bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Man Made Famines: an International Crime. A Critique to the Current Gaps in the International Legal Framework
Authors: Luciano Simone Antonio
Published: December 2021

There is a gap in the current legal framework that might result in the infringement of the human right to food and it is given by the lack of criminalisation of intentionally caused famines. Man-made famines should be recognised as crimes against humanity because after analysing the APs and the Rome Statute, we observe that they only mention starvation episodes, and several other behaviours and situations that would end with a famine are not considered at all. We are referring here to cases when a state has the capacity to predict a famine-related disaster and the resources to minimize its impact but it fails to mitigate the effects and to mobilize a response.Compared with starvation, famines are events that have much more severe repercussions for larger areas, larger social groups or even whole countries. Furthermore, they usually cover a much longer period of time such as seasons or even years. Moreover, the perpetrators have to be major players such as governments, organisations or groups with sufficient economic or military power.Finally, famines may be achieved through military actions, policies and other political actions influencing and altering the normal social processes connected to the production of food.
Shift from Cultural Property to Cultural Heritage and its Possible Consequences for International Criminal Law
Authors: Ryška Ivan
Published: December 2021

The article examines the content of terms ‘cultural property’ and ’cultural heritage’. It illustrates the continual development in the protection of cultural property that evolved into the concept of cultural heritage. The first part of the article describes differences between the two notions and explains why the term ’cultural heritage’ is more suitable for the current approach to protection of cultural expressions. The second part of the article deals with possible consequences that the conceptual shift from cultural property to cultural heritage can bring to protection under International Criminal Law. It argues that despite the wording of relevant legal documents, it does not explicitly work with the term ’cultural heritage’. The author notes that jurisprudence of international criminal tribunals has already been recognizing this concept and reflecting upon the extent of the term in some of their decisions.
Recent Developments of International Law Commission Work on Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction
Authors: Bureš Pavel
Published: December 2021

Immunity is a well bedded concept within international law and mainly within the principle of sovereign equality of states. There are different procedural implications of the concept of immunity – diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities, State jurisdictional immunities and also immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction. The Article focuses on the latter one and portrays on recent developments of immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction as it is elaborated by the UN International Law Commission (‘ILC’). The author frames (in the introduction) the concept of immunity and especially the immunity of State officials and puts it in a large theoretical structure of international law and in the work of ILC. Then, he focuses his attention on the phenomenon of progressive development of international law (2) and how it is used with respect to the topic considerated by the ILC. He then presents main ILC conclusions regarding limitations and exceptions to immunity of State officials (3) and finally outlines latest development (4) of the ILC work dealing mainly with relationship between foreign criminal jurisdiction and international criminal jurisdiction and other procedural questions.
In Search of Limits of Regulatory Powers. Antin v. Spain (ICSID Case No. ARB/13/31)
Authors: Balcerzak Filip
Published: December 2021

This submission analyses the award rendered in one of the ‘Spanish saga’ cases by a tribunal constituted under the Energy Charter Treaty. This group of cases concern renewable energy disputes and relates to the limits of states’ sovereign powers to amend their regulatory frameworks. The analysis commences by a short presentation of the relevant factual background of the dispute. It then proceeds to each stage of the arbitral proceedings: jurisdiction, merits and remedies. The submission finishes with a number of conclusions drawn from the award, referring to legal issues that can potentially serve as lessons learned for the future.
Can a Coffee Burn while Traveling by Air be an Accident? Analysis of the Judgment of EU Court of Justice in C-532/18, GN v Niki Luftfahrt GmbH
Authors: Rycek Marcin
Published: December 2021

In a judgement of 19 December 2019, C-532/18,1 in the case GN represented by father HM, against Niki Luftfahrt GmbH, the Court of Justice stated that an accident is any incident occurring on board an airship in which an object used for the use of an on-board service caused damage the passenger’s body, and it is irrelevant as to how the hazard typical of air transport materialized. The mere fact of suffering damage during air travel is sufficient for the court to find that an accident has occurred.
Comment to the Judgement of EU Court of Justice in Joined Cases C-807/18 and C-39/19 Telenor Magyarország Zrt. v Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság Elnöke
Authors: Nałęcz Andrzej
Published: December 2021

