bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detecting Individual Intentional Behavior In Committing Financial Report Fraud Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior
Authors: Yodhita Anggi
Published: July 2023

This study aims to identify, analyze, and provide empirical evidence on the influence of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on the individual's intention to engage in financial reporting fraud among civil servants in the Ministry of Finance in Jakarta, Indonesia. The research utilizes a survey method for data collection, with the target population being civil servants working in the Ministry of Finance in Indonesia. The sample size for this study is 120 respondents. Purposive sampling technique is employed for sample selection, and the data is analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. Data is collected through a questionnaire. The findings of the study indicate that attitude does not have a significant influence on the intention to engage in financial fraud, while intention does not have an impact on actual fraudulent behavior. However, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control show a significant influence on the intention to commit financial reporting fraud.
Tinjauan Kelengkapan Pengisian Rekam Medis Rawat Inap di Rumah Sakit Angkatan Laut Marinir Cilandak
Authors: Yulianti Nurrachma , Siswati Siswati , Rumana Nanda Aula , Widjaya Lily
Published: July 2023

Latar Belakang: Rekam medis merupakan   berkas yang berisikan catatan dan dokumen yang berisi identitas pasien, serta salah satu bukti tertulis tentang proses pelayanan yang berisi data klinis pasien selama proses diagnosis serta pengobatan. Di Rumah Sakit Angkatan Laut Marinir Cilandak dalam analisis kuantitatif dilakukan pada pengisian rekam medis rawat inap masih belum lengkap.

Tujuan: Tujuan dilakukan penelitian adalah untuk mengidentifikasi SPO pengisian rekam medis rawat inap, melakukan analisis kuantitatif terhadap kelengkapan pengisian rekam medis rawat inap, mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketidaklengkapan pengisian rekam medis rawat inap.

Metode: Data yang dianalisis adalah rekam medis rawat inap periode Juni 2022. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif Analisa data yang digunakan adalah analisis kuantitatif terhadap kelengkapan rekam medis.

Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian terhadap 96 rekam medis rawat inap didapat rata-rata prosentase kelengkapan sebesar 87%. SPO pengisian rekam medis rawat inap sudah berjalan dengan baik dan semestinya tetapi, Sebaiknya dilakukan sosialisasi tentang SPO pengisian Rekam Medis Rawat Inap.

Kesimpulan: Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketidaklengkapan rekam medis rawat inap adalah kurangnya Pengetahuan   kelengkapan rekam medis sangat penting bagi petugas kesehatan baik untuk dokter, perawat terutama petugas rekam medis, kebiasaan seperti mengulang kesalahan yang telah dilakukan pemberi pelayanan medis, kurangnya sosialisasi terhadap tenaga kesehatan lain yang terkait dalam pengisian rekam medis rawat inap yang lengkap.
Türk İnşaat Sektöründe Tasarım Değişiklikleri: Uygulanmış Yarışma Projelerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Balaban Ökten Burcu , Baykan Zahide Nur
Published: July 2023

İnşaat sektörünün hızlı karar alan dinamik bir yapısı vardır. Bu dinamik iş yapma kültürü, içerisinde tasarım değişikliklerini de barındırmaktadır. Tasarım değişikliklerinin amacı genel olarak projelerin kalitesini ve verimliliğini arttırmaktır. Fakat, tasarım değişikliklerine bağlı yaşanan sorunlar, proje performansını düşürerek, yeniden işlemelere (rework), zaman ve maliyet artışlarına ve kalitenin düşmesine neden olabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada Türk inşaat sektöründe tasarım değişikliklerinin sebepleri ve bu sebeplerin proje performansına etkilerinin alan çalışması üzerinden tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaca ulaşmak için, Türkiye Mimarlar Odası yarışma yönetmeliğine göre düzenlenmiş Yarışma Projelerinden inşaatı bitmiş sekiz proje seçilmiştir. Araştırmada ödül almış yarışma projelerinin inşa edilmiş durumları ile karşılaştırmasının yapılması hedeflenmiştir. İnşa edilen yapıların tasarım ekipleri ile yapılan görüşmeler ile inşaat süreçlerinde yaşanan tasarım değişiklikleri tespit edilmiştir. Görüşmelerden elde edilen tasarım değişiklikleri sebepleri ile literatürde yer alan araştırmalar karşılaştırıldığında tasarım değişikliğine sebep olan nedenlerin örtüştüğü görülmüştür. Bunlar; şartnamede düzenlemeler ve eksik tanımlar, işlevlerin eklenmesi/ihmal edilmesi, yavaş karar verme, sürekli değişen talepler, paydaşlar arası koordinasyon eksikliği, tasarımda eksiklikler/tutarsızlıklar, tasarım aşamasında bilgi eksikliği, deneyimsiz ekipler / yetersiz yüklenici / uzman personel eksikliği, beklenmedik koşullar ve işçilik, olarak sıralanmaktadır. Alan çalışmasından elde edilen bulgulara göre; tasarım değişikliğinin proje performansına en önemli dört etkisinin kalite, süre, maliyet ve yeniden işleme (rework) olduğu görülmektedir. Tasarım değişikliklerinin kontrol edilebilmesi için etkili proje iletişiminin sağlanması ve tasarım süreçlerinin veriminin arttırılabilmesi için tasarım ve yapım aşamaları arasında iş birliğinin sağlanması gerekmektedir.
Medicina del Adolescente en el Hospital de Niños “José Manuel de Los Ríos” de Caracas
Authors:   Profesora Titular. Universidad Central de Venezuela. Pediatra y Adolescentóloga, Sileo Enriqueta
Published: July 2023

