bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Qur’an Learning in Islamic Education Institutions in Indonesia: An Analysis Study of the Problems and Solutions
Authors: Sirin Muchni Zalfa , Sari Yusfita , Ramadhani Fadrila , Jamasir Davina
Published: August 2023

Learning the Qur’an is an obligation for all Muslims because Qur’an is a source of Islamic religious law. However, there are still obstacles that occur in the learning process. This study aims to determine the problems that occur in learning Qur’an at the Qur’an education garden (TPQ). This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach (case study design). Sources of data were taken through in-depth interviews with nine informants consisting of three educators and six students in three different the Qur’an education garden using a purposive sampling technique. The results of the study found five problems in learning the Qur’an that are: i) lack of professional educators, ii) class schedule every day the same, iii) a short learning time, iv) learning facilities are less supportive, v) parents of students always blame the teacher. Apart from problems, there are also six themes (solutions) that can be applied, namely: i) requirement for educators must be a bachelor of education, ii) there is a classroom, iii) there is a curriculum, iv) there are rules in learning, v) appropriate learning time, vi) the existence of a system of “One Year Can Read Qur’an”. The results of this study can be used as information for the community in order to find solutions to these problems.
Motivation of Parents to Choose Religious Educational Institutions as Means of Child Education
Authors: Rasdiany Apriana Nofriastuti , Putri Viona Yolanda , Azizah Dinda Dwi , Asril Zainal , Albizar Albizar
Published: August 2023

Children's education is the responsibility of every parent; therefore parents must be able to provide the best quality education for their children, including choosing an educational institution, one of which is the State Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah. This study aims to analyze the motivation of parents to choose religious education institutions as a means of children's education. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach, data sources were taken from fifteen informants through direct interviews using a set of interview protocols. All data were analyzed thematically using the Miles and Huberman technique. Overall, the study results show five main themes of parents' motivation to choose Madrasah Ibtidaiyaah Negeri as their child's educational institution. The five themes are: i) prioritizing religious learning and general learning, ii) emphasizing character education through religious activities iii) students are able to apply Islamic norms in everyday life, iv) complete infrastructure facilities in Madrasahs, and v) environmental atmosphere nice madrasa. The results of this study can be used as initial data for future researchers in studying parental motivation in the context of different issues.
Four Children's Motivations in Memorizing the Qur’an
Authors: Fitria Yenni , Nadia Ilmi , Ardiningrum Ailsya Regita , Sarianti Yulia
Published: August 2023

Memorizing the Qur’an is one of the important efforts in the life of a Muslim. To create a generation that has a strong relationship with the Book of Allah, it is important for children to start memorizing the Qur’an from an early age. However, the process of memorizing the Qur’an is not easy, especially for children who are still at their stage of physical and cognitive development. the importance of motivation to start memorizing the Qur’an. This study aims to analyze children's motivation in memorizing the Qur’an. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach, research data were taken through direct interviews with six informants. All interview and observation data were then analyzed thematically using Miles and Huberman patterns. Overall the results of the analysis show that there are four children's motivations in memorizing the Qur’an at the Rumah Tahfiz. The four motivations are i) encouragement from parents, ii) self-desire, iii) interested in memorizing the Qur'an, and iv) enjoying memorizing the Qur’an. The results of this study can be used as initial data for future researchers in examining different issues related to this problem and various other issues that are relevant to this context.
Teachers' Efforts in Improving Students' Reading the Qur’an
Authors: Wulandari Viona Dwi , Putri Cyntia Tiara , Ramadhany Nur Fadhila , Iskandar M. Yakub
Published: August 2023

This study aims to explore the teacher’s effort to upgrade students' the Qur’an recitation. The study used a qualitative method with a phenomenology approach, research data is taken through direct interviews with three informants (Islamic education teachers) with deep interviews. All interviews were then analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 software. Overall, the results of the analysis showed that there were six efforts the teacher used to upgrade students’ the Qur’an recitation. The six efforts are: i) explain the subject, ii) know the makharijul huruf, iii) explain the tajwid, iv) create the groups, v) the present illustration and video, vi) remind and guide. The results of this study can be used as initial data for future researchers in examining different issues.
Implementation of the Five Methods in Tahsin Activities at the Qur'an House Rabbani
Authors: Hudamahya Aulia , Putri Amelisa , Pernandes Rapi , Ramadhani Raihan , Rahman Ikhwan , Veradegita Meni
Published: August 2023

This study aims to explore how the tahsin education method for children in the Quran House Rabbani institution. This study used a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach, research data were taken through direct interviews with five informants (teachers of the Quran House Rabbani). All interview and observation data were then analyzed thematically using a model Miles and Huberman. Overall, the results of the analysis show that there are five tahsin methods in the Rabbani Qur'anic House. The five methods are: i) talaqqi, ii) Muraja’ah, iii) recitations, iv) huffazh, v) talqin. The results of this study can be used as initial data for subsequent researchers in studying different issues related to this problem and various other issues that are relevant to this context
Six Teacher Personalities That Students Preferred
Authors: Putri Yosine Yulya , Pajaria Suci Ade , Sirin Muchni Zalfa , Miftahurrahmah Miftahurrahmah
Published: August 2023

