Capital Region Research Articles

Labour segmentation in NCR Delhi’s automobile sector: a political response of capital to labour struggles

This paper aims to understand the changing dynamics of internal labour market segmentation intertwined with the history of working-class struggle in an industrial belt in India’s National Capital Region (NCR). Nuances of workers’ class struggle in the automobile sector in Delhi-NCR over the last 15 years have shown that unity between permanent and contract workers was key to several successful struggles against worsening work conditions and management control within the global value chains of automobile production. Our fieldwork findings, along with direct and indirect political engagement in the region, reveal that increasing salaries and allotment of supervisory roles to small sections of permanent workers, coupled with the simultaneous fragmentation a lower strata of workers into multiple categories with very low salaries, benefits and heavy workloads, have been significant attempts by capital to break class solidarity among different sections of workers. Relatively pro-labour legislation and trade unions tend to concentrate in high-wage zones, while low-wage and precarious employment remains unprotected by such institutional mechanisms. Labour segmentation is inherent to capitalist exploitation, guarded by institutional mechanisms. Advanced mechanisation reduces distinction of skill requirements between highly paid permanent and lowly paid contract workers. In this context, labour segmentation is a political response to trade unionism from the side of capitalist management.

Increasing the Role of the Sultan in Local Politics: Case Study of the Role of the Sultan of Tidore in the Policy Making Process for the Special Capital Region of Sofifi in North Maluku Province

This research aims to analyze and identify the increasing role of the sultan in the democratic era in the context of building his role in society and his role as an informal leader in influencing formal institutions. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach. A qualitative approach was chosen in this research because it is able to explore in depth and detail a social phenomenon and human problem. The results of this research show that in increasing his role, Sultan Husain Syah placed greater emphasis on symbolic roles to build a positive image in society. This increased role then allows him to influence the role of formal institutions by dominating their roles and ideas in a policy-making process. In this case, it is the policy making process for the Special Capital Region of Sofifi in North Maluku Province.

DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL: A PROPOSAL USING A CROWDFUNDING SCHEME

Objective: This research aims to provide proposals for a comprehensive policy framework and strategic plan to advance economic prosperity through infrastructure development in the New Capital Region of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Theoretical Framework: The theory used is crowdfunding from Kirby & Worner (2014). The crowdfunding model includes social crowdfunding communities, loans/donations, and reward crowdfunding. The financial benefits of crowdfunding encompass peer-to-peer (P2P) loans and equity crowdfunding. Method: The method employed is a qualitative approach using interview discussions supported by participant observation. Twenty-two stakeholders, including policymakers and community members, participated in the study, providing diverse perspectives. The research takes place from September 16 to November 19, 2023, with the research locus in the city of IKN Nusantara. Results and Conclusions: To comprehend the short-medium-and long-term perspectives, these plans require innovative financing methodologies, such as crowdfunding, which is considered an essential element. In the short term, community involvement is targeted through SBSN, facilitating direct community participation in infrastructure funding. This medium-term strategy integrates digital platforms and blockchain technology, increasing transparency and strengthening public trust. A mixed creative financing model is recommended for public transport, aligning crowdfunding with Public-Private Partnerships. In the long term, this study highlights the growing maturity of crowdfunding and its potential positive influence on the infrastructure supporting the economy, setting a precedent that can be imitated in other regions in Indonesia. Research Implications: In line with national aspirations to achieve advanced status by 2045, this proposal supports inclusive economic growth inspired by China's expertise in optimizing domestic resources. The importance of the Open Government concept was underlined, emphasizing community involvement to reduce foreign dependence and encourage sustainable economic growth. Originality/Value: This research includes concrete actions, such as implementing Government Sharia Securities, blockchain integration, and targeted financial education campaigns, all aimed at ensuring the effectiveness and long-term success of infrastructure development in the Capital Region.

Predicting the longitudinal patterns of housing affordability stress: Evidence from the Korea Welfare Panel Study

As housing costs increase faster than salary and wage growth worldwide, housing affordability stress (HAS) becomes an increasingly crucial urban problem. However, little evidence exists on under what preconditions HAS experiences are likely to be persistent. This study examines the predictors of chronic forms of HAS experiences in the Korean housing market, characterized by a unique tenure system represented by Jeonse renting (i.e., renting only with a security deposit) and severe regional disparities between the Capital region and the rest of the country. After classifying the longitudinal patterns of HAS between 2011 and 2020, we examine under which preconditions between 2007 and 2010 households were likely to experience chronic forms of HAS. The results reveal that certain combinations of household income, housing tenure choice, and location of residence significantly heighten the probability of experiencing chronic forms of HAS. This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the importance of the longitudinal view of HAS experiences and expanding knowledge about the potential mechanisms that drive chronic forms of HAS.

