improving the evaluation of big data using machine learning. Data evaluation is composed of several variables such as security, quality of service, data synchronization, scalability, and data structuring. In this work, we complete our proceedings done to supervise the continuity of technological evolution in terms of big data and safety. In other words, we aim to add brick to our previous processes to take into consideration the enhancement of the analysis of the causes generating frauds and intrusions preventing data traffic. To achieve this end, we increase current machine learning techniques with prior knowledge based on data thresholds set by experts in the first place. We also aim to integrate knowledge facilitating the interpretation of the causes causing all kinds of anomalies in the second place. Finally, our process will be endowed with the requirements to improve the rate of detection of anomalies and reduce human involvement operation.
Design and Evaluation of Web-Based Information Systems for the Medical Laboratory
Authors: Sritart Hiranya , Phudin Tanachawan , Tosranon Prasong , Taertulakarn Somchat
Published: March 2023

In the medical laboratory, equipment and material management is well real-ized as one of the high-priority tasks in handling of information about the periodic quality inspection and maintenance of test equipment and other in-strument monitoring in the laboratory. Lack of managing and neglecting the equipment can result into malfunction that ends up costing more time and resources. This paper proposed a designed web-based information system in order to address the issues of managing the expensive medical equipment (ME) and various consumable medical materials (CMM) in the laboratories. In regard to data administration improvement of medical laboratories' day-to-day operations, the objective of this study is to design to complete the func-tionality and evaluate the information system based on the user specifica-tion. More than 200 initiate materials list and 50 medical equipment records were collected and transferred into the system. Three independent laborato-ries utilized the developed ME/CMM information system to evaluate its per-formance compared to the traditional system. The t-test statistical analysis was used to assess feedback surveys. The finding shows that the system pro-vides users convenience and effectiveness in handling ME and CMM; thus, our system significantly reduces the workload of staffs and inefficient costs.
AUTOMATIC 2D AND 3D SEGMENTATION OF GLIOBLASTOMA BRAIN TUMOR
Authors: Precious J. Glory , Kirubha S. P. Angeline , Premkumar R. , Evangeline I. Keren
Published: March 2023

The brain tumor is the most common destructive and deadly disease. In general, various imaging modalities such as CT, MRI and PET are used to evaluate the brain tumor. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a prominent diagnostic method for evaluating these tumors. Gliomas, due to their malignant nature and rapid development, are the most common and aggressive form of brain tumors. In the clinical routine, the method of identifying tumor borders from healthy cells is still a difficult task. Manual segmentation takes time, so we use a deep convolutional neural network to improve efficiency. We present a combined DNN architecture using U-net and MobilenetV2. It exploits both local characteristics and more global contextual characteristics from the 2D MRI FLAIR images. The proposed network has encoder and decoder architecture. The performance metrices such as dice loss, dice coefficient, accuracy and IOU have been calculated. Automated segmentation of 3D MRI is essential for the identification, assessment, and treatment of brain tumors although there is significant interest in machine-learning algorithms for computerized segmentation of brain tumors. The goal of this work is to perform 3D volumetric segmentation using BraTumIA. It is a widely available software application used to separate tumor characteristics on 3D brain MR volumes. BraTumIA has lately been used in a number of clinical trials. In this work, we have segmented 2D slices and 3D volumes of MRI brain tumor images.
Colorectal carcinoma in a tertiary hospital in North-western Nigeria: a histopathologic retrospective review
Authors: Imam Mohammed Ibrahim , Adogu Ibrahim Ogere
Published: March 2023

Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC) accounts for about 3.9% of all malignant lesions in human beings with several studies identifying it as the most common gastrointestinal malignancy. It was previously considered to be more common in developed nations of the world but recent studies have reported increasing trends in developing nations. The study was done on all cases of colorectal carcinomas diagnosed between 1st January 2001 and 31st December 2010 in the Department of Histopathology of a tertiary institution. The laboratory request forms and the duplicate copies of histology reports were retrieved for extraction of relevant clinical information like age, sex, anatomical sites of the lesions and clinical presentations. Histological diagnoses and grading were also extracted. Corresponding haematoxylin and eosin-stained slides were retrieved and evaluated. Special stains were carried out where necessary. The lesions were classified according to the World Health Organization (WHO) histological variants and tables and figures were used to illustrate the results. A total of 186 cases of colorectal carcinoma were diagnosed during the period, representing 3.9% of the total malignant tumors and 50.4% of the gastro-intestinal malignancies. One hundred and ten cases (59.1%) and 76 cases (40.9%) were in males and females respectively with a male:female ratio of 1.46:1. The age range was from 17-87 years with a mean of 42.8 years and peaked at 61-70 years. Site distribution showed rectosigmoid lesions accounted for 64.5%, caecum, ascending colon, transverse and descending colons accounted for 9.1%, 3.8% and 2.2% each respectively. Most of the cases were adenocarcinoma (71.0%), followed by mucinous carcinoma (23.7%) and signetring cell carcinoma (3.8%). Colorectal carcinoma is prevalent in our environment and is the commonest malignant gastro-intestinal tumors. There is a slight male preponderance with adenocarcinoma the commonest lesion and rectosigmoid as the most common site.
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Authors: Scientifica Redazione
Published: March 2023

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Georgian Bay bedrock erosion: evidence for regional floods, Ontario
Authors: Sharpe D R , Leduc G , Smart C S , Shaw J
Published: March 2023

We provide an updated presentation of the spectacular erosion forms at French River Ontario (Kor et al. 1991) based on new methods of data collection and wider observations. This work includes ~ 10 more detailed study sites, documentation of the range of
forms over a larger area, the use of extensive drone image capture and ground surveys, as well as a detailed inventory of forms. Key sites are illustrated using video images. The update extends the conclusions of the Kor paper regarding the significance and scale of subglacial meltwater erosion with
some novel findings. We document the importance of plucking (including hydraulic plucking) and, the control of structure on s-forms, which were not highlighted in the Kor study. Apparent cavitation erosion forms are prominent across the study area and provide support for inferred high-velocity
meltwater flow. A growing interpretative framework includes discussion of evidence to test a theorized hydraulic sequence of sheet-channel-distributed flow, followed by re-grounding of glacial ice as meltwater flow waned. This hydraulic sequence may also be complementary to observations in thick
sediment terrain down flow.
What Do Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Graduates Say About Their Curriculum? A Qualitative Tracer Study at the University of Venda
Authors: Nevhudoli Nyadzani Dolphus , Olive Netshandama Vhonani
Published: March 2023

The main purpose of any degree, in any institution of higher learning is to create graduates with competent knowledge and abilities to deal with vital challenges that affect the country; any deviations to this purpose requires a review and rethinking of the whole system, such as a curriculum transformation. Grounded in a critical post humanist paradigm, qualitative reflective semi-structured interviews were held with 12 graduates to ascertain their experiences with the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge System (BIKS) programme delivery and content during their 4 years stay at the University of Venda. Responses from graduates indicated that BIKS’s strength depend within its multidisciplinary method. It also exposed the graduates to the work environment through integrated learning program, although, there were also sentiments that such exposure was insufficient and at times irrelevant. The experience of the students provided insights into what could be the focus of the revision of the curriculum to ensure global citizenship competencies, employability and or entrepreneurial acumen amongst graduates. One of the challenges of IKS, that the students drew attention to, was a lack of the curriculum’s capacity to beneficiate, as its focus was not sufficiently business oriented.  Work-based learning and other forms of exposure might have to be revamped to enhance entrepreneurial skills and to ensure that students learn how to create thriving IKS inspired businesses to create employment opportunities amongst others.
Analysis of connectivism as a tool for posthuman university classrooms
Authors: Omodan Bunmi Isaiah
Published: March 2023

In the posthuman era, teaching and learning through technologies are becoming increasingly important, most especially in the university system. Connectivism, a theory of learning that emphasises the importance of connections between people and information, is one of the most influential educational philosophies driving today’s educational dynamism. In a posthuman world, where technology is constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, connectivism is argued to provide a framework for understanding how students learn and how can technology be used to facilitate learning. This study argues that connectivism is one of the ways in which classroom stakeholders can be made to prepare for the posthuman era. The study is located within the transformative paradigm to enable the researcher to tailor the argument toward transforming the university classrooms towards developing a new way of thinking about society's present social boundaries by pursuing truth within a postmodern framework. In the same vein, conceptual analysis was adopted to make sense of the argument since it helps to interoperate and dismantle complex and ambiguous concepts toward meaning-making. The analysis begins by presenting connectivism and its potential assumptions. The assumptions were juxtaposed with the posthuman agenda by arguing the relationship between posthumanism and connectivism and lastly, how it prepares classroom stakeholders for building students’ capacity ahead of the emerging interaction between human (students) and non-human (technologies). The study concludes that connectivism viewpoint is one of the unavoidable philosophies of the future.
Primary Preservice Science Teachers’ Perceptions of Practical Work in Remote Learning Environments
Authors: Tsakeni Maria
Published: March 2023