This study aims to explore what forms of teacher personality the participants like to educate. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data sources were taken from twelve informants from five different elementary schools using an interview protocol. The results of the interviews were analyzed thematically using Miles and Huberman. The research findings show six teacher personalities that are liked by students. The six personalities are i) patient, ii) humorous, iii) not showing favoritism, iv) always giving advice, v) being compassionate, vi) having a good character noble, The results of this study can be used as teachers, prospective teachers, and parents as an illustration of the personality forms of teachers who are liked by students so that they try more to have that personality.
Teacher's Strategies for Increasing Students' Interest in Learning Moral Lessons
Authors: Burhanuddin Burhanuddin , Ramadan Defri , Nursyda Filda , Marianti Erika , Safitri Wulandari
Published: August 2023

Interest in studying morals is an essential thing in the formation of the character of students. Teachers have a significant role in increasing students' interest in learning morals. This study aims to determine the teacher's strategy in increasing students' learning interest in moral lessons. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data sources were taken from one informant through in-depth interviews. The informant is an Islamic Religious Education Teacher at senior high school 1 Pertiwi Padang. All interview results were then analyzed thematically using the Nvivo 12 qualitative analysis software. Overall the results of the analysis showed that there were two teacher strategies in increasing students' learning interest in moral lessons, namely i) Conducting direct moral coaching, ii) Motivating students. The results of this study can be used as initial data for future researchers to examine this issue in different contexts and topics
Eight Motivations of High School Students in Memorizing the Qur’an
Authors: Putri Uccy Adeh , Kakoh Nur Asikin , Anugrah Muhammad Ichsan , Hanifah Hanifah
Published: August 2023

The Qur’an is the source of Islamic religious law. Many people try to memorize the Qur’an to achieve the priority of memorizing the Qur’an. Senior High School is one of the schools that require students to memorize the Qur’an with a target of three chapters of the Qur’an for 3 years. This study aims to analyze the motivation of Senior High School students in memorizing the Qur’an. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach. Sources of data were taken from five informants through in-depth interviews selected by purposive sampling technique, all informants were students who were participating in the Qur’an memorization program at Senior High School. All interview results were then analyzed thematically and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman pattern. The results showed eight motivations for students in memorizing the Qur’an, the eight motivations were: i) wanting to be loved by Allah SWT, ii) wanting to keep the Qur’an, iii) wanting to always be with the Qur’an, iv) wanting to become a hafiz of the Qur’an, v) wanting to increase the memorization of the Qur’an, vi) want to give glory to both parents, vii) want to give crowns to both parents in the afterlife, viii) encouragement from parents. The results of this study are used as initial data for future researchers in studying this topic with different contexts and issues.
Performance of Saniri in Village Government System in Central Maluku Regency
Authors: Soselisa Pieter S , Rahanra Ivonny Y , Alhamid Rugayah
Published: August 2023

Saniri is part of the state government which has the duties, functions, and authorities which are listed and stipulated in the Regional Regulation of Central Maluku Regency Number 04 of 2006. Saniri is formed to support the administration of state government, nd and is domiciled as a supporting element for the administration of the state government and partners of the head of state government. Thus, in the state government, Saniri has a big role and occupies an important position, because it can determine the direction of development to be achieved by the community through the State Government. As part of the state government as well as the representation of the people of the country, the state Saniri must be able to synergize with the state government in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. Saniri must understand their duties, authorities, and responsibilities, with good performance. Because performance is success in carrying out tasks or work results that can be achieved by a person or group in an organization in accordance with their respective authorities and responsibilities or about how a person is expected to function and behave in accordance with the tasks assigned to him and the quantity, quality and time spent on the task. Indeed, achieving good performance is strongly influenced by various factors, both internal and external factors. This study uses a qualitative method that aims to examine and analyze the factors that influence the performance of the saniri in carrying out their duties, functions, and responsibilities in the country's government.
Integration of Local Cultural Values in Forming Student Morale in Learning Islamic Religious Education in Junior High Schools
Authors: Maideja Fika , Sukri Ahmad , Sari Irva Rahma , Maideja Fiki , Illahi Tri Fahmi Nova Wahyu
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze how local (Minangkabau) cultural integration forms in learning Islamic religious education, and its effect on the behavior of students in secondary schools. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten informants consisting of school principals, Islamic religious education teachers, culture and arts teachers and students. All data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman technique. The research findings show four forms of integration of local (Minangkabau) culture with the learning of Islamic religious education conducted by the school. The four integrations are (cultural learning through Islamic religious education subject matter, holding traditional dress days at school, shaping the daily behavior of students according to culture, holding extracurricular activities about cultural and customary teachings. Furthermore, the findings also found that the integration of local (Minangkabau) culture with Islamic religious education has an effect on the attitudes and behavior of students such as (ability to communicate well, growing attitudes of loving culture and customs, liking to dress in traditional clothes that are more polite and neat). This integration model can be used as a reference for other schools in teaching values culture and customs through learning Islamic religious education
دور الجامعات الفلسطينية في التخفيف من حدة الاضطرابات الاجتماعية المصاحبة للمراحل الأولى لجائحة فيروس كورونا
Authors: Al-Foqaha Sam A.
Published: August 2023

