bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estimación de masa de forraje en una pradera mixta por aprendizaje automatizado, datos del manejo de la pradera y meteorológicos satelitales
Authors: Guevara-Escobar Aurelio , Cervantes-Jiménez Mónica , Lemus-Ramírez Vicente , Yabuta-Osorio Adolfo Kunio , García-Muñiz José Guadalupe
Published: December 2022

Medir la masa de forraje (MF) en la pradera, antes del pastoreo, es fundamental para determinar la asignación diaria de forraje en sistemas pastoriles de producción animal. La MF se estima por corte de forraje en áreas conocidas, utilizando ecuaciones alométricas, o con el uso de sensores de percepción remota (PR); sin embargo, la exactitud y practicidad de los distintos métodos para estimar la MF, es variable. El objetivo fue obtener modelos predictivos usando variables ambientales y del manejo de la pradera para predecir la MF. Se ajustaron modelos de regresión para estimar la MF con base en variables del manejo de la pradera (MP) o mediciones obtenidas por PR, como reflectancia, temperatura del aire y lluvia. Por tres años se estudió una pradera mixta pastoreada con bovinos productores de carne. Con 80 % de datos se modeló por mínimos cuadrados  ordinarios  (OLS)  o por algoritmos de aprendizaje  automatizado  (ML). El 20 % restante de los datos se utilizó para validar los modelos usando el coeficiente de determinación y el sesgo promedio entre valores estimados y observados. El modelo base de estudio fue la relación entre la altura de la pradera antes del pastoreo y la MF de este modelo se ajustó usando OLS; la r2 fue 0.43. Cuando se ajustaron modelos que incluyeron variables del MP, la r2 fue 0.45 para OLS y 0.63 para ML. Al ajustar modelos con variables de MP y PR, la r2 fue 0.71 para OLS y 0.96 para ML. Los ensambles de modelos ajustados con ML redujeron el sesgo de estimados de MF de la pradera examinada. En general, los modelos de ML representaron mejor la relación entre altura de la pradera antes del pastoreo y MF que los de modelos de OLS, al ajustarlos con variables de manejo de la pradera y con información de PR. Los modelos de ML pueden usarse como herramienta para la toma de decisiones diaria en sistemas productivos pastoriles.
Caracterización del virus de la diarrea viral bovino subtipo 1b aislado de un caso de la enfermedad de las mucosas
Authors: Navarro-López Roberto , Pérez-de la Rosa Juan Diego , Rocha-Martínez Marisol Karina , Villarreal-Silva Marcela , Solís-Hernández Mario , Rojas-Torres Eric , Gómez-Romero Ninnet
Published: December 2022

This report describes a fatal case of mucosal disease in a two-year-old bull. For causal agent detection, scab, whole blood, and feces samples were tested by RT-PCR, PCR, ELISA, and viral isolation. RT-PCR positive amplification was obtained in blood samples for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). Viral isolation from the scab samples confirmed BVDV as the causative agent of the clinical manifestations. Subsequently, genetic characterization based on phylogenetic analysis of three partial sequences revealed the presence of BVDV subgenotype 1b in analyzed samples. Due to the development of clinical manifestation named mucosal disease, these findings suggest the detection of BVDV persistently infected (PI) bull; therefore, these results demonstrate the importance of establishing BVDV control programs that rely on testing the presence of PI in cattle from Mexico.
Association Between Sleep Quality, Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical and Psychosocial Well-Being Among Employees Working from Home
Authors: Kanishka  , Manish Kumar , Tewatia Sumit
Published: December 2022

COVID-19 has perplexed the world into an unexpected state of affairs. With the implementation of nationwide lockdown, people have begun to ‘Work for Home’ in many employment sectors. Though the policy has managed to keep people safe from the devastating effects of the virus, it has, however, imposed most employees into a sedentary lifestyle. The current situation has resulted in disordered sleep, musculoskeletal pain, physical and psychosocial well-being decline due to irregular work hours, and mental health issues due to corona phobia. The current study aims to find the correlation between sleep duration, musculoskeletal pain, and physical and psychosocial well-being in employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. One hundred fifty-three samples from the North India region were studied in a correlation study. Subjects working from home for at least one month or more and only due to COVID-19 lockdown were excluded, while those with any musculoskeletal, cardiovascular or neurological disorder were excluded. Questionnaires employed were Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) (for sleep quality), Chronic Pain Grade Questionnaire (CPGQ) (for pain intensity), and Short Form-12 (SF-12) Questionnaire (for physical and psychosocial well-being). Scores were calculated, and Pearson’s correlation was found. One hundred fifty-three samples (mean age= 32.73±5.55, mean height=167±9.22, mean weight=67.2±13.7, mean BMI=23.9±3.97) were evaluated, which revealed a higher negative correlation coefficient value between MSK pain intensity and PCS value (-0.535) describing that the pain increased with deterioration in sleep, and sleep quality and MCS value (-0.423) stating that the psychosocial well-being worsened with the decline in sleep quality; while a highly positive correlation was established with the sleep quality and pain intensity scores (0.420) depicting that pain degraded the physical well-being. A weak correlation was reported in the relationship between the intensity of MSK pain with sleep quality (-0.218) and PCS score (-0.323), suggesting no significant impact (significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed). A significant correlation has been established between sleep quality, the intensity of musculoskeletal pain, and the physical and psychosocial well-being of employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF MARKETING COMMUNICATION MIX ON BRAND LOYALTY OF HONDA HATCHBACK JAZZ CAR CASE STUDY AT HONDA WILTOP DEALERSHIP JAMBI CITY
Authors: Rosyid Garry Yuesa
Published: December 2022

