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Imra, pentads and catastrophes
Get PDFImra, the Creator in a pre-Islamic pantheon from Nuristan, fits well within the pentadic theory of Indo-European ideology. Ten other contexts relating to the theory are assembled from the Indo-Iranian world, including Nuristani versions of a world catastrophe myth. Some Greco-Roman Flood myths are presented as cognate
Harnessing biodiversity: the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (IMRA)
Get PDFAbstract Background Biopiracy – the use of a people’s long-established medical knowledge without acknowledgement or compensation – has been a disturbing historical reality and exacerbates the global rich-poor divide. Bioprospecting, however, describes the commercialization of indigenous medicines in a manner acceptable to the local populace. Challenges facing bioprospectors seeking to develop traditional medicines in a quality-controlled manner include a lack of skilled labor and high-tech infrastructure, adapting Northern R&D protocols to Southern settings, keeping products affordable for the local population, and managing the threat of biopiracy. The Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (IMRA) has employed bioprospecting to develop new health treatments for conditions such as diabetes and burns. Because of its integration of Western science and Malagasy cultural traditions, IMRA may provide a useful example for African and other organizations interested in bioprospecting. Discussion IMRA’s approach to drug development and commercialization was adapted from the outset to Malagasy culture and Southern economic landscapes. It achieved a balance between employing Northern R&D practices and following local cultural norms through four guiding principles. First, IMRA’s researchers understood and respected local practices, and sought to use rather than resist them. Second, IMRA engaged the local community early in the drug development process, and ensured that local people had a stake in its success. Third, IMRA actively collaborated with local and international partners to increase its credibility and research capacity. Fourth, IMRA obtained foreign research funds targeting the “diseases of civilization” to cross-fund the development of drugs for conditions that affect the Malagasy population. These principles are illustrated in the development of IMRA products like Madeglucyl, a treatment for diabetes management that was developed from a traditional remedy. Summary By combining local and international research interests, IMRA has been able to keep its treatments affordable for the Malagasy population. Our analysis of IMRA’s history, strategy, and challenges suggests that other developing world institutions seeking to use bioprospecting to address issues of local access to medicines would be well-advised to treat traditional medical knowledge with respect and humility, share its benefits with the local community, and pursue strategic partnerships.</p
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No full textA Discussion of Job Satisfaction among Academic Personnel at Al-Imra International University in Mogadishu, Somalia
Get PDFThe main goal of this article was to investigate Job Satisfaction among Academic Personnel at Al-Imra International University in Mogadishu-Somalia. Problem: The job satisfaction of academic staff at Al-Imra International University (AIIU) in Somalia is not well understood, despite its critical role in employee productivity and organizational performance. This research gap is significant, as there is a lack of empirical studies on job satisfaction in the Somali higher education sector. Addressing these issues is crucial for AIIU\u27s long-term success and contributes to broader discussions on workforce management in the Somali higher education landscape. Method: The study was conducted at Al-Imra International University in Mogadishu, Somalia, using a cross-sectional survey design. The research involved 80 academic personnel, including 50 lecturers, 10 associate professors, and 20 academic directors. The data was analyzed using SPSS 27, with frequencies calculated for descriptive analysis. Cronbach\u27s alpha was used to assess the validity and reliability of the study.
The study surveyed 59 individuals aged 25-30, with 38.8% being male and 23.3% female. The majority (73.8%) were single, with 43.3% married and 3.8% divorced. The majority (43.8%) were at bachelor, master, or Ph.D. levels, with 55.0%) being lecturers, with 20.0% being associate professors and 25.0% being academic directors. The survey indicates that 22.5% of respondents are dissatisfied with their job roles at Al-Imra International University, with 35.0%) disagreeing that they align well with their skills and career goals, and 36.3% lacking necessary resources, support, and autonomy.
The survey results show that a majority of staff at Al-Imra International University are dissatisfied with their current salary, career advancement path, and the university\u27s support for professional development. The majority also disagree with the university\u27s policies and practices that support work-life balance. The majority of staff are not satisfied with the university\u27s support for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Additionally, the majority of staff are not satisfied with the university\u27s policies and practices that support work-life balance. Furthermore, a significant number of students are not satisfied with the ability to balance their academic responsibilities with personal/family commitments. The survey results highlight the need for improved policies and practices to ensure a more balanced and supportive environment for workers at Al-Imra International University. The survey results indicate that 28.7% disagree that job satisfaction positively impacts productivity, while 32.5% disagree and 20.0% are neutral. The majority disagree about job satisfaction contributing to responsibilities, engagement, enthusiasm, commitment, and loyalty to the university.
