Pola penguasaan pemilikan dan penggunaan tanah secaraa tradisional Kalimantan Barat

Buku ini membahas tentang Pola penguasaan pemilikan dan penggunaan tanah secaraa tradisional di daerah Kalimantan Barat. Buku ini juga berisi tentang identifikasi lokasi dan masyarakat, sejarah mengenai tanah tersebut, analisa pola penguasaan, pemilikan, dan penggunaan tanah

Factorial validity, measurement and structure invariance of the Malay language decisional balance scale in exercise across gender

Background This study examined the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the decisional balance (DB-M) for exercise (i.e. perceived benefits and perceived barriers) using a cross-sectional design. Also, this study assessed the measurement and structural invariance of the DB-M across gender. Methods The study sample consisted of 750 students (female: 51.7%, male: 48.3%), with a mean age of 20.2 years (SD = 1.2). Decision balance (DB) scale was assessed with the 10-item DB-M. Standard forward-backward translation was performed to translate the English version of the DB into Malay version (DB-M). Results The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) results based on the hypothesised measurement model of two factors and ten items demonstrated adequate factor structure after the addition of some correlated item residuals (comparative fit index (CFI) = .979, Tucker and Lewis index (TLI) = .969, standardised root mean square residual (SRMR) = .037, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = .047). The construct reliability and average variance extracted values were .850 and .839, and .542 and .538, for perceived benefits and perceived barriers, respectively. Meanwhile, the Cronbach’s alpha was .857 and .859, and the intraclass correlation coefficient for test-retest reliability was .979 and .960 for perceived benefits and perceived barriers respectively. The findings provided evidence for measurement invariance of DB-M for the male and female samples. The final CFA model fit the data well for both male sample (CFI = .975, TLI = .964, SRMR = .040, RMSEA = .052) and female sample (CFI = .965, TLI = .949, SRMR = .044, RMSEA = .058). Conclusions The translated version of the DB-M was valid and reliable for assessing the level of perceived benefits and perceived barriers in exercise among university students in Malaysia.Universiti Sains Malaysi

Spleen as a Site for Hematopoiesis of a Distinct Antigen Presenting Cell Type

While spleen and other secondary tissue sites contribute to hematopoiesis, the nature of cells produced and the environment under which this happens are not fully defined. Evidence is reviewed here for hematopoiesis occurring in the spleen microenvironment leading to the production of tissue-specific antigen presenting cells. The novel dendritic-like cell identified in spleen is phenotypically and functionally distinct from other described antigen presenting cells. In order to identify these cells as distinct, it has been necessary to show that their lineage origin and progenitors differ from that of other known dendritic and myeloid cell types. The spleen therefore represents a distinct microenvironment for hematopoiesis of a novel myeloid cell arising from self-renewing hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) or progenitors endogenous to spleen

Application of smart phone in "Better Border Healthcare Program": A module for mother and child care

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To assess the application of cell phone integrating into the healthcare system to improve antenatal care (ANC) and expanded programme on immunization (EPI) services for the under-served population in border area.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A module combining web-based and mobile technology was developed to generate ANC/EPI visit schedule dates in which the healthcare personnel can cross-check, identify and update the mother's ANC and child's EPI status at the healthcare facility or at the household location when performing home visit; with additional feature of sending appointment reminder directly to the scheduled mother in the community.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The module improved ANC/EPI coverage in the study area along the country border including for both Thai and non-Thai mothers and children who were either permanent resident or migrants; numbers of ANC and EPI visit on-time as per schedule significantly increased; there was less delay of antenatal visits and immunizations.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The module integrated and functioned successfully as part of the healthcare system; it is proved for its feasibility and the extent to which community healthcare personnel in the low resource setting could efficiently utilize it to perform their duties.</p

Exploring perceptions of advertising ethics: an informant-derived approach

Whilst considerable research exists on determining consumer responses to pre-determined statements within numerous ad ethics contexts, our understanding of consumer thoughts regarding ad ethics in general remains lacking. The purpose of our study therefore is to provide a first illustration of an emic and informant-based derivation of perceived ad ethics. The authors use multi-dimensional scaling as an approach enabling the emic, or locally derived deconstruction of perceived ad ethics. Given recent calls to develop our understanding of ad ethics in different cultural contexts, and in particular within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, we use Lebanon—the most ethically charged advertising environment within MENA—as an illustrative context for our study. Results confirm the multi-faceted and pluralistic nature of ad ethics as comprising a number of dimensional themes already salient in the existing literature but in addition, we also find evidence for a bipolar relationship between individual themes. The specific pattern of inductively derived relationships is culturally bound. Implications of the findings are discussed, followed by limitations of the study and recommendations for further research