The case comment concerns the Judgement of the EU Court of Justice of 15 September 2020 of Telenor Magyarország Zrt. v Nemzeti Média – és Hírközlési Hatóság Elnöke (Joined Cases C-807/18 and C-39/19). This first judgment of the EU Court of Justice under the Regulation 2015/2120 provided clarity on the interpretation and application of Article 3(2) and Article 3(3) of said Regulation, generally in line with BEREC’s position known since 2016. In the opinion of the EU Court of Justice, commercial practices of providers of Internet access service, and agreements these providers conclude with end users are not prohibited per se if they involve ‘zero tariffs’. However, traffic management measures that slow down or block Internet traffic not subject to the ‘zero tariff’ once an end user’s data volume has been exhausted are incompatible with Article 3(3) of Regulation 2015/2120. To establish such incompatibility, no assessment of the influence of those traffic management measures on the exercise ofend users’ rights is required. However, such an assessment – involving an analysis of the markets for Internet access services, and for Internet content – would be necessary if a national regulatory authority wanted to establish incompatibility of the conduct of a provider of Internet access services with Article 3(2) of Regulation 2015/2120.
Sufi and philosophical heritage of Jalaluddin Rumi
Authors: Kilicheva Karomat , Klicheva Gavkhar
Published: December 2021

Rumi was one of the most famous Sufi, poet, and spiritual teachers who have globally drawn the attention of many. Rumi's teachings have been valued and used by Sufi masters after him, and are studied in contemporary mystic circles. Not only Sufis, but others as well refer to his teachings for lessons, and those who enjoy poetry are intoxicated by Rumi's magical words. He views that, humans tend to move upwards to realize their potential. Rumi’s poetry whether or not is the result of his ecstatic moment is a reflection of his close relationship with people around him.  Despite his greatness as a  scholar,  he always mingled with society,  listened to their sharing, and advised them to solve the problem.  This interaction created a  paradigm that enabled him to see things as a whole,  in an interactional way that is interconnected as a harmony. Thus, this paper attempts to review and analyze Rumi’s life and his contributions in the fields of spirituality and philosophy.
Age-appropriate, pragmatic content in personal correspondence
Authors: Baxtiyorovna Yoqubova Sevara
Published: December 2021

This article examines vulgarism and dialectisms, which are considered to be elements of vulgarity in personal correspondence. In the linguistic examination conducted in anonymous cases, the form, frequency, and pragmatic content of the use of non-literary elements also play a leading role in determining the age of a person. The article examines the pragmatic direction, communicative purpose, frequency of use of non-literary elements in the correspondence of individuals aged 17-27 on average, and concludes. A survey was also conducted among school-age students to study the influence of the family environment on the use of non-literal lexical elements in a child’s speech. The nature of the use of non-verbal elements in personal correspondence depends on neurological, psychological, and sociological factors. Unethical behavior can also be related to a person's emotional state. Some personal correspondence uses obscene lexical elements, some positive and some negative. Speech situation and communicative purpose also played an important role in the use of non-literary lexical items.
Integrating literature lessons with the subject of mother tongue teaching
Authors: Khasanovna Niyozmetova Roza , Farkhodovna Fozilova Mohigul
Published: December 2021

In order to differentiate literary-speech competencies in literature lessons, the article develops the features of oral speech characterized by orthographic norms, other than biblical (written) speech, based on the norms of pronunciation and spelling of language phenomena studied in the native language. Thus, in literature classes, the relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies for the formation of types of speech activities at the level of competencies can be acquired on the basis of knowledge of the different aspects of these competencies.  Competences related to the types of speaking activities require to pay attention to the method of speech as the most important of the specific features of oral and written speech, to this end, to integrate the subject of literature with the mother tongue from the educational content. “Interdisciplinary connections of the Russian language and literature are carried out at all lessons of speech development in the following directions: 1) the formation and consolidation of knowledge and skills of students in functional stylistics, necessary for the correct organization of speech activity in various genres of oral and written statements;  2) teaching common for these subjects types of oral and written speech activities.
E-learning moodle
Authors: Satriani Estika , Zaim M. , Ermanto Ermanto
Published: December 2021

The development of the Intensive Reading learning process with e-learning Moodle is a focus of attention in this study. The main purpose is to find out the effectiveness, practicality, and feasibility of e-learning Moodle that has been designed in the process of learning. The instructional model of ADDIE was the basis for this development research which involves Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Twenty-eight students who joined the intensive reading class and eight validators who were experts in their fields became trial participants in this study. The feasibility of e-learning Moodle was validated by an evaluation sheet that was completed by six validators, who were experts in their field such as learning- media, material, and process. Furthermore, the acquisition of data from students' questionnaires becomes the main data in determining of effectiveness and practicality of the e-learning Moodle. The study indicated that learning model produced can be acceptable and eligible categories, including layout, navigation, function, and pedagogical areas. Based on the students’ answers related to the use of e-learning Moodle of Intensive reading class, it depicts to be effective and practice in all aspects of the evaluation.
English language teaching methodology for non-native speakers
Authors: Orakbayevna Kaipbergenova Dilbar , Normuminovich MirzakulovIlxom , Muxiddinovna Maxmudova Zulfiya
Published: December 2021

