bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The roles of Christian parents and the church in sustaining morality among youth in a post-modern age
Authors: Amadi-Nche Church-Hill
Published: November 2023

The 21st Century Christian parents, the church, government and the society is faced with lots of challenges. One of such prevailing challenges is the issue of moral decadence among the youth. The effects of moral decadence as observed in recent times are increase in societal vices such as armed robbery, prostitution, drug trafficking, cyber-crime, e-smoking, fraud, banditry, kidnapping etc. These effects associated with the age of technological advancement have continued to impinge on the development of the Nigerian nation. Thus, this paper centres on the roles of Christian parents and the church in sustaining morality among youth in a Post-modern age. In the face of myriads of societal vices orchestrated by youth with its adverse effects on the Nigerian society, what should the Christian parents and the church do to sustain morality? How can the virtues of integrity, humility, right societal etiquette and conduct be instilled among the youth in the Post-modern era? This is the thrust of this paper. The paper adopts the descriptive method and argues that morality could be sustained in this age of technological advancement if Christian parents and the church rise to their responsibility to teach the youth the place and value of morality in their early age. The paper maintains that through committed education of the youth by their Christian parents and the church, societal vices could be eschewed and virtues instilled. The paper recommends strict discipline, active participation of Christian parents in the upbringing of their youth, and organization of goal-oriented seminars and provision of rehabilitation centres by the church.
Literature of the Black Diaspora and the Performance of Caribbean and African American Aural Texts
Authors: Okakpoturi Ejedaferu Samson
Published: November 2023

The second half of the twentieth century, witnessed a new kind of literature often referred to as "Literature of the Black Diaspora; its appearance and acceptance into mainstream world literature was not without hostilities: overcame what seems like a futile effort, and now a major world literature. One salient feature of literature of the black Diaspora is the representation of aural texts in its composition and reception. This paper is therefore designed to examine the concept and performance of Afro-Caribbean and African American aurality as African legacy and constituent of the Black Literature. This paper, with reference to specific oral and aural texts, discovers that the performance of orality and aurality is a veritable heritage of the Caribbean and African American poetry and this criticism of the black vernacular tradition ranging from the spirituals and blues to jazz, calypso, reggae, hip-hop, gospel, and other contemporary poetic forms indicates that African American and Afro-Caribbean music is particularly rich in mixture of African tradition. The tradition was heralded by the forceful movement of Africans from their native land, through the middle passage, and their ultimate adaptation to a new land. Thus, music is to Africa as the anvil is to the blacksmith, and slavery was the surface on which American and Caribbean music was forged no matter how refined they are now. Aside emotional needs, as with Baldwin and Du Bois, music gives black people ―ability to say ―things‖ that otherwise cannot be said- blurs that boundary between the white man and the black man‖.
Dissent in John Locke: Lessons for Contemporary States in Africa
Authors: Aleke Matthew , Gonjoh Dingbas Danjuma
Published: November 2023

This paper examined John Locke‟s Notion of Dissent in relation to Contemporary States in Africa. Adopting analytic method, the paper argued that violent dissent protest and most forms of disputes in Africa are the result of the bad governance that the people have faced and continue to encounter to this day. The paper observed that that African leaders practice autocracy in the guise of democracy and when faced with organized dissent which is the pillar upon which democracy is built, they routinely employ various kinds of coercive force in the hopes of subduing these challenges rather dialoguing with dissenter. This situation is gradually pushing African towards adopting John Locke‟s dissent notion of violent resistance in their demands for equity justice and fairness from the leaders. With the continent reeling from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and freedom of expression under threat in all the countries, the paper concludes that African leaders should learn to respect the right to dissent in their socio-political engagement with the citizens because never in history of Africa has the use of violence either by the government to stop dissenting activities or dissenters adoption of violence approach has resulted in lasting peace, liberty, and social justice.
Meningkatkan Kinerja Petugas Kebersihan: Studi Kasus Implementasi Sistem Informasi Eksekutif (EIS) dengan Metode Behavior Anchors Rating Scale (BARS)
Authors: Junianto Arwan , Lubis Dharmawan , Febriyanto Febriyanto
Published: November 2023

Pengawasan kinerja petugas kebersihan merupakan elemen kunci dalam menjaga kebersihan dan kenyamanan lingkungan kerja, yang pada gilirannya berdampak pada produktivitas dan kesejahteraan anggota organisasi. Namun, tantangan dalam menerapkan sistem reward and punishment yang efektif seringkali menjadi hambatan. Penelitian ini mengusulkan implementasi Sistem Informasi Eksekutif (EIS) dengan metode Behavior Anchors Rating Scale (BARS) sebagai solusi. EIS memfasilitasi pencatatan absensi, pelaporan pekerjaan, dan penilaian kinerja, memengaruhi Manajer, Reviewer, dan Petugas Kebersihan secara positif. Manajer mengalami peningkatan kinerja karyawan dan kemudahan dalam pemberian reward and punishment dengan tingkat kepuasan mencapai 66,6%. Reviewer merasa terbantu dalam mengawasi kinerja petugas kebersihan dengan tingkat kepuasan mencapai 100%, sedangkan Petugas Kebersihan merasa puas dengan sistem ini, juga dengan tingkat kepuasan 100%. Saran untuk perbaikan meliputi pembaruan fitur, pelatihan yang lebih mendalam, integrasi data yang lebih luas, keamanan data yang ditingkatkan, dan evaluasi berkelanjutan. Dengan langkah-langkah yang tepat, implementasi EIS membawa dampak positif yang signifikan pada efektivitas pengawasan dan pelaksanaan reward and punishment terhadap petugas kebersihan, meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas operasional instansi.
Determinan Brand Loyalty Mobil Toyota
Authors: Elistia Elistia , Aprillia Fenny , Rojuaniah Rojuaniah , Edastama Primasatria
Published: November 2023

