bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Character of the Post-Colonial State and Arms Proliferation in Fragile Democracies in Africa: The Nigerian Experience
Authors: Wenibowei Korikiye , Uki Isaac , Nein Godknows
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the struggle for state power and the increasing number of SALWs on the African continent, as well as the threat this poses to democracy and national cohesion. The study used secondary data to demonstrate the association between the power struggle and the expansion of SALWs in Nigeria and throughout Africa. The findings imply that the features of the post-colonial state characterize African politics, especially Nigerian politics. This state- sponsored consolidation of political and economic power has resulted in a fierce and violent fight for control of the state's authority between people and social groupings. This conflict has led to the use of SALWs. It is argued that the political elite demand that they reconsider the notion that the wellbeing of the great majority of people in society should be the state's main priority.
Leveraging Articial Intelligence to Enhance Marketing Performance of E-Commerce Platforms in Nigeria
Authors: Onobrakpeya Stanley , Bayagbon Theresa
Published: August 2024

The study assessed the effect of articial intelligence on marketing performance of e-commerce platforms in Nigeria. The chosen research design for this study is the cross-sectional survey research design. The study's population was restricted to employees of e-commerce platforms located in South-South Nigeria. The Cochran formula was used to determine the sample size (384 participants) for the study. The study used the judgmental sampling technique. The data for this study were collected from the primary source using a structured questionnaire. The study used internal consistency reliability to test the effectiveness of the questionnaire items. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Findings indicated that chatbots, predictive analytics and personalised contents have a signicant positive effect on marketing performance. However, leveraging predictive analytics, e-commerce platforms can gain strategic insights into customer behaviour, preferences, and market trends. The study concluded that articial intelligence has a signicant positive effect on marketing performance of e-commerce platforms in Nigeria. The study recommended amongst others that rms should invest in robust predictive analytics tools and data infrastructure to harness customer data effectively. This enables the development of data- driven marketing strategies that optimize performance.
Isolation and Identication of Fungi in Fermented Locust Beans (Parkia Biglobosa) Preserved by Different Storage Methods
Authors: Irechukwu Precious
Published: August 2024

An experimental study was carried out to isolate and identify fungi fermented locust Beans (parkia biglobosa) preserved by different storage methods. Samples of locust beans (parkia biglobasa) obtained from an open market in Lagos metropolis, were subjected to four different storage methods namely refrigeration, Oven drying at 50 ° C, sun drying and storage under room temperature ne for two months. Samples were cultured for presence of fungi using a locally prepared potatoes dextrose agar (PDA) under good hygienic Conditions using already made manufacturer's specication with modications. The Incubation period lasted for 2 to 4 weeks. The fungi growth ranges between 2.5x 10 (log¹⁰ 2:39) 6.5 x10⁷ (log¹⁰ 7.8). Pure Cultures were examined macroscopically and microscopically, Culture characteristics like texture, Colour, size, morphology of the spore produced and shape of the upper thallus and production of pigment on underside noted. Fungi from positive Cultures were Identied based on Colonial characteristics, Cultural and morphological features such as pigment production, Conidial morphology, Colonies appearance and microscopic examination in Lacto phenol cotton blue preparation. Isolation of the fungi was done in an inoculation site Swabbed with ethanol before inoculation. The agar was inoculated by transferring some. Locust beans (parkia biglobosa) to Surface of the medium using Sterile spatula. The following fungi Zygosaccharo mycesrouxií, Debaryo myceshansenii, Aspergillus avus, pencillium SPP., Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus spp , Fusarium spp and Alternaria alternate were isolated and identied in fermented locust beans ( parkia biglobosa ) preserved using different Storage methods . The highest fungi isolate and identied was recorded in fermented locust beans (parkia biglobosa) preserved by room temperature storage method, While Sample preserved by over drying Storage method had the least fungi Isolate and Identied. Result shows that no method of storage totally preserves locust beans (parkia biglobosa) against fungi growth. It was therefore recommended among others that Oven drying Storage method is far better than other Storage methods
Impact of Non-Oil Taxation on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Samaila Yusuf , Marvelous Aigbedion , Emmanuel Ologunla
Published: August 2024

Nigeria, blessed with vast oil reserves, has for decades experienced a paradoxical reality: abundant natural resources coexist with persistent economic vulnerabilities. The dependence on this volatile commodity has exposed the economy to external shocks and hindered diversication. In this context, fostering alternative sources of revenue, particularly through non-oil taxation, emerging as a crucial imperative for sustainable economic growth. Driven by this critical need, this study assessed the impact of non-oil taxation on economic growth in Nigeria using quarterly data (2011QI–2022Q4). The study made use of ex-post facto research and time series data. Autoregressive Distributed Lagged (ARDL) and Error Correction Model (ECM) techniques were used to examine the short-run and long- run impacts and relation between company income tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), education tax (EDT), stamp duty tax (SDT), capital gain tax (CGT), and real gross domestic product (RGDP) in Nigeria. The study reveals that company income tax (CIT) has a positive, signicant impact while education tax (EDT) has a positive relationship but insignicant, and Value Added Tax (VAT), stamp duty Tax (SDT) have negative and insignicant impact on gross domestic product (RGDP) in Nigeria, which is proxy for economic growth in Nigeria in the short run. The long run result also showed that company income Tax (CIT) is positive, and insignicant and Value Added Tax (VAT), is positive, and signicant while, education Tax (EDT), stamp duty Tax (SDT), and capital gain Tax (CGT) have a negative and insignicant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Therefore, the study recommended that the government should broaden the tax base, improve tax administration and compliance, review tax rates and incentives, and focus on long-term investments, transparency, and public engagement, which will build public trust and understanding and are crucial for successful tax policy implementation.
Effect of Dutch Disease on the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria: An ARDL Approach
Authors: Ogunoye Aderounmu , Adeyemi P.
Published: August 2024

