bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Széchenyi István: a „tervező”
Authors: Hajdú Zoltán
Published: December 2023

Széchenyi István (1791–1860) a magyar reform és modernizációs időszak európai ismeretekkel és kitekintéssel bíró személyisége, a magyar reformkor és nemzeti építkezés kezdetének meghatározó alakja volt. Személyes tapasztalatok alapján döbbent rá Magyarország szinte mindenre kiterjedő elmaradottságára. Tevékenységében megjelent a nyugaton látott struktúrák, intézmények meghonosításának célja. 1825-ben a pozsonyi országgyűlés alsótábláján (melynek nem volt tagja) kezdeményezte a Magyar Tudós Társaság (később MTA) létrehozását, anyagi alapjainak megteremtését. 1830-tól sorban írta könyveit, melyekben az ország társadalmi, gazdasági, piaci, kulturális modernizációját sürgette. Állami hivatalnokként a legtöbbet az ország közlekedéshálózati koncepciójának kidolgozásával, az Al-Duna és a Tisza-völgy szabályozásával tett a modernizációért.
A területi tervezés elmélete és gyakorlata Faragó munkásságában
Authors: Finta István , Pálné Kovács Ilona , Brucker Balázs , Pénzár Árpád , Pámer Zoltán , Póla Péter
Published: December 2023

A területi kormányzás, a területfejlesztés, a közigazgatás előre kiszámítható, hatékony működtetésében kiemelt szerepet játszik a tervezés. A tervezés mind tudományos, mind gyakorlati oldalról számos szempontból vizsgálható. A regionális tudomány művelői közül nem mindenki vállalkozott arra, hogy a tervezés sokszínűségét egyszerre elemezze a kor tudományos eszköztárának és kutatási eredményeinek széleskörű felhasználása mellett. Faragó László – az MTA RKK, majd a KRTK kutatója – ezen szakemberek közé tartozott. A tanulmány Faragó László munkássága alapján számba veszi a tervezés azon aspektusait, amelyek ma is különösen fontosak mind a tudományos megközelítések, mind a gyakorlati tervezési munka során.
PERCEPÇÃO DE PSICÓLOGOS ACERCA DO MODELO DENVER DE INTERVENÇÃO PRECOCE PARA O TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA
Authors: SANTOS João Victor Nascimento dos , COSTA Vagner José , FARIA Paula Maria Ferreira
Published: December 2023

Introdução: O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é um transtorno do neurodesenvolvimento com características de déficits persistentes em comunicação social e interação, juntamente com comportamentos restritos e repetitivos. O Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) ou Modelo Denver de Intervenção Precoce é um método de intervenção que identifica e trabalha déficits em crianças que apresentam risco de desenvolver autismo, reduzindo os sintomas e comportamentos disruptivos. Objetivo: O objetivo geral desta pesquisa foi analisar a percepção de psicólogos sobre o Modelo Denver de Intervenção Precoce no TEA. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de cunho qualitativo exploratório com enfoque interpretativista, com a utilização de uma entrevista semiestruturada. Participaram desta pesquisa quatro psicólogas com experiência no ESDM. Os dados foram analisados de acordo com a Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: Os dados apontaram a eficácia do Modelo Denver, indicando também desafios e limitações da intervenção, tais como a dificuldade na mensuração dos objetivos terapêuticos, restrições relacionadas ao número de horas de intervenção, falta de adaptação à cultura local, custos elevados para a certificação do terapeuta e lentidão no processo de capacitação. Conclusão: O estudo oferece uma base sólida para futuras pesquisas e contribui para uma compreensão mais completa do ESDM no contexto brasileiro, indicando possíveis direções para o desenvolvimento e aprimoramento desse modelo terapêutico.
Una mirada atrás
Authors: Posada Chapado Rosa María
Published: December 2023

Reflexión de D.ª Rosa María Posada Chapado, sobre la II Legislatura de la Asamblea de Madrid, período comprendido entre los años 1987 a 1991. Cuatro años, durante los cuales presidió la Asamblea, constituida en base a los resultados electorales de los comicios celebrados el 10 de junio de 1987, y que estuvo integrada por noventa y seis diputados, en correspondencia con nuestro censo de población de aquel año.
Unas notas sobre mi experiencia en la Asamblea de Madrid
Authors: Sabando Suárez Pedro
Published: December 2023

Reflexión de D. Pedro Sabando Suárez sobre su experiencia en la Asamblea de Madrid.
El régimen especial de Madrid: análisis del artículo 6 del Estatuto de Autonomía de la Comunidad de Madrid
Authors: Martín de Hijas Merino Mónica
Published: December 2023

Sumario: INTRODUCCIÓN.—I. EVOLUCIÓN HISTÓRICA.—1.1. Desde 1931 hasta la Constitución de 1978.—1.2. El artículo 5 de la Constitución de 1978.—1.3. Desde 1978 hasta la actualidad.—II. SOLUCIONES ADOPTADAS EN OTROS PAÍSES DE NUESTRO ENTORNO CULTURAL.—2.1. Francia.—2.2. Gran Bretaña.—2.3. Alemania.—2.4. Italia.—III. ANÁLISIS DE LA LEY PREVISTA EN EL ARTÍCULO 6 DEL ESTATUTO DE AUTONOMÍA DE LA COMUNIDAD DE MADRID.—3.1. Naturaleza de la Ley.—3.2. Procedimiento de elaboración.—3.3. Contenido.—3.4. Posición de la Ley prevista en el artículo 6 del Estatuto de Autonomía de la Comunidad de Madrid dentro del sistema de fuentes del ordenamiento jurídico español.—IV. LA «LEY DE GRANDES CIUDADES» Y LA «LEY DE CAPITALIDAD».
La Secretaría General de la Asamblea de Madrid (1990-1992)
Authors: Valero Jordana Gregorio
Published: December 2023

