Partial Compensation Research Articles

The Influence of Motivation and Compensation on Performance Employees

This study aims to determine the effect of motivation and compensation on employee performance at the Makassar City Social Service. This study uses questionnaire data sourced from Makassar City Social Service Employees The method used in this research is multiple regression analysis method using a questionnaire. The population in this study were employees of the Makassar City Social Service and the sample in this study were 79 employees of the Makassar City Social Service selected through the saturated sample method. The results of this study indicate that based on partial tests motivation and compensation have a positive and significant effect on employee performance and based on simultaneous tests motivation and compensation have a positive and significant effect on employee performance.

Variance partitioning of nest provisioning rates in blue tits: individual repeatability, heritability, and partner interactions.

In many animal species, including most birds, parental care is performed by both parents, which has important implications for mate choice (good parent hypothesis) and parental investment strategies. Partitioning the variance in measures of parental care into heritable and nonheritable components is important to understand the evolvability of parental investment and its potential role in mate choice. We employed an automated system to monitor provisioning behavior at 817 blue tit nests over 10 years (totaling ~3 million visits). Daily provisioning rates of males and females were moderately repeatable between years (Radj = 0.16 and 0.15, respectively), which was almost entirely explained by additive genetic effects. While this degree of heritability is sufficient for parental investment to respond to selection, we argue that the modest level of repeatability provides limited potential for a "provisioning phenotype" to be used as a criterion in mate choice. Daily visit rates were positively correlated between pair members, but after accounting for shared environmental factors, this relationship became clearly negative, thereby providing support for models of partial compensation. Visit rates also differed substantially between years, and between days within a year. Thus, it is important to account for these variables when comparing the parental investment between individuals. Our results highlight the interplay between genetic, social, and environmental influences on provisioning behavior.

Analysis of the Dynamics of Cognitive Impairments and Expression of Caspase Cascade Genes in Preclinical Stages of Parkinsonism Modeled Using α-Synuclein Oligomers.

The behavioral effects of α-synuclein oligomers were studied at various times after its chronic intranasal administration to 75-day-old C57BL/6J mice in comparison with the dynamics of changes in the transcriptional activity of caspases genes (Casp9, Casp8, and Casp3) in the hippocampus, frontal cortex, and cerebellum. The negative effects of α-synuclein oligomers on exploratory activity and short-term memory in the novel object recognition test were most pronounced after 90 days from the end of administration, while after 1 and 270 days, partial compensation of the studied cognitive functions was observed. Analysis of the expression of caspase genes suggests that early compensatory mechanisms are associated with suppression of the effector caspase-3 gene expression along with increased activity of the genes encoding initiator caspases-9 and -8. Late compensation processes are associated with a decrease in the activity of initiator caspases in the frontal cortex and cerebellum.

Internal Tide Energy Transfers Induced by Mesoscale Circulation and Topography Across the North Atlantic

AbstractThe interactions between the internal tide and the mesoscale circulation are studied from the internal tide energy budget perspective. To that end, the modal energy budget of the internal tide is diagnosed using a high resolution numerical simulation covering the North Atlantic. Compared to the topographic contribution, the advection of the internal tide by the low‐frequency flow component and the horizontal and vertical shear are found to be significant at global scale, while the buoyancy contribution is important locally. The advection of the internal tide by the low‐frequency currents is responsible for a net energy transfer from the large scale to smaller scale internal tide, without exchanges with the low‐frequency flow. On the opposite, the shear of the mesoscale circulation and the buoyancy field are responsible for exchanges between the internal tide and the low‐frequency flow. The importance of the shear increases in the northernmost part of the domain, and a partial compensation between the buoyancy and the shear contributions is found in some areas of the North Atlantic, such as in the Gulf Stream region. In addition, the temporal variability of these energy transfers is investigated. In contrast to topographic scattering, for which the spring‐neap cycle is the dominant frequency, the energy transfer terms driven by low‐frequency motions in areas of strong mesoscale activity are also modulated by variations of the low‐frequency current spatial distribution.

