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Contract farming in a conflict zone : a case study of Mansi township, Kachin State, Myanmar
Authors:   , Lahpai Htu
Published: November 2023

Farmers from Mansi Township under KIO-controlled area have been doing sugarcane contract farming under China’s Opium Substitution Programme since 2005 up until the present. The main thesis question is: what are the opportunities and challenges for sugarcane contract farming in Mansi Township under China’s Opium Substitution Programme, in terms of improving farmer livelihoods and enabling peaceful development? The thesis is based on both qualitative and descriptive statistical research that involved focus group discussions, key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, and semi-structured interviews. The thesis finds that there have been major development changes in the Mansi Township Kachin-China border in terms of infrastructure, migration, socio-economic conditions, farming land, and the political system. Regarding the results of contract farming, there have been both positive and negative impacts on farmers and on the whole border area. For instance, farmers have had access to better social and economic conditions since sugarcane production began, but face some significant negative impacts on their health and the level of soil degradation. This situation presents a dilemma to farmers; although currently sugarcane farming is not satisfying, there is a very limited choice of future livelihood opportunities and going back to the past is not favourable since there was not enough income. The thesis is framed by the ceasefire capitalism concept, which was a process of state building by the central government with Chinese agricultural investment under China’s Opium Substitution Programme. However, the Mansi Township area on the border with China area is controlled by KIO and has its own way to approach state building under Chinese investment, which has encouraged farmers’ livelihoods. Due to conflict breaking out in 2011, farming is under the pressure of conflict. However, currently the area is peaceful as there is a constant relationship between Chinese and Myanmar, even though it is not sure to remain peaceful. Overall, the status of sugarcane contract farming in Mansi Township clearly offers great benefits to farmers. Nevertheless, many costs remain for farmers and there are security concerns for the whole border. Moreover, the thesis shows that farmers’ livelihoods and peace are the most important and interconnecting factors that create challenges and opportunities both under the current conflict situation as well as if there were to be a new ceasefire again in the future.
Processes of Environmental Migration and the Production of Justice: A Case Study of Slum Dwellers in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors:   , Irven Robert
Published: November 2023

As we look to urban spaces, especially in the sprawling slums overtaking many of Bangladesh’s cities, it is not hard to see a lack of safe and adequate spaces for the influx of newcomers, as years of increased cyclone activity, sea level rise, river flooding and crop failure due to the effects of climate change has pushed millions from their homes in order to secure food, shelter and work. As a marginalized section of society, those who live in Dhaka’s slums (bosti) have traditionally been left out of the conversations surrounding justice, yet their numbers continue to grow by the hundreds of thousands each year, and only continue to increase. The urban slums of Dhaka represent an important case study in how a city adapts to climate change and the crucial support that non-state actors now play in providing additional development. This thesis examines how migration is understood and was undertaken by the slum dwelling populations residing in Korail, Ershadnagar and Rampura, Dhaka, Bangladesh as well as the initial perceptions of justice it has produced along the way. Furthermore, this research analyzes the current conditions of these communities and how they have created and shaped perceptions of justice as they relate to life, livelihoods and socioeconomic relations and networks within the slums. The two main frameworks this study employed engage concepts of the drivers of environmental migration and a newly developed theory that incorporates recognition, rights and responsibilities and distributional and procedural faces of climate justice. This research challenges a notion stated in the latter framework that states urban spaces are inherently already providing city residents with a form of justice. This research used an ethnographic, qualitative method design, consisting of semi-structured with 28 bosti residents and 8 development workers. A key priority of this research was to give a voice to those experiencing some of the greatest injustices and to understand how the government and non-state actors are responding to these urban crises. The analysis of this field research concluded that while there does exist justice at the local level for those living in slums, the degree in which it is perceived and experienced varies significantly between residents mainly due to differences in socioeconomic levels and networks within the slums as well as between slums. Justice is primarily being implemented by non-state actors but again, this is perceived and enacted at varying degrees based on status, networks and proximity, showing a greater focus and engagement of justice for slum populations in the country is needed from the formal, local levels of government.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Penjualan Dan Persediaan Berbasis Web Pada Toko Firza Plastik Dan Frozen
Authors: Seva Ovianda Fikri
Published: November 2023

Dalam dunia bisnis, khususnya di bidang penjualan, teknologi informasi merupakan salah satu media yang mendunia. Di era informasi global ini, informasi dapat dengan mudah dan cepat disebarluaskan dan diperoleh oleh penggunanya. Salah satu fasilitas teknologi yang banyak digunakan oleh perusahaan saat ini adalah penerapan sistem informasi berbasis web, karena selain berguna untuk pengolahan data transaksi, teknologi sistem informasi ini juga dapat lebih menjamin keamanan data dan membuat data yang dihasilkan menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang sistem informasi penjualan dan persediaan di Toko Firza Plastik dan Beku, sehingga dapat membantu perusahaan dalam melakukan proses  penjualan dan persediaan barang. Metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah dengan observasi ke toko secara langsung, mewawancarai pemilik toko dan juga menganalisis masalah dengan studi literatur. Analisis yang dilakukan adalah dengan UML. Dan akhirnya metode desain dilakukan dengan Mockup.
A databank of molecular dynamics reaction trajectories (DDT) focused on undergraduate teaching.
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

