KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM PENGENDALIAN ILLEGAL LOGGING DI KABUPATEN PENAJAM PASER UTARA PROVINSI KALIMANTAN TIMUR

Beberapa puluh tahun yang lalu hutan di Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara sangat luas namun apa yang terjadi sekarang hutan hanya tersisa sedikit. Kerusakan hutan yang sedemikian besar disebabkan antara lain oleh pengelolaan hutan yang tidak tepat, penebangan kayu yang berlebihan, pembukaan kawasan hutan dalam skala besar untuk keperluan pembangunan sektor lain, illegal logging, perambahan hutan, dan kebakaran hutan. Penelitian ini melihat apakah kebijakan yang dibuat pemerintah daerah kabupaten penajam paser utara dapat menyelesaikan masalah illegal logging. Permasalahan yang dihadapi yaitu apakah kebijakan hukum di kabupaten penajam paser utara saat ini telah memadai dalam rangka pengendalian illegal logging di kabupaten penajam paser utara. Jenis penelitian yang dilakuakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif. Penelitian hukum yang dilakukan dengan cara meneliti bahan pustaka atau data sekunder belaka, dapat dinamakan penelitian hukum normatif atau penelitian hukum kepustakaan. Kebijakan pemerintah daerah Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara masih menggunakanUU atau regulasi di tingkan nasional dalam mengatasi permasalahan illegal logging.pemerintah daerah belum mempunyai regulasi dalam bentuk peraturan daerah atau kebijakan bupati sehingga pengendalian illegal logging belum maksimal. Kendala-kendala yang dihadapi pemerintah daerah dalam pengendalian illegal logging di Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara ProvinsiKalimantan Timur adalahsifat Illegal logging,sebagai kejahatan luar biasa (extra ordinarycrimes),kurangnyaregulasi,rendahnya ratio luas wilayah disbanding jumlahpolisi kehutanan,kurangnyasarana dan prasarana pengamanan hutan,sertaterlibatnyamasyarakat dalamillegal logging. Upaya yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah daerah dalam mengatasi kendala-kendala pengendalian illegal logging di Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara Provinsi Kalimantan Timuradalah perturan hukum, menciptakan pemerintahan yang baik, menjalankan operasi wanalaga, rekrutmen polisi kehutanan, meningkatkan sarana, prasarana dan angaran, melakukan pemberdayaan terhadap masyarakat dan sosial budaya

Venoarterial PCO2 difference: a marker of postoperative cardiac output in children with congenital heart disease

OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between venoarterial carbon dioxide gradient (DeltapCO2) and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) in children after cardiac surgery. STUDY DESIGN: A cohort study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: The Paediatric cardiac intensive care unit of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from June 2006 to May 2007. METHODOLOGY: All children admitted in the paediatric cardiac intensive care after complete repair of congenital heart defect using cardiopulmonary bypass were included in the study. Simultaneous arterial and central venous blood gas samples were obtained from a catheter placed in the artery (either radial or femoral) and superior vena cava respectively. Linear regression analysis was performed between ScvO2 and DeltapCO2. RESULTS: Fifty seven children aged from 5 days to 14 years were included and 272-paired simultaneous arterial and central venous samples were analyzed. Mean venous pCO2 was 47.82+/-9.03 mmHg and mean arterial pCO2 was 40.50+/-9.06 mmHg. One hundred seventy four samples had ScvO2 \u3e 70% with mean DeltapCO2 of 5.44+/-2.55 mmHg and 98 samples had ScvO2 \u3c 70% with mean DeltapCO2 of 9.07+/-3.90 mmHg. With ScvO2 \u3c 70%, 77 samples had DeltapCO2 of \u3e 6 mmHg while only 21 samples had DeltapCO2 of \u3c 6 mmHg (p \u3c 0.001). On the contrary with ScvO2 \u3e 70%, 71 samples had DeltapCO2 of \u3e 6 mmHg and 103 samples had DeltapCO2 of \u3c 6 mmHg. Coefficient of correlation (R2) between 0.340 was ScvO2 and DeltapCO2. CONCLUSION: Elevated DeltapCO2 is practical and can be utilized as a useful adjunct to low ScvO2 in the assessment of low cardiac output syndrome in children after cardiac surgery

Between Virtues and Vices: An Aristotelian Perspective on Wearable Information Systems

Wearable information systems (WIS) promise consumers the capacity to improve their mental and physical health. However, in pursuit of greater well-being, consumers develop WIS use and behavioral response habits that range from balanced to extreme, with dual ramifications for their well-being. Therefore, this study seeks to deepen our understanding of how and why some consumers manage to sustain balanced WIS use and associated behavioral response habits, in contrast to those who persist in extreme engagement. Specifically, based on Aristotelian ethics, this study posits that consumers’ habitual use and corresponding behavioral responses cultivate virtues and vices, thereby influencing well-being. The preliminary findings using semi-structured interviews with smartwatch users indicate a general tension between the virtue of magnanimity and the vice of pusillanimity. In response, consumers report different reactions and strategies to deal with this tension. This study contributes to the nascent corpus of literature concerned with the ethical dimension of WIS

From Simulation to Hyperreality: A Critical Investigation into the Role of Simulacra in Visual Formats on Social Media

While social media offers unparalleled opportunities for empowerment, it also fosters a range of adverse effects, from polarization to extremism. To deepen our understanding of these phenomena, we draw on Baudrillard’s work, positing that these unintended consequences stem from a simulated hyperreality fueled by the proliferation of simulacra in visual formats on social media platforms. This study develops a conceptual framework grounded in Baudrillard’s ideas to analyze how simulacra contribute to this hyperreality. Specifically, we conduct a critical analysis of information diffusion in the context of the Israel-Hamas War by scrutinizing visual content and the interactions of users sharing and responding to this content. This research aims to contribute to understanding the evolving power dynamics between traditional gatekeepers and social media’s audience gatekeepers. It focuses on how simulacra in visual formats increasingly obscure the distinctions between digital and physical realities, potentially offering novel insights into social media’s ‘dark side.