Persaingan industri otomotif mengindikasikan perusahaan harus mencapai dan mempertahankan loyalitas pelanggan, oleh karena itu perusahaan penting untuk meningkatkan reputasi merek, keterikatan dan kepuasan terhadap merek, sehingga memperoleh loyalitas merek. Saat ini semakin banyak industri otomotif yang menghadirkan produk mobil yang hampir mirip, untuk itu diperlukan analisis terhadap kepuasan merek, reputasi merek mobil dan keterikatan merek yang baik merupakan faktor yang berkontribusi pada loyalitas merek mobil. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh Brand Satisfaction, Corporate Brand Reputation dan Brand Attachment terhadap Brand Loyalty mobil Toyota. Desain penelitian ini deskriptif kausalitas dengan pendekatan metode kuantitatif dan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling yang diolah dan diuji dengan menggunakan Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Data sampel diperolah sebanyak 237 responden yang sudah menggunakan mobil Toyota di wilayah Jakarta. Temuan penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa Brand Satisfaction dan Corporate Brand Reputation dapat meningkatkan Brand Attachment. Selanjutnya Brand Satisfaction dan Brand Attachment juga dapat meningkatkan Brand Loyalty. Namun, Corporate Brand Reputation tidak signifikan meningkatkan Brand Loyalty. Kontribusi dari penelitian ini dapat memberikan wawasan kepada perusahaan otomotif terutama bagi perusahaan untuk mengembangkan serta merencanakan dan menerapkan strategi pemasaran yang berguna untuk membuat konsumen menjadi loyaltitas terhadap merek mobil Toyota.
Analisis Implementasi SAK ETAP Dalam Penyajian Laporan Keuangan Pada BUMDes Batu Batuah Desa Batu Tojah Kecamatan Barito Tuhup Raya
Authors: Helmawanti Nava , Yusri Yusri , Rezeki Yuliarti , Yanti Sari
Published: November 2023

Penerapan SAK ETAP sebagai pedoman penyajian laporan keuangan masih kurang dipahami oleh pengelola BUMDes maupun pemerintah desa. Laporan keuangan merupakan informasi yang menyajikan kondisi keuangan entitas, yang berisi hasil dari proses akuntansi yang digunakan para pihak berkepentingan dalam mengambil keputusan, laporan keuangan yang disajikan harus sesuai dengan SAK ETAP agar laporan keuangan lebih efektif dan efisien serta dapat diandalkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi SAK ETAP dalam penyajian laporan keuangan pada BUMDes Batu Batuah. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Adapun teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa laporan keuangan yang disajikan belum sesuai dengan SAK ETAP. Laporan keuangan yang disajikan hanya terdiri dari neraca, laporan laba rugi, laporan perubahan modal dan laporan arus kas. BUMDes Batu Batuah tidak menyajikan catatan atas laporan keuangan dalam laporan pertanggungjawaban, serta kurangnya pengetahuan tentang pedoman SAK ETAP diantara pengurus BUMDes. Diharapkan pengurus BUMDes Batu Batuah dapat mengikuti pelatihan ataupun sosialisasi mengenai penyajian laporan keuangan agar penyusunan laporan keuangan sesuai dengan SAK ETAP.

Kata kunci: Penerapan, Laporan Keuangan, BUMDes, SAK ETAP
Tinjauan Sistematis Riset Human Capital Development Pada Kinerja Organisasi Serta Agenda Riset Mendatang
Authors: Amrullah Yusuf Amri , Atmoko Alfriadi Dwi , Hasymi Aditya Maulana , Arif Nurul Ulimaz
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengkaji human capital pada organisasi berdasarkan pada artikel yang sudah terbit sebelumnya. Data diambil dari studi literatur dari database Scopus tahun 2012 sampai dengan tahun 2023 menggunakan Microsoft excel untuk mendukung data analisis dari VOSviewer untuk menganalisa data yang sudah dikumpulkan dengan analisis bibliometrik. Sebagaimana yang dijanjikan oleh teknologi yaitu teknologi menjanjikan kemudahan. VOSviewer digunakan pada penelitian terdahulu digunakan untuk mengetahui terkait dengan afiliasi, kata kunci, penyebaran peneliti dan perkembangan dari tahun ketahun terkait tema yang digunakan yaitu human capital pada kinerja organisasi. Kuesioner, wawancara terstruktur mendalam adalah metode pengumpulan data yang paling banyak digunakan pada riset terdahulu dan tersebar merata di negara berkembang dan maju. Secara umum, Human Capital memiliki titik fokus oleh perkembangan sumber daya manusia secara individu di organisasi dengan anggapan jika hal tersebut adalah bagian investasi dengan membelaki pelatihan serta pendidikan guna meningkatkan kompetensi dalam individu. Apabila setiap individu mempunyai keyakinan pada setiap prosesnya maka dapat meningkatkan motivasi bekerja di perusahaan serta hal tersebut tentu dapat meningkatkan keberlangsungan hidup organisasi jangka Panjang.
Analisis Ukuran Perusahaan Dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Timelines Dengan Good Corporate Governance Sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Dewianawati Dwi , Agustina Ratna , Indrianto Dian , Puspitasari Novrina
Published: November 2023