Science practical work is renowned for providing authentic environments for science learning in ways that reduce the abstractness of concepts. Significant resources are used to provide facilities such as laboratories to ensure that practical work is implemented in science learning. Practical work is important for primary preservice science teachers, who in turn will implement the instructional strategy in their future classrooms. The rise in remote learning has prompted researchers and instructors to reimagine ways of facilitating practical work in ways that involve human-machine interactions in significant ways. This study used an interpretive paradigm and an explorative single-case-study design to explore primary preservice science teachers’ perceptions of conducting practical work in remote learning environments. A framework based on the Internet of Things- (IoT) enabled tools was used to mediate the understanding of the study findings. Data were collected from 25 preservice teachers by means of experiment reports and observation of practical work activities. The findings of the study showed that in the absence of proper systems for conducting practical work remotely and limited internet connectivity, the participating preservice teachers used internet searches to inform them of how to conduct experiments using household materials. The experiment reports comprised experiment demonstrations developed through the use of filmmaking applications, cloud computing tools, and social media collaborations. The paper makes recommendations to expand preservice teachers’ technological competencies to include the use of virtual laboratories to conduct practical work in remote learning environments.
Tight Multi-User Security Bound of DbHtS
Authors: Datta Nilanjan , Dutta Avijit , Nandi Mridul , Talnikar Suprita
Published: March 2023

In CRYPTO’21, Shen et al. proved that Two-Keyed-DbHtS construction is secure up to 22n/3 queries in the multi-user setting independent of the number of users. Here the underlying double-block hash function H of the construction realized as the concatenation of two independent n-bit keyed hash functions (HKh,1,HKh,2), and the security holds under the assumption that each of the n-bit keyed hash function is universal and regular. The authors have also demonstrated the applicability of their result to the key-reduced variants of DbHtS MACs, including 2K-SUM-ECBC, 2K-PMAC_Plus and 2K-LightMAC_Plus without requiring domain separation technique and proved 2n/3-bit multi-user security of these constructions in the ideal cipher model. Recently, Guo and Wang have invalidated the security claim of Shen et al.’s result by exhibiting three constructions, which are instantiations of the Two-Keyed-DbHtS framework, such that each of their n-bit keyed hash functions are O(2−n) universal and regular, while the constructions themselves are secure only up to the birthday bound. In this work, we show a sufficient condition on the underlying Double-block Hash (DbH) function, under which we prove an improved 3n/4-bit multi-user security of the Two-Keyed-DbHtS construction in the ideal-cipher model. To be more precise, we show that if each of the n-bit keyed hash function is universal, regular, and cross-collision resistant then it achieves the desired security. As an instantiation, we show that two-keyed Polyhash-based DbHtS construction is multi-user secure up to 23n/4 queries in the ideal-cipher model. Furthermore, due to the generic attack on DbHtS constructions by Leurent et al. in CRYPTO’18, our derived bound for the construction is tight.
Attacking the IETF/ISO Standard for Internal Re-keying CTR-ACPKM
Authors: Dunkelman Orr , Ghosh Shibam , Lambooij Eran
Published: March 2023