In a previous post, I talked about a library of reaction pathway intrinsic reaction coordinates (IRCs) containing 115 examples of organic and organometallic reactions. Now (thanks Dean!) I have been alerted to a brand new databank of dynamics trajectories (DDT), with the focus on those reactions taught in undergraduate organic chemistry courses, some of which are shown below.
Choreographing a chemical ballet: what happens if you change one of the actors?
Authors: Rzepa Henry
Published: November 2023

Earlier, I explored the choreography or “timing”, of what might be described as the curly arrows for a typical taught reaction mechanism, the 1,4-addition of a nucleophile to an unsaturated carbonyl compound (scheme 1). I am now going to explore the consequences of changing one of the actors by adding the nucleophile to an unsaturated imine rather than carbonyl compound (scheme 2).  
Why the COVID-19 vaccines are not gene therapy
Authors: von Csefalvay Chris
Published: November 2023

There might be valid concerns about the mRNA vaccines. Then there are the clearly insane ones, such as the claims that it involves the injection of a microchip. The argument that mRNA vaccines are a form of ‘gene therapy’ are somewhere in the middle, and that makes responding to it somewhat difficult.
The hardest AI problem you’ve never heard of.
Authors: von Csefalvay Chris
Published: November 2023

There’s a notion in artificial intelligence known as Moravec’s paradox: it’s relatively easy to teach a computer to play chess or checkers at a pretty decent level, but near impossible to teach it something as trivial as bipedal motion. (Hassabis 2017) The sensorimotor tasks that our truly wonderful brains have mastered by our second birthday are much harder to teach a computer than something arguably as ‘complex’ as beating a chess grandmaster.
Instagrams Bildrevolution, Prince und das Netz, Tiervideos in Zahlen
Authors: Djordjevic Valie
Published: November 2023

Selfies und Selbstdarstellung – darum geht es bei  Instagram  . „Seit es Internet und Smartphones gibt, werden die Wörter langsam von Bildern verdrängt“. Das von  Kevin Systrom  gegründete Foto-Netzwerk ist Katalysator dieser Entwicklung. Uwe Jean Heuser portraitiert den Digital-Unternehmer, der eine  ikonografische Revolution  ausruft.
My favourite Quora answers
Authors: von Csefalvay Chris
Published: November 2023

I used to be on Quora. I’m not anymore. But I used to be. And I wrote some answers. Here are some of my favourites, categorised by field… sort of.  AI  If I wrote an AI and trained it to score 200 on a standardized IQ test, what could a human of 100 IQ still do better? There’s something called Moravec’s paradox, which I’d sum up as follows: stuff that’s difficult for humans is not the same as what’s difficult for a computer.
Permeability coefficient of pervious cement mortar measured by the constant head and falling head methods
Authors: Yogafanny Ekha , Triatmadja Radianta , Nurrochmad Fatchan , Supraba Intan
Published: November 2023

The modified previous concrete and cement mortar, known as previous cement mortar (PCM), is designed with a specific composition to create pores. The coarse aggregate is removed to form smaller pore sizes. PCM acts as a water filter, needing higher permeability than cement mortar but less than previous concrete. Its pores drain water while trapping impurities. This study compares the effects of sand-to-cement ratio (S/C), specimen thickness, and age on permeability and porosity. It also contrasts PCM's permeability coefficient determined by constant head and falling head methods. Numerous studies compare permeability coefficients in previous concrete using these methods, but not for finer aggregate cement-based composite materials like previous cement mortar. PCM uses fine aggregate (0.6-0.85 mm) at 3, 5, and 10 cm thickness with S/C ratios of 4 and 5. Findings show that S/C 5 specimens have significantly higher porosity than S/C 4. The S/C ratios notably impact permeability; the higher ratio means the higher permeability. Permeability coefficients for S/C 4 ranging from 0.006-0.075 cm/s, while S/C 5 ranging from 0.010 to 0.147 cm/s. The relationship between the permeability coefficient between the constant head and falling head methods at the age of 90 days specimen are Kc = 1.0516 Kf (S/C 4.2) and Kc = 0.9325 Kf (S/C 5.2). According to these findings, finer aggregates result in a significantly smaller permeability, to the extent that the constant head method is more reliable compared to the falling head method.
A Preparation Of Format And Presentation Media For English Learning In Merdeka Curriculum
Authors: Siti Rahmawati  , Zaitun Qamariah
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze the format for the preparation of the Curriculum Merdeka and the appropriate presentation media for this curriculum. A format preparation is a decision made about learning objectives and the strategies and methods needed to achieve these goals as well as a study of the effectiveness and meaning of these methods and strategies. In addition, the Government gives authority to schools to make their vision, mission and characteristics a reference for operational curriculum development. Presentation media is said to be a graphic, photographic tool, and can also be in the form of an electronic device that has the function of capturing, processing and rearranging information in the form of verbal or visual. English learning is developing English language skills in a contextual and acceptable manner according to the context and conditions and situations of students' daily lives. This is to produce a form of learning English that is more in touch with the language needs of students. Curriculum Merdeka is a curriculum which in its development is the result of adjustments to the latest conditions in an area and in accordance with the development of students due to contemporary issues that are currently happening. This research is use method literature study. Data collected and analyzed entirely from the literature as well as other documentation materials, such as writing in journals or other media relevant and still being studied.
Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Dan Motivasi Dengan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Anti Tuberkulosis Pada Penderita TB Paru Di Rumah Sakit An-Nisa Tangerang
Authors: Clara Aulia Rachmah  , Adi Dwi Susanto  , Imas Sartika
Published: November 2023

Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (pulmonary TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a bacterium that causes tuberculosis infection which is transmitted by droplet splashes and becomes a vector of transmission when a person interacts physically. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and motivation with adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis medication at An-Nisa Hospital Tangerang. Methods: This study used descriptive analytic quantitative research with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling method, where this technique selected subjects in a population that matched the criteria as a sample, namely pulmonary TB patients who were undergoing initial and advanced treatment at An-Nisa Hospital, Tangerang, totaling 102 respondents. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test. Results: The results of the respondent's data processing showed that the level of knowledge with adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis medication showed a significant relationship with value (p-value 0.021), and motivation with adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis medication showed a significant relationship with value (p-value 0.027 ). Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a relationship between the level of knowledge and motivation with adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis medication in patients with pulmonary TB. Therefore, to reduce the occurrence of drug-resistant TB, efforts should be made to increase adherence to treatment in TB patients, either through the method of providing direct motivation or through counseling about pulmonary TB disease.
Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Dan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Hipertensi Terhadap Pencegahan Hipertensi Di Puskesmas Pasar Kemis
Authors: Dina Wulansari  , Dewi Nur Puspita Sari Penulis  , Zahrah Maulidia Septimar
Published: November 2023

Hipertensi adalah penyakit dengan etiologi multifaktorial, dan bukti telah menunjukkan pentingnya penigkatan transportasi vaskuler, stres oksidatif, dan disbiosis usus dalam perkembangan dan pemeliharaan hipertensi. Tekanan darah sistolik atau diastolik lebih besar dari 140 atau 90 mmHg termasuk hipertensi (World Health Organization, 2019). Penduduk Indonesia yang berusia 18 tahun keatas mengalami hipertensi, menurut diagnosis dokter. Berdasarkan diagnosis dokter hipertensi pada populasi penderita hipertensi pada tahun 2018, 54,4% rutin minum obat, 32,3% tidak rutin minum obat, dan 13,3% tidak minum obat antihipertens. Persentase tersebut mewakili riwayat penggunaan obat dan alasan tidak minum obat. Di Indonesia penyakit hipertensi menyerang 34,1% penduduk pada tahun 2018. Setiap tahun terjadi peningkatan terutama pada tahun 2018. Setiap tahun terjadi peningkatan terutama pada tahun 2018. Mengetahui bahwa 13,3% dari mereka yang didiagnosis hipertensi tidak minum obat dan 32,3% tidaj meminum obat secara teratur berkontribusi dengan meningkatnya prevalensi hipertensi (Rikesdas, 2018). Tujuan Penelitian: Untuk Mengetahui Tingkat Pengetahuan Dan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Hipertensi Terhadap Pencegahan Hipertensi Di Puskesmas Pasar Kemis. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan uji Chi-Square dengan teknik total sampling merupakan teknik non probability sampling teknik pengambilan sampel dimana jumlah sampel sama dengan populasi untuk dipilih menjadi anggota. Sampel yang diambil dari penelitian ini adalah 90 sampel. Hasil uji chi-square dengan nilai (P value) < 0,05. Diharapkan Puskesmas Pasar Kemis dapat memberikan arahan, motivasi dan penyuluhan lebih lanjut mengenai hipertensi dan pengtinya kepatuhan minum obat hipertensi kepada masyarakat.
Implementation Of Legislation Functions In The Process Of Making Regional Regulations Initiative Of Regional People's Representative Council Of Singkawang City
Authors: Elyta Elyta , Usmulyadi Syarif , Qadrie Syarif Redha Fachmi Al
Published: November 2023

Implementation of the legislative function in the process of making Regional Regulations  initiated of Singkawang City is a process that involves critical steps to create regulations that are relevant and effective for the interests of the local community. The Singkawang City Regional People's Representative Council, as a legislative institution, has a central role in drafting and ratifying regional regulations, which summarize the aspirations and needs of the community. This process begins with identifying problems or conditions that need to be regulated, continues with drafting regional regulations, and involves various stages of public consultation to obtain input from multiple parties. Apart from that, the Singkawang City Regional People's Representative Council is also tasked with evaluating and ensuring the conformity of the draft Regional Regulation with applicable Legislation. Decision to ratify the Regional Regulation reflects joint efforts in formulating policies that accommodate the community's interests. Therefore, transparency, accountability, and public participation are vital in ensuring that every regional regulation produced reflects the real needs of the people of Singkawang City and is by applicable legal norms. Thus, implementing the legislative function by the Singkawang City Regional People's Representative Council is an essential foundation for building a fair and just legal order to improve the welfare of the local community.
Psychological Empowerment and Psychological Well-Being as Job Performance Mediators
Authors: Putra Alfa Santoso Budiwidjojo , Kusumawati Evi Dewi , Kartikasari Dewi
Published: November 2023