Reflexión sobre la Secretaría General de la Asamblea de Madrid (1990-1992).
La organización administrativa
Authors: Martí Sánchez Sylvia
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. ÓRGANOS ADMINISTRATIVOS.—II. ÓRGANOS SUPERIORES Y ÓRGANOS DIRECTIVOS.—III. ELEMENTOS ORGANIZATIVOS BÁSICOS.
Los Secretarios de Estado
Authors: Pascua Mateo Fabio
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. LOS SECRETARIOS DE ESTADO.—1.1. Aspectos formales.—1.2. Evolución histórica.—1.3. Estatuto personal.—1.4. Posición en la estructura del Ministerio.—1.5. Competencias.
Órganos colegiados
Authors: Pascua Mateo Fabio
Published: December 2023

Sumario: I. REQUISITOS PARA CONSTITUIR ÓRGANOS COLEGIADOS.—1.1. Introducción.—1.2. Evolución histórica de los órganos colegiados.—1.3. Los órganos colegiados en la Administración Pública actual.—1.4. Contenido del precepto.—II. CLASIFICACIÓN Y COMPOSICIÓN DE LOS ÓRGANOS COLEGIADOS.—2.1. Introducción.—2.2. Clasificación de los órganos colegiados del conjunto de las Administraciones Públicas.—2.3. Clasificación de los órganos colegiados de la Administración General del Estado.—III. CREACIÓN, MODIFICACIÓN Y SUPRESIÓN DE ÓRGANOS COLEGIADOS.—3.1. Introducción.—3.2. La creación de órganos colegiados en sentido estricto.—3.3. La creación de grupos o comisiones de trabajo.—3.4. Reglas comunes para la modificación y supresión de órganos colegiados.
Utilización de evidencia científica en planificación del cuidado por el profesional de enfermería: Revisión Sistemática
Authors: Castro Sandoval Johanna , Catalán Peña Lucía , Campos Maria Sylvia
Published: December 2023

Objective: To determine the use of the available scientific evidence among nursing professionals to plan the provision of care.Methods: A search was conducted in the following databases: ProQuest, PubMed, Science Direct, MEDLINE. Nine articles, published between 2011 and 2021 in English and Spanish, were selected for the analysis according to the PRISMA statement.Results: The search yielded a result of 356 articles, 9 of which met selection criteria. The included articles do not measure the level of utilization of Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) for care planning, however, facilitating factors and barriers to its implementation are described.Conclusion: The available evidence is not sufficient to determine the utilization of evidence by nursing professionals in the provision of care. Barriers to its utilization, of both personal and organizational nature are described. In order to ensure an adequate implementation of EBN, it is necessary to adopt effective strategies in clinical settings and multidisciplinary efforts need to be made to promote its utilization. It is necessary to conduct higher-quality studies to produce reliable data that demonstrate the role that knowledge, the level of research training and institutional support have on the utilization of EBN in the clinical practice.

Objetivo: Determinar la utilización de evidencia científica disponible por el profesional de enfermería para planificar los cuidados otorgados.Metodología: Búsqueda en bases de datos: Proquest, Pubmed, Science Direct, Medline. Se seleccionó nueve artículos para análisis, publicados entre los años 2011 y 2021 en idiomas inglés y español, ajustados a requerimientos PRISMA.Resultados: Se obtuvieron 356 investigaciones, de las cuales 9 cumplieron con criterios de selección. Los artículos incluidos no miden el nivel de utilización de la Enfermería Basada en Evidencia (EBE) para la planificación de los cuidados, sin embargo, se describen factores facilitadores y barreras para su implementación.Conclusión: La evidencia disponible no es suficiente para determinar la utilización de la evidencia en los cuidados otorgados por parte del profesional de enfermería. Se describen barreras de tipo personales y organizacionales para su utilización. Para lograr una adecuada implementación de la EBE es necesario contar con estrategias efectivas en los entornos clínicos y esfuerzos multidisciplinarios para su utilización. Es necesario la realización de estudios de mayor calidad, para generar datos confiables que evidencien cómo impacta el conocimiento, el nivel de formación en investigación y el apoyo institucional en la utilización de la EBE en la práctica clínica.
BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY: MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONTRIBUTION FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Authors: ALBERDI CELAYA ELISABETE , ALVAREZ GONZALEZ IRANTZU , EGUIA MARIA ISABEL , GOTI ELORDI AITOR , HERNANDEZ VAZQUEZ JESUS MARIA , OREGI XABAT , PEREZ ACEBO HERIBERTO , SANTAMARIA LEON AMAIA , URRUTIA NAGORE
Published: December 2023

The university, due to its work in the generation and dissemination of knowledge, is a very relevant part of the development of the SDGs. The Civil Engineering and Fundamentals of Architecture degrees play a key role in contributing to sustainability through the development of skills aimed at proper environmental management and administration of natural resources in accordance with them. This article shows the development and application of an initiative to increase the mastery of competences related to sustainability in different subjects of their study plan. The approach includes a framework with actions carried out both in regular subjects and in end-of-degree projects. Didactic activities have been designed using different methodologies and students have been involved in their learning process, bringing them closer to the real world from an environmental and sustainable perspective.
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Project-Based Learning, competence-based approach, university.
Design Of Heavy Equipment Rental System At Pt. Tiger Perkasa Sumatra Based Website
Authors: Muslim
Published: December 2023

