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The Urgency of Reorganizing Disaster Management Institutions in Indonesia
No full textA disaster management institutional system is always related to three main issues: power, justice, and legitimacy. In Indonesia, the main problems in disaster management institutions are: first, many institutions are directly involved and even act as leading actors, but do not cooperate; and second, because there are too many institutions involved, coordination problems arise among them. These issues have resulted in disaster management becoming fragmented and ineffective. To address this gap, this article introduces a structured analytical framework that classifies three alternative disaster management institutional arrangements – single-agency system, multi-agency system, and collaborative crisis management. This article advances the discourse by offering a normative and comparative legal analysis that has not been comprehensively applied in the Indonesian context. It analyzes the comparison of institutional systems in the United States and China to develop a new institutional perspective, providing actionable pathways for legal and organizational reform. This article argues that the historical involvement of numerous institutions shapes the dynamics of inter- institutional relations, leading to overlapping authority and heightened sectoral ego, thereby making coordination increasingly challenging. Therefore, this article provides a normative framework that serves as a foundation for enhancing coordination, strengthening institutional legitimacy, and improving the overall effectiveness of disaster management in Indonesia
The Tourist Happiness Level after Participating in Yoga Activities in Ubud
No full textThis study aimed to examine the level of tourist happiness after participating in yoga activities in Ubud, Bali, a destination widely recognized for spiritual and welness tourism. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, involving 100 toursits aged 18-30 years selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected using the oxford Happiness Questionnaire, which demonstrates high reliability
Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Citrus amblycarpa (Hassk.) Ochse Peel Extract
No full textLimau (Citrus amblycarpa (Hassk.) Ochse) has traditionally been utilized in Balinese medicine for its therapeutic properties. Its peel contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins that have been associated with antioxidant and antibacterial activities. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial potential of sequential extracts of C. amblycarpa peel against four pathogenic bacteria. Dried peel powder was sequentially extracted using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and water for 72 hours. Each fraction was concentrated with rotary evaporation at 50 °C. The antibacterial activity was assessed by the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that none of the extracts demonstrated inhibitory activity against the tested bacteria. This absence of activity may be related to the loss of volatile antibacterial compounds during the drying process of the plant material. In conclusion, sequential extract of C. amblycarpa peel exhibited no detectable antibacterial effect against common pathogenic bacteria. Despite the negative findings, this study provides baseline data for future investigations, contributes to the scientific understanding of local herbal resources, and emphasizes the importance of optimizing extraction methods to preserve bioactive compound for the development of herbal based antimicrobials
Research on the Role Transformation and Practical Path of Kindergarten Art Teachers in the AI Era
No full textThe rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has posed significant challenges to kindergarten art education. This study explores the inevitable transformation of kindergarten art teachers’ roles and practical implementation strategies in the AI era. The paper analyzes the dilemmas faced by traditional teachers as “skill demonstrators” and “artwork evaluators” under the impact of AI, while examining pathways for their transition from conventional roles to new professional identities. Grounded in classroom practice, it proposes an “AI-assisted, child-centered” approach. Through concrete case studies, the study elaborates on key implementation points and behavioral guidelines for each pathway, aiming to provide frontline educators with a systematic and actionable framework. This framework enables teachers to redefine their professional value in the AI era and effectively harness technological empowerment to better nurture and stimulate children’s creativity and aesthetic sensibilities
Analysis of the Pros and Cons of Generative AI in the Classroom of Chinese Universities and Governance Strategies
