bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Supermarket Store Locations as a Proxy for Neighbourhood Health, Wellbeing, and Wealth
Authors: Ilyankou Ilya , Newing Andy , Hood Nick
Published: July 2023

The “Waitrose effect” captures the notion that the presence of stores operated by Waitrose, an upmarket UK grocer, increases the value of nearby real estate. This paper considers the broader relationship between Waitrose store locations and neighbourhood type by comparing the health and wealth of neighbourhoods with and without access to Waitrose stores in England. Whilst we do not seek to imply causality, we demonstrate better health, wellbeing, and wealth in neighbourhoods falling within a Waitrose store catchment. In those neighbourhoods, median home prices were almost 2.5 times higher (in urban neighbourhoods) compared to neighbourhoods served only by other major grocers, which formed our control groups. Neighbourhoods in Waitrose catchment areas fare better on indicators of health too. In urban neighbourhoods falling within a Waitrose store catchment (accounting for 98% of Waitrose catchment neighbourhoods), residents are more likely to self-report very good health than those in our largest control groups. The prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders is also significantly lower in those neighbourhoods than in the control groups. Our findings strongly suggest that the presence or absence of a specific retailer (in this case, Waitrose, a mature and well-established chain) could serve as a proxy for neighbourhood characteristics. This could supplement existing multivariate indicators of neighbourhood type. We recommend more research to identify the extent to which locations of a single retail chain—across a variety of sectors—can encode neighbourhood health, wellbeing, and wealth. If the patterns observed with Waitrose stores hold true for other retailers, then the mix of retail stores within a given locality could serve as a useful proxy for neighbourhood type, with the potential for the change in retail mix to highlight changes in neighbourhood characteristics or composition.
The Dark Side of Green Marketing: How Greenwashing Affects Circular Consumption?
Authors: Lopes João M. , Gomes Sofia , Trancoso Tiago
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, we are witnessing the growth of the production and consumption of circular products. However, greenwashing is a marketing practice of presenting products as environmentally responsible without actually being so. This practice can influence consumer perceptions and attitudes toward the consumption of circular products. This study aims to explore the influence of companies’ greenwashing behaviors on the intention of circular consumption when mediated by environmental concerns and pro-circular information seeking by consumers. To this end, a sample of 826 valid responses from Portuguese consumers was collected. A quantitative methodology was used and the Partial Least Square method was applied. Our study found that greenwashing positively affects consumers’ environmental concerns and their propensity to seek sustainable information. These factors, in turn, positively impact their intentions toward circular consumption. The findings challenge the traditionally negative perception of greenwashing, suggesting its paradoxical contribution to promoting sustainability. The study provides valuable insights into consumer behavior related to sustainability and has practical implications for companies and policymakers in shaping effective circular economy strategies.
CFD Simulation Based Ventilation and Dust Reduction Strategy for Large Scale Enclosed Spaces in Open Pit Coal Mines—A Case of Coal Shed
Authors: Ao Zhongchen , Wang Zhiming , Zhou Wei , Qiao Yanzhen , Wahab Abdoul , Yang Zexuan , Nie Shouhu , Liu Zhichao , Zhu Lixia
Published: July 2023

The coal shed is an enclosed space where raw coal is stored and handled. The intensive operation of the machinery inside the coal shed generates a large amount of dust, and the wind speed inside the enclosed space easily leads to a high concentration of dust, which endangers the physical and mental health of the workers. In this paper, we first studied the particle size distribution of dust samples in the coal shed and found that 12.2% of the dust in the air of the coal shed was 10–100 μm, 87.8% was less than 10 μm, and 72.9% was less than 2.5 μm. Fluent was used to simulate the law of dust dispersion in the coal shed under different working conditions, and finally, the simulation results were used to guide the design of the ventilation site and dust-reduction scenario. The experimental and simulation results show that under the same working conditions, the average dust reduction efficiency of the ventilation method in which the north side and south side pump air outside was 9.9%. The ventilation method in which the north side blows inside and the south side pumps outside was 23.7%. The average dust reduction efficiency of the ventilation method in which the north side blows inside and the south side pumps outside + placing the fan in the middle was 59.9%. The research results can provide some reference value for indoor air quality improvement.
Connecting People with Science: A Proof-of-Concept Study to Evaluate Action-Based Storytelling for Science Communication
Authors: Smith Maddison , Finkler Wiebke , Aitken Robert
Published: July 2023

Many of the major environmental problems facing society remain intractable because members of the public neither perceive the relevance to them nor how their individual actions might help the situation. Post-consumer textile waste is one such disregarded problem, whereby disposal of waste from the fashion industry, especially the discarding of functional but out-of-fashion garments, releases significant greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Here, we used action-based storytelling as proof-of-concept of an innovative way to promote agency for climate action by showcasing pro-environmental behaviour through social modelling within stories. We evaluated the effectiveness of action-based storytelling in evoking agency, self-efficacy, and intention to increase second-hand clothing consumption. This research sought to identify if the choices faced by the story’s hero impacted these variables. The research is innovative in its use of a mixed-methods research methodology and community-based social marketing approach. Two focus groups identified consumer barriers to, and motivations for, second-hand clothing consumption in order to inform the development of three action-based storytelling videos (each with a different hero character: (i) a scientist, (ii) an influencer and (iii) students). A quasi-experimental survey evaluated how action-based storytelling and the different story heroes impacted participants’ levels of agency, self-efficacy, and intention. Results showed that participants’ levels of agency, self-efficacy, and intention significantly increased after watching the videos. Furthermore, the influencer hero was found to have the greatest effect on these variables. This research concludes that action-based storytelling can be an effective communication approach which demonstrates promising results in evoking agency and self-efficacy and increasing the likelihood that consumers will adopt pro-environmental behaviours.
From Emissions Inventories to Cost Accounting: Making Business as Usual Visible for Climate Action Planning
Authors: Cunningham Mary Ann , Leventhal Kate G.
Published: July 2023

Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories are widely considered a first step toward climate mitigation and adaptation planning, but progress completing inventories at the local level is often slow. Local governments may lack motivation to carry out inventories when staffing and funding are tight. Articulating the current costs of energy consumption could motivate cash-limited local governments and help justify investments in alternatives. Calculating financial savings of alternatives could further motivate planning. Here we demonstrate an approach to calculate operating costs (and potential savings) for a town in southern New York, using measures of heat consumption and eGallons to calculate expenditures. We find that business-as-usual community energy cost amount to $50–$60 million per year in funds exported from the community, or $10,000–$12,000 per household. By replacing gasoline vehicles with electric vehicles and oil-burning furnaces with heat pumps, the community could save around $20–$33 million per year, or $4400–$7000 per household. Local government operations costs could decline by over $70,000 per year. For a small government, such reductions could have a substantial financial impact. Adding a cost assessment to a standard GHG inventory appears reasonably straightforward, and if implemented broadly, it could increase the speed and effectiveness of GHG inventories and climate action planning.
Design of an Optimal Robust Possibilistic Model in the Distribution Chain Network of Agricultural Products with High Perishability under Uncertainty
Authors: Daneshvar Amir , Radfar Reza , Ghasemi Peiman , Bayanati Mahmonir , Pourghader Chobar Adel
Published: July 2023

In this article, the modeling of a distribution network problem of agricultural products with high perishability under uncertainty is discussed. The designed model has three levels of suppliers, distribution centers, and retailers, in which suppliers can directly or indirectly meet retailers’ demand. Due to agricultural product distribution network unpredictability, robust possibilistic optimization (RPO) has been applied. This model is innovative and takes uncertainty into account. The findings show that uncertainty increases network demand. Supply, distribution, maintenance, and order expenses have grown. By examining the rate of perishability of agricultural products, it has been revealed that, with the growth of this rate, the costs have increased according to the ordering and spoilage of the products. The genetic algorithm (GA), whale optimization algorithm (WOA), and arithmetic optimization algorithm (AOA) have also been applied to analyze the model. The calculations on 10 sample problems in larger sizes show that the AOA has the best performance in achieving near-optimal solutions. Conversely, the WOA has the lowest computing time compared to other meta-heuristic algorithms. Additionally, the statistical test results show no significant difference between the average calculation time and the objective function among the applied algorithms.
The Value of Integrity: Empowering SMEs with Ethical Marketing Communication
Authors: Chong Woon Kian , Patwa Nitin
Published: July 2023

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced criticism for their use of adversarial and deceptive marketing communication practices, which present challenges to ethical and sustainable development. This study aims to examine the factors influencing ethical marketing communication and their impact on value creation. With a robust dataset comprising responses from 183 participants and an impressive 85% response rate, structural equation modeling through ADANCO was employed to analyze the influence of each ethical communication factor on value creation. The findings reveal a positive relationship between ethical communication and value creation, benefiting all stakeholders involved. Moreover, the study emphasizes the importance of adhering to ethical principles and establishing mutually beneficial agreements with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes in ethical communication. These findings underscore the significance of adopting ethical marketing communication practices to drive value creation and promote societal well-being. By incorporating ethical principles into their communication strategies, businesses can enhance their brand reputation, cultivate trust among customers, and contribute to the overall betterment of society.
Acetylation of Scaled-Down Chitin Nanofiber Films to Improve Mechanical Properties
Authors: Kadokawa Jun-ichi , Iiyama Chiharu , Nakashima Aoi
Published: July 2023

A flexible chitin nanofiber (ChNF) film with a thin fiber morphology, named, scaled-down (SD)-ChNF film, was previously found to be formed via successive partial deacetylation of the parent self-assembled ChNFs, cationization/dispersion via electrostatic repulsion in aqueous acetic acid, and suction filtration/drying. In this study, acetylation of a SD-ChNF film using acetic anhydride in pyridine was carried out to improve the mechanical properties. The FT-IR spectra of the acetylated SD-ChNF films suggested that acetylation progressed from the surface to the interior of the films with the increasing amounts of pyridine and elevating temperatures. The degrees of acetylation (DA) strongly affected the chitin crystallinity and surface morphology of the acetylated SD-ChNF films. Tensile testing of the acetylated SD-ChNF films indicated that the mechanical properties were improved by adjusting the DA values of the films. For example, the acetylated SD-ChNF film with an 1.84 DA value on surface showed values of 44.1 MPa and 24.9% for tensile strength and elongation at break, respectively.
Striped Expression of Leucine-Rich Repeat Proteins Coordinates Cell Intercalation and Compartment Boundary Formation in the Early Drosophila Embryo
Authors: Kuebler Chloe A. , Paré Adam C.
Published: July 2023