Biomechanical and neuromuscular characteristics in patients with traumatic anterior shoulder instability undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair: a clinical prospective cohort study protocol

IntroductionTraumatic shoulder dislocation is a common shoulder injury, especially among the young and active population. More than 95% of dislocations are anterior, in which the humeral head is forced beyond...

Virulence profiling of emerging Indian strains of Burkholderia glumae causing panicle blight of rice

AbstractBacterial panicle blight (BPB), incited by Burkholderia glumae, has impacted rice production globally. Despite its significance, little is known about the disease and the virulence pattern of the causal agent. BPB is a major challenge in the rice‐growing belts of North‐western India. We have characterized the 21 BG strains using the 16S rRNA and the gyrB gene‐based sequence approach in the present study. The gyrB gene‐based phylogenetic analysis resulted in geographic region‐specific clustering of the BG isolates into three clades. The BG isolates from Delhi‐National Capital Region (Delhi NCR) (Clade 1) and Uttar Pradesh (UP) (Clade 2) were separated into two clades and the BG isolates from Uttarakhand and Haryana clustered together in a single clade (Clade 3). Likewise, we sequenced the eight major virulence‐associated genes viz., toxA, toxB, lipA, lipB, pehA, pehB, flhC and flhD present across the genome of B. glumae and identified their interacting proteins through STRING analysis. Furthermore, virulence screening of 21 BG strains revealed the variation in the percentage of grains infected and the yield of rice plants. The most virulent BG1 strain resulted in the highest disease incidence (82.11%) and lowest yield (11.12 g/plant) and BG10 came out as the least virulent strain. Besides, the inoculation at three stages of the plant revealed that the booting stage of rice is the most susceptible stage which resulted in maximum disease percentage and less yield. Overall, our study gives information about virulence‐associated gene characterization and variation in the virulence nature of Indian BG strains.

Flood hazard comparison based on geomorphic flood index and hydraulic HEC-RAS (Case study in Ciliwung Watershed, Jakarta)

The Jakarta Special Capital Region is a highly vulnerable area to floods due to its location on wetlands laced by 13 major rivers and borders the Java Sea, with more than 40% of its land below sea level and groundwater extraction leading to the ground sinking. The city has experienced several major flood disasters, and climate change has increased the risk, frequency, and severity of flooding in Jakarta. The present study aims to identify areas with flood potential in the Jakarta Special Capital Region (Provinsi DKI Jakarta) using the Geospatial Flood Index (GFI) method recommended by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The GFI method is an alternative rapid assessment that utilizes the Digital Elevation Model for National Spatial (DEMNAS) data with an 8-meter spatial resolution and employs ARCGIS and QGIS software to identify areas with high potential for flooding and the extent of inundation. To assess the effectiveness of this method, a comparison is made with the Hydraulic HECRAS model for the section from the Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) MT. Hartono to the Manggarai Flood Gate, considering flood return periods Q50 and Q100. The modeling results indicate that the inundation area estimated by the conventional GFI modeling is 150% larger than that the HECRAS Hydraulic model predicted.

Crossing the Rubicon: Strategies and Motivations behind Cross-ethnolinguistic Vote-seeking in the Brussels Capital Region

How and why do political parties seek cross-ethnolinguistic support within a consociation? This article constitutes a thematic analysis of 30 interviews undertaken with MPs from the Brussels Capital Region (Belgium). It shows how both strategic and principled considerations underpin the logic of parties appealing to the other language group. I identify six strategies: employing customized communication, cultivating visibility, fostering cross-ethnolinguistic interactions, presenting alternative party offerings, establishing a ‘Brussels’ image, and navigating voters. However, in adopting these, they encounter (in)formal and practical obstacles. These findings are significant, as seeking cross-ethnolinguistic support is expected to mitigate tendencies toward outbidding and extremism.