No full textThe integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in Chinese university classrooms has sparked both enthusiasm and concern. In an era where technology and education converge, this study aims to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of GAI utilization in higher education. A mixed-method approach was adopted, comprising field interviews and surveys conducted with 150 faculty members and students across various universities. This research discovered that while GAI enhances interactive learning experiences, fosters creativity, and provides personalized education solutions, it also raises issues related to academic integrity, dependency, and the digital divide. By scrutinizing these factors, this paper provides a balanced view on the implications of GAI in academia. Furthermore, it outlines governance strategies to mitigate the adverse effects while maximizing the educational benefits. Recommendations include developing comprehensive usage guidelines, conducting ongoing assessments, and fostering digital literacy among both students and faculty. This paper contributes to the existing body of literature by offering empirical insights and practical approaches to the responsible implementation of GAI technologies in educational settings
The Language of Tibetan Clothing
No full textTibet has a long history, mainly composed of the integration of Hu, Qiang, and Puyue, among which the Qiang has the deepest influence on Tibetan culture. Tibetan clothing has gradually formed in these cultural exchanges, characterized by a wide clothing silhouette, long sleeves and large skirts, bright colors, and the habit of wearing trousers and boots. Tibetan culture is famous for its inclusiveness and diversity, and clothing is constantly improved in decoration and materials, forming modern characteristics. This article explores in depth the styles, colors, patterns, and materials of Tibetan clothing language, revealing its cultural connotations. At the same time, this article also focuses on exploring the differences and characteristics between Tibetan clothing language and other ethnic clothing languages, to highlight its unique artistic charm and aesthetic valu
Concept Construction of Embodied Learning Based on "Life-Practice"
No full textReturning to the body is a key path for education to revert to its essence, responding to the era's value demands for human development. Current theoretical research on Embodied Learning focuses on the integrity of cognition, the body, and the environment, yet there is still a need to expand its theoretical perspective. This study adopts the literature research method, classroom observation method, and case study method to construct the concept of Embodied Learning based on "Life-Practice" Pedagogy. With a multi-disciplinary examination of the body as its theoretical foundation, the study clarifies the internal relationship between "Life-Practice" Pedagogy and Embodied Learning, and extracts the essential characteristics of Embodied Learning: taking the body of a concrete individual as the subject, taking the overall organic interaction between the body and the environment as the approach, taking the body's perceptual practice as the driving force, taking neural mechanisms and perceptual experience as the core, and aiming at the development of human life. Finally, it proposes practical paths for classroom Embodied Learning from the practical perspective, providing new ideas for the theory and practice of Embodied Learning
Preschool Interventions for Self-Regulation: A Global Meta-Analytic Synthesis
No full textThe preschool years are a critical period for developing self-regulation in children. These skills predict future prosocial behavior, peer acceptance, and conflict management. They also form a key foundation for long-term academic success and mental health. Many interventions aim to build these skills. However, their effectiveness varies greatly across different cultures and socioeconomic settings. A comprehensive validation is still lacking. This study uses quantitative methods to synthesize global evidence. It examines how social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions affect the self-regulation of preschool children. The goal is to assess the overall impact of these interventions. It also identifies key influencing factors. These factors include intervention intensity, staff qualifications, family socioeconomic status, and cultural orientation. This meta-analysis followed the PRISMA 2020 and MOOSE guidelines. It included 9 intervention studies published between 2010 and 2024 from 2 international databases. These studies involved over 3,700 preschool children. The primary analysis used the Paule-Mandel random-effects model. Other methods were also used to ensure robustness. The combined effect size was Hedges’g = 0.48. This indicates a moderate- to-large positive effect of SEL interventions on self-regulation. Further analysis revealed key findings. Higher intervention intensity led to better outcomes. Teacher-led implementation was effective. Family involvement played a positive role. Interventions in collectivist cultural contexts showed stronger effects. Notably, interventions had a compensatory