Planar polarity is a commonly observed phenomenon in which proteins display a consistent asymmetry in their subcellular localization or activity across the plane of a tissue. During animal development, planar polarity is a fundamental mechanism for coordinating the behaviors of groups of cells to achieve anisotropic tissue remodeling, growth, and organization. Therefore, a primary focus of developmental biology research has been to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying planar polarity in a variety of systems to identify conserved principles of tissue organization. In the early Drosophila embryo, the germband neuroectoderm epithelium rapidly doubles in length along the anterior-posterior axis through a process known as convergent extension (CE); it also becomes subdivided into tandem tissue compartments through the formation of compartment boundaries (CBs). Both processes are dependent on the planar polarity of proteins involved in cellular tension and adhesion. The enrichment of actomyosin-based tension and adherens junction-based adhesion at specific cell-cell contacts is required for coordinated cell intercalation, which drives CE, and the creation of highly stable cell-cell contacts at CBs. Recent studies have revealed a system for rapid cellular polarization triggered by the expression of leucine-rich-repeat (LRR) cell-surface proteins in striped patterns. In particular, the non-uniform expression of Toll-2, Toll-6, Toll-8, and Tartan generates local cellular asymmetries that allow cells to distinguish between cell-cell contacts oriented parallel or perpendicular to the anterior-posterior axis. In this review, we discuss (1) the biomechanical underpinnings of CE and CB formation, (2) how the initial symmetry-breaking events of anterior-posterior patterning culminate in planar polarity, and (3) recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms downstream of LRR receptors that lead to planar polarized tension and junctional adhesion.
Cell Aggregation Capability of Clinical Isolates from Candida auris and Candida haemulonii Species Complex
Authors: Ramos Lívia S. , Parra-Giraldo Claudia M. , Branquinha Marta H. , Santos André L. S.
Published: July 2023

The opportunistic fungal pathogens belonging to the Candida haemulonii complex and the phylogenetically related species Candida auris are well-known for causing infections that are difficult to treat due to their multidrug-resistance profiles. Candida auris is even more worrisome due to its ability to cause outbreaks in healthcare settings. These emerging yeasts produce a wide range of virulence factors that facilitate the development of the infectious process. In recent years, the aggregative phenotype has been receiving attention, as it is mainly associated with defects in cellular division and its possible involvement in helping the fungus to escape from the host immune responses. In the present study, we initially investigated the aggregation ability of 18 clinical isolates belonging to the C. haemulonii species complex (C. haemulonii sensu stricto, C. duobushaemulonii, and C. haemulonii var. vulnera) and C. auris. Subsequently, we evaluated the effects of physicochemical factors on fungal aggregation competence. The results demonstrated that cell-to-cell aggregation was a typically time-dependent event, in which almost all studied fungal isolates of both the C. haemulonii species complex and C. auris exhibited high aggregation after 2 h of incubation at 37 °C. Interestingly, the fungal cells forming the aggregates remained viable. The aggregation of all isolates was not impacted by pH, temperature, β-mercaptoethanol (a protein-denaturing agent), or EDTA (a chelator agent). Conversely, proteinase K, trypsin, and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) significantly diminished the fungal aggregation. Collectively, our results demonstrated that the aggregation ability of these opportunistic yeast pathogens is time-dependent, and surface proteins and hydrophobic interactions seem to mediate cell aggregation since the presence of proteases and anionic detergents affected the aggregation capability. However, further studies are necessary to better elucidate the molecular aspects of this intriguing phenomenon.
Statistical Study of Geo-Effectiveness of Planar Magnetic Structures Evolved within ICME’s
Authors: Ghag Kalpesh , Sathe Bhagyashri , Raghav Anil , Shaikh Zubair , Mishra Digvijay , Bhaskar Ankush , Pant Tarun Kumar , Dhamane Omkar , Tari Prathmesh , Pathare Prachi , Pawaskar Vinit , Kumbhar Kishor , Hilbert Greg
Published: July 2023