The structure of the market causes any business to have been conscious of being a winner. Honda dealers Jambi City as one of the businesses that provide marketing should understand in this situation, only how to determine new targeting strategies, increase sales, but also retain customers, because they can affect the increase in revenue. This thesis is to analyze the effect of marketing communication mix on brand loyalty. products from Honda dealers Jambi City, and the elements of the marketing communication mix that have the most significant effect on customer brand loyalty in Jazz hatchback car products at Honda Jambi dealerships. Respondents to the survey were 95 people responsible for consumer brand loyalty. The data in this study are collectives with questionnaires, interviews and literature. The data analysis used in this study is statistical analysis, such as linear regression with the SPSS 16.0 software program. The results of this study show that almost all variables of the marketing communication mix in brand loyalty in purchasing, and five of them such as advertising, sales promotion, personal sales, direct marketing, publicity, are significantly influenced.
RETAINING MILLENNIAL EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKPLACE: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Hudiono Evelin , Sari Reza Lidia
Published: December 2022

Desire to leave organization (turnover intention) is a phenomenon that has increased in recent years, especially for Millennial employees that dominate the job market now and have unique characteristics which require special attention. This systematic literature review aimed to identify the factors that influence turnover intention in Millennial employees. On 25 June 2022, a search on three databases: SAGE Journals, Springer Link, and Web of Science, and keywords “turnover intention*” AND “Millennial*” OR “generation y” OR “gen-y”, with year filter 2019-2022, showed 73 relevant articles. Furthermore, applying the inclusion and exclusion criterias, there were 5 articles selected. The results showed that the influencing factors are: psychological contract violations, work-life balance, job characteristics (task and knowledge), work fulfillment, and the quality of relationship with colleagues. By knowing these factors, organizations can use them as a reference in formulating strategies to retain Millennial employees in the workplace.
Strategi Inovasi Produk pada Jambi Inspiring Media (JIMEDA) dalam Memperoleh Keunggulan Bersaing
Authors: Yuniarty Yenny , Sari Novita , Titi Nifita Ade , Ikhsan Syukri Amri Adi
Published: December 2022

Pertumbuhan Usaha kecil mikro dan menengah (UMKM) sebagai salah satu pilar utama ekonomi nasional menjadi salah satu jalan keluar dalam memenuhi kebutuhan hidup tersebut. Salah satu UMKM yang ada di Provinsi Jambi adalah Jambi Inspiring Media yang berada di mendalo darat yang bergerak di bidang digital printing. Permasalahan yang sering dihadapi oleh usaha digital printing ini adalah ini adalah dalam hal persaingan usaha, seperti diketahui bahwa usaha digital printing di Jambi mengalami pertumbuhan yang sangat pesat. Untuk itu salah satu upaya yang harus dilakukan oleh JIMEDA adalah dengan melakukan inovasi produk agar mendapatkan keunggulan bersaing. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah menambah pengetahuan dan keterampilan pelaku usaha dalam memanfaatkan strategi inovasi produk sehingga dengan sendirinya memiliki keunggulan bersaing dalam industri percetakan.
Pelatihan Business Plan pada Desa Jernih Jaya Kabupaten Kerinci
Authors: Indrawijaya Sigit , Dahmiri Dahmiri , Khalik Idham , Roza Suswita , Roza Suswita , Syafri Rista Aldilla
Published: December 2022

Tujuan dari pelatihan ini adalah memanfaatkan potensi alam yang tersedia pada desa Jernih Jaya agar menjadi wirausahawan yang tangguh dan orientasi pada kesejahteraan masyarakatnya. Perencanaan usaha yang matang, mengetahui masalah dan risiko dari usaha yang di geluti, dan akses kepada modal yang telah pemerintah program. Hal-hal tersebut yang menjadi poin utama secara teknis dari pelatihan ini. Hasil pencapaian dari pelatihan ini juga adalah dapat membantu para Pemudan Desa dan Perangkat Desa Jernih Jaya serta mendukung program pemerintah pusat maupun pemerintah daerah dalam rangka meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat pada desa berpotensi melalui pengolahan yang terancang dan terbentuknya usaha- usaha baru dan meningkatkan lapangan pekerjaan. Kegiatan pelatihan bisnis plan yang dilakukan oleh tim pengabdian ini mendapatkan respon yang positif dari para peserta, yang terdiri dari para pengelola Bumdes dan perangkat desa Jernih Jaya Kecamatan Gunung Tujuh Kabupaten Kerinci. Hal ini ditunjukkan dari antusiasnya peserta mengikuti kegiatan ini dari awal sampai berakhirnya kegiatan ini, juga dari semangatnya peserta mengikuti kegiatan secara aktif.
Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Tahfizh dan Khatam Alquran Siswa Siswi SDN 47 Kota Jambi
Authors: Rosita Sry , Yacob Syahmardi
Published: December 2022

Tujuan dari pelaksanaan wisuda tahfizh dan khatam Al-Qur’an SDN 47 Kota Jambi adalah untuk menumbuh kembangkan rasa cinta Al-Quran pada diri anak anak, Metode yang digunakan adalah Community Development, Pesuasif, Edukatif, Partisipatif dan Normatif, Pelaksanaan kegiatan wisuda tahfizh dan khatam Al-Quran diikuti oleh 42 siswa siswi SDN 47 Kota Jambi sebagai angkatan pertama sekaligus sebagai SDN yang pertama kali mengadakan wisuda tahfizh dan khatam Al-Qur’an di Kota Jambi. Wisuda tahfizh dan khatam Al-Qur’an terselenggara atas kerjasama pihak sekolah, Pemerintah Kota Jambi, orang tua, dan masyarakat. Siswa siswi yang telah wisuda diharapkan untuk terus melanjutkan bacaannya sehingga ilmu yang telah didapat tidak hilang setelah diwisuda, semakin taat beribadah dan memiliki ahlak yang mulia, serta menjadikan langkah awal bagi anak anak untuk dapat diterima di Universitas nantinya melalui jalur tahfizh.
Pelatihan Manajemen Keuangan dan Akuntansi bagi Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDesa) di Desa Lapok Aur dan Desa Selat Kecamatan Pemayung Kabupaten Batanghari
Authors: Aurora Lubis Tona , Firmansyah Firmansyah , Willian Rohman
Published: December 2022

Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk melatih kemampuan manajemen keuangan dan akuntansi bagi para pengelola BUMDesa di BUMDesa Durian Selat di Desa Selat dan BUMdesa Indah Permai di Desa Lapok Aur di Kecamatan Pemayung Kabupaten Batangahari. Target khusus yang ingin dicapai adalah para pengelola BUMDesa tersebut mampu menerapkan pengelolan BUMDesa dengan menggunakan manajemen keuangan dan akuntansi yang baik dan benar. Metode yang digunakan dengan cara ceramah, studi kasus, pelatihan mengenai manajemen keuangan dan akuntansi BUMDesa. Kegiatan pengabdian ini mendapatkan respon positif dari pengelola BUMDesa dan masyarakat desa di Kecamatan Pemayung
Sosialisasi Perbankan Syariah pada Majelis Ta’lim di Desa Mendalo Darat Kabupaten Muaro Jambi
Authors: Enggrani Fitri Lucky , Lubis Paulina , Ridwan M , Isnaini Nurida
Published: December 2022

Bank syariah mempunyai banyak keunggulan karena tidak hanya berdasarkan pada syariah saja sehingga transaksi dan aktifitasnya menjadi halal, tetapi sifatnya yang terbuka dan tidak mengkhususkan diri bagi nasabah muslim saja tetapi juga bagi nonmuslim. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa bank syariah membuka peluang yang sama terhadap semua nasabah dan tidak membedakan nasabah. Bank Islam atau Bank Syariah adalah lembaga keuangan yang usaha pokoknya memberikan kredit dan jasa-jasa dalam lalu lintas pembayaran serta peredaran uang yang pengoperasiannya disesuaikan dengan prinsip-prinsip syariat Islam. Bank syariah memiliki produk atau jasa yang tidak akan ditemukan dalam operasi bank konvensional. Prinsip-prinsip seperti musyarakah, mudharabah, murabahah, ijarah, istishna dan sebagainya tidak memuat adanya prinsip bunga seperti yang dikembangkan oleh bank konvensional. Sebagai sesuatu yang tergolong baru, keberadaan Bank Syariah dan produk-produknya tentu akan menjadi suatu pilihan yang mungkin diminati dan mungkin pula tidak. Berdasarkan prasurvey dan hasil diskusi dengan pengambil kebijakan di RT mitra permasalahan-permasalahan utama yang dihadapi oleh sekolah mitra adalah: (1) Masih banyaknya ibu-ibu yang ada di pengajian majalis ta’lim RT.05 RW.01 Desa Mendalo Darat yang belum paham tentang perbankan syariah dan sistimnya.(2) Ibu-ibu pengajian RT.05 RW.01 Desa Mendalo Darat belum mengetahui produk-produk dan akad yang ada pada di perbankan syariah.(3)Ibu majelis ta’lim belum mengetahui secara pasti perbedaan bunga dan bagi hasil serta dampak riba didalam kehidupan. Dengan adanya permasalah demikian, ibu-ibu pengajian yang ada di RT.05 RW.01 Desa Mendalo Darat membutuhkan pengetahuan tentang perbankan syariah secara luas baik mengenai produk- produknya, akad yang ada serta dampak riba di dalam kehidupan.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Manajerial dalam Pengembangan Usaha pada Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDesa) di Kecamatan Pemayung Kabupaten Batanghari
Authors: Aurora Lubis Tona , Firmansyah Firmansyah , Willian Rohman , Edward Edward , Ihsan Mohammad
Published: December 2022

BUMDes dibentuk dengan tujuan dalam memaksimalkan potensi-potensi yang ada di desa, baik dari aspek ekonomi, sumber daya alam bahkan sumber daya manusia. Harapan pemerintah dengan adanya BUMDes, pemerintah yang ada di desa dapat memenuhi kebutuhan dari masyarakat desa dan masyarakat desa dapat menumbuhkan inisiatif. BUMDes di Provinsi Jambi dari 1.399 desa, yang tersedia hanya 1.102 desa dan disamping itu BUMDes yang baru mulai aktif perkiraan sekitar 700 BUMDes. Mitra dalam pengabdian ini adalah BUMDesa Durian Selat dan BUMDesa Indah Permai Kecamatan Pemayung Kabupaten Batanghari. Permasalahan mitra yang diprioritaskan akan diselesaikan adalah 1) pengetahuan pengelola BUMDes mengenai perencanaan dan pengembangan bisnis masih lemah; 2) kapasitas manajerial dalam praktek kegiatan administrasi dan pengelolaan keuangan masih belum optimal. Metode yang digunakan dalam pencapaian tujuan tersebut adalah metode sosial memberikan pelatihan kepada mitra mengenai peningkatan kemampuan manajerial dalam pengembangan usaha BUMDes. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dapat meningkatkan kemampuan manajerial pengelola BUMDes yang memberikan manfaat untuk peningkatan kinerja usaha pada BUMDes serta dalam pengembangan usahanya dengan pemanfaatan potensi yang tersedia pada desa masing-masing. Peningkatan pengelolaan keuangan usaha yang dapat meningkatkan kinerja usaha dan pencegahan terhentinya aktivitas usaha pada BUMDes, hal ini dapat membantu dalam pembangunan desa
Pelatihan Digital Marketing sebagai Strategi Perluasan Pangsa Pasar Produk Souvenir di Desa Pudak Kabupaten Muaro Jambi
Authors: Lubis Tona Aurora , Fitriaty Fitriaty , Firmansyah Firmansyah , Ekasari Novita , Siregar Ade Perdana
Published: December 2022