Semua perusahaan go public diwajibkan untuk menyampaikan laporan keuangan yang disusun sesuai dengan standar akuntansi keuangan dan telah diaudit oleh akuntan publik yang terdaftar di Otoritas Jasa Keuangan.. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh ukuran perusahaan dan profitabilitas terhadap timelines melalui Good Corporate Government Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan Perbankan yang dipublikasikan di Bursa Efek Indonesia dengan sampel sebanyak 23 perusahaan perbankan dari tahun 2015-2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan Partial Least Square (PLS) Masing – masing hipotesis tersebut dianalisis menggunakan software Smart PLS 3.0 untuk menguji hubungan antar variabel. Hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan, maka disimpulkan hal sebagai berikut : Profitabilitas berpengaruh terhadap Good Corporate Government dengan mendapatkan dukungan arah pengaruh yang positif di dalam penelitian ini. Ukuran Perusahaan berpengaruh terhadap Good Corporate Government dengan mendapatkan dukungan arah pengaruh yang positif dalam penelitian ini. Profitabilitas berpengaruh terhadap Timeliness dengan mendapatkan dukungan arah pengaruh yang positif di dalam penelitian ini.Ukuran Perusahaan berpengaruh terhadap Timeline” dengan mendapatkan dukungan arah pengaruh yang negatif di dalam penelitian ini. Good Corporate Government berpengaruh terhadap Timeliness
Mendorong Pilihan Berkelanjutan: Eco Labeling, Eco Branding, Dan Dampaknya Terhadap Green Purchase Intentions dan Consumer Behaviour
Authors: Putri Viajeng Purnama
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh eco-labeling, eco branding, dan Dampaknya terhadap Niat Membeli Ramah Lingkungan dan Perilaku Konsumen. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 125 orang. penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan Partial Least Squares (PLS) sebagai alat analisis utama. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu eco-labeling berpengaruh terhadap green purchase intention, eco branding berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap green purchase intention, green purchase intention berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap consumer behaviour, green purchase intention memediasi hubungan antara eco-labeling terhadap consumer behaviour dan green purchase intention memediasi hubungan antara eco-branding terhadap consumer behaviour.
Optimalisasi Peningkatan Kinerja Usaha “CV. Bolu Ketan Mendut” Terhadap Daya Saing Bisnis
Authors: Rahmawati Risma
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi optimalisasi kinerja bisnis dan strategi apa saja yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kinerja oleh CV. Bolu Ketan Mendut dengan nama brand “IT’S ME TIME SNACK” untuk dapat bersaing dan bertahan dalam meningkat daya saing. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Manajemen kinerja CV. Bolu Ketan Mendut telah dioptimalkan. Salah satu bentuk pengoptimalan perusahaan, yaitu melalui perbaikan struktur organisasi. Ketidakefektifan dan tidak efisiensinya struktur organisasi yang didukung oleh kurangnya persediaan bahan baku. Perusahaan melakukan evaluasi dengan mengoptimalkan kinerja bisnis berupa penyusunan struktruk organisasi baru serta penetapan jadwal pembelian bahan baku yang sistematis serta menggunakan analisis SWOT berbasis BSC (Balance Scorecard) sebagai analisa strategi peningkatan kinerja perusahaan guna meningkatkan dan menguatkan daya saing perusahaan.
Pengaruh Transparency, Accountability, Partisipasi Masyarakat Terhadap Pengelolaan Dana Desa Di Kecamatan Manyar Kabupaten Gresik
Authors: Hidayatullah Syahrul
Published: November 2023

Pengelolaan Dana Desa yang sesuai dengan aturan adalah dengan menerapkan Prinsip Good Governance dengan adanya aspek Transparency, Accountability, dan Partisipasi Masyarakat. Penelitian ini ditujukan guna mengetahui adanya pengaruh Transparency, Accountability, dan Partisipasi Masyarakat terhadap Pengelolaan Dana Desa di Kecamatan Manyar, Kabupaten Gresik. Terdapat 80 orang responden yang diambil dengan cara purposive sampling dengan menentukan  beberapa kriteria yaitu: Para aparatur dan pejabat tim yang melakukan Pengelolaan Dana Desa yakni, KaDes, SekDes, BenDes, Kasi Program, serta warga desa yang mengetahui dan memahami terkait Pengelolaan Dana Desa. Data dikumpulkan dengan menyebarkan angket atau kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda. Didapatkan hasil bahwasannya terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara Transparency, Accountability, dan Partisipasi Masyarakat terhadap Pengelolaan Dana Desa di Kecamatan Manyar Kabupaten Gresik dilihat dari  nilai probabilitas  0,000 ? 0,05
Influence of Utilization of Management Information System on Project Monitoring and Evaluation: A Case Study of Survivors Fund, Rwanda
Authors: Rafiki Ndayitegeye , Nyabuga Douglas , Alfred Mukuru
Published: November 2023

