bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma: Case report and short literature review
Authors: Tanase Ionut , Virlan Andra
Published: May 2021

We present a case of a 48-year-old male patient who was admitted in our clinic for right nasal obstruction, antero-posterior mucopurulent rhinorrhea, recurrent right micro-epistaxis, hyposmia, cacosmia and right hemicrania. ENT findings and CT scan detects proliferative, polylobate, vascularized tumor formation occupying the right nasal nostril, with muco-purulent secretions lining the tumor formation. The tumor pushes the intersinusal wall to the side and the nasal septum to the contralateral nostril. The apparent origin is at the level of the right middle nasal meatus, but we could not identify a clear limit from the nasopharynx lateral and posterior wall. Resection of the entire tumor formation was performed under endoscopic control. The histopathological outcome revealed undifferentiated carcinoma; immunohistochemical tests were performed and support the myoepithelial origins.
Woakes’ syndrome: Case report
Authors: Lapusneanu Lucian , Andrei Cristina , Mihalache Daniela , Lapusneanu Luciana
Published: May 2021

Woakes’ syndrome is a rare entity, defined as severe recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, which has as a consequence the deformation of the nasal pyramid, produced by the continuous pressure and the inflammation maintained by the size of the polyps. This paper reviews the main features of Woakes’ syndrome by describing a clinical case.

The patient presented to the ENT Outpatient Clinic for aggravation of an obstructive nasal respiratory syndrome, associated with rhinor-rhea, headache, anosmia and deformity of the nasal pyramid. The ENT clinical examination, the nasal endoscopic examination and the craniofacial CT scan established the diagnosis of Woakes’ syndrome. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery was performed. The follow-ups performed at 10 days and later, a month after surgery, showed a favourable evolution, without signs of local recurrence and a narrowing of the nasal pyramid compared to the preoperative moment. Proper management and proper adherence to the therapeutic protocol are factors that can prevent the onset of this syndrome.
Comparison of orbital asymmetries among some raptor species: “when size does not matter”
Authors: Parés-Casanova Pere M. , Salas-Bosch Jordina
Published: May 2021

A sample of 73 dry, well-preserved skulls was studied, representing various species of raptors with different foraging strategies. The sample included Accipiter nisus (n = 15), Buteo buteo (n = 13), Gyps fulvus (n = 24) and Neophron percnopterus (n = 5), Bubo bubo (n = 16) and Tyto alba (n = 2). Geometric morphometric methods were used to detect orbital asymmetries. On digital pictures of each skull side, a set of 16 semi-landmarks and two landmarks were located in order to describe the orbital ring. The variables were analysed based on Generalized Procrustes analysis. The morphometric data showed that the orbital asymmetry of raptors differed significatively between species, although directional asymmetry (e.g. left orbita systematically more developed than the right) appeared not to be correlated with orbital size. This indicates that larger orbitas do not lead to greater asymmetry. Differences between species should rather be explained by their foraging strategies and degree of visual obstruction in their natural environment.
Constitutional Guarantees Regional Regulations of Sharia in Indonesia
Authors: Sodikin Sodikin
Published: May 2021

Regional regulations or Sharia Regional Regulations are the product of legislation under laws that have Islamic teachings. The problem that underlies the existence of a Sharia Regional Regulations is whether it is constitutionally justified and how the constitutional guarantee of the existence of a Sharia Regional Regulations is applicable. This problem is examined using descriptive normative research methods with qualitative analysis. The results of this study indicate the objectives achieved are first, the existence of Sharia Regional Regulations due to the legal awareness of people who are aware as religious citizens so that their lives will be better which is constitutionally justified in the 1945 Constitution and Pancasila. Second, Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution and Pancasila provides constitutional guarantees for the existence of Sharia Regional Regulations. This is because Chapter XI Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution regulates the issue of Religion which is strengthened by the First Precepts of the Pancasila which shows the constitutional rights of citizens, that is, every citizen has the right and obligation to have a religion and practice his religion and beliefs.
Legal Redesignation of Central and Regional Authorities to Strengthen Sinergity in Public Services
Authors: Evendia Malicia , Firmansyah Ade Arif
Published: May 2021

This study aims to analyze and find the ideal legal design of the relationship of authority between the central and regional governments in order to strengthen synergy in public services. In essence, the granting of autonomy to the regions is directed at accelerating the realization of public welfare, through the implementation of government affairs. Concurrent government affairs as stipulated in Law no. 23/2014, is a governmental affair that is divided between the central government, provincial government and district/city governments. In practice, when problems occur in the implementation of concurrent affairs which fall under the central authority, the regional government is in a powerless position. This research uses normative legal research methods with statutory, case, and conceptual approaches. The results of this study indicate that: the absence of a legal instrument that accommodates and bridges central and regional authorities causes problems that occur in the community to continue and do not immediately find solutions. It is necessary to have legal instruments in the form of government regula-tions in bridging the authority of the central and regional governments to build synergy in public services, especially to resolve conflicts that occur in society so that government administration can run effectively.
Initiating Payment of Trafficking Restitution from a Victims Perspective
Authors: Sitompul Rina Melati , Maysarah Andi
Published: May 2021