Encrypting too much data using the same key is a bad practice from a security perspective. Hence, it is customary to perform re-keying after a given amount of data is transmitted. While in many cases, the re-keying is done using a fresh execution of some key exchange protocol (e.g., in IKE or TLS), there are scenarios where internal re-keying, i.e., without exchange of information, is performed, mostly due to performance reasons.Originally suggested by Abdalla and Bellare, there are several proposals on how to perform this internal re-keying mechanism. For example, Liliya et al. offered the CryptoPro Key Meshing (CPKM) to be used together with GOST 28147-89 (known as the GOST block cipher). Later, ISO and the IETF adopted the Advanced CryptoPro Key Meshing (ACKPM) in ISO 10116 and RFC 8645, respectively.In this paper, we study the security of ACPKM and CPKM. We show that the internal re-keying suffers from an entropy loss in successive repetitions of the rekeying mechanism. We show some attacks based on this issue. The most prominent one has time and data complexities of O(2κ/2) and success rate of O(2−κ/4) for a κ-bit key.Furthermore, we show that a malicious block cipher designer or a faulty implementation can exploit the ACPKM (or the original CPKM) mechanism to significantly hinder the security of a protocol employing ACPKM (or CPKM). Namely, we show that in such cases, the entropy of the re-keyed key can be greatly reduced.
Occupational Therapists' Experience of Using Home Adaptation and Assistive Products as Interventions for Older Individuals and Persons with Disabilities in Thailand
Authors: Thichanpiang Peeradech , Sansri Veerawat , Thongchoomsin Surachart , Juntorn Sutinun , Wangkawan Thitiya , Sorasak Supatida , Baramee Phichaya , Permpoonputtana Kannika , Thawisuk Chirathip , Nopparat Chutikorn , Kaunnil Anuchart
Published: March 2023

As Thailand becomes an aged society it is important to promote advancements in geriatric medicine to provide the best care for older individuals. The right assistive facilities and household mobility equipment are essential for everyday activities. The use of home adaptations and assistive products can maximize the quality of life for older individuals and make life more convenient for those with disabilities. This study aimed to investigate the experience of occupational therapists, using home adaptations and assistive products. An individual interview was conducted with eight occupational therapists who worked at regional hospitals and centers of excellence throughout Thailand using a qualitative study. The results were interpreted through thematic analysis. Five main themes emerged: (1) empowering independent living at home, (2) accident prevention and safety, (3) family financial constraints and barriers, (4) availability and accessibility of products, and (5) matching products with clients’ capabilities and needs. Based on an occupational therapy approach, this study examines Thailand's needs for home adaptations and assistive products, as well as barriers to accessing those products and services. Through a contribution to knowledge and information based on occupational therapists' experience, the laws and regulations regarding home adaptations and assistive products for people with disabilities can be improved. Additionally, the interdisciplinary team and authorities involved in this issue should also collaborate to formulate guidelines for home adaptations and assistive products for older individuals and persons with disabilities in the future.
SHRINKAGE AND CREEP OF CONCRETE IMPACT ON THE INTERACTION ELEMENTS OF “LINING — SALT ROCK MASS” SYSTEM
Authors:   Belarusian State University, KAZLOUSKI Jauheni Ja. , ZHURAVKOV Michael. A. ,   Belarusian State University
Published: March 2023

The paper presents a comparison of different approaches to the problem of considering the phenomena of shrinkage and creep of concrete during underground construction in a rock salt mass. The comparison is based on the results of numerical modelling of the stress-strain state of the mine shaft lining. As a result of modelling studies, a significant influence of the method of considering the shrinkage and creep of concrete on the results of calculations has been established, which is especially important given the trends in changing the compositions of modern concrete and the characteristic differences in the formulations of concrete used in underground construction. Based on the results obtained, it is recommended to consider established phenomena with the use of creep functions directly taking into account the features of the formulation and technology.
Pacientes con fractura de cadera por traumatismo de bajo impacto: manejo clínico del tratamiento farmacológico anti-osteoporótico para prevenir nuevas fracturas
Authors: Estrada María-Dolors , Gallastegui Edurne , Vivanco Rosa María , Surís Xavier , Montoya Agnès , Vives Roser , Blanco Lidia
Published: March 2023

This article sets out to answer the following clinical questions: Clinical Question 1 and related: Should new fractures be prevented pharmacologically after (repairing) a low intensity hip fracture? Does this preventive treatment affect other outcomes? If so, which drug should be initiated and for how long should it be maintained? Clinical Question 2 and related: Does the early administration of preventive drug treatment (of new fractures) affect hip fracture healing in other outcomes? If not, when should be given the first dose? Methodology: To answer the clinical questions, a systematic review (SR but RS in the Spanish text and tables) of the available scientific literature was carried out, including the assessment of its quality in order to identify studies on the safety and clinical efficacy/effectiveness of anti-osteoporotic treatment in patients with low-intensity hip fracture.
Zoonoses awareness and health perception in livestock farmers: Example of a city in Western Türkiye
Authors: Yılmaz Muammer , Arıkan İnci
Published: March 2023