Main aim of the study was focused on the non-native English speakers and the difficulties they face while learning English as a second language (ESL) and the part of teachers. It is generally felt that the English language plays a vital role in the job market so it is mandatory to learn the language. when the students enroll for the courses to develop the language most of the time, they do not succeed because of various reasons like affecting teaching, lack of motivation, lack of practice sessions, poor training modules, etc. The method of relying on physical actions (Total physical response - TPR)developed by psychologist Jit is based on structural linguistics, behaviorism, and the humanistic direction in teaching, as well as on the position of psychology on the coordination of speech and physical actions that accompany it. The method develops the ideas of the natural method. Its essence lies in the fact that when teaching a foreign language, it is necessary to simulate the process of mastering children's native language, which is assimilated in parallel with the performance of appropriate physical actions. The perception of structures is facilitated if it is accompanied by actions performed by the teacher and students.
Etymological essence of the procedural form as a factor of specification of the judge's profile in administrative proceedings
Authors: Vovk Pavlo V.
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the study is to establish a dialectical relationship, etymological features between the certainty of the procedural form of administrative proceedings and the level of protection of citizens 'rights in the resolution of Public Law disputes, the Prevention of abuse of citizens' rights in administrative proceedings, the weight of involving a judge in resolving disputes in separate proceedings. Methodology: in the implementation of this research, general and special methods of scientific knowledge were used: the method of system analysis, the dialectical method, the formal-logical method and the structural-functional method, as well as a number of empirical methods. Results: the authors came to the conclusion that there is no normative deterministic procedure for separate separate proceedings, which does not fit into the traditional logic on the methodological basis of the stages of administrative proceedings – dispute resolution procedures with the participation of a judge, restoration of lost proceedings and execution of court orders.
Organizational support as a predictor of organizational commitment and their effects on organizational citizenship behavior in non-star hotels
Authors: Suwandana I Gusti Made , Satrya I Gusti Bagus Honor , Riana I Gede
Published: December 2021

This study analyzes the effect of organizational support on organizational commitment and PKO. This research was conducted at two non-star hotels in Sanur which have confirmed their willingness to fill out a questionnaire to be distributed. The questionnaire contains a number of statement items in accordance with the research variables by providing answer choices agree to disagree (using a 5-level Likert scale). The population of this study were all employees of the two non-star hotels as many as 235 employees. Because the pandemic situation is still ongoing, the sample is determined using simple random sampling of 5 multiplied by the number of indicators so that 75 employees are obtained according to the proportion of existing employees. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis techniques and inferential analysis using SmartPLS. While the mediation test uses Variance Accounted For (VAF) to analyze the type of mediation WarpPLS analysis results on the effect of intervariable.
Barriers to and Facilitators for Acceptance of Comprehensive Clinical Decision Support System–Driven Care Maps for Patients With Thoracic Trauma: Interview Study Among Health Care Providers and Nurses
Authors: Jones Emma K , Banks Alyssa , Melton Genevieve B , Porta Carolyn M , Tignanelli Christopher J
Published: December 2021

Background

Comprehensive clinical decision support (CDS) care maps can improve the delivery of care and clinical outcomes. However, they are frequently plagued by usability problems and poor user acceptance.

Objective

This study aims to characterize factors influencing successful design and use of comprehensive CDS care maps and identify themes associated with end-user acceptance of a thoracic trauma CDS care map earlier in the process than has traditionally been done. This was a planned adaptive redesign stage of a User Acceptance and System Adaptation Design development and implementation strategy for a CDS care map. This stage was based on a previously developed prototype CDS care map guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology.

Methods

A total of 22 multidisciplinary end users (physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses) were identified and recruited using snowball sampling. Qualitative interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Generation of prespecified codes and the interview guide was informed by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology constructs and investigative team experience. Interviews were blinded and double-coded. Thematic analysis of interview scripts was conducted and yielded descriptive themes about factors influencing the construction and potential use of an acceptable CDS care map.

Results

A total of eight dominant themes were identified: alert fatigue (theme 1), automation (theme 2), redundancy (theme 3), minimalistic design (theme 4), evidence based (theme 5), prevent errors (theme 6), comprehensive across the spectrum of disease (theme 7), and malleability (theme 8). Themes 1 to 4 addressed factors directly affecting end users, and themes 5 to 8 addressed factors affecting patient outcomes. More experienced providers prioritized a system that is easy to use. Nurses prioritized a system that incorporated evidence into decision support. Clinicians across specialties, roles, and ages agreed that the amount of extra work generated should be minimal and that the system should help them administer optimal care efficiently.