Nigeria's economy is seen as a mono-cultural economy as almost 80% of the government's revenue is coming from crude oil. This over-dependency on oil revenue hurts the economy due to the volatile nature of crude oil prices and it also causes a decline in agricultural sector output. This study, therefore examined the effect of Dutch Disease on agricultural sector output in Nigeria using annual data spanning from 1986 to 2021. The study employed Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) to test for the stationarity of the time series properties of the research variables. The study also made use of the econometric tool of the Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach to estimate the short-run and long-run relationship between the agricultural output to the GDP and the determinants of the Dutch Disease in Nigeria. The overall result of the study exhibited the existence of a long-run relationship between a dependent variable and independent variables. The ndings from the study revealed that there is a signicant negative relationship between agricultural output and some explanatory variables such as oil revenue (OILRV), the real exchange rate (REXCH), and interest rate (INTR) with coefcients of -0.002184, -0.900190, and -0.000783 respectively. The result of the study also showed that there is a signicant positive relationship between agricultural output and other regressors like government expenditure (GEXP) and trade openness (TOP) with coefcients of 0.006516 and 0.900129 respectively. Based on the ndings of this study, it was recommended that the Agricultural sector should be regarded as a prerequisite and a core sector that could facilitate development as well contribute a greater percentage to the government's revenue through diversication of the economy. Also, the government should work out holistic policy measures to ensure a floating exchange rate and also make interest rates friendly for the farmers so as to boost agricultural output in Nigeria.
Summarizing Diplomatic Lawlessness in International System: Issue and Dilemmas
Authors: Ikyase Johnkennedy , Ibrahim Nuaimu
Published: August 2024

This work is set to unravel the diplomatic lawlessness in international system. The work is predicated on the ground that, diplomats have been violating the rules in international system vis a vis the receiving state. The work found out that, diplomats are immune in certain rules. While relying on documentary data, the work provided a stand for how diplomats need to function so as to bring in a law-based diplomat. The work concluded that ambassadors and the host nations should strictly consider the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI KAKAK ASUH STUNTING DI LOKUS STUNTING DI RT 03 RW 04 DESA SUKAMULYA KECAMATAN SINGAPARNA 2024
Authors: Ai Aswipatul Jannah
Published: August 2024

Angka kejadian stunting masih menjadi masalah kesehatan utama pada bayi dan anak dibawah lima tahun (balita) secara global, bahwa satu dari empat anak balita mengalami Stunting. Kabupaten Tasikmalaya merupakan salah satu wilayah yang berada di Provinsi Jawa Barat yang menempati urutan 10 terbesar dengan prevalensi balita stunting menurut hasil SSGI pada tahun 2021 yaitu 24,4% dan mengalami peningkatan pada tahun 2022 yaitu 27,2% dengan menempati urutan 4 besar se-Jawa Barat. Langkah untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut yaitu dengan kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui kakak asuh stunting dalam rangka membantu percepatan penurunan stunting di suatu wilayah dengan melibatkan mahasiswa dalam proses pendampingan balita stunting. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa pelaksanaan dan evaluasi kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui kakak asuh stunting di Lokus stunting  di RT 03 RW 04 Desa Sukamulya Kecamatan Singaparna 2024. Hasil kegiatan pendampingan untuk balita yang dilakukan setelah intervensi konseling dari tanggal 24-29 Januari sekitar 6 hari menunjukan ada perubahan pola makan yang ditunjukan dalam  pengisian Diary gizi yang sebelumnya kurang konsumsi protein dan setelah intervensi ada peningkatan konsumsi protein. Diharapkan masyarakat dapat  meningkatkan pola pengasuhan yang baik bagi balita agar dapat mewujudkan penurunan risiko stunting dan berpartisipasi aktif dalam penyelesaian masalah stunting.
KEGIATAN PENYULUHAN BAHAYA MEROKOK DI DALAM RUMAH SERTA PENGUKURAN KADAR CO PARU PADA PEROKOK AKTIF DAN PEROKOK PASIF DI RT 02 RW 04 DESA SUKAMULYA KECAMATAN SINGAPARNA 2024
Authors: Putri Azahra Sulaeman
Published: August 2024

