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Wild Gentlemen And Terrible Savages; Hungarian Travellers In Borneo In The Nineteenth Century, Gábor Pusztai

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

In the nineteenth century most of Borneo was terra incognita; an area still to be mapped. In the writings of European travellers, the indigenous people were portrayed as stereotypes. In this article, I briefly examine the representation of the indigenous in the texts of three Western European travellers: the German Karl Bernhard von Saksen-Weimar-Eisenach (1792-1862), commander of the Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL), Ida Pfeiffer (1797-1858), an Austrian traveller, and the Norwegian traveller Carl Bock (1848-1932). I then analyse the texts of three Hungarian travellers: the traveller and scientist, János Xántus (1825-1894), the Hungarian aristocrat and author, Manó Andrássy (1821-1891), …

Sexualizing And Pathologizing The Other; Reading Doctor Julius Karel Jacobs’S Travel Account To Bali In The Nineteenth Century, Gani A. Jaelani

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

Since their arrival in the seventeenth century, through the nature of their calling – from the examination of the sick and efforts to acquire knowledge of local medicines – European physicians in the Netherlands East Indies inevitably encountered the local people and their customs. When contact intensified with more frequent journeys into the hinterland, these physicians produced knowledge of the natural world, the culture, and the customs of the region. However, when reading, the travel account of Doctor Julius Karel Jacobs, a Dutch colonial official physician to Bali in 1881, we are offered another perspective. This article discusses how the …

A Shot In The Volcano; A Humorous Travelogue About Java By Dé-Lilah (1896), Olf Praamstra

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

In 1899 Dé-Lilah, pseudonym of Lucy van Renesse-Johnston (1862-1906), published a travel story in two parts, Mevrouw Klausine Klobben op Java (Mrs Klausine Klobben on Java). It was an account of an early tourist trip she had made in 1896. According to Van Renesse, she undertook her journey to do environmental research on Java as well as ethnographic research on the native and European inhabitants of the island. But that was just a pretext for a woman who travelled alone to climb volcanoes, visit shrines and talk to the various inhabitants of Java. She was able to do so because …

Tourist Cycling Trips In The Tropics; The Ideological Landscape Of Recreational Bike Rides In The Former Netherlands East Indies At The End Of The Nineteenth Century, Nick Tomberge

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

Although previous research shows that the introduction of bicycles drove recreational travel in Western Europe, North America, and Australia, to this day, little is known about tourist cycling in other parts of the world. Nevertheless, a broader geographical context is desirable: the study of the early days of tourist cycling in former European colonies in Southeast Asia can enhance our understanding of the strong political dimensions of tourist travel in a colonial context, as it is interconnected with the project of imperialism, technological change, and modernity. This article examines the early days of tourist cycling in the former Netherlands East …

Suryadi (2023), "Baginda Dahlan Abdoellah; Konteks Sejarah Dan Kisah Hidup 'Hulpleraar' Bahasa Melayu Pertama Di Universiteit Leiden Dan Aktivis Perhimpunan Hindia", Abd Rahman Hamid

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

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Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

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Cross-Cultural Encounters Of Italian Travellers In The Malay World; A Perspective On The Languages Spoken By The Local Populations, Antonia Soriente

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

This paper describes the encounters that Italian travellers, explorers, and traders had with the peoples of the Malay world at the turn of the century. In particular, it focuses on the linguistic descriptions and observations made by Italian explorers of the languages spoken in the places they visited and included in their travel writings. In addition to the pioneering work of Pigafetta, the Italian scribe who followed Magellan on his voyage around the world and produced the first “Italian-Malay vocabulary” in 1521, other linguistic descriptions and observations were made by Giovanni Gaggino, a merchant who compiled an Italian-Malay dictionary in …

Cross-Cultural Encounters In Polish And Russian Travelogues About Colonial Indonesia, 1870s-1910s, Tomasz Ewertowski

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

This article explores cross-cultural encounters and identities discourses in selected Polish and Russian travelogues about the Netherlands East Indies. Poles and Russians could travel to the Netherlands East Indies thanks to advantages afforded Europeans by the colonial system. Their occupations (for example, a privileged tourist, colonial scientist, diplomat) often made them suitable imperial agents. They defined themselves as Europeans but, as Eastern Europeans, they occupied an ambiguous position: Russians came from a land-based, economically backward “empire of the periphery“ (Boris Kagarlitsky 2008); Poles came from a semi-peripheral European nation subjected to foreign rule and, from their common experience of subjugation, …

Sowing The Gospel In The Southern "Vorstenlanden"; Wonogiri In The Protestant Evangelists’ Travelogues In The Early Twentieth Century, Adi Putra Surya Wardhana, Dennys Pradita