The study examined how the utilization of Management Information Systems influences monitoring and evaluation in an organization, by taking into account the Survivors Fund in Rwanda as a case study. The study analyzed the effectiveness and efficiency of the MIS, report, services, hardware, software, and process factors that influence the effectiveness and efficiency of Monitoring and Evaluation at SURF, Rwanda. The target population included 293 beneficiaries, 8 Field officers, 1 ICT Manager, and 1 Project Manager. Data was collected through questionnaires, interview guides, and secondary documented literature.The Multiple Regression Analysis showed a strong positive correlation between the independent variables (flexibility of the system, regular employee training on MIS infrastructure, adequate edit, balance, and internal control checks) and the dependent variable (timely results and feedback). The coefficient of determination (r2) was 1, indicating that 100% of the total variation in Y could be explained by the stochastic multiple regression equation model. The study also found a positive correlation between the independent variables (system use of hardware, compatibility with other standards appliances and software, completeness, clarity, organization of documentation, app providers' accessibility, quality product support) and the dependent variable (economic use of M&E resources). The coefficient of determination (r2) was 0.200, suggesting that 20% of the total variation in Y could be explained by the model, while the remaining 80% was due to unexplained factors. The study recommends Survivors Fund, Rwanda to check with the system provider and update the system with a consistent interface and compatibility with various devices. Additionally, the system should provide machine utilization reports.
The Impact of Inflation Rate and Interest Rate on Islamic and Conventional Banking in Afghanistan
Authors: Nikzad Tareq
Published: November 2023

Since the first bank was established in 1933, Afghanistan's banking sector has seen a number of variations but hasn't been able to grow to its full potential because of the civil war. The implementation of dual banks in Afghanistan is investigated in this study in relation to the effects of inflation and interest rates. This research took data from World Bank Data (WBD) over a period of nineteen years. For the banking sector, inflation, which is the general rise in prices of goods and services over time, presents considerable difficulties. The objectives of this research are to analyze the effect of inflation and interest rates on conventional and Islamic banks in Afghanistan, identify potential differences between these two banking models, and provide insights for policymakers and practitioners. A mixed-methods approach is used in the research to analyze quantitative data and qualitatively examine the unique difficulties that banks in Afghanistan's economic atmosphere encounter. The findings contribute to the understanding of the relationship between interest rate, inflation rate, and the performance of both banking systems in Afghanistan. The paper concludes with recommendations for policymakers and banking institutions to enhance the stability and growth of the banking sector in Afghanistan. Interest is described as "a prefixed rate for use or borrowing of money" from an Islamic perspective. This "prefixed rate," known in Islamic economics as "riba," has been described as "something undesirable." Furthermore, by using the time series regression data technique on the annual data from 2003 to 2021, this research examines the effect of CPI inflation rate and interest rate of Banking in Afghanistan.
Adaptation in the New Normal: Middle-Aged Teaching Employees’ Experiences in a Philippine State-Funded University
Authors: Jacinto John Wayne V. , Ochotorena Corazon B.
Published: November 2023

The paper used a phenomenological approach to explore adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of middle-aged teaching employees at a state-funded university in Dapitan City, Philippines. Their experiences were categorized into three themes, the new normal, challenges in the new normal, and adaptation. The new normal is described as the combination of old and new technology; the adoption of new instructional modalities; the limitation of school activities; and a new form of work environment. The employees also faced challenges such as limitation in knowledge and access to educational technology, disengaged students, physical and mental limitations due to age, poor internet connectivity, students’ academic dishonesty, travel and institutional restriction, financial incapacity, difficulty and misperformed tasks, and an abrupt transitioning process. Conversely, adaptation is described as technological preparation, extended support, time extension, change of activities, new instructional modalities, course leniency, acceptance of reality, reaching out, and learning. Their experiences revealed that adaptation to the new normal did not come smoothly among middle-aged teaching employees since personal and institutional factors were considered. Though age matters in their adaptation, it did not hinder them from moving forward and becoming active individuals in the teaching-learning process. Further, it is recommended that higher education institutions create a specialized or more age-appropriate training program for middle-aged teaching employees in cases where disruptions occur.
Income Tax Policy Over Digital Companies: Study in Indonesia
Authors: Cahyadini Amelia , Adharani Yulinda , Putri Sherly Ayuna
Published: November 2023

This study was conducted to examine and find the application of the digital company’s Income Tax imposition based on the principle of effectivity. In addition, this study was also carried out to determine the Income Tax Regulation on digital companies to realize tax sovereignty in the digital economy era, especially for Indonesia. To obtain data and information in this study, the authors used qualitative research methods. Considering that income tax has been regulated in Indonesian laws, this study uses a juridical normative approach, without neglecting empirical facts that occur in the development of the digital economy. The constraints of digital company income tax in Indonesia can be categorized into three main things, namely tax awareness, rational attitude, and the condition of tax law in Indonesia. To overcome this, the government can determine policies that are comprehensive in nature regarding digital company services both regarding the rights and obligations of operating in Indonesia, including regarding income tax obligations by taking into OECD consensus.
Rancangan Aplikasi Layanan Aspirasi Masyarakat Berbasis Web
Authors: Lubis Melda Novita Sari , Handira Dysa , Hasugian Abdul Halim
Published: November 2023

