Leader Region Research Articles

The Role of Islamic Organizations 'Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama' in Forming National Politics in Indonesia

Unlike many of Islamic organizations, where they have some international agenda, Islamic social organizations in Indonesia have unique characteristics allowed them to play an important role in Indonesian society. Although, Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama have some differences in basic thoughts and mechanism of actions but they are in the same competition to serve the society. This specific case made these two organizations more long lasting and trustworthy. This study included explanation of values, political characteristics and feature of these two Islamic organizations in addition to the role of both of them in shaping political aspects in Indonesia. This study was conducted by adopting qualitative approach through interviews with regional leaders and scholars in East Java Province. Narrative approach was used to finalize the results and writing report. This study reveals the political role of Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama through forming political parties, participation in election, adopting Pancasila, education, economic activities, and religious occasions in shaping the political identity in the country. The formers, scholars, regional leaders of both organizations have an effect on followers and society to choose representatives in DPR (People’s representative council), MPR (People’s consultative assembly) and DPD (Regional representative council).

Recommendation System for Prospective Bride and Groom Using Cosine Similarity Algorithm

Ta'aruf is an introductory process intended for getting to know each other between two individuals which is expected to continue at the marriage level. Forum ta'aruf Padi Melati is an institution under the Regional Leadership of Muhammadiyah Bantul that aims to become a medium for cadres Nasyi'atul Aisyiyah and Muhammadiyah Youth in finding a life partner. The ta'aruf process carried out by the current Forum ta'aruf Padi Melati is still carried out using information exchange via WhatsApp through forum leaders where the candidates will send biodata and criteria for the desired partner. The purpose of this study was to design a website prototype to help the managers of the Ta'aruf Padi Melati Forum to do matching Potential Pairing with the Application of the Cosine Similarity Algorithm. The application of the Cosine Similarity algorithm aims to compare the degree of fit of several candidates. The research method is carried out in several stages starting in stages, namely interviews with the managers of the jasmine rice ta'aruf forum, then conducting by applying the Cosine similarity method to create a classification of category pairs into groups according to the degree of similarity of the criteria. The final result is the degree of match of the pair criteria expected by each participant.

Australia in the Framework of the Asian Integration Initiatives: The Choice of Future

Today, various integration initiatives are underway in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia, as one of the fastest growing economies in the region, aspires to regional leadership and pursues a middle power strategy; however, the interests of China and the United States, the key players influencing the integration processes, clash here. In the context of China's creation of new development institutions, there is a considerable amount of interest to the extent to which the existing institutions are suited to the new realities and in determining the country's most favorable developmental strategy. The present article examines how pro-American and sinocentric institutions benefit Australia. The authors identify the characteristics of economic development and, according to the selected parameters, assess the impact of scenario choice on Australia and its main partner – New Zealand. After examining the main advantages and disadvantages of two possible scenarios, the authors confirm the hypothesis that joining the sinocentric institutions is more beneficial for Australia, subject to implementing a national development strategy that compensates for excessive sinicization. The authors propose a system of measures to reduce the impact of the negative effects of this choice on the Australian economy. The authors note that the Oceania region should be included in the integration processes within the Chinese model.

Transcriptome-wide probing reveals RNA thermometers that regulate translation of glycerol permease genes in Bacillus subtilis.

RNA structure regulates bacterial gene expression by several distinct mechanisms via environmental and cellular stimuli, one of which is temperature. While some genome-wide studies have focused on heat shock treatments and the subsequent transcriptomic changes, soil bacteria are less likely to experience such rapid and extreme temperature changes. Though RNA thermometers (RNATs) have been found in 5' untranslated leader regions (5' UTRs) of heat shock and virulence-associated genes, this RNA-controlled mechanism could regulate other genes as well. Using Structure-seq2 and the chemical probe dimethyl sulfate (DMS) at four growth temperatures ranging from 23°C to 42°C, we captured a dynamic response of the Bacillus subtilis transcriptome to temperature. Our transcriptome-wide results show RNA structural changes across all four temperatures and reveal nonmonotonic reactivity trends with increasing temperature. Then, focusing on subregions likely to contain regulatory RNAs, we examined 5' UTRs to identify large, local reactivity changes. This approach led to the discovery of RNATs that control the expression of glpF (glycerol permease) and glpT (glycerol-3-phosphate permease); expression of both genes increased with increased temperature. Results with mutant RNATs indicate that both genes are controlled at the translational level. Increased import of glycerols at high temperatures could provide thermoprotection to proteins.