Se describe la historia de la Medicina del Adolescente en el Hospital de Niños “José Manuel de Los Ríos,” de Caracas, desde su inicio en el Servicio de Ginecología, así como el camino recorrido hasta independizarse para llegar a ser el Servicio de Medicina del Adolescente, contando con estructura física propia y el personal calificado para desarrollar actividad asistencial al adolescente hasta los 18 años de edad, logrando su aceptación dentro de la estructura hospitalaria, con un enfoque integral y diferenciado. En lo docente, se destaca la formación de recursos humanos en Medicina del adolescente, devenida en Especialidad, la rotación de residentes de pediatría, psicólogos del mismo hospital u otros, además de la investigación.
Pentingnya Imunisasi Dasar Pada Bayi Di Kelurahan Bonto Kio Kecamatan Minasatene Kabupaten Pangkep
Authors: Sabriana Riska , Sima Yenny , Abdullah Dahlan , Aditia Donny , Ramli Rachmat , Rahmat Rezqiqah Aulia , Erliana Cut Ita
Published: July 2023

Immunization is an effort to create or actively increase a person's immunity to a disease so that if one day they are exposed to the disease they will not get sick or only experience a mild illness. The specific objectives of this program are to provide information about the importance of immunization for children, to achieve complete basic immunization coverage for infants according to village/kelurahan targets and to achieve advanced immunization targets for children under two years of age (baduta) and elementary school-age children. The method of implementing activities uses the planning stage and the implementation stage. PKM activities in the form of Health Education about Basic Immunization of Infants began with assessment and data collection of the number of families who have babies/toddlers, starting on May 8 2023. Meanwhile the counseling was carried out at Posyandu in the working area of the Minasatene Health Center in Bonto Kio Village, Minasatene District, Pangkep Regency. The results obtained after the implementation of this activity are: 1) increasing parents' knowledge about the importance of basic immunization in infants; and 2) increasing parents' understanding of the side effects that arise after being immunized and how to deal with these side effects.
La Ineficacia de la ley 0096 de delitos informáticos en su ampliación para el delito de ciberextorsión en el Perú
Authors:   , Rivas León Hernán Manuel
Published: July 2023

El presente trabajo de tesis titulado: “La ineficacia de la ley 30096 de delitos informáticos en su aplicación para el delito de ciberextorsión en el Perú”, tiene el objetivo general de conocer la ineficacia de la ley 30096 de Delitos Informáticos, mediante sus dificultades que se presenta al aplicar la ley 30096 de Delitos Informáticos en el Perú, para combatir los ciberdelitos, siendo esto un tema actual, trascendental e importante, porque trata de explicar de manera descriptiva en base a una investigación documental, las diferentes herramientas, técnicas que utilizan los cibercriminales para cometer delitos ilícitos, que perjudican a los ciudadanos, empresas y pymes. Se enfatiza, que el delito de ciberextorsión, es un delito grave que atenta al patrimonio, a la dignidad de las personas, siendo un sector delictivo de rápido crecimiento, innovador y rentable a nivel mundial. Es por ello analizar la ineficacia de la ley N° 30096; para combatir la ciberdelincuencia. Cabe resaltar que los convenios internaciones de cibercriminalidad también contribuyen a la regulación de las normas. Para efecto de un mayor entendimiento, la presente investigación se ha dividido en 5 capítulos, los cuales han sido desarrollados cumpliendo los lineamientos metodológicos y técnicos establecidos.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerima Zakat Menggunakan Metode Simple Multi Attribute Rating Technique (SMART) (STUDI KASUS: Kantor Baznas Kota Binjai)
Authors: Sari Novita , Novriyenni Novriyenni , Pasaribu Tio Ria
Published: July 2023