Factors influencing the digital transformation of sales organizations in Indonesia

A model that can elaborate the interaction between research variables influencing digital transformation, especially on the performance of sales organizations in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies, is fundamental. It allows the decision-makers to take proper action for their companies' optimization. By using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to build a model that can describe the interaction between Leadership Model, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, and Sales Management in 346 respondents working in various Fast-moving Consumer Goods companies in Indonesia, the present study found the most respondents were from the Special Capital Region of Jakarta (40.7%). It was found that the Sales Director (50.0%) was the most responsible for digital transformation implementation within the sales organization. Most respondents answered that effectiveness in the company's Internal Business Processes was the primary goal of digital transformation (28.1%). Concerning the success parameters of the digital transformation, Business Processes were the prominent expression of successful implementation (19.4%), with Sales Automation (37.4%) as the main activity in their digital transformation. Three hypotheses with the variables of leadership models, organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), and sales management control, had proven to affect digital transformation positively. Later, in four hypotheses where sales organization performance was set as the dependent variable, it was found that the leadership model influenced organization performance with digital transformation as a mediator. Finally, the last three hypotheses, with variables of sales management control, organizational citizenship behavior, and leadership model, positively influenced organization performance through digital transformation as a mediating variable. Leaders in organizations who carry out digital transformation must ensure that their organizations can respond to disruptions related to the use of digital technology in order for an organization to achieve proper performance.

Protected area development examination based on land use curve number value changes in Nusantara National Capital Region

This study examines the impact of land use changes on the intended extent of protected areas in the Nusantara National Capital Region (IKN). This study’s land use changes result from land use projections based on the IKN’s spatial plan (RTRW IKN) and land use projections considering the potential flood inundation areas for the Q100 recurrence interval, as determined by Clue analysis. Regression analysis with SPSS is used to determine the relationship between one or more independent variables (predictors) and a dependent variable (response variable) to analyze the mathematical equation used to calculate the size of protected areas. The analysis results reveal alterations in the size of protected areas within a watershed due to variations in the Curve Number (CN) values. A more excellent CN value reduces the extent of protected areas in a watershed and vice versa. This study is anticipated to provide helpful information for spatial planning decisions in the IKN, particularly in the Government Core Centre (KIPP) region.

아파트의 역전세에 영향을 미치는 요인에 관한 연구

This study focuses on the capital region to identify the factors that influence the recent socially problematic trend of apartment flipping. Specifically, this study examines the causes of the reversal trend in apartment buildings in three regions: the Seoul metropolitan area, the Seoul region, and the Gyeonggi-do region, categorized by real estate characteristics, macroeconomic characteristics, environmental characteristics, and timing characteristics. The data used in this study is an unbalanced panel. The entity data consisted of 59 observations in the Seoul metropolitan area, 25 in Seoul, and 26 in Gyeonggi Province, and 103 time series from April 2015 to October 2023. The main results of the analysis are as follows. In terms of environmental characteristics, we find that the implementation of the three housing lease protection laws reduces the Chonsei deposit default, which is identical to Models 1 (Seoul metropolitan area), 2 (Seoul), and 3 (Gyeonggi). After the Ukraine-Russia war, Model 2 shows an increase in apartment Chonsei default, while Models 1 and 3 show a decrease in apartment Chonsei default. The different signs suggest that the interest rate effect is stronger in Seoul. In comparison, the effect of supply shortage due to the surge in commodity prices is stronger in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gyeonggi province. In the case of COVID-19, Model 2 shows the decrease in the apartment Chonsei default due to increased money supply and decreased interest rates. Model 1 (Seoul metropolitan area) and Model 3(Gyeonggi) region generated an apartment Chonsei default because the liquidity was concentrated in Seoul, the largest investment destination due to COVID-19, the rental rate decreased in Gyeonggi-do, which increased the Chonsei default. Regarding timing characteristics, the 2023 dummy has a positive effect. The renters in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, Seoul, and Gyeonggi Province all signed Chonsei contracts in 2021, when the Chosei deposit was the highest. In 2022, the growth of apartment Chonsei deposits stagnated. In January 2023, apartment Chonsei deposits began to decline, leading to the phenomenon of apartment Chonsei deposit default, and as of November 2023, the Chonsei default phenomenon is intensifying.

Pembangunan IKN dan perlindungan keanekaragaman hayati

Background: The Indonesian government has decided to relocate the capital from Jakarta to the Nusantara Capital in East Kalimantan. On the other hand, the capital development area is a center of ecosystems that serve as habitats for various animals and plants. This research aims to understand the changes in ecosystems and biodiversity protection in the new capital region of East Kalimantan. Methods: This research employs a literature review method to use previous references as a basis for understanding the phenomena under study. Additionally, ecological concepts and biodiversity are also utilized. Finding: This research finds that the process of relocating the capital will face issues involving social, economic, and environmental aspects. Since the beginning (2015-2019), East Kalimantan has been burdened with ecological problems, such as forest fires, thus the ecological burden of capital development cannot be avoided. Therefore, government capacity is needed to ensure the preservation of biodiversity. Conclusion: The development of the new capital must consider principles of conservation protection, life support systems, and sustainable utilization.