The objective of this study was to offer policy concept ideas in fulfilling restitution for the victims in accordance with the required attainment of justice. Restitution related to the payment of costs charged to the person based on a court decision that has permanent legally enforceable for the costs suffered by the victim or heir. This study used a normative method using a statutory approach and a case approach. From the three court decisions and one trafficking case in the constabulary, the victim's comprehension of the legal handling experienced is sufficient to accommodate the victim's wishes in obtaining victim's rights. Conclusions are drawn through an inductive to deductive thought process. Of the three decisions reviewed, it proved that the application of restitution payments was not able to fulfill a sense of justice for the victim. In fact, in practice, the fulfillment of compensation payments is in the non-penal space, from the perspective of victim recognition, it is sufficient to accommodate their wishes and hopes for the fulfillment of the expected restitution rights. In order to provide legal certainty for victims of the fulfillment of restitution rights, a legal breakthrough is required. The diversion method as a confirmation of ensuring the payment of the victim's restitution right is an offer. The concept of diversion can be carried out with the limitation of the criteria for the impact experienced by the victim, and the legality of legality is determined through a court decision or decision, as legal achievement through restorative justice is able to restore conflicts from perpetrators and victims.
Law Enforcement of Terrorism Crimes Associated with Foreign Terorist Fighter ISIS Cases
Authors: A'yun Qurrata
Published: May 2021

This study aims to discuss the position of terrorism in international criminal law and law enforcement against terrorism crimes committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syiriah (ISIS) Foreign Terrorist Fighter (FTF). The research method used in this research study is a normative juridical legal research method. In some literature, crimes of terrorism in international criminal law are categorized as extraordinary crimes because of their systematic, organized and widespread nature. Law enforcement against the FTF ISIS for crimes of terrorism can basically be carried out by means of preventive measures as preventive and repressive measures as penal measures which in this case can be prosecuted based on the legal rules of the perpetrator's country of origin and allowed to make arrests, prosecutions and punishments or attempts. Extradition if necessary. In addition, law enforcement based on international criminal law can also be pursued if the crimes of terrorism committed by the perpetrators cause things that have an impact on the international community and qualify as stipulated in the Rome Statute.
The Problems in Mineral and Coal Mining Regulations Perspectives Political Law and Responsive Law
Authors: Astomo Putra
Published: May 2021

Minerals and coal are two elements of natural wealth owned by the Indonesian people and managed according to the country's economic system as regulated in Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. This paper examines the criticism of the birth of mineral and coal mining legal products amid the Corona Virus Pandemic Disease (Covid-19) that is deadly and afflicts most countries in the world including Indonesia, namely Law Number 3 of 2020 on Amendments to Law Number 4 of 2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining thus the regulations of mineral and coal mining creates problems. The approach method was used a socio legal approach. The results of the study show that problems that arise in the regulations of mineral and coal mining in terms from the political law and responsive law perspectives due to two factors between: (1) Contrary with establishment of legislation principles related discussion the draft Law on Amendments to Law Number 4 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining. (2) Contrary with responsive law because participations of community low in establishment the draft Law on Amendments to Law Number 4 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining.
Agrarian Justice and Contextuality in Maxim Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum and Fiat Justitia Ne Pereat Mundus
Authors: Afif Mahfud Muh. , Indarti Erlyn , Sukirno Sukirno
Published: May 2021

Maxim is a short sentence with deep meaning related to value and purpose of law include agrarian law. This article analyse the meaning of fiat justitia ruat caelum and fiat justitia ne pereat mundus as well as its relation to agrarian justice and its contextuality. Both of those maxim are paradigmatically analysed. This is a normative juridical research, use conceptual and historical approach with secondary data then qualitatively analysed. Concluded that fiat justitia ruat caelum and fiat justitia pereat mundus is part of legal formalism. The agrarian justice is achieved when the law is enforced as the text and its acontextual. In contrast, fiat justitia ne pereat mundus consider law is valid when it is according to the purpose and agrarian justice exist when it bring out prosperity for all people. Paradigmatically, fiat justicia ruat caelum and fiat justitia pereat mundus fall in positivism paradigm, consider rule is perfect, no interpretation, separation of law and morality, impossibility of interdisciplinary approach. In another hand, fiat justitia ne pereat mundus falls in post positivism paradigm which consider law is imperfect, interpretation is possible, no separation of law and morality and interdisciplinary approch is opened. The law is acontextual.
Uji Aktivitas Antoksidan dan Senyawa Fitokimia pada Tanaman Terung Pokak (Solanum torvum)
Authors: Helilusiatiningsih Nunuk
Published: May 2021