Banyak permasalahan yang dapat diselesaikan dengan menggunakan Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK). Salah satunya adalah menentukan penerimaan zakat, ada beberapa metode yang dapat digunakan dalam membangun suatu Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) di antaranya Simple Multi Attribute Raiting Technique (SMART). Metode ini adalah metode penentuan Rangking, dimana proses rangking di berikan kepada masing-masing kriteria yaitu status pekerjaan, setatus tempat tinggal, kondisi kesehatan,  pendapatan dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga . Jumlah alternatif sebanyak 15 (lima). Setelah semua nilai kriteria di masukkan maka hasil dari perhitungan dengan menggunakan metode SMART akan di rangking kan hingga di dapat sebuah rangking pembobotan dimana hasil dari perangkingan alternatif yang di gunakan bahwa yang sangat layak menerima zakat dengan nilai terbesar adalah Alternatif A10 dengan rangking 1 atas nama Lasmik dengan nilai 0,162
ISSUES OF THE LEGITIMIZATION OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION LAW IN LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT UNITS IN ALBANIA
Authors:   REALD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Zenelaj Engjellushe , Nurja Fatlum
Published: July 2023

Decentralization gives competencies but also adds responsibilities to the local government unit. Transparency, as one of the pillars of democracy in a rule-of-law state, among its measuring indicators has public consultation. Transparency as an element of good governance is not measured by the publication of decisions, but by publications of the process that the project-act goes through until it reaches the final decision-making. Local self-government units referring to the organic law for local government in the decision-making process are closely related to the public consultation process.The purpose of the article is to analyze the process of public consultation in local selfgovernment units, the control exercised by the competent bodies and through this the identification of legal deadlocks or procedural deficiencies. The article was built by combining several methods such as research, observation, synthesis, and partial statistical analysis. The normative provisions of the Republic of Albania in the framework of the public consultation procedure have been continuously improved. The article seeks to highlight not only the importance of public consultation as an element of functional local democracy but also in the context of administrative regularity that even the fact the normative provisions have been improved, we still identify abuse of the law of public consultation.
Anti-immigrant far-right parties in the Visegrad countries: representation, political success and ideological positioning
Authors:   Akademia Nauk Stosowanych Gospodarki Krajowej, Białobłocki Krzysztof
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to consideration and comparison of representativeness, political (electoral, parliamentary and governmental) successes and ideological positioning of anti-immigrant parties in the Visegrad countries. The researcher explained that the formation of anti-immigrant parties in the region has passed several stages that were conditioned with significant events of their development, but reckoned that the electoral successes of anti-immigrant parties are distinctive. It was found that anti-immigrant parties in the countries of Visegrad group ideo- logically are the products of post-materialistic society. The author also stated that the rhetoric of anti-immigrant parties in the region gained publicity and relevance after 2010, when the problems of migration policy of the European Union appeared to be the most dangerous. Generally speaking, it was argued that ideological issues of migration policy are the cornerstone of ideological and political positioning of anti-immigrant parties, but they are not sufficient to warrant their positioning as a separate ideological family of parties.
Transformation of the Republic of Bulgaria and politicization of the society’s ethnic awareness
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Burdiak Vira
Published: July 2023

The paper deals with politicization of ethnic awareness of the society over the period of transformational changes, what especially negatively revealed in the Balkans. Permanent, relentless conflicts, which loomed large in the region in the 90s of the previous century, occasionally emerge nowadays. However, the state despite all events which take place in the neighboring countries and complexity of internal political, social and economic situation managed to avert apparent social confrontation. The analysis of the transformational process in Bulgaria gives us reasons to conclude that the state lacks a clear program of ethnic policy development, while manifestations of nationalism were enough to commence the changes. After joining the EU and NATO situation in the country experienced a vast improvement.
Innovation Policy of Social and Economic Development: Essence and Structuring
Authors:   Akademia Nauk Stosowanych Gospodarki Krajowej, Białobłocka Sławomira
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to theoretical and methodological review of the phenomenon of innovation and innovative socio-economic development. The scientist analyzed the nature, structure and expected strategies and consequences of innovative socio-economic development. On this basis, it was argued that innovations increase its efficiency on the basis of policy, including government, implementation of innovations. It was found that the effectiveness of innovation policy promotes socio-economic and political modernization.
Towards systematizing and updating the definition and indicators for measuring the stability of governments: theoretical and methodological cut
Authors:   Akademia Nauk Stosowanych Gospodarki Krajowej, Białobłocki Zbigniew
Published: July 2023

The article is dedicated to theoretical and methodological systematizing and updating the definition and indicators for measuring the stability of governments. The researcher examined theoretical, methodological and empirical results that variously describe the fullness and the essence of the concept of “government stability”. For this the author analyzed the essence of the notions of “government,” “governmental cabinet”, “cabinet of ministers” and “stability”. As a result, the researcher highlighted and systematized the indicators and measurement tools for analyzing stability of governments.
The Role of English as the Means of International Communication for the Development of World Market
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kozak Tamara
Published: July 2023