Study of The Ruling of The Shipping Court in Burning Boat Accidents That Impact Losses Passenger as Consumers

Introduction: Passenger ship accidents frequently occur in Indonesian waters, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately, the affected individuals only receive partial compensation from their travel insurance and are not granted full compensation under their consumer rights as outlined in Act Number 8 year of 1999 about Consumer Protection. This leaves them feeling disheartened about reclaiming their lost possessions.Purposes of the Research: The article delves into the legal rights of passengers impacted by sea transportation accidents, covering physical injury, loss of life, and property damage. The Shipping Court conducted a thorough investigation into the incident involving KM Express Cantika 77 on October 24, 2022, with a strong focus on uncovering the cause and implications.Methods of the Research: With normative juridical research methods, and based on literature data and the decision of the Shipping Court in the case of the burning of the Ferry KM Express Cantika 77 on October 24 2022 at 13.20 WITA in Naikliu Waters. By analyzing using a qualitative approach to determine the rights of passengers who got an accident.Results of the Research: The Indonesian Shipping Court decides on passenger ship accident cases only by examining the causes and impacts of the accident. It is recommended that the Shipping Court become a special court, like other special courts such as the Industrial Relations, Fisheries, and Forestry Courts. These reforms will allow the Court to examine and prosecute based on the criminal, civil, and administrative aspects of shipping incidents.

Enhancing Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles: Active Load Impedance Matching and Its Impact on Efficiency, Cost and Size

This paper presents an advanced Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) system for electric vehicles (EVs) featuring Active Load Impedance Matching (ALIM) at the rectification stage. Unlike traditional synchronous rectification, ALIM dynamically adjusts load impedance, optimizing energy transfer efficiency and reducing thermal stresses, system costs, and mass. The system incorporates two circuits optimized for distinct frequency bands: one operates below 10 kHz using standard copper wiring for cost-effectiveness, and the other at 85 kHz, which significantly reduces the mass of the onboard coil and magnetic circuit while ensuring interoperability according to SAE J2954 standard. Our approach enhances charging efficiency across various operating conditions, improves thermal management, and minimizes maintenance costs. Additionally, it enables partial compensation for vehicle misalignment and ground assembly impedance, further boosting efficiency and interoperability. Experimental results demonstrate a notable increase in efficiency and reduction in system mass, confirming the superiority of the ALIM-equipped WPT system over conventional solutions. This paper underscores the potential of ALIM to advance the scalability, efficiency, and economic viability of wireless EV charging technology, promoting broader adoption and sustainability in EV infrastructures. By providing a comprehensive solution that addresses key challenges in wireless charging, our work paves the way for more efficient and cost-effective EV charging systems.

Oceanic Fronts Driven by the Amazon Freshwater Plume and Their Thermohaline Compensation at the Submesoscale

AbstractUpper ocean fronts are dynamically active features of the global ocean playing a key role in the air‐sea exchanges of properties and their transport in the ocean interior. With scales ranging from the submesoscale (0.1–10 km) to the mesoscale (10–100s km) and a temporal variability from hours to months, collecting in situ observations of these structures is challenging and this has limited our understanding of their associated processes and impacts. During the EUREC4A‐OA/ATOMIC field experiment, which took place in the northwest tropical Atlantic in January–February 2020, a large number of uncrewed platforms, including five Saildrones, were deployed to provide a detailed picture of the upper‐ocean fine‐scale variability. This region is strongly influenced by the outflow of the Amazon River, even in winter, which is the minimum outflow season. Here, the generation of fine‐scale horizontal thermohaline gradients is driven by the stirring of this freshwater river input by large anticyclonic eddies, the so‐called North Brazil Current Rings. Vertical shear estimates using the Saildrones ADCP show that partial temperature compensation occurs along restratifying submesoscale salinity‐dominated fronts. The distribution of surface along‐track gradients, as sampled by different horizontal length‐scales, reveals the prevalence of submesoscale fronts. This is supported by a flattening of the spectral slopes of surface density at the submesoscale. This study emphasizes the need to resolve the upper ocean at high spatial resolution to understand its impact on the broader circulation and to properly represent air‐sea interactions.

Using heart rate and acceleration biologgers to estimate winter activity costs in free-swimming largemouth bass

Winter is a critical period for largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans) with winter severity and duration limiting their population growth at northern latitudes. Unfortunately, we have an incomplete understanding of their winter behaviour and energy use in the wild. More winter-focused research is needed to better understand their annual energy budget, improve bioenergetics models, and establish baselines to assess the impacts of climate warming; however, winter research is challenging due to ice cover. Implantable tags show promise for winter-focused research as they can be deployed prior to ice formation. Here, using swim tunnel respirometry, we calibrated heart rate and acceleration biologgers to enable estimations of metabolic rate (ṀO2) and swimming speed in free-swimming largemouth bass across a range of winter-relevant temperatures. In addition, we assessed their aerobic and swim performance. Calculated group thermal sensitivities of most performance metrics indicated the passive physicochemical effects of temperature, suggesting little compensation in the cold; however, resting metabolic rate and critical swimming speed showed partial compensation. We found strong relationships between acceleration and swimming speed, as well as between ṀO2 and heart rate, acceleration, or swimming speed. Jackknife validations indicated that these modeled relationships accurately estimate swimming speed and ṀO2 from biologger recordings. However, there were relatively few reliable heart rate recordings to model the ṀO2 relationship. Recordings of heart rate were high-quality during holding but dropped during experimentation, potentially due to interference from aerobic muscles during swimming. The models informed by acceleration or swimming speed appear to be best suited for field applications.

