Local Access Research Articles

In-training and private physicians' knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers on the utilization of low dose chest CT scan as lung cancer screening for high-risk patients in a tertiary hospital: Single center experience.

150 Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Aside from smoking cessation efforts and guidelines from all proficient panels, utilizing Low dose CT scan (LDCT) of the chest as lung cancer screening (LCS) has been poorly adopted. Methods: This was conducted after institutional review board approval. The respondents were handed hard copy or electronic consent forms and survey questionnaire depending on the platform of their choice. Results: Majority of the respondents were in-training female physicians with median age of 31 years old who specialized in Internal Medicine practicing between 1-5 years who catered to more than 10 patients per week in outpatient clinics. Nearly half of the respondents answered that the recommended frequency for lung cancer screening (LCS) for high-risk individuals is done bi-annually. Majority agreed that lung cancer screening is effective in decreasing lung cancer mortality and morbidity. Most respondents have initiated discussion about the risks and benefits of low dose chest CT scan (LDCT) as lung cancer screening among eligible high-risk patients. However, most of the respondents disagreed that lung cancer screening is cost effective. The top three perceived barriers on the utilization of Low dose chest CT scan as lung cancer screening reported in descending order revealed that it is not cost-effective, some forgets to screen patients and lung cancer screening has the potential to cause mental anguish or anxiety to patients. Conclusions: This study recommends conducting further studies exploring the socio-economic burden and impact assessment of lung cancer in the Philippines to enable translation of more meaningful strategies for local and national lung cancer screening access, health policies and financing. Promoting continuous lung cancer screening forums, lectures and information dissemination of annual LDCT of the chest among high risk patients will encourage and strengthen interdepartmental and multidisciplinary referral and collaboration in increasing earlier detection of lung cancer and decreasing related morbidity and mortality.

Empowering entrepreneurs: bridging the attitude-intention-behaviour gap through dynamic entrepreneurship education

Purpose By adopting the theory of planned behaviour, this study aims to provide insights into how entrepreneurial education (EE) contributes to the entrepreneurial process, especially entrepreneurial behaviour (EB). Design/methodology/approach The research used a sample of 2,566 students from 16 universities in Vietnam. The conceptual framework’s coefficient paths underwent testing using structural equation modeling, and the mediation effects were determined using the PROCESS bootstrapping method. Findings The study revealed that EE directly influences EB in Vietnam, despite having no direct effect on entrepreneurial intention (EI). In addition, EE indirectly influences EI and EB through enhancing attitude towards entrepreneurship and perceived behavioural control. Practical implications These findings suggest that policymakers should consider the value of investing in EE programmes as a means of promoting EB. Offering students opportunities to engage in real-life entrepreneurial activities, such as business plan competitions, internships with local start-ups and access to mentorship from established entrepreneurs, can play a pivotal role in their translating knowledge into action. This practical approach can significantly contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Vietnam. Originality/value While many studies have investigated the influence of EE on EIs, there is a lack of research on the behavioural outcomes of such education. Furthermore, the findings regarding the EE–EI relationship are inconsistent. Therefore, this study provides valuable insights into how EE can foster the intention and behaviour to engage in entrepreneurship.

Decoupling hydrophilicity and superaerophobicity on amorphous molybdenum sulfide for high-rate water splitting

The development of water splitting electrocatalysts with earth-abundant materials capable of delivering high current density is crucial for sustainable H2 production. However, the mass transfer including reactants and bubbles usually suffered from the shielding effect of gas adhesion under such circumstance. Here, we report a surface engineering strategy over amorphous molybdenum sulfide (a-MoSx) to synergistically boost its generation and departure of gas bubbles. To begin with, a hydrophilic surface featuring hydroxy groups was constructed via palladium−doping induced sulfur vacancies on a-MoSx, which could enhance the local access of aqueous reactant. Furthermore, the departure of gas bubbles could be accelerated by regulating the roughness of the synthesized Pd-MoSx(OH)y nanoarrays. For demonstration purpose of practical applications, the bifunctional Pd-MoSx(OH)y nanoarrays could deliver a high current density of 1000 mA cm−2 at 1.99 V for overall water splitting over 100 h.