The study evaluates job satisfaction among academic staff at Al-Imra International University in Somalia. Results show significant dissatisfaction with job roles, resources, work environment, and alignment between skills and responsibilities. The study suggests the university needs to review policies and support systems to create a more balanced environment
Penerjemahan Komunikatif Tips-Tips Kesehatan dalam buku Ahammu 365 Nasihah Tahtaujuhaa Kulla Imra?ah
No full textPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempertanggungjawabkan penerapan metode komunikatif dan strategi penerjemahan dalam hasil terjemahan buku Ahammu 365 Naṣīḥah Taḥtāujuhā Kulla Imra?ah Karya Fadia Abdouce dan Amal Al-Atat. Sumber utama penelitian ini adalah buku Ahammu 365 Naṣīḥah Taḥtāujuhā Kulla Imra?ah yang ditunjang dengan beberapa buku yang memiliki korelasi dalam penelitian ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif-deskriptif lalu menerjemahkannya dengan menerapkan metode komunikatif disertai dengan strategi penerjemahan diantaranya Taqdīm wa Ta?khīr (Mengedepankan dan Mengakhirkan), Ziyādah (Menambahkan), Hażf (Membuang), Tabdīl ( Mengganti)
Analisis Profitabilitas Usaha Peternakan Kelinci Pedaging (Studi di PT. IMRA Indonesia, Cianjur Jawa Barat)
Get PDFKonsumsi protein hewani kini mengalami peningkatan sejalan dengan meningkatnya pendapatan masyarakat. Sumber protein hewani subtitusi seperti daging kelinci dipandang sangat perlu dilakukan sebagai alternatif bagi masyarakat. Kelinci merupakan salah satu ternak yang mempunyai potensi besar untuk dikembangkan sebagai penyedia daging. Pengembangan usaha peternakan kelinci dapat dijalankan salah satunya dengan melihat apakah usaha tersebut menguntungkan atau layak dijalankan atau tidak, sehingga perlu adanya kajian mengenai analisis profitabilitas dalam hal usaha peternakan kelinci pedaging. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada tanggal 10 April – 5 Agustus 2014 di PT. Imra Indonesia, Kebun Balai Penelitian Tanaman Hias, Jalan Raya Lanbow No. 39 Cipanas, Cianjur Jawa Barat, dengan populasi kelinci sebanyak 2.104 ekor dengan berbagai usia atau sebesar 12,91 Satuan Ternak. Penentuan lokasi penelitian secara sengaja (purposive sampling) didasarkan pada PT. Imra Indonesia merupakan peternakan kelinci terbesar dan sekaligus sebagai pioneer pengembangan kelinci pedaging di Indonesia. Tujuan dari penelitian untuk mengetahui nilai profitabilitas usaha berdasarkan Gross Profit Margin (GPM), Return on Investment (ROI) dan Return on Equity (ROE), selain itu juga untuk mengetahui nilai Break Event Point serta Payback Period. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan penelitian adalah studi kasus atau case study method, yakni sebagai suatu suatu eksplorasi dari sistem-sistem yang terkait atau kasus. Suatu kasus menarik untuk diteliti karena corak khas suatu kasus tersebut yang memiliki arti pada orang lain, minimal bagi peneliti. Studi kasus adalah studi tentang kekhusussan dan kompleksitas suatu kasus tunggal dan berusaha untuk mengerti kasus tersebut dalam konteks, situasi dan waktu tertentu, dalam hal ini dalam kasus usaha peternakan kelinci pedaging di PT Imra Indonesia dengan rentang waktu data yang digunakan bulan Juni 2013 sampai dengan Juli 2014. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PT Imra Indonesia dalam pengembangan usahanya saat ini sedang fokus pada perbaikan produktifitas kelinci serta multiplikasi atau perbanyakan. Meskipun produk utama kelinci pedaging belum dihasilkan, namum pemanfaatan produk samping berupa pupuk cair dan pupuk padat dapat menutupi biaya produksi pada tahun tahun pertama. Profitabilitas usaha berdasarkan Gross Profit Margin, Return on Investment dan Return on Equity berturut-turut adalah 62,53%, 31,63% dan 35,24%. Nilai Break Event Point untuk penggemukan kelinci berdasarkan asumsi parameter yang ada di PT Imra Indonesia adalah sebesar Rp 30.887/kg berat hidup dan Rp 61.865/kg karkas, sedangkan untuk nilai Payback Period selama 2 tahun 6 bulan. v Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diatas dapat disimpulkan bahwa usaha peternakan kelinci pedaging yang dijalankan oleh PT Imra Indonesia menguntungkan dan layak untuk diteruskan. Proyeksi pengembangan usaha pada tahun kedua sampai tahun keempat terlihat mengalami kenaikan, hal tersebut disebabkan oleh meningkatnya produktifitas kelinci yang menjadi tujuan utama usaha tersebut dijalankan. Pemanfaatan dan penjualan hasil samping seperti kulit bulu kelinci, pupuk padat dan cair perlu dimaksimalkan guna meningkatkan pendapatan sehingga dapat menutupi besarnya biaya produksi selama perbaikan genetik dilakukan. Perlu dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai analisis profitabilitas khusus untuk penggemukan kelinci pedaging
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Testing of the IMRA Wattlite Laser
