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Exploring the Interplay of Social Determinants and Health Outcomes Towards Equitable Well-being
Get PDFThe intricate relationship between social determinants and health outcomes, focusing on their impact on achieving equitable well-being. Social determinants encompass factors like income, education, housing, and cultural influences that shape individuals' health journeys. The exploration reveals that these determinants are critical in understanding health disparities and creating a more balanced and healthy society. Through a synthesis of literature, qualitative research, and interviews, it becomes evident that socio-economic factors significantly influence health outcomes. Income and education play pivotal roles in accessing resources and making informed health decisions. Housing conditions and neighborhood environments further affect physical and mental well-being. Cultural influences intersect with social determinants, highlighting the unique health perspectives of different communities. This exploration also underscores the importance of community engagement and collaborative efforts in addressing health disparities. By acknowledging and acting upon the interplay between social determinants and health outcomes, we can pave the way for a future marked by health equity, where everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve optimal well-being
Structuring the Organization for the Management of Religious and Cultural Tourism Objects of Bukit Kasih Toar Lumimuut Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province
Get PDFOrganizational arrangement is needed so that the organization runs well and can make adjustments to the existing environment. Organizational structuring in the tourism sector is carried out not only for the benefit of tourism development but also related to the community and the environment where the tourist attraction is located. The research design used is qualitative, data collection is done through interviews, observation and secondary data collection. The process of data analysis is carried out from entering the research field to making conclusions with an interactive model. Research findings that organizational development in the management of tourism objects is related to the arrangement of human resources, the arrangement of the management organizational structure, the arrangement of infrastructure and technology of tourism objects, the arrangement of the natural environment around the tourist objects and the arrangement of the socio-cultural community
The Ugly Bildungsromans- Subversion, dissent and assertion in Toni Morrison and Latifa al-Zayyat
Get PDFThis paper aims to explore the multiple layers of oppression women go through in the postcolonial, hetero-normative, orthodox, patriarchal society as portrayed in Toni Morrison’s 1987 novel Beloved and Latifa al-Zayyat’s novel The Open Door, which she wrote in the year 1960. It also attempts to understand and highlight how different Female Bildungsromans are when compared to the conventional Male Bildungsromans. The intensity of the struggle which the protagonists of these novels are facing, makes one dub these novels as “The Ugly Bildungsromans”. Two characters from different spaces and different times, Layla from The Open Door and Sethe from Beloved, are discussed in this paper as one attempts to underscore the similarities, as well as the differences their struggles have, while also attempting to accentuate the reasons for the similarities and differences. Both of the characters are frustrated existences due to their social condition, and are required to make choices in order to reclaim their identities as human beings
Navigating the Complex Terrain of School Curriculum: An In-depth Study of Challenges, Reforms, and Stakeholder Perspectives
Get PDFThis study investigates the impact of attitudes towards the school curriculum on students' academic performance, taking into consideration study habits and prior academic achievements. Drawing from a diverse sample of students, our research reveals that positive attitudes towards the curriculum are strongly associated with improved academic performance, aligning with recent findings in educational psychology. Intriguingly, even when controlling for students' previous academic records, attitudes towards the curriculum continue to exert a significant influence, highlighting their enduring importance. The practical implications underscore the need for educators to cultivate positive attitudes among students, create inclusive learning environments, and promote effective study habits. This study contributes valuable insights to inform educational practices and enhance student engagement and academic success
Investigating the Role of Veterinary Nurses in Wildlife Conservation
Get PDFThis study explores the dynamic contributions of veterinary nurses in wildlife conservation, using a quantitative analysis of documented instances. The effects highlight the full-size involvement of veterinary nurses in numerous initiatives, in particular in rehabilitation, sickness prevention, and various wildlife species. The records reveal a attention on fowl and mammal-targeted projects, underlining the alignment with broader conservation priorities. While North America and Europe grow to be prominent regions for veterinary nurse engagement, the examine emphasizes the need of expanding efforts in areas with excessive biodiversity and confined conservation resources. The findings underscore the versatility of veterinary nurses in addressing complicated conservation challenges, advocating for his or her integration into interdisciplinary groups. Practical implications encompass the enhancement of instructional programs to equip veterinary nurses for diverse roles and the promoting of worldwide collaborations for know-how alternate. Recognizing and helping the multifaceted roles of veterinary nurses is imperative for achieving sustainable coexistence between humans and flora and fauna, addressing worldwide biodiversity demanding situations, and shaping powerful conservation practices
The Effect of Changes in Rainfall Patterns on Corn Production in the Semi-Arid Congo Region
