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Comparison of Serum Levels of SIL-2R, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α, CRP, ESR and Fibrinogen in Patients with Active and Inactive Behçet’s Disease
Authors: Osman  AVCI Ali
Published: October 2023

Behçet's disease (BD) is a chronic inflammatory illness that affects the entire body and is characterized by recurring episodes of oral aphthae, ocular and cutaneous lesions, and scrotal or vaginal ulcerations. The involvement of other organs and systems increases mortality in addition to the significant morbidity. This study involved a total of 40 participants, 20 of whom were healthy controls and 20 of whom were patients (of the 20 Behçet's patients, 12 (60%) were in the active phase and 8 (40%) were in the inactive phase). There was no therapy being given to any of the 20 patients that would have affected their cytokine levels. Only young men made up the patient and control groups because both early onset and male sex are signs of poor prognosis. The ELISA method was used to measure the levels of serum cytokines. The statistical analysis of the derived numerical values employed the Mann-Whitney U Test. We found a significant correlation between serum cytokine levels and classical acute phase markers in active Behçet’s patients. ESR (P < 0,001), CRP (P < 0,001), fibrinogen (P < 0,001), IL-10 (P < 0,001), IL-6 (P < 0,001), SIL-2R (P < 0,001) and TNFα (P < 0,001). There was no statistically significant difference in serum levels of classical acute phase markers ESR (P = 0,746), CRP (P = 0,476) and fibrinogen (P = 0,940) when inactive Behçet’s patients and healthy controls were compared. However, serum levels of IL-10 (P < 0,001), IL-6 (P = 0,001), SIL-2R (P < 0,001) and TNFα (P = 0,001) were statistically different between inactive Behcet's patients and the control group. Our research shows that even in the inactive phase, serum cytokine levels of Behçet’s patients are much higher than the healthy control group. However, the levels of ESR, CRP and fibrinogen, which are classical acute phase markers, were found at normal levels in Behçet’s patients in the inactive phase. These findings show that measurement of serum interleukin levels will enable us to take preventive measures for morbidity and mortality follow-up of Behçet's patients.
DYNAMICS OF KINESIOPHOBIA AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING PARAMETERS IN THE ELDERLY ADULTS WITH SARCOPENIC OBESITY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
Authors: Koval Nazar P. , Aravitska Mariia H.
Published: October 2023

Aim: to determine the effectiveness of a physical therapy program for the elderly with sarcopenic obesity in terms of the kinesiophobia and physical functioning parameters.

Materials and methods: We examined 106 elderly people, who were divided into 3 groups. The control group consisted of individuals with normal body weight and they had no sarcopenia. The main group 1 consisted of individuals with sarcopenic obesity and a weak therapeutic alliance; they were given general recommendations for modifying the diet and expanding physical activity. The main group 2 included patients with a strong therapeutic alliance. A one-year physical therapy program with the use of kinesitherapy, massage, dietary intervention, patient education, the elements of cognitive training and occupation therapy was developed for them. The dynamics were assessed by Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, Fullerton Fitness Test, Edmonton Frail Scale.

Results: Elderly people with sarcopenic obesity have a high level of kinesiophobia (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale), their physical status (coordination, balance, strength, flexibility, endurance, agility) significantly lags behind that of their peers (Fullerton Fitness Test), they suffer from the frailty (Edmonton Frail Scale). After applying the developed physical therapy program, it was possible to state that the individuals of the main group 2 showed a statistically significant (p <0.05) improvement in their physical functioning parameters relative to the indicators of their peers and initial parameters, a reduction in the frailty, decreasing in the level of kinesiophobia. The low level of the therapeutic alliance, despite the awareness of the negative consequences for the health, led to unsatisfactory implementation or non-implementation of the recommendations provided for the elderly with sarcopenic obesity and was associated with no improvement in the physical status, signs of frailty, kinesiophobia.

Conclusions: The developed physical therapy program for elderly patients with sarcopenic obesity against a background of a high level of the therapeutic alliance showed a statistically significant improvement in all studied indicators of kinesiophobia and physical functioning parameters compared to the initial level and the indicators of people with low levels of the therapeutic alliance.
Archaeological and ethnographical data on methods of group hunting for large ungulates among the North Asia population
Authors: Kardash Oleg , Girchenko Ekaterina , Vizgalov Georgy
Published: October 2023

Статья посвящена предварительному обобщению археологических и этнографических данных об охоте в западносибирской тайге – важнейшему источнику для понимания системы общественных отноше-ний и традиционной экономики населения Севера Азии в различные исторические периоды. Она открывает выпуск журнала, посвященного результатам изучения ловчих ям на Западно-Cибирской равнине. Количество таких объектов в ХМАО-Югре и в лесной зоне ЯНАО феноменально. Результаты предварительного изучения си-стем коллективной охоты на крупных копытных позволяют сделать выводы об изменении и развитии структуры древних обществ Севера Западной Сибири.
Beryozov settlement: the archaeozoological research
Authors:   Institute of Plant and Animal Ecology of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yekaterinburg, Lobanova Tatiana V. ,   Scientific and Educational Centre of the Institute for Humanities Education and Sport, Surgut State University, Surgut, Bachura Olga P. ,   Institute of Plant and Animal Ecology of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yekaterinburg,   Scientific and Educational Centre of the Institute for Humanities Education and Sport, Surgut State University, Surgut, Stolbov Vladimir I. ,   “Scientific Production Association “Northern Archaeology – 1” LLC, Nefteyugansk
Published: October 2023