Pokak eggplant fruit in Indonesia was quite abundant as a wild plant. The research aimed to test antioxidant activity and phytochemical compounds of Pokak eggplant plant. The research method used quantitative analysis: DPPH and phytochemical moisture content. The results are fresh fruit research results: water content 82.2%, ash content 1.64%, protein 9.77%, fat 4.63%, carbohydrates 4.54%, Vitamin C 3.78%, phenol 33.95 mg/g, Tannins 0.94 mg/g, Flavonoids 1,38 mg/g, DPPH 85.58%. Seeds: water content 39.90%, ash 1.16%, protein 6.22%, fat 0.48%, carbohydrates 52.97%, Vitamin C 2.46%, phenol 21.84 mg/g, Tannins 0.52 mg/g, Flavonoids 2.32 mg/g, DPPH 86.88%. Dry stem: water content 6.88%, ash content 7.92%, protein 14.28%, fat 6.90%, carbohydrate 64.02%, Vitamin C 0.13%, phenol 92.14 mg/g, Tannin 1.61 mg/g, Flavonoids 8.04 mg/g, DPPH 78.47%. Fruit skin: water content 58.16%, ash content 0.26%, protein 5.74%, fat 0.32%, carbohydrates 35.29%, Vitamin C 1.34%, phenol 25.53 mg/g, Tannins 0.53 mg/g, Flavonoids 2.76 mg, DPPH 85.49%. Fresh Leaves: water content 58.16%, ash content 0.26%, protein 5.74%, fat 0.32%, carbohydrates 35.29%, Vitamin C 1.34%, phenol 25.53 mg/g, Tannins 0.53 mg/g, Flavonoids 2.76 mg/g, DPPH 85.49%. Dried Leaves: water content 7.52%, ash content 7.52%, protein 25.84%, fat 3.67%, carbohydrates 50.52%, Vitamin C 1.31%, phenol 12.87 mg/g, Tannins 0.20 mg/g, Flavonoids 1.76 mg/g, DPPH 64.50%.
Strategic Planning for Green Logistics Implementation in Potato Agro-Industry
Authors: Yusianto Rindra , Marimin Marimin , Suprihatin Suprihatin , Hardjomidjojo Hartrisari
Published: May 2021

Indonesia is the largest potato producer in Southeast Asia. Annual production averaged 1.09 million tons. However, productivity is still low, ranging from 16.4 - 18.22 tons/ha. The objective of this study was to propose a strategic planning of the Green Logistic Distribution Center (GLDC) in the potato agro-industry using Interpretative Structure Modeling (ISM). A contribution of this research was that we used ISM to analyze the sustainability policy of the green logistics program which includes social, economic, and environmental issues. The result showed that the objectives such as availability of raw materials (1), supplier of potato (3), market place (5), traffic transportation (7), economic factor (8), and environmental issue (9) include variable linkages from the system. Every action on these objectives will result in a successful GLDC program, while the lack of attention to these objectives will lead to program failure. In this case, the driver power is large but has little dependence on the program. While the other sub-elements of purpose are categorized as dependent, this is interpreted more as a result of other objective actions. With two forms of information, ISM and DP-D matrix diagrams, the deepening of the GLDC program is made possible to support strategic planning.
Pengomposan Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit dengan Aplikasi Berbagai Efektif Mikroorganisme Lokal
Authors: Abdillah Muhammad Helmy
Published: May 2021

Tandan kosong kelapa sawit (TKKS) merupakan hasil samping (by product) dari pengolahan tandan buah segar kelapa sawit (TBS) menjadi crude palm oil (CPO). Dalam 10 tahun terkhir (2010-2020), jumlah perkebunan kelapa sawit dan pabrik kelapa sawit (PKS) terus meningkat, sejalan dengan minat dunia internasional terhadap hasil minyak yang diolah dari TBS, namun hal tersebut memiliki dampak besar pada keberadaan TKKS yang jumlahnya semakin banyak di landfill area pabrik. Pemanfaatan TKKS sebagai pembennah tanah menjadi potensi menguntungkan. Keuntungan bagi PKS yang dapat mengurangi penumpukan TKKS dan keuntungan bagi petani dapat memanfaatkan TKKS sebagai kompos guna membenahi tanah pertanian. Namun pemanfaatan TKKS sebagai kompos cukup sulit dilakukan, sebab bahan yang alot dan kuat. Oleh karena itu, perlu cara pendekomposisian yang efektif dengan tingkat kehancuran yang tinggi serta kompos yang dihasilkan memenuhi standar mutu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menilai kecepatan peningkatan temperatur dan kelembaban yang menentukan proses dekomposisi bahan serat TKKS serta menilai kualitas kompos dengan perlakuan berbeda. Penelitian ini menggunakan True Experimental Design faktorial dengan kelompok kontrol dan kelompok perlakuan. Kelompok kontrol (B0) yaitu serat TKKS yang tidak diberikan bioaktivator, sedangkan kelompok perlakuan yaitu serat TKKS yang diberikan bioaktivator dengan faktor tunggal berupa jenis bioaktivator yang diberikan dalam pembuatan TKKS menjadi kompos. Faktor tersebut yakni B1 (cairan EM4 500 ml + 500 ml air kondensasi AC), B2 (cairan MOL kombinasi leri, sisa sayuran dan keong mas Pomacea canaliculata 500 ml + 500 ml air kondensasi AC), B3 (leri dan bonggol pisang 500 ml + 500 ml), B4 (cairan Palm Oil Mill Effluent/ POME 1000 ml). Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini yakni kecepatan dan kestabilan peningkatan temperatur dan kelembaban pada pekan pertama dan stabil turun hingga pekan ke sembilan (60 hari) yakni berturut-turut adalah perlakuan B2; B4; B3; B1; B0. Perlakuan B2 dan B4 dapat mendegradasi material serat TKKS lebih efektif, terlihat dari indeks C/N rasio yakni 21,18 dan 24,10 yang memenuhi kriteria SNI 19-7030-2004.
Monitoring Curah Hujan dan Kelengasan Tanah Lahan Pertanian Menggunakan Sensor Berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) sebagai Dasar Pertanian Presisi
Authors: Saydi Royhan
Published: May 2021

