Class People Research Articles

Theme of Resistance in Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance

This research attempts to focus on the growing acts of resistance from the part of subalterns in A Fine Balance. Here, by criticizing the atrocities and perpetration of so-called upper class people and authorities over subalterns and showing the subaltern resistance, the writers try to show the growing subaltern consciousness in India. The marginalized characters undergo trial and tribulation in the novel. In the novel, Avinash is brutally murdered, Maneck commits suicide, Ishvar and Om are forced to undergo sterilization which leaves them deformed and destitute. Similarly, Dina loses her much needed independence and self respect and the society presented by Mistry is not an idealized one. Superstition, violence and gender inequalities are rampant. It is also the site of the repetition of caste-based brutality. The lower castes are beaten, tortured and killed for trivial reasons. By showing his characters in the position of resisting the brutalities and atrocities of upper class people and authorities, this research work argues that Mistry attempts to focus on the growing consciousness and resistance among subalterns in post-independent and Post Revolution Indian society, where subalterns want nothing but equality, justice, freedom, coexistence, and of course, communal harmony.

Analisis Pengaruh Brand Switching Behavior Untuk Keputusan Pembelian Produk Hand Phone Di Kota Prabumulih

The development of increasingly modern technology makes industrial companies try to meet human needs by creating a product that can provide convenience in communicating. Currently, mobile phones are not only owned by the upper middle class but also the lower middle class people can own a mobile phone because the price is quite affordable for certain series. This study aims to determine the effect of brand switching behavior for the purchase of mobile phone products in Prabumulih City on mobile phone users in Prabumulih City. In order for this research to be focused, directed and not widespread, the authors limit the research to the effect of product attributes, prices, promotions and product inventories on mobile phones which are focused on mobile phone users in Prabumulih City. This research was conducted in Prabumulih City. Furthermore, the stages of the research method start from determining the design and type of research, the type of research data is quantitative, primary data sources using interviews and questionnaires using a Likert scale. The sample used in this study were mobile phone consumers with a total sample of 96 respondents. The research was conducted using the Non-Probability Sampling technique with a purposive sampling approach, namely taking samples from the population based on certain criteria. The data analysis method used is classical assumption analysis consisting of normality test, heteroscedasticity test, multicollinearity, correlation test, multiple linear regression, and hypothesis testing including t test, F test and coefficient of determination (R2). From the output model summary, the determination table above gives an Adjusted R Square of 0.843. This shows that the variable Extrinsic Factor (X1) and Intrinsic Factor (X2) simultaneously the percentage of the contribution of the influence of the independent variable has an influence on the dependent variable (purchase decision), the independent variable (Extrinsic Factors and Intrinsic Factors) is able to explain 84.3% of the variables dependent (purchase decision), while the remaining 15.7% is influenced or explained by other variables not examined in this study, such as promotion, product quality and others that may be able to complete this research.
 
 Keywords: Brand Switching Behavior and Purchase Decision

The pandemic and the lost dreams of a junior engineer

The pandemic and the lost dreams of a junior engineer

SMARTPHONE USAGE TIME, POSTURE OF THE CERVICAL REGION, AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN TEENAGE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between smartphone usage time and postural alignment in teenage university students and the associated factors. Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study with 133 teenage university students (18-19 years old) between April and November 2018 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Questionnaires were used to collect information on socioeconomic status, health conditions, smartphone usage time and level of physical activity. The alignment of the cervical region was assessed using photogrammetry in anatomical position and while texting on the smartphone. Horizontal alignment of the head (HAH), horizontal alignment of the acromion (HAA) and vertical alignment of the head (VAH) were measured. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to check for factors associated with smartphone usage time (>6 hours a day). Results: There were higher rates of girls (66.9%; n=89), people in the lower social class (71.4%; n=95), frequent drinkers (66.9%; n=89), people who complained of headache (83.5%; n=111) and people who used smartphones for more than 6 hours a day (72.9%; n=97). The multivariate analysis showed an association of smartphone usage time (>6 hours a day) with cervical anteriorization, estimated by measuring the VAH (OR=1.053; p=0.007 – left side), female gender (OR=2.729; p=0.046), frequent drinking (OR=2.636; p=0.038) and complaint of headache (OR=5.617; p=0.002). Conclusions: There was a high percentage of adolescents who excessively used smartphones for more than 6 hours a day. Prolonged smartphone use was associated with female gender, alcohol consumption, headache and changes in cervical alignment.