Interplanetary coronal mass ejections (ICME) are large-scale eruptions from the Sun and prominent drivers of space weather disturbances, especially intense/extreme geomagnetic storms. Recent studies by our group showed that ICME sheaths and/or magnetic clouds (MC) could be transformed into a planar magnetic structure (PMS) and speculate that these structures might be more geo-effective. Thus, we statistically investigated the geo-effectiveness of planar and non-planar ICME sheaths and MC regions. We analyzed 420 ICME events observed from 1998 to 2017, and we found that the number of intense (−100 to −200 nT) and extreme (<−200 nT) geomagnetic storms are large during planar ICMEs (almost double) compared to non-planar ICMEs. In fact, almost all the extreme storm events occur during PMS molded ICME crossover. The observations suggest that planar structures are more geo-effective than non-planar structures. Thus, the current study helps us to understand the energy transfer mechanism from the ICME/solar wind into the magnetosphere, and space-weather events.
Characterization of Extended Spectrum Cephalosporin-Resistant Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Raw Poultry Carcasses in Catering Services in Northern Greece
Authors: Economou Vangelis , Delis Georgios , Stavrou Dimitra , Gousia Panagiota , Tsitsos Anestis , Mantzios Tilemachos , Chouliara Eirini , Kolovos Nikolaos , Soultos Nikolaos
Published: July 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is considered a topic of utmost interest under the concept of “One Health”, having severe implications in both human and veterinary medicine. Among the antibiotic-resistant bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, especially those belonging to the order of Enterobacterales (such as Escherichia coli), hold a prominent position in terms of both virulence and possessing/disseminating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) traits. The aim of this study was to examine the presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing E. coli isolates in raw poultry carcasses collected from a university club. Five hundred raw poultry skin samples were collected from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) club in Thessaloniki, Greece. A total of 64% of the samples were positive for the presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli. The isolates were further examined for their susceptibility to selected antibiotics by the disc diffusion method and were characterized as true ESBL, as producing class C cephalosporinases (AmpC) or “of unknown etiology” by the combination disc test. The 86 of the 120 isolates (71.67%) were classified as true ESBL, 24 (20.00%) as AmpC, and 10 (8.33%) as “of unknown etiology”. The isolates were screened for the occurrence of β-lactamase genes (blaTEM, blaCTX-M, blaSHV, and blaOXA). Thirty-six isolates (32 ESBL- and 4 AmpC-phenotype) harbored both blaTEM and blaCTX-M genes, twenty-two isolates (among which 19 ESBL-phenotype and 2 AmpC-phenotype) harbored blaCTX-M only, whereas twenty-six (14 ESBL- and 12 AmpC-phenotype) isolates harbored blaTEM alone. No isolate harboring blaSHV or blaOXA was detected. The results demonstrate the existence of E. coli isolates producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases in poultry carcasses from Greece, pausing a risk for antibiotic resistance transfer to humans.
How Businesses Can Assess the Impacts of Their Charitable Activities on the Rights of Children and Youth
Authors: Collins Tara M. , Gibson Steven W.
Published: July 2023

There has been increasing attention given to the relationship between children’s rights and business due to a greater understanding of the direct and indirect impacts that businesses have on children and youth. Concomitantly, many businesses are involved in charitable work. Do charitable activities performed by businesses provide an entry point for considering children’s rights? Further, do these charitable activities facilitate an opportunity for the amalgamation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business and human rights? It is hypothesised that charitable contributions can facilitate a greater understanding of children’s rights and subsequently advance implementation. Accordingly, businesses can recognise their capacity to do more than mitigate their negative impacts, and positively influence the realisation of children’s rights. This can be facilitated through the improved assessment of charitable contributions using a child-rights-based approach. This research paper is informed by qualitative individual interviews with 15 stakeholders from pertinent professional sectors, five focus groups with 38 children and youth, and academic and grey literature reviews. It is concluded that attention to impact assessment offers a valuable avenue forward by which to knit the threads of activity regarding both human rights and corporate social responsibility through accountability. A proposed checklist may stimulate future actions and developments in children’s rights within and outside of businesses.
The current state of the biota of lake Melkoe, Norilo-Pyasinsky water system
Authors:   Krasnoyarsk Branch of Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Zadelenov V.A. ,   Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Forina Yu.Yu. ,   Krasnoyarsk Branch of Russian Federal Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Dolgikh P.M. ,   Yenisei branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Glavrybvod”, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Zadelenova A.V. ,   Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Mashonskaya Yu.O. ,   Yenisei branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Glavrybvod”, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Vyalkova A.I. ,   Yenisei branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Glavrybvod”, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Chetvertakova E.V. ,   Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, Farkhutdinova S.F. ,   Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University, Russia, Krasnoyarsk
Published: July 2023

The materials of studies of the ichthyofauna of Lake Melkoye (Norilo-Pyasinsky water system, Taimyr Peninsula) conducted intohe autumn of 2022 are presented. During the research period 9 zooplankton taxa were identified. The fauna consisted mainly of eurybionts and inhabitants of the northern and temperate zones. The average quantitative characteristics of zooplankton ranged from 199 to 470 ind./m3 and from 13.18 to 34.63 mg/m3. The maximum of zooplankton were noted at the first line of the lake due to the mass development of A. priodonta (85% of the population and 99% of the biomass. Benthic fauna of the lake is represented by 26 species widely distributed in the Palearctic and Holarctic. The biomass of the zoobenthos of the lake at a depth of 1–14 m varied from 0.51 to 3.77 g/m2, the number from 400 to 2240 ind./m2. In the littoral zone of the lake, at a depth of up to 0.5 m, zoobenthos was represented by single individuals.The biomass and abundance of benthic fauna were insignificant.The main contribution to the composition of the community was made by chironomid larvae (38% of the total biomass and 58% of the total abundance, respectively), Procladius ferrugineus dominated. Ichthyofauna included 17 species. The dominant group of fish species are Coregonus genus and pike (Esox lucius Linnaeus, 1758).
Economic Interdependence between Norway and The European Union Compared to Switzerland and The European Union
Authors: Reskiyah Emy Sri
Published: July 2023

Norway and Switzerland have a history of being part of the European Union (EU) and eventually opting out. Though, as a part of the European Economic Area allows Norway to integrate and participate with the EU’s single market. Similarly, Switzerland can participate in and access the European single market through a set of bilateral agreements with the EU. Consequently, both countries must accept a set of rules by the EU. This paper aims to compare and examine the bilateral relations maintained between Norway and the EU compared to Switzerland and the EU in the field of economic cooperation namely the trade and investment sectors in the aftermath of the financial crisis. This paper incorporates two types of analysis. The first part uses quantitative methods of descriptive statistical analysis and is followed by strength, weakness, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) analysis. This paper demonstrates that the bilateral relations between Norway and the EU as well as for Switzerland and the EU have created conditions of interdependence for both the EU and its partners, namely, Norway and Switzerland.