Perkembangan teknologi digital saat ini berkembang pesat, membuka peluang bagi para Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) untuk dapat meningkatkan kinerja bisnisnya melalui perluasan pasar dan peningkatan penjualan, informasi yang merupakan bagian dari promosi UMKM dapat disajikan tanpa batas baik secara nasional maupun secara internasional. Mitra dalam pengabdian ini adalah Rumah Kreasi Natasa di Desa Pudak Kecamatan Kumpe Ulu Kabupaten Muaro Jambi. Permasalahan mitra yang diprioritaskan akan diselesaikan adalah 1) aspek sumber daya manusia, yaitu pemahaman mitra mengenai fungsi-fungsi manajemen masih lemah dan pengelolaan waktu kerja dalam usaha masih lemah; (2) aspek pemasaran, yaitu rendahnya pemahaman mitra mengenai konsep-konsep pemasaran, rendahnya pemahaman mitra dalam menggunakan teknologi dari kegiatan pemasaran dan strategi pemasaran dalam perluasan produk belum dilakukan. Metode yang digunakan dalam pencapaian tujuan tersebut adalah metode sosial memberikan pelatihan kepada mitra mengenai peningkatan kemampuan digital marketing dalam perluasan pangsa pasar. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yaitu peningkatan pemahaman pada mitra dalam menjalankan usahanya sesuai dengan fungsi-fungsi manajemen, peningkatan kemampuan manajerial mitra dalam mengelola waktu, peningkatan pemahaman mitra mengenai konsep manajemen pemasaran dan peningkatan pemahaman mitra dalam mengelola media digital sebagai alat promosi produk yang bertujuan sebagai perluasan jaringan pemasaran pada produkn
Pengembangan Ekoturisme Desa Danau Lamo sebagai Desa Wisata Budaya Mandiri Melalui Pemetaan Potensi Desa Berbasis E-Tourism
Authors: Setiawan Dedy , Weni Indra , Suratno Tri , Arsa Daniel , Raaiqa Rizqa
Published: December 2022

Kabupaten Muaro Jambi memiliki potensi wisata yang luar biasa diantaranya adalah warisan budaya tidak benda seperti Budaya TEKUD, Kesenian Begambang, Tarian Lukah Gilo, Zikir Berdah, Tarian Bejolo dan Candi Muaro Jambi yang merupakan komplek percandian terbesar di asia tenggara yang luasnya mencapai 3981 Hektar. Candi Muaro Jambi masuk dalam daftar UNESCO World Heritage. Candi Muara Jambi juga menunjukan adanya peradaban Hindu-budha pada masa silam diabad 7-12 Masehi, yang kemungkinan besar merupakan peninggalan kerajaan Sriwijaya dan Kerajaan Melayu (Wikipedia, 2020). Komplek percandian ini terletak di kecamatan Maro Sebo. Jarak tempuh yang di butuhkan ke kecamatan ini sepanjang 26 kilometer dari pusat kota Jambi. Potensi wisata yang di miliki oleh Kab. Muaro Jambi ini tentunya akan memiliki effect multiplier sehingga dapat memberikan dampak perekonomian yang besar bagi masyarakat lokal khususnya masyarakat yang ada di desa Danau Lamo Kec. Maro Sebo. Berdasarkan prasurvey dan hasil diskusi bersama mitra yaitu komunitas mahligai budaya permasalahan-permasalahan utama yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat adalah: (1)Belum pahamnya perangkat desa dan masyarakat didesa Danau Lamo apa itu wisata budaya dan manfaat adanya wisata budaya dan bagaimana melestarikan budayanya. (2)Tidak adanya pemetaan yang detail mengenai potensi budaya yang dimiliki masyarakat di Desa Danau Lamo Kab. Muaro Jambi. (3)Tidak adanya media seperti video atau Web (E-Tourism) yang memfasilitasi potensi budaya yang di miliki oleh masyarakat di desa Danau lamo sehingga kesulitan bagi masyarakat umum untuk mengetahui informasi budaya di desa Danau Lamo ini. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan selama 6 bulan yang dimulai dari bulan Mei sampai dengan bulan Oktober 2021. pada tahap awal, tim pengbadian akan melakukan koordinasi dengan mitra, perangkat desa dan masyarakat di desa Danau Lamo untuk mengatur waktu pelaksanaan pengabdian khususnya dalam hal sosialisasi mengenai wisata budaya kepada masyarakat di Desa Danau Lamo. Setelah kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dan tingkat pengetahuan masyarakatnya meningkat selanjutnya tim pengabdian bersama mitra, perangkat desa dan masyarakat melakukan pemetaan secara detail potensi-potensi budaya seperti budaya TKUD, Begambang yang di miliki Desa tersebut dan selanjutnya pembuatan video dari masing-masing budaya dan pembuatan web (E-Toursim). Kegiatan pengabdian ini, telah melakukan pelatihan, pembuatan web dan Video. Agar pelaksanaan pengabdian ini benar- benar bermanfaat, tim pengabdian akan melakukan pemantauan terhadap hasil output dari pengabdian ini.
Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Menuju Graduasi Melalui Evaluasi Sumatif Pengabdian pada Perempuan Wirausaha Penerima Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) di Kecamatan Jambi Timur
Authors: Wediawati Besse , Setiawati Rike , Ihsan Mohammad , Ratnawati Rts , Elliyana Dessy
Published: December 2022