PT. Tiger Perkasa Sumatra is a construction company located at Jalan Komplek Golden Land, Deli Serdang Regency. PT. Tiger Perkasa Sumatra, which is engaged in contractors and heavy equipment, currently still processes inventory data and makes inventory reports manually. Judging from the process of using manual processing of inventory data, there will often be problems, including: the stored data is often lost; it takes a long time to process and find the necessary inventory data; there is often duplication of data, making reports longer; the results are less accurate; and there are often errors in inputting data. The results of research on the existence of a heavy equipment rental system at PT. Tiger Perkasa Sumatra are based on a website that makes it easier for tenants of PT. Tiger Perkasa Sumatra to do digital rentals, and the system is built effectively and efficiently.
DÓ, RÉ, MI, FÁ SONS E SENTIDOS: A LEITURA MUSICAL E UMA ANÁLISE DA RELAÇÃO ENTRE LETRA/MÚSICA E ACORDES MAIORES E MENORES
Authors: de Oliveira Ranieri Júnior Barbosa , Leite Vlader Nobre , Florêncio Roberto Remígio
Published: December 2023

A leitura musical se mostra enquanto uma leitura de mundo e uma leitura sensorial, é através dela que conseguimos compreender a música, construir significados e nos expressar enquanto sujeitos. Desse modo, surgem interpretações da música, a partir da leitura musical, que possibilitam o sujeito sentir diversas sensações, como a tristeza, a alegria, a nostalgia, ânimo, concentração e muitas outras, a partir do uso de acordes maiores e menores nas músicas. Pretende-se, neste estudo, através da pesquisa bibliográfica, analisar e comparar como se forma a leitura musical, e como ela é impactada pelo uso de acordes maiores e acordes menores nas músicas. Constatou-se que o uso de acordes maiores e acordes menores está diretamente ligado aos sentimentos e emoções provocados ao ouvir uma canção. Dado isso, através da análise de três canções (“Creep”, “Ave Maria Sertaneja” e “Dois Rios”), conseguiu-se atestar que o uso desses acordes é crucial para trazer completitude e significado às músicas, provocando, no sujeito que as ouve, sensações e emoções, contribuindo na imersão musical.
FAIXAS REGULADORAS NO MERCADO DE ARTE: ANÁLISE DA REGULAÇÃO DO SETOR A PARTIR DE UMA TEORIA DA VISIBILIDADE
Authors: Pontes Ílina Cordeiro de Macedo
Published: December 2023

O presente trabalho tem como escopo avaliar a regulação do mercado de arte, a partir da teoria da visibilidade de Andrea Brighenti. Nesse sentido, buscou-se compreender de que maneira a visibilidade opera como regulação desse setor. Inicialmente, enveredouse pela compreensão do conceito de visibilidade, na tentativa de apreender sua relação com a incidência da regulação jurídica nos diversos meios sociais. Em seguida, o foco no mercado de arte permitiu compreendê-lo como um campo próprio, permeado por relações singulares econômicas e de visibilidade. Entretanto, após a conclusão de que não há normas suficientes e específicas voltadas a esse campo econômico, discutiu-se acerca da proliferação de uma nova faixa de visibilidade nesse setor, correspondente à emanação de normas autorreguladoras.
Pengaruh gaya belajar siswa terhadap prestasi belajar PPKn SD Negeri Tegalrejo 1 Yogyakarta
Authors: Rahmatang  , Pratomo Wachid , Nugroho Irfan Adi , Nartani C. Indah , Nofrida Eka Ridha
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the influence of student learning styles on PPKn learning achievement of SDN Tegalrejo 1 Yogyakarta.This type of research is quantitative, the place of research at SD N 1 Tegalrejo Yogyakarta. The population in this study was all grade V students totaling 52 students, with a sampling technique using saturated sampling, where all members of the population were used as research samples. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation, Data analysis techniques with prerequisite analysis (normality and linearity tests), and hypothesis tests. The results showed that there was a positive influence of learning style on PPKn learning achievement of grade V students of SD Negeri Tegalrejo 1 Yogyakarta. Evidenced by the significant value of the learning style variable 0.000 smaller than probability 0.05 and t-test count r 0.563 > r table 0.268.
Konsep ilmu, teknologi, dan masyarakat dalam IPS
Authors: Jadidah Ines Tasya , Sartika Sri Dewi , Putri Suciani , Maharani Nabila , Sari Tri Adha Mayang
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this article is to know and understand the basic concepts of social studies, the objectives of social studies education and its relationship with science, technology and society. The ITM learning process is interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary. This means that in the teaching and learning process in social studies classes, students should be invited, coached and encouraged to study or solve problems or topics, looking at them from various scientific disciplines. In this way, several concepts of science, technology and society can contribute to the main mission of IPS, especially in preparing Indonesian citizens who can see science and know a lot about science, technology and society.
The Nexus between Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Banks: The Influence of COVID 19 in Tanzania
Authors: Mbetwa Anyitike , Pastory Dickson
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the nexus between capital structure and financial performance of commercial banks in Tanzania. Panel data were used to conduct the empirical study which was extracted from the annual reports of 25 selected commercial banks for the period from 2016 to 2020. Descriptive statistics, correlations, fixed effect, and random effect models were used for the data analysis. Then, with the results of the Hausman Specification Test, the fixed effect model was considered as the most suitable model to examine the relationship between capital structure and ROA.  Random effect model was considered as the most suitable model to examine the relationship between capital structure and ROE. This study was one of the very few studies which have investigated the nexus between capital structure and financial performance of commercial banks in Tanzania under COVID 19 impacts which gives the contribution to the existing finance literature.
Financial Service usage and Rice Commercialization of Smallholders Farmer in Kilombero District: The Role of Institutional Law and Regulation
Authors: Mmari Francis. W. , Raphael Gwahula
Published: December 2023

This survey study was conducted in Tanzania to assess the effect of financial service usage on the agriculture commercialization of smallholder rice growers in Kilombero District. Primary data were collected using survey questionnaires from 358 smallholder farmers. Data were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression analysis and Hayes PROCESS macro with the help of IBM SPSS software. The results obtained suggest that financial services usage had a positive effect on rice commercialization. The results also confirm that institutional law and regulation had a negative significant moderating effect on the relationship between financial service usage and agriculture commercialization. This implies that high laws and regulations in accessing and using financial services hinder smallholder farmers’ usage of financial services. The study recommends that to improve the level of agriculture commercialization, policymakers and the Government are required to set policies which reduce the cost of accessing and using financial services and improve the efficiency of rules and regulations governing financial services usage.
Clients’ Demographics and Strategies Influence on Loan Repayment during Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Tanzanian Savings and Credits Cooperative Societies (SACCOS)
Authors: Magali Joseph
Published: December 2023