Keywords— European Union, Interdependence, Norway, Switzerland
Integrated Design Fabrication and Control of a Bioinspired Multimaterial Soft Robotic Hand
Authors: Alves Samuel , Babcinschi Mihail , Silva Afonso , Neto Diogo , Fonseca Diogo , Neto Pedro
Published: July 2023

Machines that mimic humans have inspired scientists for centuries. Bioinspired soft robotic hands are a good example of such an endeavor, featuring intrinsic material compliance and continuous motion to deal with uncertainty and adapt to unstructured environments. Recent research led to impactful achievements in functional designs, modeling, fabrication, and control of soft robots. Nevertheless, the full realization of life-like movements is still challenging to achieve, often based on trial-and-error considerations from design to fabrication, consuming time and resources. In this study, a soft robotic hand is proposed, composed of soft actuator cores and an exoskeleton, featuring a multimaterial design aided by finite element analysis (FEA) to define the hand geometry and promote finger’s bendability. The actuators are fabricated using molding, and the exoskeleton is 3D-printed in a single step. An ON–OFF controller keeps the set fingers’ inner pressures related to specific bending angles, even in the presence of leaks. The FEA numerical results were validated by experimental tests, as well as the ability of the hand to grasp objects with different shapes, weights, and sizes. This integrated solution will make soft robotic hands more available to people, at a reduced cost, avoiding the time-consuming design-fabrication trial-and-error processes.
ECONOMIZATION IN INFORMAL ELECTRONICALLY MEDIATED COMMUNICATION: ELLIPSES AND SENTENTIAL ALPHABETISMS
Authors: Lančarič Daniel
Published: July 2023

The paper looks at the phenomenon of sentential alphabetisms and the combination of economization processes applied to their production. The term alphabetism is used as a broad category to cover acronyms and initialisms which both result from acronymization processes. The focus is on sentential alphabetisms and their unacronymized equivalents with the aim to verify the assumption that economization in a significant number of cases involves a combination of processes at the lexical level (acronymization) and the syntactic level (syntactic ellipsis).
Cooperation between the International Community and North Korea under the Crisis of Global Health Security: An Analysis of a Trend of Support
Authors:   Public Policy Research Institute, Korea University, Kwon Jaebeom , Hwang Soohwan
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to draw implications through a comparative analysis of North Korea’s response and cooperation to transnational epidemics since the 2000s. The international community’s support and cooperation with North Korea regarding transboundary epidemics has been relatively limited. Facing global health crises caused by transboundary infectious diseases. North Korea has made significant efforts to prevent the entry of infectious diseases into the country through lockdowns, tightened immigration quarantine, and quarantine of suspected infectious diseases. Regarding issues of transboundary infectious diseases, there are few examples of systemic and comprehensive assistance and cooperation with North Korea. The limited cooperation on transboundary infectious diseases has several characteristics. First, there are differences in the regional incidence and spread of transboundary infectious diseases, which leads to differences in support and cooperation. Second, there are differences in the international community’s support and cooperation with North Korea based on North Korea’s responses and needs. Third, compared to countries with similar economic capability, the international community’s supports to North Korea over health care issues have been limited. Since North Korea understands the necessity of cooperation with the international community over transnational infectious diseases, there is a possibility that cooperation in the healthcare sector could resume in the future.
Los derechos políticos de las personas transgénero en Costa Rica en el marco del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos -
Authors: Adolfo Lara Aguilar
Published: July 2023

Se analiza si las disposiciones reglamentarias y jurisprudenciales del Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones que afectan los derechos políticos de las personas transgénero cumplen con los estándares interamericanos de derechos humanos. Asimismo, se sugiere el camino que debió seguir el Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones a la hora de tomar las decisiones correspondientes en la materia.
Drug Related Problems (DRP's) Analysis of Antipsychotics Use in Schizophrenia Patients at Mental Hospitals of Southeast Sulawesi Province in 2021
Authors: Haris Restu Nur Hasanah , Mahmudah Rifa’atul , Aspadiah Vica , Ali Nur Fitriana Muhammad , Masrida Wa Ode , Nursyam Nursyam
Published: July 2023

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder with a high incidence at the Mental Hospital of Southeast Sulawesi. Problems related to the use of drugs that are often encountered in hospitals are inaccuracies in drug administration, inaccurate dosing and drug abuse. This problem can affect the success of therapy. This study aims to determine the pattern of drug use and the prevalence of Drug Related Problems (DRPs) in Schizophrenia patients based on the correct dosage parameter. This research is an observational type with a cross sectional design. The duration of the study was 1 month taking into account the inclusion and exclusion criteria.. Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, aged >17 years and have a complete medical record are the inclusion criteria whereas patients with incomplete medical records, death status/forced to go home and still being treated are exclusion criteria. The total number of samples analyzed was 250 patient medical records. The results showed that the majority of Schizophrenia patients at the Mental Hospital of Southeast Sulawesi Province were male (80%) with an age range of 20-45 years (71.6%). The last education level is in the medium category (65.2%). Based on the diagnosis of the type of schizophrenia, the patient was in the category of paranoid schizophrenia (51.6%) with positive symptoms (74.8%). The pattern of psychotic drug use used by Schizophrenia patients at the Mental Hospital of Southeast Sulawesi Province in 2021 is a single pattern and the most widely used single drug combination pattern is risperidone (atypical) (35.6%) and a combination pattern, namely chlorpromazine + risperidone (typical +atypical) (27.2%). The prevalence of DRP's based on the correct dose is 0%. DRP's did not occur for the use of antipsychotic drugs in Schizophrenia patients at the mental hospital of Southeast Sulawesi Province in 2021.
Uji Kestabilan Fisik Krim Antijerawat Ekstrak Etanol Daun Sagu (Metroxylon sagu Rottb) dan Uji Aktivitas Bakteri Terhadap Propionibacterium acnes dan Staphylococcus epidermidis
Authors: Isrul Muhammad , Hasanuddin Silviana , Dewi Citra , Alimasi Asnur
Published: July 2023