Financial Literacy of Microentrepreneurs and its Effect on the Business Performance and Innovativeness: Empirical Evidence from India

Micro-entrepreneurs are the strategic assets of the nation, given their mammoth share in maintaining the socio-economic equilibrium and inclusive growth of the economy. Despite their contribution to India’s economy, they are still confronted with several on-ground hurdles, such as inadequate financial literacy among entrepreneurs, inaccessibility to affordable credit, financial mismanagement and lack of innovation. The extant literature has revealed that financial illiteracy and lack of innovation have raised pertinent concerns across the world, given the increasing rate of business failures. Nonetheless, the effect of financial literacy on organisational performance and innovativeness remains underexplored and fragmented. This study aims to examine the effect of financial literacy on the business performance and innovativeness of the micro-entrepreneurs in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) in India. Primary data were gathered from around 302 micro-entrepreneurs registered in Delhi-NCR through self-administered questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted through SmartPLS 4 software. The results indicated that financial literacy significantly impacts business performance and innovativeness among micro-entrepreneurs. Therefore, the study advocates wider participation of policymakers, financial service providers and managers in designing tailored strategies aimed to enhance the financial education of micro-entrepreneurs.

Employability of Computing Students in the Age of Disruption: A Graduate Tracer Study

This descriptive study traced the employability of graduates in the course program of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Information and Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Game Development from a Philippine Private Higher Education Institution in this age of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the study assesses the relevance of the imparted competencies and skills in the respondents’ jobs. Appropriate protocols were observed during data collection. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to identify and reach graduates from 2016 to 2020. Hence, results show that most of the respondents were male, single, and residents of the National Capital Region, Philippines. In addition, the respondents were able to secure employment from local and international competitive companies within less than three months after their graduation. Thus, the acquired competencies and skills are very relevant to their job. On the one hand, the findings of this study can be used as a basis for the institution and other HEIs to innovate the educational programs, practices, and services relevant to computing courses following guidelines and standards set by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education.

Analysis of Governance System and Authority Distribution in DKI Jakarta: a Study of Government Structure and Electoral System

Local government is the implementation of government affairs by the provincial government and the Regional People's Representative Council according to the principle of autonomy and duties assistance with the principle of the broadest possible autonomy within the system and regulations of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia as intended in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. In Indonesia itself, several autonomous regions have their specialties, one of which is the Provincial Government of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, which carries out government affairs according to the principles of autonomy and assistance duties with the broadest economic principles as intended in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. The research method employed in this study is the juridical normative method, which analyzes the applicable laws and norms related to the structure of regional government and the electoral system.

Prodromal complaints and 30-day survival after emergency medical services-witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

BackgroundOut-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a frequent and lethal condition with a yearly incidence of approximately 5000 in Denmark. Thirty-day survival is associated with the patient’s prodromal complaints prior to cardiac arrest. This paper examines the odds of 30-day survival dependent on the reported prodromal complaints among OHCAs witnessed by the emergency medical services (EMS). MethodsEMS-witnessed OHCAs in the Capital Region of Denmark from 2016-2018 were included. Calls to the emergency number 1-1-2 and the medical helpline for out-of-hours were analyzed according to the Danish Index; data regarding the OHCA was collected from the Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry. We performed multiple logistic regression to calculate the odds ratio (OR) of 30-day survival with adjustment for sex and age. ResultsWe identified 311 eligible OHCAs of which 79 (25.4%) survived. The most commonly reported complaints were dyspnea (n = 209, OR 0.79 [95% CI 0.46: 1.36]) and ‘feeling generally unwell’ (n = 185, OR 1.07 [95% CI 0.63: 1.81]). Chest pain (OR 9.16 [95% CI 5.09:16.9]) and heart palpitations (OR 3.15 [95% CI 1.07:9.46]) had the highest ORs, indicating favorable odds for 30-day survival, while unresponsiveness (OR 0.22 [95% CI 0.11:0.43]) and blue skin or lips (OR 0.30, 95% CI 0.09, 0.81) had the lowest, indicating lesser odds of 30-day survival. ConclusionExperiencing chest pain or heart palpitations prior to EMS-witnessed OHCA was associated with higher 30-day survival. Conversely, complaints of unresponsiveness or having blue skin or lips implied reduced odds of 30-day survival.