This study aims to investigate the relationship between perceived organizational support (POS), psychological empowerment, psychological well-being, and job performance among 150 employees in the Indonesian telecommunications sector. This sample size aligns with the requirements for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis. Data was collected through a questionnaire using a Likert scale with two parts, covering respondent profiles and research variables. SmartPLS was employed for data analysis, and various tests were conducted to ensure data reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity. The findings highlight key factors influencing job performance in this context. Firstly, psychological empowerment has a significant positive impact on job performance, emphasizing the importance of empowering employees for enhanced productivity. Secondly, psychological well-being also significantly influences job performance, indicating the connection between employees' mental health and their job performance. Interestingly, perceived organizational support (POS) itself doesn't directly impact job performance but indirectly influences it through the mediation of psychological empowerment. In other words, strong organizational support boosts employees' empowerment, leading to improved job performance. The study also underscores the joint mediating roles of psychological empowerment and psychological well-being, suggesting that organizations should focus on enhancing POS while nurturing empowerment and well-being to optimize job performance.
Organizational Communication for Excellent Education: A Model at Modern Islamic Elementary School Raudhatul Ma’arif, Bungo
Authors: Handoko Yudo
Published: November 2023

This study aims to explore and discover the model of organizational communication effectiveness on learning in MI Modern Raudhatul Ma’arif, Muara Bungo, Jambi. Effective communication among teachers, school staff, and students plays a crucial role in formulating clear learning objectives and facilitating a better understanding of academic expectations. Communication enhances teaching quality by supporting open exchanges of knowledge and experiences. The involvement of parents is considered crucial, and strong organizational communication can strengthen collaboration between the school and families. Limited organizational communication can lead to misunderstandings, job dissatisfaction, and obstacles to achieving optimal educational outcomes. A qualitative method with the Grounded Theory approach was employed, involving various stakeholders such as teachers, students, parents, and administrative staff. This research is essential in understanding how organizational communication influences learning, teaching quality, and parental involvement in the continuously evolving education landscape. The study findings indicate that MI Modern Raudhatul Ma’arif has successfully established harmony between formal and informal communication, making organizational communication a cornerstone in achieving school objectives. The holistic and effective organizational communication model in MI Modern Raudhatul Ma’arif can serve as an example for other schools, providing a foundation for an inclusive, transparent, and positive educational atmosphere.
Slow Stroke Back Massage Demonstrates Greater Efficacy Compared to Core Strengthening Exercises in Reducing Dysmenorrhea among Female University Students
Authors: Syah Irhas , Febriani Yelva , Sari Indah Mayang
Published: November 2023

Women experiencing dysmenorrhea accompanied by abdominal cramps originating from uterine muscle contractions can lead to muscle tension and cause pain that adversely affects daily activities. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Slow Stroke Back Massage combined with Core Strengthening Exercise in reducing dysmenorrhea. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental research design. Sample collection was conducted using purposive sampling method. The study was carried out from December to January 2023, with a population of 97 individuals. A total of 30 participants were selected, with Group I receiving Slow Stroke Back Massage and Group II receiving Core Strengthening Exercise. Each group underwent the intervention eight times with two days of rest in between. The reduction in pain was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The average pain score before the Slow Stroke Back Massage intervention was 5.307, which decreased to 3.400 after the intervention. The p-value was 0.000, indicating a significant effect of the intervention on reducing dysmenorrheal pain. The average pain score before the Core Strengthening Exercise intervention was 5.073, which decreased to 1.780 after the intervention, with a p-value of 0.001, signifying a significant effect of the intervention on reducing dysmenorrheal pain. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that Core Strengthening Exercise is more effective than Slow Stroke Back Massage in reducing dysmenorrheal pain in female university students.
Doxology Thoriqoh At-Tijaniyah in Transendental Communication Perspective
Authors: Muslih Muhammad , Muhibudin Agus
Published: November 2023

Dhikr is a form of communication between humans and God through spiritual practices in the form of dhikr. The dhikr activity that was tried by a group of Jamiyah thoriqoh Tijaniyah was to find an activity that was tried by carrying out Allah's commands and avoiding the prohibitions and getting closer to Allah by practicing Sufism according to the example of the Prophet Muhammad who was brought by a Sufi of the Tijaniyyah tribe named Sheikh Ahmad At-Tijani. The purpose of this research is to identify how the process of applying dhikr thoriqoh At-Tijaniyah is seen from a communication perspective, and to recognize the phenomenon of the dhikr ritual of thoriqoh Tijaniyah congregation in perspective communication. The method used in this study is a qualitative method, the instrument used as a method of in-depth interviews with research subjects and conducting participatory observations in Pasawah Village, Susukan Lebak District, Cirebon Regency. The results of this study prove that the process of Thoriqoh At-Tijaniyah's dhikr activity has two ways of doxologi, there are common doxology and ikhtiyari, common doxology has 3 doxology factors: general doxology, wadzifah doxology, doxology salamalah. Dhikr wadzifah is tried every Thursday afternoon and doxology  salamalah is tried every Friday afternoon.
Eine verpasste Chance
Authors: Starke Lennart
Published: November 2023