Pertanian presisi merupakan suatu mekanisme yang digunakan dengan menentukan perlakuan yang tepat baik pada aspek variabilitas spasial dan temporal dengan memanfaatkan teknologi untuk memantau (montoring) lokasi/lahan. Monitoring dilakukan untuk mendapatkan data dan informasi pada kondisi lahan tertentu, yang tujuannya meminimalkan resiko gagal panen dan dapat meningkatkan produktivitas tanaman. Perkembangan sistem kontrol dan sensor mempengaruhi perkembangan sistem monitoring. Informasi mengenai suhu, kelembaban dan intensitas cahaya yang tepat dapat dijadikan data oleh petani dalam meningkatan proses pertumbuhan dan perkembangan budidaya tanaman. Pengembangan sistem monitoring pada lahan pertanian khususnya pada kondisi tanah dan lingkungan menjadi dasar dalam menilai karakteristik lahan. Rancangan alat  menggunakan perangkat mikrokontroler dan sensor-sensor yang mendukung. Kesatuan sistem monitoring, kontrol dan sensor ini menjadi dasar dalam penerapan pertanian presisi. Penerapan sensor pengukur cuaca secara otomatis (automatic wheater station) dapat membantu dalam pengambilan data cuaca secara realtime dalam waktu singkat. Hasil uji coba penerapan sensor menunjukkan data yang terekam secara offline setiap 1 menit sekali dan secara online 1 menit sekali. Data informasi menjadi bahan untuk petani dalam pengambilan keputusan pemberian air dan pupuk. Alat sistem montoring ini  mendukung Internet of Things (IoT) dalam pengiriman data cuaca sehingga hasil data pengukuran sensor dapat diamati pada platform website thingspeak.com

Kata kunci: IoT, Pertanian, Pertanian Presisi
Aplikasi Sensor Soil Moisture YL-69 dan Sensor Ultrasonic HC-SR07 pada Smart Irrigation
Authors: Sapteka Anak Agung Ngurah Gde , Kartika I Wayan Krisma , Satria I Putu Adhi , Wididana I Gede Galang , Paramartha Nyoman Anom Dewa Brata , Purnama Ida Bagus Irawan , Putra I Gusti Putu Mastawan Eka , Ardana I Wayan Raka
Published: May 2021

Keterbatasan air merupakan salah satu permasalahan utama petani dalam pertanian maka penggunaan sistem irigasi harus dapat mengaliri air dengan efektif dan efisien pada lahan pertanian. Mengatasi permasalahan petani tersebut, penelitian ini mengusulkan kendali otomatis dan pemantauan pada irigasi dalam sistem pertanian yang disebut dengan smart irrigation. Smart irrigation ini mengalirkan air dengan menyesuaikan kelembaban tanah yang dibutuhkan tanaman pada perkebunan dan menyesuaikan ketinggian air yang dibutuhkan tanaman pada persawahan. Smart irrigation ini dilengkapi sensor soil moisture YL-69 yang akan mengukur kelembaban tanah yang dapat diaplikasikan di kebun dan sensor ultrasonic HC-SR07 yang akan mengukur ketinggian air yang dapat diaplikasikan di sawah. Kelebihan smart irrigation ini selain dapat menyesuaikan dengan kodisi kebutuhan air terhadap tanaman, juga dilengkapi dengan pengaturan rentang batas normal melalui aplikasi Android. Sehingga, smart irrigation dapat diatur dengan mudah oleh petani menyesuaikan dengan tanaman yang akan ditanam, tanpa mengubah pengkodean untuk mikrokontroler. Smart irrigation juga dilengkapi dengan kontrol manual dari Android, serta antisipasi jika terjadi gangguan pada sensor dan memudahkan petani dalam melakukan irigasi. Dalam pengujian sensor ultrasonik pada ketinggian air 8 cm diperoleh rata-rata galat (error) sebesar 3,318966875 persen. pengujian sensor soil moisture pada tanah basah diperoleh rata-rata galat (error) sebesar 0,692159283 persen. Dengan demikian sensor soil moisture dan  sensor ultrasonik dapat digunakan dengan baik pada smart irrigation  di kebun maupun sawah.
Social Entrepreneurship Communication of Kampung Teknologi Foundation through the Digital Literation of MSMEs during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sulistiyawati Sulistiyawati , Samatan Nuriyati
Published: May 2021