N‐terminal diproline and charge group effects on the stabilization of helical conformation in alanine‐based short peptides: CD studies with water and methanol as solvent

Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/137582/1/psc3005.pdfhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/137582/2/psc3005_am.pd

A Feminist Ethics of Power Perspective on Gender Inequalities in Information Systems Development

With the rise of socio-political movements seeking to improve women\u27s circumstances in society, research on gender has been continuously growing in Information Systems (IS) research. Despite this growth, critical-ethical perspectives on gender power dynamics are lacking. Therefore, we critically investigate the perceptions of male and female IS developers on gender inequalities using feminist ethics of power. We find that interviewees coincide in the belief that inequalities are improving and that gender is not a limiting factor of competencies. However, men and women deviate regarding perceptions of respect and validation, equality, and the drivers that (re-)produce disparities. Additionally, women exhibit fragmented conceptualizations of inclusion. Through a critical analysis of these findings, we expose ethical dilemmas that arise from these contradictory perceptions of gender inequalities and propose pathways for transforming the prevailing order. Our study contributes by advancing a broader perspective on inequalities through the lens of feminist ethics of power

Impact of Green Banking on Environment: A Synergistic Paradigm Shift in Indian Banking Strategies

Green banking encompasses the adoption of environmentally friendly practices within the banking sector to mitigate its impact on the environment. This involves promoting paperless transactions, supporting eco-friendly initiatives, and funding sustainable projects. The integration of green banking practices allows banks to contribute to both economic development and environmental preservation by reducing their carbon footprint and supporting sustainable investments. Furthermore, reducing energy consumption and embracing renewable energy sources are crucial steps in achieving long-term sustainability. The implementation of green banking practices not only benefits the environment but also aligns with the goal of fostering a greener and more sustainable future for the banking industry and society as a whole.This paper discusses the importance of green banking in addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for banks to adopt green policies. It explores green rating standards, environmental norms, and initiatives by Indian banks. Strategies include integrating environmental considerations, promoting renewable energy financing, and encouraging sustainable practices. Challenges and benefits are examined, stressing the importance of prioritizing sustainability. The paper aims to inspire banks and stakeholders to adopt green banking practices for a greener future

Update to ANSI/ANS-6.4.3-1991 for low-Z and compound materials and review of particle transport theory

The ANSI/ANS-6.4.3-1991 Gamma-Ray Attenuation Coefficients and Buildup Factors for Engineering Materials Standard (herein known as ANS Standard), contains derived gamma-ray attenuation coefficients and buildup factors for selected engineering materials and elements for use in shielding calculations (ANSI/ANS-6.1.1, 1991). The current status of the ANS Standard is withdrawn due to the lack of any updates since its last publication. Since the last update of the ANS standard, more accurate codes for particle transport and cross sectional data have become available. As a result, this study was carried out to update gamma-ray buildup factors for iron and water as a function of source energy that are presented in ANS Standard by using ENDF/B-VI.8 photo-atomic cross-section library data in Monte Carlo N Particle 5 (MCNP5) version 1.40. Another code, Anisotropic Source-Flux Iteration Technique (ASFIT), was used as a benchmarking tool to validate the MCNP5 results. The results from MCNP5 did vary from those of the ANS Standard with the greatest differences for iron and water being 10.48% and 13.83%, respectively. These differences can be attributed to the following: (1) Differences in cross section libraries; (2) Method of solution for the codes; (3) Physics Assumptions; (a) Bremsstrahlung; (b) Coherent Scattering (4) Calculation methods; (5) Standard deviation. To obtain buildup factors for points not calculated, fittings were calculated using a fitting function technique. After the buildup factor for each source energy was plotted as a function of mean free path (mfp), the data was fitted via Microsoft Excel. The fitting method chosen for each was a polynomial of the sixth order to ensure the highest accuracy and closest to 1 value for the regression coefficient, R 2 . Tables and figures representing energy absorption buildup factors and fitting functions are attached to this study

Examining the Use of Blockchain Technology in Virtual Worlds: A Socio-Technical Systems Perspective

Recent developments, including the rebranding of Facebook to Meta, have led to large-scale media attention on the phenomenon of the Metaverse. Although not being a new phenomenon in Information Systems (IS) research, many intricacies in virtual worlds remain unexplored. In particular , prior research has directed attention to users‘ lack of ownership rights, creating tension between the creator and user. To solve this tension, we argue that blockchain technology can potentially help to structure ownership rights. Therefore, our research explores a blockchain-based Metaverse through the socio-technical system lens. Our study highlights that, in the underlying case, the use of blockchain technology goes beyond the application of Non- Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and can also be found in the general organizational structure, blurring the boundaries of existing stakeholders. Our work contributes to research by providing a gaze into blockchain-based Metaverses and highlighting the potential application and benefit of the technology in virtual worlds