No full textLong term testing of the IMRA Wattlite oscillator began this month. The oscillator was operated for over 250 hours while monitoring the output power, the center wavelength and the pointing stability. Due to safety requirements, data was only collected during normal working hours. At night, the external shutter was closed so no data was collected, however, the laser continued to operate. In this mode of operation, approximately 80 hours of data was taken during the 250 hours of operation. The laser was turned off during the two weekend periods of this test series and restarted the following Monday. The warm-up period of the oscillator is most evident in the wavelength data shown in Figure 1. During the two cold start periods, the laser required about two hours for the wavelength to stabilize. Excluding the warm-up periods, the wavelength drift was approximately {+-} 0.1nm over the 250 hours of operation. The output power was monitored with a large area photo-diode. A plot of the output power as a function of time is shown in Figure 2. The two cold start periods are also evident in this data showing the same two-hour warm-up period for the power to stabilize. Once the laser was stable, the output power varied by only a few percent. It is also important to note that there is no degradation in the output power over the 250 hours of operation. The pointing error from the oscillator was monitored by focusing the output beam onto a video camera. The data acquisition program finds the centroid of the focused spot to the nearest pixel on the CCD array. The resolution of the system was 42 micro-radians/pixel in the horizontal axis and 49 micro-radians/pixel in the vertical axis. A plot of the pointing error as a function of time is shown in Figures 3 and 4. The pointing errors recorded are very small and are near the resolution of the diagnostic system. This is not surprising considering the output beam is from a single mode fiber. The pointing stability should only be related to how rigidly the output end of the fiber is mounted. Another advantage of the fiber output is that the pointing does not change as the laser warms up from a cold start. Although a warm-up period is required for the IMRA oscillator, the long term stability in power, wavelength and pointing appear to be sufficient for the prototype laser system
Pelaksanaan Pengembangan Usaha Mikro Mustahik Melalui Program Riau Makmur di UPZ IMRA Kecamatan Pangkalan Kerinci Kabupaten Pelalawan
Get PDFPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pengembangan usaha mikro mustahik melalui Program Riau Makmur dilatarbelakangi persoalan terkait pengembangan usaha mikro mustahik yang kurang memberikan hasil yang maksimal dalam perbaikan usahanya serta terdapat mustahik yang memperoleh bantuan usaha tersebut digunakan untuk kepentingan pribadi dengan rumusan masalah bagaimana proses pelaksanaan pengembangan usaha mikro mustahik yang dilakukan oleh UPZ IMRA yakni melalui beberapa tahapan yaitu melakukan studi kelayakan, penetapan jenis usaha produktif, bimbingan dan penyuluhan, melakukan pemantauan, pengendalian dan pengawasan, mengadakan evaluasi dan membuat pelaporan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, informan berjumlah 9 (sembilan) orang. Data dikumpulkan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi dengan teknik analisa data yakni pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan, untuk mengukur keabsahan data dilakukan triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan yang dilakukan UPZ IMRA sudah sesuai dengan prosedur pelaksanaan yang telah ditetapkan namun belum maksimal dikarenakan kurangnya keterbukaan antara mustahik dan pihak UPZ IMRA dalam proses pelaksanaan ini serta minimnya kegiatan pemantauan, pengendalian, dan pengawasan yang dilakukan sehingga kemajuan perbaikan usaha mustahik sampai saat ini masih relatif kecil. Meskipun begitu, mustahik sudah merasa terbantu dengan tercukupinya kebutuhan dasarnya serta dengan pemberian modal usaha berupa barang yang dapat terus digunakan secara berkelanjutan sesuai dengan konsep pemberdayaan yang diharapkan.
Kata Kunci: Pelaksanaan, Pengembangan Usaha Mikro, Unit Pengumpul Zakat (UPZ
İstanbul göçmen girişimci haritası: göçmenlerin istihdama ve ekonomiye katkısı
No full textAraştırma Ekibi
Prof. Dr. Ömer Çaha
Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Komsuoğlu Çıtıpıtıoğlu
Prof. Dr. Yusuf Adıgüzel
Doç. Dr. Ahmet Oğuz Demir
Oğuzhan Altınkoz
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Doç. Dr. Emine Sare AydınUluslararası Göç ve Mülteci Derneği (İMRA) “İstanbul Göçmen Girişimci Araştırması” başlıklı kapsamlı raporu, İstanbul’da faaliyet gösteren göçmen girişimcilerin istihdama ve ekonomiye katkısını gösteriyor. Raporun bulguları, Türkiye’de başta Suriyeliler olmak üzere, göçmenlerin devlete ve topluma yük olduğuna ilişkin yaygın kanaatin aksine, göçmen girişimciler, ülkelerinden Türkiye’ye sermaye, girişim kültürü ve belli bir deneyim taşıdıklarını gösteriyor. Buna göre, girişimciler Türkiye’de hem diğer göçmenlere hem de Türk vatandaşlarına istihdam imkânı sağlıyor ve ekonomik değer üretiyorlar
Geochemistry of biotite and its significance as a guide to the origin of the granitoid rocks of El-Imra area, Eastern Desert, Egypt
Get PDFBiotites from the granitoid rocks of El-Imra, Eastern Desert, Egypt have been examined. The chemical data of 8 new analyzed biotites are presented. The behaviour of major and trace elements in the examined biotites are discussed according to different variation diagrams. The chemical composition of biotites has proved a reasonable guide to the magmatic origin of the host granitic rocks
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