The Role of New Media in the 2024 General Election Campaign

Political parties extensively used New media in the 2014 and 2019 general elections. This platform proved vital to the ruling BJP. Other political parties have learned from this and refined their New media tactics. As the 2024 general election approaches, each political party has begun strategizing according to their strength. Political strife is escalating over New media. The current study investigates the possibilities of political parties' usage of New media for election campaigning in the impending 2024 general elections. It also tries to understand the role of New media in the upcoming elections. A quantitative study of voters in Delhi and the National Capital Region was done. According to the findings, people anticipate that New media will also play a major role in political parties' election campaigns in the 2024 general election. The study also anticipates that the 2024 general elections will be fought primarily through New media rather than traditional media.

BIOSKIN: A Protocol for the Copenhagen Translational Skin Immunology Biobank and Research Programme

IntroductionPsoriasis, atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis are common chronic inflammatory skin diseases that have a significant impact on individuals and society.Methods and analysisThe Copenhagen Translational Skin Immunology Biobank and Research...

Blood neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with 90-day mortality and 60-day readmission in Gram negative bacteremia: a multi-center cohort study

IntroductionThe Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) in blood has demonstrated its capability to predict bacteremia in emergency departments, and its association with mortality has been established in patients with sepsis in intensive care units. However, its potential concerning mortality and readmission in patients with Gram-negative bacteremia (GNB) is unexplored.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included patients with GNB between 2018 and 2022 from six hospitals in the Capital Region of Denmark. Patients who were immunosuppressed or had missing NLR values on the day of blood culture were excluded. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the association between NLR levels and 90-day all-cause mortality, while the logit link interpretation of the cumulative incidence function was used to assess the association between NLR levels and 60-day readmission. Associations were quantified as odds ratios (OR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI).ResultsThe study included 1763 patients with a median age was 76.8 years and 51.3% were female. The median NLR was 17.3 and 15.8% of patients had a quick sequential organ failure assessment score of two or three. Urinary tract infection (UTI) was the most frequent focus and Escherichia coli the most frequent pathogen. Statistically significant differences in median NLR were found by age group and pathogen, and for patients with or without hypertension, liver disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, and alcohol abuse. 378 patients (21.4%) died before 90 days. 526 (29.8%) patients were readmitted to the hospital within 60 days. For each doubling of the NLR, the OR for all-cause 90-day mortality was 1.15 (95% CI, 1.04–1.27) and 1.12 (95% CI, 1.02–1.24) for 60-day readmission. Analysis of subgroups did not show statistically significant differences between groups in relation to the association between NLR and mortality. The discriminatory ability of NLR for mortality was limited and comparable to blood neutrophil or lymphocyte count, producing receiver operating characteristic curves with an area under the curve of 0.59 (95% CI, 0.56–0.63), 0.60 (95% CI, 0.56–0.65) and 0.53 (95% CI, 0.49–0.56), respectively.ConclusionBlood neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio was associated with 90-day all-cause mortality and 60-day readmission in patients with GNB. However, the ratio has limited ability in predicting mortality or readmission.

Practice theory approach to Gen Z’s sustainable clothing consumption in Finland

PurposeThis paper aims to answer the questions of what clothing practices related to sustainable fashion can be observed in young consumers' daily lives in Finland’s capital region and what prevents their further proliferation.Design/methodology/approachThis is qualitative research that draws from 22 semi-structured interviews with high school students in the capital area of Finland. The data were analyzed with the use of thematic analysis, a flexible method of data analysis that allows for the extraction of categories from both theoretical concepts and data.FindingsThis paper contributes to studies of young people’s consumption with the practice theory approach, putting forward the category of following sustainable fashion as an integrative practice. The three-element model of the practice theory allows answering the question of challenges that prevent the practice from shaping. The paper further advances this approach by identifying a list of context-specific dispersed practices incorporated into sustainable fashion.Practical implicationsThe study suggests practical ways of improving clothing consumption based on the practice theory approach and findings from empirical research. Sustainable practices require competences, knowledge and skills that the school, as an institution working closely with high school students, could help develop.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the current studies of sustainability and youth culture of consumption with a practice theory approach and findings, related to a particular context of a country from Northern Europe.