bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Indonesian Territory Clustering Based On Harvested Area and Rice Productivity Using Clustering Algorithm
Authors: Kurniawati Imelda Putri , Pratiwi Hasih , Sugiyanto Sugiyanto
Published: May 2023

Rice (Latin: Oryza sativa) is one of the most important cultivated plants in civilization. This plant is the main commodity for almost all Indonesian people. Indonesia is in third place as the largest rice producing country in the world. However, based on data from the Statistics Indonesia, Indonesia will still import rice until 2022. The transfer of paddy fields is one of the reasons why Indonesia is still importing rice to this day. Many lands that used to be paddy fields have turned into airports, industrial land, housing, and so on. Rice production is one of the important topics to be discussed in order to develop rice production in areas that are still relatively low. The purpose of this research is to classify cities/regencies in Indonesia based on rice production data in 2021. In this study, three clustering methods were used, namely, Partitioning Around Medoid (PAM), Clustering Large Applications (CLARA) and Fuzzy C-Means (FCM). Then the three methods are compared based on their silhouette coefficient values. The best obtained method is FCM method with two clusters and a silhouette value of 0.828. Results clustering with the best method is used as a reference in making maps clustering. Areas that are still relatively low are expected to increase rice productivity.
Halo Effect as Bobby Nasution and Aulia Rachman's Political Communication Strategy in the 2020 Medan City Local Leader Election
Authors: Putri Rania Pramesthi , Sujoko Anang , Prianti Desi
Published: May 2023

Bobby Nasution, who is the son-in-law of President Joko Widodo, running for mayor of Medan, North Sumatra, is an interesting topic to discuss. Bobby Nasution was accompanied by Aulia Rachman as Deputy Mayor of Medan, North Sumatra. With the pairing of Bobby Nasution and Aulia Rachman running to become the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Medan, it attracts public attention, because people often look at the background of a candidate to determine whether the candidate is good or bad. This is known as the halo effect strategy. This study aims to explain the halo effect as a political communication strategy for the pair Bobby Nasution and Aulia Rachman in the 2020 Medan City Election. This study uses a qualitative method with a constructivism paradigm and utilizes data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews. The results of this study indicate that the use of the halo effect as a political communication strategy forms a positive political image, this is also in line with the vision and mission of Bobby Nasution and Aulia Rachman, namely the Medan Berkah Collaboration, to form a positive image by bringing what is needed by the people of Medan City.
CARI MONTIR Ltd. “Vehicle Service Application”
Authors: Aprilianto Restu , Kustiawan Unggul
Published: May 2023

The high number of motorized vehicle population in Indonesia makes the potential need for motor vehicle services high. The high number of motorized vehicle users reflects the very dense activity of the community, increase to the need for facilities that can simplify and cut time for servicing motorized vehicles that are supported by existing information systems. The potential need for motorcycle service and the development of information systems is the background for Carimontir to create technology based on motor vehicle service applications. With this application, it can make it easier for motorized vehicle owners to carry out vehicle service more quickly and practically anytime and anywhere, while for partners, it will be easier to reach potential consumers. Carimontir has an IFE value of 3.04 and EFE value of 3.03, where its competitive strength is at the medium level based on the results of Porters 5 Forces analysis. The Carimontir Strategic Plan based on the IE Matrix is ​​in the growth and build cell. Based on the SWOT and QSPM analysis, Carimontir chose social media marketing optimization strategy and feature innovation. Meanwhile, based on the porter's generic strategy, Carimontir chose a differentiation strategy in order to be competitive and sustainable in the service provider application business. This research aims to analyze financial plan at Carimontir. The method used in the study is qualitative analysis. Carimontir's financial plan is prepared by considering the capital requirements and all costs to run the company's business. Risk management is also prepared based on the ISO 31000:2018 standard so that the company can control all risks and ensure that the company's business is competitive and sustainable.
Implementation of Imbalance in Food Purchase Transactions in the City of Tidore
Authors: Mansur Tasqinnur , Iman Wahda Z. , Suwarti Suwarti
Published: May 2023

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The Position of Childless Widows as Heirs to Husband's Inheritance (Comparative Analysis of Islamic Law Compilation and Civil Inheritance Law)
Authors: Muhammad Sittihajar , Suwarti Suwarti , HI Baharuddin
Published: May 2023

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Improvement of Millennial Generation Mental Health Due to Pandemic Effects
Authors: Oktaviani Silfania , Shalsabilla Rizki Yanti , Nurhalyza Fenny , Sitinjak Charli
Published: May 2023