Conclusions

End user feedback reinforces attention toward factors that improve the acceptance and use of a CDS care map for patients with thoracic trauma. Common themes focused on system complexity, the ability of the system to fit different populations and settings, and optimal care provision. Identifying these factors early in the development and implementation process may facilitate user-centered design and improve adoption.
Effectiveness of a Smartwatch App in Detecting Induced Falls: Observational Study
Authors: Brew Bruce , Faux Steven G , Blanchard Elizabeth
Published: December 2021

Background

Older adults are at an increased risk of falls with the consequent impacts on the health of the individual and health expenditure for the population. Smartwatch apps have been developed to detect a fall, but their sensitivity and specificity have not been subjected to blinded assessment nor have the factors that influence the effectiveness of fall detection been fully identified.

Objective

This study aims to assess accuracy metrics for a novel fall detection smartwatch algorithm.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional study of 22 healthy adults comparing the detection of induced forward, side (left and right), and backward falls and near falls provided by a smartwatch threshold-based algorithm, with a video record of induced falls serving as the gold standard; a blinded assessor compared the two. Three different smartwatches with two different operating systems were used. There were 226 falls: 64 were backward, 51 forward, 55 left sided, and 56 right sided.

Results

The overall smartwatch app sensitivity for falls was 77%, the specificity was 99%, the false-positive rate was 1.7%, and the false-negative rate was 16.4%. The positive and negative predictive values were 98% and 84%, respectively, while the accuracy was 89%. There were 249 near falls: the sensitivity was 89%, the specificity was 100%, there were no false positives, 11% were false negatives, the positive predictive value was 100%, the false-negative predictive value was 83%, and the accuracy was 93%.

Conclusions

Falls were more likely to be detected if the fall was on the same side as the wrist with the smartwatch. There was a trend toward some smartwatches and operating systems having superior sensitivity, but these did not reach statistical significance. The effectiveness data and modifying factors pertaining to this smartwatch app can serve as a reference point for other similar smartwatch apps.
The Development History and Research Tendency of Medical Informatics: Topic Evolution Analysis
Authors: Han Wenting , Han Xi , Zhou Sijia , Zhu Qinghua
Published: December 2021

Background

Medical informatics has attracted the attention of researchers worldwide. It is necessary to understand the development of its research hot spots as well as directions for future research.

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the evolution of medical informatics research topics by analyzing research articles published between 1964 and 2020.

Methods

A total of 56,466 publications were collected from 27 representative medical informatics journals indexed by the Web of Science Core Collection. We identified the research stages based on the literature growth curve, extracted research topics using the latent Dirichlet allocation model, and analyzed topic evolution patterns by calculating the cosine similarity between topics from the adjacent stages.

Results

The following three research stages were identified: early birth, early development, and rapid development. Medical informatics has entered the fast development stage, with literature growing exponentially. Research topics in medical informatics can be classified into the following two categories: data-centered studies and people-centered studies. Medical data analysis has been a research hot spot across all 3 stages, and the integration of emerging technologies into data analysis might be a future hot spot. Researchers have focused more on user needs in the last 2 stages. Another potential hot spot might be how to meet user needs and improve the usability of health tools.

Conclusions

Our study provides a comprehensive understanding of research hot spots in medical informatics, as well as evolution patterns among them, which was helpful for researchers to grasp research trends and design their studies.
Acceptance of the District Health Information System Version 2 Platform for Malaria Case-Based Surveillance By Health Care Workers in Botswana: Web-Based Survey
Authors: Ndlovu Kagiso , Mauco Kabelo Leonard , Keetile Mpho , Kadimo Khutsafalo , Senyatso Refilwe Yvonne , Ntebela Davies , Valela Buthugwashe , Murambi Clement
Published: December 2021

Background

Similar to many low- and middle-income countries, Botswana has identified eHealth as a means of improving health care service provision and delivery. The National Malaria Programme (NMP) in Botswana has implemented the District Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2) to support timely malaria case reporting across its 27 health districts; however, the implementation of an eHealth system is never without challenges. Barriers to the implementation of eHealth innovations within health care settings may arise at the individual or organizational levels. As such, the evaluation of user perceptions of the technology is an important step that can inform its sustainable implementation. The DHIS2 was implemented without evaluating user perceptions beforehand; therefore, the Botswana Ministry of Health and Wellness was uncertain about the likelihood of acceptance and use of the platform.

Objective

We aimed to determine the acceptance of the DHIS2 platform by the NMP in Botswana to gauge whether adoption would be successful.

Methods

The study’s design was informed by constructs of the technology acceptance model. A survey, with items assessed using a 7-point Likert scale, and focus group discussions were undertaken with DHIS2 core users from 27 health districts and NMP personnel at the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The web-based survey was administered from August 3, 2020 to September 30, 2020.