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

The goal of this study is to analyse the travelogues of Protestant evangelists in Wonogiri, a topic so far barely touched upon. Despite being a predominantly Muslim community, Wonogiri was one of the areas in the principalities of Surakarta targeted by the zending. Therefore, this study explores various aspects, including the purpose behind the visits of Protestant missionaries, the discourses presented in the travelogues, and the perspectives of these evangelists on the belief system prevalent in the community in the early twentieth century. Based on several travel accounts, this research utilizes a critical discourse analysis approach. The evangelists built …

Wandering Through The Exotic Battle Zone; American Journalists’ Travel Accounts Of Indonesia During The Dutch-Indonesian War, Muhammad Yuanda Zara

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

This study analyses rarely examined English-language reportage and travel accounts on Indonesia created by two American journalists, Johnny Florea (Life) and Robert Sherrod (Time), after their visits to Indonesia between late-1945 and early-1946. The study finds that the travel accounts deliver a commentary on the course of the Dutch-Indonesian war and reveal the journalists’ fascination with Indonesian society and nature as well as their sympathy with Indonesians’ struggle for independence. However, the accounts also show that, as Westerners, they are guilty of various inaccuracies, a lack of knowledge, and cultural judgements rooted in the colonial past. It …

"Merdeka"! And The Dynamics Of Extreme Violence; The First Year Of The Indonesian Revolution Through The Eyes Of Three Dutch Journalists, Coen Van 'T Veer

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

In the first year after World War II, there was a power vacuum in Indonesia. The Indonesians had declared their independence. The Allies had assigned the administration of the former Dutch colony to the British. The Dutch thought they could continue their colonial ambitions. It was a year of utter chaos and extreme violence. While most Dutch journalists remained in Jakarta, three went to the war zones: two of them as reporters and the other as a soldier. The analysis of three texts on the first year of the Indonesian War of Independence by Dutch eyewitnesses shows the importance of …

David Reeve, "To Remain Myself; The History Of Onghokham", Dick Van Der Meij

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

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‘My Life’: How A Co-Produced Lifestyle Intervention Can Support Individuals With Severe Mental Illness To Live Well, Nicola Dowdeswell

South West Clinical School Journal

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Microbiological Quality Of Irrigation Water And Leafy Vegetables In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Bubelwa L. Kamara, Godwill D. Mrema, Thomas J. Lyimo

Tanzania Journal of Science

The quality of water used for the irrigation of leafy vegetables in urban settings is in doubt due to contamination associated with poor hygiene and water pollution. This study examined the microbiological quality of irrigation water and leafy vegetables at Chang’ombe in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as well as the perceptions and level of awareness of nearby consumers. Water and leafy vegetable samples were analysed for faecal coliform (FC) using standard techniques. Perception and awareness of consumers were collected using a questionnaire survey. The results showed an average FC count of 406.1 ± 16.40 MPN/100 ml for the irrigation water. …

Angular Distribution Of Bremsstrahlung Spectral Temperature Measured In A Full Dimension Of Ecr Ion Source Using Nai(Ti) Detector, Mwingereza J. Kumwenda

Tanzania Journal of Science

Measurement of angular distribution (AD) of the bremsstrahlung spectral temperature from a full dimension of the Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source (ECRIS) along the beam axis is challenging. To overcome some challenges, this paper presents the AD of the bremsstrahlung spectral temperature measured in a full dimension of the ECRIS along the beam axis using data obtained from the Busan Center of Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI). The bremsstrahlung spectral temperature from 28-GHz ECR Ion source at the KBSI was measured in six, three, and nine azimuthal angles at the injection, centre, and extraction sides of the ECRIS using three …

Effects Of Bending And Re-Bending On Mechanical Properties Of Locally-Manufactured Steel Rebars, Patrick W. Waruhiu, Simon I. Marandu, Mussa I. Mgwatu

Tanzania Journal of Science

Steel rebars experience deformation when subjected to bending and re-bending operations. Subsequently, their microstructures are impaired thus affecting the mechanical properties and leading to failure. This study establishes the effects of bending and re-bending the steel rebars on the mechanical properties. Experiments were conducted to determine the effects of bending and re-bending of the steel rebars. Testing was conducted on Ten virgin and Thirty specimens which were bent and re-bent at 45º, 90º, and 180º, and followed by tensile tests. Yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, elongation, and ultimate tensile strength to yield strength ratio (Rm/Re), were recorded. Results showed the …

Prevalence And Predictors Of Cesarean Delivery In A Tertiary Hospital In Taraba State, Nigeria, Olateju Alao Bamigbala, Ayodeji Oluwatobi Ojetunde, Maza Tanko