The millennial generation is a generation born in the range of 1980 to 2000. Known as millennials because this generation is developing in technological advances and the digital era. This decade is a moment that dominates the millennial generation. The role of the millennial generation in the present generation has a great influence on the progress of the nation. The mindset that tends to be at the peak of development encourages this generation to become the pioneers of the movement for change. However, in the midst of the peak of its development, the millennial generation must face a pandemic that affects the whole world. The purpose of this study is to determine the improvement of Millennial Generation Mental Health Due to the Effects of the Pandemic. This research applies a method of systematic review in which secondary data collection is carried out, and is a synthesis of all available relevant evidence that brings together all existing primary studies for review. The pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19) caused the cessation of many activities throughout the world. This pandemic period has a significant negative impact both in the fields of education, economy, and health. In addition to the increasing number of suspects and deaths caused by covid-19, mental health also occupies an important role as an influence caused by the pandemic. The productive times of the millennial generation must be faced with the pandemic as the biggest challenge. Moreover, as many as 27% of millennials are negatively affected by mental health due to COVID-19. Some of these disorders include fear of contracting it, stress due to work, anxiety, fear, and depression to face the future.
Accounting Treatment Evaluation of Fixed Assets under PSAP No.7 at Ministry of Food Crops and Horticulture
Authors: Adinegara Galih Ramadhan , Tjandrakirana Rina , Meirawati Eka
Published: May 2023

Fixed Assets has an important role to maximize the role of recording of recognition of fixed assets arising from transactions financed by the Regional Government. Under these circumstances decision-makers will urgently need information tools regarding fixed assets. This study aims to analyze the accounting treatment of fixed assets according to Financial Statements of Public Number 7 in the Department of Agriculture of Food Crops and Horticulture of South Sumatra Province. From the results of research the authors can conclude that the Department of Agriculture Food Crops and Horticulture of South Sumatra Province in carrying out its accounting activities whether already guided by Financial Statements of Public Number 7 About Fixed Assets.
The Influence of BPJS Health Services Quality on Patient Satisfaction at Ciseeng Public Medical Centre
Authors: Dewi Ade Anjalita Santi , Ernawati Ernawati
Published: May 2023

Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) is a legal institution established with the aim of managing health insurance plans and Indonesia is a country that has developed social security programs to help people in meeting their health needs. As the organizer of National Health Insurance (JKN), hospitals and Public Health Centre play a role to help a health service to the people of Indonesia. There are various indications to assess satisfaction to determine the quality or quantity of services consisting of Reliability, Assurance, Tangibility, Empathy and Responsiveness (RATER). The standard of service quality can be seen from the level of satisfaction that arises from a patient's feelings, if the level of patient satisfaction to a medical service is thus higher also the standard value of quality hospital or Public Health Centre services. Therefore, the researchers aim to assess the impact of BPJS health service quality on the level of patient satisfaction specifically at BLUD Public Health Centre Ciseeng, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, in 2021. The design of this study is cross-sectional. With analysis using The Exact Fisher test. The results of this study obtained the number of respondents who are satisfied with reability factors is as much as 83 (89.2%), assurance is as much as 83 (89.2%), tangible factors is as much as  85 (91.4%),  empathy is as much as  84 (90.3%), and responsiveness is as much as  81 (87.1%). Statistical test results obtained a value of p = 0.000, which means there is a meaningful relationship between the quality of good service and satisfaction in the service obtained by patients. The advice for Public Health Centre is to continuously improve the quality of services in various dimensions to ensure satisfaction in BPJS recipient patients.
The Effect of Employee Engagement on Employee Performance in Ghana's MSMEs Sector During Covid-19: The Moderating Role of Job Resources
Authors: Nkansah Daniel , Gyimah Raymond , Kwasi Annan James , Agyemfour-Agyemang Sarpong Daniel
Published: May 2023

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the globe have been the major victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has plunged the business world into a serious crisis. However, Employee Engagement (EE) has been labeled as an essential nutrient that organizations need in order to survive in these turbulent times. This study was to examine the effect of EE on Employee Performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this relationship is moderated by job demands. The study used a sample size of 395 respondents who were chosen from a variety of MSMEs via a convenience sampling method. The study used a survey questionnaire approach as the main method for collecting primary data. The result of the correlation analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between EE and employee performance. It was revealed that job resources moderated the relationship between EE and employee performance. Finally, the result showed that job resources had a significant effect on EE. Thus, it can be concluded that, in the face of COVID-19, EE is a significant predictor of the performance of employees in the MSMEs sector.
EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TEACHERS' ABILITY TO DEVELOP ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS THROUGH IN-HOUSE TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Authors: Taopik Taopik
Published: May 2023

