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Developing The Local Political Space For Inclusive Nagari Pasia Laweh Institutions In West Sumatera, Tengku Rika Valentina, Roni Ekha Putera

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This study focuses on the local political sphere by examining the policies and the spread of Nagari’s institutional structure in West Sumatra by following Law No. 6 of 2014 about Villages. We examine and reassess the new variations of the local political sphere, focusing on local elites (Penghulu-Alim Ulama) and local communities’ growth within Nagari institutions in West Sumatra. Data was gathered via a focus group discussion (FGD) including stakeholders, regency administration, the Nagari government, and the communities. The findings are Nagari Pasia Laweh envisions an advanced Nagari based on local wisdom and open dialogue. It possesses benefits that effectively …

The 2021 Kansas Rural Grocery Survey: Revaluating Extension’S Role In Rural Grocery Issues, Jacob A. Miller-Klugesherz, Jessica Ramirez, Rial Carver, Erica Blair, Leah J. Tsoodle, Lauren Scheufler

Journal of Extension

Kansas State University’s Rural Grocery Initiative, housed under research and extension, surveyed rural Kansas grocery stores in 2021 (N = 48). This is the second RGI survey, following up on the ownership and customer surveys in 2008. This survey broadly assesses owner characteristics, store features, and challenges. Using descriptive and thematic analyses, we identified two topline conclusions for grocers and their respective Extension services. First, grocers need to identify transition plans earlier and more often. Second, grocers can overcome competition and distribution challenges by diversifying their sourcing, supply, and offerings.

The Influence Of Family Psychological Factors On Stroke Recurrence Using The Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (Pls-Sem) In Bukittinggi City, Indonesia, Yaslina Yaslina, Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto, Junaiti Sahar, Yuliarni Syafrita, Delmi Sulastri, Nursyrwan Effendi, Hema Malini, Rozi Sastra Purna

Journal of Health Research

Background: About 51% of post-stroke patients have recurrent strokes, with high blood pressure causing 51% of stroke-related deaths globally, and around 16% linked to high blood glucose levels. While research on stroke recurrence often centers on patients, there is limited research on family-related psychological factors. This study aimed to assess the impact of such factors on stroke recurrence using the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) on patients in Bukittinggi City.

Methods: The cross-sectional study employed convenience sampling techniques and included 191 participants from two hospitals in West Sumatra. The research was conducted over a period of 15 weeks, …

The Role Of Communicative Social Capital In Vietnamese Marriage Immigrants’ Access To Health Resources In Eastern Taiwan, Chuan-Chuan Cheng

Journal of Health Research

Background: Inter-ethnic marriages with women from Asian developing countries have led to a significant rise in female marriage immigrants in Taiwan. A group of Vietnamese female marriage immigrants, who are operating small restaurants, have developed social networks aiding in information sharing and accessing health resources. This study aimed to examine how communicative social capital within these networks assists Vietnamese marriage immigrants in accessing health resources in Taiwan.

Methods: Participants in this study were recruited from small Vietnamese restaurants and food stalls in a rural county in eastern Taiwan. Data were obtained through in-depth, face-to-face interviews with 26 Vietnamese female immigrants …

No. 02: Leveraging Food Remittances For Enhanced Food Security In Urban Africa, Jonathan Crush

Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network

This policy brief highlights the critical yet underexplored role of food remittances in enhancing food security across Africa. While global attention has predominantly focused on cash remittances and their economic impacts, food remittances – defined as the transfer of foodstuffs by migrants to their home regions – play a vital role in ensuring the availability, accessibility, and stability of food supplies for both rural and urban households. These remittances help bridge the food security gap between urban and rural areas, with food produced in rural regions supporting the nutritional needs of family members in cities. The reciprocal flow of resources, …

Merchants In Shakespeare’S The Merchant Of Venice: A Transactional Analysis, Raj Bhala

The Business, Entrepreneurship & Tax Law Review

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice is a play with multiple merchants engaged in multiple transactions with multiple motives. The key characters – Shylock, Antonio, Bassanio, Portia, Jessica, Lorenzo, Nerissa, Graziano, and the Duke – are involved in one sort of business dealing or another. Indeed, there are 10 specific transactions: one finance transaction; one international trade transaction; one gastronomic transaction; two inheritance transactions; three marriage transactions; and two legal entrepreneurship transactions. In these deals, commerce and love are almost indistinguishable, and justice and mercy clash. Thus, lawyers can analyze the drama from a transactional perspective, and spot issues they encounter, …

Experience Of Loneliness Among Older People In Hong Kong : Ageism Perspective, Chi Kuen Wong

Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)

The experience of loneliness is a significant concern among older people, as it can lead to serious health risks and impact overall well-being. This study, conducted in Hong Kong, explores the relationship between ageism and loneliness among older individuals. Employing qualitative research methods and thematic analysis, data were collected from 21 community-dwelling participants aged 65 to 86, including 8 males and 13 females.