Daun sagu (Metroxylon sagu Rottb) mengandung senyawa metabolit sekunder seperti alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, fenol, steroid, dan tanin yang berfungsi sebagai antibakteri. Untuk meningkatkan aktivitas dalam pemanfaatan potensi dari daun sagu, maka dibuat dalam bentuk sediaan yang praktis dan mudah digunakan yaitu dalam bentuk krim. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri sediaan krim ekstrak daun sagu (Metroxylon sagu Rottb) terhadap penghambatan pertumbuhan bakteri Propionibacterium acnes dan Staphylococcus epidermidis sebagai antijerawat.  Sampel daun sagu (Metroxylon sagu Rottb) diekstraksi dengan metode maserasi menggunakan  pelarut etanol 96%, kemudian dibuat formulasi dalam bentuk sediaan krim dengan konsentrasi ekstrak 2,5%, 5%, dan 10% Selanjutnya evaluasi fisik sediaan yaitu meliputi uji organoleptik, uji pH, uji homogenitas, uji daya sebar, dan uji viskositas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan evaluasi fisik sediaan krim antijerawat ekstrak daun sagu (Metroxylon sagu Rottb) dengan kosentrasi 2,5%, 5%, dan 10% memiliki warna, bau dan bentuk yang stabil, sediaan yang homogen, viskositas sediaan yang baik , dan nilai pH yang dapat diterima. Sediaan ini dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri Propionibacterium acnes pada kosentrasi 2,5% sebesar (4,87 mm) kategori lemah, 5% sebesar (7,87 mm) kategori sedang dan 10% sebesar (12,60 mm) kategori kuat. Sedangkan pada bakteri Staphylococcus epidermidis yaitu 2,5% sebesar (5,07 mm) kategori sedang, 5% sebesar (7,07 mm) kategori sedang dan 10% sebesar (10,53 mm) kategori kuat.
Produksi Sukaku (Susu Kacang Kurma) sebagai Nutrisi dalam Pencegahan Stunting Di Desa Borisallo, Gowa
Authors: Maryam St. , Abidin Zainal , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: July 2023

Salah satu sumber pangan lokal yang melimpah di desa Borisallo adalah kacang tanah yang dapat diolah menjadi suatu produk yang memiliki nilai guna yang tinggi seperti produk susu. Susu kacang tanah menjadi suatu alternatif untuk meningkatkan asupan gizi dalam mengatasi masalah stunting. Stunting kini menjadi salah satu prioritas yang ditangani pemerintah secara nasional, termasuk di Kabupaten Gowa.  Desa Borisallo Gowa. Adapun tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pemahaman tentang pangan dan gizi serta nutrisi dan manfaat kacang tanah yang dapat digunakan untuk mencegah stunting; meningkatkan pemanfaatan dan pengolahan kacang tanah melalui pembuatan susu kacang tanah yang dapat diformulasikan dengan kurma; selain itu hasil kebun kacang tanah saat ini dapat menjadi sumber pendapatan yang optimal dalam memajukan ekonomi keluarga. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelatihan ini adalah metode partisipatif, yaitu melibatkan peran serta mitra dalam kegiatan pemberian materi, diskusi tanya jawab dan praktek. Kegiatan yang sudah dibuat dan disepakati dilakukan dengan metode pelatihan dengan strategi pengembangan produk kacang tanah serta perancangan pembuatan kemasan produk. Melalui kegiatan ini, mitra dalam hal ini ibu-ibu rumah tangga dapat berperan aktif dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pembuatan produk SUKAKU (Susu Kacang Kurma) sehingga dapat dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat khususnya anak-anak balita untuk mencegah dan mengatasi gejala stunting. Dari hasil kegiatan, peserta dapat membuat sendiri minuman SUKAKU dan menikmati rasa khas dari kombinasi kacang dan kurma yang memiliki kandungan nutrisi yang dapat menambah nilai gizi khususnya bagi balita untuk mencegah stunting. Dari hasil evaluasi, diperoleh data bahwa terjadi peningkatan secara signifikan pengetahuan peserta setelah melakukan pra dan post test, yaitu dari 70% menjadi 95%. Dari hasil kuesioner terhadap penilaian produk minuman SUKAKU, para koresponden sangat senang dengan adanya produk ini, menikmati rasanya dan berencana untuk membuat dan mengkonsumsi kembali minuman susu kacang kurma.
Pengembangan Konsep Eduwisata di Kebun Buah Bendosari
Authors: Chasanah Sri Istiyarti Usawatun , Futhona Aulia Khifah , Kurniawati Dwi Otik
Published: July 2023