School development aims to achieve 8 National Education Standards (SNP) Government Regulation (PP) RI No. 32 of 2013 concerning changes to PP No. 19 of 2005 concerning National Education Standards. The achievement of 8 SNPs, specifically for Assessment Standards, is carried out by conducting In House Training (IHT) activities. The purpose of this study is to improve the achievement of 8 (eight) National Education Standards, Provide excellent and optimal services to students and parents and the community. The methods used for initial data collection before IHT and after are: Document mining using the teacher data checklist method that collects education assessment programs before IHT, Interviews, Tests, Postes, Document mining using the teacher data checklist method that collects education assessment programs after IHT. The result was a significant difference from the pretest result of 46.67 and the posttest result of 72.29. Based on the existing results, it can be concluded that the increasing ability of teachers in compiling educational assessment programs, preliminary data before IHT was obtained 6 people did not compile educational assessment programs, 42 people compiled education assessment programs but were incomplete and no one compiled a complete education assessment program. After the implementation of IHT, data were obtained: there were no teachers who did not compile an educational assessment program, 2 people compiled an incomplete but then improved and 46 people compiled a complete education assessment program.
The Role of SIMAK-BMN Literacy on the Effect of Management Application of State, Human Resource Competence, and Organizational Commitment to the Quality of Financial Reports
Authors: Sukmawati Melia Dian , Suratno Suratno , Widarto Widarto
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study aims to determine what factors can affect the quality of financial reports at the Universitas Terbuka. A survey approach was carried out to obtain data from 17 Central Units and 39 Regional Units at the Universitas Terbuka. 102 data were obtained through purposive sampling. Methods of data analysis using simple linear regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results of the study partially prove that BMN needs planning, BMN administration, HR competency and organizational commitment have a positive effect on the quality of financial reports and SIMAK BMN literacy moderates the influence between BMN needs planning, BMN administration, HR competence and organizational commitment on the quality of financial reports.
Korrekciós tréning a Magyar Táncművészeti Egyetem klasszikus balett szakirányának első évfolyamaiban
Authors: Bogáti Fanni , Benedek Judit , Szitt Melinda
Published: May 2023

A Magyar Táncművészeti Egyetem művészképzésére újonnan bekerülő klasszikus balett évfolyamok növendékeit tanév kezdetén felméri a Bárányfelhő Fejlesztő és Terápiás Központ.  A gyerekek, egy mozgás- és idegrendszeri fejlettséget felmérő vizsgálat után az órarendbe beépítve speciális képességfejlesztő órát kaphatnak. 2020 szeptemberében a 33 felmért gyermeknél leggyakrabban a keresztmozgások és az alsó és felső végtag függetlenítés és összerendezés területén találtak eltérést. Az évfolyamok balettmesterei a felmérés utáni hetedik hónapban fejlődésről számoltak be a vizsgált mintánál a koncentráció, koordináció, egyensúly, figyelem terén, a végtagok elkülönítésében, térérzékelésben. A fejlesztés komplex hatással is bír: ahogy a tanulók koordinációs képessége javul, több sikerélményük lesz, önbizalmuk nő. A Magyar Táncművészeti Egyetemen zajló specifikus fejlesztés hiánypótló és egyedi a professzionális táncművészképző iskolák tekintetében.
A Bécsi Keringő recepció- és társadalomtörténeti kontextusa Bécsben és Budapesten
Authors: Ujvári Hedvig
Published: May 2023

A Magyar Királyi Operaházban 1886 végéig csupán egy valódi balettpremier volt:a Bécsi keringőt 1885. május 16-án tűzték műsorra. A császárvárosban sikerrel játszott darab néhány hónap múlva Pesten is nagy tetszést aratott. A balett alkotói nem törekedtek klasszikus cselekményszövésre: a műben az egyes képek a keringő fejlődéstörténetének főbb állomásait úgy mutatják be, hogy az egész darabot csupán egy laza dramaturgiai szál fűzi össze, zenéje pedig egy keringőegyveleg. A darab a korabelifogadtatás szerint nagy tetszésnek örvendett, a táncmű évtizedekig a repertoár részét képezte. A tanulmány egyrészt az eltáncolt történelemnek a bemutatására vállalkozik, elsősorban a darab bécsi, kisebb részt budapesti recepciója révén, valamint érinti műkedvelő arisztokraták kolozsvári jótékonysági bemutatóját is; másfelől rámutat arra, hogy a Bécsi keringő város- és társadalomtörténeti kontextusban is értelmezhető.
THE EFFECT OF 12-WEEK DIFFERENT TRAINING METHODS APPLIED TO BADMINTON ATHLETES ON SOME BASIC MOTORIC PROPERTIES
Authors: Albayati Moatasem Azeez Khalid , Kaya Yalçın
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to examine the effects of 12-week plyometric, elastic resistance and core strength training applied to badminton athletes on some basic motoric properties. For this purpose, 21 badminton players participated equally and randomly in plyometric (PG), elastic resistance elastic (EG) and core strength (CG) training groups. Each training group participated in the experimental training practice as well as badminton training three days a week for 12 weeks. One day before and after the 12-week period, vertical jump, agility, throwing a weighted ball, sit and lie down, hand grip, push-ups, back strength, standing long jump, 10m-50m speed, reaction tests as motoric features; with the clear, drop and smash tests as badminton basic technical skills were measured. The obtained data were analyzed with paired samples t-test for within-group analysis, one-way ANOVA and LSD post-hoc test for between-group analysis. Values were presented as mean, and standard deviation, and were analyzed at a significance level of 0.05. According to the data obtained in the study, there was a significant difference in favor of the posttests in the results of the vertical jump, agility t-test, hand grip strength test, standing long jump test and badminton drop technique test among the pre-post tests in the PG group (p<0.05); in the CG group, there was a significant difference in the results of the push-up test, back strength test, badminton clear technique test and badminton drop technique test in favor of the posttests (p<0.05); in the EG group, there was a significant difference in favor of the posttests in the results of the vertical jump, sit-reach flexibility test, push-up test, badminton clear technique test and badminton drop technique test (p<0.05). Among the groups, between the PG group and the EG and CG groups, in favor of the PG group; it was determined that there was a significant difference in back strength between the CG group and the EG and PG groups in favor of the CG group (p<0.05). As a result, plyometric training has positive effects on lower extremity strength and explosive power properties, core training has positive effects on trunk strength and elastic resistance band training has positive effects on both lower and upper extremity strength and explosive power properties; it can be said that these exercises applied at the same time can positively affect the basic techniques of badminton.
 