The research focuses on how older individuals' experiences and perceptions of ageism contribute to feelings of loneliness. The study examines different forms of ageism, including institutional ageism and social exclusion, interpersonal ageism, and internalized ageism, as well …

The Opportunities And Challenges Of Conducting Observational Research In Care Homes: What A Researcher Brings, Does, And Leaves Behind?, Karen Spilsbury, Kirsty Haunch, Gary Hodge, Susie Pearce

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Context: Observation is an increasingly popular method for care home research.However, there are challenges associated with the use of this method in this context.As researchers, what we bring, what we do, and what we leave behind when using thismethod can have a significant impact on the lives and work of people in care homes.Perspective: Drawing on the experiences of two research teams, we share realworld examples of the ethical, methodological, and practical concerns when usingthe non-participant observation method in a care home context. Four key areas forobservational research in care homes are considered: privacy and confidentiality;managing consent; observation activities and …

Enhancing Corporate Transparency: How Esg Disclosure On Corporate Websites Reveals Corporate Visibility, Christopher Agyapong Siaw, Waqas Ali, Wai Mun Lim

Plymouth Business School

No abstract provided.

Exploring Ai Technology And Consumer Behavior In Retail Interactions, Maria Petrescu, Anjala S. Krishen, John T. Gironda, J. Ricky Fergurson

Publications

This research systematically reviews artificial intelligence (AI) effects in customer-interfacing retail applications based on an ecosystem value co-creation framework. We conduct a bibliometric and conceptual mapping analysis study, focusing on AI-related implications for consumers’ and other stakeholders' well-being, social interaction, and societal welfare. A co-citation network visualization of critical AI journal articles is generated, and a network visualization of AI keyword relationships and clustered topic areas is presented and discussed, along with a conceptual map of the relationships between key concepts and substantive AI themes. In an ecosystem context, the multidisciplinary-based bibliometric and conceptual mapping findings of our analysis reflect …

Skin Tone Discrimination And Birth Control Avoidance Among Women In Harris County, Texas: A Cross-Sectional Study, Eran Ben-Porath

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

INTRODUCTION: Structural racism plays a major role in reproductive health inequities. Colorism, discrimination based on skin color, may profoundly impact reproductive health access and service delivery. However, quantitative research in this area is limited.

METHODS: We administered an online survey of women (n = 1,299) aged 18-44 from Harris County, Texas to assess the relationship between skin color discrimination and reproductive health service avoidance. The survey included questions on demographics, self-reported skin tone, and dichotomous measures of previous discrimination experiences and avoidance of care because of perceived discrimination. Binary logistic regression was used to examine whether race/ethnicity, skin tone, and …

Major Political Events From The 1960s To The 2020s: An Analytical Perspective, Yun Song

Multicultural Center Publications

This research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of major political events in the United States from the 1960s to the 2020s. It examines key presidential elections and significant political incidents, exploring their impact on the political landscape and their contributions to the evolution of American governance and society. The study delves into the interplay between media, social movements, economic conditions, and political strategies, highlighting how these factors have shaped electoral outcomes and policy decisions over the decades.

Pregnancy As A Crime: A Preliminary Report On The First Year After Dobbs, Wendy A. Bach, Madalyn K. Wasilczuk

Scholarly Works

The report was released by Professor Bach’s partner organization Pregnancy Justice in late September. The report has been covered by over 400 press outlets including the Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, Teen Vogue, the Daily Mail, and the British Medical Journal. The report is the first report coming out of a three-year national study of pregnancy criminalization being led by Professor Bach.

The Role Of Kenneth Kaunda’S Humanism In Fostering Higher Education For Social Responsibility In Post-Colonial Zambia (1964-1991), Edward Mboyonga

Zambia Social Science Journal

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s first president from 1964 to 1991, advanced a Pan-African social-political ideology of humanism as a moral code to guide all human activities in the nation’s political, economic, and social spheres. Within education, humanism envisaged producing socially responsible and public good-oriented graduates equipped with humane values and capable of driving the national development agenda. This paper critically examines the nexus between Kaunda’s humanism and education by focussing on its role in fostering higher education for social responsibility in post-colonial Zambia. In addressing this, it focusses on the University of Zambia as a case study by drawing on secondary …

Fifty More Ways To Promote Scholarship Within A Law School Community, Jeremy R. Paul, Steven Wilf

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Balancing Scholarship, Teaching And Service To Succeed On The Tenure Track – A Workshop For Pretenure Colleagues And Faculty Aspirants, José Gabilondo, Danielle Holley-Walker, Kristin N. Johnson, Brenda V. Smith, Rose Cuison-Villazor

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

So You Want To Publish A Book?, Steven W. Bender, Susan Carle, Angela J. Davis, Susanne Kim, Clara Platter, Katheryn Russell-Brown

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

When Professors Get In Their Own Way: Law Teaching And Academic Perfectionism, Nancy Ehrenreich

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Book Review Of Unequal Profession: Race And Gender In Legal Academia, Akilah Folami

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

The Faculty Notebook, September 2024, Provost's Office

Faculty Notebook

The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.