Get PDFThis study delves into the intricate dynamics between changing rainfall patterns and corn production within the semi-arid Congo region. The analysis investigates the correlations, implications, and adaptation strategies related to this complex relationship. By integrating historical rainfall data with corn yield records, the study unveils the nuanced connections between climatic variables and agricultural outcomes. Statistical analyses reveal significant correlations between variations in precipitation and fluctuations in corn yield, shedding light on the vulnerability of corn production to changing climate conditions. The examination of adaptation and mitigation strategies offers actionable pathways to enhance the resilience of corn cultivation. From climate-resilient crop selection to precision water management and integrated pest control, these strategies empower farmers to navigate the challenges posed by evolving rainfall patterns. The inclusion of traditional knowledge and policy support enriches the array of solutions, fostering a comprehensive approach to agricultural sustainability. The study's findings hold practical implications for food security, livelihoods, and policy formulation within the semi-arid Congo region. The insights garnered contribute to informed decision-making for farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders, guiding efforts to bolster agricultural systems against the uncertainties of a changing climate. Through this study, the semi-arid Congo region gains valuable insights into the intricate interactions that shape its agricultural landscape, empowering communities to chart a path towards a resilient and sustainable future
Local cultural values implementation in the Kaili Ethnic Community in History Learning for the Course of Indonesian History around 1500 BCE
Get PDFThe research objective is to identify and incorporate local cultural values in the Kaili ethnic community into the Tadulako University History Education Study Program's course "Indonesian History around 1500 BCE." Creswell defined this as a qualitative study that used two (2) research methods: ethnography and classroom action research (CAR). Mopae's cultural values were incorporated into the CAR. The research was conducted in two sub-districts: Sigi Kota Sub-district and Sigi Biromaru Sub-district. This research concentrated on the Kaili ethnic community, specifically the Sigi City and Sigi Biromaru sub-districts. CAR was conducted in the third (third) semester for the course 'Indonesian history around 1500 BCE' with 30 students and a lecturer history education study program, Tadulako University serving as research subjects. This research discovered three cultural values of Mopae local wisdom: 1) activity through a sustainable planting system, 2) activity through nakapali, and 3) enacting customary rules orally through punishment/sompo or penalty as an effort to preserve culture and pass it on to the younger generation, which is implemented in the learning process at universities, in history education study programs in the course 'Indonesian history around 1500 BCE. It is an effort to instill Mopae cultural values in the Kaili ethnic community in Sigi Regency through disaster mitigation, harmony, empathy for the environment, water conservation, and waste disposal
Inhibiting Factors in the Implementation of the Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT) / Basic Food Assistance in Jeneponto Regency
Get PDFPoverty is a threat and always hinders the implementation of development. The government has issued policies and launched programs that intervene in poverty alleviation. However, in reality at the level of policy and program implementation, there are more policies that fail than succeed, therefore this research focuses on what are the factors that hinder the implementation of the Non-Cash Food Assistance program in Jeneponto Regency. In this study using a descriptive qualitative research. This research took place at the Social Service of Jeneponto Regency. The research data was obtained through observation and in-depth interviews with the community, and the authorities to provide information and information regarding the implementation of the Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT) at the Jeneponto District Social Service, through a review of documentation, as well as research studies in accordance with the research problem. The flow of research analysis consists of data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this study found that the factors that hindered the implementation of this program were In this basic food program, there was a tendency for regional leaders and elites to intervene in collecting data on beneficiary families, whether it was at the village/kelurahan, sub-district, district or Social Service levels. The suppliers or distributors have emotional relationships (in part) with policy makers, of course with commitments and underhand agreements that are outside the realm of the guidelines and provisions that have been set
Formulation of Tourism Development Planning of Youth, Sports and Tourism Office in Sidenreng Rappang Regency
Get PDFSidenreng Rappang (Sidrap) Regency is one of the regencies located in the South Sulawesi Province and is a tourism that offers promising tourism in increasing regional APBD foreign exchange. There are quite a number of tourism objects in the Sidrap district, but they are dominated by 27 historical tourism sites, most of which are cultural heritage sites, the rest are monuments to the struggle for independence. This study uses a qualitative approach. Collecting data through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used descriptive qualitative analysis. Based on the results of the study that through the formulation of tourism development planning carried out by optimizing the role of each good governance in developing the region as a tourism object in Sidenreng Rappang Regency, it is hoped that the potential that has been created can become an asset to seek community welfare and optimize Regional Original Income (PAD). The role of each stakeholder must work in harmony and not harm each other. Every policy taken to develop tourism areas as tourism objects must be evenly distributed, so that there is no inequality in developing tourism, although there is still a list of priorities for developing tourism
The Genetic Relationship between Bugis and Kaili
Get PDFThis writing aimed to explore Bugis and Kaili’s language trace of kinship using a Comparative Linguistics point of view or what is commonly called Comparative Historical Linguistics. In particular, this study aimed to find out how far the footprint of Bugis and Kaili language and when both languages separate from its proto-language. The data were analyzed by implementing lexicostatistics and glottochronology techniques to identify quantitative evidence, and sound correspondence was applied to identify qualitative evidences. The results reveal that in lexicostatistics the cognate percentage of both languages is 27% and by glottochronology calculation of both languages split from their proto-language between 660 – 918 CE (2020). Qualitatively, there are six sets of sound correspondences found in BB and BK are: / ǝ - a /, / a - ǝ /, / o - u /, / m - n /, / b - v /, and /? - Ø /, and six types of sound changes found, are: Lenition and fortition, sound loss, apocope, syncope, sound addition, and metathesis