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EFL STUDENT’S PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES ON TRANSLATION LEARNING STRATEGIES AT SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES, CAN THO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Ngoc Bui Nhu , Dan Thai Cong
Published: May 2023

Learning strategies play a significant role in the learning process, particularly translation learning. Understanding the impact of these strategies on students' translation learning is essential, therefore, to make translation learning strategies more useful in the lesson. The study focused on six (6) translation-focused learning strategies, including (1) memory strategies, (2) cognitive strategies, (3) metacognitive strategies, (4) compensatory strategies, (5) emotional strategies, and (6) social strategies. The author designed a questionnaire of one hundred and thirty-two items to explore students' perceptions of translation learning strategies while studying translation. At the same time, the author interviewed students to confirm the students' frequency of practicing translation learning strategies. The study sample included 90 EFL students (English as a foreign language) from three majors, including High-Quality English Language, English Language, and English Translating and Interpreting, who participated in translation courses in the curriculum in School of Foreign Languages (SFL), Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam. The results showed that students have a positive perception of translation learning strategies, and they use those strategies during translation learning to a significant extent. The results also revealed a high correlation between the impact of students' awareness and students' practice of translation learning strategies. The analysed cross-table shows that students are highly aware of translation learning strategies, directly proportional to student practice. To emphasize the importance of learning strategies in the process of learning to compile for students, besides contributing to helping teachers understand more about how students learn as well as students' perceptions, thereby developing their approach to translation, students' learning process more closely and effectively to enhance the use of student learning strategies in translation learning.
 

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Três chaves para apresentar os trabalhos ao Congresso PANLAR
Authors: Fajardo Estefanía
Published: May 2023

O presidente do Comitê Científico do PANLAR 2023, o Dr. Enrique Soriano, apresenta pontos importantes a serem levados em consideração para aceitar um artigo.
GROWTH ANALYSIS OF Cineraria maritima PLANTS IN GREEN FAÇADE SYSTEMS: NORTHEASTERN ROMANIA CLIMATE STUDY
Authors: COJOCARIU Mirela , CHELARIU Elena Liliana , CHIRUTA Ciprian
Published: May 2023

Green façades are gradually gaining popularity and may become a modern architectural solution for higher microclimate quality and better urban comfort in densely populated urban areas. This study aimed to monitor the behaviour of Cineraria maritima planted in green façade systems oriented towards four cardinal points in the specific climatic conditions of northeastern Romania in order to test its adaptability and growth in this system. Comparisons were made of its behaviour between the façades of the experimental structure, and between the façades of the experimental structure and the traditional ‘planted in soil’ variant (control variant). Cineraria maritima exhibited good adaptability to vertical cultivation, maintaining its aesthetic properties throughout the growing season. All specimens that overwintered on the façades successfully survived the cold season of 2021–2022 without requiring any cutting or protection measures.
Competency Development for Boosting Performance of Sales and Key Account Manager, A Case Study in PT Security Indonesia
Authors:   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, Elfarisa Novira , Bangun Madju Yuni Ros ,   School of Business Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

PT Security Indonesia, which has been operating for over 20 years with 9,000 employees in 121 cities, serves customers in various industries. The focus of PT Security Indonesia is to provide manned security that incorporates technology to deliver better services. Sales and Key Account Manager are the key to sustaining the business. Sales are responsible for acquiring new customers, while the Key Account Manager retains existing customers, ensures their satisfaction, and delivers products and services that meet their needs. Based on the financial performance of PT Security Indonesia during 2020 and 2021, it appears that the company is not performing well. It is measured by the company’s total revenue and gross margin. Both actual and budget figures were compared, and it was found that the company did not meet its revenue targets and gross margins were lower than expected. This research conducted what are the competency needed for Sales and Key Account Manager to improve performance of PT Security Indonesia. And how PT Security Indonesia can improve level of competency of Sales and Key Account Manager. Competency is an underlying characteristic of a person that has a causal relationship to successful and/or outstanding performance in a role or circumstance. (Spencer & Spencer, 1993). Competencies are set of Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude of the persons carrying out the work. (Busch, 2012). In this research, the level of competency needed are measure by quantitative method. The result of this research will become a recommendation that can be implemented by PT Security Indonesia in the future.
The Influence of Labor Force Participation Rate, Total Population and Minimum Wage on Unemployment in West Nusa Tenggara Province in 2017-2021
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram., Widiantari Ida Ayu Agung , Sahri H. ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram., Suriadi Irwan ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram.
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the partial or simultaneous effect of Labor Force Participation Rates, Total Population and District/City Minimum Wage on Unemployment in West Nusa Tenggara Province 2017-2021. This research uses a quantitative approach and associative method. Data collection was carried out using the documentation method, literature study and then analyzed by panel data regression analysis with the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) approach using Eviews 10 software. The results of this study indicate that the Labor Force Participation Rate has no significant and positive effect on unemployment. The total population has no significant and negative effect on unemployment while the minimum wage has a significant and positive effect on unemployment.
Bactérias diazotróficas no crescimento inicial de eucalipto
Authors:   , Afonso Ranyer Lucas Campos
Published: May 2023