Background: Zoonotic diseases are on the increase globally. Relevant disease awareness practices regarding public knowledge are useful for disease control. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between individuals' perception of health and awareness of zoonotic diseases.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among farmers in the villages of Kutahya province, located in the west of Türkiye, between February and March 2022. A questionnaire involving questions about the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants in the first part and information about the transmission route of zoonotic diseases and the Health Perception Scale (HPS) in the second part was used in this study. Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis-H Test was performed to compare group medians. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 44.10±10.73. The mean score of the individuals obtained from the HPS was 46.62±4.58. The health perception of the participants was found to be moderate. There was a negative correlation between the control center and precision sub-dimensions and age (respectively r: -0.260, p<0.001; r: -0.320, p<0.001). A positive correlation was found between the importance of health and self-awareness and age (respectively r:0.248, p<0.001; r:0.279, p<0.001). Those who knew that zoonoses could be transmitted from sheep, cattle, and humans had higher HPS scores than those who did not know (respectively p:0.003; p:0.001; p:0.007).
Conclusion: Increasing health perception in livestock farmers may effectively prevent zoonotic diseases.
Marketing Strategy Analysis of the Faculty of Sports Science Swimming Pool, Yogyakarta State University
Authors:   Sport Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Yogyakarta State University. Colombo StreetNo. 1, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia, Humam Muhammad Fatih , Sumaryanto Sumaryanto ,   Sport Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Yogyakarta State University. Colombo StreetNo. 1, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia, Sumarjo Sumarjo ,   Sport Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Yogyakarta State University. Colombo StreetNo. 1, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia, Amajida Abiyyu ,   Sport Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Yogyakarta State University. Colombo StreetNo. 1, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia, Delano Enggista Hendriko ,   Sport Science Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Yogyakarta State University. Colombo StreetNo. 1, Karangmalang, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

The swimming pool owned by the FIK UNY (Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta/ Faculty of Sports Science Yogyakarta State University) has sufficient facilities. However, the number of visitors could have been more optimal. This study aimed to determine the marketing strategy utilized by the swimming pool management. Marketing strategy is a helpful tool to achieve company goals with the help of the marketing mix. This study was qualitative descriptive research with data collection using observation, interviews, and documentation. The samples were selected using purposive sampling, gaining forty-five people, consisting of one manager, fourteen employees, and thirty visitors. The data validity was carried out through perseverance and data triangulation through the source of methods and theories. The technical data analysis is done by reducing and presenting the data and drawing conclusions. The study results stated that the FIK UNY Swimming Pool product had met the needs of visitors, the ticket price was worth the facilities provided, and the location was quite strategic because it is in the middle of the city. Despite these, the promotion was appalling because it has not been vigorous. Furthermore, the results also showed that the human resources of the FIK UNY Swimming Pool were well-recruited and educated, the process implemented has been good, and the customer service for the visitors has also been good. So, it can be concluded that after the marketing strategy analysis was carried out, it was found that the particular promotional factors for the advertising were not carried out vigorously, so the number of visitors to the FIK UNY Swimming Pool was not optimal.
Von Aromaten und Heterocyclen zur Bio- und Nanotechnologie
Authors: Effenberger Franz
Published: March 2023

From Arenes and Heterocycles to Bio- and Nanotechnology A University Rector without high school diploma, an accomplished professor without postdoc experience, a ski instructor and top advisor of the Prime Minister – that is Franz Effenberger! At age 16 in 1946 he arrived as a refugee in Swabia, Germany, by the most fantastic coincidence. The region suited his nature and from there he made the most out of his talents. His career at the University of Stuttgart started with inventing new synthetic methods and applying them to produce important arenes and heterocycles. Based on his deep understanding of reaction mechanisms he made pioneering contributions to bio- and nanotechnology. Application of his chemistry was dear to him. Out of the Effenberger lab came many leaders in industry and academia. A secret of his success is the cultivation of a team spirit and an encouragement of individual’s creativity. This was also key to his manyfold contributuions to the modernization and reorganization of chemical education worldwide.
Reforms in the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan: a critical analysis
Authors: Khan Dr. Bakhtiar , Khan Dr. Arif , Ali Dr. Sajjad
Published: March 2023