Kesehatan menjadi salah satu kebutuhan dasar manusia. Namun, kesehatan ini juga dapat menimbulkan dampak dari berbagai permasalahan individu dan lingkungan sekitarnya. Keadaan sehat tidak hanya dicapai oleh upaya individu saja, namun perlu ada kesinambungan antara individu dengan pemerintah untuk mencapai kondisi sehat yang diinginkan. Kesehatan adalah keadaan sehat baik secara fisik, mental, spiritual, maupun sosial, yang memungkinkan setiap orang untuk hidup produktif secara sosial dan ekonomi (Undang-Undang Nomor 36 Tahun 2009). Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat dengan melaksanakan penyuluhan bahaya merokok di dalam rumah serta pengukuran kadar CO paru pada perokok aktif dan perokok pasif di RT 02 RW 04 Desa Sukamulya Kecamatan Singaparna 2024. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dengan memberikan penyuluhaan kepada masyarakat Desa Suka Mulya tentang bahaya merokok, kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat tentang bahaya merok aktif maupun perokok pasif  dengan hasil masyarakat mulai peduli terhadap lingkungan sekitar maupun anggota keluarga yang ada dirumah, dengan sudah tidak merokok di dalam rumah.Saran yang diberikan adalah peningkatan partisipasi masyarakat dalam  pengetahuan yang telah diperoleh diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesadaran agar tetap berperilaku sehat dengan tidak merokok di dalam rumah serta dapat lebih berpartisipasi aktif pada kegiatan yang diselenggarakan oleh instansi kesehatan agar mampu untuk mengupayakan kesehatan.
APUNTES PARA LA CONTEXTUALIZACIÓN DEL PAR DIALÉCTICO CONTENIDO-FORMA EN LA NUEVA VISIÓN DE LA FORMACIÓN INVESTIGATIVA DEL ESPECIALISTA EN MEDICINA FAMILIAR
Authors: Fernández Sopeña Yariuska , Fournier Cuza Janet Catherine
Published: August 2024

Este artículo corto, es un análisis centrado en la cuestión de que aun subyacente no debemos olvidar el papel de la filosofía a la hora de hacer ciencia, de concebir productos científicos en el área de las Ciencias de la Educación específicamente para concebir una especialidad, sus características trascendentes y las herramientas con las que ese egresado ejerce sus funciones profesionales. Basado en estas premisas, se aborda algunos puntos de vista de la relación que se establece en el par dialéctico contenido-forma, en interacción con la emergencia de la concepción reciente de la especialidad de Medicina Familiar en Cuba, como parte de la formación de especialistas de nuevo tipo en la Atención Primaria. Para este estudio, se utiliza el enfoque dialéctico-materialista de la investigación científica como base fundamental de los procesos investigativos y con él se explican mediante el tránsito de lo abstracto a lo concreto y de lo general a lo particular, apoyado en la hermenéusis los elementos trascendentes de la filosofía que sustenta la especialidad y sobre todo, las esencias de la herramienta fundamental que constituye la intervención educativa en salud para la promoción y prevención de salud.
APROXIMACIÓN A UN MODELO EDUCATIVO DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR EN EL MÉXICO POST PANDEMIA
Authors: Alvarez Contreras Karla Lizbeth
Published: August 2024

En el artículo se muestra un análisis de la educación superior en el contexto postpandemia, que identifica la necesidad de cambios en perfiles estudiantiles y docentes, así como las demandas laborales en el contexto de México. Se presenta una sistematización de las características de los modelos educativos para plantear las necesidades de su transformación en el presente, fundamentadas en el estudio histórico y conceptual de los procesos educativos. El eje de la investigación es el análisis de la actualización de la educación superior, a partir del cambio y aplicación del modelo del Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), lo cual permite elaborar una propuesta que orienta la atención a los aspectos socioemocionales del estudiante, como base de un modelo educativo personalizado, flexible y adaptativo. La investigación adopta un enfoque cualitativo, que utiliza técnicas de búsqueda e interpretación bibliográfica y el análisis histórico-lógico. La propuesta se enfoca en la educación basada en competencias, que incluyen las habilidades socioemocionales, digitales y el pensamiento crítico. Los resultados de este estudio logran una propuesta de un modelo postpandemia, de carácter flexible y situado, que puede ser aplicado en instituciones de educación superior en México.
EVALUACIÓN DE TÉCNICAS DE ENSEÑANZA BASADAS EN LA NEUROCIENCIA PARA EL MEJORAMIENTO DEL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO EN SECUNDARIA
Authors: Florez Centeno Diana Fidelia
Published: August 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la eficacia de técnicas de enseñanza basadas en la neurociencia en el mejoramiento del rendimiento académico de estudiantes de secundaria en Colombia. Mediante la combinación de métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos, se analizaron tanto los resultados académicos como las percepciones de docentes y estudiantes sobre estas técnicas. Los hallazgos sugieren que la aplicación de estrategias pedagógicas informadas por la neurociencia puede tener un impacto significativo en la mejora de la comprensión y retención de contenido. No obstante, se identificaron barreras para su implementación efectiva, como la falta de formación específica para docentes y la necesidad de adaptar el currículo. Se concluye subrayando la importancia de integrar hallazgos neurocientíficos en la pedagogía, siempre considerando las particularidades del contexto educativo colombiano.
Criações cotidianas dos trabalhadores-estudantes no Proeja: atos de resistência da “desordem” na ordem
Authors: Gomes Maria de Fátima Feitosa Amorim , Freitas Marinaide Lima de Queiroz , Marinho Paulo , Costa da Silva Jailson
Published: August 2024