Diversos estudos demonstram a existência de bactérias e actinobactérias atuando endofiticamente na rizosfera e/ou próximo da rizosfera do eucalipto. Porém, ainda não é comprovado se o potencial de fixação biológica de nitrogênio (FBN) desses microrganismos é eficiente em disponibilizar N e influenciar no desenvolvimento do eucalipto. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficiência de bactérias e actinobactérias diazotróficas isoladas a partir de plantios de eucalipto no fornecimento de N para a planta. Para isso, instalamos um experimento em casa de vegetação com 13 inoculantes (Bactérias (Bac.) 43, 27, 64, 77, 76, 50, 15, 69, 48, 74 e Actnobactérias (Act.) 09, 23 e 57), além de um controle sem inoculação e sem adubação nitrogenada (Sem inoc – N) e outro sem inoculação e com adubação nitrogenada (Sem inoc + N). Foi utilizado um delineamento em blocos casualizados com quatro repetições. Na planta foram avaliadas a massa de matéria seca da planta (MMSP), N na planta (N planta), Delta N (Conteúdo de N na planta com inoculação - N (N planta CI ) – Conteúdo de N na planta sem inoculação - N (Nplanta SI )), superfície foliar (SF), taxa crescimento do diâmetro do caule (TCDC) e a taxa de crescimento da altura da planta (TCA). No solo foram avaliados o C da biomassa microbiana (C-BM), N da biomassa microbiana (N-BM), C/N da biomassa microbiana (C/N-BM), C orgânico total (COT), N total (NT), C lábil (CL) e N lábil (NL). Após 120 dias de cultivo e 90 dias após a primeira inoculação dos solos, o solo no qual foi inoculado a Bac. 23 proporcionou maior taxa de crescimento em diâmetro do caule do eucalipto (TCDC) em relação às plantas cultivadas em solo sem adubação nitrogenada e sem inoculação. Porém, a superfície foliar (SF), o conteúdo de nitrogênio na planta e a massa de matéria seca de plantas (MMSP) não foram influenciados pelas inoculações. Os dados encontrados para a SF, MMSP e para o conteúdo de N na planta são suficientes para comprovar a baixa eficiência das bactérias e actinobactérias no desenvolvimento do eucalipto nas condições do nosso estudo. De maneira geral, podemos concluir que nas condições do nosso estudo as bactérias e actinobactérias avaliadas não foram eficientes em relação à FBN e pouco interferiram no desenvolvimento do eucalipto. Palavras-chave: Fixação biológica de nitrogênio. Bactérias. Actinobactérias.
Entrepreneurial Financial Analysis of Dangote Cement: Current Performance and Future Projections
Authors:   Garden City Premier Business School, Plot 13 Herbert Macauley Street Old GRA, Port Harcourt Nigeria, Charles Silva Opuala- , Boma-Orawari Lolo Edna ,   Garden City Premier Business School, Plot 13 Herbert Macauley Street Old GRA, Port Harcourt Nigeria, L Udom Mina Elsie ,   Garden City Premier Business School, Plot 13 Herbert Macauley Street Old GRA, Port Harcourt Nigeria, Ozoemena Nwaguru Peter ,   Garden City Premier Business School, Plot 13 Herbert Macauley Street Old GRA, Port Harcourt Nigeria, I Boma-Orawari Increase ,   Garden City Premier Business School, Plot 13 Herbert Macauley Street Old GRA, Port Harcourt Nigeria
Published: May 2023

Dangote Cement Company is the leading cement manufacturing company in sub-Sahara Africa with a combined production capacity of 51.6MTA from its factories in ten countries of Africa. In 2000, the company made a strategic and ambitious decision to transit into a fully-fledged integrated manufacturing operation through the acquisition of Benue Cement Company and Obajana Cement in Kogi State. This was in response to bridge the infrastructure deficits in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, which necessitated increased demand for cement for construction and other infrastructural activities. Dangcem has leveraged on the economies of scale to offer quality products at competitive prices, dominating the market share of the product in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa which stood at 60.3% as at FY 2021. The company has achieved 13% in growth and 18% in revenue. The financial performance of Dangote Cement for the period under review confirms a strong and resilient performance based on superior performance and transparency as a publicly quoted company. This was achieved by optimizing existing assets and lowering cost to bring about increased output. The strategic implementation of these factors has positively impacted the financial performance of the company. This paper also made far reaching valuation and financial projections based on the historical data of the previous 5 years. Dangcem Group Revenue increased by 9.1% while administrative and selling cost rose by 22%. All these figures prove that the company is still at growth stage in her business cycle, and the various indices of growth and sustainability are in good stead
AN EVALUATION OF CORRELATION BETWEEN THE GONIAL ANGLE AND FREEWAY SPACE IN DENTATE INDIVIDUALS
Authors: Panchal Mohini , Mathur Somil , Trivedi Akanksha , Ingale Sweta
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the present study is to establish a correlation between gonial angle and freeway space using lateral profile photographs in dentulous individuals. The study includes a total of 150 participants within the age range of 20 – 30 years, of which one twenty-five were females and twenty-five were males. No restrictions were imposed with regard to the presence of malocclusion. The participants were informed about the study through participant information sheet and signed consent was obtained. The  study showed a mild negative correlation between Freeway space and gonial angle, indicating that when gonial angle increases freeway space decreases in both class I and  class II participants. The study also showed that the freeway space was found to be more in Angle’s class II dentate participantsThe study concludes that there was a statistically significant difference between freeway space between Angle’s Class I and Class II malocclusion. The freeway space in individuals with Angle’s class II malocclusion was greater as compared to that with Angle’s class I malocclusion. The gonial angle was observed to be more acute in participants with Angle’s class II malocclusion as compared to that in participants with Angle’s class 1 malocclusion. Lateral profile photographs can be used as a tool to predict freeway space in patients with Angle’s class I malocclusion.
E-GOVERNANCE: MOVING TOWARDS DIGITAL GOVERNANCE
Authors: Singh Aman
Published: May 2023