The article points out the role of English as the means of international communication in the formation and development of the global market.The process of globalization of international relations is referred to as the factor which puts forward a requirement to form and introduce into the world linguistic circulation the universal means of international communication. The role of transnational corporations in the globalization of world market and establishing English as the means of international communication is highlighted. The implementation of latest informational –communications technologies, based on a wide use of English as well as global communication systems is elucidated.
Dissident movement as a historical prototype of political opposition: generalization based on the analysis of “real socialism” regimes in Poland, Hungary and Czechoslovakia
Authors: Kolcov Vitaliy
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to theoretical and methodological generalization of the phenomenon of dissident movement as a historical prototype of political opposition in the regimes of “real socialism” in Poland, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. The author identified key types of nonconformist actions that can shear the political opposition, i.e. resistance, disagreement or dissent and opposition. It was generalized that the discovered and determined sequence of nonconformist actions is described with a common root, i.e. protest. However, it was theoretically and metoodologically argued that the logical structure of the triad “resistance – dissent – opposition” have to be determined on the basis of social and political importance of a given scientific construct
Categorization and systematization of institutionally- procedural and politically-behavioral attributes and features of semi-presidentialism: theoretical and methodological cut
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lytvyn Vitaliy
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to theoretical and methodological categorization and systematization of institutionally-procedural and politically-behavioral attributes and features of semi-presidentialism. The author identified at least two groups of causes and factors, i.e. exogenous and endogenous, that define and categorize semi-presidentialism: the actual content of a constitution, the combination of traditions and circumstances (exogenous causes and factors), the composition of parliamentary majority and the position of a president in relation to parliamentary majority (endogenous causes and factors). It was motivated that, within the same constitutional delineation, a specific semi-presidential country can be classified in practice, first of all in the cut of varying institutional rules and formal/actual powers of presidents, governmental cabinets/ prime ministers and parliaments. The researcher found out that taking into account the place and role of political institutions in inter-party competition and party hierarchy has a significant influence on this process. That is why semi-presidentialism was generalized as a system of government, which is comprehensively updated and taxonomied formally and actually. At the same time, it was recorded that semi-presidentialism uses specific hierarchical and transactional relations in the triangle “the head of state–governmental cabinet–parliament”. Their combination affects the formal and actual positioning and taxonomy of different types of heterogeneous semi-presidentialism. It was generalized that semi-presidentialism is definitively and permanently characterized with: a restrained and moderate model of separation of powers and appropriate system of checks and balances; popular election of a president for a fixed term; the collective responsibility of a prime minister and a cabinet to a legislature; the actual “securitization” of a president from interference in his or her activities by other institutions and branches of state power; actual (or at least formal), but multi-step and different deconcentration or dualization of the executive between a president (the head of state) and a prime minister (the head of governmental cabinet); double or dual nature of the origin and implementation of the executive, but not a double or dual nature of the responsibility of the executive.
The research on the origin of Russians and Ukrainians as the indicator of politicization of Russian national minority in Ukraine
Authors:   Akademia Nauk Stosowanych Gospodarki Krajowej, Białobłocki Tomasz
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to analyzing the problem of the researches on the origin of Russians and Ukrainians as the indicator of politicization of Russian national minority in Ukraine. There are four basic schools of understanding of the proposed issues, i.e. Russophile, Sovietophile, Ukrainophile, as well as East-Slavonophile. The author motivated that scholars at each historical stage of development interpreted the problems studied in different ways, but always depending on the size of actual material, ideological positions of researchers, as well as on the prevailing political conditions at one time or another. It was confirmed that the formation of a real ethnos is impossible without the creation of a myth in the national context, although it was discovered that colonial attempt to erase historical memory is a process that leads to the loss of national identity and its assimilation in the center of imperial aspirations.
Usage of internet services in strategic marketing
Authors: Burdyak Oleh
Published: July 2023

In the 21st century information technologies have a decisive influence on business development. The most important changes are already taking place in the development of marketing activities on the Internet and will be increasingly linked to the emergence of a global information system in the future. According to some estimates, by 2014 – the beginning of hostilities in Ukraine, most small, medium and large enterprises have been using online marketing. The Internet is used not only by computer information technology professionals, but also by a grow- ing number of sectors of society. Commercial users of the Network – are the fastest growing part of the users of the “world wide web” (World Wide Web – WWW). The number of companies developing Internet strategies to support business is constantly increasing and this has a significant positive impact on business development.
Theoretical aspects of development of political transformation and democratization in scientists’ researches
Authors:   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Fedorchak Tetiana
Published: July 2023

Theoretical aspects of development of political transformation and democratization in scientists’ researches
Populism as a theoretical framework: modern aspect for political system
Authors: Kiyanka Iryna
Published: July 2023