Core - invert biomass + ordinal sort

The Core Insect Pitfall/Malaise Trapping program has been running since 2012. The novel method was first developed by Robert M Ewers. This provides not only insect specimens, but other invertebrates such as myriapods, collembola, arachnids, and occasionally provides vertebrates such as small rodents, snakes, and amphibians. All specimens and data is kept as part of the Core of the SAFE project. The majority of the data which has been exploited so far remains with the Coleoptera and Staphylinidae groups, while much of the preliminary field iding groupings are currently not used, the data remains to have serious as of yet untapped potential for future workers. Trap construction: Traps were based on a design combining pitfall, flight-interception, and malaise traps. Flying insects were directed either upwards into a "top" trap or downwards into a "bottom" trap. Components used in the construction of each trap are as follows: • 1 25cm diameter, 20cm depth, 4.5cm spout aperture Blue Plastic "top" funnel. • 1 20cm diameter, 20cm depth, 2cm spout aperture Blue Plastic "bottom" funnel. • 1 Xcm four pointed star cloth, acting as a malaise tent "director", held at approximately 90 degrees to the trap with clear fishing line. • 1 Xcm diameter, 90 degree grey plastic elbow pipe, one end modified to include appropriate teeth to screw collection bottle onto which. • 1 Xml "bottom" collection bottle, modified with mesh lined holes to allow water to escape to prevent overspilling. • 1 Xml "top" collection bottle, unmodified. • 1 77cm length cross-intersecting clear plastic (PVC) flight interception vane, supported by 4 (metal) 68.5cm aluminum poles. • 8 white plastic Zip-Ties. • 70% ethanol solution to fill the collection bottles. Trapping strategy: The pitfall style bottom trap are dug flush into the ground where possible and the hole preserved between trapping periods to limit catch bias associated with soil and leaf litter disturbance (Digweed et al. 1995). Once constructed, and occasion start time recorded, the traps are left for three days before collection with collection time also recorded. Samples are then stored in a chest freezer at -10 degC, before being taken to Maliau Basin research station and sorted by order and 70% ethanol before again being stored in freezers. Justifications: This combination of traps is implemented to target invertebrates of various morphology and behaviour to take full advantage of the sampling opportunity.The Core Insect Pitfall/Malaise Trapping program has been running since 2012. The novel method was first developed by Robert M Ewers. This provides not only insect specimens, but other invertebrates such as myriapods, collembola, arachnids, and occasionally provides vertebrates such as small rodents, snakes, and amphibians. All specimens and data is kept as part of the Core of the SAFE project. The majority of the data which has been exploited so far remains with the Coleoptera and Staphylinidae groups, while much of the preliminary field iding groupings are currently not used, the data remains to have serious as of yet untapped potential for future workers. Trap construction: Traps were based on a design combining pitfall, flight-interception, and malaise traps. Flying insects were directed either upwards into a "top" trap or downwards into a "bottom" trap. Components used in the construction of each trap are as follows: • 1 25cm diameter, 20cm depth, 4.5cm spout aperture Blue Plastic "top" funnel. • 1 20cm diameter, 20cm depth, 2cm spout aperture Blue Plastic "bottom" funnel. • 1 Xcm four pointed star cloth, acting as a malaise tent "director", held at approximately 90 degrees to the trap with clear fishing line. • 1 Xcm diameter, 90 degree grey plastic elbow pipe, one end modified to include appropriate teeth to screw collection bottle onto which. • 1 Xml "bottom" collection bottle, modified with mesh lined holes to allow water to escape to prevent overspilling. • 1 Xml "top" collection bottle, unmodified. • 1 77cm length cross-intersecting clear plastic (PVC) flight interception vane, supported by 4 (metal) 68.5cm aluminum poles. • 8 white plastic Zip-Ties. • 70% ethanol solution to fill the collection bottles. Trapping strategy: The pitfall style bottom trap are dug flush into the ground where possible and the hole preserved between trapping periods to limit catch bias associated with soil and leaf litter disturbance (Digweed et al. 1995). Once constructed, and occasion start time recorded, the traps are left for three days before collection with collection time also recorded. Samples are then stored in a chest freezer at -10 degC, before being taken to Maliau Basin research station and sorted by order and 70% ethanol before again being stored in freezers. Justifications: This combination of traps is implemented to target invertebrates of various morphology and behaviour to take full advantage of the sampling opportunity.

Negotiation theory and application in the business environment

This chapter introduces different theoretical approaches to negotiation and provides an explanation of these differing frameworks. While the action of a negotiation centres on the background research undertaken and what happens at the negotiation table, there is a need to know what principles and assumptions are informing these activities. Theories offer a way of understanding the underlying structures, processes and relationships of negotiation. Further, negotiation theories also assist with focusing attention on the 'basis of the bargain' and provide a standpoint from which to judge offers and counter-offers during the negotiation

Geographic variation in orangutan diets

This chapter explores variation in orangutan diets across their range, based on food lists. The authors of the chapter consolidated orangutan food lists from all available long-term field sites (N = 15). They represent both islands, multiple habitat types, varied degrees of degradation, and wild and rehabilitant populations. The chapter assesses the effects of habitat productivity (island, habitat type, habitat degradation) and rehabilitant–wild status on food lists. Findings suggest inverse relationships between habitat productivity and total plant taxa eaten at a site, the intensity at which individual food taxa are used, and the proportion of plant food species from which important food types are eaten. Analyses also explore food lists to suggest medical plant use, cultural influences on food knowledge, and the relationship between orangutan and other great ape diets. Discussion concerns conceptual implications of findings, methodological limitations to using food lists in the study of diet, and conservation applications

Moderation or mediation? An examination of the role perceived managerial support has on job satisfaction and psychological strain

Employees are vital assets for an enterprise and therefore need to be valued by their employers. Employers can create a safe and reduced stress environment to work; managers thus provide organizational support through their managerial role by caring for their subordinates’ well-being and by providing work advisory. By providing the managerial support to the employees, organizations can reduce costs and increase productivity. Past research has investigated the role of organizational support on stress as a single model either moderating or mediating role. The previous findings were also inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to test both the mediating and the moderating effect of the perceived managerial support on role stressors and psychological outcomes. This study used 380 participants taken from several small firms in Thailand. The results confirmed the mediation role of perceived managerial support, but not the moderation effect