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is significant for developing human resources in various villages in the current digital era. However, the implementation of ICT has experienced disruption due to the increasing spread of the COVID-19 virus, resulting in a decline in market mechanisms, especially in the Village MSME sector. Therefore, social innovation is needed by social entrepreneurs so that MSMEs can survive and compete with others, as has been done by the Kampung Teknologi Foundation (KTF) through digital literacy to MSMEs in villages. The method in this study used qualitative research using the Social Innovation Model. As a result, in social entrepreneurship communication, KTF carried out three essential stages, 1) Formalization: KTF used Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages as a basis for empowering MSMEs. KTF initiated the empowerment of MSMEs in villages by introducing digital sales using social media, market places, e-commerce, and other digital applications; 2) Change processes: KTF implemented digital sales by initiating the Digital Up program, which is an entrepreneur empowerment program and was implemented after five-year KTF contributes to digital literacy; 3) Social Outcomes: In the application of digital literacy, only 30% of MSMEs have successfully switched to using digital technology. Therefore, good cooperation between one division and another is still needed, such as implementing new programs. It can minimize program failures, and implementing digital literacy can succeed and on target.
Factors Affecting Value of Companies (Case Study of The Indonesian Pharmaceutical Industry)
Authors: Harmaini Harmaini
Published: May 2021

The pharmaceutical industry in Indonesia has good prospects in the future. With the outbreak of Covid 19, the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly important. Firm value reflects the ability of a company to return investment so as to convince investors to invest in the company. It leads us into question what has an impact on firm value. This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of firm size, solvency, and profitability on company assessment either simultaneously or partially. The population in this study were pharmaceutical companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2013 to 2018. The sample in this study was selected using a purposive sampling method which selected 7 companies from 12 companies that would be used as research objects. The data analysis method used is the panel data analysis method or a combination of cross sectional and time series. The research results obtained are simultaneously firm size, solvency, and profitability have an effect on firm value. Meanwhile, partially solvency and profitability have an effect on firm value. However, company size has no effect on firm value.
THE BUREAUCRACY NEUTRALITY IN INDONESIAN POLITICS
Authors: Zuhro R. Siti
Published: May 2021

The politicization of the Indonesian bureaucracy in election is attracting great attention since it’s resulted in declining quality of democracy in this country. Although political change since 1998 has given greater strength to societal forces vis-à-vis the state, the fact is that the legacy of patronage network still exists. The politicization of the bureaucracy through the weakening of political parties and maintaining bureaucratic authoritarianism under the New Order government (1966-1998) was an important stimulus for this study. With the downfall of Soeharto’s New Order regime, the authoritarian nature of the bureaucratic system was not only exposed but also changed. These changes have put paid to questions about the involvement of political parties and the influence of societal forces in the formation of policy. The bureaucracy can no longer exist as it was in the New Order, and, in fact, has responded to societal needs by adjusting to the new political climate. In this context, Indonesian politics under the reformation era takes on a wider significance for one of the main results has been the emergence of bureaucratic pluralism – a more pluralistic political system that is more open to the influence of these societal forces. This study was conducted using literature review to understand theories and empirical experiences about the neutrality of the bureaucracy in both national elections and regional elections.
The Bureaucracy Neutrality in Indonesian Politics
Authors: Zuhro R. Siti
Published: May 2021

The politicization of the Indonesian bureaucracy in election is attracting great attention since it’s resulted in declining quality of democracy in this country. Although political change since 1998 has given greater strength to societal forces vis-à-vis the state, the fact is that the legacy of patronage network still exists. The politicization of the bureaucracy through the weakening of political parties and maintaining bureaucratic authoritarianism under the New Order government (1966-1998) was an important stimulus for this study. With the downfall of Soeharto’s New Order regime, the authoritarian nature of the bureaucratic system was not only exposed but also changed. These changes have put paid to questions about the involvement of political parties and the influence of societal forces in the formation of policy. The bureaucracy can no longer exist as it was in the New Order, and, in fact, has responded to societal needs by adjusting to the new political climate. In this context, Indonesian politics under the reformation era takes on a wider significance for one of the main results has been the emergence of bureaucratic pluralism – a more pluralistic political system that is more open to the influence of these societal forces. This study was conducted using literature review to understand theories and empirical experiences about the neutrality of the bureaucracy in both national elections and regional elections. This study showed that after 75 years of independence, Indonesia must continue to struggle to build a bureaucracy that is professional (effective and efficient) and politically neutral.
A Simple Method to Map Groundwater Depth and Water Quality for Leogane, Haiti and Elsewhere
Authors: Kalinski Michael Edward , Duda Nicholas , Lissade Herby , Donaghy Harry
Published: May 2021