تقدّم هذه الدراسة تحليلاً لدور الجامعات في التخفيف من حدة الاضطرابات الاجتماعية المصاحبة لجائحة كورونا. حيث تناقش الدراسة ثلاثة جوانب رئيسة لدور الجامعات، وهي تقديم المعلومات الموثقة وذات المصداقية حول الفيروس وطرق الوقاية منه، وتقديم الخدمات الطبية المباشرة والمساندة للمواطنين، إضافة إلى استمرار التعليم عن بعد. اعتمدت الدراسة على المراجعة التحليلية لنتائج البحوث الميدانية والنظرية المنشورة حول الموضوع، إضافة لتحليل تجربة الجامعات الفلسطينية خلال الجائحة. وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى أنه كان للجامعات تأثير مباشر في التخفيف من حدة الاضطرابات الاجتماعية التي نتجت عن انتشار فيروس كورونا في المجتمع الفلسطيني وخاصة في المراحل الأولى من انتشاره. فقد بينت الدراسة أن الجامعات عملت على تقديم معلومات موضوعية وموثقة للمواطنين خففت من حالة الإرباك التي صاحبت ظهور الفيروس، وقدمت معلومات مكثفة حول طرق  الوقاية من الفيروس، وقدمت خدماتها المباشرة وغير المباشرة للمواطنين. وأخيراً بينت الدراسة كيف أن استمرار الجامعات بتقديم الخدمات التعليمية عبر الوسائط الالكترونية أسهم في التخفيف من حدة الاضطراب الاجتماعي. وقدمت الدراسة مجموعة من التوصيات التي تعزز من الدور القيادي للجامعات في ظل الأزمات التي تواجهها المجتمعات المعاصرة.
Analisis Permainan Bola Voli Sebagai Suplemen Bahan Ajar Fisika SMA Pada Materi Gerak Parabola
Authors: Langit Sofoi Sandhi
Published: August 2023

Pendidikan mempunyai peranan penting dalam kehidupan manusia. Seiring dengan itu, pendidikan dan pembelajaran menjadi perhatian dengan ikut berkembangnya zaman. Salah satu yang menjadi kebutuhan dalam proses pembelajaran adalah media pembelajaran. Salah satu materi yaitu gerak parabola membutuhkan media pembelajaran yang menunjang proses pembelajaran berlangsung. Di dalam media pembelajaran salah satunya modul perlu adanya penguatan dengan berupa suplemen dengan implementasi secara langsung. Permainan bola voli apabila dikaji lebih mendalam akan menjadi suplemen salah satu kajian materi di gerak parabola. Metode  yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan studi literatur dengan mengumpulkan data  dari artikel, dan sumber lainnya yang berkaitan.Permainan bola voli masih jarang digunakan untuk suplemen modul terutama dalam kajian gerak parabola. Diperlukan kajian lebih mendalam lagi agar bola voli dapat menjadi salah satu suplemen di dalam modul pembelajaran terutama pada gerak parabola
Analisis Pemanfaatan Inframerah Dalam Media Komunikasi Dengan Jarak Dekat Pada Remote Televisi
Authors: Arrosyidah Qonita
Published: August 2023

With the development of the times in the world, Indonesia requires communication tools that are embraced in everyday life, so that people's creativity is needed in this case by utilizing existing magnetic electromagnetic waves, for example in infrared. In this case, it can help humans in carrying out activities easily and will feel lighter and faster. With the development of the times, creativity is needed that is beneficial to daily life. This study aims to determine the use of the GEM spectrum, namely infrared in communication media with close proximity on television remotes. The method used is to use experimental methods supported by literature studies which are sourced in book journals, and the internet. Thus, infrared GEM spectrum research data has an effect on the use of communication tools with close proximity on television remotes.
KLASIFIKASI KEMATANGAN DAUN TEMBAKAU VIRGINIA MENGGUNAKAN PENGOLAH CITRA DIGITAL
Authors: Ismail Alfian Danu , Erwanto Danang , Yanuartanti Iska
Published: August 2023

Tembakau virginia sebelum memasuki proses pada industri harus melewati proses yang sangat penting yaitu sortir kematangan daun tembakau oleh petani. Daun tembakau virginia yang layak diproses pada industri memliki kematangan yang sesuai dengan gradingnya yaitu daun bewarna kekuning kuningan. Oleh karna itu peneliti membuat penelitian tentang bagaimana cara mempermudah petani untuk memilah daun dengan kematangan yang sesuai. Rumusan masalah yaitu implementasi color moment, akurasi SVM, efektivitas SVM.    Batasan masalah terfokus pada warna tembakau dan hanya pada jenis tembakau virginia, klasifikasi dilakukan hanya untuk tembakau matang, mentah, tua. Tak kalah penting tujuan dan manfaat penelitian untuk mengetahui kematangan daun tembakau virginia dengan menggunakan metode ekstraksi fitur warna color moment, mengetahui akurasi klasifikasi dengan menggunakan metode Support Vector Machine. Peneliti membuat klasifikasi kematangan tembakau dengan menggunakan software Matlab. Dengan menggunakan metode ektraksi fitur warna color moment dan klasifikasi dengan menggunakan metode Support Vector Machine. Preprossing menggunakan metode cropping 200x200 piksel dan dikonversi RGB ke HSV. Hasil HSV diproses dengan metode color moment dengan parameter mean, standart deviasi, skewness. Hasil parameter diklasifikasi dengan SVM dengan masing-masing target per-kelas yaitu matang, muda, dan tua. Akurasi SVM pada penelitian di dapatkan sebesar 98%, rata-rata precission 98% recall 97,6% f-measure 97,6. Hasil klasifikasi dengan metode SVM termasuk kategori sangat baik.
Sistem Kendali Pengisian Galon dan Monitoring Penjualan
Authors: Firmansyah Fatkhiyatur Riza , Iqbal Mohammad , Setyaningsih Noor Yulita Dwi
Published: August 2023