Expanding the Role of Women in Vector Control: Case Studies From Madagascar, Rwanda, and Zambia.

Historically, vector control, including entomological monitoring, has been a field dominated by men. Each year, the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) VectorLink project hires 50,000 to 70,000 seasonal workers across the countries in which it works to implement vector control activities, creating an economic opportunity for both men and women. Remaining barriers to women's employment in vector control include social and cultural norms regarding acceptability of formal employment for women, perceptions that women are not fit to serve as spray operators, and a historical context of male-dominated fields such as entomology. We use PMI VectorLink project data from Madagascar, Rwanda, and Zambia for 2019-2021 and key informant interviews with project staff in these countries to examine levels of female employment, effectiveness and efficiency of female versus male malaria spray operators, and strategies to expand the role of women in vector control. The percentage of female seasonal employees ranges from 25% in Madagascar to 32% in Rwanda and 45% in Zambia. The percentage of women in leadership positions ranges from 32% in Madagascar and Rwanda to 38% in Zambia. Men and women are equally effective and efficient as spray operators. Best practices for recruiting and retaining women in vector control include engaging community leaders in recruitment, implementing affirmative action hiring policies, mentoring women to progress to leadership positions, and ensuring equitable, safe, and attractive workplaces. As vector control programs transition away from donor funding and are increasingly government led, sustaining gains in female empowerment is critical. Country programs should work closely with national, regional, district, and local leaders to demonstrate the importance of hiring women in vector control-including leadership positions-and the impact on female economic empowerment, community well-being, and success of vector control programs.

Perempuan dalam Politik: Rekrutmen Anggota Legislatif Perempuan Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan (PDIP) Jawa Timur di Pileg 2019

This study discusses Women in Politics: Recruitment of Female Legislative Members of the East Java Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) in the 2019 Legislative Election. Through political parties, women can integrate themselves into the political system. One of the functions of political parties is as a means of political recruitment, in the study of political science this recruitment is an activity of choosing and selecting and then appointing qualified members to occupy political positions according to their abilities. This research is the result of qualitative research which aims to look at the recruitment process carried out by PDIP East Java. The researcher used the theory of the stages of recruitment from Pippa Norris and the data findings found that the recruitment process was carried out by the PDI Perjuangan party openly. Selection of legislative candidates starts from party cadres, in parties there is gender equality in determining legislative candidates. Political recruitment in selecting candidates was found, parties still prioritize potential candidates who have power for the benefit of the party in increasing votes. The selection process is carried out by the party structure. Decision making in selection shows a patronage relationship from the central leadership (DPP) and regional leaders (DPD) so that it can influence the process of recruiting legislative candidates.

Following neighbors or regional leaders? Unpacking the effect of geographic proximity in local climate policy diffusion

Following neighbors or regional leaders? Unpacking the effect of geographic proximity in local climate policy diffusion

Polish Experts in School-based Sex Education and the West: Exchanging Ideas through the IPPF (1956–1989)

In this paper I examine the relationship between Polish experts on school-based sex education and international developments in the field during the post-war period. From 1956 onwards, Polish experts, hoping to introduce sex education to schools, drew on Western experience and knowledge. Using Polish sources, I focus on the ways in which this knowledge was transmitted, the role of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, and the approach of Polish experts towards the West. I argue that during the late 1950s and 1960s, Polish experts valued and relied exclusively on Western models. International exchange on sex education intensified in the 1970s and 1980s, with the Polish expert Mikołaj Kozakiewicz becoming a regional leader within the international family planning movement. However, as Polish experts became more critical about certain Western models of sex education, they began to promote the socialist model of family life education as a more appropriate option.