Eduwisata sangat cocok diimplementasikan di kawasan agrowisata. Selain mendapat edukasi, wisatawan juga akan disuguhi oleh wisata keindahan alam dan produk hasil pertanian. Hal tersebut yang mendasari penelitian ini untuk mengembangkan eduwisata di Kebun Buah Bendosari. Pengembangan Konsep Eduwisata di Kebun Buah Bendosari yang akan dilakukan yaitu eduwisata mencangkok dan eduwisata budidaya pembibitan tanaman. Selain itu juga akan dilakukan pengembangan pada bidang marketing untuk meningkatkan antusiasme pengunjung dan juga untuk meningkatkan pendapatan. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analogi best practice. Metode analogi best practice dilakukan dengan cara mencari data-data dan studi literatur serta benchmarking untuk menentukan citra kawasan Kebun Buah Bendosari sehingga terbentuk citra terbaik. Hasil penelitian pengembangan konsep eduwisata yang dilaksanakan menunjukkan hasil yang positif. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari peningkatan jumlah pengunjung dan meningkatnya kompetensi tambahan pengelola kebun dan pendamping lapangan.
Edukasi Pemilahan Sampah Sejak Dini di SDN 1 WONGAYA GEDE
Authors: Dewi Luh Willa Yasmira , Kusnita Kadek Linda
Published: July 2023

Sampah menjadi permasalahan serius yang sering dihadapi di lingkungan penduduk saat ini. Permasalahan lingkungan yang disebabkan oleh sampah menjadi problematika bersama. Pengetahuan masyarakat di Desa Wongaya Gede tentang sampah dan pengelolaannya masih minim. Fasilitas pendukung yang kurang turut memperburuk kondisi tersebut. Oleh karena itu penting untuk menumbuhkan kepedulian warga agar tidak sembarang membuang sampah serta mengedukasi bagaimana memilah sampah. Upaya menjaga lingkungan sekitar perlu dikenalkan sejak dini sehingga kami melakukan edukasi mengenai pemilahan sampah bagi siswa sekolah dasar di Desa Wongaya Gede, Kecamatan Penebel, Tabanan. Tujuan dari edukasi ini ialah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan kepeduliam siswa dalam kondisi pencemaran lingkungan akibat sampah, memberikan solusi melalui edukasi pentingnya menjaga kebersihan, memilih dan membedakan sampah organik dan anorganik serta memanfaatkan olahan sampah tersebut sehingga memiliki nilai ekonomis. Pemberian materi edukasi ini berupa pengertian sampah, jenis-jenis sampah, pentingnya pemilahan sampah untuk dilakukan, manfaat pemilahan sampah serta dampak bila tidak melakukan pemilahan sampah dengan benar. Bentuk nyata kegiatan ini berupa bantuan penyediaan fasilitas tempat sampah yang terpilah.
Peningkatan Partisipasi Orangtua Dalam Pencegahan Stunting Pada Balita Di Desa Bokori Kecamatan Soropia
Authors: Dali Dali , Bau Abdul Syukur , Samsuddin Samsuddin , Mashar Harlyanti Muthma'innah
Published: July 2023

Saat ini stunting masih menjadi masalah gizi utama yang dihadapi oleh Pemerintah Indonesia. Dukungan, peran serta dan partisipasi masyarakat, khususnya orang tua, sangat dibutuhkan setiap program yang dicanangkan oleh pemerintah untuk pencegahan dan penanggulangan stunting. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan partisipasi masyarakat, khususnya orang tua anak, dalam pencegahan stunting di Desa Bokori, Kecamatan Soropia. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 40 peserta yang merupakan warga masyarakat yang memiliki anak balita usia 0-5 tahun dan tinggal di Desa Bokori Kecamatan Soropia. Metode pelaksanaan adalah dengan memberikan edukasi dan pelatihan untuk pencapaian peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan sasaran. Evaluasi ketercapaian kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan memberikan posttest dan pretest kepada peserta terhadap materi yang disampaikan dengan indikator keberhasilannya yaitu lebih dari 75% peserta penyuluhan dapat memahami materi yang diberikan. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan setelah diberikan penyuluhan ditunjukkan dengan sebanyak 80% peserta memiliki pengetahuan yang baik, 20% memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup dan tidak ada yang memiliki pengetahuan kurang.
Pewarna Alami Berbahan Dasar Buah Naga Merah Untuk MPASI Pada Balita Di Wilayah Kabupaten Barito Timur, Kalimantan Tengah
Authors: Mashar Harlyanti Muthma'innah , Hervilia Dwirina , Ramadhani Juni , Dali Dali , Ismail Ismail , Sukrianur Ahmad , Rahima Dwira
Published: July 2023