Das Urteil des Zweiten Senats des Bundesverfassungsgerichts erweist der politischen Handlungsfähigkeit und der Generationengerechtigkeit einen Bärendienst. In enger Auslegung der Haushaltsverfassung schränkt es die Möglichkeitsräume langfristig ausgerichteter Politik ein, ohne einen Kompromissweg vorzuzeichnen. Die Richterinnen und Richter haben die Chance verpasst, die haushaltsverfassungsrechtliche Dogmatik in Anknüpfung an den Klimabeschluss – wohlgemerkt des Ersten Senats – fortzuentwickeln und Leitplanken für das Verhältnis von Klimaschutz und Haushaltsverfassung zu formulieren. Das Urteil lässt sowohl Fingerspitzengefühl als auch Weitsicht vermissen, die ein so sensibles Thema wie die Generationengerechtigkeit im Gesamtgefüge verfassungsrechtlicher Normen insbesondere in von Umbrüchen geprägten Krisenzeiten erfordert.
Pengaruh Silase Pakan Komplit Berbasis Sorgum Clitoria Ternatea dengan Penambahan berbagai Level Konsentrat Mengandung ZnSO4 dan ZnCu Isoleusinat terhadap Fermentasi Rumen In Vitro
Authors: Hoy Consita Putri Epa , Hartati Erna , Lestari Gusti Ayu Y.
Published: November 2023

The aim of this research was to determine the rumen fermentability of complete feed silage based on sorghum-Clitoria ternatea with the addition of concentrate containing ZnSO4 and Zn-Cu isoleucinate In Vitro. The method used in this research was an experiment with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) for 4 treatments with 4 periods as replications. The silage treatments tested consisted of R0: sorghum-Clitoria ternatea silage without concentrate, R10: complete feed silage based on sorghum-Clitoria ternatea with the addition of 10% concentrate, R20: complete feed silage based on sorghum-Clitoria ternatea with 20% concentrate, R30: silage complete feed based on sorghum-Clitoria ternatea with 30% concentrate. The added concentrate contains ZnSO4 and Zn-Cu isoleucinate. The parameters observed were pH, Vollatile Fatty Acid (VFA), and NH3. The results of the research showed that the provision of complete feed silage based on sorghum-Clitoria ternatea with the addition of various levels of concentrate containing ZnSO4 and Zn-Cu isoleucinate had no significant effect (P>0.05) on increasing the pH, VFA and NH3 values. The conclusion of the research shows that giving complete feed silage based on sorghum-Clitoria ternatea with the addition of concentrate containing ZnSO4 and Zn-Cu isoleucinate does not affect the increase in pH values, VFA and NH3 concentrations In Vitro.
Cultural Identity and Racism
Authors: Ainousah Razaz
Published: November 2023

This paper delves into the intricate relationship between cultural identity, racism, and the various factors shaping these dynamics, particularly within the context of the United States. Cultural identity is explored as a pivotal aspect of individual and collective existence, profoundly influenced by racial constructs and historical legacies. Racism, deeply embedded in societal structures, is identified as a significant impediment to fostering harmonious cultural relations. This paper emphasizes the critical role played by films, academic works, artworks, and increased cultural diversity in shaping and improving cultural identities. Examining the concept of race, the paper underscores its historical and cultural underpinnings, pointing out its impact on societal divisions and inequalities. Stuart Hall, who promoted Afro-Caribbean cultural identity through cinema, is discussed. Cultural practices, historical events, and film depictions of the Black experience are examined as crucial to cultural identity maintenance and rediscovery. The paper also emphasizes race diversity and Black intellectuals' role in cultural reshaping. Cultural identity is complex, and double consciousness and Black Atlantic diaspora experiences are crucial. Music is especially effective at expressing cultural diaspora and continuity. Jazz and contemporary Black art movements helped shape cultural identity. The paper argues that art, intellectual pursuits, and written history help people feel connected and understand diverse cultures. Despite these positive influences, racism still hinders cultural identity, the paper says. The paper argues that cultural identities must be preserved by avoiding racism and promoting cultural relativity. Lack of cultural integration also erodes cultural identities. The paper concludes by emphasizing cultural identity preservation and recommends a multidisciplinary approach involving media, history, academia, and art for overcoming racism to promote diversity and cultural integration.
Online Psychological Care and Psychotherapy: Reality, Evidence, and Indicators
Authors: Rudwan Samer
Published: November 2023

The provision of psychological care in its various forms using the Internet has been associated with the emergence of the Internet and the developments seen by various digital media. Multiple justifications exist for using media, including limited resources and difficulty accessing mental health services. The use of remote psychological care has significantly increased during the Covid-19 crisis. The references abound with various discussions and studies on the effectiveness and effects of this type of therapy, the differences from face-to-face therapy, and the qualification requirements of providers. Today, many studies and meta-analyses have examined the effectiveness of internet-based therapy, most likely cognitive-behavioral therapy. The matter still needs more research due to the variety and interrelatedness of the issues raised in this context, especially with reference to the effectiveness of different psychological trends, whether within the same direction or in different directions. It can be concluded that online psychological services are effective, and interventions that combine internet-based elements with organized face-to-face communication have equivalent effects to traditional therapy. Remote psychotherapeutic services should not replace traditional therapy. The provision of psychological services in most Arab countries in its various forms suffers from multiple problems, such as the lack of professional organization and randomness, the absence of philosophy oriented to the humanities and psychology. This review aims to supply a picture of several of the issues raised in the field of psychological services using the Internet and some supporting and opposing points of view without claiming inclusiveness in this presentation.
ปัจจัยแห่งความสำเร็จการเรียนออนไลน์ของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนในช่วงการระบาดของไวรัส COVID-19
Authors: ชัยกัลยา รัตนา
Published: November 2023