Contactless logging and disinfection solution with automated face mask detection

Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) mitigation includes health screening procedures at entrances of public and private establishments. Conventional methods include manual operations on temperature and face mask checking, personal identification, and hand disinfection. In this paper, a gateway kiosk is designed by integrating and automating the primary screening procedures. It uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) for contactless access control and attendance, with an infrared thermometer for body temperature monitoring. Face mask detection is automated through artificial intelligence (AI), while proximity sensors activate the disinfection system. Internet-of-things (IoT) interfaces these subsystems, and local access is available via an Internet browser. RFID overcomes the slower response rate of the quick response (QR) code-based solution. The repeated-measure analyses showed that the system’s thermometer has only +0.28 °C error while its residual neural network-10 (ResNet-10) and MobileNetV2 models for detecting masked faces achieved a 98.2% accuracy. The system reduces the primary key performance indicators–service and queuing times by 56.86% and 79.95%, respectively. Its audio and visual notifications ensure the proper screening implementation, thus reducing unnecessary and risky interactions with entrance personnel. It improves the screening procedures by significantly reducing human interactions and enhancing queuing.

Enhancing food access in a comprehensive cancer center area of influence through local partner capacity building.

Food insecurity, an economic and social condition of limited food access, is associated with poor diet quality-a risk factor for several common cancers. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports healthy food access through community-led evidence translation by actively partnering with community-based organizations (CBOs). These partnerships aim to enhance the capacity of food assistance CBOs to effectively implement evidence-based food insecurity mitigation programs in the cancer center's area of influence. This case study aims to describe the cancer center's model for local food access capacity building and detail operationalization in the context of a whole-community cancer prevention effort (Be Well Baytown) in Baytown, Texas. Elements central to the capacity building model include (i) assessment of baseline needs and capacity, (ii) empowering a community champion within a relevant CBO, (iii) mapping inter-sectoral community partnerships, collaborations, and linkages, and (iv) leveraging systems, connections, and resources to provide an enabling environment for overall food access systems growth. Through this process, Be Well Baytown enhanced the capacity of a local food pantry leading to increases in total reach, pounds of food distributed, and number of food distribution events in collaboration with intersectoral partners from 2018 to 2023. This case study highlights the model's implementation as a co-benefit community partnership strategy to maximize the impact of food security programs integrated with comprehensive cancer center prevention efforts.

Use of wireless technologies in IoT projects

When it comes to creating projects based on the use of the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor networks are often used. Edge computing in IoT technology reduces system response delays to sensor output signals and increases the network throughput. At the same time, a short-range sensor network can work locally without access to the Internet, while long-range networks, as a rule, require access to the Internet and use both edge and cloud computing. The paper shows the features of the application of both peripheral and cloud computing in the practical implementation of IoT projects with various methods of wireless data transmission. Specific examples show the possibility of data transmission over a short distance using ESP-NOW technology, nRF24L01 radio modules and creating a local Wi-Fi access point. The range of sensor data transmission between microcontrollers is practically determined for each proposed option. The calculation of the range of the LoRa radio line is carried out for the actual sensitivity values of the receiver. The Okamura-Hata radio wave propagation model is proposed to estimate the LoRa radio line’s total loss. The operational range of LoRa modules with different types of signal modulation is practically determined. The essence of edge computing combined with digital and analogue sensors is shown. Peculiarities of peripheral computing during the implementation of IoT projects for remote control of blood saturation of patients using wireless technologies are considered. An example of data transmission of the air quality control system through a gateway based on an ESP8266 microcontroller with a graphical display of measurements in the IoT cloud service ThingSpeak and Blynk was provided.

Ecosystem Approaches in International Business Non-Equity Collaborations and Partnerships in Evolving Global Cities

This qualitative literature review explores ecosystem approaches in international business, focusing on non-equity collaborations and partnerships within evolving global cities. Global cities serve as critical nodes for multinational enterprises (MNEs), facilitating strategic interactions and innovation through diverse collaborations with local firms and stakeholders. The review synthesizes current research to highlight how such collaborations enhance MNEs' competitive advantage by leveraging local knowledge, resources, and market access. Key findings illustrate the role of global city ecosystems in fostering innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable development for MNEs. However, challenges such as regulatory complexities and institutional misalignments constrain effective collaboration, necessitating adaptive governance and strategic alignment among stakeholders. Future research directions include integrating quantitative analyses to complement qualitative insights, exploring diverse geographic and sectoral contexts, and advancing digital and sustainable strategies within global city ecosystems.