Este artigo é um recorte de uma investigação desenvolvida nos anos de 2022-2024, que faz parte da pesquisa guarda-chuva Permanência e cultura organizacional escolar no Proeja: a construção de comunidades de aprendizagem, em parceria entre a Universidade Federal de Alagoas (Ufal) e o Instituto Federal de Alagoas (Ifal), financiada pelo CNPq. Tem como objetivo propiciar contributos para a construção, implementação e desenvolvimento de comunidades de aprendizagem profissionais perspectivando contribuir para a sistematização de uma política de permanência escolar no Proeja. A pesquisa está sendo desenvolvida em quatro Câmpus do Ifal ofertantes de cursos de nível médio na modalidade de Educação de Jovens e Adultos Integrados a Educação Profissional Técnica (EJA/EPT), envolvendo docentes, discentes, estudantes e setor pedagógico. Neste recorte, relativo ao ano de 2023, socializamos as ações dos sujeitos/estudantes do curso Técnico de Artesanato, pertencente ao Câmpus Maceió/Ifal, quanto à resistência pelo direito à educação. As suas narrativas, em entrevistas realizadas demonstraram que os sujeitos da EJA são portadores/as de saberes provenientes dos seus cotidianos, possuem autoestimas fragilizadas e identidades pessoais, sociais e profissionais pouco reconhecidas e valorizadas. Seus percursos estudantis expressaram o uso de táticas de resistência para burlarem a ordem estabelecida e ocuparem seus espaços no intuito de permanecerem em um ambiente, que a princípio não foi criado para eles. Esses atos situaram-se desde as resistências para situações corriqueiras de ordem pessoal e externas ao ambiente escolar, anunciando a necessidade de a escola compreender e articular-se com os compassos da vida.
Discounter warten auf Brüssel
Authors: Schulz Hans-Jürgen , Stockburger Manfred
Published: August 2024

Die Discounter bereiten sich auf auf künftige Mehrwegquoten der EU vor. Aldi Süd testet und profitiert vom Hofer-Know-how, während Lidl in Deutschland der Pflicht entgehen könnte. Norma, Netto und Penny sind dagegen gut vorbereitet.
Arla hebt Umsatzprognose an
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: August 2024

Der Molkereiriese Arla erwartet, dass sich die starke Marktdynamik des ersten Halbjahres fortsetzt und korrigiert deshalb die Vorhersage für den Jahresumsatz um einige hundert Millionen Euro nach oben.
Nestlé rückt wieder vor
Authors: Kitzmann Marco
Published: August 2024

Lactalis hat als erstes Unternehmen der globalen Milchwirtschaft die Schwelle von 30 Mrd. USD Jahresumsatz überschritten. Nach dem starken Plus des Vorjahres wächst die Branche 2023 aber kaum. Wenig Bewegung gibt es auch bei den deutschen Vertretern in den Top 20.
Comparative Study of 18-F Sodium Fluoride PET/CT and Bone Scan in Determining Bone Lesions in Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Patient
Authors: Muhammad Usman  Ibrahim  , FidaHussain  , Muhammad Adil  , Zaigham Salim Dar  , Muhammad Atif  , Muhammad Imran Ibrahim
Published: August 2024

Objective: To compare the diagnostic performance of bone scintigraphy and 18F-NaF-PET/CT in detection of bone metastasis in newly diagnosed high-grade prostate cancer patients.
Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Nuclear Medical Centre, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and Armed Forces Institute of Radiology and Imaging, Rawalpindi Pakistan, from Jul 2020 to Dec 2022.
Methodology: Newly diagnosed high-grade prostate cancer patients with Gleason score ≥8 who underwent bone scintigraphy followed by 18F-NaF-PET/CT (Sodium Fluoride-Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) for staging during study duration were included. We compared the diagnostic accuracy of both imaging modalities in detecting bone metastasis using two-point scale scoring system i.e., metastasis present or not present on per patient basis.
Results: A total of 45 patients with mean age 69.66±9.38 years and mean Prostatic Surface Antigen level 36.21±65.07 ng/ml were included. 18F-NaF-PET/CT detected bone metastasis in all 25 patients with bone metastasis (100%) compared to 20(80%) by bone scan. 4 patients had false-positive bone scan while 2 had false-positive 18F-NaF-PET/CT scan. Overall 18F-NaF-PET/CT demonstrated a higher sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy compared to bone scan (100% vs 80%, 90% vs 80%, 92.59% vs 83.33%, 100% vs 76.19%, 95.56% vs 80% respectively).
Conclusion: 18F-NaF-PET/CT has better diagnostic performance than bone scintigraphy for the detection of bone metastasis in newly diagnosed high-grade prostate cancer patients.
Comparison of Peri and Early Post-Operative Complications in Long Versus Short Proximal Femoral Nail for Unstable Proximal Femoral Fractures
Authors: Shahid Munir  , Muhammad Imran  , Muhammad Jalil Malik  , Arslan Sharif Malik  , Shahryar Wattoo  , Hammad Rafique
Published: August 2024