ภูมิหลังและวัตถุประสงค์: ปี 2562 ประเทศจีนพบผู้ป่วยโรคปอดอักเสบจากการติดเชื้อไวรัสลึกลับจำนวนมากในเมืองอู่ฮั่น เมืองหลวงของมณฑลหูเป่ย ทางตอนกลางของประเทศ ก่อนที่โรคดังกล่าวจะถูกระบุว่าเกิดจากไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่ 2019-nCoV และได้รับการตั้งชื่อในภายหลังว่า “โควิด-19” (COVID-19) ซึ่งย่อมาจาก “Coronavirus Disease Starting in 2019” หรือโรคไวรัส โดยการวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ 1) เพื่อศึกษาลักษณะพื้นฐานของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนที่ประสบความสำเร็จในการเรียนออนไลน์ในช่วงการระบาดของไวรัส COVID-19 2) เพื่อศึกษาระดับความคิดเห็นของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนที่ประสบความสำเร็จในการเรียนออนไลน์ในช่วงการระบาดของไวรัส COVID-19 3) เพื่อค้นหาปัจจัยแห่งความสำเร็จการเรียนออนไลน์ของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนในช่วงการระบาดของไวรัส COVID-19
ระเบียบวิธีการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง ได้แก่ นักศึกษาที่มีผลการเรียนในระดับดี จำนวน 225 คน ใช้วิธีการเลือกแบบเจาะจง เครื่องมือในการวิจัยที่ใช้ ได้แก่ แบบสอบถาม วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยสถิติพรรณนา และการวิเคราะห์องค์ประกอบเชิงยืนยันโดยใช้โปรแกรมสำเร็จรูปทางสถิติ
ผลการวิจัย: ลักษณะพื้นฐานของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนที่ประสบความสำเร็จในการเรียนออนไลน์ในช่วงการระบาดของไวรัส COVID-19 พบว่ากลุ่มตัวอย่างส่วนใหญ่เป็นเพศหญิง เรียนอยู่ในคณะบริหารธุรกิจ เกรดเฉลี่ยมากกว่า 2.75 นิยมใช้โปรแกรม Zoom ชอบเรียนในเวลา 16.00-20.00น. และระดับความคิดเห็นเกี่ยวกับปัจจัยแห่งความสำเร็จการเรียนออนไลน์ของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนในช่วงการระบาดของไวรัส COVID-19มากที่สุด ได้แก่ ปัจจัยด้านผู้สอน และปัจจัยแห่งความสำเร็จเชิงยืนยันของตัวแปรมีค่า c2/df=1.21., P=0.815, GFI=0.989, AGFI=0.966, NFI=0.978, IFI=0.988, CFI=0.984, RMR=0.003, RMSEA=0.012 ซึ่งเป็นค่ามาตรฐานสูงซึ่งแสดงว่า ปัจจัยแห่งความสำเร็จการเรียนออนไลน์ของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนในช่วงการระบาดของไวรัส COVID-19 มีความสอดคล้องกับข้อมูลเชิงประจักษ์
สรุปผล: การวิจัยเน้นย้ำว่าความสำเร็จในการเรียนรู้ออนไลน์ของนักศึกษามหาวิทยาลัยเอกชนในช่วงการแพร่ระบาดของโควิด-19 มีความสัมพันธ์กับลักษณะทางประชากรศาสตร์และวิชาการที่เฉพาะเจาะจง ความชอบต่อนิสัยการเรียนบางอย่าง และการเน้นย้ำถึงการรับรู้เชิงบวกต่อปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องกับผู้สอน
การจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติเพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะพื้นฐานทางคณิตศาสตร์ สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย
Authors: บุญไตรย์ สุชิรา , นาคุณทรง ทัศนีย์
Published: November 2023

ภูมิหลังและวัตถุประสงค์: คณิตศาสตร์เป็นสิ่งสำคัญเกี่ยวข้องกับชีวิตประจำวันของมนุษย์เป็นเครื่องมือ ในการเรียนรู้ศาสตร์อื่นๆ การได้รับประสบการณ์ทางคณิตศาสตร์ทำให้ผู้เรียนมีความสามารถในการคิด อย่างมีเหตุมีผลและใช้ในการแก้ปัญหาต่างๆ ได้อย่างดีทักษะพื้นฐานทางคณิตศาสตร์จึงเป็นสิ่งที่มีความสำคัญอย่างยิ่งเพื่อเป็นพื้นฐานในการเรียนรู้ต่อไป การวิจัยครั้งนี้ มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1) พัฒนาการจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติ สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัยให้มีประสิทธิตามเกณฑ์ 80/80 2) ศึกษาค่าดัชนีประสิทธิผลจากการจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติสำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย 3) เปรียบเทียบทักษะพื้นฐานทางคณิตศาสตร์ของเด็กปฐมวัยก่อนและหลังการจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติ
ระเบียบวิธีการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่างที่ใช้ในการวิจัยครั้งนี้ คือ นักเรียนชั้น อนุบาล 2 โรงเรียนอนุบาลจิตรานนท์ สำนักงานส่งเสริมการศึกษาเอกชนเขตพื้นที่การศึกษาประถมศึกษามหาสารคาม เขต1 ภาคเรียนที่ 2 ปีการศึกษา 2565 จำนวน 19 คน ได้มาโดยวิธีการสุ่มแบบกลุ่ม (Cluster Random Sampling) เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย ประกอบด้วย 1) การจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติ สำหรับนักเรียนชั้นอนุบาลปีที่ 2 2) แบบทดสอบวัดทักษะพื้นฐานทางคณิตศาสตร์ สำหรับ นักเรียนชั้นอนุบาลปีที่ 2 เป็นข้อสอบแบบปรนัย ชนิดเลือกตอบ 3 ตัวเลือก จำนวน 20 ข้อ สถิติที่ใช้ในการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูล ได้แก่ ค่าเฉลี่ย ร้อยละ ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน และการทดสอบค่า t
ผลการวิจัย: 1) การจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติ เพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะพื้นฐาน ทางคณิตศาสตร์ของเด็กปฐมวัย มีประสิทธิภาพเท่ากับ 80.0/85.0 เป็นไปตามเกณฑ์ 2) ค่าดัชนีประสิทธิผลการจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติ เพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะพื้นฐานทาง คณิตศาสตร์ของเด็กปฐมวัย เท่ากับ0.6777 คิดเป็นร้อยละ 67.77 และ 3) ทักษะพื้นฐานทาง คณิตศาสตร์ของเด็กปฐมวัย หลังการจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติสูงกว่าก่อนการจัดกิจกรรมเกม การศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติ อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05
สรุปผล: การจัดกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติสามารถส่งเสริมทักษะคณิตศาสตร์ของเด็กปฐมวัยได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพตามเกณฑ์ที่กำหนด, ด้วยค่าดัชนีประสิทธิผลที่ 67.77% และเพิ่มทักษะพื้นฐานทางคณิตศาสตร์ที่มีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 หลังจากกิจกรรมเกมการศึกษาจากสื่อธรรมชาติ
Construction of The Evaluation Index System for The Implementation of College Students' Physical Health Promotion Policies in Heilongjiang Province
Authors: Du Haiquan , Sungkawadee Panya
Published: November 2023