Democratizing Direct-to-Cell Low Earth Orbit Satellite Networks

The emergent Direct-to-cell Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites promise to eliminate cellular coverage dead zones by enabling direct network access to our regular phones and IoTs everywhere on Earth via 4G, 5G, and beyond. However, their large-scale deployment can be impeded by scarce orbital slots in space, a lack of licensed cellular spectrums, and prohibitive capital costs for satellite deployment and operation. This article explores how to enable multi-tenant direct-to-cell LEO satellites as a cost-effective win-win solution for satellite operators, mobile operators, and users. We demonstrate that the state-of-the-art cellular networks' stateful hop-by-hop session-based architecture restricts the LEO satellite multi-tenancy. To remove this technical barrier, we propose MOSAIC [1], an alternative scheme to shift from the hop-by-hop session-based cellular service to pay-as-you-go satellite self-service. MOSAIC lets mobile operators supply their users with one-time digitally signed tokens as "coins" to pay for local satellite access on demand. Any satellite operator's authentic satellite can accept these tokens to serve this user without pre-establishing sessions or contacting mobile operators. Akin to cloud computing, this paradigm lets satellite operators flexibly lease their satellites to more mobile operators or higher revenues and return on investment, and allows mobile operators and users to enjoy competitive satellites for complementary coverage and cost optimizations. Our evaluations with the real satellite data and commodity 3GPP NTN protocol stack validate MOSAIC's scalability and performance advantages compared to the state-of-the-art.

Improving Access to Patient-Focused, Decentralized Clinical Trials Requires Streamlined Regulatory Requirements: An ASCO Research Statement.

Strategies to bring clinical trials closer to patients gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling more participants to receive treatment and/or testing in their local communities. Incorporation of decentralized trial elements presents both opportunities and challenges, spanning regulatory, technical, and operational aspects. This ASCO research statement includes timely consensus-driven recommendations and a call for engagement of all research stakeholders. ASCO held multistakeholder meetings with leaders in oncology research and concluded that research-related regulatory and administrative requirements and burdens present critical barriers to decentralizing trials. One example is sponsor and contract research organization (CRO) use of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Statement of Investigator (Form 1572), which was found to exceed FDA's stated intent and used in conservative ways disproportionate to potential risks to participants and scientific integrity. As a result, research sites experience an avalanche of downstream administrative and regulatory activities that consume considerable resources. This statement recommends four key solutions to address such barriers and recalibrate regulatory and administrative expectations for decentralizing trials: (1) FDA should engage the research community in a public-private partnership to modernize standards and enable local access to trials; (2) sponsors and CROs should develop standards and protocols that accommodate flexible approaches, enable local participation, provide clarity around roles and requirements, and promote consistency; (3) research centers, networks, and sites should update policies and procedures to implement decentralized trial elements; and (4) research community should develop a streamlined, uniform mechanism to simplify regulatory data collection and documentation and use it consistently across trials. We can and must prioritize a concerted commitment to simplify and streamline regulatory requirements and practices to broaden access to and participation in cancer clinical trials.

THE PERFORMANCE OF SEVEN ELITE MAIZE ACCESSIONS FROM DIFFERENT AFRICAN ORIGINS UNDER RAIN-FED CONDITIONS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

Maize is an important cereal crop, and millions of Africans rely on it as a major source of carbohydrates in their diet. Grain yield from local maize varieties is generally low. Evaluation of different maize genotypes within a specific region is one way to identify and introduce varieties with high yield potential. This study assessed the yield and agronomic traits of 6 exotic maize accessions and a local variety to compare the performance of the exotic accessions with the local variety. The experiment was laid out as a randomized complete block design with four replications. The treatments included six exotic maize accessions, TZM386, TZM85, TZM16, TZM109, TZM392, and TZM1330, and a local variety ‘Uwep’ the result indicated that there were no significant differences in plant height and plant population at anthesis. Grain yiel among all accessions was not greater than 0.5 t/ha in 2020 but ranged between 1-3 t/ha in 2021. There were no significant differences in grain yield and components between the exotic and local accessions in 2021. In 2020, TZM 386 outperformed the local variety (uwep) in grain yield, ear weight, and number of ears/ha. Multiple linear regression showed a high dependence of grain yield on the growth parameter-plant height and the yield component ear no/ha in 2020 and 2021. This study has revealed differences in yield traits between the local and exotic accessions. The maize accession TZM 386 showed potential for higher grain yield and yield components and appears to be a promising candidate for further research.