Tanzania Journal of Science

A cesarean section (CS) is a surgical technique in which a baby is delivered through an abdomen and uterine incision following fetal viability. It is imperative to identify the factors that influence the use of CS to reduce the needless use of this life-saving procedure and increase its availability for those who need it most. Therefore, this study assesses the prevalence and predictors of cesarean delivery in a tertiary hospital in Taraba state, Nigeria. Information of pregnant women who came for delivery to Federal Medical Center, Jalingo, Taraba state Nigeria from August 2021 to August 2023 was collected. Binary Logistic …

Extraction Of Natural Dyes From Delonix Regia Flowers For Cotton Fibres, Lutamyo Nambela, Liberato V Haule

Tanzania Journal of Science

Textile colouration is among the major industry that pollutes the environment with effluents rich in dye chemicals. Most of the dyes used are synthetics which possess health and environmental impacts. Potentially, the use of bio-based dyes and other chemicals can lessen the environmental challenges of the textile effluents. This study reports on sustainable extraction and dyeing of cotton fabric using extract of Delonix regia flowers. The extraction process was done using acidified water as a solvent and the dyeing process was free from hazardous auxiliary chemicals. To improve the dyeing performance, banana sap was used as an affordable and eco-friendly …

Genetic Characterization Of Water Yam (Dioscorea Alata L.) And Production Constraints Of Yam In Pwani Region And Unguja Island, Tanzania, Gladness E Temu, Veneranda E Mlegi, Nessie D Luambano

Tanzania Journal of Science

Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a tuber crop cultivated in over 30% of all regions in Tanzania, contributing to the carbohydrate needs of many households. The morphological and genetic diversity of water yam (D. alata L.) local cultivars collected from Pwani region and Unguja Island were evaluated using 26 agro-morphological characters and 10 Short Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers. Cluster analysis using morphological characters classified nine water yam local cultivars into two main clusters with three subclusters. Tuber flesh and leaf colour were the main descriptors for clustering. The genetic diversity of 128 water yam genotypes using ten polymorphic SSR markers generated …

Influence Of Stacking Order On The Structural And Optical Properties Of Cu2znsns4 Absorber Layer Prepared From Dc-Sputtered Oxygenated Precursors, January S Gwaydi, Hezekiah B Sawa, Egidius R Rwenyagila, Nathanael R Komba, Talam E Kibona, Nuru R Mlyuka, Margaret E Samiji, Lwitiko P Mwakyusa

Tanzania Journal of Science

Several studies have attempted to overcome the sudden volume expansion of the precursor during sulfurization by the use of oxygen-containing precursors when growing the CZTS absorber. This work demonstrates the influence of precursor stacking orders on the properties of the CZTS thin film absorber layer from DC-sputtered oxygenated precursors for solar cell applications. CZTS absorber layers were prepared from three types of DC-sputtered stacks, namely, Zn-O/Sn/Cu, Sn/Zn-O/Cu, and Sn/Cu/Zn-O. The precursors were sequentially deposited on a soda lime glass (SLG) using DC-magnetron sputtering and annealed in a sulfur and nitrogen ambient. X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy analyses reveal the …

Modelling The Combined Use Of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets And Insecticides Zooprophylaxis Against The Resilience Of Anopheles Arabiensis For Effective Malaria Control, Watson Levens

Tanzania Journal of Science

Malaria is a significant public health concern, especially in tropical regions. It remains endemic in many areas where malaria mosquitoes are prevalent. This study investigates the viability of insecticide zooprophylaxis (IZ) in conjunction with Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) as a strategic approach to combat malaria transmission, particularly in regions dominated by zoophagic vectors. Through the presentation and analysis of a mathematical model that integrates IZ and LLINs for the control of Anopheles arabiensis (An. arabiensis), the research underscores IZ's role in reducing zoophagic vector populations and enhancing malaria control efforts. Notably, the study reveals that achieving comprehensive coverage of …

Modeling The Transmission Dynamics Of Tuberculosis In Humans, Farida Kisinda, Joshua A. Mwasunda, Mbwiga S. Aloni

Tanzania Journal of Science

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major threat to human health particularly in most of developing countries. In this article, we formulate and analyze a deterministic model for the transmission dynamics of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. The next generation method is employed to find the basic reproduction number which helps to determine whether TB clears or persists in the human population. Global stability of model equilibria is done through Lyapunov functions whereas the normalized forward sensitivity index method is adopted to determine parameters that drive tuberculosis. Analysis shows that both TB free and endemic equilibria exist. The TB free equilibrium is globally …

The Effects Of Algal Blooms On Oxygen Levels In Lakes Babati And Eyasi, Tanzania, Amelia S. Buriyo, Nyatwere D. Mganga, Mary Melchiory