Information communication and technology (ICT) has revolutionized the daily lives of citizens across the globe. The invention of technology like artificial intelligence, web 1.o to 5.0, chat bots, cloud technology, Internet of things, have changed the governance in public and private sector. Governments across the globe are adopting the e-governance approach to run the daily affairs of the country. The use of information communication technology has facilitated efficient delivery of public services. Digitization of public services has helped in establishing the trust towards the government. Improving the public administration and governance has become the topmost priority for the socio-economic development of the country. Internet has changed the traditional way of business working. The communication between the government, citizens and business is transformed with the use of ICT tools. E-governance is a step towards making the administration citizen-centric and revamping the delivery of public services. E-governance in financial sector helps in bringing economic prosperity by curbing the practice of giving bribe and remove corruption. E-governance has significantly impacted the communication between the citizens and administration.
This paper explores the concept, meaning, challenges of e-governance. The article points out the importance of e-governance and suggests various steps to make e-governance successful. Qualitative research method is followed in writing this article.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SHATKARMA ACORDING TO GHERANDA SAMHITA AND HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA
Authors: Gaglani Niharika , Dave Nehal
Published: May 2023

Mental stress, unhealthy life style choices, excessive eating and poor physical activity leads to many Decease. while yoga is the holistic Approach to purify the body as well as mind. hath yoga is also known as science of purification. according to Hatha Yoga Pradipika.4 ha and Tha is mixture of two Bija mantra.4 it has been written in hatha yoga that ha indicate Prana ,The vital forces and Tha indicate mind, the Meantal energy.so hatha yoga means the union of the Pranic and mental Forces.4 saga Greranda has Visulized yoga in form of energy though which life is shortcomings can be eradicated because through its force the whole Personality ,the body ,mind ,intellect, thoughts ,emotions and behaviour ,can be brought under control, Modrate and balanced possibly there no other science in the world which works for the development of the body, mind and consciousness in such integrated manner. among the various components yoga used the most popular are Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama etc.
The Quality of Kiserian Slaughterhouses’ Effluent and Its Implication on Kiserian Dam Water in Kajiado County, Kenya
Authors: Ngare Leah , Kitur Esther
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Wastewater from abattoirs, municipal, agricultural and industrial effluents is a major source of environmental pollution as they consume large amounts of fresh water for meat processing and hygienic purposes. The main objective of the study was to assess the quality of the effluent from Keekonyokie and Kiserian slaughterhouses and its effect on the quality of water in Kiserian dam.

Methodology: The parameters measured were pH, total suspended solids, total nitrogen, total phosphorous, dissolved oxygen and fecal coliforms (E. coli). Samples were collected from 4 sampling sites three times a week for three months. SPSS (ANOVA) for their significant differences. One-sample t-test used to compare the parameter means with NEMA 2006 standards. Pearson Correlation used for correlation among the parameters.

Findings: The mean fecal coliforms 2215.206 mg/l, Phosphorous 47.379 mg/l, Nitrates 36.71 mg/l, TSS 387.57 mg/l which were above the standards of NEMA 2006 of nil, 2, 2 and 30 mg/l respectively while DO was 8.58 mg/l and pH 6.86-7.0 both of which were below the NEMA 2006 standards of 30 mg/l and 6.5-8.5. The results of all parameters were significantly different among the sites (p=0.00). There was significant difference between the parameters and the NEMA 2006. ANOVA results on parameters showed the all coliforms increased with increase in rainfall with the highest levels in September with a mean 18662.7 mg/l and in July with the lowest of 12962.5 mg/l.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study can be used by slaughterhouses developers and management on slaughterhouse wastewater treatment. To be used by slaughterhouses licensing authorities on SWW requirements before licensing. To be used by Public Health Department for disease surveillances and Water Regulatory Management Authority on domestic water treatment.
Post Covid Resilience and Recovery Strategy for Tourism in Developing Countries: Tourism and Hospitality Innovations during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Florence W. Dr. Njau
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The tourism industry is one of the most dynamic in the world over due to the fact that customers’ needs and demands are always changing.  Furthermore, the environment in which the sector operates in is also changing so fast in terms of technological advancement and effects of climate change.  This therefore calls for shift in the delivery of service and development of innovating ways in the Tourism and hospitality sector for its survival and growth. The study focused on the flexibility of the hotels to adapt to changes in the environment, its resilience in coping with the Covid-19 pandemic and the new innovations and creativity that helped the industry bounce back post Covid-19.   The main objective was to examine the challenges that the tourism industry experienced during the Covid-19 period and establish the new innovations and business models adopted by 4- and 5-Star hotels in the tourism and hospitality industry in Kenya enabled the establishments to navigate through the challenges to resume hotel operations. 