Rancang Bangun Sistem Kendali Pengisian Galon Otomatis dan Monitoring Penjualan Menggunakan Borland Delphi 7
Application of Multiple Linear Regression Model in the Sustainable Development of National Traditional Sports
Authors: Ju Hongmei , Zhang Hongmei
Published: August 2023

To understand the multiple linear regression model, the author proposed research on the application of national traditional sports in sustainable development. The author takes the undergraduate course on sustainable development of ethnic traditional sports in Guangxi universities as the research object. The author investigated and studied the current situation of the cultivation of undergraduate students of ethnic traditional sports in Guangxi universities through the methods of literature, questionnaire, expert interview, mathematical statistics, logical analysis, and comparative analysis. The research results show that the main factors that affect the cultivation of undergraduates majoring in traditional national sports include the source of students, the conditions for running a school, and the teaching materials. (1) Guangxi Normal University students majoring in traditional ethnic sports are mainly from senior high schools, this type of students has a good cultural foundation, but poor technical level; Secondly, the students of this major have a poor English foundation, but good computer skills; In addition, the employment intention of students in this major is diversified; (2) The conditions of teachers in Guangxi Normal University’s National Traditional Physical Education College can meet the requirements of this major, however, the lack of qualifications and experience of teachers has affected the quality of school running; The teaching environment is good, and the teaching facilities can meet the student’s learning requirements.
E-super arithmetic graceful labelling of Hi(m, m), Hi
(1) (m, m) and chain of even cycles
Authors: Anubala S. , Ramachandran V.
Published: August 2023

E-super arithmetic graceful labelling of a graph G is a bijection f from the union of the vertex set and edge set to the set of positive integers (1, 2, 3, … |V(G) ∪ E(G)|) such that the edges have the labels from the set {1, 2, 3, …, |E(G)|} and the induced mapping f* given by f* (uv) = f(u) + f(v) − f(uv) for uv ∈ E(G) has the range {|V(G) ∪ E(G)| + 1, |V(G) ∪ E(G)| + 2, …, |V(G)| + 2|E(G)|}

In this paper we prove that Hi(m, m) and Hi
(1) (m, m) and chain of even cycles C4,n, C6,n are E-super arithmetic graceful.
On agglomeration-based rupture degree in networks and a heuristic algorithm
Authors: Ağtaş Muammer , Turaci Tufan
Published: August 2023

The rupture degree is one the most important vulnerability parameter in networks which are modelled by graphs. LetG(V(G),E(G)) be a simple undirected graph. The rupture degree is defined byr(G) = max{w(G–S)–|S |–m(G–S):S ⊂ V(G) andw(G–S)>1}where m(G–S) is the order of a largest connected component inG–Sandw(G–S) is the number of components ofG–S, respectively. In this paper, we consider the vertex contraction method based on the network agglomeration operation for each vertex ofG. Then, we have presented two graph vulnerability parameters called byagglomeration rupture degreeandaverage lower agglomeration rupture degree. Furthermore, the exact values of them for some graph families are given. Finally, we proposed a polynomial time heuristic algorithm to obtain the values ofagglomeration rupture degreeandaverage
Hepatic Steatosis in Patients with Chronic Viral Hepatitis C Treated with Direct Acting Antivirals
Authors: Gavril Oana Irina , Esanu Irina Mihaela , Zota Ioana Madalina , Popa Iolanda Valentina , Arhire Lidia Iuliana , Tatarciuc Diana , Mastaleru Alexandra , Drugescu Andrei , Gavril Radu Sebastian , Graur Mariana , Mitu Florin
Published: August 2023

Hepatic steatosis is a frequent pathological finding in patients with chronic viral C infection (HCV) and can be independently associated with increased alcohol consumption, type 2 diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia. All these factors can lead to the development of hepatic steatosis in patients with HCV. There are several noninvasive techniques and scores used for diagnosing and quantifying liver steatosis. Successful eradication of HCV with interferon-free treatment regimens has been suggested to improve the level of hepatic steatosis. The precise mechanisms responsible for these beneficial effects are currently under investigation, but it is thought that the decrease in hepatic inflammation and viral replication contribute to the resolution of hepatic steatosis. Moreover, the overall enhancement in liver health and metabolic factors may also have a significant impact.
How Real is the Diagnosis of Copd in a Young Patient?
Authors: Bivolaru Sorin , Constantin Ancu a , Marinescu Monica
Published: August 2023

We present the case of a young patient, known to have COPD and DZ, who presented to the emergency room for dyspnea and sudden onset right laterobasal pain. From the patient's recent history we note episode of right total pneumothorax five days prior to presentation to our unit, for which pleural drainage was fitted. Clinical examination and standard chest X-ray performed in the emergency department established the diagnosis of recurrent total pneumothorax. Given the medical history and recent history of pneumothorax in a young heavy smoker patient with two episodes of right pneumothorax, one of which was recent, known with diabetes mellitus and COPD, with imaging changes such as "reticulo-nodular lesions with cystic appearance and interstitial fibrosis on the left lung area", the diagnosis of COPD was questioned and the suspicion of pulmonary histiocytosis X was raised, which is why, together with the radiologist and thoracic surgeon, the decision was made to perform a surgical treatment and a lung biopsy to establish a definite diagnosis. The result of the lung biopsy confirmed the suspicion of pulmonary histiocytosis X.