Results

Survey participants were core users (n=27). Focus group participants were NMP personnel (n=5). Overall, participants’ survey responses (frequently occurring scores of 7) showed their confidence in the DHIS2 platform for case-based surveillance of malaria; however, participants also noted some organizational issues that could compromise user acceptance of the DHIS2 platform.

Conclusions

Participants’ responses indicated their acceptance of the DHIS2 platform; however, the consideration of factors related to organizational readiness could further enhance successful acceptance, and consequently, successful adoption of the platform by the malaria program in Botswana.
Usage and Usability of a National e-Library for Chemotherapy Regimens: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Fyhr AnnSofie , Persson Johanna , Ek Åsa
Published: December 2021

Background

Accurate information about chemotherapy drugs and regimens is needed to reduce chemotherapy errors. A national e-library, as a common knowledge source with standardized chemotherapy nomenclature and content, was developed. Since the information in the library is both complex and extensive, it is central that the users can use the resource as intended.

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the usage and usability of an extensive e-library for chemotherapy regimens developed to reduce medication errors, support the health care staff in their work, and increase patient safety.

Methods

To obtain a comprehensive evaluation, a mixed methods study was performed for a broad view of the usage, including a compilation of subjective views of the users (web survey, spontaneous user feedback, and qualitative interviews), analysis of statistics from the website, and an expert evaluation of the usability of the webpage.

Results

Statistics from the website show an average of just over 2500 visits and 870 unique visitors per month. Most visits took place Mondays to Fridays, but there were 5-10 visits per day on weekends. The web survey, with 292 answers, shows that the visitors were mainly physicians and nurses. Almost 80% (224/292) of respondents searched for regimens and 90% (264/292) found what they were looking for and were satisfied with their visit. The expert evaluation shows that the e-library follows many existing design principles, thus providing some useful improvement suggestions. A total of 86 emails were received in 2020 with user feedback, most of which were from nurses. The main part (78%, 67/86) contained a question, and the rest had discovered errors mainly in some regimen. The interviews reveal that most hospitals use a computerized physician order entry system, and they use the e-library in various ways, import XML files, transfer information, or use it as a reference. One hospital without a system uses the administration schedules from the library.

Conclusions

The user evaluation indicates that the e-library is used in the intended manner and that the users can interact without problems. Users have different needs depending on their profession and their workplace, and these can be supported. The combination of methods applied ensures that the design and content comply with the users’ needs and serves as feedback for continuous design and learning. With a broad national usage, the e-library can become a source for organizational and national learning and a source for continuous improvement of cancer care in Sweden.
Telehealth Availability and Use of Related Technologies Among Medicare-Enrolled Cancer Survivors: Cross-sectional Findings From the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Lama Yuki , Davidoff Amy J , Vanderpool Robin C , Jensen Roxanne E
Published: December 2021

Background

There has been rapid integration of telehealth into care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about technology ownership, internet access and use for communication, and telehealth availability among cancer survivors, particularly those enrolled in Medicare.

Objective

This study aims to identify sociodemographic associations with technology ownership, internet access and use for communication, and telehealth availability in a population-based sample of Medicare-enrolled cancer survivors.

Methods

Data are from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey COVID-19 Summer 2020 Supplement administered between June 10 and July 15, 2020. Analyses were restricted to beneficiaries who reported a prior (nonskin) cancer diagnosis and a usual source of care (N=2044). Dichotomous outcomes included technology ownership, internet access, internet use for communication, and telehealth availability from providers. Sociodemographic correlates included sex, age, race/ethnicity, Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment, rurality, census region, and self-reported comorbidities.

Results

Over half (957/2044, 53%) of cancer survivors reported using the internet for communication purposes, and 62% (1218/2044) reported that their usual provider had telehealth services available. Using the internet for communication purposes was reported less frequently for rural compared to urban survivors (adjusted probability of 28% vs 46%; P<.001) and for Hispanic and Black survivors compared to non-Hispanic White survivors (29%, 31%, and 44%, respectively; all P<.01). Rural survivors reported lower telehealth availability (53% vs 63%; P<.001); no significant differences in telehealth availability were identified by race/ethnicity.

