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Key Famipop Lesson—Saving Money And Call For Region-Wide Evidence, Romeo B. Lee

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

The Evolution Of The German-Chinese Strategic Partnership: A Case Study Approach, Marian Ehret

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This paper examined current and future tendencies in the evolution of the German-Chinese strategic partnership. Because of current events, both countries acted increasingly aligned. The central research question is: will the strategic partnership between China and Germany supersede the American-German alliance regarding political importance? A literature review and a media content analysis in a German context, focusing on the years from 2013 until 2018, showed that German scholars and publishers evaluated the direction and potential of the binational relations as (mostly) positive. As their judgment came from a short-term observation, Oswald Spengler’s culture-historical approach was applied, as it allowed embedding …

Instrument Development Of A Risk Barometer To Measure Extremism Behavior Among Early Youth In Malaysia, Jeffrey Lawrence D’Silva, Hanina Halimatusaadiah Hamsan, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Zamre Yaacob, Nurul Akhtar Kamarudin, Nurani Kamaruddin, Tang Sui Sum

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Undoubtedly, extremism is a current concern that has a negative impact on peace and sustainable society. Not much effort is made to identify the critical factors that contribute to individuals to become violent extremists. The aim of the study is to develop a valid and reliable instrument, the Risk Barometer to Measure Extremism Behaviour (RBMEB), to measure extremist behavior among early youth. The data collection process involved two phases comprising more than 800 early youth studying in schools and institutions of higher learning in Klang Valley, Malaysia. At the initial stage, the instrument had 19 domains with 151 items. Exploratory …

The Administrative Performance Of The Laguna Lake Development Authority On The Small Lakes Of The Laguna De Bay Region, Philippines, Bing Baltazar C. Brillo, Rolando R. Bello, Evelie P. Serrano

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Few studies have dealt with small lakes in the Philippines, particularly aspects of their governance, which translate to information deficit on the status of administration of many lakes in the country. At the core of governance in any lake is its administrative agency, and in the eight crater lakes of San Pablo City, it is the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). Under this context, this article examines the administrative performance of the LLDA on the eight small lakes (i.e., Sampaloc Lake, Bunot Lake, Palakpakin Lake, Calibato Lake, Mohicap Lake, Pandin Lake, Yambo Lake, and Tadlac Lake) of the Laguna de …

Intergovernmental Relations In A World Of Governance: A Consideration Of International Experiences, Challenges, And New Directions, Grichawat Lowatcharin, Charles David Crumpton, Sittipol Pacharoen

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The concept of intergovernmental relations (IGR) primarily focuses on the interactions among different levels and types of governments. With the proliferation of the concept of governance that calls for more actors in the public affairs arena, the traditional focus of IGR is challenged. The objectives of this article are to perform a fresh review of the concept of IGR and the practice of IGR research and to address contemporary challenges to them. We find that although the pervasive concept of governance has played an important role in IGR, it is confronted with a number of crucial questions, one of which …

Framing The Story Of A Woman Politician In The Dinagat Islands, Philippines: A Post-Structural Analysis, Raymundo R. Pavo, Ma. Himaya A. Tamayo-Guttierez

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

In this study, Bacchi and Benan’s (2016) framework is used to analyze the story of Vice Mayor Fely of Tubajon, Dinagat Islands. Her story is looked into to serve as a platform where the habits, practices, and situations in connection to structures and power relations in the political arena in her municipality and the province are brought to the fore to be in dialogue with a few critical questions. Some of these questions include: (a) Why do women politicians find it difficult to land a political position? and (b) Should women politicians be forced to carve political identities when their …

A Structural Equation Modeling Of Factors Affecting The Success Of Mobile Phone Store Franchises In Thailand, Chinnicha Wongsawat, Samart Deebhijarn

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

In Thailand, business success has been a focal topic of systematic explanatory studies, but the contextual success of the country’s mobile phone store franchises, in particular, has received only scant research attention. Given the critical role of the mobile phone sector in the growth of the communication market in Thailand, the mobile phone store franchises’ success is relevant for research as it is practical for the market, especially for both new and current franchisees. This report discusses a structural equation modeling of factors affecting the success of the mobile phone store franchises in Thailand. Surveyed were 1,666 mobile phone store …