В работе проанализирована остеологическая коллекция (более 1000 остатков) из раскопок Берёзовского городища, датируемых XVIII–XX вв. Состав коллекции определяет не только хозяйственные особенности этого периода, но и специфику утилизации туш животных, а также особенности хозяйственного освоения и использования разных площадок поселения. Наличие значимого количества костей собак позволит в будущем восстановить их облик и породные особенности.
Model Resolusi Konflik Pembangunan Jalan Tol Padang- Pekanbaru Trase 4,2 - 36 Km
Authors: Anggraini Dewi , Mhd Fajri  , Syaifuddin Islami
Published: October 2023

Pembangunan Jalan tol Padang-Pekanbaru telah diresmikan oleh Presiden Joko Widodo pada tanggal 9 Februari 2018. Secara keseluruhan jalan tol ini terdiri dari 5 seksi yaitu seksi 1 Padang-Sicincin sepanjang 28 km,setalah perubahan trase menjadi 36 km, seksi 2 Sicincin-Payakumbuh sepanjang 78 km, seksi 3 Payakumbuh-Pangkalan sepanjang 45 km, seksi 4 Pangkalan-Bangkinang sepanjang 56 km, dan seksi 5 Bangkinang-Pekanbaru sepanjang 37 km, dengan total jarak 244 km. Pada saat ini sedang berlangsung proses pembebasan lahan dan proses konstruksi pada trase 4,2 - 36 km. Akan tetapi, dalam proses pembangunannya masih banyak persoalan, salah satu nya adanya penolakan dari berbagai elemen masyarakat adat di beberapa kecamatan di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman terkait dengan pembebasan lahan. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan keterlibatan semua pihak dalam upaya resolusi konflik, terutama masyarakat adat setempat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menjelaskan model resolusi konflik pembangunan jalan tol trase 4,2 km-36 km. Teori yang digunakan adalah konsep konflik dan resolusi konflik. Metode penelitian adalah kualitatif dengan studi kasus. Pemilihan informan dengan purposive sampling dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan temuan di lapangan ada beberapa model resolusi konflik dalam pembangunan jalan tol Padang-Sicincin Trase 4,2-36 km, yaitu negosiasi, fasilitasi dialog, mediasi dan kompensasi/sewa lahan
Meningkatkan Kualitas Pendidikan melalui Kepemimpinan Administrasi yang Efektif
Authors: Edi Sucipto  , Bestari Putri , Nurhizrah Gistituati
Published: October 2023

Kepemimpinan administrasi yang efektif memiliki peran penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di sekolah. Artikel ini membahas tentang bagaimana kepemimpinan administrasi yang efektif dapat meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Penulis melakukan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik wawancara dan observasi pada kepala sekolah yang dianggap memiliki kepemimpinan administrasi yang efektif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan administrasi yang efektif meliputi kemampuan untuk membangun visi dan misi yang jelas, mengembangkan strategi dan rencana tindakan yang tepat, serta membangun budaya organisasi yang kuat. Selain itu, kepemimpinan administrasi yang efektif juga memperhatikan pengembangan sumber daya manusia, kolaborasi, dan pengelolaan sumber daya yang efisien. Dengan mengimplementasikan kepemimpinan administrasi yang efektif, sekolah dapat meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan dan mencapai tujuan pendidikan yang diinginkan.
Digital Census And Sustainable Development: Evaluating The Accuracy And Reliability Of Digital Census Data
Authors: Younus Muhammad , Zuly Qodir
Published: October 2023

This study looks at the quality and dependability of digital census data in the context of sustainable development. The study compares digital census approaches traditional paper-based systems using a mixed-methods approach, concentrating on data quality, accessibility, and their contribution to sustainable development goals. The results show that digital census data is more accurate and reliable than traditional techniques, with fewer errors and inconsistencies. Furthermore, digital data is more accessible and easier to evaluate, allowing for better-informed decision-making for long-term development. However, obstacles such as the digital gap and privacy concerns must be solved for digital census methodologies to be implemented successfully. This paper demonstrates how digital census data may greatly help sustainable development by providing accurate, reliable, and easily accessible information. Digital census methodologies can be essential in designing a sustainable future by solving recognized hurdles and exploiting digital technology benefits.
Implementasi Kebijakan Revitalisasi Pasar Tradisional Sei Sikambing Kota Medan
Authors: Dini Ariani  , Tunggul Sihombing
Published: October 2023