Peran Politisi Perempuan Dalam Memelihara Keharmonisan Rumah Tangga Persfektif Hukum Islam (Studi Pada Dewan Pimpinan Daerah Partai Golkar Provinsi Bengkulu)

Abstract: The formulation of the problems that will be raised in this study are: 1. What is the role of women politicians in maintaining household harmony in the Regional Leadership Council of the Golkar Party in Bengkulu Province? 2. How is the Islamic Law Review of the role of women politicians in maintaining household harmony in the Regional Leadership Council of the Golkar Party in Bengkulu Province? The type of research used in this study is empirical juridical legal research. This study concludes that: 1. Based on the results of the author’s research, it can be concluded that the role of female politicians in maintaining household harmony in the Regional Leadership Council of the Golkar Party Bengkulu Province is as follows: In serving with her husband, Mrs. Mardensi and Mrs. Mega Sulastri did it intensively every time, Even though as members of the legislature, Ms. Mardensi and Ms. Mega Sulastri are still like other mothers, such as preparing breakfast for her husband and children, preparing all the husband’s needs if there is an outside service. For every holiday, try to travel with the family and cook food according to the tastes of the children and husband. , Give each other attention by giving birthday gifts to husbands and Establishing communication and being honest and open to husbands and creating a pleasant atmosphere in the family. 2. Review of Islamic Law on the Role of Women Politicians in maintaining household harmony in the Regional Leadership Council of the Golkar Party in Bengkulu Province. Basically, Islam does not prohibit women from participating in both the domestic and public spheres. The obligatory role of women in the domestic sphere is as a wife to her husband and mother to her children. Meanwhile, as a member of the community in matters of muamalah in the public domain, they are punished with an emergency rukhshah. This means that even though it is permissible, women must still follow existing Islamic rules, including when leaving the house they have to cover their private parts, get permission from their husbands and always prioritize the aspect of benefit both for the household and for the community. If it causes more harm to the family then professions outside the home must be abandoned considering something that is an emergency cannot leave things that are mandatory. Keywords: Women, Family, Politics

THE IMPACT OF POLICIES DURING COVID-19 BY FACTORS AFFECTING THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX IN SOLORAYA USING REGRESSION METHOD

Acommotion, COVID-19 is a significant phenomenon that occurs not only in Soloraya but also around the world. It is undeniable that the emergence of this phenomenon affects many sectors, one of which is regional development. Regional development itself can be measured by how good the human resources are. So this study wants to see if any changes have occurred during COVID-19. From the social and population sectors. The analysis used was regression with a significance level (α) of 5%. As a result, unemployment, poverty, and crime have a significant impact on HDI in the Soloraya region. Bps Central Java data in 2021 shows that the HDI of Surakarta City from 2016 to 2020 has experienced an increase in development, from 80.76 to 82.21. This condition is relevant to the development of the figures achieved in Central Java Province, both of which have increased. At the policy level, regional leaders focus on controlling the spread of COVID-19 as stated in the Circular Letter of the Mayor of Surakarta Number 067/036 concerning the Implementation of Restrictions on Community Activities to Control the Spread of CoronaVirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Surakarta City, thus affecting efforts to suppress the hampered HDI numbers

Mercosur at 30: political ideologies and (de)legitimation strategies

Abstract Mercosur celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021 in a situation of severe stress, in which the idea of rolling it back from a customs union towards a free trade area was discussed in polarized terms, raising the question about its legitimacy. This article analyses the legitimation strategies pursued by Mercosur member states' presidents and regional bureaucrats to build, maintain, defend and enhance the belief among relevant audiences that the regional organization is legitimate. It focuses on three critical moments in which Mercosur was the object of public debate, namely, the Brazilian currency devaluation in 1999, the accession of Venezuela in 2012, and the current proposal of ‘flexibilization’, and, drawing on secondary literature and qualitative content analysis, argues that the origins of Mercosur agents' discursive legitimation strategies are their political ideologies. Given the strong role of presidents and lack of stronger regional institutions and leadership, Mercosur is left hostage to domestic electoral cycles and vulnerableto undemocratic trends of governments in power.