Masyarakat pada umumnya pasti mempunyai suara yang ingin disampaikan pada pihak lain, tidak terkecuali pada SAMSAT Medan Utara. Namun kenyataannya, hingga saat ini masih banyak suara masyarakat yang tidak terucapkan dan tidak tersampaikan kepada pihak SAMSAT Medan Utara. Hal tersebut dikarenakan adanya batasan waktu dan sarana untuk menyampaikan suara tersebut. Suara yang dimaksud berupa aspirasi-aspirasi masyarakat, baik itu dalam segi positif maupun negatif, yang pastinya akan menjadi koreksi tersendiri bagi pihak SAMSAT Medan Utara agar bisa memaksimalkan progres kerjanya. Hal inilah yang menjadi latar belakang penulis untuk melakukan penelitian ini, dengan merancang aplikasi layanan aspirasi masyarakat berbasis web yang nantinya dapat digunakan di SAMSAT Medan Utara. Pembuatan rancangan aplikasi yang akan dibangun ini menggunakan Metode Waterfall Model dalam pengembangan sistemnya, adapun perangkat pendukung untuk merancang aplikasi ini yaitu PHP, UML, XAMPP, dan MYSQL. Hasil yang diharapkan dari perancangan aplikasi ini yaitu untuk membuat masyarakat dapat memberikan tanggapan berupa aspirasi kepada SAMSAT Medan Utara terkait kepuasan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan SAMSAT Medan Utara.
Beban Pengasuhan (Caregiver Burden) Orang Tua Pada Anak Dengan Retardasi Mental
Authors: Mustikawati Neti
Published: November 2023

Abstrak. Orang tua merupakan pengasuh (care giver) utama anak dengan retardasi mental (RM). Anak dengan RM membutuhkan perawatan yang komprehensif dengan melibatkan banyak displin ilmu dan dalam jangka waktu yang lama. Kondisi ini bisa menimbulkan dampak bagi keluarga terutama orang tua sebagai pengasuh utama baik secara fisik, psikologis, dan sosial ekonomi, kondisi ini dapat disebut dengan beban pengasuhan (caregiver burden). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi beban pengasuhan (caregiver burden) orang tua pada anak dengan RM. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan di SLB Negeri Wiradesa dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 110. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner Zarit Caregiver Burden Assessment (Short, 12-items). Penelitian menunjukkan hasil bahwa sebagian besar responden 62,7% masuk dalam kategori beban pengasuhan ringan sampai sedang, 20% beban pengasuhan tinggi, dan 17,3% tidak ada beban pengasuhan sampai ringan. Beban pengasuhan ringan sampai sedang dan tinggi dapat menimbukan dampak pada pengasuh berupa caregiver burnout atau stress akibat pengasuhan jangka panjang oleh sebab itu perlu dilakukan berbagai upaya pencegahan dengan berbagai intervensi dengan melibatkan pihak sekolah seperti dengan mengajarkan manajemen stress.

 

Kata kunci: Beban pengasuhan, Retardasi mental

 

Parental Caregiver Burden in Children with Mental Retardation

 

Abstract . Parents are the main caregivers for children with mental retardation (RM). Children with RM require comprehensive treatment involving many disciplines and over a long period of time. This condition can have an impact on the family, especially parents as the main caregivers, both physically, psychologically and socio-economically. This condition can be called the caregiving burden. This study aims to identify the caregiver burden of parents in children with RM. The method used in this research is descriptive. The research was conducted at the Wiradesa State Special School with a total of 110 respondents. Data collection was carried out using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Assessment questionnaire (Short, 12-items). The research showed that the majority of respondents, 62.7%, fell into the category of light to moderate caregiving burden, 20% had high caregiving burden, and 17.3% had no to light caregiving burden. Light to moderate and high caregiving burdens can have an impact on caregivers in the form of caregiver burnout or stress due to long-term caregiving, therefore it is necessary to carry out various preventative efforts with various interventions involving the school, such as teaching stress management.

 

 Keywords: Caregiver Burden, Mental Retardation
COMUNICACIÓN CORPORATIVA Y SU IMPACTO EN LAS OPERACIONES EMPRESARIALES COMO PARTE DE LA GESTIÓN DEL CONOCIMIENTO EN LAS PYMES PROMOTORAS DE LA SEGURIDAD VIAL
Authors: González Tejedor Mavis Beli , Campos Portugal Pompilio Alexis , Cerrud Álvarez Franklin
Published: November 2023