The study assessed the influence of the clients’ demographics and strategies on loan repayment during the Corona Outbreak (COVID-19) in Tanzania. The study used Morogoro and Mvomero Teachers SACCOS (MMTS) as its case. The cross-sectional and explanatory designs, survey strategy and random sampling were applied to selected 98 SACCOS borrowers for the study. IBM SPSS software was used to enter the data and analysis was executed using descriptive and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) techniques. The study unveiled that COVID-19 deteriorated the loan portfolio during the pandemic. The findings further uncovered that the business owners were mostly affected by the pandemic and the majority of the borrowers repaid their loans using alternative sources of income. The regression analysis revealed that the amount of loan borrowed positively and significantly influenced the loan repayment while age, level of education and economic activity negatively and significantly influenced the loan repayment. The study concluded that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the repayment of loans for Tanzanian SACCOS was not conducive because of poor repayment strategies and the influence of clients’ demographic factors. The study recommended policymakers to design policies that would enhance the repayment of loans for SACCOS borrowers during pandemics. The study contributed to the contingency theory by recommending borrowers’ diverse loan repayment strategies during contingency situations.
Effects of Board Processes on Board Roles Performance among Selected Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Tanzania
Authors: Mlay Lilian S. , Temu Sylvia S. , Mataba Lucas D.
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the effect of board processes on efforts norms, cognitive conflict, and use of skills and knowledge on the board’s performance in monitoring, resource provision and strategic roles in SACCOS in Tanzania. The social exchange theory provided theoretical guidance. A cross-sectional design with a mixed-methods approach was used. Data were collected using a questionnaire administered to 198 board chairpersons and an interview with nine key informants from SACCOS managers and cooperative officers. Data were analysed through multiple linear regression and thematic analysis. The results revealed a strong and significant relationship between effort norms and board roles' performance in monitoring, resource provision, and strategic roles. The results further indicated a positive and significant relationship between the application of skills and the knowledge of board members, coupled with their ability to monitor and provide the board with essential resources. The results further revealed that cognitive conflict negatively influenced board members' ability to play strategic roles. Moreover, no significant relationship was found out between cognitive conflict and board roles in monitoring or resource provision. Effort norms and the Use of board members' skills and knowledge significantly predicted board role performance. Therefore, the study recommends that the board chairperson encourage a participatory culture to ensure that board members exert enough effort into and apply their skills and knowledge in fulfilling their roles. Furthermore[1], SACCOS members should elect board members based on their skills, knowledge, and ability to work and collaborate constructively and respectfully with other members
Differences in The Intention of Customers to Switch Commercial Banks in Dar Es Salaam: A Case of Tanzania Postal Bank and National Bank of Commerce
Authors: Kara Nasra , Nzowa Seule
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify whether commercial banks customers in Tanzania had the intentions of switching banks services and examine the differences in their intentions to switch banks. The study sample included; customers banking with Tanzania Postal Bank Plc and those banking with the National Bank of Commerce in Dar es Salaam Region. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Multistage sampling was employed to generate 188 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics and an independent t-test were used to analyze the collected information. The results demonstrated that half of all the TPB Bank customers had higher intentions of switching banks than NBC customers. Additionally, the results also found out no significant differences in the intention to switch banks among commercial bank customers. This implied that bankers need to ensure that they deliver the desired services to their customers to reduce the intentions of the switchers because this would have an impact on the actual switching behaviour.
Exploring the Causal Links of Public Spending on Bank-Based Financial Development in African Economies
Authors: Kapaya Saganga Mussa
Published: December 2023

This work examined the causal impact of types of government spending on bank-based financial development. It tests the influences of both government productive and non-productive spending on bank-based financial development. Selected 37 African economies between 1980-2018 were sampled. Both the short –run and long –run effects were assessed using either Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS), Mean Group (MG), Pooled Mean Group (PMG) and Dynamic Common Correlated Effects Mean Group (DCCEMG) estimators. Evidences support the hypotheses that both types of spending contribute positively to bank-based financial development. Bank-based financial development is more responsive to non-productive spending than it is to productive spending. Also, confirm the supportive roles of trade openness and GDP per capita, and the detriment of inflation to bank-based financial development. This study comprehensively unearths the impact of government spending on bank-based financial development in Africa by isolating spending into productive and non-productive types. Governments need to promote dual policies that address spending and financial development. They should avoid detrimental spending and promote enhancing spending within each type above. Spending that attract private agents, investments, saving, and liquidity in the financial sector, trade openness, and economic output should be promoted since these enhances bank-based financial development.
EL IMPACTO DEL LIDERAZGO TRANSFORMACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO EFECTIVO EN EL ÁMBITO MILITAR
Authors: Gonzales Espada Carlos , Albitrez Barros Gisela Ursula
Published: December 2023

Resumen: El liderazgo transformacional juega un papel clave en las fuerzas armadas, inspirándolo y llevándolo a una excelencia extraordinaria. Esta manera de liderar busca ser un faro que guíe a las personas y equipos hacia el compromiso, la innovación y el compañerismo, en lugar de solo dar órdenes. Este artículo tiene como objetivo proporcionar información sobre el impacto del liderazgo transformacional en el desarrollo militar efectivo.