The ex-FATA reforms process is comprehensive and has short, medium, and long-term dimensions. It was not an easy task that could be completed with simple legislative and administrative actions. The government of PML-N (2013-2018) formed an eleven-member task force to accelerate the implementation process, focusing on suggested law reforms, FATA's development, and FATA's mainstreaming. In 2017 a high-powered National Implementation Committee was established to monitor this process and to review the implementation of the said reform based on monthly Task Force reports. Apart from envisaging reforms in several domains, the suggested reform packages also aim to improve the tribal areas' socioeconomic prospects. It may be stated that the reforms also aim to improve the tribal people's socioeconomic situation. This study critically analyses the merger and examines the reforms' consequences for FATA.
Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Anak Korban Prostitusi Online Melalui Aplikasi Michat
Authors: Hehalatu Nurhalisa , Hehanussa Deassy Jacomina Anthoneta , Supusepa Reimon
Published: March 2023

Introduction: This study discusses the legal protection of child victims of online prostitution through the MiChat application Purposes of the Research: Reviewing and discussing forms of legal protection for children who are victims of online prostitution through the MICHAT application and efforts to overcome online prostitution against children. Methods of the Research: This research uses the juridical normative method by using a statutory approach, a conceptual approach, and a case approach. Results of the Research: The results of the study show that online prostitution of children through the Michat application is on the rise, the lack of coordination between agencies, and the lack of legal awareness in this case law enforcement officers, KPAI, NGOs, parents, and other community institutions, causing the handling of cases of online prostitution crimes. not maximal. Preventive efforts and repressive efforts carried out by law enforcement officers have not been able to provide maximum legal protection to children who are victims of online prostitution. Thus, mitigation efforts must be carried out optimally, in order to provide legal protection to children who are victims of online prostitution through the MiChat application
Penerapan ILO Convention Nomor 111 Ke dalam Undang-Undang Ketenagakerjaan Di Indonesia
Authors: Murni Layla , HZ Evi Deliana , Diana Ledy
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Discrimination in employment and occupation through the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 21 of 1999 concerning Ratification of the ILO Convention No. 111 Concerning Discrimination In Respect Of Employment And Occupation by implementing it in Article 5 of Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Employment. However, Article 5 Law 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower have not specifically defined discrimination so that there is still discrimination against job seekers in company job vacancies.  

Purposes of the Research: To find out how the implementation of ILO Convention No. 111 into the Indonesian Manpower Act regarding legal protection for job seekers from discriminatory work requirements and find out what Indonesia's policies are after ratifying ILO Convention No. 111.

Methods of the Research: The type of research used is normative legal research, namely using literature studies in searching the data.

Results Originality of the Research: The results showed the application of the ILO Convention No. into the Indonesian Manpower Law regarding Legal Protection for Job Seekers. Indonesia's labor regulations are still not specific in terms of discrimination in the field of employment, so it is necessary to make more detailed and specific rules regarding this matter which can later become a clear legal basis in terms of discrimination in the field of employment and protect the rights of Indonesian job seekers.
Kewenangan Pemerintah Daerah Dalam Pengelolaan Pertambangan Mineral Batubara
Authors: Baura Lineke , Saptenno Marthinus Johanes , Pietersz Jemmy Jeffrey
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Based on Act Number 4 of 2009 and Act Number 23 of 2014, Local Governments have authority in the management of minerals and coal mining. But with the determined by Act Number 3 of 2020, domination of minerals dan coals mining is held by Central Government.

Purposes of the Research:  For this reason, it is necessary to review the constitutional right and authority of Local Goverment to held minerals and coals mining.

Methods of the Research: The type of research used in this study is a normative juridical research that is descriptive analytical by using statute approach and conceptual approach. Sources of legal materials are primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials through literature studies.