Objective: To compare peri and early post-operative complications in long versus short proximal femoral nails for unstable proximal femoral fractures.
Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Place and Duration of Study: Orthopaedic Department, Combined Military Hospital, Lahore Pakistan, Jan to Sep 2021.
Methodology: We included all the patients who suffered from unstable proximal femur fractures diagnosed by a consultant orthopedic surgeon based on clinical and radiological findings. They were randomly divided into two groups. Group-A was managed by a long proximal femoral nail, while Group-B was managed by a short proximal femoral nail. Both groups were compared for peri- and early post-operative complications.
Results: The final analysis included 110 patients. The mean age of the study participants was 63.66±8.553 years. 79(71.8%) were male, while 31(28.2%) were female. Peri- and early post-operative complications were not statistically different in both groups except for the duration of surgery. Patients undergoing long proximal femoral nail fixation had more chances of having surgery lasting more than 40 minutes than patients undergoing short femoral nail fixation (p-value-0.004).
Conclusion: The peri- and early post-operative complications rate was almost similar in both groups. Patients undergoing long proximal femoral nail fixation had more chances of having prolonged surgery than patients undergoing short femoral nail fixation.
Potential of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell for diabetic neuropathy targeting transient receptor potential canonical (TRPC): an in silico study
Authors: Pangestu Maryo Adjie , Sarmoko  , Purwanata I Gede Raditya , Zusela Titah
Published: August 2024

Diabetic neuropathy, a painful complication of diabetes mellitus, may potentially be treated with compounds found in cocoa pods. This study investigates the interactions of various flavonoids (catechin, epicatechin, quercetin, luteolin, apigenin, naringenin, and procyanidin) contained in the cocoa pod to the Canonical Transient Receptor Potential (TRPC6) receptor. Molecular docking, facilitated by Autodock software, was employed to predict the binding affinities of these compounds to TRPC6. This involved preparing the molecular structures of the flavonoids and the TRPC6 protein for simulation. The simulation provided insights into the binding efficiencies and interaction energies between the flavonoids and TRPC6. The findings indicate that procyanidin and quercetin exhibit the highest binding energies, at -7.15 kcal/mol and -6.37 kcal/mol, respectively. Procyanidin interacts with the amino acid residues Ala508, Arg609, Arg758, Asn765, Asp530, Glu512, His446, and Met505, while quercetin binds to Arg758, Asp530, Glu512, and Glu524. These results highlight the potential of quercetin and procyanidin as candidates for the development of TRPC6-targeted treatments for diabetic neuropathy. This study lays the groundwork for the creation of new, effective, and safe diabetic neuropathy medications.
HUBUNGAN PERSEPSI PADA GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN ATASAN DENGAN MOTIVASI KERJA PEGAWAI DINAS PERUMAHAN DAN KAWASAN PERMUKIMAN KOTA BINJAI
Authors: Meliala Sinarsi , Nursiti Dwi , Ramadhani Sri , Putri Selvi Untari
Published: August 2024

Nowadays employee work motivation is one topic that is always interesting and considered important, both by scientists and practitioners, precisely because work motivation is seen as influencing the running of the organization as a whole. Leaders have a role in advancing the company or organization. This study aims to determine the relationship between perceptions of superior leadership style and work motivation, where the subjects in this study are employees of the Housing and Settlement Service of Binjai City, with a total of 40 employees. The sampling technique used the total sampling technique (census). The data collection method in this study uses a Likert scale. The data analysis method used is Product Moment Correlation. The results of this study indicate that the perception of a superior leadership style has a delegating style of leadership. Work motivation of 32.5% employees who have high, and 12.5% low and 55% medium. The results of the correlation test are significant values 0.620> 0.05, which means that there is a relationship between perceptual variables on superior leadership style and work motivation variables. This result answers the research hypothesis that there is a relationship between perceptions of superior leadership style and work motivation of the employees of the Housing and Settlement Service of Binjai City, so Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected.
PENGARUH PERAN GURU BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING TERHADAP PENANGANAN KEKERASAN VERBAL PADA SISWA DI SMP NEGERI 1 DELITUA
Authors: Mendrofa Rista Mei Hartati , Ramadhani Sri
Published: August 2024

Kekerasan verbal dapat diartikan sebagai bentuk tindakan ucapan yang mempunyai tujuan untuk menghina, membentak, memaki, dan menakuti serta mengerluarkan kata-kata yang tidak pantas. Kekerasan verbal juga salah satu masalah sosial yang banyak ditemukan di kalangan anak sekolah. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan judul Pengaruh peran guru bimbingan dan konseling terhadap penanganan kekerasan verbal pada siswa di SMP Negeri 1 Delitua. Tujuan Penelitan ini adalah untuk mengetahui adakah pengaruh antara peran guru bimbingan dan konseling terhadap penanganan kekerasan verbal. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Delitua dengan jumlah sampel penelitian 45 siswa dengan jumlah populasi 226 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dengan model skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh peran guru bimbingan dan konseling terhadap penanganan kekerasan verbal dengan kategorisasi regresi yang tinggi. Hasil analisis tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh peran guru bimbingan dan konseling terhadap penanganan kekerasan verbal besarnya nilai regresi/pengaruh (R) yaitu sebesar 0,538 dan dijelaskan besarnya presentase pengaruh variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat yang disebut koefisein determinasi yang merupakan hasil dari penguadratan R diperoleh R square (R2) Sebesar 0,289 yang berarti 2,89% varians penanganan kekerasan verbal pada siswa SMP Negeri 1 Delitua di pengaruhi oleh peran guru bimbingan dan konseling.
KORELASI ANTARA MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN PENCAPAIAN AKADEMIK SISWA DI SMP NEGERI 1 DELITUA
Authors: Nehe Yantrina , Ningsih Siska Dwi
Published: August 2024