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo conocer el impacto de la comunicación corporativa en las operaciones empresariales como parte de la gestión del conocimiento en las pymes, promotoras de la seguridad vial ante la interacción de tres variables importantes que llevan a las empresas a alcanzar el logro de sus objetivos y metas. Clima, cultura y comunicación organizacional son variables que suministran los resultados empresariales y generan competencias específicas y ventajas competitivas, mediante la gestión del conocimiento para la innovación, con el uso apropiado de un proceso comunicativo y su influencia en las operaciones empresariales. Para alcanzar los objetivos propuestos en la investigación, se utiliza como público meta los dueños de las empresas dedicadas a la promoción de la seguridad vial, miembros de la Asociación Iberoamericana de Educación y Formación Vial (AICEFOV) y los empleados que integran estas empresas. El recorrido de esta investigación nos permite plasmar una metodología en un contexto cualitativo analítico descriptivo; un fundamento teórico que permite presentar conceptos sobre las variables estudiadas, los resultados producto de un instrumento (cuestionario) aplicado tanto a los dueños de empresas como a los empleados y que está conformado de 10 preguntas cerradas. En la discusión, se realiza un análisis general que permite destacar la interacción de las tres variables y su vinculación al desarrollo de las empresas y la gestión del conocimiento. Esta investigación es un esfuerzo para que los actores que conforman las pymes del sector de la seguridad vial puedan enterarse de la realidad que ellos experimentan y, que, en muchas ocasiones afecta, de manera directa, el desarrollo y el crecimiento empresarial de estas importantes empresas.
CARACTERÍSTICAS Y PERCEPCIÓN DE LOS GRADUADOS DE LA CARRERA DE PSICOLOGÍA CLÍNICA
Authors: Lozano Chaguay Silvia del Carmen , Moran Borja Lila Maribel , Peralta Vera Pedro Julio , Paredes Murillo Oscar Eduardo
Published: November 2023

Con el objetivo de conocer las características y la percepción que tienen los graduados durante su formación profesional en la Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo, en relación a las competencias adquiridas y las demandas en el mercado laboral, se llevó a cabo un proceso de Seguimiento a los graduados de la Carrera de Psicología Clínica de la Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas Sociales y de la Educación del periodo académico noviembre 2020 – marzo 2021. Para este efecto se empleó una investigación de tipo no experimental, con un diseño de carácter descriptivo, mediante el empleo de la encuesta de diagnóstico SAG00 que fue aplicada 58 graduados, a través del Sistema de Seguimiento a Graduados. Se estableció que el mayor porcentaje de graduados son del sexo femenino (70,69%) y el 37,93%, son del Cantón Babahoyo, donde el 70,69% pertenecen a la zona urbana y el 29,31% pertenecen a la zona rural. El 91,38% esta satisfecho por haber desarrollado varias competencias generales, el  98,27% se siente satisfecho con el cuerpo docente por la capacidad para articular la teoría con la práctica profesional. En relacion a la situacion laboral, el 98,28% de los graduados se encuentran desempleados. El 81,03% se siente identificados afectivamente con la institución. Sobre la accesibilidad a los espacios académicos y sanitarios, el 32,76% considera que es poco satisfactorio, el 51,72% considera que es satisfactorio y el 15,51% considera que es muy satisfactorio. Los resultados descritos en este estudio, son base fundamental para el proceso de toma de decisiones.
Educating secondary school learners on nonviolence using a transformative approach to reduce violence in a Zimbabwean secondary school
Authors:   , Moyo Dorothy
Published: November 2023

Zimbabwe is facing increased violence by and against learners at institutions of learning. As part of efforts to reduce school violence, this study sought to educate learners on non-violence, using a transformative approach to learning. The aim of the study was to build a culture of peace at the school of study. To achieve this, the study used a participatory action research approach to address the problem and find solutions. The study was informed by Lederach’s Conflict Transformation theory and Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems theory. Twenty-four learners and four teachers were purposively sampled to participate in the study. Data was collected using questionnaires administered at the beginning of the study to 274 learners and 20 teachers. In addition, focus group discussions, interviews and observations were used to collect data. Working with participants, an intervention to address the problem was planned, implemented and evaluated. The intervention that was put in place was a peace club. Experiential learning was the pedagogy used by the peace club. To reinforce peace club learning peace club members attended a two-day workshop on conflict resolution and transformation. Quantitative data was analysed using percentages and reported in graphs and tables. Qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis and reported in narrative form with the use of thick descriptions. The study was evaluated for short term outcomes and the finding of the study revealed that learners can be taught non-violent ways of resolving conflict. The main reason learners resort to violence as a way of resolving conflict is because they have not been taught non-violent alternative methods. Learners are brought up in violent settings, at home, school and wider community and as they develop, they learn that violence is a means to an end and the only way of resolving conflict. Since violence is learnt, it can also be unlearnt
Agroecological justification of winter wheat cultivation techniques on gray forest soils of the Central Chernozem region
Authors:   Kursk State Agricultural Academy named after I.I. Ivanov, Trufanova Anastasia , Dolgopolova Natalia
Published: November 2023