In the aftermath of the January 2010 Haiti Earthquake, the streets of downtown Leogane were paved to mitigate waterborne disease using humanitarian relief funds. After paving, many of the shallow water wells in Leogane dried up. It was believed that the new pavement disrupted groundwater recharge and negatively impacted the wells. Therefore, a project was performed to assess groundwater conditions in a cost-effective manner using a rapid, inexpensive, non-intrusive geophysical approach. The scope of the project included 1) surveying the new pavement system, 2) surveying water wells in Leogane, 3) testing the well water for coliforms, 4) performing geophysical DC resistivity testing to map groundwater depth and 5) developing a groundwater map to assess the impact of the pavement on the water table. As a result of this project, it could not be concluded that the new pavement was a factor in the groundwater fluctuations observed in the water wells in Leogane. It is more likely that some of the drop in the water table was due to the earthquake itself and some of it was caused by seasonal fluctuations in the water table. It was also observed that all the water wells that extract water from shallow (less than 6 m deep) aquifers in Leogane contain coliforms due to their proximity to household latrines, although a second deeper aquifer was identified and found to be coliform-free. With respect to broader impact, this methodology represents a relatively simple approach to mapping groundwater and assessing water quality that can be easily applied to other communities in the developing world to guide their efforts to develop and manage groundwater.
Agile Corps - A Public Service-Learning Program Part II
Authors: Udoewa Victor , Maier Andrew
Published: May 2021

Annually, the U.S. government invests $94 billion on IT products and services. The majority of these projects fail--they are late, over budget, canceled outright, or, if delivered, are outdated or not user-friendly. Due to barriers in hiring and training, the government tends to outsource IT talent at a premium through contractors, but outsourcing talent has not changed the results. Inside the government, the small amount of talent that exists tends to be senior, and there currently are very few, viable options for high-quality, junior and mid-level technologists to find a job in government and professionally develop and progress. Agile Corps is a program designed to identify, recruit, train, and retain junior and mid-level technology talent in the government. Agile Corps exemplifies public service-learning, a learning approach and strategy that combines learning objectives, instruction, and reflection with government service for the public. After completing a discovery research process followed by prototyping and testing the program design, we piloted the Agile Corps program at the US Department of Labor. This paper presents the Department of Labor pilot of Agile Corps and the concept of public service-learning, and measures the impact of the Agile Corps pilot at the Department of Labor.
10. Here Comes Spiderman, the Arachnophobian: Halloween and Constructions of Gender
Authors: Nemec Angela
Published: May 2021

Holidays are celebrations, symbolism, and cultural traditions combined. Halloween allows for individuals, for one night a year, to transform themselves and enter a fantasy world (Kugelmass, 1994). However, upon further critical examination, this rhetoric of Halloween as a harmless, imaginative, and liberating experience undermines the critical reflection of the negative impact of many of the Halloween traditions. The Halloween ritual perpetuates social constructions of gender, which reflects society’s gender inequality and heteronormativity. During Halloween celebration, exaggerated gender stereotyping is acceptable and is thus reinforcing these norms without critical examination. Themes, paraphernalia, rituals, and costumes, under labels such as ‘Halloween’, ‘tradition’, or ‘holiday’ are symbolic and hold much power. This research seeks to deconstruct these meanings in order to argue the effects they have on the reproduction of gender norms and stereotypes as well as heteronormativity. Halloween has a lot to do with visual representation. Often, this visual representation during Halloween celebration “…reproduces and reiterates more conventional messages about gender (Nelson, 2000). In the process of ‘celebration’, these messages about gender are given the opportunity to manifest themselves. Rarely do those partaking in these rituals critically examine the broader implications to gender stereotyping and inequality as well as heteronormativity and homophobia. Areas of study that will be discussed in the process of arguing these statements include gender (norms, roles, stereotypes, deviance, and sexuality), media, culture, consumerism, fashion, celebrations, and rituals.
11. Solar Juice - Creating Green and Cost-Effective Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Authors: Pan Susie
Published: May 2021

The goal of this project was to address the current need for alternative energy sources by investigating in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). This experiment explored ways to prolong the operational lifespan of DSSCs and increase their current production. Firstly, to prolong the effectiveness of the dye, benzoic acid was added to the solar cells as a preservative. Secondly, to prevent the evaporation of the liquid electrolyte, several sealing agents were used to seal the edges of the cells. Thirdly, to increase current production, different types of fruit dyes were mixed based on spectroscopy analysis, and produced solar cells with higher current readings than the control cells. A wider range of wavelength was absorbed by the combined dye. Citric acid in the form of lemon juice was also added to the dyes in order to increase current production as well as increase lifespan. The optimal pHs for current production of several dye molecules were determined. Factoring in carbon footprint and cost analysis, the solar cells are fabricated in the most efficient and environmentally‐friendly manner. Through this experiment, it has been revealed that DSSCs may eventually become a viable future technology with additional research and experimentation.
13. A Novel Method of Culturing Murine Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
Authors: Sjonnesen Kirsten
Published: May 2021