Agronomic performance and consumer acceptability of improved water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) varieties in the Republic of Benin

White yam (Dioscorea rotundata L.) is widely cultivated, and is a staple food in the Republic of Benin. However, its production is highly sensitive to soil infertility, leading to low yields over the years. In order to address the challenges of land reduction and climate change, it is crucial to introduce more adapted yam varieties to traditional Beninese agriculture. Water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) varieties are viable options, as they need less soil fertility and yield more than D. rotundata, but have a poor culinary performance. The aim of this study is to assess the agronomic and culinary performance of 15 improved water yam genotypes developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) compared to local cultivars. In 2022 and 2023, multilocal trials (4 sites) were performed in the yam-growing areas, and nine villages were selected for culinary evaluation. Linear mixed-effects models and generalized mixed-effects models showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in location, year of experimentation, and certain evaluated agronomic parameters. The improved varieties had a strong likelihood of producing small tubers that could be used as seeds. The agronomic and culinary performance of local water yam accessions has been superior to that of improved varieties. Due to its numerous medium tubers, TDa_1508044 could be introduced for production of yam chips. TDa_1510080, which showed a stable high yield throughout the trial sites, and TDa_1510119, which gave a great number of marketable large-size tubers, showed the best agronomic performance with a yield of more than 25 t/ha. TDa_1510043, TDa_0000194, and TDa_1515030 improved varieties that performed well in both culinary and agronomic ways could be widely adopted by farmers in the yam-growing areas of Benin.

Cellular zinc status alters chromatin accessibility and binding of p53 to DNA.

Zn2+ is an essential metal required by approximately 850 human transcription factors. How these proteins acquire their essential Zn2+ cofactor and whether they are sensitive to changes in the labile Zn2+ pool in cells remain open questions. Using ATAC-seq to profile regions of accessible chromatin coupled with transcription factor enrichment analysis, we examined how increases and decreases in the labile zinc pool affect chromatin accessibility and transcription factor enrichment. We found 685 transcription factor motifs were differentially enriched, corresponding to 507 unique transcription factors. The pattern of perturbation and the types of transcription factors were notably different at promoters versus intergenic regions, with zinc-finger transcription factors strongly enriched in intergenic regions in elevated Zn2+ To test whether ATAC-seq and transcription factor enrichment analysis predictions correlate with changes in transcription factor binding, we used ChIP-qPCR to profile six p53 binding sites. We found that for five of the six targets, p53 binding correlates with the local accessibility determined by ATAC-seq. These results demonstrate that changes in labile zinc alter chromatin accessibility and transcription factor binding to DNA.

Morphological diversity of local sorghum cultivars (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) from Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract Sorghum is potential to develop on marginal lands in Indonesia, including Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, despite very limited information on sorghum diversity in this area. This study aimed to describe morphological variation and assess the value of genetic diversity based on morphological characteristics of local sorghum cultivars in Gunungkidul compared with new superior varieties. Exploration and sampling were conducted in Wareng Village, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. Observations of morphological characters were made based on sorghum descriptors. Similarity of morphological characters was analyzed using Simple Matching (SM) coefficient, and dendrograms were made using Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmetic Average (UPGMA) method. Results showed three local sorghum accessions in Gunungkidul with variations in 44 morphological characters. Genotypes S1 (Bioguma) with S4 (Samurai) and S3 (Plonco) with S4 (Samurai) had highest SMC coefficient (0.82), indicating that both genotypes were similar in 82% of their attributes. Whereas, genotypes S6 and V3 had lowest SMC coefficient (0.36), indicating that both genotypes were similar in 36% of their attributes, while dendrogram results showed two major groupings based on vegetative and generative characters observed. This study provides the first complete information on sorghum diversity in Gunungkidul, useful to be basic information for future sorghum development in this area.