Kota jambi sebagai salah satu kota yang menerima program keluarga harapan, terdapat 11 kecamatan yang telah Terdapat 14.314 KPM yang menerima program tersebut. Untuk pencapaian tujuan ini program keluarga harapan memiliki target yaitu 20% dari KPM sehingga mereka dapat mencapai taraf kehidupan yang lebih baik yaitu di atas pra sejahtera atau graduasi mandiri. pengabdian sebelumnya dilakukan pendampingan dengan melakukan pelatihan digital dan pembentukan Kelompok Usaha Bersama (KUBE) dengan sistem syariah. Namun, pembentukan KUBE ini perlu di follow up kembali agar dapat menghasilkan kebermanfaatan yang maksimal. Pendampingan kembali perlu dilakukan dari kegiatan pengabdian sebelumnya untuk mengetahui sejauh mana efektifitas maupun hasil pelatihan dan pembentukan KUBE ini berdampak pada usaha yang mereka jalankan sehingga dapat meningkatkan pendapatkan mereka untuk kedepannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyusun rencana strategis dalam pengembangan menuju graduasi melalui evaluasi sumatif pada perempuan wirausaha penerima program keluarga harapan (PKH) di kecamatan Jambi Timur.
Resistance and Suffering
Authors: Schröer Frederik
Published: December 2022

This article traces forms of resistance in the early Tibetan diaspora (c. 1959–79) in India as both political and emotional practices. It thereby seeks to make productive recent insights of research into the history of emotions for the study of migration and diaspora in general and Tibetan exile in particular. It zooms in on resistance and suffering as key concepts of Tibetan diasporic public discourse, both constituting complex semantic networks that entangle elements from Tibetan and Buddhist heritage as well as the refugees’ historical experiences. The article demonstrates the centrality of emotions to exilic morality and moral renegotiations, by probing into their historical effectivity and change. Furthermore, it will show how these concepts and practices are temporalised. This will uncover the ways in which key concepts such as resistance and suffering establish and negotiate multiple temporal relations to diverse pasts, presents and futures.
Financial Literacy in Malaysia, 2015–2018
Authors: Loke Yiing Jia , Chin Phaik Nie , Sahul Hamid Fazelina
Published: December 2022

This paper provides an overview of the state of financial literacy of Malaysians using data from the OECD (INFE) Financial Literacy Survey conducted in year 2015 and 2018. Besides the three components of financial literacy, namely, financial knowledge, financial attitude and financial behaviour, this paper also analyses the financial vulnerability of individuals. The effects of socio-demographic factors excluding gender are significant in determining financial literacy levels. Generally, Malaysians do not think that they have high financial knowledge, and the objective financial knowledge assessment reflects this as less than 40% of the respondents meet the minimum financial knowledge target score. There are no significant differences in the level of financial knowledge between 2015 and 2018 but financial attitude towards money usage worsened in 2018 compared to 2015. However, in terms of financial behaviour, Malaysians are generally active savers, set long-term financial goals, make considered and informed purchases, and keep a close watch on their personal affairs. Malaysians are financially vulnerable, but they seem more prepared in weathering the storm and having financial cushions for emergencies in 2018 compared to 2015. The findings suggest more effort is needed in educating Malaysians on fundamental financial concepts and ways to enhance their financial cushion.
Political Connection Types and Corporate Tax Avoidance: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Tee Chwee Ming , Teoh Teng-Tenk Melissa , Hooy Chee Wooi
Published: December 2022

This study examines whether dissimilar types of politically connected firms (PCFs) are related to corporate tax avoidance. Additionally, it investigates whether this association is moderated by chief executive officer (CEO) shareholding and institutional ownership. Using the dataset of Malaysian public listed companies from 2002 till 2018, our findings suggest that PCFs are associated with higher corporate tax avoidance which is largely driven by older PCFs and government-linked companies (GLCs). Further analyses reveal that the association between older PCFs and GLCs and higher corporate tax avoidance is stronger in firms with higher CEO shareholding and institutional ownership.
Too Much Debt and Budget Deficit on Fiscal Sustainability: Do Institutions Matter?
Authors: Malik Cahyadin , Tamat Sarmidi , Norlin Khalid , Law Siong Hook
Published: December 2022

The current study estimates threshold levels of the public debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio and the budget deficit for 106 developing and 36 developed countries from 1996 to 2018. A PCA-based fiscal sustainability indicator is also constructed and a dynamic panel threshold regression is employed. The main findings reveal a threshold effect in the public debt-to-GDP ratio and budget deficit fiscal sustainability nexus. The public debt-to-GDP ratio and budget deficit are beneficial in maintaining fiscal sustainability at lower or upper threshold levels in different institutional indicators. The highest threshold level of the public debt-to-GDP ratio was 59.56% for developed countries and 64.87% for developing countries. The highest threshold level of budget deficit-to-GDP ratio was 0.41% for developed countries and 3.34% for developing countries. Three institutional indicators contribute significantly to the threshold estimation: regulatory quality, the rule of law and control of corruption. Policymakers are advised to maintain certain threshold points to ensure a fiscally sustainable level. The quality of law enforcement and control of corruption should also be improved.
Book Review: A Brief History of Equality
Authors: Selvaratnam Viswanathan
Published: December 2022