Conclusions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, study findings highlight a complex digital divide among Medicare beneficiaries with a history of cancer related to device ownership necessary for telehealth, internet access and use for communication, and reports of providers having telehealth available. Multilevel approaches are needed to increase equitable telehealth availability and use for cancer survivors. Suggested strategies include increasing broadband internet access to providers and patients in at-risk communities, supporting telehealth implementation among providers that serve populations with known health disparities, raising awareness of providers’ available telehealth services among patients, and screening for technology use and provision of telehealth-related technical assistance among older and historically underserved cancer survivors.
A Psychodrama Intervention to Loneliness Due to COVID-19
Authors: Usakli Hakan
Published: December 2021

Loneliness as a psychological state is affective and cognitive discomfort or uneasiness from being or perceiving oneself to be alone or otherwise solitary. Since the beginning of the pandemic, people stayed at home, afraid of contracting COVID-19. As youths followed lectures via the internet for long hours without physical participation, they became more and more withdrawn and socially isolated. This study explores psychodrama as an intervention to reduce loneliness in university students. COVID-19 pandemic durations seemed to be caused loneliness for all people. The short-version of the ULCA loneliness scale was applied to 358 university students. 24 students were selected for the study based on their higher scores on the assessment. These students also accepted that COVID-19 negatively affected their loneliness state. The average age of participants was 21 years old, and no one was younger than 19 years old. Randomly they were divided into two groups as experimental and controlling with equal representation of number. The experimental group joined 15 weeks of psychodrama groups for 90 minutes each week. All sessions were held with via internet video platform meeting program. In psychodrama method of psychotherapy, clients enacted their concerns to achieve new insight about themselves and others. The psychodrama program started with introducing group participants and expression of why they are in the group to each other. The group was guided with an experienced group leader. With the techniques of psychodrama such as warmup, mirror, doubling, and role reversal, participants self-disclosed their current moods. K-square statistical analyses suggested that the group of university students who joined psychodrama overcame their loneliness. Education policy makers should bear in mind that today’s Covid-19 society suffers from psychological treatment deficits in the area of loneliness. Group action methods should be taken immediately. Group guidance, counseling, and drama in education and psychodrama can be useful for students to cope with problems resulting from of COVID-19. Youths truly need to share their suffering with professionals. Preventive guidance activities should be given importance in schools.
Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century: Ascent and Transformation
Authors: Simon Hermann
Published: December 2021

Hidden Champions, little-known global market leaders, are extremely important for the export performance of countries. They are a little-used source of management knowledge. No country has more Hidden Champions than Germany. After a phase of hyper globalization the Hidden Champions are facing new challenges, especially from rising Chinese competitors. They have to increase their R&D activities once again and include unfamiliar areas of knowledge in the process. They need to relocate their centers of excellence to the best place, which is often China. New drivers such as digitalization, business ecosystems and sustainability require them to adapt and open up their traditionally closed corporate cultures. This applies equally to cooperation partners and foreign environments.
On the Future of Pricing
Authors: Simon Hermann
Published: December 2021

Price is the most effective profit driver. In recent years we have seen a wave of innovations in pricing driven by technology. The internet, big data, and artificial intelligence enable the implementation of complex price structures, individualized pricing, ongoing time-based adjustments and performance-based pricing. Prices are increasingly expanding into areas such as the environment, traffic, social services and education. Pricing such services may be politically expedient but can lead to social tensions.
MEDIA EDUKATIF TEKA-TEKI SILANG DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SOSIOLOGI DI KELAS X IPS SMA N 13 PADANG
Authors: Arian Arian
Published: December 2021

His research is based on the lack of innovation of teachers in preparing instructional media in preparing lesson plans. This study aims to 1) describe the learning design using the crossword puzzle media 2) describe the learning scenario using the cross puzzle 3) compile the form of learning evaluation tools using the crossword puzzle media. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach method, in the form of descriptive, using data collection techniques in this study are documents, observation and interviews and literature study. data analysis through the stages of data collection, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research conducted at SMA Negeri 13 Padang, researchers 1) Planning learning with educational media Cross Puzzle the results formulate learning objectives. The results of the research design used the cognitive domain at the level of understanding and analysis. Students understand the concepts and facts in the material and a crossword puzzle box will be made which is filled in by students down and horizontally for each material explained. 2)     Creating a learning scenario arranges the time allocation from the initial activity, and the core activity has the nuances of Cross Puzzle students are able to explain and analyze each indicator, for that it will be tested using Cross Puzzle filling in the empty boxes horizontally and descending and closing the learning 3) Determine the form of evaluation tool in the form of essay questions that students will do at the end of each less.
PENGARUH CITRA BPR, KUALITAS PELAYANAN, NILAI NASABAH, KEPERCAYAAN DAN KEPUASAN NASABAH TERHADAP LOYALITAS NASABAH TABUNGAN PADA BANK PERKREDITAN RAKYAT (BPR) LUGAS DANA MANDIRI CABANG SOLOK
Authors: Dettrita Dettrita
Published: December 2021