In the article considered the common and special approach in different European countries to the definition of populism, traced the evolution of the concept from the ancient period. Thus, we can state that the concept of populism is a multifaceted political construct that performs the integrative-cognitive function of structuring and constructing a complex and controversial political reality with elements of social, discursive and praxeological eclecticism. A characteristic feature of the actualization of populism is the extreme parameters of the functioning of the state-political organism of society and the value projections of its existence. The crisis of society, which generates a conceptual platform of populism, reflects the objective need for democratization of the foundations of social order and social life. In particular, the anti-elite orientation of populism is due to the need to expand the influence of the subject field and instruments of direct democracy and direct democracy. The anthropological optimism of populism contrasts with the static-consensual metaphysics of the elitis.
The features of the lustration of the police system: the practice of post-communist countries of Europe (on the example of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic)
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lytvyn Vitaliy
Published: July 2023

The article is dedicated to comparative analysis of causes, peculiarities of the implementation and consequences of the lustration of police system in post-communist countries of Europe, in particular in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It has been revealed that the features of the lustration and liberalization of police system in post-communist Poland, Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia were extremely various and therefore they were able to lead to various organizational and functional consequences and results of police functioning: both at the level of its transformation from an instrument of protection of the autocratic regime into a democracy oriented institution and at the level of processes of its demilitarization, professionalization, specialization, demystification, reduction, decentralization, decriminalization and so on. The author argued that the problem of all the analyzed countries of the region was the fact that the lustration of police system was used (or still continues to do so) to a large extent as manipulative technology by political rivals and media. At the same time, it was discovered that Poland, Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia used various models of lustration law and policy towards secret police and they are largely dependent on different models of transition from authoritarianism to democracy.
Overview of the Production Process Layout Through the Technology Group at PT. Kayu Mebel Indonesia, Semarang
Authors: Cahyono Antonius , Rusdiyantoro Rusdiyantoro , Ali M. Nusron
Published: July 2023

This research was carried out at PT. Kayu Mebel Indonesia, Semarang. The company in this wood processing area has a production form that is elongated to the factory shape so that production is less than optimal. So it is necessary to revise the production layout by applying the Rank Order Cluster Algorithm (ROCA) and Similarity Coefficient (SC) methods, both of which are used to obtain a factory layout scheme that produces maximum production in order to achieve minimum back trafficking values. In order to know the forward and backward scores obtained through analysis from to chart. The results of the study obtained forward results which were originally 70.4% to 83.1% or an increase in the forward value of 12.7% from the initial layout. As for the backtracking value which was originally 29.6% to 16.9% or a decrease in the backtracking value of 12.7% from the initial layout. The results of the initial spacing of 1562.83 meters became 1466.37 meters or experienced a 7% savings from the previous layout. As for material handling costs, which were originally Rp. 760,280, - to Rp. 690,314, - or experienced a 7% savings from the previous layout
Increasing Investment Effectiveness In State-Owned Companies In Indonesia By Implementing Measurable And Careful Risk Management
Authors: Vidiola James
Published: July 2023

State-owned enterprises' (SOEs) performance is currently under increasing pressure. SOEs are businesses that the government controls, at least with a majority stake, in particular fields that typically concern public interests. The purpose of this study is to investigate how investment efficiency in Indonesian state-owned enterprises is affected by the implementation of precise and measurable risk management. The information utilized is board information from 25 non-monetary SOEs recorded on the Indonesia Stock Trade during the 2013-2018 period. The panel regression method is used for testing, and it was found that the joint implementation of risk management has a significant impact on investment efficiency. Linear regression is used in this study's quantitative research approach. Financial reports from non-financial SOEs that were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2013 and 2018 were used as the data. The processed data from this study indicate that the implementation of risk management in non-financial SOEs in Indonesia between 2013 and 2018 has a significant impact on investment efficiency. The commitment to execute SOE risk the executives requires the board to deal with having choices to channel business decisions put forth to stay away from unprofitable attempts
Assessment of eco-efficiency in Vietnam during 1990-2017 under Tapio decoupling analysis and Malmquist productivity index approach
Authors: Tạ Thị Hương
Published: July 2023

The relationship between economic development accompanied by environmental friendliness, and ecological balance is the top concern of the strategic planners of sustainable development in each country. Based on Tapio decoupling analysis and measure productivity index from Malmquist - Data Envelopment Analysis Vietnam’s eco-efficiency during 1990-2017 was investigated. The outstanding results are as follows: Since 2004 onwards, the changes have been recorded in the relationship between affluence and the environment - the ecosystem under the gradual diversity of degrees: expansive decoupling; weak decoupling; expansive coupling, and strong decoupling under Tapio decoupling analysis. At the same time, the Malmquist productivity index has improved slightly with 4.4% over 28 studied years. It shows that Vietnam gradually approaching and implementing strategies for improving the quality of the environment and the ecosystem. However, there is still an upward trend in the amount of emission with an annual emission growth rate of 43.4% while the economic development rate has not shown balance and similarities. Therefore, the reform of management policy, scientific strategy, and updating of technology system should be considered and implemented synchronously to maintain this change and promote the development in a more positive  direction.
Private sector engagement in humanitarian financing, logistics and technology and implementation of humanitarian aid projects in Kenya
Authors: Nyambura Catherine W
Published: July 2023