Piketty, T. (2022). A Brief History of Equality. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
CORRELATION ANALYSIS AND CROSS-PRINT BETWEEN THE SEVERAL CHARACTERS OF LOCAL GOGO RICE CULTIVARS (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Samudin Sakka , Maemunah Maemunah , Made Usman , Ete Andi , Mustakim Mustakim , Darmin Saharil
Published: December 2022

The relationship between several characters of yields is very important for developing effective selection criteria. The total correlation between the result character and the result component may be misleading as a result of its relationship with other characters. Separating the total correlation into direct and indirect effects provides a more significant explanation of the cause of the relationship between dependent variables such as yield and independent variables such as yield components. This study aims to determine several traits that can be used to make selections indirectly and directly to increase the yield of upland rice. This research has been carried out on agricultural land in the village of Tamarenja (Kalama), Sindue District, Donggala Regency. Starting from August to December 2019, using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with seven genotypic cultivars and three groups of cultivars so that there were twenty one experimental plots. The results showed that the number of leaves, leaf length, number of tillers, number of productive tillers, flowering age, thickness of seeds and weight of 1000 grains had a positive and significant correlation to yield. Flowering age, 1000 grain weight, and number of tillers are some of the characteristics that have a high direct effect and significant correlation to upland rice yield.
COVID-19 and the workplace of higher educational institutions in developing market economies: Lessons, policy options and the emerging new normal
Authors: Agba Michael Sunday , Ocheni Regina Ingekem , Ocheni Stephen Ikani , Ettah Godwin , Abang Pius Otu , Paul Salisu Ojonemi , Agba Grace Eleojo Michael
Published: December 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a global health crisis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2020, has affected entire sectors of the globe, including the educational sector of developing market economies. This paper attempts to add value to the extant literature and debates on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace of higher educational institutions in developing market economies (WHEIDMEs). Using content analysis and a multiple perspective approach (MPA) that is mainly descriptive, the paper argues that beyond the generic view of the catastrophic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on tertiary educational institutions in developing market economies and the world in general, the pandemic has propelled positive lessons and changes in the management and administration of higher educational institutions (HEIs) in developing market economies. Agba, Ocheni, and Agba (2020) revealed that the COVID-19 outbreak has altered and transformed the fabric of the workplace. The study recommends, among others, that managers of HEIs in developing market economies should build capacity in the area of information and communication technology (ICT), seek adequate funding for the sector from relevant authorities, and take steps that will prepare the educational industry for future emergencies and shocks. Conclusively, lessons leading to pragmatic policy options that are collaborative, adaptive, innovative, and digital are the emerging new normal in HEIs in developing market economies. The study is significant because the findings, lessons, and recommendations of the paper will to a large extent, if adopted, enhance the effective management of HEIs in developing market economies.
Assessing the role of competitiveness estimation as an advisory strategic factor in manufacturing firms: A literature review
Authors: Konstantinidis Christos , Kountios George , Kourtesi Sofia , Antoniadis Ioannis , Kostyuk Alexander
Published: December 2022

Competitiveness estimation is a crucial matter both at the firm and the national level. Consequently, the justification of the factors creating a competitive advantage combining with the ways which affect them and especially in manufacturing firms hold great importance because they perform as an advisory tool for the selection of the proper strategy for them. To provide a specific framework and to study the way in which specific factors affect the competitiveness of manufacturing firms a literature review was conducted. Papers from 1967 to 2022 were selected including all the existing methodologies for competitiveness estimation (Porter’s Five Diamonds and financial indexes) and their main results were presented. The main results of this work show the relationship between the variables used for the competitiveness estimation as well as the existence of the effect of different factors on it such as profitability, market share, and advertising as instruments for advice in choosing the best approach. Specifically, the effect of profitability on market share and vice versa is generally seen as well as the effect of factors such as customer satisfaction, tradition, etc.
Efficacy and perceived satisfaction of 3-year SLIT in children with allergic rhinitis and asthma: A pilot study in real-life .
Authors: Manti Sara , Tropea Giulia Maria Diletta , Ledda Caterina , Parisi Giuseppe Fabio , Papale Maria , Compalati Enrico , Frati Franco , Leonardi Salvatore
Published: December 2022

Background. Despite the presence of robust evidence, very
sparse data are available on the efficacy of allergen immunotherapy
(AIT) on selected patients in  real-life. Moreover, the obtained
data does not ever fit with the general population; thus, the
translation and the use of data obtained from randomized clinical trials
(RCTs) in  real-practice can be questionable. Accordingly, we
aimed to evaluate in  real-life efficacy and perceived
satisfaction of 3-year sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in a pediatric
population with with allergic rhinitis and/or asthma.
Methods. A pilot, monocenter, retrospective cohort,
 real-life study was performed. 153 children who fulfilled the
criteria for allergic rhinitis and asthma and mono- or poly-sensitized
were enrolled. A standardized questionnaire on perceived efficacy,
rescue medication, disease control, number of exacerbations, quality of
life, and perceived satisfaction was administered to each patient.
Results. 70 patients (49 males, 21 females; mean age, 14.3±1.9
years) were included in the final analysis. All 70 patients received
SLIT for up to three years, with 100% treatment adherence throughout
the study duration. Significant improvement in symptoms and quality of
life was reported (p<0.01). A significant decrease in disease
severity, rescue medication use, and sleep disturbances was reported
(p<0.01). A significant improvement was also recorded in
school performance (p<0.01).  60/70 (85.7%) of all
enrolled patients declared themselves  very  satisfied,
6/70 (8.57%)  much satisfied, and 4/60 (5.71%) 
satisfied.  Conclusions. We firstly showed the efficacy
and perceived satisfaction of 3-year SLIT in a paediatric population,
with 100% treatment adherence throughout the study duration, in 
real-life.
Antimicrobial resistance during COVID-19 pandemic: alternatives to combat bacterial infections.
Authors: Bhardwaj Ankit , Gupta Rachna
Published: December 2022