Keadaaan pasar tradisional yang kumuh, dengan sampah berserakan di mana-mana, terkadang ada air yang tergenang di jalan, pedagang yang tidak beraturan, membuat masyarakat merasa kurang nyaman ketika berbelanja di pasar tradisional sangat memprihatinkan berbanding terbalik dengan pasar modern yang bersih dan tertata dengan rapi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik sampling untuk menggali informasi yang akan menjadi dasar penelitian ini menggunakan teknik snowball sampling. Untuk melakukan validasi informasi yang ditemukan menggunakan triangulasi data Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Tahapan proses revitalisasi meliputi sasaran kebijakan yang sudah sesuai dengan kebutuhan masyarakat, sumber daya yang sudah cukup memadai untuk mendukung kebijakan revitalisasi Pasar Sei Sikambing, karakteristik organisasi pelaksana yang mementingkan kepentingan masyarakat, disposisi sesuai dengan tahapan-tahapan yang dilakukan mengikuti alur yang ditentukan sehingga kebijakan tersebut tepat sasaran, komunikasi dilakukan dengan adanya koordinasi antar pelaksana kebijakan dan juga masyarakat, dan kondisi sosial yang perlu adanya kesadaran dari masyarakat selain itu lokasi yang terletak di persimpangan jalan sering sekali menimbulkan kemacetan dan kesadaran masyarakat pasar akan peraturan pasar dan penegakan dari pengelola pasar yang dirasa masih kurang tegas, serta kondisi ekonomi terdapat hambatan berupa seperti tata lokasi toko modern (minimarket) yang berdekatan dengan Pasar Sei Sikambing,. Kondisi politik yang stabil dibuktikan dengan dukungan dari Pemerintah Kota Medan
Tingkat Adopsi Petani Terhadap Sistem Tanam Jajar Legowo (Studi Kasus Di Kecamatan Batang Anai Kabupaten Padang Pariaman)
Authors: Sandra Dewi  , Dewi, Rahmat Syahni  , Zulvera
Published: October 2023

This study examines the factors that influence the level of farmer adoption of the jajar legowo planting system in Kecamatan Batang Anai, Kabupaten Padang Pariaman. This research was conducted from April to June 2022 on 8 farmer groups that implemented the jajar legowo planting system in 2021. The objectives of this study were: to analyze the adoption rate of farmers towards the jajar legowo planting system in Kecamatan Batang Anai Kabupaten Padang Pariaman. This study uses a survey method with a quantitative approach in collecting data from a population of farmers who apply the jajar legowo planting system in 2021 with a sample of 112 farmers. The analytical tools used for this study were obtained from the calculation of the total score divided by the number of questions. Then the interval class was determined with the following details: (1) Not applying or low (15-35), (2) Partial or moderate (36-56), and (3) Applying completely or high (˃56). The results showed that the level of farmer adoption of the jajar legowo planting system in Kecamatan Batang Anai Kabupaten Padang Pariaman was assessed from the level of technical application of cultivation of the jajar legowo planting system recommended by the Center for the Study of Agricultural Technology in the medium category with 36-56 intervals which included the following activities: processing land, making plant rows, planting, fertilizing, weeding and controlling Plant Pest Organisms. Conclusions and recommendations  From this research, education, cosmopolitan as an indicator of farmer characteristics variables need to be improved, one of which is by increasing farmers' knowledge through training and technical guidance and intensity of extension meetings with farmers, implementing group or individual extension methods and increasing farmers' ability to utilize and access information media
Implementasi Pelatihan Calon Anggota Satpam Bagi Penyedia Jasa Pengamanan di Kabupaten Kampar
Authors: Hendro Wahyudi  , Ardiansah  , Bagio Kadaryanto
Published: October 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi pelatihan calon anggota satpam bagi penyedia jasa pengamanan di Kabupaten Kampar Berdasarkan Peraturan Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 tentang Pengamanan  Swakarsa. Tulisan ini merujuk pada Teori Negara Hukum, Teori Kepatuhan Hukum dan Teori Kepastian Hukum. Populasi dan sampel berasal dari  narasumber–narasumber yang relevan dengan penelitian. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah primer, sekunder dan tersier; teknik pengumpulan data: observasi, wawancara terstruktur dan studi dokumen (kepustakaan). Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa implementasi pelatihan calon anggota satpam bagi penyedia jasa pengamanan di Kabupaten Kampar berdasarkan regulasi tersebut belum berjalan dengan sebagaimana mestinya. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan keseluruhan Badan Usaha Jasa Pengamanan resmi (memiliki SIO) yaitu PT Raja Perkasa Sakti, PT Ganda Prabu Nusantara, PT Pandawa Satria Nusantara, PT Hariyura Inti Utama dan PT Army yang masih belum melakukan pembentukan anggota Satpam melalui tahap pelatihan dan justru mempekerjakan anggota Satpamnya tersebut di 7 perusahaan swasta di Kabupaten Kampar pada tahun 2021
The Role Of School Principals In Enhancing Job Satisfaction Of Administrative Staff At SMAN 3 Batanghari
Authors: Rosa Pina Septiana. S  , Mohamad Muspawi  , Muhammad Sofwan
Published: October 2023