Perubahan energi yang terjadi pada diri seseorang, yang ditandai dengan "perasaan" dan didahului dengan tanggapan terhadap tujuan, dikenal sebagai motivasi. Motivasi dapat memainkan peran penting dalam setiap hal, termasuk belajar. Tidak ada kegiatan yang nyata jika tidak ada motivasi. Prestasi adalah bukti keberhasilan. Prestasi belajar adalah hasil terbaik setelah melakukan upaya belajar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendorong keinginan dan keinginan para siswa untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar mereka sehingga tujuan pendidikan yang diharapkan dapat dicapai dan dimasukkan ke dalam kurikulum sekolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan korelasi; maksudnya adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan antara variabel indenpenden dan variabel dependen. dengan sampel 63 orang yang dipilih oleh peneliti sendiri. Hasil penelitian motivasi belajar menunjukkan bahwa rxy = 0,135; P = (-145) (< 0,05), yang menunjukkan bahwa prestasi belajar siswa lebih baik. Ada juga hasil korelasi antara motivasi belajar dan prestasi siswa di SMP Negeri 1 Delitua, dengan angka 0,470 (p < 0,05), yang menunjukkan bahwa hubungan kedua variabel tersebut signifikan.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PERUSAHAAN TONG TJI TEA HOUSE MEDAN
Authors: Laowo Artemas , Sari Inggrit Puspita
Published: August 2024

The advent of the globalization era led to the rise of industrialization in Indonesia. There are many businesses that are flourishing in Indonesia, both domestic and foreign businesses. A growing number of well-run businesses will result in a growing amount of rivalry amongst businesses. Workplace motivation is one of the factors that most negatively affects an organization's ability to function overall. Strong work motivation will result in good work performance. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of work motivation on employees at Tong Tji Tea House Medan. The research methodology used in this study is the quantitative research methodology. The study location is Tong Tji Tea House in Medan. The sample in this study consists of 51 employees of Tong Tji Tea House in Medan. The study's results show that R has a value of 0.353, which indicates that it has a significant correlation of 0.011. R square (R2).
PENGARUH KONSEP DIRI TERHADAP PRILAKU BULLYING PADA SISWA DI SEKOLAH SMK NEGERI 3 MEDAN
Authors: Wulandari Tri , Diafatma Jihan
Published: August 2024

Bullying dapat didefinisikan sebagai perlakuan atau tindakan buruk terhadap seseorang dengan niat baik secara mental maupun fisik terhadap pelakunya. Bullying juga merupakan salah satu masalah sosial yang paling umum terjadi pada anak sekolah. Studi ini berjudul Pengaruh Konsep Diri Terhadap Perilaku Bullying Siswa SMK Negeri 3 Medan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah konsep diri mempengaruhi perilaku terhadap pelaku pelecehan. Studi ini dilakukan di kelas XI SMK Negeri 3 Medan, di mana 57 siswa menjadi sampel dari total 378 siswa. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dan model skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsep diri memengaruhi perilaku pelecehan dengan kategorisasi korelasi yang tinggi. Penemuan tersebut juga menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh konsep diri terhadap perilaku pelecehan memiliki nilai korelasi/hubungan (R) sebesar 0,935. Selain itu, koefisien determinasi, yang merupakan konsekuensi dari suatu variabel bebas, dihitung. Ketika R dikurangi, kita mendapatkan R square (R2) sebesar 0,874, yang menunjukkan bahwa konsep diri mempengaruhi 8,74% varians perilaku bullying pada siswa SMK Negeri 3 Medan, sedangkan faktor lain mempengaruhi sebesar 12,6%.
PENGARUH KEDISIPLINAN TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR PADA SISWA DI SMK NEGERI 8 MEDAN
Authors: Fatimah Wulan Siti , Fauzan K Khairil
Published: August 2024