Background and Aim: Since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China made significant arrangements for the Healthy China strategy, policies for promoting students' physical health have been introduced in a "burst" manner, and the promotion of students' physical health has been increasingly valued and the main objective of this study was Construction of an evaluation system for the execution of policies for promoting students' physical health in universities in Heilongjiang Province.
Materials and Methods: The initial indicators of the evaluation system for the implementation of the physical health promotion policy of college students in Heilongjiang Province were selected by using research methods such as literature review, field survey, etc. The evaluation index system for the implementation of the physical health promotion policy of college students in Heilongjiang Province was finally constructed through the mathematical statistics method and the 3 rounds of the Delphi method, and the expert opinions were standardized using the entropy weight method combined with the mathematical statistics method, Calculate the weights of various levels of indicators in the evaluation system for the execution of physical health promotion policies for college students in Heilongjiang Province.
Result: (1) The evaluation system for the execution of policies to promote the physical health of college students in Heilongjiang Province consists of 5 first-level indicators, 9 second-level indicators, and 26 third-level indicators. The first level indicator with the greatest weight was executive subject consensus (0.512) and the indicator with the least weight was policy implementation personnel value orientation (0.114). The secondary level indicator with the greatest weight was the material allocation of the physical health promotion policy (0.569) and the indicator with the least weight was the value orientation of executive staff (0.114). 26 third-level indicators and weight coefficients are constructed based on first-level and second-level indicators.
Conclusion: The total evaluation system for the execution of policies to promote the physical health of college students in Heilongjiang Province consists are 40 indicators. According to expert evaluation, it was found that the index evaluation system is reasonable, scientific, and rigorous, forming a relatively complete evaluation system for the execution of policies to evaluate the physical health of college students in Heilongjiang Province.
Efficacy of Core Strength Exercises in Enhancing Rebound Jump Performance in Martial Arts Athletes
Authors: Gong Huiping , Rittisom Suvachai , Hongsaenyatham Prakit
Published: November 2023

Background and Aim: Core strength exercises have become a focus in sports performance and injury prevention research. The core muscles, which include the diaphragm, abdominal muscles, and pelvic floor muscles, are instrumental in providing stability and power during athletic activities. The study focuses on the impact of core strength exercises on specific performance metrics—namely, the standing long jump and rebound jump—in martial arts athletes.
Materials and Methods: The study employs a structured, eight-week intervention program to investigate the effects of core exercises on martial arts athletic performance. The study involves forty student-athletes from Guangzhou Sport University, divided into an Experimental Group (EG) and a Control Group (CG). Various physical tests are conducted both pre- and post-intervention to measure the effects. Statistical analyses, including Two-way ANOVA, are used to interpret the data.
Result： For the standing long jump, the Two-way ANOVA showed no significant effect of training (F=1.129, p=0.291) or time point (F=0.587, p=0.446). Effect sizes, measured by Cohen's d, indicate a slight benefit in the core reinforcement group with a value of d=0.425, compared to d=0.111 in the non-reinforcement group. In the case of the rebound jump index, there is a pronounced effect from the group (F=4.92, p=0.03) and the time point (F=105.97, p<0.001). Large effect sizes were observed, with d=2.5522 for the core reinforcement group and d=2.0457 for the no core reinforcement group.
Conclusion: For standing Long Jump: Given the absence of a significant impact of core reinforcement on this metric, coaches, and athletes might consider incorporating other methodologies, such as plyometrics or attentional focus strategies, into their training regimen. For the rebound Jump Index: Core reinforcement exercises should be strongly considered for inclusion in warm-up routines for martial arts athletes, given the substantial effect size observed.
Mutual Representations of Women and Men in the Workplace
Authors: Bennamate Safa , Bouazzaoui Ahmed El , Castel Philippe
Published: November 2023

This article aims to study gender relations in the workplace and the different strategies employed by both men and women through the theory of social categorization. In a patriarchal society like Morocco, where men outnumber women in the workforce, what identity strategies will women implement in the workplace? And what social categories will both genders align themselves with in order to gain a favorable position?