This research discusses the role of school principals in enchancing job satisfaction of administrative staff at SMAN 3 Batanghari. The aim of this research is to describe the actions taken by principals as well as the obstacles encountered by principals and the methods or solutions used by principals in their efforts to enhance job satisfaction of the administrative staff of SMAN 3 Batanghari school. The research  method  used  is  qualitative, involving  the  school principal, and head of administrative ffairs as  respondents. Data  were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the research indicate that the at SMAN 3 Batanghari is quite positive, looking by job, salary, colleagues, superiors, advancement and working environment in SMAN 3 Batanghari, The obstacles by school principals in increasing the job satisfaction of school administrative staff are the lack of qualified civil servant staff The solution by school principals improving the job satisfaction of the administrative staff of SMAN 3 Batanghari is empower the community and the grad education with professional qualifications in the field of management. The school controls the management and using of available resources in the school, and enhances training to improve the skills of administrative staff
PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN LABA DAN LIKUIDITAS TERHADAP KUALITAS LABA PT. ASIA SEJAHTERA MINA TBK TAHUN 2020-2022
Authors: Pangaribuan Christin Loria , Tobing Agustim Jamal Lumban , Butarbutar Michael Alberto , Br. Meliala Enjel Margaretha , Sipayung Rizki Christian
Published: October 2023

To determine the effect of profit growth on profit quality in trading companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020-2022, to determine the effect of liquidity on profit quality in trading companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2020-2022. This study used the Descriptive Quantitative research method. The type of data the author uses is secondary data. This research was conducted from May 2023 to June 2023 at PT Asia Sejahtra Mina Tbk and used financial statement data of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange obtained through http://www.idx.co.id. The results of our research on PT. ASIA SEJAHTERA MINA, Tbk which is listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) shows that the profit growth of PT. ASIA SEJAHTERA MINA, Tbk did not have a significant impact on the quality of profits listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the 2020-2022 period, and the liquidity of PT. ASIA SEJAHTERA MINA, Tbk has a positive impact on the quality of profits listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the 2020-2022 period. From this research PT. ASIA SEJAHTERA MINA, Tbk still cannot cover the liquidity of the profits generated, so the profit growth of this company still has to be improved. By improving product quality, improving the quality of the production/service process to allow for a reduction in the cost/burden of the production/service process, and also increasing the product/service production capability so that profits increase. The phrase to maybe wordy. Consider changing the wording.
Die Konstruktion von Männlichkeit im extrem rechten Terror – eine tiefenhermeneutische Betrachtung des rechtsterroristischen Anschlags in Halle 2019
Authors: Selbmann Regula
Published: October 2023

Der Beitrag untersucht die Konstruktion von Männlichkeit im extrem rechten Terror am Beispiel des Anschlags in Halle 2019. Im Zentrum der Analyse steht eine tiefenhermeneutische Interpretation des Tatvideos, welches vom Täter während der Tat live gestreamt wurde. Es wird gezeigt, dass die Männlichkeitskonstruktion des Täters von Halle eng mit der Unfähigkeit, Ambiguitäten auszuhalten, in Verbindung gebracht werden kann. Darüber hinaus wird veranschaulicht, dass sich die Tat als Initiationsritus in ein männliches (Online‐)Kollektiv und damit als ein Versuch der Mann-Werdung verstehen lässt. Theoretisch gerahmt und diskutiert werden die Ergebnisse vor dem Hintergrund der psychoanalytisch geprägten Arbeiten der kritischen Männlichkeitsforschung von Klaus Theweleit und Rolf Pohl.
On Regulating Chinese Consumer Environmental Behaviour To Reduce Global Warming: Some Reflections
Authors: Li Feiyue , Lo Vai Io , He Yuxing
Published: October 2023

Low-carbon consumption is inevitable for international societies to respond to reduce global warming because it restricts the generation of carbon emissions from the consumer’s side. The consumption behaviours of Chinese consumers are identified as having high level of waste, excessive energy demand, lack of awareness and unreasonable consumption. These high-carbon consumption behaviours should be subject to effective regulatory measures imposed by the Chinese government. This article explores the current policies and practices of China in promoting low-carbon consumption and suggests the Chinese government make clearer rules and standards for the labelling and public procurement of low-carbon products and service expand low-carbon development pilot programs in China and strengthen the education of Chinese consumers.
The Impact of TikTok on Students: A Literature Review
Authors: Regasa Atinafu , Lemmi Ettisa Demelash
Published: October 2023

This literature review aims to explore and summarize the existing research on the impact of TikTok on students. The literature surrounding the impact of TikTok on students is relatively limited but provides valuable insights into several relevant areas. This review examines the effects of TikTok on various aspects of students' lives and life, including academic performance, mental health, social interactions and overall well-being. The findings from this review highlight both the positive and negative impacts of TikTok and provide insights into its risk full potential influence on students.
Windfarms, social acceptability, and the environmental divide in Greece
Authors: Komninou Margarita , Afouxenidis Alex , Souliotis Nikolaos , Karoulas Gerasimos
Published: October 2023