Results of the Research: Based on the results of the study, minerals and coals mining is one of government affairs that is distributed to Local Government in accordance with Act Number 3 of 2020. The authority cannot be removed by the regulations contained of Act No. 3 of 2020. This is contrary to Local Government’s constitutional rights and The 1945 Constitution of State of Republic of Indonesia.
Mapping the Linguistic Cityscape of a Tourist City in Southwestern China: Monolingualism, Bilingualism, and Silenced Minorities
Authors:   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Peng Jun Hua , Mansor Nor Shahila ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: March 2023

The linguistic landscapes (LL) model acts to mirror the intricate and dynamic linguistic reality of public spaces, providing a panoramic view of society and its language practices. A majority of LL studies have focused on language in the public spaces of large cities, directing less attention to language practices of less developed small cities. Anshun exemplifies a less developed small city, as a prefectural urban centre located in Southwestern China, and well-known for its tourism and ethnic minorities. Ethnic groups as well as tourists from several global regions complexify the sociolinguistic situation of Anshun. In this study, we conducted videographic fieldwork to develop understandings of the linguistic landscapes of Anshun. To analyze the data, we opted for a mixed method approach, combining broad statistics and semiotics. The monolingual and multilingual signage in public spaces in Anshun suggests that the Chinese language predominates in these public spaces in interesting ways, yet English operates as a foreign language pervasively employed in guideboards, advertising billboards, and tourist signs, so as to facilitate government intentions. The findings thus expose the absence of ethnic monitories in the cityscape’s landscape, and thus, a specific societal engineering by the government. This study provides insights into the linguistic dynamics and the spread of English in a small Chinese tourist city, and offers visual evidence for the decline of minority languages in Chinese communities.
Consonant Changes in Loanwords Borrowed from Indonesian into Dialects of Acehnese
Authors:   Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aziz Zulfadli A. , Amery Robert ,   University of Adelaide, Mustafa Faisal ,   Universitas Syiah Kuala
Published: March 2023

Acehnese, like other regional languages throughout Indonesia, is in constant and intense contact with the Indonesian standard language, bahasa Indonesia. Not surprisingly, a great many Indonesian loanwords are flooding into Acehnese. Some interesting sound changes have affected various aspects pf the consonants, vowels, phonotactics, and stress, and so forth. The sound changes affecting the vowels and, to a lesser extent, the consonants of Indonesian loanwords, appear in most unusual ways. This paper explores this topic in detail, drawing on data from a range of sources. We compiled a list of 285 loanwords, which we recorded when read by native speakers of each of four main Acehnese dialects. The Acehnese language consultants to this study were all either academics or postgraduate students in Aceh, and hence fluent bilingual speakers of both Acehnese and Indonesian. We compared phonemic transcriptions of these recordings with their Indonesian correspondences. This paper is the second such paper emerging from this investigation, where the first focused on the behaviour of the vowels. As such, this paper concerns the behaviour of the consonants in Indonesian loanwords migrating into Acehnese dialects. The study evidences the fact that consonant changes do not always constitute a simple case of phonological assimilation, as usually occurs in loanword phonology. Consequently, some consonant changes during the migration of loanwords expose the phenomenon of loanwords becoming an expression of Acehnese identity.
The Semangat and the Mantra in Java, Indonesia
Authors: Hadzantonis Michael
Published: March 2023

The Javanese mantra is a communicative act, and a spiritual dialogue. During the mantra ritual, the shaman Orang Pinter and supplicant receiving the intervention select become equal agents, as they intervene for change in the cultural and spiritual disposition of the supplicant. But in this paper. The presentation discusses ethnographic work over 10 years during which over 1500 mantras were documented throughout central to east Java, Indonesia, To effect the documentation process, I engaged with a range of communities and individuals throughout Java, that is, Yogyakarta, Solo, Surabaya, Alas Purwo, Salatiga, Bali, and other localities, Spiritual interventions were witnessed, and we suggest religious affiliation tells only part of the story. Drawing on frameworks of symbolic interactionism, and phenomenological nominalism, the synopsis discusses how a poetic discourse analysis of mantras can describe a system employed by these shamans and the supplicants to discursively facilitate the spiritual process, by altering the dissociative state of the supplicant. The talk concludes by presenting a model for the mantra in Java, and possibly in other global regions. Within this model, several overlapping processes mediate the drawing on cultural symbolisms, and overlap in strategic designs, to to effect change in the supplicant. The paper draws on work by Rebecca Seligman, who has conducted similar ethnographic and theoretical work in the South American context.
Modelagem da dinâmica de água em pequenas barragens
Authors:   , Rodrigues Alisson Lopes
Published: March 2023