El liderazgo transformacional se basa en la teoría propuesta por Burns (1978) y desarrollada por Bass (1997) y tiene cuatro pilares principales: influencia ideal, motivación inspiradora, estimulación intelectual y personalización basada en los elementos. Estos factores ayudan a los líderes a generar confianza, motivar con visiones inspiradoras del futuro, inspirar el pensamiento creativo y enfocarse en el crecimiento personal de sus seguidores. El ámbito del liderazgo militar se extiende más allá de simplemente emitir órdenes y maniobras. Los líderes transformadores de un equipo militar no solo dirigen tareas, sino que construyen un clima de entrega y superioridad. Al confiar responsabilidades a sus subordinados, inspiran un sentido de dirección y grandes expectativas que impulsan el espíritu y la fortaleza del equipo. Esta cualidad de liderazgo es indispensable cuando se enfrentan circunstancias difíciles y crisis tensas, ya que permite a las fuerzas armadas mantener su competencia en escenarios desfavorables. En situaciones difíciles, se puede lograr un desempeño excepcional a través de un liderazgo transformacional que empodere y motive a las personas, promoviendo su desarrollo integral e inculcando valores éticos. La cohesión del equipo y la confianza mutua se fortalecen aún más con este estilo de liderazgo, generando líderes resilientes y creativos.
Behind the Miles of Digitalizing Public Sectors via Information CommunicationTechnology: Applications from Local Government Perspectives
Authors:   Dilla University, Worku Angaw Kiflie
Published: December 2023

This study has explained the rationalesbehind the miles of digitalizing public sectors via information communication technology application from local government perspectives based on evidences collected from Gedeo zone administration, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State of Ethiopia. Mixed research methods (quantitative approach; that is, coefficient &multiple linear regression model, and qualitative approach; that is, key informant interview and observation) were applied. The study found predicting variables, namely, information communication technology infrastructures, institutional capacity, and perceptions/attitudes and demographic factors of local residents have positive relationship with digitalizing of local government. The study also identified absence of clear roadmap of applying information communication technology and building digital economy at local levels. This indicated that poor understanding of digital economy for creating smart societies and smart business, leadership constraints at local constitutes and digital illiteracy appear to be major contributing factors for failed digital connectivity and renovate ICT platforms of public services at grassroots level. Based on the findings, the study recommends the local government implement in public sectors integrated (national and local; inter and intra sectorial) information communication technology and digital platforms which both identify the role of federal, regional and local governments concisely. To solve digital illiteracy, building digital economy should be given due attention with formulation of ICT policy competing with ever-changing technology and digital society nowadays.
Pulp Production and Optimization from Cotton Stalks
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, ASMARE GEDEFAW
Published: December 2023

Currently there is no pulp producing factory in Ethiopia. This is because pulp production is highly energy and water intensive, acquiring the raw material (wood cultivation and preparation) is costly and time taking. The study initiated by these problems and aimed at optimizing pulping variables and selecting suitable delignification conditions for the production of pulp from cotton stalk. The influence of operational variables on the pulp yield and lignin dissolution of cotton stalks was studied. Cotton stalks chips were delignified in a laboratory pulp wood according to the Kraft pulping process. The conditions used were: active alkali charge (5- 25%), sulfidity (10-50%), cooking temperature (155-175 oC and cooking time (30 – 150 minutes). The cotton stalks chip size and liquor to solid ratio was kept constant at 2 cm X 0.5 cm X 0.5 cm on average and 5 L to 1 kg, respectively. Experimental data were fitted into a central composite design and a quadratic equation has developed. Model prediction for pulp yield and kappa number showed good agreement with experimental data with error values less than 5%. Optimum pulp percent yield (39.6%) was obtained using at 15% of active alkali, 20% of sulfidity, 165 oC temperature and 30 minutes of cooking time. The study showed that pulping at low temperatures for a short cooking time with high concentration of pulping liquor gives the best compromise for both pulp yield and kappa number/residual lignin content. The result of morphology analysis showed that cotton stalks has similar fiber dimensions with eucalyptus. From the results of the study it is recommended that cotton stalk, which is by product of cotton production, can be used as a raw material for pulp production.
Push, pull and fallout dropout factors in continuing education program: The Case of Dire Dawa University
Authors:   Dire Dawa University, W/MICHAEL MULUGETA , TAFESSE DEREJE ,   Dire Dawa University, WASIHUN TESFAYE ,   Dire Dawa University, GUDETA AMENSIS ,   Dire Dawa University
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the reasons why students drop out based on push, pull and fallout theoretical framework. The study used quantitative survey method on a total of 223 students selected by stratified random sampling technique and verbatim data were collected using open ended questions. The survey quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and based on statistical assumptions, proportion t-tests were used to make inferences. Qualitative focus group discussion was also held on 15 key informants. The findings of the study revealed that the push factors more prominently accounted for students’ dropout rather than pull and fallout dropout factors.
Investigation of heavy metals in agricultural soils and vegetables irrigated with river water exposed to industrial effluent in Mojo, Ethiopia
Authors:   Ambo University, TEFERA GETNET , MULUGETA EYOBEL ,   Addis Ababa, TEDLA ABEBE ,   Debre Berhan University, WAKTOLE BERKESSA YIFRU ,   Kotebe Metropolitan University, ALEMU ADANECH ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

The objective of this study was to examine the level of heavy metals and alkali metals in soil, cabbage and water samples collected from Qoka Negewo, where Mojo River is used for irrigation. Mixture of nitric acid, perchloric acid, and hydrogen peroxide was used for optimizing the wet digestion method for soil and cabbage samples. One way anova test result revealed that there were significant difference (p < 0.05) at 95 percent confidence level in concentration of metals among soil, cabbage and water in all samples. The heavy metal concentration of soil samples was found to be relatively a little higher than the corresponding concentration in cabbage samples. The concentration of the metals was compared with internationally recommended permissible limits, and most of them were found below the permissible limits, indicating insignificant health risk by consuming the cabbage, and using the water for irrigation purpose. The hazard risk index calculated for cabbage was found to be <1, which also indicates the predicted exposure is unlikely to pose potential health risks.
Population status of Menelik’s bush buck (Tragelaphus scriptus Menelik’s) in Hawotu forest, West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia
Authors:   Dilla University, Ayele Chirotaw , Mitiku Lemma ,   Dilla University
Published: December 2023