Methodology: The study was undertaken through online surveys in eighty-eight 4- and 5-Star hotels in Kenya with the respondents being hotel managers. Data was collected using a quantitative approach and adopted a cross-sectional research design. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.  

Findings: The findings revealed enhanced use of technological and digital innovations in operational areas that comprised contactless reservation and check-in systems, new products and packaging, new ways and means of retailing/delivering the products and services to the customers without physical contact, cashless payment solutions, revised standard operating procedures in housekeeping and food and beverage service, safety, security and hygiene protocols and food production and dispensing. In addition, new opportunities for new markets were created and products diversified. The innovations have also created an avenue for tourism and hospitality trainers to review and realign curricula and mode of service to be in tandem with the changes in the socio-economic environment.

Recommendations: The study adds to the growing body of literature on new innovative ways used in the hospitality and tourism sector by leveraging on technology in the digital era. The findings of the study can be applied in the hotels in Kenya and beyond. It also recommends the development of a policy framework for collaboration and partnership for the region to facilitate and enhance tourism within East Africa and the Africa.
CEOs’ Optimism in Cost Behavior Asymmetry: A Content Analysis
Authors: KRISNADEWI KOMANG AYU , AGUSTIA DIAN , SOEWARNO NOORLAILIE
Published: May 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of CEOs’ optimism on the asymmetry of cost behavior, namely cost stickiness (CS). A sticky condition occurs when the increase costs due to the increase in sales is greater than the decrease in costs during the decrease in sales. This study measures CEOs’ optimism by conducting content analysis using the DICTION application. The results of this study indicate that the level of optimism increases CS. These results contribute to behavioral sciences in management accounting, especially in relation to the role of the upper echelon in corporate strategic decisionmaking. The results of this study have implications for the appraisal of management performance, when looking at the fact that there is sticky-cost behavior. This sticky behavior is thought to be intended to restore the situation to an advantageous position. The previous literature states that this asymmetry occurs due to deliberate decision-making by decision-makers. Unlike previous research, this study uses the upper echelon approach, with the individual CEOs as proxy. The upper echelon theory states that the characteristics of the leadership will affect a company's strategy, so they have an impact on company performance, including decision-making regarding resource-capacity management.
Survey on Betanodavirus in Wild Fish Species in the Turkish Coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea and Molecular Characterization: detecting different genotypes from different fish in different locations
Authors: Kaplan M. , Pekmez K. , Çağırgan A.A. , Tekelioğlu B.K. , Oğuz U. , Kafa B. , Arslan F. , Kalaycı G.
Published: May 2023

Viral nervous necrosis is a viral disease caused by betanodavirus causing deaths and epidemics in wild or farmed sea fish, especially in juveniles. Betanodavirus has been detected in farmed European seabass and gilthead seabream in Turkey. However, there are no studies on the presence of betanodavirus in wildlife along the Turkish Mediterranean coast. This study aimed to investigate the presence of betanodavirus in wild fish along the Turkish coast of the Mediterranean and to characterize isolates using molecular tools. Hence, 400 fish belonging to 27 different wild species were caught and tested using real-time RT‒PCR. The betanodavirus genome was detected in red mullets (25/50) and garfish (2/4) and identified as RGNNV and RGNNV/SJNNV genotype, respectively according to partial genome sequencing of the RNA1 and RNA2 segments. Phylogenetic analysis showed that isolated viruses were similar to isolates collected from other parts of the Mediterranean Sea and China, India, and Japan. The results of the studies show that different genotypes are circulating in the studied region in different species. These findings indicates that more research on wildlife, both around the farm and in other regions, are needed to prevent spreading of the virus to aquaculture facilities.
Performance of a Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor for Mitigating Corrosion Under Insulation
Authors: Hou Yang , Iannuzzi Mariano , Rajagopal Mike , Pojtanabuntoeng Thunyaluk
Published: May 2023