Understanding The Role Of Consciousness In Maruyama’S Political Philosophy, Pamela Ann J. Boongaling

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

In this paper, I will argue that Masao Maruyama’s concept, basso ostinato, is best understood in conjunction with the evolution of the term consciousness in Japanese intellectual thought. Doing so allows us (1) to provide a more charitable interpretation of Maruyama’s basso ostinato and (2) to supply a more methodological account of Maruyama’s political philosophy. Such an interpretation of Maruyama’s views also enables us (3) to demonstrate the continuous significance and applicability of his framework and methodology as I use his basso ostinato to show why Japan’s “education-based nation” policy cannot sustain its post-war form of ultranationalism due to the …

Antecedents Of Thai Logistics Business Performance: A Sem Analysis, Preechaphol Pongpanit, Puris Sornsaruht

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Factors Influencing Eco Youth Sustainability Activity And Practices In Youth City, Muallim, Malaysia, Hanifah Mahat, Mohmadisa Hashim, Yazid Saleh, Nasir Nayan, Saiyidatina Balkhis Norkhaidi

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Factors Affecting An International Traveler’S Attitude In Purchasing Online Travel Services, Parlakorn Kornpitack, Puris Sornsaruht

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Legal Certainty For Foreign Investors In Coal Mining In Indonesia, Rouli Anita Velentina Anita Velentina

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Since 2009, there have been significant regulatory changes in coal mining in Indonesia, beginning with the enactment of Law No.4 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining, which replaced the prior system of contracts and mining authorizations (Kuasa Pertambangan; KP) with mining business permits (Ijin Usaha Pertambangan; IUP). There are two types of IUP: exploration and production operation. Then, the mechanism of Clean and Clear was created to reduce the large numbers of overlapping licenses. This article explores Indonesian regulatory changes and court rulings in coal mining and clarifies share divestment requirements for foreign investors in Indonesian coal-mining operations, which …

Analisis Biaya Satuan (Unit Cost) Dengan Metode Activity Based Costing (Abc) Di Poliklinik Jantung Rsu Dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso, Sumiati Sumiati, Eri Witcahyo, Andrei Ramani

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Determination of rate calculated based on unit cost, based on Bondowoso Regent Regulation Number 62 of 2017, RSU dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso unit cost calculates using the Double Distribution method. Double Distribution (DD) method is not appropriate to be applied because it does not reflect activity, method based on activity, precise and accurate so that it can provide the right information is Activity Based Costing (ABC) method. RSU Dr. H. Koesnadi Bondowoso has not made unit cost calculation using Activity Based Costing (ABC) method, especially for outpatient installation. The purpose of this research is unit cost analysis with Activity Based …

Kinerja Rumah Sakit Swasta Dengan Pembayaran Ina Cbgs Di Era Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional: Casemix, Casemix Index, Hospital Base Rate, Atik Nurwahyuni, Ery Setiawan

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Private hospitals must monitor their performance using indicators commonly used in DRG payment systems: casemix, casemix index and hospital base rate. This study aims to analyze the performance of private hospitals including casemix, casemix index and hospital base rate. This cross sectional study was conducted with a sample of 7 hospitals selected purposively representing private hospital type B, C, and D in 6 provinces. Casemix and CMI RS are strongly influenced by the hospital capacity, which the hospitals class B have higher casemix and CMI than class C and D hospitals. There is a phenomenon, CMI in class C hospitals …

Model Pembentukan Peraturan Daerah Yang Ideal Dalam Penyelenggaraan Otonomi Daerah, Marten Bunga

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

This study aims to analyze the model formation of regional regulations in the implementation of regional autonomy. This research method used is included in the type of normative legal research that uses secondary data obtained from library materials in the form of primary legal material. The results of the study indicate that regional regulations in the implementation of regional autonomy are a policy instrument in the implementation of the regional government. Establishment of regional regulations that are in accordance with the interests of the community must implement the principles of regional autonomy and the content of regional regulations must not …

Awal Mula Ide Pilihan Hukum: Sebuah Narasi Sampai Abad Ke-19 (The Genesis Of Choice Of Law: A Narrative Up To The 19th Century), Priskila Pratita Penasthika