This research aims to analyze: 1) the influence of BPR pictures on honest loyalists. 2) The effect of service quality on loyal customers. 3) The impact of customer value in customer loyalty. 4) The influence of customer trust on customer loyalty. 5) The result of customer satisfaction on customer loyalty. 6) The impact of quality service on customer satisfaction. 7) The influence of customer value in customer satisfaction. Research results are: (1) BPR images have a positive and significant impact on customer loyalty; (2) Service quality has a positive and significant impact on customer loyalty; (3) Customer value has a positive and significant impact on customer loyalty Significant impact, (4) trust has a positive and important impact on customer loyalty, (5) customer satisfaction has a positive and important impact on customer loyalty, (6) service quality has a positive and important impact on customer satisfaction (7) Customer value has a positive and significant impact on customer satisfaction.
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN BAYAM CABUT (Amaranthus tricolor L.) TERHADAP BEBERAPA MACAM MEDIA TANAM DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN POT BATANG SEMU PISANG (Musa paradisiaca L.) SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR UNTUK MATERI PERTUMBUHAN DAN PERKEMBANGAN
Authors: Dian Dian
Published: December 2021

Pseudo banana stems can be used as a pot for planting spinach, because it contains with moisture content of ± 96.2 %. Spinach in its infancy requires considerable water. Requirements for success in the cultivation of spinach on banana pseudo stem pots is planting media. The composition of the planting media of topsoil, sand, and husk charcoal used contains nutrients that might suit the needs of spinach extracted. This research is closely related to the learning of biology at school in the matter of growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine the response of spinach’s growth to various kinds of planting media by using pseudo banana stem pots and produce a valid LKPD as a learning resource for growth and development material. Experimental research uses a completely randomized design (RAL), consisting of 5 treatments and 5 repetitions. The parameters observed were stem height, number of leaves, and wet weight of the plant. Data analysis using F test at α level of 5%. If there is influence continued with LSD or DNMRT test at α level of 5%. LKPD development research uses four-D models to the Develop stage which is at the validity stage. Analysis of the data used is quantitative analysis. The results showed that the response of spinach spinach growth to several kinds of growing media using pseudo potted stem pots of banana gave a significant effect on stem height and number of leaves. The best growing media for growth of spinach plants pulling out on banana pseudo stem pots is 100% humus soil. LKPD that was developed in the matter of growth and development is categorized as very valid in the aspects of content worthiness, linguistic, presentation, and graphic.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI KOPERASI SMK NEGERI 1 KOTA PARIAMAN
Authors: Firdaus Firdaus
Published: December 2021

Cooperative in SMK 1 Pariaman City is cooperative that is on developing and have a routine enough high, but the process processing the data still using a manual system. In overcoming these problems an information system is needed in order to simplify the performance of cooperative devices, then the authors designed a cooperative information system at SMK Country 1 city Pariaman. There are several methods in this writing such as research methods to develop an system the interactive model used has several stages in forming an information system, namely system planning, system analysis, system design and application of system. The result of this writing is a cooperative information system design that uses the testing phase with the blackbox method, namely system testing that focuses on functional spesifications and software and the tester can define a collection of input conditions in testing the functional specifications of the program.
KESALAHAN PENGGUNAAN KONJUNGSI PADA MAKALAH MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN SASTRA INDONESIA STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: Ilda Ilda
Published: December 2021

The backgroundof this research is because are still many errors of using conjunctions in the papers of student of the Indonesia Language and Literature education study program STKIP PGRI West Sumatera. This study aims to describe the misuse of conjunctions found in the papers of students of the Indonesian Language and Literature education study program STKIP PGRI West Sumatera. This type of research is a qualitative study using descriptive methods. The data source of this research is a paper writing scientific papers and discourse analysis of studens of Indonesian Language and Literature education study programs STKIP PGRI West Sumatera. The data in this study are errors using conjunctions in student papers. The results of data analisysis showed that in the papers written by students there were still many errors in their use. Errors of use of conjunctions obtained as many as four errors of use of conjunctions namely Pertema. Misuse of conjunctions and those placed at the beginning of sentences and excessive use of conjunctions and expressions are found in sentences. Secondly, errors in the use of conjunctions and those used at the beginning of a sentence and are not used to connect two languages in a sentence. Third, the use of conjunction errors students put the conjunction at the beginning of a sentence and is not used to connect the power between sentences. Fourth, mistakes in the use of conjunctions while those used at the beginning of a sentence, whereas this conjunction is used precisily in the middle of asentence and used to combine contradictory sentences. The most common use of conjunction errors in student papers is the use of conjunctions whereas, because many students use conjunctions while not in place ther efore the use of conjunctions used by students is declared wrong.
POLA GANTI RUGI LAHAN DALAM PEMBANGUNAN JALAN BARAMBANG TAMAIRANG DESA MUARA SIKABALUAN KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI
Authors: Irwin Irwin
Published: December 2021