Since in histiocytosis X the damage is multi-organ, one month postoperatively the patient underwent a complex biological, functional and imaging evaluation to identify or exclude other affected organs. Imaging and functional investigations performed, collaborated with the patient's history, age and medical history refuted the diagnosis of COPD. Therapeutically for pulmonary histiocytosis X it was recommended to stop smoking urgently and monitor respiratory function at 6 months in the first year after diagnosis.
R&D of a Hydraulic Hydrogen Compression System for Refuelling Stations
Authors: Bezrukovs V. , Bezrukovs Vl. , Konuhova M. , Bezrukovs D. , Kaldre I. , Berzins A.
Published: August 2023

The article presents a hydraulic hydrogen compression solution designed to serve as a booster compressor. It can be adapted to changing parameters of the inlet pressure of hydrogen and allows stabilising the hydrogen accumulation process in the high-pressure storage.

The main results of this study were obtained using a numerical model developed to explore the thermodynamic processes that occur during the hydraulic compression of hydrogen. The modelling was carried out using COMSOL Multiphysics® 6.0 software with the CFD and heat transfer modules. The compression chamber in the form of a cylinder with a volume of 1.14land wall thickness of 5 mm was used in the computational model. The aim of these simulations was to investigate the temperature change limits of hydrogen, cylinder walls and working fluid, as well as to estimate the actual value of pressure inside the cylinder. The considered process of pressure increase in the cylinder chamber was modelled as a continuous change of volume filled with working fluid with discrete time step of 0.01s, taking into account the increase of temperature inside the cylinder. The derived modelling results for different durations of compression stroke tsfrom 0.5 to 20.0swere presented. The curves of energy consumption and temperature rise during the compression process were calculated for initial hydrogen pressures P1= 3.0, 10.0, 15.0 and 20.0MPaand compression ratio Kc = 5.0.

The results of simulation of thermodynamic processes and their analysis allowed estimating energy consumption in the system of hydraulic compression and determining conditions which would lead to the increase in efficiency of hydrogen compression operation systems under consideration.
The Influence of the Thermal Effect on the Stress-Strain State of the Soil
Authors: Remez N. , Dychko A. , Kraychuk A. , Kraychuk S. , Ostapchuk N.
Published: August 2023

The present paper provides the dependence of the temperature change on time and the depth of the soil massif based on numerical calculations. Mathematical modelling of the one-dimensional soil temperature field via an algorithm and a PC program is carried out without taking into account the influence of the phase transition of moisture in the soil pores during seasonal freezing and thawing using the finite difference method. The amplitude of fluctuations in the temperature regime is obtained as that decreases with depth from the soil surface. It is established that over time heat spreads from the pipeline to the surface of the soil, and over time more intense heating occurs both near the pipeline and in the body of the soil massif.
Wash Deployment and Geo-helminth Ova Dispersion in Primary Schools in Akure North and Owo Local Government Areas, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Oniya Mobolanle Oladipo  , Dare Taiwo Irene  , Omotunwase, Oyinkansola Idiat  , Simon-Oke, Iyabo Adepeju  , Onagbola Ebenezer Oloyede
Published: August 2023

Soil-Transmitted Helminths (geo-helminths) are intestinal parasites causing human infections that are soil-borne. The study assessed the level of soil contamination with geo-helminths ova and also evaluated the level of compliance to WASH policies in some selected public and private schools in Akure North and Owo Local Government Areas of Ondo state, respectively. The study was conducted in the major districts of the two towns.

Methods

Soil samples were collected from three (3) different locations within each school premise: Toilet areas, classroom and playground. Assessment sheets were used to evaluate data on indicators of compliance to WASH interventions. Modified Baemann’s culture technique was used in the extraction of geo-helminths larvae and sedimentation techniques were used in the concentration and isolation of geo-helminths eggs. The significant difference in soil contamination between public and private schools was obtained using statistical analysis.

Result

Of the 162 soil samples examined from each local government area, Akure North had the highest number of contaminated samples, n=116 (71.61%), while Owo local government had the least, n =88 (54.32%). Four (4) different geo-helminth species were identified; Hookworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, Strongyloides stercoralis, and Trichuris trichiura. The most occurring parasites seen in Akure North were hookworm larvae (67.83%), Strongyloides stercoralis (67.83%), hookworm ova (11.25%) and ova of Ascaris lumbricoides (7.56%). Likewise, Hookworm larvae had the highest level of occurrence (51.67%), while Trichuris trichiura was the least occurring (0.77%) in Owo local government area. Public schools had the higher parasite count 668/780 (85.64%), while private schools had the lesser parasite count, 112 /780 (14.36%).