Differential prolyl hydroxylation by six Physcomitrella prolyl-4 hydroxylases

Hydroxylation of prolines to 4-trans-hydroxyproline (Hyp) is mediated by prolyl-4 hydroxylases (P4Hs). In plants, Hyps occur in Hydroxyproline-rich glycoproteins (HRGPs), and are frequently O-glycosylated. While both modifications are important, e.g. for cell wall stability, they are undesired in plant-made pharmaceuticals. Sequence motifs for prolyl-hydroxylation were proposed but did not include data from mosses, such as Physcomitrella. We identified six moss P4Hs by phylogenetic reconstruction. Our analysis of 73 Hyps in 24 secretory proteins from multiple mass spectrometry datasets revealed that prolines near other prolines, alanine, serine, threonine and valine were preferentially hydroxylated. About 95 % of Hyps were predictable with combined established methods. In our data, AOV was the most frequent pattern. A combination of 443 AlphaFold models and MS data with 3000 prolines found Hyps mainly on protein surfaces in disordered regions. Moss-produced human erythropoietin (EPO) exhibited O-glycosylation with arabinose chains on two Hyps. This modification was significantly reduced in a p4h1 knock-out (KO) Physcomitrella mutant. Quantitative proteomics with different p4h mutants revealed specific changes in protein amounts, and a modified prolyl-hydroxylation pattern, suggesting a differential function of the Physcomitrella P4Hs. Quantitative RT-PCR revealed a differential effect of single p4h KOs on the expression of the other five p4h genes, suggesting a partial compensation of the mutation. AlphaFold-Multimer models for Physcomitrella P4H1 and its target EPO peptide superposed with the crystal structure of Chlamydomonas P4H1 suggested significant amino acids in the active centre of the enzyme and revealed differences between P4H1 and the other Physcomitrella P4Hs.

Effect of elevated temperature and hydrocortisone addition on the proliferation of fibroblasts

Hyperthermia along with hydrocortisone (HC) are proven teratogens that can negatively influence embryo development during early pregnancy. Proliferation of cells is one of the main developmental processes during the early embryogenesis. This study was focused on testing the effect of elevated temperature and HC addition on proliferation of cells in in vitro cultures. The V79-4 cell line was treated with HC and cultured in vitro at 37 °C or 39 °C, respectively. To reveal the effect of both factors, the proliferation of cells cultured under different conditions was evaluated using various approaches (colony formation assay, generation of growth curves, computation of doubling times, and mitotic index estimation). Our results indicate that a short-term exposure to elevated temperature slightly stimulates and a long-term exposure suppresses cell proliferation. However, HC (0.1 mg/ml) acts as a stimulator of cell proliferation. Interestingly, the interaction of HC and long-term elevated temperature (39 °C) exposure results in at least partial compensation of the negative impact of elevated temperature by HC addition and in higher proliferation if compared with cells cultured at 39 °C without addition of HC.

Pengaruh Beban Kerja, Kompensasi Langsung, dan Kompensasi Tidak Langsung terhadap Kepuasan Kerja pada PT. Bintang Baru Sentosa

The purpose of this research is to ascertain the impact of workload, direct compensation, and indirect compensation on employee job satisfaction at PT Bintang Baru Sentosa. The study employed a survey research method, collecting data through direct observation and the distribution of questionnaires in the research object's field. The participants in this research were PT Bintang Baru Sentosa employees, of which 50 employees made up the sample. This sampling used the saturated sampling method.The results of research using multiple linear regression analysis showed that partial workload, direct compensation and partial indirect compensation had a significant positive effect on job satisfaction for PT Bintang Baru Sentosa employees. Apart from that, simultaneously workload, direct compensation and indirect compensation have a significant positive effect on job satisfaction of employees at PT Bintang Baru Sentosa.