Disiplin adalah ketaatan seseorang terhadap aturan atau peraturan karena itu didasarkan pada kesadaran pribadi mereka sendiri tanpa tekanan dari luar, yang membantu siswa mengambil tanggung jawab atas perubahan tingkah laku mereka. Phenomena yang terjadi di bidang ini mendorong penelitian ini karena ada beberapa siswa yang memiliki tingkat disiplin yang rendah, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh pelanggaran sering terhadap aturan sekolah, seperti tidak menyelesaikan tugas homework, tidak memakai uniform sekolah yang sesuai, dan tiba di sekolah terlalu dini. Dalam SMK NEGERI 8 Medan, Pengaruh Disiplin Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa menjadi pokok bahasan penelitian ini. Penelitian dilakukan di Kelas XI Jurusan Tata Busana SMK NEGERI 8 Medan dengan menggunakan sampel sebanyak 43 orang dari total 175 orang. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan menggunakan sampling aksidental. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner yang digunakan model skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa di Kelas XI Departemen Mode di SMK NEGERI 8 Medan sangat berkorelasi satu sama lain. Oleh karena itu, temuan menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara keahlian siswa dan hasil belajar mereka. Hubungan yang kuat atau kuat ditunjukkan oleh analisis regression sederhana dengan coefficient of determination 0.000 dengan sig (p>0.05). Ini menunjukkan bahwa disiplin memengaruhi hasil belajar: tingkat tinggi menunjukkan hasil belajar yang lebih baik, sementara tingkat rendah menunjukkan hasil belajar yang lebih buruk.
The Principals’ Influence on the Performance of Primary Teachers for Science Teaching
Authors: Kulathunga Vipula , Keat Ooi B. , Tham Jacqueline
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the influence of principals’ instructional leadership and supervision on the performance of primary-grade teachers and their self-efficacy in teaching science. The principle can influence the child’s science education during the primary grades. To achieve this objective, the researcher gathered data from 375 primary school teachers in the western area of Sri Lanka. This study was conducted utilizing a quantitative approach and the survey method. The chosen method for sampling was stratified random sampling. The sample consists of primary grade instructors from all three stages of basic education. Data was collected using a Google Form questionnaire, which utilized a five-point Likert scale. The data analysis was conducted using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The proposed model suggests that the principal influence (PI) has a weak but significant direct impact on Science teaching performance. The relationship between the principal influence and science teaching performance is partially influenced by the primary teacher’s self-efficacy, which is significantly and moderately high. Principals ought to actively endorse science education projects, allocate resources, and cultivate a positive school atmosphere. Implementing continual professional development programs for principals focused on instructional leadership and supervision can ensure the delivery of high-quality science education in elementary grades. It is recommended that schools and teacher training agencies integrate self-efficacy enhancement measures into teacher training programs. Effective collaboration among educators, school administrators, and policy makers is crucial in establishing a conducive atmosphere for high-quality science education. By considering and manipulating these characteristics, schools can enhance scientific education in the elementary grades and promote superior learning outcomes. Further investigation is necessary to examine the effect of a principal’s influence on the performance of science education.
Data analytics in African banking: A review of opportunities and challenges for enhancing financial services
Authors: Christianah Pelumi Efunniyi  , Angela Omozele Abhulimen  , Anwuli Nkemchor Obiki-Osafiele  , Olajide Soji  Osundare  , Ibrahim Adedeji Adeniran  , Edith Ebele Agu
Published: August 2024

Data analytics is reshaping the landscape of banking in Africa, presenting both significant opportunities and notable challenges. This manuscript provides a comprehensive review of the role of data analytics in enhancing financial services across the continent. The analysis begins by exploring the various applications of data analytics, including credit scoring, fraud detection, customer segmentation, and personalized marketing. These applications have demonstrated substantial potential in driving financial inclusion, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Despite the promising benefits, the implementation of data analytics in African banking is impeded by several challenges. These include limited data quality, regulatory constraints, a shortage of skilled professionals, and infrastructural limitations. The manuscript examines these obstacles in detail and discusses potential strategies for overcoming them, such as investing in technology, fostering collaborative ecosystems, and developing robust regulatory frameworks. Case studies of leading African banks, such as Equity Bank, First National Bank, and Standard Bank, illustrate successful applications of data analytics and highlight the transformative impact on financial services. The review also considers future prospects, including the expansion of mobile and digital banking, the integration of artificial intelligence, and increased collaboration between banks and fintech companies. Overall, while data analytics offers considerable promise for enhancing financial services in Africa, its successful implementation requires addressing existing challenges and leveraging emerging opportunities. The findings underscore the need for a strategic approach to harness data analytics effectively, aiming to drive financial inclusion and foster socio-economic development across the continent.
Keywords:  Data Analytics, African Banking, Financial Inclusion, Credit Scoring, Fraud Detection, Machine Learning.
Education For Children With Special Needs
Authors: Kristian Mander
Published: August 2024

Children have the right to experience an educational system. Education is a fundamental right  for children,  whether the child is healthy or has a health problem. When the medical problem of the child impairs him to learn in a normal school, it is necessary to find alternative forms of study. The fundamental children’s right for education is offered to children with special needs by special schools.This article aims to explain the importance of inclusive education for children with special needs. This statement is based on the fact that children with special needs do not receive proper education like other normal children. This paper opens an understanding and insight into the rights of every citizen, especially children with special needs, to obtain a proper education. To achieve this goal, the author uses a literature study. The literature study in question is that the author reads and records the results of the study of this topic from various library sources such as books, journals, and other key reports. The results of the study show that many parents and the community think that the implementation of inclusive education is too urgent for children with special needs. Therefore, children with special needs often get less attention and do not get the same education rights as normal children.
Keywords : Education, Student, Special need
Determinants of Islamic Financial Planning for Marriage in Generation Z
Authors: Ma’mun Lalu M Masysyath Nawawi , Syamlan Yaser Taufiq , Mohammad Che Adenan
Published: August 2024

Islamic financial planning for marriage is important for Muslims, but is often hampered by high consumptiveness, low financial literacy, and high divorce rates due to financial problems. This study aims to analyze the determinants of Islamic financial planning for marriage in Generation Z. The following is a summary of the section. The variables of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control will affect the dependent variable through the mediation of marriage intention, while financial self-efficacy has a direct effect on Islamic financial planning for marriage. This study was conducted in Jabodetabek with 175 respondents using purposive sampling and analyzed with SEM-PLS. The results showed that financial self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on financial planning for marriage. Attitude, Subjective Norm, and Perceived Behavioural Control also have a positive and significant effect on marriage intention. Marriage intention as an intervening variable has a positive and significant impact on Islamic financial planning for marriage. The findings emphasise the importance of improving financial literacy and providing Islamic financial planning education programs for generation Z to prepare for marriage and reduce the risk of financial problems.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN PADA ERA NEW NORMAL RESTORAN KOREA “KIMCHI-GO” DI SURABAYA
Authors: Farizky Alifiah , Setyawan Adam , Alifatul Mujahadah  , Bakhrul Huda
Published: August 2024