Conclusion

The study revealed poor deployment of WASH in the schools, and children were predisposed to geo-helminths infections due to the high level of contamination, particularly in the public schools.
Corporate Governance Quality, Agency Cost and Shareholder Investment in Nigerian Consumer Products Companies
Authors: Dr. Omole Ilesanmi I.  , Adewumi Ayodeji D.  , Adewumi Ademola A.
Published: August 2023

This study is anchored on Nigerian consumer products companies that are traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. This research investigates the connection between Corporate Governance quality, Agency cost, and Investment choice. Tobin's Q, Audit Committee, Board size, Board independence, Operational Expenses, and Asset Utilization Ratio data were taken from yearly reports of 10 chosen firms over an 11-year period between 2011 and 2021 to determine the connection. The OLS panel model regression's findings indicated that the value of the t-statistics computed for Audit Committee and Board Size was below the crucial value of 5%. This suggested that the Audit Committee had influence over the choice to invest in the chosen consumer goods firms. Asset usage ratio, Operating Expenses Ratio, and T-statistics for Board Independence all exceeded the crucial figure of 5%. This suggested that the Audit Committee's influence on the chosen consumer goods firms' spending decisions is minimal. The study's conclusion was that consumer products firms must have an ideal board structure if they want to perform better.
Improving Quality of Education for Sustainable Development through Visual and Creative Arts World Over
Authors: Dr. Solomon Maigari Manzuche
Published: August 2023

The significance of visual and creative arts has been apparent throughout history and across academic disciplines worldwide. Humans have relied on visual and creative arts to make meaningful interpretations and understanding of sophisticated and complex ideas, such as designs for a submarine as part of a series and a sketch of envisioned flying machines by Leonardo da Vinci (1485-1487), a design of cartwheel in BC 45 and several mathematical and chemical formulas; the reading of architectural plans; the mixing of linguistic and pictorial elements, etc. Visual and creative arts, therefore, are the backbone and fundamental medium to be embraced and held in high esteem in explanatory representations of conceptual structures in improving the quality of education for sustainable development in the world communication system of high educational attainment.
Challenges in Establishing Sustainable Innovation in the Biotechnology Sector: A Case of DNA Labs, Nigeria
Authors: Shukurat M. Bello  , Musa Ahmad Aminu  , Zainab Mukhtar Kwaru  , Sumayya Hussain Mustapha
Published: August 2023

Entrepreneurship progresses through challenges, and the trend is even more striking in upcoming industries like medical biotechnology in Nigeria. The modern-day shift from conventional therapeutic approaches to advanced biomedical practices through medical biotechnology is becoming increasingly rapid. While showing outstanding promises and sustainable development, the cost that comes along with the employment, operation, expertise, and maintenance of medical biotechnological tools presents a difficult hurdle that needs curtailment in developing countries. This research used ‘DNA Labs, Nigeria’ as a case study to discover associated barriers affecting sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation in Nigeria's medical biotechnology sector. Finance was identified as the major constraint due to the expensive nature of tools and expertise required to run the services; regulatory policies and arbitrary public perception of biotechnology-based diagnoses were identified, amongst others, as the variable hindrances. DNA Labs, Nigeria picked out alternative revenue-generating schemes and strategized partnerships as possible measures of overcoming the industry's challenges.
E-Inventory Management and Performance of Food and Beverages Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Alex, Gicheru  , Patrick Ngugi
Published: August 2023

Manufacturing companies in Kenya have been experiencing problems in the performance of their production and operations management. Stock-outs result from holding too little stock of the offending lines because the forecasts and material requirement planning controls are inadequate. High stock levels arise because too much stock has been purchased through bad forecasting, monitoring or controls. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of e-inventory management on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study had specific objectives, which were to determine the influence of material requirement planning and radio frequency identification on the performance of these firms. The research design used was descriptive, and the target population was individuals employed in food and beverage firms in Kenya. A stratified random sampling method was employed due to the heterogeneous nature of the population. Structured research data was collected and analyzed using descriptive and multiple regression analysis.

The study found that radio frequency identification had the second highest impact on the performance of food and beverage firms in Kenya, with a β value of 0.295 and a P-value of 0.004. Additionally, material requirement planning technology had the greatest influence on the performance of food and beverage firms in Kenya, with a β value of 0.316 and a P-value of 0.006. Based on these results, it can be concluded that food and beverage firms in Kenya should prioritize the use of radio frequency identification technology for better operational efficiency and performance. The study also recommends that management should focus on accurately forecasting inventory demands and providing inventory management training for employees.
Partial Budgeting Analysis of Muguga Cocktail Vaccine on Pastoralists’ Cattle in Narok County, Kenya
Authors: Mukholi G.Tenesi  , Henry K. Kiara  , Philip M. Kitala  , J.M.Gathuma
Published: August 2023