Through a case study of one onshore windfarm project in Greece at its initial permit-granting stage, this article explores how social (un) acceptability at the local level is formed, as well as how and which stakeholders form alliances (or ‘discourse coalitions’) at the local and national level. Focusing on the environmental movement, the article provides empirical evidence from desk-research and interviews to better understand the significant, yet ambiguous, role of environmental NGOs in the national wind-energy development. Amongst others, findings indicate that compared to mainstream multinational environmental NGO’s, national environmental organizations seem to adopt a more critical and active role in debates around wind-power development. Overall, the article argues that environmental NGOs may affect social acceptability in opposite directions (acceptance of technology but disapproval of certain wind energy installations). However, direct involvement in local debates (affecting ‘community acceptance’) seems to be mostly undertaken by national and local environmental NGO’s and geared towards objecting (protest) rather than advocating certain wind-energy projects.
The Nexus between corporate social responsibility and corporate social performance in the Service-Based Enterprises Sector: Insights from Zimbabwe
Authors: Mapokotera Clara , Mataruka Leo T. , Muzurura Joe , Mkumbuzi Walter P.
Published: October 2023

This research paper examines the connection between corporate social responsibility and corporate social performance in the service-based enterprises sector in Zimbabwe. The existing literature lacks consensus on how CSR initiatives can enhance competitiveness, particularly in social business orientation. The study proposes three theories highlighting environmental, social, and governance frameworks as critical elements for achieving sustainable performance in these organisations. The data for this study were collected using a cross-sectional research design. 650 participants who hold senior managerial positions in their organisations in the Harare region completed an online questionnaire. The SmartPLS 4.0 software was used to analyse data and apply the partial least squares approach. This approach helped identify the interrelationships among the measurement components. The empirical results highlight the significance of environmental and philanthropic factors as key drivers of sustainable competitiveness. These findings can assist in strategically managing corporate social responsibility by enabling companies to tailor their social engagement strategies to local environments and specific company contexts. Our research findings can potentially assist managers in developing countries to prioritise their corporate social responsibility activities beyond the charitable quest. By doing so, they can effectively distinguish their engagement and social business initiatives from other organisations in the market.
Climatic variability in the hydrographic basin of the Chalpi Grande river in Napo-Ecuador
Authors: Rengifo Christian  García , Ballén Sixto  Durán
Published: October 2023

The watershed basin of the Chalpi Grande River is located in the Ecuadorian Amazon. This basin has an elevation of over 3200 meters and features the Andean and Amazon ecosystems. Its protection is crucial as the raw water supply of 2.2 m/s in the Quito metropolitan area relies on this river. The purpose of this study is to describe the 31-year (1985-2015) climate variability of temperature, precipitation and flow records of the Chalpi grande River based on the historical records of INAMHI, EPMAPS and FONAG. These records are systematized and filled out based on statistical methods and remote sensors to verify the data. Climate variability has increased in both winter and summer behavior and trends. And climate parameter trends may be affected by atmospheric phenomena, such as potential climate change issues.
Tratamento Radiológico do Câncer do Lábio
Authors: Machado Osolando J.
Published: October 2023

Relatório apresentado ao III° Congresso Argentino de Radiologia e I° Congresso de Radiologia, Córdoba, Argentina, maio de 1951.
Kontradiksi Struktural dalam Politik Lokal Indonesia Pasca Orde Baru
Authors: Permana Panji Anugrah
Published: October 2023

Penafsiran atas kondisi politik lokal diwarnai oleh dua kutub yang berseberangan: oligarkis dan demokratis. Kondisi empiris dalam dua dekade demokratisasi politik lokal di Indonesia menunjukan fakta yang tidak sepenuhnya bersifat monolitik. Alih-alih mengalami sebuah jalan politik yang bersifat tunggal, politik lokal di Indonesia ditandai dengan bekerjanya kedua struktur politik tersebut secara beriringan. Dengan bertolak pada teori dan studi tentang demokrasi dan otoritarianisme subnasional, artikel ini mengajukan argumen tentang kontradiksi struktural dalam arena politik lokal Indonesia. Kontradiksi ini ditandai dengan iliberalisasi politik elektoral, terus berkembangnya klientelisme, namun juga berlangsungnya hambatan-hambatan struktural bagi berkembangnya monopoli politik lokal. Kontradiksi struktural tersebut terjadi secara bersamaan dalam kurun waktu dua dekade demokratisasi di tingkat lokal, sekalipun gerak pendulum di tiap dimensi (politik elektoral, klientelisme, dan monopoli politik) dapat berbeda-beda. Kontradiksi struktural tersebut menghasilkan sebuah arena politik yang secara formal bersifat iliberal, secara informal bersifat klientelistik, tapi secara struktural juga tetap menyisakan kompetisi.
Implikasi Kebijakan Pembangunan pada Sektor Pariwisata di Pasar Kamu, Kabupaten Deli Serdang
Authors: Bahri Saipul
Published: October 2023

Pekan Sarapan Karya Anak Muda (Pasar Kamu) di Desa Denai Lama Kabupaten Deli Serdang menjadi salah satu gembrakan terhadap pembangunan daerah yang di mulai dari desa yang berorientasi pada pembangunan yang berasal dari sektor pariwisata. Penelitian ini mengkaji dampak pengembangan obyek wisata Pasar Kamu terhadap aspek sosial, ekonomi, dan prilaku masyarakat di Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam konteks sosial, muncul keramaian, peningkatan pendapatan dan pembangunan infrastruktur, dalam konteks ekonomi, berbagai macam usaha lahir seperti usaha mandiri, modal lembaga BUMDES, dan perubahan pelaku usaha, 3) dalam hal perubahan perilaku, para pelaku usaha non lokal dalam sektor pendidikan dan kesehatan mengalami perubahan yang signifikan. Dampak prilaku yang ditimbulkan yaitu respon baik pelaku wisata lokal terhadap non lokal yang saling melengkapi. Penelitian ini juga menemukan fakta bahwa kebijakan pengembangan obyek wisata dilakukan dengan perencanaan yang baik oleh masyarakat bersama pemerintah daerah yang tujuan utamanya mewujudkan kesejahteraan masyarakat.
Do Leverage and Carbon Risk Affect Financial Distress? Evidence from Asian Countries’ Automotive Industry
Authors: Dini Anjelita  , Falikhatun
Published: October 2023