Humanitarian crisis across the globe continue to increase in size, frequency, and complexity in the 21 Century challenging the ability of Organizations in disaster relief to save lives of persons in distress. This has been a challenge in Countries prone to natural disaster as well as those prone to human conflict such as Syria, Southern Sudan, Central Africa Republic, Yemen, Somalia and Democratic Republic of Congo. In Kenya, humanitarian crises have occurred in the form of recurrent drought, floods, malnutrition and food security, disease outbreak, post election violence; resource based intercommunal conflicts as well as terror attacks. These crises often require immediate response in order to save lives, as a result there is increasing need to engage private sector in humanitarian logistics, financing and technology when implementing humanitarian aid projects. The objective of this study was to examine the influence of combined private sector engagement and the implementation of humanitarian aid projects. The paradigm guiding the study is pragmatism and the study employed a cross sectional-survey design. The sample was drawn from Organizations in disaster relief programmes using both probability and non-probability sampling technique. Both primary and secondary data was utilized in data collection. Primary data was collected using self administered questionnaires, Key Informant Interview, and Focus Group Discussions Guides. Questionnaires issued were 117 out of these, 85 which is 72.6% were returned for analysis. The data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive analysis, mean, percentages and frequencies were used. For inferential analysis, correlations and regressions were used. For p<0.05, H 0 was rejected and H1 accepted. For the strength of the relationships, r values were considered where: +0.10< r <+0.29; weak correlation +0.30< r <+0.49; moderate correlation +0.5 < r <+1.0; Strong correlation. The qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The study findings indicate that combined private sector engagement influence on implementation of humanitarian aid projects in Kenya. The study concludes that combined private sector engagement is critical in implementation of humanitarian aid projects and there is need to put more emphasis on collaboration. The study recommended that there is need for more academic research on humanitarian aid.
Effects of performance appraisals on employee productivity in the banking sector in Kenya
Authors: Bula Hannah Orwa , Kamaru Samuel Kimani
Published: July 2023

Banks have implemented performance appraisals to enhance employee productivity whichwas triggered by the high targets set across the industry. The aim of this study was todetermine the effects of appraisals in line with the impact of performance appraisal criteria,feedback, and reward and competence assessment on employee productivity in these banks.The significance of the study is therefore of great importance to the Banks managementteams and the Banks employees. This research was based on three theories which include theAdam‘s Equity Theory, Goal Setting theory and the implicit theory which underpins thisstudy.

This research applied descriptive research design. The target population was all commercialbanks in Kenya. The sampled banks were selected from a list of banks in Kenya as per theCentral Bank

Classification using the systematic sampling technique. Primary data was collected using aquestionnaire which was coded and entries made into Statistical package for social sciencesfor analysis. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were carried out. The study concludedthat the main performance appraisal indicators used significantly influence employeeproductivity in Kenya‘s banking sector. It is therefore recommended that the salary receivedby the employees be commensurate with their job description and employees should receivepromotion based on their productivity and that they should be taken for further trainingfrequently.
Factors affecting voluntary retirement schemes contributions among employees in the formal sector in Nairobi County: A case of selected firms in Westlands Sub-County
Authors: Ndegwa Gregory Isaac , Mwaniki Gillian
Published: July 2023

The government is responsible of delivery of efficient public amenities to senior citizens as part of self-reliance during the retirement period. The government of Kenya has put in place policies such as tax incentives for savings directed towards retirement schemes. However, these policies have been in place for quite a while. A significant percentage of the working population; 80 percent, are not covered in any of the schemes available. Only 15 percent of the 20 percent covered are confident that they have enough savings to keep them through their retirement life. This study sought to find out the factorsaffecting voluntary contributions to retirement schemes in Nairobi County and specifically Westlands sub-county. A cross-sectional descriptive research design targeting a population of approximately 7,300 and a sample size of 153 employees selected using purposive sampling in the formal sector was used. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient) and inferential statistics. Tax incentives had no statistical significant influence on contribution decision to retirement scheme (β = 0.0796, P = 0.0502) among the respondents. Financial literacy (β = 0.6489, P = 0.0315) demographic components age (β = 0.1276, P = 0.0222), income and level of education (β = 0.1076, P = 0.0002) were significant at 95 percent confidence interval. The study recommends the need ofgovernment to sensitize on savings facilitating measures in place with formulation and/or implementation of relevant policies by agencies with development of financial literacy training programs to foster retirement preparedness.
The influence of water pricing on financial sustainability among water service providers in Kenya
Authors: Julius Christine Mawia , Kalunda Elizabeth
Published: July 2023