The pandemic of antimicrobial resistance with the paucity of new classes
of antibiotics is one of the global threats warranting immediately
actionable strategies. The widespread and inappropriate use of
broad-spectrum and last-resort antibiotics during the first, second and
third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic require a multidisciplinary
approach to address this issue. The current pipeline has only 43
antibiotic candidates targeting the WHO priority pathogens and the
majority are modifications of previously known classes with already
existing cross-resistance. Preserving the power of existing antibiotics
by their regulated use and prevention of the spread of pathogens through
infection prevention and control seems the only possible solution to
defer the AMR crisis. Meanwhile, numerous alternative avenues are
present like antimicrobial peptides, phage therapy, probiotics,
prebiotics and synbiotics, eligo-biotics, phage-endolysins,
anti-virulence therapy, targeting pattern recognition receptors,
phytochemicals, antimicrobial enzymes CRISPR-Cas mediated gene
disruption, efflux pump inhibitor, vaccines, monoclonal and polyclonal
antibodies are currently available to fight antibiotics resistance and
reduce dependence on antibiotics. These alternatives must satisfy the
criteria for safety, efficacy and affordability for translation in
clinical use. This review provides an overview of various promising,
potential and under investigative strategies, as alternatives to
antibiotics, their mechanism of action, current status, challenges in
their commercialization and future scope. Keywords: COVID-19,
antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, antibiotics alternatives.
Impacts of Satellite Reentry on Atmospheric Composition in the Era of Mega-Constellations: Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Ferreira José P. , Huang Ziyu , Nomura Ken-ichi , Wang Joseph
Published: December 2022

The number of orbiting satellites has increased significantly and in an
unrestricted and unregulated manner in recent years. This trend is
expected to continue with ongoing plans from the commercial space sector
to build mega-constellations of microsatellites. However, the effect of
satellite demise during reentry on Earth’s atmosphere has only been
lightly studied, and the long-term impact remains unknown.

This poster presents, to our knowledge, the first Reactive Force Field
(ReaxFF) Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation study on the atmospheric
chemical mechanisms and byproducts generated by satellite reentry.
Simulations are carried out to resolve chemical reactions and byproducts
for Aluminum – a typical satellite structure constituent – under
reentry conditions. MD simulation results are used to estimate the
presence of oxides and predict the accumulated increase of reentry
byproducts in the mesosphere when compared with that from meteoroids
entering atmosphere and other natural sources. A methodology to estimate
the residence time of these substances in the atmosphere is also
presented so as to evaluate the polluting potential of
mega-constellations reentry events.
Numerical modeling and data-worth analysis for characterizing the architecture and dissolution rates of a multicomponent DNAPL source
Authors: Estrada Andres Eduardo Prieto , Widdowson Mark , Stewart Lloyd
Published: December 2022

A numerical solute transport model was history matched to a
high-resolution monitoring dataset to characterize a multicomponent
source of nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) and evaluate the uncertainty
of estimated parameters. The dissolution of NAPL mass was simulated
using the SEAM3D solute transport model with spatially-varying NAPL
saturations and mass transfer rate coefficients, representing the
heterogenous architecture of the source zone. Source zone parameters
were simultaneously estimated using PEST from aqueous-phase
concentrations measured in a multilevel monitoring transect and from
mass recovery rates measured at extraction wells during a controlled
field experiment. Data-worth analyses, facilitated by PEST ancillary
software, linked maximum aqueous-phase concentrations of all compounds
to reductions in prior uncertainty of mass transfer coefficients. In
turn, transient concentrations of the most soluble NAPL fraction
constrained the source mass estimation. Accurately estimating the source
mass and reducing prior uncertainties was possible by removing
concentrations measured during early NAPL dissolution stages, identified
as prior-data conflicts using the iterative ensemble smoother
PESTPP-iES. Prior-based Monte Carlo analyses highlighted model
limitations for representing sub-grid-scale heterogeneity of source zone
architecture and NAPL dissolution, yet history-matching of final
dissolution stages measured at multilevel ports eliminated parameter
bias and produced long-term projections of source depletion with
multistage behavior. Including mass discharge constraints further
improved the accuracy of source mass estimation, complementing
multilevel monitoring constraints on the source architecture and mass
transfer coefficients
Decentralization and rural development: case study of Ukraine
Authors:   National Aerospace University ‘Kharkiv Aviation Institute’, Ukraine, Bezpartochnyi Maksym , Britchenko Igor ,   Higher Institute of Insurance and Finance, Bulgaria
Published: December 2022

The formation of state-building processes requires the development of various sectors of the economy, and agriculture is no exception. In Ukraine, administrative-territorial reform was carried out, which led to the formation of administrative-territorial regulations (decentralization) – the creation of amalgamated territorial communities. Such formations are concentrated in cities, urban-type settlements and rural areas. The decentralization process has actively influenced the rural development in Ukraine. The aim of the study is to determine the directions of rural development in the decentralization process in Ukraine. It is based on the analysis of the current regulatory framework of Ukraine and the results of monitoring the decentralization process, as well as the assessment of the spheres of rural development in Ukraine (economic, social, environmental). The number of amalgamated territorial communities and residents, including ones in rural areas of Ukraine was analyzed. An assessment of the dynamics main indicators of agricultural activity in Ukraine was carried out, positive and negative trends were identified. A comparative analysis was conducted of the existing concept of rural development, based on state subsidies and the new one – through active investment in agriculture, development of promising activities in rural areas, attracting more actors and their collaboration. The results of study are the justification of current paradigm of rural development in Ukraine and the formation of appropriate concept. Prospects for rural development in decentralization are the introduction of entrepreneurship, diversification of agricultural production, investment in agriculture, increasing the economic entities in rural areas, increasing of employees and wages, introduction of organic agricultural production.
Analysis of factors affecting zero-waste food consumption in schools
Authors:   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia, Deksne Juta , Litavniece Lienite ,   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia, Zvaigzne Anda ,   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia, Lonska Jelena ,   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia, Kodors Sergejs ,   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia
Published: December 2022