This research is motivated by the construction of the Barambang Tamairang road, Muara Sikabaluan Village, which was built in 2015 and approximately 6 km. Road measurements to be made for the construction of roads on agricultural land owned by the community with an agreement will be compensated for the community’s land with an agreement during a meeting at the village hall. The problem in the construction of the Barambang Tamairang road is that not all compensation has been resolved by the government. The purpose og this study is how the pattern of land compensation of the Barambang Tamairang road, Muara Sikabaluan Village, Mentawai Island Regency. The theory used in this research is the Exchange theory put forward by Peter Michael Blau. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with a descriptive type to describe the problem under study. Retrieval of informant by purposive sampling with a total of 12 informant. There are two types of data in this study, namely primary data and secondary data. The research data was collected using observation, interview, and document study techniques. Data analysis was performed by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions with this research unit’s analysis group. Based on the results of research conducted, found in the process og land compensation in the construction of the Barambang Tamairang road, Muara Sikabaluan Village, Mentawai Island Regency: (1) Deliberation of Consensus, (2) Pattern of money compensation.
AN ANALYSIS OF LINKING WORDS ON STUDENTS’ THESIS OF THE 59th GRADUATION AT ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM OF STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARAT
Authors: M. Khadafi M. Khadafi
Published: December 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesalahan penggunaan dan variasi mahasiswa dalam menggunakan Linking words di skripsi mahasiswa wisudawan ke 59 program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen document analysis untuk melihat kesalahan penggunaan dan variasi Linking words. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah bab 4 pada bagian deskripsi data mahasiswa di skripsi wisudawan ke 59. Data yang dianalisis sebanyak 17 dokumen. Berdasarkan hasil analisa, penelitian menemukan 13 dokumen yang mengalami kesalahan penggunaan Linking words. Jenis Linking words yang mengalami kesalahan tersebut adalah Time relationship (First, Second, Third,..Last), karena mahasiswa menggunakannya tidak secara berurutan. Lebih lanjut, dari 17 dokumen tersebut masih ada 2 dokumen yang menggunakan Linking words yang sama persis dalam satu paragraf, yaitu (Next & Thus). Dengan demikian, hal ini menyebabkan masih ada mahasiswa yang tidak bervariasi dalam menggunakan Linking words di dalam skripsi.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN CIRCUIT LEARNING DISERTAI LKPD TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS XI MIPA SMA KARTIKA I-5 PADANG
Authors: Mega Mega
Published: December 2021

This study aims to determine whether there is an effect on the physics learning outcomes of students by applying the Circuit Learning model instead of using a scientific approach in class XI MIPA at SMA Kartika I-5 Padang. This type of research is a quasy experiment, with a randomized control group only design. This research was conducted in two sample classes, namely class XI MIPA 2 and class XI MIPA 4 at SMA Kartika I-5 Padang. The instruments used in this study were the essay test and the observation assessment sheet. Based on the results of data analysis, it was known that both sample classes were normally distributed and not homogeneous at the real level = 0.05. The test statistic used was the two-parts t test. Based on the results of the calculation, hypothesis testing is obtained = −7,25 withttabel = 2,04 because - ttabel < 1 < ttabel with = 2.04 because - then reject H0 and H1 is accepted where the hypothesis is accepted. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be seen that the experimental class activities are better than the control class learning activities. So it can be concluded that hypothesis in this study is physics learning. The outcomes learning of students using the Circuit Learning model accompanied by LKPD on students' physics learning outcomes were better than the physics learning outcomes of students who used scientific learning models in class XI MIPA SMA I-5 Kartika Padang.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK DALAM PENANAMAN NILAI KARAKTER BERBASIS NILAI BUDAYA MINANGKABAU KABUPATEN TANAH DATAR
Authors: Melisa Melisa
Published: December 2021

This study describes application of the thematic learning model in the cultivation of character values based on Minangkabau (case study of SDN 01 Batipuh Baruah Batipuh sub-district, SDN 21 rice field in the middle of Pariangan sub-district, and SDN 01 sub-distict Limo Kaum) flat land district. This research is motivated by. Application thematic learning models in the cultivation of character values based Minangkabau cultural values. This study used a descriptive qualitative appoarch with the research informants being the principal, first grade theacers first grade students. Technical analysis consist of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The result of this study indicate that the learning planning stage of all teacers has done the planning before implementing the thematic learning model at school in the form of an educational calender, syllabus, annual program, semester program, and learning implementation plan (RPP). The application of thematic learning has been carried out well, the way in which the delivery of the teacher varies makes the impression of learning to be fun in the application of thematic learning teacher associates the learning material according to the conditions and circumstances around the conditions and circumstances around the students. The obstacles are complicated and complicatd assessments, lack of learning media such as infocus.