Understanding the sociodemographic factors associated with intention to receive SMS messages for health information in a rural area of Bangladesh

BackgroundThe use of digital interventions for managing chronic diseases is significantly increasing. The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of ownership of a mobile phone, and factors associated with the ability to read and access SMS delivered health information, and willingness to pay for it among people with hypertension in a rural area in Bangladesh.MethodsData were collected from 307 participants aged 30 to 75 years with hypertension from a rural area in Bangladesh from December 2020 to January 2021. Outcome measures included ownership of a mobile phone, ability to read SMS, willingness to receive and pay for health information by SMS. Associated factors included age, gender, level of education, occupation, and socioeconomic status. We used regression analysis to identify variables associated with the outcome variables.ResultsOverall, 189 (61.6%) people owned a mobile phone which was higher in men (73.3% vs. 50%, p < 0.001), younger people (82.6% aged 30–39 years vs. 53.5% aged 60–75 years, p < 0.001). Of the total participants, 207 (67.4%) were willing to receive SMS, and 155 (50.5%) were willing to pay for receiving SMS for health information. The prevalence was significantly higher among professionals (odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI): 4.58, 1.73–12.1) and businesspersons (OR 3.68, 95% CI 1.49–9.10) compared to farmers, respectively. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of willingness to pay for health information SMS was 10 (28) Bangladesh Taka (BDT) (1 BDT ~ 0.013 US$), and there were no specific factors that were associated with the willingness of any higher amounts of payment. In terms of reading SMS of people who own a mobile, less than half could read SMS. The proportion of people who could read SMS was significantly higher among men, younger people, educated people, middle class or rich people, professionals or businesspersons. Of people who could read SMS, the majority read SMS occasionally.ConclusionA significant proportion of people are unable to read SMS. However, people are willing to receive and pay to receive SMS for health information. Education and awareness programs should be conducted among targeted groups, including people with low education and women.

Ambiguitas sanksi hukum terhadap masyarakat yang menolak vaksinasi Covid-19

In 2020, the President of Indonesia established Presidential Regulation Number 99 of 2020 concerning the Procurement and Implementation of Vaccinations to Annihilate Covid-19 Pandemic. Furthermore, this Presidential Regulation was amended by Presidential Regulation Number 14 of 2021 which contained a particular provision to impose legal sanctions on people who violated rules by do not participate in Covid-19 vaccination. Administration sanctions such as postponing or terminating social security awarding or social assistance will be imposed on a citizen who does not comply with that particular provision. This kind of administrative sanction will potentially harm the rights of lower classes people. This study is to analyze the ambiguity of legal sanctions against people who refuse to get Covid-19 vaccination and to analyze the alternative solution to take out the ambiguity of imposing sanctions on people who violated these particular rules. This research method uses normative legal research by statutory and conceptual approach. This study concludes that the ambiguity caused by those sanctions is contradicted with the legislation rules and principles. Therefore, social work sanctions can be used as an alternative solution to substitute administrative sanctions that cause ambiguity and violated the community’s rights.How to cite item: Nasution, A., Setiadi, W., Nahuddin, Y. (2021). Ambiguitas sanksi hukum terhadap masyarakat yang menolak vaksinasi Covid-19. Jurnal Cakrawala Hukum, 12(3), 233-244. doi:https://doi.org/10.26905/idjch.v12i3.6417.

A Scientific analysis on the crisis of poverty in India and its influence on the overall development of the country

In India the wealth is in the hands of 1 % of the population which constitute the rich people of the society and 90 % of the people live below poverty line and rest are middle class people. From being the richest civilisation today, India is one of the poorest country. India has the second biggest population which is one of the major reason for poverty followed by which we have massive illiterate people in India, India was once the richest country and had the highest GDP because all the people in India were educated and earned a good amount, there was no system of reservation or caste system or gender based discrimination in imparting education to its people, which is dominating the present education system followed by the issue of language, lack of employment and health acre provisions, poor agriculture investment in the country, we have seen a rise in farmer suicide due to poverty, the Human Development Index has remained the same since 2015 and we have seen a decline in GDP after demonetisation which has contributed to lost of jobs for around 40,000 people. The present situation is worst, where we have complete lockdown due to COVID and people are dying because hunger more than of COVID-19.