A PHITS based-computational model of a TRIGA-fueled subcritical reactor for gamma dose mapping

Since 1988, the Philippines lacked local access to a nuclear facility, creating a significant void in this field of study for Filipinos. However, after a hiatus of 34 years, this gap was addressed with the recent authorization granted to Philippine Research Reactor 1 (PRR-1) Subcritical Assembly for Training, Education, and Research (SATER), allowing it to resume operations. In this work, a PHITS-based computational model was developed for the recently commissioned PRR-1 SATER. The model utilized a simplified model of the Training, Research, Isotope, General Atomics (TRIGA) fuel that releases photons with 0.6617 MeV energy from the Cs-137 fission product in the fuel. Compared to previous works on photon transport mapping, which utilized average source definition, this study employed individually defined fuel intensities and compared them with the averaged source definition for the fuel. The two fuel source definitions showed noticeable differences inside the reactor tank which is relevant for mixed-field irradiation applications of a research reactor. However, defining the fuel rods by their average strength is sufficient for radiation protection purposes. Simulations were also performed for fuel source definitions based on the average and ±1 standard deviation of the gamma intensity. Gamma doses received by cylindrical phantoms positioned at 0.5 m from the surface of the reactor tank for 500 h were found to be 1 % of the radiation dose limits per year and 4 % of the average dose limit for 5 years as stipulated by the Code of Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Regulations. Loss of water accident was also analyzed based on a conservative exposure time of 500 h. This resulted in a dose value that is only 45.5 % of the dose identified as the emergency turnback guidance of the IAEA. Lastly, PHITS calculated values of gamma doses were found to agree well, with 0.98 ratio, when compared with gamma doses measured at specified locations in the reactor. Results of this study confirm the inherent safety of the PRR-1 SATER in terms of radiological shielding for Cs-137 photons.

Effect of nitrogen, potassium, and iron nutrition on growth and physiological characteristics of local melon accession of Shahdad

Effect of nitrogen, potassium, and iron nutrition on growth and physiological characteristics of local melon accession of Shahdad

Welcome to the first issue of the College’s Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management for 2024.

The College is going from strength to strength with membership increasing notably over the past few months and great attendance at College free webcast events as well as growing participation in other ACHSM professional development opportunities. In March a very successful one day Conference was held in Auckland, New Zealand with many from Australia and nearby countries amongst the more than 250 who attended this event. Through attending that conference, we now have 58 new College members in New Zealand who can take advantage of the benefits of College membership like this Journal, free webcasts, local networking events and access to bespoke professional development for health leaders. Our Fellowship Program for 2024 has commenced with 46 Associate Fellows applying themselves to our most prestigious capstone program. Further we have over 30 current enrolments to undertake Certification with those College members committing to maintaining their profession through the expectations of this credential. We also launched a Managing Digital Health micro credential that aligns fully with the digital health competencies in the ACHSM Master Health Service Management Competency Framework. We are in the process of distributing digital badges to all membership levels and Certified Health Managers and Executives for use on media such as LinkedIn, CVs and email signatures. These badges provide and outline of what it means to be a Fellow, Certified Health Manager or Executive of ACHSM. In this issue, as is the purpose of the Journal, there are learned articles on the importance of continuing to self-reflect on our leadership behaviours and workplace relationships. I take this opportunity of thanking Prof Mark Avery our Editor for his great work in maintaining a high quality of publication and ensuring relevancy to leaders in all sectors. I commend these to you and continue to wish you success in your ongoing leadership journey.

Performance evaluation and multivariate analysis of maize accessions against drought stress in Lamjung district, Nepal

The selection of drought-tolerant genotypes from the existing gene pool is a preliminary step for breeding for drought tolerance. Research efforts aimed at exploring the ability of crops to withstand drought stress have not yet touched the realm of reproductive drought performance of local genotypes. To examine how local crop accessions demonstrate varying reproductive performance under drought conditions, twenty accessions of maize (Zea mays L.) were evaluated for six quantitative traits in a two-factor factorial completely randomized design with two replications between February to June of 2023. All the traits under study showed significant differences among the genotypes (p < 0.05). Owing to their grain yield, ear weight, and hundred grain weight, accessions NGRC05592, NGRC05582, NGRC05564, NGRC05565, NGRC05571, and NGRC05569 performed better under drought condition than other tested accessions. Accession NGRC05592 showed the highest yield under drought condition, whereas, NGRC05573 and NGRC05576 showed poor performance. GGE Biplot analysis for grain yield revealed that NGRC05571 and NGRC05592 had the highest mean yield, with the accession NGRC05592 standing out as the stable variety under changing soil moisture levels and performing best among all the tested accessions under drought condition. The possibility of accession NGRC05592 being used as a potential genetic resource for drought breeding programs has been observed, but further studies aiming at its stability under field conditions in diverse agro-climatic regions across different years are encouraged to assure its prospect for developing cultivars suited to drought-affected regions.