Similar to embryonic stem cells (ESCs), iPSCs have the ability to differentiate into all three cell lineages, while not being subjected to the ethical complications attributed to ESCs. Our project goal was to develop a novel method of culturing murine iPSCs, reprogrammed from mouse embryonic fibroblasts, in large-scale quantities while maintaining their pluripotent characteristics and genomic integrity over a long term period. Stirred Suspension Bioreactors (SSBs) propose several benefits over static culture systems and facilitate the large-scale, economical expansion required for clinical studies. In our work with the SSB system, various techniques were used to promote and analyze the continued pluripotency of the murine iPSCs. Our results showed that iPSCs maintained their pluripotent state in SSBs and retained their ability to differentiate into different cell lineages after long term culture. miPSC were induced to differentiate into heart, bone and cartilage tissues at the end of maintenance period. The cumulative cell-fold expansion of iPSCs in suspension culture was 8.8×1010 cells, with 75% mean pluripotency at each passage. The cells expressed the major pluripotency markers as detected by RT-PCR. This study confirms the utility of the SSB system as a tool to cultivate large quantities of functional mouse iPSCs. SSBs have tremendous potential in future clinical applications and work has now begun to applying this system towards culturing human iPSCs. One potential application is the derivation of disease and patient derived iPSCs, which can recapitulate the disease phenotype for use as an in vitro model.
14. Muslim Women in Canada: Victims of Islamophobia?
Authors: Berlin Meagan , Baghi Delaram
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
15. Systemic Racism at Queen's University
Authors: Bresler Tamar
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
16. Ethnic Enclaves
Authors: Chung Brandon
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
18. The Sixties Scoop: A Cultural Genocide that Continues Today
Authors: Hergott Carmen , Stirrett Natasha
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
19. The Story Behind the Devadasi, India's Prostitute of God
Authors: Lepine-Lyons Myriame , Nathan Vatcher
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
20. Racial Profiling
Authors: Puigmarti Alisha , McDonald James
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
21. Online Hate: Discrimination at the Click of a Button
Authors: Scholz Carly , Jessop Shannon
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
23. Eugenics in the Canadian Context: The 1928 Sterilization Act
Authors: Walter Nicole , Johnson Brian
Published: May 2021

The following posters are a result of research done by the students in Dr. Cynthia Levine-Rasky’s Sociology 233: ‘Race’ and Racialization course.
The Social Construction of Dysfunction and Disorders: What Role Does the Pharmaceutical Industry Play?
Authors: Persall Nicole
Published: May 2021

There has been widespread controversy regarding the pharmaceutical industry’s motive to promote and sell new drugs pertaining to sexual health. In this paper I will bring up a number of different authors who feel that the definition of ‘sexual health’ has been purposely redefined in order to create a market for a drug whose need is questionable. This paper investigates and raises questions about the veracity of diseases heavily promoted and marketed by the pharmaceutical industry, such as female sexual dysfunction disorder. Is it truly the female equivalent to male erectile dysfunction? Or is it the avaricious creation of pharmaceutical companies in a sly endeavor to increase sales of products like Viagra? Next, I look at the enormous impact pharmaceutical companies have had on shaping our everyday definitions of what is ‘normal’ in terms of sexual functioning. Also, the effects of standardizing diagnosis are considered, and finally, I investigate the costs of reducing sexual dysfunction to a physiological cause and how pharmaceutical industries strive to create a universalized, function-focused sexuality in which physiology dictates sexual conduct.
Demographic Changes Affecting Our Pensions
Authors: Quiroz Karicia
Published: May 2021

Our Canadian retirement system contains three pillars, focusing on providing all members of Canadian society with a minimum and guaranteed standard of living for retirement, throughdirect transfers to help the working poor (first pillar) to Canada Pension Plan payments through mandatory monthly deductions (second pillar) funding current retirees and through taxdeductions offered via Canadians’ private savings (third pillar). Yet, with the baby boom generation presently retiring, and the current workforce positively shrinking, how will our monthly paycheck deductions towards Canada Public Pension payments be affected? Did you know that when you are born in 1985, you receive approximately $0.70 in retirement back from the government for every $1 contribution made from your current paycheck, and $0.60 back for every $1 contribution if born in 1995? These demographic changes are negatively affecting the future returns of our Canada Public Pension payments, despite a +$150 billion Canada Pension Plan Investment fund and the other two pillars of the Canadianretirement system. Either one improves the second pillar as it is, affecting the other two pillars, or one completely replaces that system with alternative options. This presentation will focus on the alternative options available and what can be done to mitigate the negative effects of the present demographic changes affecting the status of our Canada Public Pensions.
Chinese Canadians: Exercising Social Power through Affiliations
Authors: De Sousa Corin
Published: May 2021

The Chinese presence within the dominant Canadian host society has been one of struggle and triumph. Racial attitudes caused extreme forms of stereotyping and prejudice against the Chinese residing in Canada. Although many scholars discuss the history of racism against the Chinese in Canada, most leave the Chinese voiceless and do not consider the internal and external powers within the Chinese communities. The Chinese were not defenceless and by creating associations they were able to voice their opinions. Also, by aligning themselves to religious organizations and joining in the military effort, they were able to create their own identity and gain an even footing in the social hierarchy within Canada. Thus, Chinese Canadians have been in full control of creating their own cultural identity within diverse Chinese communities. Chinese associations were established soon after the arrival of the first Chinese settlers in Canada, notably the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) which dealt with numerous issues, charities, some of which provided housing, cultural celebration, and much more. The Chinese created a distinct culture, while at the same time becoming a part of Canada’s cultural mosaic. Despite deep-seated racial oppression, the Chinese Canadians were able to exercise social power by establishing the CCBA, creating associations and assimilating through religious and military affiliations.
Gender and the surrogacy industry in India: An analysis of exploitation in the production of a child.
Authors: Forss Karin
Published: May 2021