Compare of Food Habit and Nutritional Status of Rural Male and Female

ABSTRACT&#x0D; There is a big difference between male and female in the rural environment of Bangladesh and the aim of this eating habits and nutritional status. The study was conducted through 384 respondents from 9 villages in Ishwardi, Pabna; a north-western district of Bangladesh. The research has done on the food habits of the middle and lower class people of the villages. And some informations are collected from the different sources. In the research 73.44% of male earn more than 24 thousand BDT per month when only 43.32% female are earning more than 24 thousand BDT. Most of the female are housewives and male are service holder. 44.79% male are service holder on the other hand 4.69% female are service holder. Rice is the main food for Bangladesh. So, most of the people have rice on daily three times. 37.80% of female and 66.98% of male are having rice. Ruti is the second priority food, female take this food 0.56% and male take 7.55% for 2 days. 63.33% female take egg, on the other hand 58.07% male take egg per week. 3.2% female her meal last of all and 1.5% female take it first of all. On the other hand 6.25% male take their meal first of all and 3.39% male take their meal last of all. Most of the female are normal having BMI 89.06% on the other hand male are overweight 78.18%. In the light of the study the eating habits of male and female in Bangladesh have improved but it has not yet affected everyone.

The End-User’s Satisfaction of Public Space in Dataran Cendekia UiTM Shah Alam

Successful public space should meet the needs of all people in different social classes, ages, genders,ethnicities and backgrounds. These substantially beneficial spaces provide physical, social and psychologicalcomfort for public user. Dataran Cendekia UiTM Shah Alam shows lacks of satisfactorily public open spaces thatmeet user needs. The main question raised in this research is ‘what are the public user satisfaction and the quality of public space towards a better public space?’ This research aims to investigate the quality and public’s satisfactiontowards a public space at Dataran Cendekia UiTM Shah Alam. The research employed a set of questionnaires thatinvolves quantitative approach to achieve a precise data collection and information. The finding shows that thepublic facilities, activities, landscape and maintenance plays a huge and significant role in attracting people to thepublic open space. The research disclosed that the public users are only having passive activities in the publicspaces. The results showed that the lack of quality in facilities and also lack of interesting activities affect socialexperiences in public space. Furthermore, the lack of proper shades. In summary, the physical factors, socialactivities and events, inclusiveness and social interactions, and design features are the public space contributing factors to the creation of a successful public open space.

Pengembangan Infrastruktur Jaringan Untuk Meningkatkan Pelayanan Publik di Kota Palembang

Technological advances will always develop following the progress of science. Internet technology has a great influence in every aspect, especially in the implementation of the service function of the Government to every citizen in need. The Publik Service Sector deals with communities in need with the government as a service-providing institution. The government is required to be able to keep up with the development of technology in service to the community more effectively, efficiently, quickly and accurately. With the internet network technology can be used to build an electronic-based government service system or E-Government. The use of information technology can change the pattern of publik services in reducing corruption, financial transparency, convenience of services and increasing revenue in each region. However, each region with its own geographical conditions of course there are still people in the lower middle class or the poor who have not been able to access publik services of their government, So in this thesis, researchers are interested in developing network infrastructure design so that people in villages or villages, especially RT who have minimal access, can enjoy publik services in Palembang City

Customers’ Perception of Superstore Retail Organization: A Descriptive Study on Shwapno

Shwapno is the leader retail superstore in Bangladesh. Maximum family members in urban area used department store or supermarket for purchasing groceries commodities. Shwapno is the largest and the best platform to provide farm fresh necessary products and services to their customers. The high and mid class people in city are preferred to buy convenience goods or services from one platform, the retail store of Shwapno provides all items of commodities to their targeted customers. This study is identified the factors influencing to customers perception and their satisfaction by using or getting goods and services from Shwapno retail store. The study has suggested top-level managers and authorities of Shwapno retail organization to consider these factors while retaining existing customers, attracting new and competitor’s customers by offering better services.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOPERASI TIPE STAD TERHADAP KERJASAMA DAN PRESTASI BELAJAR (Studi Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Siswa Kelas XII SMA Negeri 2 Lahat)

This research was conducted with the aim to find out 1) The application of the STAD cooperative learning model can increase student Cooperation, 2) The application of the STAD cooperative learning model can improve student learning achievement in Islam Religion Education subjects in Students and 3) The effectiveness of the application of type cooperative learning models STAD in improving student learning achievement in learning Islam Religion Education subjects Class XII in SMA Negeri 2 Lahat. The problem in this study is that the learning methods used are less varied, the low attitude of student cooperation in participating in learning. This study used 25 subjects in PTK research, 20 in experimental class research, and 20 people in control class research.Data collection techniques in this study used observation and tests. The results of this study indicate that. The application of a STAD cooperative learning model can increase student cooperation in Islam Religion Education subjects. The application of a STAD cooperative learning model can improve student learning achievement in Islam Religion Education subjects. The application of a STAD cooperative learning model can effectively improve student learning achievement in Islam Religion Education subjects class XII in SMA Negeri 2 Lahat.