Violence Against Muslims In India, Janai Wright

Ballard Brief

Violence against Muslims in India is an issue rooted in historical tensions and political ideologies. This violence encompasses various forms, including communal riots, targeted attacks, and spontaneous assaults. Historical factors dating back to the Partition of British India in 1947 with unresolved territorial disputes, have contributed to ongoing hostilities. Hindu nationalism, propagated by groups like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has exacerbated religious divisions, with policies and rhetoric marginalizing Muslims and promoting a Hindu majoritarian agenda. The failure of law enforcement and justice systems to address violence against Muslims further creates social insecurity. Consequently, Muslims in India face economic and …

Linfield University Catalog, 2024-2025, Linfield Archives

Student Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Wofford College Catalogue 2024-2025, Wofford College. Office Of The Registrar

College Catalogues

No abstract provided.

Factors Inhibiting The Implementation Of Green Building Criteria And Parameters In The Provision Of Affordable And Livable Housing In The Jakarta Area, Efriska Ginasti Mayangsari, Cindar Hari Prabowo

Jurnal Kajian Stratejik Ketahanan Nasional

Penyediaan rumah layak huni dengan harga terjangkau di Jakarta menghadapi tantangan besar, terutama akibat kenaikan harga tanah yang tidak terkendali, tingginya biaya konstruksi, serta kurangnya insentif bagi pengembang dalam menerapkan konsep bangunan hijau. Peraturan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat (PUPR) Nomor 21 Tahun 2021 mengatur penilaian kinerja bangunan hijau, namun implementasinya masih terbatas, terutama bagi proyek perumahan Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR). Melalui pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang menghambat implementasi kebijakan bangunan hijau dalam perumahan terjangkau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tanpa intervensi kebijakan, harga rumah di Jakarta diproyeksikan meningkat hingga dua kali lipat pada tahun 2045. Selain …

On Measuring Muslim Segregation In Urban India, Arpit Shah, Anish Sugathan, Naveen Bharathi, Andaleeb Rahman, Amit Garg, Deepak Malghan

Working Papers

The spatial segregation of Muslims in urban India is central to their social, economic, and political marginalization. However, the quantitative characterization of Muslim segregation has suffered from the lack of readily available demographic data at high spatial and temporal resolutions. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of accurately quantifying Muslim segregation in urban India using the latest electoral rolls data from Bengaluru (a megapolis of over 13 million residents) and an improved open-source algorithm to identify Muslim names. Our approach provides significant improvements over past efforts in this regard. We introduce two new metrics (diversity and local divergence) to account for …

2024-2025 Catalog, College Of The Holy Cross

Course Catalogs

This catalog lists available courses for the 2024-2025 academic year. The College Catalog is a document of record issued in September 2022. The Catalog contains current information regarding the College calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon, as a statement of the College’s contractual undertakings.

No. 01: Mitigating The Impacts Of Covid-19 On Migrants And Food Security In The Global South, Sujata Ramachandran, Jonathan Crush

Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing vulnerabilities among migrants, particularly those involved in South-South migration, leading to heightened risks of poverty, food insecurity, and marginalization. The pandemic disrupted global migration patterns, hindered access to essential services, and severely impacted the livelihoods of millions of migrants. Governments in the Global South faced the dual challenge of mitigating these impacts while fostering inclusive recovery strategies. This policy brief provides recommendations for governments to address the immediate and long-term challenges posed by the pandemic on migration and food security, as well as planning for future pandemics. Key areas include enhancing social protection, ensuring healthcare …

Research Report: Civil Discourse, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy, Timothy Meyer, Rebecca J. Vogt

Nebraska Rural Poll

Most rural Nebraskans believe the lack of civil or respectful discourse in our political system is either a very serious or a somewhat serious problem. The responses were fairly similar to those received last year.

In addition, most rural Nebraskans think Americans are more divided over politics than they were 10 years ago. The responses are similar to those received last year.

Despite that feeling, most rural Nebraskans have friends who have political views that are very different from their own. Yet, some rural Nebraskans are no longer able to talk to friends or family members because of their views …

Wofford Today Fall 2024, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Wofford Today

No abstract provided.

It 332-103: Digtal Crime, Nicole Campos

Informatics Syllabi

No abstract provided.