Petroleum++: SPE’s Uses of Artificial Intelligence and Board Meeting Update

In this month’s column, I will share news on the recent SPE Board of Directors meeting in Saudi Arabia and SPE’s utilization of artificial intelligence (AI). The first of the Board’s quarterly meetings of the year is usually held virtually where several administrative items are discussed and the nomination process for the new Board members gets started. The last meeting of the year is held in conjunction with the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE). The middle two meetings are usually held in areas with significant industry operations that gives the Board an opportunity to meet the leaders of SPE sections and regions. The spring 2023 meeting was held for the first time in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Below are some of the key decisions reached at the meeting. - Approved the nominating committee’s recommendations for the 2025 SPE President—Olivier Houzé; Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Director—Sushma Bhan; Asia Pacific Regional Director—Hazli Sham Kassim; Europe Regional Director—Pierre Emmanuel d’Huart; Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Director—Carlos Alberto Pedroso; North American Regional Director—Kim Oracheski; and the Russia and Caspian Regional Director—Alexey Borisenko. More information about these volunteers was published in the April JPT. - Approved the budget for SPE’s fiscal year 2024, which runs from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. - Reviewed the activities for selling the building in Richardson, Texas. - Updated the process for countries/sections that wish to be considered for an exception to the membership dues. - Removed the requirement for students to provide a full technical paper for participation in the Regional Student Paper Contest. - Approved SPE CCUS International Conference and Exhibition, October 2023, in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. - Formed a work group to develop a long-term plan for SPE’s flagship event, ATCE. - Approved SPE policy on AI-generated content in publications (details on the policy are available here). - Updated the Charitable Contribution Policy when SPE donates to areas where our members are affected by natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. In conjunction with the meeting in Dhahran, Board members attended the monthly meeting of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Section, with about 500 members, to discuss local and Society-level activities. Saudi Aramco arranged for the Board to visit the Shaybah field operations and the natural wildlife sanctuary in the Rub’ al-Khali, or Empty Quarter. It is interesting how the challenges of operating a large oilfield facility in a remote area like the Empty Quarter are like what I used to see with operations of the Prudhoe Bay and Kuparuk fields in the North Slope of Alaska. It is telling the extent of what we do to provide the world with energy it needs when at airports like in Anchorage next to the counters of United, American, and Alaska Airlines, there were counters for ARCO, BP, and ExxonMobil. The next Board meeting in July 2023 will be held in Kuala Lumpur. I am looking forward to connecting with our colleagues at Petronas as well as other employers and stakeholders in the area.

Black Market of Democracy: The Anomaly of Buying Political Party Recommendation Letters of Regional Leader Candidates in Indonesia

This article is arranged based on qualitative research results with a case study approach in one of the major political parties in Indonesia. This research found that recruiting regional leader candidates by political parties is not open and undemocratic. There are fraudulent actions and anomalies in the recruitment of regional leader candidates. The practice of buying and selling recommendation letters from the central party is real and occurs. Even though it is carried out secretly by some party elites, the perpetrators seem to be in a black market, as their existence is carried out tactically and cautiously. The selection of regional leader candidates conducted by political parties is followed by all groups, both from outside the party and cadres of the party itself. In reality, those with adequate political resources, especially from a financial perspective, will get party approval.

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penentuan Penempatan Guru SMP Pada Proses Mutasi Guru

The Asahan District education office requires a decision-based system application that can determine the location of teacher transfers. To design and build a decision-making system for determining the placement of junior high school teachers in the teacher transfer process in Asahan Regency. This system can help Regional Leaders as decision makers to weigh and determine a teacher candidate who is eligible to occupy a school location from several alternative teacher candidates who meet the criteria. Data was analyzed using the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method. This application is designed using the Visual Basic 6.0 programming language using the Microsoft Access database and Crystal Report as a report which is a support for the process of designing this system. The report produced by this system is a report on the results of the selection of teachers who will be transferred

The Ideal Leader in the Perspective of Hadith

Changes in time affect changes in the condition of the state and society. For example, there will be elections for both central and regional leaders in Indonesia soon. Because each political party names one of its cadres as the country's top official, today's election of leaders is an incredible gambling arena. This research tries to examine the perfect leader from a Hadith-based perspective. The Al-Qur'an, Hadith, journals, and books about leadership were employed as the key data sources for this research using the inductive content analysis approach. The study results demonstrate that the definition of a leader in Islamic guidance should encompass the concept of a helper because a leader is in charge of protecting the people he leads and makes an effort to assist and save them when difficulties or disasters occur. A leader is also in charge of everything that occurs and exists in their territory and the affairs of the people it leads. A group selects a leader to guide the members toward achieving a common objective. The ideal leader is humility, the nature of being open to criticism, honesty, and trustworthiness, acting reasonably, commitment to the struggle being democratic, devoted, and serving Allah SWT.

Discovery of the Lanthipeptide Curvocidin and Structural Insights into its Trifunctional Synthetase CuvL.