Future Imaginings: Public and Personal Culture, Social Location, and the Shaping of Dreams*†

Using data derived from focus groups, interviews, and the content analysis of widely circulated cultural scripts on dreaming, we document the social patterning of people’s future imaginings. People attend to, store, and activate different cultural scripts in building dreams for the future. These scripts derive from “pubic culture”—widely available repertoires, including values and beliefs; concepts; story frames, scripts, and narratives; customs, practices, and rules. We show that one’s “social location”—where class, race, or gender place people in social space—influences the particular cultural scripts ingrained in people’s minds. We also show that people use different forms of “personal culture” (nondeclarative and declarative, along with their accompanying cognitive styles) in expressing their dreams to others. Those attuned to the dominant scripts about dreaming, (generally those in privileged social locations), more often rely on nondeclarative culture in reporting what and why they dream. Those at odds with dominant scripts (generally those in less privileged locations) more often rely on declarative culture in explaining what and why they dream. Our study uses dreams to shed light on the relationship between public and personal culture—a task called for by current work in culture and cognition.

PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA BERBASIS ANDROID UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA (Studi pada Siswa Kelas X Teknik Komputer dan Jaringan SMK N 2 Lahat)

Research on the development of an Android-based chemistry learning media to improve student achievement is developed using Appy Pie which is an online builder available on the internet. Appy Pie is a website that provides templates in making android applications. This chemical bond android application media contains five main features namely E-Material features, Video features, Quiz features, Forum Features, and About Us features. This development research was conducted in several stages, namely preliminary studies, prototype development, field testing, and dissemination and socialization. The population of the study was grade X students majoring in TKJ SMK N 2 Lahat. Data collection in this study uses observation, questionnaires, documentation and tests (pretest and posttest) using multiple choice questions of chemical bonding material. The stage of content assessment and media content from the media obtained an assessment with a very good category. The number of respondents in this study were 25 people in the experimental class and 25 people in the control class. The results of this development study indicate that: The use of android-based learning media in learning chemistry in class X TKJ SMKN 2 Lahat is good. There is a significant difference between the learning achievement of the control class and the experimental class.PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA BERBASIS ANDROID UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA(Studi pada Siswa Kelas X Teknik Komputer dan Jaringan SMK N 2 Lahat)

Navigating sociocultural disparities in relation to infection and antibiotic resistance-the need for an intersectional approach.

One of the key drivers of antibiotic resistance (ABR) and drug-resistant bacterial infections is the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in human populations. Infection management and antibiotic decision-making are multifactorial, complex processes influenced by context and involving many actors. Social constructs including race, ethnicity, gender identity and cultural and religious practices as well as migration status and geography influence health. Infection and ABR are also affected by these external drivers in individuals and populations leading to stratified health outcomes. These drivers compromise the capacity and resources of healthcare services already over-burdened with drug-resistant infections. In this review we consider the current evidence and call for a need to broaden the study of culture and power dynamics in healthcare through investigation of relative power, hierarchies and sociocultural constructs including structures, race, caste, social class and gender identity as predictors of health-providing and health-seeking behaviours. This approach will facilitate a more sustainable means of addressing the threat of ABR and identify vulnerable groups ensuring greater inclusivity in decision-making. At an individual level, investigating how social constructs and gender hierarchies impact clinical team interactions, communication and decision-making in infection management and the role of the patient and carers will support better engagement to optimize behaviours. How people of different race, class and gender identity seek, experience and provide healthcare for bacterial infections and use antibiotics needs to be better understood in order to facilitate inclusivity of marginalized groups in decision-making and policy.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY ERADICATION OF THE KULAKS AS A CLASS IN KYRGYZSTAN IN 1920-1930S.