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

The historical background of contractual choice of law is still hardly discussed in the literature of Indonesian private international law. The available literature merely focuses on the scope and limitation of the choice of law. The choice of law is accepted and discussed as a widely acknowledged doctrine without sufficiently addressing its origin and evolvement until it became the concept as we understand to date. Employing an exposition through the academic literature, this article studies the narrative that began the idea of contractual choice of law up to the end of the 19th century as an intricate idea in private …

Kemampuan Dan Kemauan Pasien Umum Rawat Inap Dalam Membayar Pelayanan Kesehatan Rawat Inap Di Rumah Sakit Umum Kaliwates Kabupaten Jember, Yanuar Anafia, Eri Witcahyo

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

testRational rates were determined by calculating unit costs into account characteristics of product as information related ability and willingness to pay. Ability and willingness were calculated for quality control and cost at the hospital. Community satisfaction index in Kaliwates General hospital released number of customer satisfaction that hasn’t met the standard was rate of inpatient services. Results of preliminary study on general inpatients were 70% having an estimated rate of less than rate set by the hospital, 20% said rates were less affordable and 10% couldn’t estimate rates, then this study was calculate ability and willingness to pay for inpatient …

Kajian Literatur Sistematis: Skema Pengendalian Biaya Dalam Asuransi Kesehatan Nasional Di Beberapa Negara, Eka Pujiyanti, Ery Setiawan, Euis Ratna Sari, Indah Pratiwi Suwandi

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Cost-containment is one of several strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the National Health Insurance scheme. Several cost-containment models were commonly globally, such as cost-sharing, capping, and others. This review aims to determine the costs and impacts of implemented policy schemes as cost-containment instruments in various countries. We performed a systematic review from several primary databases (Proquest, Pubmed, and Cochrane Library) with the primary intervention are the cost-sharing methods. The results of our review focused on the cost containment scheme from the government perspective, in which the context of social insurance can be a modification of payment systems, cost-sharing, …

Identifying The Leadership Skills Needed To Develop The Competencies To Lead In A Postcrisis Organization: A Delphi Study, Paul Turgeon

Dissertations

Purpose: Organizational leaders play a pivotal role in postcrisis activities. There is abundant research in the actions of leaders in a crisis; however, there is limited research regarding the leadership competencies required postcrisis, and a gap remains in knowing which leadership skills are needed postcrisis. The purpose of this Delphi study was to identify the leadership skills needed to promote organizational resilience, to act with integrity, and to possess a learning orientation of organizational leaders in the postcrisis phase.

Methodology: This study used a 3-round Delphi technique to identify the leadership skills that support the possession of the competencies needed …

General Education Learning Objectives Crosswalk, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

HLC Assurance Argument Evidence

This chart shows the connection between the previous General Education objectives and the 2019 revision. It provides guidance for assessment over time of General Education courses.

Kamala Harris And The Complexity Of Racial Identity Politics, Vinay Harpalani

Faculty Scholarship

Vinay Harpalani reviews Kamala Harris' run as Democratic nominee for President, contrasting her challenges with Barak Obama's campaign to show how racial identity politics are complicated and constantly evolving as well as the intersectional, or multifaceted, issues Kamala faced during her candidacy.

December 29, 2019: Secular Responses To Anti-Semitic Violence, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “Secular Responses to anti-Semitic Violence“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

Developmental Transcriptomic Analysis Of The Cave-Dwelling Crustacean, Asellus Aquaticus, Joshua B. Gross, Dennis A. Sun, Brian M. Carlson, Sivan Brodo-Abo, Meredith E. Protas

Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Faculty Scholarship

Cave animals are a fascinating group of species often demonstrating characteristics including reduced eyes and pigmentation, metabolic efficiency, and enhanced sensory systems. Asellus aquaticus, an isopod crustacean, is an emerging model for cave biology. Cave and surface forms of this species differ in many characteristics, including eye size, pigmentation, and antennal length. Existing resources for this species include a linkage map, mapped regions responsible for eye and pigmentation traits, sequenced adult transcriptomes, and comparative embryological descriptions of the surface and cave forms. Our ultimate goal is to identify genes and mutations responsible for the differences between the cave and …