Studies of gray forest soils used for cultivation in the grain-tillage crop rotation in the Kursk region are presented. Based on the research results, a conclusion is made about the problems of gas exchange in gray forest soil in the study region. The quality of agriculture in the conditions of the research site meets the standards and the indicators of the content of various forms of nitrogen are within the normal range for the formation of a high-quality winter wheat crop. Keywords: GRAY FOREST SOIL, WINTER WHEAT, MINERAL NUTRITION, FUNGICIDE, HERBICIDE, SOIL NITRATES
Ecological rationing of trace elements in water treatment
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Agricultural Academy named after K.A. Timiryazev, Filippov Sergey , Mochunova Natalia
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the problems of ecological regulation of waters used in agriculture. The main elements involved in the production of crop production and soil-forming processes are analyzed, the need to improve the principles of environmental regulation in accordance with modern methods of agriculture is discussed. Based on the analysis of modern methods of water purification, a baromembrane water treatment plant capable of correcting the ion balance is proposed. Keywords: WATER, WATER PURIFICATION, MEMBRANES, ECOLOGY, BAROMEMBRANE METHOD, AGRICULTURE, QUALITY
Light pulses flashed to Atta cephalotes face for control in fruit trees
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, km 38.5 carretera México-Texcoco, Chapingo, Texcoco Edo. de México. C. P. 56230, Hahn-Schlam Federico , Bolaños-Sánchez Claudia ,   Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, km 38.5 carretera México-Texcoco, Chapingo, Texcoco Edo. de México. C. P. 56230
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Worker ants follow paths to fed their nest and their eyes require to adapt themselves under light intensity variations. Objective: This proposal aims to study the effect of different illumination techniques in a trail and force ants to change of trajectory before feeding from a tree. Methodology: Ants walking through a trail were illuminated by one of 3 different ways: light fed from the top L300 arrays, light reflected by a mirror or by a precise eye flashing system. Frequency, pulse-width and light intensity were controlled studying as variables collision, adaptation time and recovery time. Results: The precise illuminator at 300 lx never damaged the ant visual system. As it was increased to 900 lx the forerunner ant collided and presented adaptation problems up to 1169s. It was pushed to the trail end by another ant. When two ants collided they finished returning to the trail entrance. Study limitations: The reflected mirror system is useful at laboratory level, but its application is dependent on ant size and speed. Originality: The system was able to determine a lightning system to ensure that ants do not climb fruit trees. L300 arrays are economic and practical to optimize its use in field. Conclusions: Light affects ants as they travel through the trail. A L300 array placed horizontally at the trail-end, diverted ants’ direction from the main path in all the tests. It is dependent on light intensity, frequency and pulse-width
Influence of pH and the Insulation of Reactor on The Biogas Production of Livestock Waste by Batch Anaerobic Reactor
Authors: Muetaz Mohammed Muetaz Mohammed , Boghandora Sulaiman Boghandora , Hassan Razena Hassan , Jirhiman Abraheem Jirhiman , Ali  Ahmeedah Ali  Ahmeedah
Published: November 2023

This study presents the improved biogas production by determining the optimum pH and insulation reactor from cow, sheep, and poultry manure (which are the most available in our location). The experiment was carried out in 2000 mL digester put in the water bath at 37 ˚C. The mixing ratio of animal manure and water used was 1:1 in 12 days of Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT). Produced gas was measured by the volumetric water replacement method. The optimum pH will be chosen in the experimental test with different pH ranges in the first phase. Three set-ups were prepared with different pHs (6.5, 7, 7.5).The results showed that the pH had significant effects on biogas yield, where pH7 had the highest biogas production and pH 6.5 is the lowest. The second phase, investigated the effect of the insulation of the reactor on the biogas yield. The biogas was produced from an insulated reactor higher than the photoreactor because of the growth of algae which produces oxygen in the photoreactor. Therefore, it is given that the study which gave a maximum yield of biogas from the batch digestion process might be met the future energy demand.
Hybrid System Modeling for Renewable Energy Sources
Authors: Rtemi Laila , El-Osta Wedad , Attaiep Ahmad
Published: November 2023

The main goal of this study is to design optimize and design a hybrid wind/PV solar power system to provide the premises of the Libyan Center for Solar Energy Research Center (LCSERS) with the required energy and investigates its technical and economic feasibility. HOMER simulation program is used to design the off-grid and assess the feasible solution and economic cost. The power systems are optimized based on the electricity load, climatic data sources, the economics of the power components, and other parameters in which the total Net Present Cost (NPC) must be minimized to select an economically feasible power system. Moreover, other parameters like a renewable fraction, capacity shortage, Cost of Energy (COE), and excess electricity, were also considered to check the technical capability. Sensitivity analysis of the most influential variables has been considered in four scenarios of capacity shortage. In the off-grid hybrid system, the best option is the fourth scenario, where the capacity shortage is 5% of the 60,385.6 kWh/yr electric load, peaking at 43.45 kw, because the lowest COE is 0.222 $ and the NPC is 168,173 $. The system consists of a 20 kW PV, one turbine of 25 kW, and 72 Hoppecke batteries of 1500.Ah each. The annual share of wind energy was 77%, and solar energy was 22.9%. The estimated excess of electricity was 58.3%.
Carbon and Energy Life Cycle Analysis of Wind Energy Industry in Libya
Authors: Mohammed Suhaylah Mohammed , Nassar Yasser , El-Osta Wedad , J. El-Khozondar Hala , Miskeen Abdulhakeem , Basha Ali
Published: November 2023

By analyzing a wide range of energy, economic, and environmental variables for a variety of attractive locations in Libya, the study established the fundamentals of localizing the wind energy business in Libya. The estimate of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factor resulting from the conversion of wind energy into electric energy also includes the quantity of GHG emissions from cement manufacturing and transportation, as well as manufacturing (for various wind turbine manufacturers), sea transportation of wind energy equipment from the site of manufacture to the port of Tripoli, land transportation to the location of the wind energy farm, and calculating the energy and emissions used for recycling recyclable materials and for transportation. Hourly climate data over a 25-year period (1995-2020) were gathered from the SolarGis climate information portal. For many viable wind energy production locations in Libya, the System Advisor Model (SAM) software was used to calculate the productivity of wind farms with a 100 MW capacity. The study's findings showed that the Gamesa turbine, whose capital cost was around (146,916,400 dollars), had the best economic and environmental indices. The GHG emission rates for all the cities that were targeted ranged from 24-63g GHG/kWh. The time needed for carbon to recover ranged from 5.5 to 14.5 months. The expected energy payback time was 14 to 22 months. An LCOE's production costs ranged from 4.8 to 11.1 cents per kWh.
Effects of Exchange Rate on Performance of Equity Funds in Kenya
Authors: Shitemi Sophie , Maingi Muli , Egessa Robert
Published: November 2023