Following our study, we were able to validate our hypotheses that men would tend to align themselves with an expert-novice partition, positioning themselves as experts compared to women perceived as less competent. Meanwhile, women would align themselves more with an oppositional partition, in which they are seen as bearers of more positive values compared to men who are associated with negative values.
Los mineros del Real de Zimapán en la primera mitad del siglo XVIII.
Authors: Sánchez Muñoz David Alejandro
Published: November 2023

In the early eighteenth century, the mining town of Zimapán went through a social and economic crisis, as a result of frequent clashes with nearby Chichimeca groups. Conflicts went aggravated because of the oppression that society practiced against these Indians. When the region was pacified, Spanish miners had to solve how to reactivate the process for extracting silver from ore. In fact, some of them looked up how to reach an hegemonic position, in spite of their production was far from those of main mining centers. The paper focuses on the capacities of these producers, under an adverse situation. From the use of accounting records of Caja Real of Zimapán and several legal disputes, here are shown different ways through which these miners overcome their colleagues and achieve preeminent positions and, on the other side, how can be understood the situation of limited resources miners.

Al comenzar el siglo XVIII, el real de Zimapán pasó por una crisis social y económica como consecuencia de numerosos enfrentamientos con grupos chichimecas de las cercanías. Los conflictos se agravaron por las condiciones opresivas con que la sociedad novohispana sometía a estos indios. Cuando la región fue pacificada, los mineros debieron resolver cómo reactivar la extracción y beneficio del metal; algunos se enfocaron en alcanzar una posición hegemónica local, aunque el volumen de producción era muy inferior al de los principales centros mineros. Este artículo resalta las habilidades de esos productores, bajo una coyuntura adversa. A partir del uso de registros contables de la Caja Real de Zimapán, así como de diversos litigios, se muestran los medios de los cuales se valieron estos hacendados para sobrepasar a sus colegas y lograr una posición de preeminencia; también se profundiza sobre la situación de los mineros más limitados y la naturaleza de sus carencias.
Atomic Data for Vapour Shielding in Fusion Devices
Authors: Heinola Kalle
Published: November 2023

The First Research Coordination Meeting of the Coordinated Research Project on Atomic Data for Vapour Shielding in Fusion Devices was held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna on 13 – 15 March 2019. Nine experts representing nine research institutes globally (Australia, China, India, Italy, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Spain, Syria, USA) in the field of atomic collisional physics and vapour formation for magnetic confinement fusion devices met together with the IAEA staff. The participants were theorists and modellers of plasma and vapour particle collisional processes, experimentalists of spectral line properties, and vapour formation and spectral analyses. They described their research background, available experimental methodologies and theories applied in various computational tools. Open issues related to elemental particles formed during vapour evolution and the particle interaction processes were discussed and plans for coordinated research to be performed during the project were made. The proceedings of the meeting are summarized in this report.
Development Of Digital-Based Classroom Learning E-Learning Web Interface Study Bumigora University Project Case
Authors: Febriana Widia , Anggraini Rini , Cahyadi Irwan , Sumadewa I Nyoman Yoga
Published: November 2023

Bumigora University has been trusted as a campus that can develop interactive learning models based on free open source software for all teaching and learning activities related to computers at Bumigora University. One of the obstacles that arises is doing full-day learning (8 hours) there is limited time and the material load is quite dense so a breakthrough learning model is needed that gives rise to acceleration and ease of transferring knowledge from learning sources (lecturers, textbooks, and other learning resources) to student. Therefore, Bumigora University designed an application in the form of a website where in this application admins and teachers can carry out management processes on student data and can convey information and materials or assignments to students. Students can see information about teaching and learning activities and can see subjects, materials, and grades. You can also download materials. From the results of testing using the Black Box Testing method that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the Bumigora University E-Learning System has fulfilled the research objectives to be used properly, as evidenced by the functioning of the functions in the application properly.
Analisis Kesalahan Mahasiswa dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Matematika pada Materi Fungsi Polinomial
Authors: Martha Amalia , Kadarmanto Agus
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesalahan mahasiswa dalam menyelesaikan soal matematika pada materi fungsi polinomial. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini melibatkan 33mahasiswa Offering BS1 pada mata kuliah matematika dasar I jurusan Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Negeri Malang sebagai subjek penelitian. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah soal  matematika materi fungsi polinomial dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian berupa jawaban soal  matematika materi fungsi polinomial kemudian dianalisis, tiga subjek dipilih untuk diwawancarai berdasarkan hasiljawabansoalmatematika materi fungsi polinomial di akhir pembelajaran. Hasil jawaban soalmatematika materi fungsi polinomial dan wawancara menunjukkan bahwa 52% siswa mendapatkan nilaidi bawah 80.Adapun kesalahan mahasiswadalam menyelesaikan soal matematika materi fungsi polinomial diantaranya penggunaanmetode horner, pemfaktoran, dan penggunaan aturan tanda Descartes.