Women’S Autonomy In Decision-Making On Own Healthcare In Tanzania, Cresencia A. Masawe,, Eveline , G. Mcharo, Gasper B. Masawe

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

The status of women’s health has a direct influence on their decision-making regarding their healthcare. This study analyses the determinants of women’s autonomy in decision making regarding their own healthcare in Tanzania. The study uses data from the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey, and the Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS) conducted in 2015/2016. The focus of the analysis is on married women within an age range of 15 49 years. Cross-tabulation and logistic regression model were used to examine the association between women’s demographic characteristics—such as age, education level, place of residence, marital status, wealth index, and literacy level—and their autonomy …

Chemical Composition And Behavioural Responses Of Male And Female Bactrocera Dorsalis To Their Volatile Emissions, Fikira Kimbokota

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bactrocera dorsalis, (Tephritidae) presented a grave threat to a broad range of fruit and vegetables in the tropics, including Tanzania. Bactrocera dorsalis is among the most destructive tephritid fruit fly, causing devastating loss of fruits especially mango. Insects use olfactory cues to locate hosts, oviposition sites and mating, in which pheromones are believed to be a strong cue used by insect to locate their mates. However, due to their high ability to adapt and occupy different ecological niches into various agroecological zones, there is a need to evaluate pheromonal composition from time to time to improve their control strategies. Therefore, …

The Association Between Household Wealth And Nutritional Status Of Preschool Children In Tanzania: Evidence From The 2012/13 National Panel Survey, Samwel Lwiza

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aims to investigate the association between household wealth and nutritional status among preschool children in Tanzania. The analysis is based on a nationally representative sample of 2,120 children from the Tanzania National Panel Survey (NPS), 2012/13. Household wealth was measured by wealth index constructed using the Principal Component Analysis (PCA); whereas child stunting and underweight were used to determine the nutritional status of a child. Results indicate that the prevalence of children stunting and underweight were 40% and 21%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression model shows that the proportion of stunting and underweight in the poorest 20% households were …

Preview; Ramon V. Short: Local Authority In The Context Of Federal Immigration Detention Requests, Joseph Weaver

Montana Law Review Online

No abstract provided.

Psychoanalytic Interpretation Of Marina’S Character In Kyomuhendo’S Secrets No More, Esther J. Masele, Deogratias M. Kisweka

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Based on the assumption that characters in a literary text are true representations of human beings, this paper intends to interpret Kyomuhendo’s characterization of Marina in Secrets No More, applying psychoanalytic theory thereby, authenticating Freud’s concept of personality in the understanding of characters’ deeds in the novel. Taking into consideration that Freud’s psychoanalysis is a wide and complex theory, this paper focuses on the basics of ‘Id’, ‘Ego’ and ‘Super-ego’ as modes of interpretation to evaluate the effectiveness of the theory in providing a deeper understanding of a character’s personality and meaningful interpretation of a text. In the same context, …

Teachers’ Demographic Characteristics And Their Implications For Retaining Teachers In Tanzanian Remote Secondary Schools, Raymond Mwemezi

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

The paper explores the demographic characteristics (age, gender, experience, and education levels) among teachers in remote public secondary schools in Tanzania and their implications for teacher retention. The data were collected using a survey questionnaire involving 152 teachers from 23 remote schools, located in three districts of Kondoa, Mpwapwa and Chemba in Dodoma region, the central part of Tanzania. The results showed that most of the teachers in remote public secondary schools are males (76.3%), aged between 23–30 years (65.1%); and the majority are below 36 years (89.4%), with bachelor’s degree as their highest education qualification (58.6%), and have stayed …

The Doors Of Perception, Gary Charness, Alessandro Sontuoso

ESI Working Papers

We investigate how a player’s strategic behavior is affected by the set of notions she uses in thinking about the game, i.e., the “frame”. To do so, we consider matching games where two players are presented with a set of objects, from which each player must privately choose one (with the goal of matching the counterpart’s choice). We propose a novel theory positing that different player types are aware of different attributes of the strategy options, hence different frames; we then rationalize why differences in players’ frames may lead to differences in choice behavior. Unlike previous theories of framing, our …