Lack of financial sustainability among water service providers (WSPs) has been a key concern of thewater sector across the globe partly because water is a key enabler in the attainment of the sustainabledevelopment goals (SDGs). The aim of this study was to establish the influence of water pricing onfinancial sustainability among WSPs in Kenya. The study adopted the pragmatism research philosophyand explanatory sequential mixed design. The target population constituted seven senior managersfrom each of the 88 registered small to very large WSPs.The sample constituted four managers perWSP as custodians of information relating to financial sustainability and also being responsible for thespecific inputs into water pricing. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the quantitative datafrom the respondents while qualitative data was collected through interviews with the industry experts.Data was analysed descriptively by use of mean and standard deviation and inferentially by way ofregression analysis using ordinary least squares (OLS). The findings of the study indicate that waterpricing does not have a statistically significant influence on financial sustainability of WSPs in Kenya(F=1.113 (1,250df), P=0. 296; R=0.134, R2 =0.018, β= 0.122). Based on the findings, there is need forto confirm the sufficiency of the current pricing methodology in addressing its four primary objectivesnamely: equitable access, efficiency, simplicity and full cost recovery and review the same in order tocushion WSPs from input cost variations while at the same time ensuring its adaptability to otherexternal shocks
Influence of supportive leadership style on the innovative behavior of senior managers in the manufacturing sector in Kenya
Authors: Mutonyi Nancy , K’Aol George , Ouma Caren
Published: July 2023

This study sought to determine the influence of supportive leadership style on the innovative behaviorof senior managers in the manufacturing sector in Kenya. Positivism research philosophy anddescriptive correlational research design were used. The target population comprised of 802 seniormanagers in manufacturing firms in Kenya. Stratified random sampling method was used to determinea sample size of 267 senior managers from the total population. The ordinal logistic regression(Nagelkerke Pseudo R-square) results revealed that supportive leadership style explained 6.6% of thevariance in innovative behavior (R2 = .066). Goodness-of-fit results showed that the observed data wasconsistent with the fitted model, [X2 (28, N = 228) = .564, p=1.00, p>.05]. Results of the parameterestimates revealed that supportive leadership style positively and significantly predicted innovativebehavior (β =.611, p=.000, p<.05). Based on these results, the null hypothesis that supportiveleadership style does not significantly influence the innovative behavior of senior managers wasrejected. This study concludes that supportive leadership style significantly influenced the innovativebehavior of senior managers in the manufacturing sector in Kenya. The findings of this study willprovide a better understanding and new knowledge to the players in the manufacturing sector on theinfluence of supportive leadership style on the innovative behavior of senior managers, to improve theirperformance and competitiveness. The study recommends that further research should be conducted onthe influence of supportive leadership on innovative behavior in the small-scale manufacturingorganizations in Kenya
Influence of production technology innovation strategy on business success: A case of fresh produce exporters in Kenya
Authors: Kaluyu Veronicah , Muriuki Rodney
Published: July 2023

Despite the fact that recent advances in technology offers opportunity for increased efficiency and business success in many sectors, Kenya’s agribusiness sector has not fully enjoyed increased benefits associated with technological advancement. Hence, the purpose of this study was to establish the influence of production technology innovation strategy on business success, with a focus on the fresh produce export industry in Kenya. The study used a descriptive correlational survey research design. Using a target population of 725 management level employees, the study narrowed to a sample size 258 respondents and employed stratified random sampling. Data was collected using structured questionnaires while results were presented using tables and figures. Additionally, multiple regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between the study variables. The study revealed thatproduction technology strategy, that included production technology use, production technology innovation inclusion and technology innovation training have a statistically significant influence on firm success with (β=0.469, p=0.005; β=0.403, p=0.005 & β=0.452, p=0.005), respectively. As such, the study concluded that production technology innovation strategy has significant influence on Business success among fresh produce exporters in Kenya. The study recommends that the management of export produce firms in Kenya should emphasize more on technology use in their production, as well as revamp their technology inclusion, training and innovation.
Influence of organizational innovation capabilities on sustainable competitive advantage among private hospitals in Kenya
Authors: Ngeche John , Okello Gabriel
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of organizational innovation capabilities on sustainable competitive advantage among private hospitals in Kenya. Positivism research philosophy guided the study and a descriptive correlational research design was used. The study population consisted of 690 managers from the 46 level 5 private hospitals across Kenya. Stratified simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 253 managers from the population. A structured questionnaire was applied to collect data. The study used structural equation modelling for analysing the data. The study findings established that organizational innovation capabilities had significant positive effect on Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) among the private hospitals in Kenya (β= 0.617, CR=3.904, p < 0.05). The study has practical implications for top management in private hospitals in Kenya to continually support acquisition and development of new resources. Management should also make required investment in Research and Development (R&D) activities to provide improved services to clients, and always encourage creativity amongst the employees and other stakeholders in order to improve on their organization offerings and appeal.
Influence of rational strategy implementation Sstyle on Pperformance of commercial state corporations in Kenya
Authors: Ngundi Vincent I , Namada Juliana M Namada
Published: July 2023