Salah satu budaya yang paling populer saat ini adalah budaya Korea. dari masakan hingga musik. Restoranbertema Korea telah dibuka oleh banyak pebisnis. Gaya hidup masyarakat telah berubah akibat globalisasi, terutamadi kalangan anak muda. Cara hidup yang lebih condong ke cara makan orang Korea merupakan salah satu dampakdari globalisasi. Penelitian ini bermaksud mencari tau apakah kepuasan pelanggan pada restoran Korean Kimchi-godi Surabaya dipengaruhi oleh kualitas pelayanan. Dalam pengolahan data jurnal ini menggunakan non probabilitysampling yang kita uji dengan aplikasi SPSS. Contoh cara peneliti menyebarkan data yang mereka kumpulkan adalahmelalui penyebaran kuesioner online di berbagai platform media sosial. seperti halnya line, Instagram, whatsapp danlain sebagainya. Untuk data yang diperoleh kami hanyalah diambil dari data kuisioner saja dan masih memilikiketerbatasan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jika kepuasan pelanggan dipengaruhi secara positif dan signifikan olehkualitas pelayanan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa selain erat kaitannya dengan menghasilkan keuntungan bagi bisnis,kualitas layanan yang tinggi juga memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Pelanggan lebihpuas dengan perusahaan jika kualitas layanan lebih tinggi.Kata kunci: kualitas pelayanan, kepuasan konsumen, new normal
IMPLEMENTASI PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA PADA PERUSAHAAN DAN MANFAATNYA
Authors: Ilham Akbar Zulfikar  , Fania Mutiara Savitri  , M. Sahab  , Syifa Varah Lila  , Kharom Hija Tuhu
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This article will discuss and analyze the importance of implementing company Human Resource Development (HR), especially in bureaus or travel services that serve the Umrah pilgrimage. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. Data were obtained through interview techniques and literature studies on human resource development in companies. Every company must have workers or employees who are in charge of running the company's operational activities (services). The existence of competition between companies that is increasingly competitive, requires the movers of the company to be more creative, innovative and willing to learn and always make moves so that they continue to experience development. Every company, in this case an Umrah travel agency, needs to have a technology that can support and be useful in carrying out operational activities. In order to optimize the company's service quality, it is necessary to have qualified human resources to mobilize, guarantee and contribute to the smooth operation of the company. Human resources are an important asset for the company because of their central role in the company. As executors of tasks within the company, human resources within the company, namely workers or employees, must be able to make an optimal contribution. To help workers or employees to be able to make an optimal contribution, every company needs to implement development programs either through education or training that will provide opportunities for human resources within the company to continue to improve, develop and enhance individual skills. Human resource development both formally and non-formally is very important for every individual workforce or employee as well as the company. Human resource development is important to increase the ability and knowledge of the workforce or employees so that the company is more competitive both internally and externally and helps build the company's image to a wide audience. It can be seen through research that the umrah travel agency or PT AR RAHMAH TOUR KENDAL has successfully implemented HR development. The results of the study show that human resource development is important for companies because it has a positive influence on service quality and company progress.
Analisis SEO Marketing terhadap Pemasaran Internasional pada Promosi Dagang Asia (Promosia)
Authors: Golan Hasan  , Alzi  , Miftachul Choiri  , Brahmantya Chriswardhana  , Jimmy Tjong
Published: August 2024

Digital marketing is one of the determining factors for the sustainability of a company. Digital marketing is considered efficient and effective for companies in their efforts to reach consumers. One of the digital marketing methods is using a website that aims to display the company profile, types of activities, and what can be offered to consumers. The website serves as a digital marketing medium because it can be accessed online by anyone, anywhere. However, a website also requires regular optimization and development to appear on the main pages of search engines. Therefore, search engine optimization (SEO) is needed to help improve the quality of the website and assist it in appearing on the main pages of search engines, thereby enhancing the niche of a company's profile on the website. This study focuses on the implementation of SEO and its impact analysis on an international export company, namely Promosi Dagang Asia (Promosia). The implementation is carried out using agile methods, and the main goal of this research is to determine the extent of the influence of SEO on the Promosia website.
Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT. X
Authors: Zahra Ardiyani , Ramayani Yusuf
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji hubungan antara Budaya Organisasi dan Kinerja Karyawan di PT. X. Dengan menerapkan metode Analisis Regresi Linear Sederhana, penelitian ini berusaha mengukur sejauh mana Budaya Organisasi mempengaruhi Kinerja Karyawan. Data dikumpulkan melalui survei yang diberikan kepada karyawan PT. X. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Budaya Organisasi memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Kesimpulannya, perusahaan dengan budaya yang kuat cenderung memiliki karyawan yang lebih produktif dan berkinerja tinggi. Beberapa aspek Budaya Organisasi, seperti komunikasi yang terbuka, dukungan terhadap inovasi, dan sistem penghargaan yang adil, terbukti memberikan kontribusi positif yang berarti bagi kinerja karyawan.