Tanzania Journal of Science

Globally aquatic ecosystems are reportedly overwhelmed by algal blooms due to excessive deposition of nutrients which ultimately cause hypoxia, leading to massive fish death. This study aimed at assessing the relationship between algae contents and dissolved oxygen (DO) in Lake Babati which is threatened by anthropogenic activities, whereas Lake Eyasi was used as a control. Algae contents (chlorophyll a), DO and surface water temperature were measured using standard methods. Results revealed that the mean algae content was significantly higher (4.47±0.88 mg/L) in Lake Babati than in Lake Eyasi (1.6±0.45 mg/L) (P < 0.05) and was beyond the standard permissible levels for domestic water supply and healthy ecosystem. Conversely, DO was significantly lower in Lake Babati than in Lake Eyasi (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in water temperature in the two lakes (P > 0.05). Furthermore, there was an inverse relationship between algae …

Synthesis Algorithm Of Control System Based On Neural Network For The Gas And Oil Process, Jasur Sevinov, Abdishukurov Maqsudovich Shavkat, A.Z. Shodiyorov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Automatic control systems in the oil and gas processing are considered. After extraction of natural gas condensate, management of technological parameters plays an important role in its processing. Among the parameter of regulating algorithms, control based on neural network technology was considered. These control systems are created on the basis of algorithms of neural network technology. There are several structures of neural networks according to their structure. Differences in the process of information processing of these branching structures are considered.

Results Of Experimental Study Of Solar Collector Efficiency, Shakhnoza Sultanova, Ajargul Mambetsheripova, Jasur Safarov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article considers the influence of ambient temperature on the drying efficiency depending on the incident solar radiation, changes in the average temperature of the absorber plate depending on the absorbed power, as well as the thermal efficiency of the collector at significant values of coolant flow.

Synthesis Of Local Control Systems For Underwater Units Cleaning Bottom Sediments In Reservoirs, Yuriy Gennadiyevich Shipulin, Zebiniso Akmalovna Zayniddinova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article discusses the issues of synthesizing local control systems for underwater units for cleaning bottom sediments in reservoirs. It is shown that the protection and rational use of natural reservoirs and the fight against their premature siltation is becoming an urgent task.

It is proposed to use small-sized underwater units, consisting of information and measuring devices, to carry out search work for cleaning bottom sediments under water; control systems; actuators and means of communication with humans.

It is shown that the task of controlling the loading of an underwater unit (UU) requires maintaining optimal performance while simultaneously taking into …

Dynamic Characteristics Of Magnetoelectric Linear Actuators Of Control Systems, Мakhmudjon Muxamedovich Аbdullayev, Rasul Ernazar Ogli Abdiev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This paper presents the results of studies carried out on magnetoelectric drives that carry out linear movement, models of drives are built and, on their basis, studies of the main indicators associated with the movement of a linear armature are carried out, such as: speed of movement, acceleration, current values, voltage and traction force of the armature. Also presented are the results of a study of magnetoelectric linear motion drives based on an analysis of graphs of their dynamic characteristics.

The Effect Of Strategic Containment On Organizational Brilliance: An Analytical Research In Ur State Company, Ibtisam Kadhim Zrar, Adel Abdul Al-Abbasi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The current research aims to demonstrate the relationship and impact between strategic containment and its dimensions (adopting alternatives, facilitating adaptability, synthesizing information, and implementing the chosen strategy) on organizational brilliance and its dimensions (brilliance in leadership, brilliance in service and innovation, and brilliance in Knowledge) in the Ur State Company. The research problem question was whether top management in the organization practices the strategic containment process or not, and does it affect organizational brilliance? The sample of the research consisted of middle management managers (120) participants. To analyze data and information and test hypotheses, the research used many statistical methods …

Enhancing Financial Vulnerability Models For Non-Profit Organizations: Integrating Financial Ratios And Macroeconomic Indicators For Comprehensive Risk Assessment, Amr Fahmi Omar

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: This research advances the financial vulnerability prediction model for Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) by incorporating a comprehensive set of financial and macroeconomic indicators, aiming to refine risk management and strategic planning within the sector. Theoretical Framework: Building upon Tuckman and Chang (1991) foundational work, this study addresses the evolving financial landscape's complexities. It expands on traditional financial ratio analyses to include broader economic conditions affecting NPOs, recognizing the limitations of previous literature. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study analyzes financial data from two NPOs (2017-2021), using three models to assess the influence of internal financial ratios (e.g., Debt Ratio, Cash Ratio, Net Operating …

A Diagnosis Of The Local Administration Performance According To Satisfaction Of The Local Citizens: A Case Study In Diyala Province – Iraq, Mohammed Matook Al-Mahdi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The purpose of this research is to diagnose the reality of the provided local performance by the local government and its impact on the local citizens' satisfaction in one of the Iraqi provinces (Diyala Province). The problem of this research was most local citizens that were not satisfied with the local performance of local governments in providing public services in most Iraqi provinces. The research methodology was the descriptive analytical approach by knowing the views and opinions of a sample of the local citizens that contained 1200 participants, where the research conducted the questionnaire as the main instrument. The data …