This study evaluated the efficacy of a commercial volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) in mitigating the corrosion of carbon steel insulated with mineral wool insulation, especially as a retrofitted solution to corrosion under insulation (CUI) management. When VCI was added in dry insulation before the test solution was introduced, the severity of CUI was reduced after 14 d of exposure. However, when the exposure time was extended to 90 d, no significant mitigation effect was observed. Furthermore, VCI was ineffective when added to precorroded insulated systems, indicating that it could not be used as a retrofitted solution to alleviate CUI problems. A separate set of tests with bare steel samples exposed to 10 mL VCI in closed jars showed that VCI was adsorbed on the corrosion products but could not effectively impede the propagation of localized corrosion. The possible influences of insulation jacketing, insulation properties, VCI dosages, and dosing methods were also discussed, suggesting the need for further investigations.
Educação lúdica: jogos didáticos na mediação do conhecimento
Authors: Costa Elisa Augusta Lopes
Published: May 2023

O artigo em tela é fruto das atividades realizadas no âmbito do projeto de extensão Educação Lúdica: jogos didáticos na educação básica, cujo objetivo é fornecer a alunos da Faculdade de Letras Dalcídio Jurandir (UFPA/Altamira) e professores da rede de educação básica subsídios para a utilização de jogos didáticos tanto em aulas de língua portuguesa como de outras disciplinas. A fundamentação teórica inclui autores como Comenius (2001), Brougère (1998), Santos (2001), Lauand (2003) e Almeida (2013). A metodologia consiste na realização de um curso que abrange aspectos teóricos da educação lúdica, conhecimento de variados tipos de jogos didáticos por meio de experiência prática, elaboração de réplicas dos jogos apresentados e criação de novos jogos. A partir de um roteiro contendo os requisitos necessários para o desenvolvimento de um jogo didático, os cursistas escolheram um tópico como objetivo de ensino, selecionaram os materiais e confeccionaram seus próprios jogos. Para finalizar, houve uma roda de conversa para reflexão a respeito das experiências vivenciadas no período do curso. As reações positivas dos participantes apontam para a relevância da iniciativa no sentido de fornecer aos professores subsídios para a utilização de jogos didáticos em sua prática docente. Dentre os diversos jogos trabalhados no curso, apresenta-se aqui o jogo Morfominó, elaborado para atividades relacionadas ao estudo dos sufixos indicadores de grau aumentativo e diminutivo na língua portuguesa.
Jogo de homófonas: jogo digital para aulas de língua portuguesa
Authors: Alves Bruna Carolina , Araújo Thayza Farias de Queiroz , Vasconcelos Silvia Inês Coneglian Carrilho de
Published: May 2023

O artigo apresenta um jogo digital utilizado como apoio pedagógico às atividades em sala de aula que abordam o uso de palavras homófonas na escrita de alunos em turmas de 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental II de uma escola do estado de Santa Catarina. A base teórica foi centrada nas contribuições de Kishimoto (1996) e Pilati (2017, 2020) acerca do trabalho com jogos pedagógicos. Este artigo visa contribuir  para o exercício de análise e reflexão linguística em que os alunos brincam e ao mesmo tempo trabalham com hipóteses sobre a escrita. A produção do jogo foi realizada na plataforma WordWall e ele pode ser acessado pelo celular ou computador.  Os resultados de uma testagem prévia do jogo indicam sua plausibilidade e ele deverá ter sua efetividade observada na continuidade de sua aplicação em termos de resultados, com a superação das dificuldades iniciais.
Proposta pedagógica e jogo para a aprendizagem da escrita do R final em formas verbais
Authors: Winter Janice Strunck , Casarin Priscila Martelli , Paza Carla Regina Martins
Published: May 2023

A proposta deste artigo foi criada a partir da constatação da ocorrência frequente do apagamento do R final na terminação das formas verbais de primeira e de terceira pessoa do futuro do subjuntivo e do infinitivo pessoal na escrita dos alunos das séries finais do Ensino Fundamental. Em vista disso, elaborou-se primeiramente uma proposta didática com atividades e, em seguida, um jogo pedagógico digital sobre esse fenômeno. Essa proposta visa contribuir para diferenciar os usos dos verbos nas modalidades oral e escrita e para promover a reflexão e a compreensão das circunstâncias de escrita em que se deve ou não marcar o /R/ no final das formas verbais. A testagem da aplicabilidade da proposta está sendo realizada em turmas das séries finais do Ensino Fundamental e tem apresentado resultados animadores. Espera-se que ela venha contribuir para que os alunos superem as dificuldades na escrita desses verbos.
Piratas, anamitas e traficâncias: um estudo sobre o engajamento de trabalhadores na Macau oitocentista
Authors: Gonçalves Paulo Cesar
Published: May 2023

No terceiro quartel do século XIX, Macau, enclave português em território chinês, constituiu-se em importante porto de saída de trabalhadores sob contrato. Documentos oficiais testemunham a preocupação da metrópole portuguesa com o crescente fluxo de chineses, os tipos de contrato, o recrutamento, as condições de transporte e dos barracões onde aguardavam o embarque, além da repercussão externa envolvendo ingleses, franceses e chineses. Este artigo estuda a emigração forçada de um grupo de anamitas raptados no mar por piratas chineses e depois vendidos como emigrantes aos agentes de emigração em Macau. Um estudo de caso revelador de algumas das minúcias da rede de negócios capilarizada com objetivo de recrutar indivíduos e transformá-los em trabalhadores sob contrato para suprir a demanda mundial por mão de obra barata e disciplinada.