The aim of this paper is to discuss what moral and philosophical values determine the debate on surrogacy as well as to detect the racist, gender and class oppressive discourses that prevail the surrogacy industry and exploits the surrogates labour. The study examines gestational surrogacy, which is where a couple “rent” the womb of another woman to carry their child. This is a fast growing industry, especially in India, where surrogacy, according to a report from the Confederation of Indian Industry, is estimated to generate $2.3 billion this year.The study is divided into two parts. First, it looks at reproduction issues in Western society, where most clients in the surrogacy industry come from. Second, it focuses on the surrogate and the industry in India. The first part problematizes the way our society views reproduction and what stigmas surround the notion of the nuclear family and the “need” for a biological child. The study then examines why so many childless adults now choose to proceed with surrogacy, and why they do this in India, articulating practical issues as well as the discourses of race, colonialism, gender and class that become visible. The focus in India then lies on the surrogate as well as the role of the maternity clinic. The thesis explores the dichotomy that is articulated in the surrogacy industry where the surrogate is simultaneously viewed as an object, a womb with no feelings, and as a subject, a compassionate Madonna that is impossible to objectify.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Switchgrass Productivity and Soil Trace Gas Production
Authors: Buchanan Serra
Published: May 2021

Atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations continue to increase and one of the major culprits is the continued elevation and use of fossil fuels for energy. Using bioenergy, a renewable and sustainable source of natural energy, could help to reduce the effect that fossil fuels are having on the planet by slowing the rate of input of atmospheric GHG’s. Perennial crops such as switch grass can be grown and used as a bioenergy crop. In some cases, nitrogen fertilizers are used to increase the growth of bioenergy crops with potential negative environmental consequences. For example, nitrogen fertilizer can impact soil chemical processes and lead to an increase in the production of greenhouse gases, mainly N2O and CH4. Production of these gases would negate some of the benefits achieved by substituting bioenergy crops for fossil fuels. When I examined the amount of gas flux being produced by switchgrass fields, with 0 lbs/acre, 50 lbs/acre and 150lbs/acre fertilizer treatments we observed, as predicted, an increase in N2O production with more fertilization. In some cases the increase in N2O production in the 150lbs/acre treatment was as extreme as being over 200% larger compared with no fertilization. I also observed some very interesting results with methane production, which has been showing production of methane, along with after around 30 minutes of gas collection in a chamber. Based on the results of my research, I have created a cost benefit analysis of using nitrogen fertilizer on switchgrass crops.
A Waste of Space -Solutions to Ontario's Landfill Problems
Authors: Chai Tiffany
Published: May 2021

Canada is one of the countries that produce hundreds of kilograms of waste per captia, a number that continues to increase steadily each year. In 2007, our country generated twice as much waste as Japan. Major cities in Ontario, such as Toronto and Ottawa, are facing issues of their landfills reaching its capacity within the next decade. I will research the waste management practices of countries that have a high waste diversion rate and analyze how these practices can be incorporated into Ontario’s regulations. The countries I will discuss the background of the practices are Sweden and Finland because of the similarities to Ontario. Each technology and method used will be analyzed, and a discussion will follow on the applicability of use in Ontario.
Opening the vault: The truth behind genetically modified foods
Authors: Jackson Sean Elizabeth
Published: May 2021

When it comes to experimentation, informed consent must be given. How will North Americans feel when they find out they have been unknowingly participating in the consumption ofgenetically modified (GM) foods? GM foods develop global controversies, and have since their introduction into the international food market. Top stories in the news today cover the concerns of GM products facing the environment and its biodiversity; however, they seem to neglect the health risks for humans. This is because most GM food providers do not want possible health risks to get in the way of profit. Therefore, the vault must be opened: Genetically modified foods need to be avoided because of the detrimental health risks associated with their consumption. The health risks regarding genetically modified foods are extremely important because they can be easily prevented if the globe comes together to promote a natural world. It will undoubtedly be difficult because of the invasion of GMOs that has already taken place, but refusing to purchase GM products, at least until they are proven to be safe, is an ideal place to start.
Comparative Efficiency of Municipal Recycling Systems Based on Source Separated or Commingled Collection; with a Case Study of the City Gatineau.
Authors: De St. Jorre Adrian Jorre
Published: May 2021

One of the essential steps in an efficient municipal waste management system is organizing the collection and sorting of recyclable materials. Having businesses and residential homes sort their recyclables before collection or collecting all recyclables together and then sorting them at a central plant as well as some other pick up and sorting models each have advantages anddrawbacks. This paper will involve a review of relevant academic studies on the topic and a case study of the city of Gatineau, which has recently transitioned from source separated to comingled collection allowing for a comparison of the two systems.