Menelik’s bush buck (Tragelaphus scriptus Menelik’s) is among 12 endemic large animals found in Ethiopia. The present study was conducted to determine population status, age structure and identify major conservation challenge to the Menelik’s bush buck in Hawotu forest. Data were collected from August, 2010 to February 2011 including wet and dry seasons. The study area was stratified in to three habitat type (Riverine, Natural Forest and Erica Forest) based on elevation and vegetation cover of the study area. Age structure and total counting of individuals were made along each transect. Data were collected by focus group discussion and questionnaire survey. Individual count was used to determine the current population size, seasonal distribution, and sex and age structure of Menelik’s bush buck. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and compared with chi-square test. The average number of bush buck in the study area was 29 and 22 during the wet and dry season, respectively. There was no significant between the wet and dry seasons in the population size (x2 =2.96, df =1, p˃ 0.05). Of the total observed, 37.3% male, 51% female and, 11.8% were young. There was no statistical difference between the number of males and females (x2 = 0.34, df =4, p˃005). The sex ratio of males to females was 1:1.36 during wet and dry seasons. There was no significant difference between the number of adult males and females (x2= 0.1, df =2, p˃0.05). The ratio of female to young was 1:4.33 and there was no significant different in the ratio observed during the wet and dry season (x2=0.24, df=2, p˃0.05). Major threats for Menelik’s bush buck recorded in the study area were overgrazing, agricultural land expansion and human disturbance. Hence timely intervention is required to address these problems and conserving the population of Menelik’s bush buck (Tragelaphus scriptus Menelik’s).
Determination of the level of some selected metals and nutritional value of white and redanchote tuber
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, Ayalew Amare , Delesa Barecha ,   Debre Berhan University, Mulaw Solomon ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

White and red Coccinia Abyssinica (anchotes) are most popular food commonly used in Ethiopia, especially in western part of Oromia. This paper reports the level of some metals found in white and red anchote tuber and their nutritional value. Samples of white and red anchote were collected from Liban Jawi District, Oromia and then digested. The contents of the metals in the digests were analyzed using flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS). Furthermore, proximate and nutritional composition of both varieties of anchote were determined. The concentration ranges recorded in unprocessed edible parts of white Coccinia Abyssinica (in mg/100g) samples were, Na (25.66), K (416.66), Ca (113.20) and Mg (13.5), and that of red Coccinia Abyssinica (in mg/Kg) in anchote sample were Na (570), K (510), Ca (101.80) and Mg (29.7). In red Coccinia Abyssinica, the concentration of K was the highest followed by Ca, Na and Mg while in white Coccinia Abyssinica, the concentration of K was the highest followed by Ca, Mg and Na. The proximate and nutritional composition value of red and white anchote were described as; moisture contents (78.13, 74.39) , crude protein (6.70 , 4.95 ), crude fat (0.35 ,1.75 ), crude fiber (5.05 ,4.76 ), total ash (1.04 , 1.46) and total carbohydrate (8.73 , 12.69 ) were recorded. The result shows that red anchote was higher in crude fiber, moitsure and crude protein content compared to the white anchote. However white anchote contained more amount of fat, ash and carbohydrate. Further investigation on other parameters and heavy metals are valuable to clearly understand the complete nutritional potential and safety of the crop.
Assessment of physicochemical properties of acidic soils of western wollega Zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia
Authors:   Debre Berhan University, Fekadu Redeat , Hinsene Hirpo ,   Debre Berhan University, Belachew Neway ,   Debre Berhan University
Published: December 2023

Herein, we have reported an assessment of the physicochemical properties of acidic soils from selected districts of the western Wollega Zone of Oromia Regional State. The soil samples were collected from Boji Dirmaji, Kiltu Kara, Mene Sibu, and Nedjo with the objective to assess the physicochemical properties and fertility status of selected soils. A total of four soil samples were collected randomly at a depth of 0-20 cm by using a soil sampling auger. The pH of the soil in the study area was found to be in the range of 4.35-5.06 which is classified as very strong acid to strong acid. The Electrical conductivity is 0.019-0.08 dS/m which is non-saline, organic carbon classified as low and organic matter is 0.88-1.80 % range which is very low to low. For BD and MS soil samples OM and OC were highly correlated (r = 1.00*) at 0.05 level and similar for KK and NE soil samples (r = 1.00**) at 0.01 level. Exchangeable acidity (meq/100 g) is rated as very high to low. Available Pt he of studied area (3.53-10.11 mg/kg) and it was rated as low, and medium for total P (0.33-0.55 g/kg) range. Total nitrogen (0.03-0.22 %) and is rated as very low to medium range. Extractable Fe and Mn by dithionite and oxalate were classified as high, and Fed and Feox highest extraction was from Kiltu Kara (1.02 g/kg) and Kiltu Kara and Boji Dirmaji (0.27 g/kg) which are comparable and lower at Mena Sibu (0.3 and 0.12 g/kg) soil samples respectively. By the same way for Mnd and Mnox higher extraction were from Mena Sibu (0.43 g/kg) and Nedjo (0.1 g/kg) and lower at Nedjo (0.03 g/kg) and Kiltu Kara (0.06 g/kg) soil samples respectively. Total P and Fed are inversely correlated (r = -0.87) for BD. Soil textures of studied areas were generally classified as sand clay loam in texture in all soil samples. Data were analyzed by SAS software to now the significance difference between each soil samples and SPSS to see correlation between soils.
PROJEKTE KUNDËROSMANE NË SHEK. XVI-XVII MES FANTAZISË, INTERESIT DHE REALITETIT
Authors: Muhaj Ardian
Published: December 2023