Flowering Plant Diversity of Differentially Disturbed Region of Terai Sal (Shorea robusta) Forest in Eastern Nepal

Terai Sal (Shorea robusta C.F.Gaertn.) forest, characteristic forest of lowland of Nepal, faces direct and indirect impacts from various anthropogenic activities. The present work aimed to study and document the flowering plant diversity within differentially disturbed sites of Charali Sal forest. Additionally, we accessed the habitat condition, analyzed the invasion status and prioritize the threats faced by the plant communities and recommended ways to mitigate the prevalent threats. We employed purposive sampling technique to sample the forest areas and nested plot design for vegetation sampling. Thirty sample plots, each measuring 10 m × 10 m, were established on two differentially disturbed sites (disturbed and undisturbed) of Charali Sal forest. A total of 111 flowering plant species belonging to 39 families were documented in the sampling sites, with 90 total species (89 identified) in disturbed sites and 86 species (80 identified) in undisturbed sites. Although the disturbed sites contained higher number of flowering plants, the diversity indices (Simpson and Shannon-wiener’s) indicated higher diversity on undisturbed site. Disturbed site exhibited higher human encroachment and higher invasion of alien species compared to undisturbed site. Specific habitat management plans should be devised for the control and eradication of invasive species from the Charali Sal forest. We highly recommend to delimit a buffer zone all around the forest perimeter to regulate local access inside the forest. Collecting and harvesting various forest products should be restricted to the buffer zone, while the inner forest areas should be under careful and strict management. Implementing these strict managemental strategies would be challenging, but it is crucial for preserving the natural integrity of the forest.

Who can access what? Uncovering urban inequality in access to service for senior citizens

The scarcity or lack of access to essential services at the local and neighbourhood levels in cities can result in significant spatial inequalities, as some areas and their residents can deal with disadvantages and a lower quality of daily life. In particular, the spatial distribution and the variety of amenities at the local scale represent an important feature of the liveliness of places. The local availability and access to essential services are particularly relevant for some demographic groups experiencing limited mobility or mobility poverty, such as older adults living in cities, and spatial disparities have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted severe difficulties in accessing essential services. This work explores the issue focussing on the following question: who can access what depending on where they live in cities? Using Machine Learning and Spatial Autocorrelation applied to different data sources for spatial information on the location of urban amenities and Internet access, this work aims to identify the most underserved places in terms of the variety of available amenities and access to quality broadband in three European capital cities. A comparison to urban areas where high percentages of older adults reside makes it possible to identify where residents can locally access several essential services (green spaces, health care, and local shopping) and where this need cannot be satisfied because of a lack in the amenity variety available at walking distance to their home. The combination of underserved areas with a high concentration of senior residents identifies left-behind areas in these cities, where interventions on inequalities are most needed. Results can inform policies aiming at favouring fair access to services at the local scale, possibly including slow and active mobility modes, and in general to develop comprehensive and sustainable planning strategies for cities, leaving no place and no person behind.

Perilaku Politik Masyarakat Suku Jawa dalam Pemilihan Kepala Desa (Studi Kasus Desa Bandar Klippa Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan)

This research explores the political behavior of the Javanese community in Bandar Klippa Village in the village head election, especially the Javanese community but the reality of the problem is still very thick with the problem of Javanese cultural traditions, this still dominates as a national culture and tradition in Indonesia. The election of the village head in Bandar Klippa Village reflects the dynamics of the political behavior of the Javanese community which is influenced by factors that influence the political behavior of the Javanese community such as mutual cooperation and togetherness, traditional customs and values, community economic conditions, attractiveness of economic programs, level of education, criticism and rationalism, influence of community leaders and local elites, family influence, access and influence of social media, campaigns through traditional media, community views on community political behavior in the election of the village head. So that this research uses qualitative which is intended to describe the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject in the form of perceptions, actions and behavior which are then described in the form of descriptions, and the techniques used in qualitative research using interviews to obtain sources (informants) from the community around Bandar Klippa.