Pequenos reservatórios desempenham um papel fundamental no desenvolvimento agrícola na região do Cerrado brasileiro, contribuindo para melhorar a distribuição temporal da água, e aumentando a disponibilidade hídrica nos meses secos, reduzindo a vulnerabilidade das comunidades rurais à seca. O principal objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver um modelo de simulação dinâmica, baseado no método da dinâmica do sistema (SD), para avaliar, ao longo do tempo a dinâmica de água em uma pequena barragem e o risco de não atendimento da demanda hídrica prevista. Os dados diários de vazão afluente ao reservatório foram obtidos da base de dados da Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa Cerrados) para o período de outubro de 2009 a setembro de 2011 e estendido, por meio de modelagem, a junho de 2015. O modelo desenvolvido foi calibrado e validado com dados históricos. As principais variáveis que influenciam na variação no volume de água do reservatório foram avaliadas por meio de análise de sensibilidade. Os resultados indicaram que a vazão afluente é variável que mais influenciou na variação do volume de água no reservatório, seguida da área do espelho d’água e das perdas por evaporação e infiltração, que, juntas, representaram uma retirada de água da barragem equivalente a 14,4% da vazão afluente. De acordo com os resultados da análise de risco de não atendimento da demanda hídrica prevista, em 85,9% do tempo o nível da água no reservatório esteve acima do nível crítico, e 81,6% da água estava disponível para atender a demanda hídrica. A pequena barragem oferece um risco de não atender a demanda hídrica da comunidade em pelo menos 18% do tempo. Palavras-chave: Sistema Dinâmico. Pequenas barragens. Recursos hídricos. Análise sensitiva. Pequenos irrigantes. Hidrologia. Simulação.
Modelling Entrepreneurial Intentions and Attitudes towards Business Creation among Emirati Students Using Bayesian Networks
Authors:   Zayed University, College of Interdisciplinary Studies Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Smail Linda
Published: March 2023

Purpose: Entrepreneurial intentions have been a major focus of research that have been studied using generic models. The paper will use Bayesian Networks to model entrepreneurial intentions as it provides an advantage over classical methods. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a random sample of 324 Emirati University students by implementing the Unsupervised Structural Learning algorithm to build the Model. Findings: Entrepreneurial intentions are highly affected by attitude, self-efficacy, subjective norms, and opportunity feasibility. Whereas obstacles and university opportunity feasibility are the variables whose influence on entrepreneurial intention is less. Originality: This study looked at entrepreneurship intention and attitudes among students who are not yet entrepreneurs using Bayesian networks as a new technique and see how this can affect their intention in stating a business. Conclusions are stemming from the existing Emirati social construct (people-centric society of the Arab world, rather than system-centric society of the Western world). This has created value-added contribution of the paper to the research questions.
Levels of Participation of Men, Women and Youth in Alternative Livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
Authors: Lydiah Miriti , Juster Gitonga , Margaret Karienyeh , Kamau Marian
Published: March 2023

Purpose: In many ASALS areas in Kenya, the frequency and magnitude of droughts, floods and famine have increased significantly in the recent past. This has impacted negatively on communities especially women whose vulnerability is increased further by cattle raids that are prevalent in these areas. In Turkana County, women lack the capacity to participate in resource management due to lack of access to information and skills. The County government through gender department has a good will to minimize challenges women and youth are facing. However, political will should be enhanced for women and youth to participate in raising the community’s living standards. This study therefore sought to explore the levels of participation of men, women and youth in alternative livelihoods in Turkana County.

Methodology: The study used cross sectional data gathered through questionnaires and administered on the men, women and youth including selected key informants. The study was conducted in Turkana west, Turkana East, Turkana North, and Turkana South of Turkana County, Kenya.

Findings: Men, women and youth, are embracing alternative livelihoods to earn extra income. However, men exclusively control land and also makes most decisions concerning sale and purchase of livestock and their products. Access to information on livestock production is limited for both genders.  The main challenges in transportation of livestock and their products, including farm produce are; long distance, bad roads, lack of security, high transportation cost and spoilage of products.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study presumed that in order for women and youth to participate in alternative livelihoods, for instance, agribusiness, small businesses and crop farming, there is need for enhanced access to information, skills, and household empowerment, including good political will. The assumption was validated and ratified during visits to key political leaders, gender office and key community leaders. The county government and other development partners should support the community’s alternative livelihood by encouraging formation of groups in order to be assisted through capacity building to improve their business skills, value addition and marketing of their products. Capacity building should be conducted in their localities to enhance attendance hence, increase the living standard of the community.