With the establishment of the Soviet power, a notion of “class struggle” had emerged and the idea of the elimination of former upper class and the old order was disseminated. It is claimed that the new Soviet rule was rule of the working class people. The October Revolution introduced a new ruling class into the Soviet society-the proletariat-the potential challenger of whom was the old ruling class. Traditional society was considered as “feudal and patriarchal” in Turkestan. The policy eradication of the kulaks as a class was conducted during 1920-1930s in all USSR.The word kulak, used as a political term between 1920-1930, meant a prosperous peasant who exploites people. The political campaign eradication of the kulaks as a class included such practices as confiscation of private property and deportations of the well-off peasants to remote regions. This process was main part of collectivization. Bai-manap families who labeled as a kulaks from Soviet Kyrgyzstan were deported to Russia and Ukraine between 1927-1932. The current article focuses on the processes of the policy on eradication of the kulaks as a class and its results in Kyrgyzstan. This paper is based on the local archival documents, scientific sources and oral materials.

IMPACT OF PETROL PRICES ON CONSUMER CONSUMPTION DURING COVID-19

In present scenario petrol has become an indispensable part of our day to day life, and one cannot imagine his life without it. But the petrol prices are increasing vastly like sky rocketing, and it is going to affect each and everything in our life .Petrol prices are affecting various sectors like transportation,FMCG, Textiles etc, which in turn affects the prices of daily necessities. Increase in petrol price have more impact on poor and middle class people rather than high class people because they spend more than half of their income on food and only tenth part on fuel consumption. Hence it is important to study the impact of petrol prices on consumption of petrol by middle and poor class people. This study mainly emphasis on how the hike of petrol prices will affect the consumption of petrol by different kind of consumers during covid-19.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DIDACTIC GAMES IN BEGINNER CLASSES

It is believed that this article was created about the importance of didactic games in the primary classes and their role in the youth front. The advantages of this article are that it gives young people in the primary class a variety of trips and skills about the correct and rational use of various issues.

Mandibular advancement analysis among orthodontists, lay people and patients in class II malocclusion subjects. A three-dimensional imaging study.

To evaluate the acceptance of orthodontists, laypeople and the patient when progressive mandibular advancements are performed in class II subjects with mandibular retrognathism. 3D images were obtained by an optical surface scanning of fifteen individuals (12 males and three females, mean age of 23years and 8months) with mandibular retrognathism in three mandibular positions: maximum intercuspation (MIC) and progressive mandibular advancement of 2 and 4mm. The images (n=45) were evaluated through a scale by two groups of panellist, 20 orthodontists, 20 laypeople and by the patients themselves (n=15). The participants evaluated and rated each video and give scores between 0 and 10, according to their perception of facial harmony. MANOVA for repeated measures was used for intra- and intergroup differences and to evaluate the patients' self-perception. Laypeople reported better face acceptance than orthodontists in MIC and progressive mandibular advancement of 2 and 4mm (P<.0001). 80% of the patients evaluated their own face as pleasant in MIC. Around half of them did not note significant difference following mandibular advancement of 2mm as compared with MIC and even two-third attributed lower scores when the mandible was advanced 4mm. A high variability was observed among all groups of raters. Patient´s opinion should be taken into account when mandibular advancement of 4mm or more is planned. This study suggests that a thorough discussion of facial changes resulting from mandibular advancement should be carried out among professionals, parents and patients.

“MY MINIMALIST JOURNEY:” NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF YOUTUBE MINIMALISM STORIES

The recent minimalist lifestyle is often claimed to be a way to change your life by minimizing your spending, possessions, tasks, relationships, etc. YouTube is an important venue where minimalist content is published and shared (Meissner, 2019). The current study focuses on “minimalist journey" narratives, where people tell their stories of "encountering" the minimalist lifestyle. I collected “minimalist journey" stories from 40 YouTube videos with their comments and analyzed them using narrative analysis methods, both thematic and structural (Labov &amp; Waletzky, 1997; Riessman, 2005). By closely examining these narratives, this study sheds light on how people experience and make sense of the minimalist lifestyle within the context of anti-consumerism and neoliberalism in digital space. This study also contributes to digital culture studies by showcasing how personal life narratives are constructed on video-sharing platforms like YouTube. Two themes emerged in the analysis. In the “Hoarder to Minimalist” narrative, narrators were once over-consuming hoarders and now minimalists. Minimalism facilitates discursive rejections and behavior disruptions of consumerism. The "transformational" stories, however, reinforcing the neoliberal sense of self that needs constant improvement. In the “Always been a Minimalist” narrative, narrators have always been frugal due to underprivileged social status. Minimalism empowers them by providing a set of vocabulary for recreating meanings. It, however, downplays the class divisions in capitalist society as merely an issue of “framing”; the struggles of lower social class people just need to be beautified as “minimalism.”