effect for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds. For children from high socioeconomic status families, the interventions provided an enrichment effect. The results confirm that structured SEL interventions effectively improve self-regulation in preschoolers. Beyond traditional SEL frameworks, this study proposes an integrated model. This model combines ecological, developmental, and neurocultural perspectives. It also suggests a four-level implementation strategy. The strategy covers curriculum design, teacher development, digital family engagement, and policy coordination. The study has limitations. Measurement tools were heterogeneous. Non-Western samples were underrepresented. Individual-level data were missing. Future research should use multi-modal assessments and adaptive designs. System-level simulations could also improve precision and generalizability. In conclusion, this study supports social-emotional education in early childhood. It also aids efforts to include SEL in the global education and development agenda
A Case Study on the Effectiveness of Repeated Reading Strategies for English Picture Books in Small-Class Library Corners on Young Children's Core Vocabulary Acquisition
No full textRecent years have seen growing attention to early childhood English enlightenment,for example, the annual enrollment growth rate of bilingual kindergartens nationwide reached 15%, and the proportion of parents signing up 3–4-year-olds for English enlightenment courses has nearly tripled compared to five years ago. Picture books—owing to their dual strengths of interactivity and language input, plus the Ministry of Education’s Guidelines for the Learning and Development of Children Aged 3–6 (2012) explicitly noting that “high-quality picture book reading boosts children’s language perception and vocabulary accumulation”—have become core tools in preschool English teaching. Yet empirical research on repeated reading strategies of English picture books for small-class children remains scarce, especially localized studies in specific kindergarten contexts. Thus, with approval from the principal of Yudong No.4 Primary School Affiliated Kindergarten (Banan District, Chongqing), this study, guided by Krashen’s Input Hypothesis, Piaget’s Schema Theory, and Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, conducted an 8-week book corner experiment on 12 3–4-year-olds (experimental group: repeated reading of high-vocabulary-recurrence books; control group: low-recurrence books). Results showed the experimental group’s post-test accuracy (83.7%) was significantly higher than the control’s (59.2%). So repeated reading effectively enhances small-class children’s vocabulary mastery. Not only does this study provide practical plans for English picture book reading in the specific “small-class book corner” scenario , but it also verifies the role of “repeated reading strategy” in promoting young children’s core vocabulary acquisition. Furthermore, it offers replicable empirical references for similar kindergartens to conduct English picture book teaching, filling the gap in localized research on repeated reading of English picture books for small-class children
Evaluation And Quality Of Hand And Body Lotion Preparations From Of Broccoli (Brasica oleracea L.) and Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Extract Combinations
No full textKulit kering merupakan masalah kulit umum yang disebabkan oleh berkurangnya kadar air di stratum korneum dan peningkatan Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL). Prevalensinya tinggi, mencapai 50%-80% di Indonesia. Kulit kering dapat diatasi dengan hand and body lotion. Hand and body lotion merupakan sediaan kosmetik berbentuk suspensi zat padat dengan pesuspensi yang tepatatau dapat berupa minyak dalam air. Salah satu bahan alami yang kaya akan manfaat adalah brokoli (Brassica oleracea L.) dan wortel (Daucus carota L.). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui karakteristik mutu sediaan hand and body lotion ekstrak brokoli (Brasica oleracea L.) dan wortel (Daucus carota L.). Metode penelitian yaitu kuntitatif eksperimental. Sampel yang digunakan ekstrak brokoli dan wortel dengan formulasi dibuat dalam tiga konsentrasi ekstrak (15 g, 20 g, dan 30 g). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan mutu sediaan, termasuk organoleptik, homogenitas, pH, daya lekat, dan daya sebar, memenuhi standar yang ditetapkan dan menunjukkan stabilitas yang baik selama penyimpanan. Namun, uji viskositas menunjukkan bahwa semua formula tidak memenuhi syarat SNI (2000-50000 cP), mengindikasikan kekentalan yang berlebih. Preferensi hedonik dengan F0 (kontrol), F1 (15 g ekstrak) dan F3 (30 g ekstrak) menunjukkan tingkat kesukaan yang baik dalam aspek aroma dan tekstur. Kesimpulan formula hand and body lotion ekstrak brokoli dan wortel menunjukkan karakteristik mutu sediaan yang telah memenuhi syarat meskipun viskositasnya melebihi standar yang disyaratkan. Berdasarkan hasil uji hedonik terdapat formula F0, F1 dan F3 paling disukai