Lanthipeptides are ribosomally-synthesized natural products from bacteria featuring stable thioether-crosslinks and various bioactivities. Herein, we report on a new clade of tricyclic class-IV lanthipeptides with curvocidin from Thermomonospora curvata as its first representative. We obtained crystal structures of the corresponding lanthipeptide synthetase CuvL that showed a circular arrangement of its kinase, lyase and cyclase domains, forming a central reaction chamber for the iterative substrate processing involving nine catalytic steps. The combination of experimental data and artificial intelligence-based structural models identified the N-terminal subdomain of the kinase domain as the primary site of substrate recruitment. The ribosomal precursor peptide of curvocidin employs an amphipathic α-helix in its leader region as an anchor to CuvL, while its substrate core shuttles within the central reaction chamber. Our study thus reveals general principles of domain organization and substrate recruitment of class-IV and class-III lanthipeptide synthetases.

Discovery of the Lanthipeptide Curvocidin and Structural Insights into its Trifunctional Synthetase CuvL

AbstractLanthipeptides are ribosomally‐synthesized natural products from bacteria featuring stable thioether‐crosslinks and various bioactivities. Herein, we report on a new clade of tricyclic class‐IV lanthipeptides with curvocidin from Thermomonospora curvata as its first representative. We obtained crystal structures of the corresponding lanthipeptide synthetase CuvL that showed a circular arrangement of its kinase, lyase and cyclase domains, forming a central reaction chamber for the iterative substrate processing involving nine catalytic steps. The combination of experimental data and artificial intelligence‐based structural models identified the N‐terminal subdomain of the kinase domain as the primary site of substrate recruitment. The ribosomal precursor peptide of curvocidin employs an amphipathic α‐helix in its leader region as an anchor to CuvL, while its substrate core shuttles within the central reaction chamber. Our study thus reveals general principles of domain organization and substrate recruitment of class‐IV and class‐III lanthipeptide synthetases.

ENHANCING THE POLITICAL CULTURE OF OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC SERVANTS IN THE MEKONG DELTA REGION, VIETNAM, NOWADAYS.

Political culture in Vietnam is the science and art of political activities, an integral part of the national culture, manifested through attitudes, behaviors, and political capabilities of officials and public servants in the Mekong Delta region. In the era of innovation, deepening international integration, the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, enhancing political culture for the leadership and public servants in the Mekong Delta region is crucial. It involves recognizing the importance of culture and political culture in society, aiming for values, standards, and rational political conduct. This task is not only fundamental to building a strong and clean Party, constructing a state by and for the people but also serves the interests of the people, and promotes social progress, which is significantly important for the development of Vietnam.

Perceptions of teacher leadership in the Arab region: A comparative analysis of three countries

This study compares teachers’ perceptions of teacher leadership in three Arab countries: Qatar, Oman and Egypt. Using the Teacher Leadership Inventory tool, the study examined the factors and demographic variables associated with teacher leadership in the selected countries. Specifically, the study explored the four factors identified by the TLI: Sharing Expertise (SE), Sharing Leadership (SL), Supra-Practitioner (SP), and Principal Selection (PS) and investigated if teachers’ perceptions of these factors would differ based on their country, gender and school type. Three sets of data were collected from the selected countries, and the respondents were teachers working in primary and middle public schools. Means, standard deviations, t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The results showed the overall level of teacher leadership to be moderate, with Sharing Expertise being the highest ranked factor, followed by Sharing Leadership, Supra-Practitioner and Principal Selection. The study also found both similarities and differences between the three countries. For example, the Qatari sample provided the highest scores on all TLI factors, followed by Egypt and Oman. Differences were also noted based on school type and gender. Implications emerging from the results are discussed and suggestions for improvement are provided.

Bureaucratic Culture, Ethical Leadership, and Communication in LLDIKTI Region VII, Indonesia

This study investigates the impact of bureaucratic culture, ethical leadership, and communication climate on the performance of LLDIKTI Region VII civil servants, a key institution under the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture responsible for managing private universities in a specific region. A total of 80 civil servants participated as respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The findings reveal that bureaucratic culture and ethical leadership significantly and positively influence the performance of LLDIKTI Region VII civil servants. Furthermore, communication climate moderates the relationships between both bureaucratic culture and ethical leadership, and civil servant performance. The results highlight the importance of fostering positive bureaucratic culture, promoting ethical leadership, and nurturing a healthy communication climate to enhance performance in private university management. These findings have implications not only for the Indonesian context but also for similar organizations globally, emphasizing the need to explore the generalizability of these results and investigate additional moderating factors that may influence organizational culture, leadership, and performance.