MP-ASI merupakan makanan atau minuman selain ASI yang mengandung zat gizi yang diberikan kepada bayi selama periode penyapihan yang diberikan bersamaan pemberian ASI. Sebuah rekomendasi menekankan, secara sosial budaya MP-ASI hendaknya dibuat dari bahan pangan lokal yang murah dan mudah diperoleh di daerah setempat. Salah satu buah yang berpotensi digunakan sebagai makanan alami adalah buah naga super red (Hylocereus costaricensis). Khalayak sasaran adalah ibu-ibu balita Kabupaten Barito Timur, Kalimantan Tengah. Metodenya pelaksanaan penyuluhan interaktif dengan para ibu yang memiliki anak usia balita, diskusi dan tanya jawab, kemudian demonstrasi pembuatan MP-ASI menggunakan bahan pewarna buah naga. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan dengan memberikan posttest dan pretest untuk melihat peningkatan pemahaman mereka setelah dilakukan penyuluhan. Nilai yang didapatkan dari hasil posttest dan pretest kemudian dilakukan uji statistik menggunakan uji T berpasangan dan uji Gain. Berdasarkan hasil analisis test yang dilakukan maka diperoleh hasil bahwa terdapat perbedaan pengetahuan yang bermakna antara sebelum penyuluhan dengan sesudah penyuluhan dibuktikan dengan peningkatan nilai posttest. Nilai rata-rata posttest adalah sebesar 16,1 dan nilai rata-rata pretest adalah sebesar 32,8. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan yang dilakukan, terdapat kategori nilai gain rendah sebanyak 6 orang (28,5%), sedang sebanyak 13 orang (62%) dan tinggi sebanyak 2 orang (9,5%). Dari hasil tersebut terdapat beberapa ibu balita memiliki nilai gain yang baik yaitu sebesar 34,2% memiliki kategori sedang yang berarti ibu-ibu tersebut menunjukkan nilai pemahaman yang meningkat setelah diberikan penyuluhan.
Fun with English: Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris untuk Siswa/i Korban Gempa Cianjur
Authors: Arianti Theresia , Nurkhamidah Neni
Published: July 2023

Gempa bumi menerjang Cianjur, Jawa Barat, pada 21 November 2022. Gempa menghancurkan rumah warga, gedung, termasuk gedung sekolah. SD Jambudipa 1 merupakan salah satu gedung sekolah yang terdampak gempa. Sampai saat ini, siswa/i masih belajar di dalam tenda darurat karena gedung sekolah masih dalam tahap renovasi. Kegiatan yang edukatif namun tetap menyenangkan merupakan jenis kegiatan yang dipilih sebagai trauma healing bagi siswa/i SD Jambudipa 1. Fun with English merupakan topik yang dipilih karena dirasa tepat menggambarkan aktivitas yang diberikan yaitu aktivitas yang padat dengan pemberian games Bahasa Inggris yang menyenangkan. Dari dilakukannya kegiatan ini, dapat dilihat bahwa peserta menunjukan minat yang tinggi untuk belajar Bahasa Inggris, dilihat dari antusiasme mereka dalam berpartisipasi aktif mengikuti setiap game, quiz, serta aktivitas kerja kelompok yang diberikan.
Characteristics of CEO, Family Board Members and Internationalization of Family Companies Listed on the IDX
Authors: Setiawan Rahmat , Bagaskara Aditya Sahrul , Masfufah Masfufah
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of the CEO Characteristics and family board member on a family firms internationalization listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research is using multiple linear regression model, the data is acquired from report finance company published from period 2011-2016. Dependent variables used is internationalization proxied with foreign sales to total sales. Independent variables in this research are education level of the CEO, Gender of the CEO, family board member of commissioner and family board member of director. The result of this research shows that the education level of the CEO has a positive effect on internationalization, the CEO's gender is not significant to internationalization, while the family board member of com-missioners and family board member of director are negatively afflicted against internationalization.
The Effect of Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance with Corporate Social Responsibility as Moderating Variable: Studies on Islamic Commercial Banks
Authors: Rusmawan Renanta Ivana Nanda , Setiawan Iwan , Ruhadi Ruhadi
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the influence of Intellectual Capital and the moderating of Corporate Social Responsibility to financial performance of Islamic banks. The data in this study used secondary data using the IB reports for the years 2010-2021. The independent variable used is IC as measured by Human Capital Efficiency, Structural Capital Efficiency, and Capital Employed Efficiency, and Corporate Social Responsibility as moderating variable. While the dependent variable used is ROA and ROE as the measure of financial performance.  This study uses multiple linear regression analysis with data panel models. The results showed that IC as measured by HCE has positive and no significant effect, SCE has positive and significant effect, and CEE has negative and significant effect on financial performance. and as a moderating variable, CSR negatively weakens the relationship between HCE and SCE and financial performance, while CSR positively strengthens the relationship between CEE and financial performance.
Identification and Assessment of Film Appraisal Mechanisms Aimed at the Improvement of Archiving and Presentation Processes
Authors: Získal Bohuš
Published: July 2023

Národní filmový archiv, Prague (the National Film Archive, or NFA) needs to update its core cataloguing system and potentially improve preservation processes to address new requirements related to (digital) content management. Since the NFA is also active in content digitisation and restoration, new digital tools were recently deployed for the purposes of supporting operation and management processes. In order to identify how the new system could improve the efficiency of both cataloguing and content management, the entire workflow has been investigated and analysed. Together with a standard process mapping, the extent to which these processes are aligned with the institution’s key activities, strategies, (individual) roles and the NFA’s goals was investigated. Drawing on concepts from cultural work appraisal and practical theories, techniques developed in ethnography and organizational studies were applied to examine the way in which the value of collected material is being constructed, understood and documented; and how its perception contributes to decision-making during the organisation’s regular activities. The results were analysed and communicated using process diagrams and sets of recommendations. Along with gaining better insight into the NFA’s operations, this approach allows for the enhancement of the new data model. There were also several mechanisms proposed which are aimed at enriching the retrieval of information related to film content origin, treatment, perception and community appraisals; as well as the improvement of strategic decision-making processes regarding digitisation, long-term preservation and distribution priorities.