This study intends to delve deeper into the effect of leverage and carbon risk on the financial distress of South East Asian, East Asian, and South Asian countries’ automotive industries. Quantitative research using logistic regression on Eviews 12 software was selected to achieve the research objectives. The examined data were collected from automotive companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange, Stock Exchange of Thailand, Bursa Malaysia, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and National Stock Exchange of India in 2015-2021, with purposive sampling employed to select the sampled companies, resulting in 36 companies with 252 observation data. The analysis showed that leverage and carbon risk positively affect the automotive industry’s financial distress, while control variables consisting of inflation, company size, and company age affect financial distress. These findings bring implications for business owners, especially in the automotive sector, to consider the financial and carbon risk as the internal and external factors that could affect financial distress in running their business. Carbon risk was examined as a unique variable connected to this research context and rarely examined in financial distress studies. Carbon risk was included as the non-financial independent variable to determine whether external factors affect automotive companies’ financial distress.
Development of Marketplace Product Data Mining and Analysis Application as a Reference in Running a Business
Authors: Wibawa Joseph TN , Gunawan Randy , Suhandi Marchelleo , Setiawan Ricky
Published: October 2023

Marketplaces has become the first choice as a third party that provides online selling and payment services that bridge sellers and buyers. The increasing need to shop in an efficient and convenient way has driven the popularity of using the marketplace. Moreover, with a variety of products and a fast transaction process, and more competitive prices, the use of the marketplace has shown significant growth in activity by the wider community. With the increasing use of marketplaces, data analysis from marketplaces is becoming a key element to understand market trends and make informed transaction decisions. Data analysis systems based on bot technology and Web-Scrapping libraries, such as Puppeteer, allow users to perform data analysis more efficiently and quickly, minimize the need for a data analysis team, and reduce time and costs. Given these factors, this research focuses on developing a web-based application that can analyze data coming from marketplaces and present it to users quickly and accurately.
Utilization of GPT-4 to Improve Education Quality Through Personalized Learning for Generation Z in Indonesia
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad Fatihul , Wibawa Joseph Nugraha , Rahman Fajri Fathur
Published: October 2023

The Golden Generation or Generation Z, an  important part of the 2020-2035 demographic bonus, will face  unique educational challenges, such as low literacy rates and  uneven access to technology across regions[1]. To support the  potential implementation of personalized learning for  Generation Z in Indonesia, a research study was conducted to  investigate the potential use of GPT-4, an artificial intelligence  that uses the GPT language model and the latest Natural  Language Processing (NLP) technology. Quantitative,  qualitative, and literature study research methods were used to  evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of GPT-4 in the  Indonesian educational context. Data was collected from  sample testing and reference to previous GPT-4 research, and  results were analyzed using predefined evaluation methods.  The results of the analysis showed that there was an  improvement in terms of coherence and knowledge with the  GPT-4 model compared to previous models. To maximize the  potential of GPT-4 in education, there needs to be strong  support from various parties, as well as efficient adaptation to  the specific needs of students and the educational environment  in Indonesia [2]. With an integrated approach, ethics, and  safety, GPT-4 has the potential to support inclusive and  effective education for Generation Z in Indonesia.
Air Traffic Demand Forecasting with a Bayesian Structural Time Series Approach
Authors: Rodríguez Yesid , Díaz Olariaga Oscar
Published: October 2023

Airport planning, and therefore the development of air infrastructure, depends to a large extent on the demand forecast for the future. To plan investments in the infrastructure of an airport system and to be able to meet future needs, it is essential to predict the level and distribution of demand, both for passengers and air cargo. In the present work, a forecast was made, in the medium-long term (10 years), of the demand for passengers and air cargo, applied to a specific case study (Colombia), and where the impact on air traffic during the most severe period of the COVID-19 pandemic was taken into account. To achieve this objective, and as a methodological approach, a model of the Bayesian Structural Time Series (BSTS) type was developed, designed to work with time series data, and widely used for feature selection, time series forecasting, and the immediate inference of the causal impact. From the results obtained, two relevant aspects can be highlighted, firstly, both demand and its growth trend will recover very soon (in just a couple of years), compared to the pre-pandemic year 2019, which was analyzed in the case study. And, secondly, the model presents very acceptable MAPE values (between 1% and 7%, depending on the variable to be forecasted), which makes the BSTS method a viable alternative methodology for calculating air traffic forecasts.
The Causes and Origins of the Ekiiti-Paraapo War
Authors: Buhari Lateef Oluwafemi
Published: October 2023