Projektet e popullsive nën sundimin osman për çlirim nuk mund të shihen të shkëputura nga masat e vetë pushtetit për t’u mbrojtur nga revoltat dhe kryengritjet e ndryshme. Për osmanët, ashtu sikurse për çdo pushtet politik, vetëruajtja dhe vazhdimësia ishte shqetësimi kryesor. Edhe përpjekjet që minonin stabilitetin e këtij pushteti trajtoheshin me përparësinë më të madhe. Sfida ndaj pushtetit herë vinte nga brenda vetë shtetit, dhe herë të tjera brenda pushtetit osman. Në këtë aspekt mund të flitet për kryengritje kur kundërshtia ndaj pushtetit vinte nga zonat dhe popullsitë e ndryshme të shtetit osman dhe për “fitne” kur sfida zanafillonte nga aktorët e shtresës së pushtetarëve. Kufiri mes këtyre dy shprehjeve të kundërshtisë politike nuk ishte i prerë qartë. Për shembull, tërheqja në malet e Moldavisë e kryekomandantit të ushtrisë osmane shqiptarit Ferhat Pasha në krye të 4 mijë shqiptarëve, kur merr vesh se ishte dënuar me vdekje është e vështirë të interpretohet si kryengritje.1 Ky cikël ndërkëmbimi mes rebelimit apo fitnes dhe qetësisë pasqyrohet në kronikat osmane në të cilat fitneja konsiderohet si një nga krimet më të urryera.
MINORITETI BULLGAR (MAQEDONAS) NË VITET 1925-1939
Authors: Meta Beqir
Published: December 2023

Minoriteti bullgar gjatë periudhës së A. Zogut njohu një zhvillim të qetë dhe paqësor të identitetit të tij etnik e kulturor. Marrëdhëniet me qeverinë shqiptare ishin përgjithësisht të mira. Ky minoritet, i cili sot quhet minoriteti maqedonas atëherë vetëquhej bullgar ose bullgarofon. Gjithashtu, nga qeveria shqiptare dhe nga organizmat ndërkombëtarë ai quhej me të njëjtin emër. Kjo lidhej me faktin se ende nuk ishte krijuar kombi dhe shteti maqedon.
DISKUTIMET MIDIS QEVERISË SHQIPTARE DHE ASAJ RUMUNE PËR PROBLEMIN E SHKOLLAVE TË PAKICËS VLLAHE GJATË VITEVE 1925-1938
Authors: Meta Beqir
Published: December 2023

Gjatë viteve 1912-1920 pakica etnokulturore vllahe kishte njohur një proces afirmimi brenda suazave të shtetit shqiptar. Ajo shquhej për marrëdhënie të mira, miqësore me shtetin e ri e popullsinë shqiptare dhe ishte e respektuar prej tyre. Gjithsesi, kjo nuk do të thotë se nuk kishte probleme që diskutoheshin dhe ndikonin në këto marrëdhënie. Më i rëndësishmi prej tyre ishte ai i shkollave vllahe ose rumune. Në kohën e sundimit osman kishte pasur shkolla rumune në Berat, Elbasan e Korçë, të cilat financoheshin drejtpërsëdrejti prej Rumanisë. Pas Shpalljes së Pavarësisë së Shqipërisë funksiononin vetëm shkollat e Korçës dhe Shipskës të cilat fillimisht menaxhoheshin nga shteti rumun, ndërsa më vonë ndërhyri shteti shqiptar, duke emëruar edhe ai ndonjë mësues.
PËRPJEKJA E PERANDORISË OSMANE PËR TË STABILIZUAR SITUATËN NË VISET SHQIPTARE: KOMISIONI I REFORMAVE I HAXHI ADIL BEUT (SHKURT-PRILL 1912)
Authors: Marku Paulin
Published: December 2023

Në fillim të vitit 1912, popullsia shqiptare e vilajeteve të Kosovës,Shkodrës, Manastirit dhe Janinës gjendej në një situatë të vështirëekonomike, politike dhe shoqërore. Shqiptarët manifestuan gjithnjë e mëtepër një pakënaqësi në rritje si ndaj angazhimit të pakët të qeverisë përzbatimin e marrëveshjes së një viti më parë, ashtu edhe ndaj masaveekonomike me taksa të larta që bëheshin të papërballueshme, çarmatimine popullsisë, shërbimin e detyruar ushtarak si dhe ndaj administratës.
Demonstratat në Kosovë në vitin 1981 dhe nacionalizmi i regjimit komunist të Tiranës – Një analizë e shtypit shqiptar
Authors: Hoxha Artan R.
Published: December 2023

Kjo sprovë argumenton se në vitin 1981 u shfaq një tension ndërmjetligjërimit për konsum publik të autoriteteve komuniste shqiptare dhepërllogaritjeve të tyre gjeopolitike. Për Enver Hoxhën dhebashkëpunëtorët e tij të ngushtë, Jugosllavia përfaqësonte një shtettampon ndërmjet Shqipërisë dhe vendeve të Traktatit të Varshavës. Sie tillë, ekzistenca e Jugosllavisë nuk lejonte një pushtim potencial tëShqipërisë nga Bashkimi Sovjetik dhe nga aleatët e tij, i cili do tëshkaktonte ndryshimin e udhëheqjes shqiptare. Nga ana tjetër, kupolae regjimit komunist shqiptar, nuk mund të braktiste publikishtkosovarët të ngritur në protesta. Rrjedha e ngjarjeve dhe sidomosreagimi i autoriteteve të Republikës së Serbisë e zgjidhën tensioninndërmjet nacionalizmit dhe realpolitikës. Gjatë vitit 1981, EnverHoxha arriti në përfundimin se serbët kishin hyrë në aleancë meMoskën. Sipas udhëheqësit komunist shqiptar, nacionalizmi serb ishteshndërruar në një vjegë të politikës sovjetike në Ballkan. Nga kymoment, Hoxha mbështeti kërkesat e demonstruesve në Kosovë përshndërrimin e krahinës autonome, në një republikë të shtatë tëJugosllavisë, me qëllim që të mos lejonte forcimin e klanit serbbrenda federatës dhe kështu të pengonte rritjen e ndikimit sovjetikafër kufijve të Shqipërisë.
LIGJI MBI KOMUNITETET FETARE I VITIT 1929: REAGIMET E KISHËS KATOLIKE DHE VATIKANIT
Authors: Bello Hasan
Published: December 2023