This study sought to examine how the rational strategy implementation style influenced the performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya. This study employed the positivism research philosophy and a descriptive research design. The target population was 1813 staff working in middle-level management (job groups N-Q) in commercial state corporations in Kenya. The multistage sampling method was applied to draw 327 respondents from the target population. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. Using linear regression analysis through the SPSS statistical software, this research study established that the rational strategy implementation style had a positive and significant influence on the performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya. Further, this study found that a control system, clear strategic objectives and following pre-arranged activities positively and significantly influenced the financial performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya. In addition, a control system and following pre-arranged activities positively and significantly influenced the customer satisfaction of commercial state corporations in Kenya, but clear strategic objectives had no statistically significant influence on the customer satisfaction of commercial state corporations in Kenya. This study concludes that adoption of the rational strategy implementation style enhances the performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya, and therefore recommends that in order to improve performance, the management of commercial state corporations should ensure that control systems are in place, that strategic objectives are clear, and that the implementation of strategy follows pre-arranged activities.
Poster Tiga Bahasa untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar-Mengajar
Authors: Akbar Taufiq , Andrijanto M. Sjafei
Published: July 2023

Tujuan kegiatan abdimas adalah membuat poster menggunakan 3 bahasa untuk sarana memotivasi proses belajar-mengajar bagi guru. Metode pelaksanaan melalui beberapa kegiatan, di antaranya survei dan observasi, menentukan konten poster, pembuatan poster, dan penempatan media. Hasil dari kegiatan abdimas adalah 3 poster yang didesain dengan menggunakan 2 software desain yang berbeda fungsi, pertama adalah software Adobe Illustrator dan Adobe Photoshop. Software adobe ilustrator digunakan untuk membuat desain penunjang, yang berbasis vektor, sedangkan adobe photoshop digunakan untuk mengatur tata letak ilustrasi dan tipografi yang diterapkan pada desain poster tersebut. Bahasa yang dipakai dalam poster adalah dilihat dari kepragmatisan sebuah bahasa. Bahasa poster lebih mengutamakan fungsi daripada struktur gramatikalnya. Hal itu sesuai dengan prinsip bahasa dalam poster adalah singkat, padat, jelas, dan mudah diingat.  Hasil poster adalah kertas dengan ukuran A3 (30x40cm) dan (40x60cm). Menggunakan ilustrasi yang menggambarkan betapa pentingnya memahami ayat-ayat dalam Al-Quran ditunjukkan dengan memunculkan ilustrasi bulan sabit. Bulan sabit, dalam agama Islam dimaknai penghargaan dengan waktu. Warna hijau daun pisang, dipilih sesuai filosofi warna yang memvisualkan warna kehidupan, keteduhan, yang disesuaikan dengan konsep yang diusung pada poster edukasi tiga bahasa yang membahas tentang anjuran kebaikan dalam bersosialisasi pada keseharian di lingkungan sekolah bagi para santri SDIT Nurul Yaqien
Optimaslisasi Gerakan Hemat Air Melalui Mural
Authors: Widya Nuriyanti  , Nurulfatmi Amzy  , Yulianto Hadiprawiro
Published: July 2023

Pemerintah dan lembaga-lembaga pendidikan meletakkan perhatian yang besar pada pengembangan media pembelajaran. Mereka terus-menerus mengembangkan berbagai macam inovasi media untuk meningkatkan ketertarikan siswa dalam pembelajaran. SMAN 3 Depok sebagai salah satu penyelenggara pendidikan melakukan inovasi tersebut dengan mural sebagai alternatif media pembelajaran. Mural sendiri merupakan sebutan untuk lukisan pada dinding. Pada kesempatan ini, SMAN 3 Depok ingin mengingatkan siswa tentang pentingnya menghemat air. Dengan mural diharapkan proses penyampaian pesan tentang hal tersebut dapat lebih efektif. Untuk itu, perlu diperhatikan elemen-elemen desain yang diaplikasikan pada mural agar mudah dimengerti oleh siswa. Tulisan ini akan berisi tentang proses perancangan mural, mulai dari proses ideasi hingga aplikasi sketsa pada dinding yang ada di area SMAN 3 Depok
TOBACCO AND SHISHA SMOKING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
Authors: Akram.Saeed  , Admin Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Masood Us Syed , Mustafa  , Usman Nawaz  , Fahad Siddique  , Usman Arshad  , Mughees Akram  , M. Ahmed Ali  , M.Masoom  , Sahar.Amjad  , Rabia Faiz  , Summar Aslam  , Shiza Ehtisham  , Mahnoor Mujahid
Published: July 2023

In Pakistan, it is estimated that the prevalence of tobacco smoking is 36% for males and 9% for females. Among young adults especially the university students in Pakistan, the prevalence of smoking is 15% with the majority being male smokers. Approximately 1,200 children start smoking every day.Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death. According to World Health Organization (WHO) tobacco use is currently responsible for the death of one in ten adults worldwide (about 5 million deaths each year).