The Ekiiti-Paraapo War, also known as the Kiriji War, was a 16-year civil war that split the Yoruba people into two subethnic kingdoms: the Western Yoruba, which included primarily the Ibadan and Oyo-speaking Yorubas, and the Eastern Yoruba, which included the Ekiti people, the Ijesha people, the Ijebu people, and others. The study examines Ajele's leadership, the root causes of the Ekiti-Parapo War, both immediate and distant, and the strategies used by the War Chiefs. The analysis also demonstrates that Imesi-Ile served as the Civil War's focal point. Many primary and secondary sources, including books, journal articles, and other scholarly publications that are pertinent to the topic are widely consulted in this study. It also gains from the vast knowledge and wisdom of old leaders and intellectuals in the Ekiti region. According to the study's findings, the effects of the conflict caused a concentration of Yoruba people in numerous cities and towns in Yorubaland, many of which are still standing today.
Media and National Development in Democratic Societies
Authors: Suleiman M. Yar’Adua  , Aondover Eric Msughter  , Sabiu Garba
Published: October 2023

The operation of the media in terms of national development is fundamental for the productivity of any journalistic engagement. The objective of development communication entails the media carrying out development tasks within the context of the society as well as advocating the essence why society should develop. This is paramount because development is a process that should target individuals and groups and by extension the society at large and should aim towards improving the quality of all aspects of people’s lives, ranging from the economic, the political, the socio-cultural and even the technological. In this direction, this paper examines media and national development, development communication and development reporting, the imperativeness of development news reporting, and the role of the media in fostering development. The paper adopted the theoretical tenets of Development Media Theory, and Agenda-setting Theory to interrogate media and national development. The secondary source of data was employed using journal articles, textbooks and the internet. The paper argued that the media played a double-edged role which may either enhance or derail national development. The paper concludes that the objective of development communication entails the media carrying out development tasks as well as advocating the essence why society should develop. The paper recommends that the media should be socially responsible in carryout development tasks that will foster national development, and such developmental goals should be based on a button-to-top approach.
Determinants of Caesarean Section in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Analysis of BDHS 2017-2018 Data
Authors: Haque M Ershadul , Sharmin Sabina , Sharmin Sayema
Published: October 2023

In recent years Caesarean Section (C-S)is considered as an important mode of child delivery in lowering mother and infant mortality. However, the unnecessary use of C-S has detrimental impacts on both mothers’ and newborns’ health. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of caesarean delivery and to find out the related factors influencing the rapid rise in C-Sin Bangladesh by considering an appropriate statistical model in line with the data structure. The study is based on the data from the 2017-2018 BDHS which is a nationally representative survey. BDHS is conducted periodically and 2017-2018 is the latest of all the BDHS conducted so far. Information used in the present study was collected from 5230 mothers who provided complete information about all the variables considered in the study. Among the Bangladeshi women, the rate of Caesarean sections (C-S) was reported to be 32.94% which is high in any international standard. Multilevel analysis suggests that the highest education level, current working status, wealth index, media exposure, number of decisions in which women participated, age at birth, BMI, birth order of the index child, number of ANC visits during the period of pregnancy, and childbirth weight have significant influence on whether mothers deliver babies through the C-S. In order to prevent needless caesarean deliveries and safeguard mothers from the consequences, Bangladesh urgently needs caesarean delivery policy guidelines. The study will help the policymaker in taking such initiatives.

Dhaka Univ. J. Sci. 71(2): 117-126, 2023 (July)
Evaluating future changes in the South Indian Ocean Convergence Zone projected by CMIP5 models and associated uncertainty
Authors: Lazenby MJ , Todd MC
Published: October 2023

Southern Africa relies heavily on precipitation for agricultural purposes; therefore, spatial and temporal changes in precipitation are crucial to identify and understand. The South Indian Ocean Convergence Zone (SIOCZ), a large-scale, austral summer rainfall feature extending across southern Africa into the southwest Indian Ocean, is evaluated in future projections. Using a best-fit algorithm, future projections of the SIOCZ are determined, which indicate a northward shift of approximately 120 km in CMIP5 models under RCP8.5. A dipole pattern of precipitation wetting/drying is evident, where wetting occurs to the north of the climatological axis of maximum rainfall, implying a northward shift of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, consistent with the SIOCZ shift. Common drivers responsible for model changes include enhanced warming in the northern Indian Ocean in line with the ‘warmest-get-wetter’ sea surface temperature hypothesis, which impacts circulation by transporting moisture away from the SIOCZ towards the equator. Most CMIP5 models exhibit drying trends over the SIOCZ region, with mechanisms driving uncertainty related to diverse warming trends across models. Empirical orthogonal function patterns of future precipitation changes across CMIP5 models exhibit a pattern much like the SIOCZ, which is related to inter-model changes in future temperature changes. Reductions in model spread are established in SIOCZ projections, whereby model processes of change exhibit agreement, despite differing initial SIOCZ conditions. Therefore, model process convergence and coherence are established with respect to projected changes in the SIOCZ, irrespective of initial climatology biases. Understanding future changes in this feature will help inform decision-making for water and agriculture adaptation planning in southern Africa.
Seabird abundances projected to decline in response to climate change in Britain and Ireland
Authors: Davies JG , Humphreys EM , Evans T , Howells RJ , O’Hara-Murray R , Pearce-Higgins JW
Published: October 2023