A 3-month prospective cross-sectional study was carried out to determine partial budgeting analysis of infection and treatment method (ITM) using the Muguga cocktail vaccine on pastoralists calves in Narok district, Kenya. The study was carried out in Osupuko and Loita sub-counties in Narok County. Partial budgeting analysis recorded positive net returns, an indication of the profitability of the ITM technology. The ITM realized a net return of Ksh.1, 559.59 per immunized calf. This was significant in the study area since the average price of a calf was relatively low (Ksh.4, 700.00). High net returns are indicators of the high profitability of immunization. Thus, it can be concluded from the study that it is economically worthwhile to immunize calves against ECF in Narok County. If immunization against the disease is integrated with reduced acaricide usage, then accrued returns are even much higher.
Masking as a Metaphor for Leadership Crisis in Mike Asukwo’s Opaque Style and Oracle on Lockdown
Authors: George C. Odoh  , Nneka S. Odoh  , Odoja Asogwa
Published: August 2023

The presence of metaphors in political cartoons offers insightful pathways for communicating information about societal experiences. This article examines how masking is used as a metaphor to critique Nigeria's leadership crisis using a semiotic analysis of the verbal-visual messages contained in two political cartoons, Opaque Style and Oracle on Lockdown, by prominent Nigerian cartoonist Mike Asukwo. Operating within the contextual frames of opacity and oracular silence, masking is metaphorically applied in the cartoons to show the apparent disconnect between the ruling class and the masses. A connotative reading of the verbal and visual messages employed in the cartoons constructs images that portray political leaders in Nigeria as people who are secretive, deceptive, indifferent, and lacking in empathy. While a comparative view of fashion styles is used to humorously anchor the message and satire in Opaque Style, in Oracle on Lockdown, these are expressed through the use of the oracular practice.
Perspectives of Teachers on the Teaching of Learners with Dyslexia at Intermediate Phase in Mainstream Primary Schools
Authors: Duduzile Nkomo  , Buyisani Dube
Published: August 2023

The inclusion of learners with dyslexia in mainstream primary schools requires the provision of a least-restrictive teaching and learning environment which celebrates the uniqueness of all individuals. In view of this, the purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of teachers in teaching dyslexic learners at the intermediate phase in mainstream primary schools. A qualitative research approach was utilised in the study. This offered participants an opportunity to freely reveal their opinions on the phenomenon under investigation. The population for this study comprised teachers who taught classes with both dyslexic and non-dyslexic learners at the intermediate phase. Purposive sampling was used to select twenty-four teachers with a minimum of three years of teaching experience from the eight schools under study. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from the research participants. Data were analysed thematically. The study established that dyslexic learners face diverse reading, writing and arithmetic challenges and these affect their overall academic performance. The study recommends that teachers should consider the preferred learning styles of individuals with dyslexia in their planning and delivery of academic content.
Temperature and Variety Effects on Antioxidant Retention of Abotem, Aborohema, Omankwa, Abeleehi and Dorke SR
Authors: Isaac Godfred Antwi  , Ahmad Addo  , Ato Bart-Plange
Published: August 2023

The study evaluated the influence of variety and temperature on the retention of nutrient antioxidants, vitamins A and E of Abotem, Aborohema, Omankwa, Abeleehi and Dorke SR varieties of maize. The exact retentions (mg/100mg) were computed using the yield expressed as a ratio of the absorbances dilution factor to the weight of the sample. The loss of vitamin A contents as the temperature increased from 30˚C to 60˚C was found to differ in the order Omankwa (2.759mg/100mg)>Aborohema (2.679mg/100mg)>Abotem (1.665mg/100mg)>Dorke SR (0.996mg/100mg) >Abeleehi (0.865 mg/100mg). Better retention of vitamin A occurred at the soaking temperature of 30˚C. In contrast, better retention of vitamin E was achieved at the soaking temperature of 60oC. The increase in vitamin E contents were in the order Abotem (1.984mg/100mg)>Aborohema 1.886mg/100mg) > Abeleehi (0.973mg/100mg)>Omankwa (.941mg/100mg)>Dorke SR (0.2283mg/100mg). Soaking caused changes to the quantities of vitamins A and E retained after soaking, but the changes were influenced by variety and soaking temperature. The change in vitamin A content of soaked maize within the temperature range of 30˚C - 60˚C followed a zero-order kinetics reaction equation, with a regression coefficient of the kinetic model between 0.95 and 0.99.
Spiritual Guidance Has an Effect on Decreasing The Level of Anxiety in Mothers During The First Stage of Labor
Authors: Refti Weni Guslia , Lestari Muji , Andriansyah Andriansyah , Rosdian Desi , Herlina Nina
Published: August 2023