Me shpalljen e Monarkisë procesi i oksidentalizimit të Shqipërisëvazhdoi me të njëjtat ritme. Korpusit juridik të legjislacionit shqiptar iushtuan ligje të reja, të cilat synonin konsolidimin e identitetit kombëtardhe të institucioneve shtetërore. Në funksion të kësaj politike bënte pjesëedhe laiciteti apo zvogëlimi i rolit të fesë në jetën publike. Spikatsidomos ligji i 9 korrikut 1929 për komunitetet fetare, i cili përmbantedispozita që u mundësonin atyre të fitonin personalitetin juridik dhe tëhartonin statutet e tyre në përputhje me Kushtetutën e Kodin Civil. Ligjigarantonte lirinë e komunitete ve fetare, duke filluar nga njohja e lirisë sëndërgjegjes dhe të fesë së individit. Ndërsa miratimi i statuteve që do tëhartoheshin nga komunitetet i takonte qeverisë. Ato hynin në fuqi pasdekretimit nga Mbreti. Klerikëve u ndalohej pjesëmarrja në jetën politike.Një aspekt tjetër i rëndësishëm ishin edhe nenet që përcaktonin të drejtate shtetit mbi komunitet fetare dhe mbi funksionarët e tyre, të cilët inënshtroheshin gjithashtu kontrollit të shtetit.
BALLKANI NË PROJEKTET ANTIOSMANE TE FUQIVE EVROPIANE GJATË SHEKULLIT XVII
Authors: Mala Muhamet
Published: December 2023

Tradita e bashkimit në luftë dhe e organizimit politik të popujveballkanikë kundër Perandorisë Osmane, nuk kishte shpëtuar pa u vërejturnga fuqitë evropiane. Këto fuqi në konflikt me osmanët në plan të parëllogaritnin forcën konkrete të ballkanasve si mënyrë për t’i larguarosmanët nga Evropa Juglindore. Pamundësia e ndonjë organizimi tëpopujve ballkanikë në qendra urbane në shek. XVII diktoi forcimin eunitetit dhe organizimit politik në zonat malore, ku ndikimi osman ishte ipaktë. Në këto zona organizimi politik u shpreh në formën e kuvendeve.
MJESHTËRIT DHE ZEJTARËT SHQIPTARË NË RAGUZË GJATË MESJETËS
Authors: Malaj Edmond
Published: December 2023

Raguza në Mesjetë ishte një vend i zhvilluar dhe aty, si zanatçi nuk mund të integroheshe lehtësisht, nëse nuk ishe i aftë. Raguza kishte nevojë për tregtarë e mjeshtër të specializuar dhe forca punëtore të afta, si p. sh. muratorë të mirë, ndërtues e bojaxhi anijesh të zotë, si dhe mjekë, farmacistë apo specialistë të fushave të tjera, të cilët ishin të mirëpritur në qytet dhe nganjëherë ftoheshin nga vetë qyteti, nëse shihej e arsyeshme.
MARRËDHËNIET SHQIPËRI-KOSOVË NË VITET 1970
Authors: Syla Sabit
Published: December 2023

Në vitet shtatëdhjetë të shek. XX, u vendosën kontakte direkte ndërmjet shtetit shqiptar dhe Kosovës. Marrëdhëniet dypalëshe gjetën konkretizim në disa fusha. Përveç marrëdhënieve tregtare u nënshkruan një varg marrëveshjesh të ndërsjella në arsim, shkencë e kulturë. Bashkëpunimi Shqipëri-Kosovë ishte fenomen i ri në marrëdhëniet shqiptaro-jugosllave. Për herë të parë, që nga mbarimi i Luftës së Dytë Botërore, shqiptarët e të dy anëve të kufirit po komunikonin direkt me njëri-tjetrin në fusha jo aq fitimprurëse, por me rëndësi të veçantë për lidhjet e tyre shpirtërore e kulturore. Sinjalin për të ndërtuar politika afrimi ndërmjet Shqipërisë e Jugosllavisë, me gjithë kundërthëniet që ekzistonin në mes dy vendeve, do ta jepnin të dy udhëheqësit kryesorë të Shqipërisë e Jugosllavisë.
AT MARIN SIRDANI O.F.M. DHE STUDIMET MBI SKËNDERBEUN
Authors: Paci Evalda
Published: December 2023

Na e dijmë, se nder malet t’ona, per nji burrë të tepruem, per nji div a kreshnik, thonë se lè drangue. Nji nieri këso dore e falë Zot’ynë të pështjellun me nji pelhurë të hollë, si shark bolle, me fletë nên sjetulla, e i ep nji fuqì të mbinatyrëshme. Kështu, mbas gojëdhânash, u lè edhé Skanderbegu.Emri i at Marin Sirdanit O.F.M., meshtarit që iu kushtua plotësisht gjurmimeve në fushë të historiografisë shqiptare dhe evidentimit të burimeve më të përshtatshme që mund të shërbenin për të rindërtuar periudha e jetë personalitetesh të rëndësishme për historinë e kombit tonë, lidhet pazgjidhshëm dhe me kërkimet mbi jetën e bëmat e heroit tonë kombëtar, emri i të cilit spikat në tituj punimesh dhe në trajtesa shkencore që ky i fundit ka përpiluar në dekadat e para të shekullit të kaluar.