The research aims to identify the factors affecting food waste and waste generation in schools and, consequently, barriers to zero-waste food consumption based on a systematic review of literature for the period 2015-2022. The research employed qualitative methods: systematic literature review, analysis and synthesis, as well as the monographic method. The literature review examined 1702 research papers and the abstracts. Using a PRISMA 2020 flow diagram, 54 papers were selected from the ScienceDirect, Scopus and Google Scholar databases for an in-depth analysis. Based on the literature review, 8 groups of factors that affected the generation of food waste in schools in the consumption process were identified: demographical, political, school food policy, environmental, socio-economic, personal/human, physical/human and geographical. The factors identified and aggregated might provide a basis for further discussions on zero-waste food consumption and food waste reduction in schools, as well as specific actions to optimize school food consumption and promote effective food and food waste management.
Torque recovery of the maxillary incisors with a modified double J retractor in a Class II division 2 case treated with clear aligners
Authors: Liaw Johnny J. L. , Tai Sandra K. , Huang Greg
Published: December 2022

A patient with a Class II division 2 malocclusion is presented, illustrating the application of a modified double J retractor (DJR) and palatal miniscrews along with clear aligners to correct the malocclusion and normalize the incisor torque. In terms of incisor torque recovery, a nonextraction approach might be a good choice if the Class II correction could be successfully achieved with total arch distalization. When maxillary molar distalization was limited by anatomical boundaries, the treatment plan was changed to bilateral maxillary first premolar extractions, which led to even more retroclination of the maxillary incisors after space closure. Anterior interdental miniscrews were used to intrude the maxillary incisors. A modified DJR and palatal miniscrews were used to regain torque and achieve palatal root movement of the maxillary incisors. The treatment effects and biomechanical designs were evaluated for torque recovery of the retroclined maxillary incisors.
El Cannabis y su Transición Social de Narcótico a Uso Alternativo
Authors: Marín Guerrero Darlin Vanessa , Arenas Sánchez Josué , Márquez Mejía Brian Mauricio , Atahualpa Clavijo Jonathan Stiven , Carrillo Mesa Dan Jauver , Murillo Lozano Alejandra
Published: December 2022

El cáñamo es una planta de tipo sativa que se utiliza frecuentemente en la rama medicinal para el tratamiento de dolencias y afecciones gracias a los más de quinientos componentes químicos que posee, aunque es especialmente utilizada por su alto contenido de cannabidiol (CBD) y su bajo contenido de tetrahidrocannabinol (THC). El proyecto pretende desarrollar alternativas complementarias en productos comestibles a base de esta planta haciendo usode los dos componentes mencionados con anterioridad suministrándolos en las cantidades y porcentajes que, dentro del marco regulatorio colombiano, es totalmente permitido con el fin de contrarrestar los efectos adversos del otro; estos productos podrán ser utilizados como complemento en las dolencias comunes con el propósito de mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas que las padecen teniendo la certeza de que no generaran efectos secundariosa largo plazo, para ello, se implementaron estrategias de investigación que permitieron recolectar de información y aplicar las técnicas de muestreo expuestas por William G. CocHran en su libro denominado del mismo modo, logrando establecer los principales temores sociales que impiden el avance exponencial de la industria de cannabis y sus diferentes aplicaciones en el campo comercial
Modelo de Jardín Vertical con Vegetación Ornamental en la Sede SENA Metalmecánica Malambo
Authors: Correa Jiménez Karina Fernanda
Published: December 2022

La preocupación ambiental en escala global ha impulsado la tendencia del “movimiento verde” para actuar en contra de factores como el calentamiento global, la contaminación del agua, del aire y pérdida del hábitat (Buraglia et al., 2011). Para este estudio, se hace un enfoque específico en los sistemas de jardinería vertical aplicado al espacio público exterior como alternativa para mejoramiento y aumento de áreas verdes que puedan adaptarse a las condiciones del lugar.El objetivo de esta investigación es proponer un modelo de jardín vertical con vegetación ornamental para espacios exteriores de la sede SENA METALMECÁNICA MALAMBO. El uso de jardines verticales se percibe como un elemento decorativo y de lujo en grandes fachadas de las principales ciudades del mundo, pero más allá de un lujo ofrece importantes beneficios para las comunidades y el medio ambiente. Con este proyecto se busca plantear una estrategia bioclimática que pueda ser ampliamente replicable, mediante el aprovechamiento del uso de la vegetación en los espacios públicos, contemplando los aspectos de sustentabilidad de fácil construcción, conservación, bajo costo, adaptable al clima y plantas endémicas del lugar.Este trabajo de investigación permite conocer la importancia de espacios verdes como estrategia para el fortalecimiento del medio ambiente desde lo visual hasta las condiciones de  trabajo.A través de la educación ambiental los instructores, aprendices y funcionarios de la sede aprendan a vincular sus funciones con la conservación y protección del ambiente. Beneficios importantes: mejora en la calidad del aire exterior, mejora en la estética, incrementa la biodiversidad y promueve la agricultura urbana