Estimating species’ vulnerability to climate change is a key challenge in conservation. Many seabird species are particularly sensitive to the negative effects of warming and are thus threatened by climate change. We projected seabird abundance in 2050 in Britain and Ireland, an internationally important region for seabirds, under climate change scenario RCP8.5. Our projections were based on fitted relationships between abundance and both climatic (air temperature, precipitation) and oceanographic (sea surface temperature, potential energy anomaly) variables, estimated using a Bayesian hurdle model with spatial random effects. The most consistent responses to environmental variables were negative relationships between species presence or abundance and breeding season maximum terrestrial air temperature. Although data and modelling issues meant that future projections could be made for only 15 of the 25 species and with low predictive power for spatial abundance, predictive power was high for spatial presence and moderate for temporal abundance change. Projections suggest that seabirds will generally fare poorly under climate change in Britain and Ireland, with 10 species projected to decline in abundance by 2050. Variable model fit and projection uncertainty limited confidence, which was generally greater for declines than for increases. Fulmar, puffin and Arctic tern were each projected to decline by over 70% with higher confidence. For a few species, colonisation of new areas may reduce projected losses, but this is potentially limited by low availability of suitable habitat. Projected abundance change was more negative for marine specialists than for generalists. Our findings highlight the vulnerability and conservation needs of seabirds in a changing climate.
The Decline of Female Mourning Wear: A Case Study Analysis of Frederic Forster's Mourning Warehouse 1849–1923 in Leeds, UK
Authors: Almond Kevin , Simpson Judith
Published: October 2023

This article discusses substantial new research which explored the trade in UK female mourning wear by tracing the history of Frederic Forster’s Mourning Warehouse, situated on Lower Briggate in Leeds 1849–1923. It also interrogated the small collection of Forster items held by Leeds Museums and Galleries (LMG). This helped to develop an understanding of why UK female mourning wear, which dominated the High Street in the late nineteenth century, began to diminish. The research subsequently examined what the Forster items signify to a present-day audience and whether the need for special clothing to denote mourning has decreased or is met by other clothing practices in a globalized world. A review of literature raised several explanations, suggesting that the cultural work done by mourning clothing is no longer required today and the symbolic efficacy of black mourning clothing disappeared as black became increasingly popular in fashionable dress. The study tested these suppositions through an object-based analysis of the items in the LMG collection and a database search of newspaper advertisements from Frederic Forster in the period 1849–1923. The research activities were filmed to synthesize the insights and the film was discussed with a selection of interview participants to explore significant new knowledge and understanding about the decline of the UK female mourning dress trade.
Bodies on the Move: Central Americans’ Strategies for Coping with the Marks of Irregularity
Authors: Robles Moreno Claudia
Published: October 2023

In the current migration system, mobility in an irregular context affects the migrant body physically and mentally. This article seeks to identify the ways irregular Central American migrants in transit through Mexico continue their journey northwards despite the physical demands of the route. Through the analysis of forty-two in-depth interviews with migrants, it shows how migrants respond to this experience through a repertoire of actions developed in a context of marginalization. Two practices illustrate the strategies and resources they use to resist. The first is the mobilization of a cultural capital of migration within both local and transnational social networks in their countries of origin, transit, and destination, through economic and technological resources. The second is physical and mental resistance based on optimism underpinned by values such as the family and faith.
Türkiye's Approach to Crisis Management: The Case of Syria
Authors: İPEK Cemil Doğaç , YORGANCI Osman Barış
Published: October 2023

This study aims to shed light on Türkiye's crisis management approach and comprehensively analyze Türkiye's cross-border operations in the Syrian theater. It focuses on the practical side of crisis management and highlights Türkiye's success in managing the Syrian Civil War, which poses an existential threat to Türkiye. Despite facing significant challenges, such as the July 15 coup attempt, Türkiye has managed crises effectively, as evidenced by its successive cross-border operations in the Syrian theater as part of the fight against terrorism. The reason for choosing the operations in Syria after the July 15 coup attempt as the sample is that both crises occurred back-to-back, and the Syrian Civil War is Türkiye's most crucial crisis in the 21st century. As a result of the spread of the Arab Spring process to Türkiye's southern neighbor with a 911 km land border, Syria has become a failed state, its state apparatus has gradually disappeared, and its public structure has ceased to exist. During this process, various terrorist organizations and non-state armed groups emerged in the country. These organizations found extensive areas of operation, extended their initial local influence to a regional level, and significantly strengthened their influence in political, economic, and social circles. DAESH and YPG/PKK are among the most prominent of these organizations, not to mention various other groups linked to Al-Qaeda. The post-2011 political, military, and economic turmoil in Syria, the emerging power vacuum in the region, and the states, non-state armed actors, and terrorist organizations trying to fill this vacuum have caused severe ruptures in Türkiye's security approaches. However, it has faced significant challenges in tackling crises stemming from terrorism and migration. The approach of providing security behind the borders and meeting terrorism on the country's territory has deepened the security crisis stemming from terrorism in Türkiye in the five years.