Comparing Integrative Respiratory and Renal Acid-Base Acclimatization in Lowlanders and Tibetan Highlanders During Incremental Ascent to 4,300m

During sustained exposure to high altitude, integrated respiratory and renal acclimatization protects blood oxygenation and acid-base homeostasis, respectively. A sustained and augmented hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR) protects blood oxygenation with ascent (i.e., ventilatory acclimatization). However, the HVR elicits hypocapnia and respiratory alkalosis. A subsequent renally-mediated compensatory metabolic acidosis partially returns pH back to baseline values, with a high degree of variability, and capacity for full compensation limited to approximately 4000-4500m. In convenience samples of fully-acclimatized participants, indigenous highlanders of Tibetan ancestry (TH; i.e., Sherpa) have been reported to have (a) similar ventilatory acclimatization but, (b) improved renal compensation than lowlanders (LL) at 4300m. However, little work has been performed on the differences in renal acclimatization between LL and TH during acclimatization with incremental ascent to high altitude over a similar ascent profile. We assessed renal acclimatization between acclimatizing LL and TH, and hypothesized that (a) TH would have similar ventilatory acclimatization to LL but (b) larger magnitude renal compensation than LL during incremental ascent from 1400m to 4300m. Age- and sex-matched groups of 15 unacclimatized LL (8F) and 14 unacclimatized TH of confirmed Tibetan ancestry (7F) were recruited at 1400m. Utilizing an average of two finger capillary blood draw samples and a blood gas analyzer, we compared renally-mediated acid-base acclimatization (PCO2, [HCO3−], pH) in both groups before (1400m) and following day 8-9 of incremental ascent to 4300m. We found that following ascent, LL had significantly lower PCO2 (p<0.0001) and [HCO3-] (p<0.0001), and higher pH (P=0.0037), suggesting respiratory alkalosis and only partial renal compensation. However, TH had significantly lower PCO2 (p<0.0001) and [HCO3−] (p<0.0001), but unchanged pH (P=0.1), suggesting full renal compensation. At 4300m, TH had significantly lower PCO2 (P=0.01), [HCO3−] (p<0.0001) and pH (P=0.005) than LL. These data suggest that TH have larger magnitude and more rapid time-course ventilatory and renal mechanisms compared to LL, resulting in fully-compensated pH in TH during incremental ascent to high altitude, despite a larger hypocapnic stimulus. To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate these integrated respiratory-renal responses between acclimatizing LL and TH. MRU, NSERC, NSF. This is the full abstract presented at the American Physiology Summit 2024 meeting and is only available in HTML format. There are no additional versions or additional content available for this abstract. Physiology was not involved in the peer review process.

DISCUSSION OF THE MECHANISM OF THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY OF PURE WATER IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE BJERRUM MODEL

An alternative mechanism of electrical conductivity and ionization of molecules in pure water is considered. Calculation of the temperature dependence for the activation energy of ionization of water molecules was carried out using data on the value of its ionic product. The calculated activation energies for the ionization and flow processes show the presence of a certain proportionality between them. This suggests that the ionization of water is caused by intermolecular forces rather than intramolecular forces. Accordingly, the electrical conductivity of water is associated with the appearance and movement in it of L and D defects of hydrogen bonds between water molecules, which have significant electrical pseudo charges and are considered in the Bjerrum model for ice. This work proposes a new interpretation of the mechanism of ionization (pseudoionization) of molecules and generation of L and D defects in water. Rotation is considered not for one, but for two of its molecules in opposite directions with partial compensation of their angular momentum, and the breaking of not three bonds for one molecule, but four bonds with neighbors for two molecules. Moreover, these four neighbors do not include molecules from water clusters that have stronger bonds, since neighboring molecules with weaker bonds can be found for the process of rotation activation. Accordingly, the exponential contribution made by molecules from water clusters is absent or small in the ionization activation energy. In this way, the activation energy for the flow, which occurs throughout the entire volume of the liquid and automatically includes molecules from clusters, differs from the activation energy of electrical conductivity, which occurs for individual molecules in chains of bonds. The presence of a maximum in the ionic product of water near 250 ⁰C can be explained by the rapid decrease in the lifetime of L and D defects with heating, which prevents the use of the standard equation for accurate calculation of the ionization activation energy above 100...200 ⁰C. However, the presence of this maximum contradicts the generally accepted model of proton hopping between neighboring hydronium and water molecules in the mechanism of its electrical conductivity.

Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Kompensasi Melalui Motivasi Serta Dampaknya terhadap Kinerja Aparatur Sipil Negara pada Kementrian Agama Kabupaten Muaro Jambi

The aim of this research is to describe the competence, compensation, motivation and performance of ASN of the Ministry of Religion of Muaro Jambi Regency and to analyze the partial and simultaneous direct and indirect influence of competence and compensation on ASN motivation and performance, as well as to analyze motivation on ASN performance. To answer the research objectives, this research is supported by theoretical studies related to research variables, namely competence, compensation, motivation and performance. Apart from that, the author also looks for relevant previous research in the form of articles/journals and previous theses to support this research. The population in this research is employees of the Ministry of Religion, Muaro Jambi Regency, totaling 76 employees with conditions in 2022. The data analysis technique used in this research is through path analysis followed by hypothesis testing via F (simultaneous) and t (partial) tests. From the path analysis tests carried out, it was found that competence and compensation have an influence on ASN motivation and performance, both directly and indirectly. This explains that if the organization has high competence and higher compensation, this will increase ASN motivation towards the organization and provide maximum work results. This research concludes that partial and simultaneous competency and compensation have a positive and significant influence on the motivation and performance of ASN at the Ministry of Religion, Muaro Jambi Regency. Likewise, motivation has a positive and significant influence on the performance of the ASN Ministry of Religion, Muaro Jambi Regency.

Voluntary compensation for harm or elimination of damage caused as a circumstance that mitigates the punishment: on the question of scope

The article is devoted to the study of one of the mitigating circumstances provided for in Point 2 of Part 1 of Article 66 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, – voluntary compensation for harm or elimination of damage caused. It is noted that many issues related to this circumstance have been researched by scholars and generally accepted positions have been formulated regarding them. at the same time, the question of the amount of compensation for the harm caused or elimination of the damage caused is ambiguous, since it is not clear whether their partial compensation or elimination is allowed, or, on the contrary, only full compensation or elimination is required. The author, applying different ways of interpreting the text of the criminal law, presented a number of arguments in favor of the fact that such compensation or elimination should only be full, otherwise they cannot be taken into account as a circumstance mitigating the punishment. The opinion is provided that if it is assumed that partial compensation for the harm caused or elimination of the damage caused is as well allowed, then this will lead to problems in law enforcement, since it is impossible to justify compensation or elimination of which part of the harm or damage can be considered sufficient to mitigate the punishment. Another question arises in the context of the provisions of Part 2 of Article 66 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine on the ground of inexhaustibility of the list of mitigating circumstances, in particular, can partial compensation for the harm or elimination of the damage be taken into account as a mitigating circumstance? A negative answer is offered to this question, because it is stated that Part 2 of Article 66 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine refers to circumstances mitigating punishment other than those already provided for by the criminal law. Therefore, the recognition of partial compensation for the harm caused or elimination of the damage caused as a mitigating circumstance will nullify the significance of the circumstance provided for in Point 2 of Part 1 of Article 66 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and in general will create prerequisites for a too broad interpretation of other circumstances provided for by law.

Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Crop Yields and Exploring Adaptation Strategies in Northeast China

AbstractNortheast China (NEC) is the most prominent grain‐producing region in China. However, it is currently facing significant impacts from climate change. Since the climate‐related impacts on crop yield in this region are a major concern for society in the future, quantifying climate change impacts on crop yields in NEC is essential to ensure future food security. This study aimed to quantify the effects of future climate change on crop yields in NEC and explore adaptation strategies using the Crop Growth Model (PCSE) driven by downscaled CMIP6 climate projections under four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) scenarios during 2015–2100. Results showed that there could be average reductions in crop yields of 21.4% for maize and 4.2% for soybean by the year 2100 under SSP585 compared to the 2015 baseline. The increasing temperature was the dominant factor in reducing yields, although elevated CO2 and precipitation offered partial compensation. The optimized planting date brought noticeable benefits for rice and soybean but had limited effects on maize due to heat stress. Relocating rice expansion eastward and implementing earlier planting increased yields by up to 50% but adversely decreased soybean and maize due to competition. This study enriches our comprehension of climate change impacts on NEC agriculture, while also quantifying potential benefits and constraints of evaluated adaptations. The proposed adaptations may help mitigate projected yield declines in other key agricultural regions across the globe. Adjusting crop management practices to capitalize on changing climate factors shows promise as a strategy for sustaining production globally.

Intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine: scientific and practical significance, structure, and development prospects


 
 
 Current objects of UNESCO’s intangible national and world cultural heritage (here-inafter – World Heritage) have been systematized and the list of nominees for the status of objects of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of Ukraine has been expanded, which is considered as an option for partial compensation in the war and post-war period of resource and recreational losses countries; the fragmentary systematization of objects of ethnocultural tourism is reflected in the map-schematic and tabular elements of the presented material. The creation of a research center for the Azov National Park based on the University of Melitopol (Ukraine) and its joining with European universities studying the National Park of their countries is interpreted as one of the scientific and practical triggers for the protection, preservation, and development of the national network of National Park facilities. It is emphasized that the problem of protecting the World Heritage as a whole and ICH as its component is positioned as one of the key priorities of world, European, and national humanitarian development in the 21st century, and the constructive activities of the world community on the protection of ICH, the effective efforts of UNESCO in legal support of the outlined process are a significant factor in the actualization of state policy regarding the conservation and promotion of traditional crafts, folklore, art, and national cuisine. It is noted that the objects of ethnographic and ethnocultural tourism are a kind of benchmarks and beacons of the resource-recreational «fabric» of any country, which radiate the light of its spirit, national history, and culture. At the same time, in modern times of globalism and ultra-globalism, despite the positive dynamics of the number of identified ethnographic tourism locations, and the increase in the number of objects of intangible heritage, their chances of survival are steadily decreasing. Based on the analysis of the statistics of the recruitment of students for the «Tourism» specialty at the Higher Secondary Education in Kyiv (Ukraine) over the past 10 years, a trend of a constant decrease in demand for this specialty has been revealed.
 
 

Involvement of Escherichia coli YbeX/CorC in ribosomal metabolism.

YbeX of Escherichia coli, a member of the CorC protein family, is encoded in the same operon with ribosome-associated proteins YbeY and YbeZ. Here, we report the involvement of YbeX in ribosomal metabolism. The ΔybeX cells accumulate distinct 16S rRNA degradation intermediates in the 30S particles and the 70S ribosomes. E. coli lacking ybeX has a lengthened lag phase upon outgrowth from the stationary phase. This growth phenotype is heterogeneous at the individual cell level and especially prominent under low extracellular magnesium levels. The ΔybeX strain is sensitive to elevated growth temperatures and to several ribosome-targeting antibiotics that have in common the ability to induce the cold shock response in E. coli. Although generally milder, the phenotypes of the ΔybeX mutant overlap with those caused by ybeY deletion. A genetic screen revealed partial compensation of the ΔybeX growth phenotype by the overexpression of YbeY. These findings indicate an interconnectedness among the ybeZYX operon genes, highlighting their roles in ribosomal assembly and/or degradation.

Pengaruh Kompensasi, Budaya Organisasi dan Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja (Studi pada Aparatur Sipil Negara Kecamatan Argomulyo Kota Salatiga)

This research aims to determine the influence of compensation factors, organizational culture and job satisfaction on ASN performance simultaneously and partially in Argomulyo District, Salatiga City. This research uses quantitative methods with data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires to all State Civil Apparatus in the Argomulyo Salatiga District, totaling 71 people. The sampling technique used is a saturated sample. The data analysis used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this research conclude that partial compensation factors have no effect on ASN performance. However, organizational culture and job satisfaction influence ASN performance. Meanwhile, simultaneously all of these variables influence the performance of ASN in the Argomulyo Salatiga District.

Lived experiences of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in the UK: Migration and identity.

Sri Lankan Tamil refugees (SLTRs) have lived in the United Kingdom in substantial numbers for about three decades. However, they remain under-represented in academic and public discourse, and little is known about their migration experiences. This study examined first-hand accounts of such experiences, with special attention paid to identity and acculturation. Data were collected through four semi-structured interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The results suggest that SLTRs' experience of conflict as an imposed life disruption continues to shape their adaptation, identity, and meaning-making ("Afflicted life"). Changing social identities mediate protection from, as well as risk of, trauma. SLTRs try to remedy the socio-economic and emotional losses suffered in the conflict, but achieve only a partial compensation. Consequently their repair efforts are a source not only of positive emotions but also of dissatisfaction ("Living past"). Finally, participants' sense of belonging and quest for home represent a challenging socio-emotional process in which they continue to engage even decades after migration ("Continuing quest for home"). This nuanced analysis of how the past continues to shape lived experience, contributes to the under-developed literature on qualitative psychological investigations of acculturation, research on forced migration, and the establishment of IPA in social psychology.