The birth process is a physiological event. Every mother who will give birth will experience pain as a manifestation of the baby's birth process. The effects of pain experienced by the mother will cause anxiety which often has a negative impact on birth outcomes. Many ways to deal with anxiety during labor are related to reducing pain, but only a few have researched the effect of spiritual guidance on reducing this pain. This study aims to assess the effect of spiritual guidance on the level of anxiety in mothers in the first stage of active labor. This study used a one-group pretest and post-test pre-experimental design on 71 mothers in the first active phase of labor. Anxiety levels were measured using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HSRA). The statistical analysis used is Wilcoxon. The results of the study found that there was a decrease in anxiety from before and after being given spiritual support to mothers in the first stage of labor. It is very important to provide childbirth support such as spiritual guidance to birth mothers in reducing their anxiety levels
Relaciones en materia fiscal entre el derecho tributario y la economía pública
Authors: Villalobos López José Antonio
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es identificar la relación existente entre el derecho tributario y la economía pública. Siguiendo el método deductivo, con paradigma hermenéutico y con enfoque cualitativo. Los precursores modernos del derecho fiscal y de la economía pública son Petty, los cameralistas y Smith, cuyas aportaciones de principios tributarios se ven reflejados en la fracción IV del artículo 31 de la Carta Magna, soporte y columna vertebral del sistema impositivo mexicano. La interpretación jurídica tributaria es uno de los temas más polémicos en la actualidad, aquí se analiza el vínculo indisoluble entre la capacidad contributiva y económica. En los últimos años, las cortes de justicia nacionales latinoamericanas están favoreciendo el principio de capacidad económica, caso que sucedió en México con la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación, donde ha señalado que en última instancia se busca favorecer el ingreso público y la redistribución del ingreso nacional.
Evaluación de la eficiencia en instituciones financieras del Sector Financiero Social y Solidario ecuatoriano, 2016-2021. Una aplicación de la metodología de Análisis Envolvente de Datos (DEA)
Authors: Escandon Dutan Samuel , Fernández Sacotto Álvaro
Published: August 2023

En Ecuador, las Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito (CAC) son importantes en el sistema financiero, ya que permiten el acceso al financiamiento para pequeños sectores de la economía. Este estudio midió la eficiencia de las cooperativas del segmento 3 entre 2016-2021 mediante la aplicación de un Análisis Envolvente de Datos DEA. Los niveles más altos de eficiencia se registraron en 2016 y 2019, así como en cooperativas que operan en sectores rurales sin mayor competencia. La eficiencia más baja fue del 49.08% con el modelo de Rendimiento Variable de Escala (RVE-E) y 53.30% con el modelo de Rendimiento Constante de Escala (RCE-E) en 2018 para el UTD10 (Unidad Tomadora de Decisiones No. 10). Los resultados pueden ser útiles para que las instituciones financieras identifiquen áreas clave en las que pueden tomar medidas para optimizar su rendimiento.
Estado del avance en la aplicación de la NIC 16: un estudio en la empresa grande del Ecuador
Authors: García Tamayo Galo Hernán , Hernández Arauz Marco Antonio , Rojas Salazar Francisco Joel , Granda Jaramillo Cristofer Antonio
Published: August 2023

Esta investigación se orienta al tratamiento de la NIC 16 en las empresas comerciales ecuatorianas que vienen aplicando esta normativa desde el año 2011. En la actualidad, no se conoce a ciencia cierta el estado de avance en su aplicación, mismo que se convierte en el objetivo del artículo. El diseño metodológico abarca un enfoque cuantitativo, un tipo de investigación descriptivo con una modalidad bibliográfica – documental y un diseño transeccional descriptivo. Se confeccionó una matriz validada por expertos, elaborada con base en la NIC 16, que fue contrastada con los estados financieros auditados, las notas explicativas y las políticas empresariales de las empresas seleccionadas. Los resultados indican que: las empresas en su gran mayoría utilizan el modelo del costo como medición posterior, todas las empresas analizadas utilizan para cálculo de la depreciación el método de la línea recta y, en la mayoría de las entidades estudiadas, cumplen los requisitos exigidos en la norma en cuanto a información a revelar.
PRODUTOS FITOTERÁPICOS MANIPULADOS EM UM LABORATÓRIO DE MANIPULAÇÃO NO ESTADO DO PARANÁ
Authors: De Ramos Erica Helena , Gumy Mariane Pavani , De Oliveira Leonice Zanette Alves , Velasquez Leonardo Garcia
Published: August 2023

As plantas medicinais foram os primeiros recursos terapêuticos obtidos pelos povos e há registros do seu uso em todos os momentos da História, por grande parte das civilizações. No Brasil, o uso das plantas medicinais é resultado dos conhecimentos de três populações: indígena, europeia e africana. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo caracterizar a manipulação mensal de um laboratório de fitoterápicos na cidade de Francisco Beltrão, Paraná. Os dados que foram coletados para a presente pesquisa são: número de cápsulas manipuladas mensalmente para cada um dos fitoterápicos, os quais serão obtidos a partir dos relatórios de manipulação de fitoterápicos mensais no ano de 2021 e individuais de cada unidade de saúde, fornecidos pela Secretaria de Saúde. Não havendo acesso a informações de pacientes e tampouco contato com eles. As informações dos relatórios foram tabuladas em planilha a fim de se estabelecer os três principais fitoterápicos manipulados no período preestabelecido. Trata-se de um estudo de campo, exploratório, documental e retrospectivo. Observamos que a média de manipulação foi de 34.029 cápsulas por mês, os fitoterápicos mais manipulados no ano de 2021, foram: Passiflora incarnata (maracujá), Aesculus hippocastanum (castanha da índia) e Curcuma longa. Também foi possível notar que houve um aumento gradual de dispensações após a capacitação dos profissionais, ocorrida entre junho e setembro. Além disso, verificamos que há uma grande diferença na quantidade dispensada por cada farmácia municipal, possivelmente devido ao nível de conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde e se preferem ou não prescrever aos pacientes.