In recent years, Kenya has witnessed significant growth in both the quantity and scale of diversified equity mutual funds. Despite this expansion, their performance has not surpassed that of their benchmark, specifically the market return on a risk-adjusted basis. This assessment is based on various performance measures, including the Sharpe ratio. Poor performance of mutual funds in Kenya discourages individual and corporate investors, in addition to hindering the realization of Vision 2030. Investors believe that information on past performance can be used to predict future performance. The extent to which macro-economic variables affect the performance of mutual funds is unclear. Some scholars show a positive correlation, while others show a negative correlation between the variables. Other factors that had an impact on the overall economic climate, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the uncertainty in Kenya's political environment as a result of its general elections, made the situation even more unpredictable. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the exchange rate on the performance of equity mutual funds in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive and correlational research design. The target population was 23 equity funds licensed by the Capital Market Authority, of which eleven were sampled through a census. The study relied on secondary data from the Central Bank of Kenya, the Capital Markets Authority, and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics between 2018 and 2022. Panel data analysis was used. Descriptive statistics, encompassing measures such as mean and standard deviation, were employed in the analysis. Additionally, inferential statistics, specifically panel regression, were conducted. A static linear panel model was constructed to elucidate the relationship between independent variables and the dependent variable, which in this context is financial performance. The data was organized and presented in tables. Notably, the results indicated a noteworthy negative relationship between the exchange rate and the financial performance of equity funds. The findings of this research are of great importance to policymakers, managers of equity funds, and the scholarly community at large. It will be of significance to researchers and future scholars who might need to refer to it and build on it for further research. The study recommended that equity fund managers should invest in both domestic and foreign portfolios to diversify the risk associated with exchange rates.
A JUDICIALIZAÇÃO COMO FERRAMENTA DE ACESSO A DIREITOS RELACIONADOS À SAÚDE: UMA ANÁLISE BIBLIOGRÁFICA E QUALITATIVA
Authors: Oliveira Fernanda Lemos de , Salgado Buenã Porto
Published: November 2023

Este artigo explora a relação entre o direito à saúde, a judicialização e as políticas públicas no contexto brasileiro. Através de uma metodologia de pesquisa que envolve análise bibliográfica, descritiva e qualitativa, este estudo examina dados de fontes como PubMed, Scielo e BVS no período de 2013 a 2022. O objetivo é investigar o uso da via judicial como meio de acesso a direitos relacionados à saúde e compreender o papel do Judiciário e os impactos da judicialização da saúde. Os resultados indicam que a judicialização da saúde tornou-se uma prática comum no Brasil, com indivíduos recorrendo ao Judiciário para garantir acesso a tratamentos e medicamentos. Isso ocorre devido à falta de recursos e à infraestrutura inadequada do sistema de saúde. O Judiciário, ao assumir o papel de árbitro, busca equilibrar o direito individual à saúde com as limitações financeiras do Estado, levantando questões sobre a separação dos poderes e a interferência nas políticas públicas, já que a formulação de políticas econômicas e sociais não é atribuição do Judiciário. Embora a judicialização da saúde possa ser vista como uma estratégia para garantir direitos fundamentais, ela também traz desafios, como o acesso desigual aos serviços de saúde e o impacto financeiro sobre o sistema de saúde. Portanto, é necessário buscar um equilíbrio entre o direito à saúde e a capacidade do Estado de fornecer serviços adequados. Em conclusão, este estudo destaca a importância de políticas públicas eficientes e bem estruturadas para garantir o acesso universal à saúde, reduzindo a necessidade de recorrer ao Judiciário. Além disso, enfatiza a necessidade de diálogo entre os poderes Executivo, Legislativo e Judiciário para enfrentar os desafios da judicialização da saúde e garantir a efetivação do direito à saúde para todos os cidadãos.
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL DE PACIENTES GESTANTES QUE OPTARAM PELA CESÁREA ELETIVA PELO SISTEMA ÚNICO DE SAÚDE EM UMA MATERNIDADE DE CASCAVEL, PARANÁ
Authors: Nogueira Gabriela de Freitas , Silva Maciel Costa , Valle Junior Rafael Dalla
Published: November 2023

As cesarianas eletivas podem estar associadas a maiores riscos para a mãe, devido à infecção puerperal e hemorragias pós-parto, assim como maiores riscos perinatais, como a prematuridade tardia, o que resulta em maior possibilidade de complicações respiratórias e baixo peso nesses recém-nascidos, o que causa uma preocupação nos profissionais de saúde. Com o aumento exponencial do número de cesáreas realizadas no Brasil, o presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar o perfil de gestante que optaram realizar parto cesárea eletiva por desejo materno em uma Maternidade no Hospital São Lucas na cidade de Cascavel, a partir de um estudo transversal com formulários apresentados a essas pacientes, visto que as cesáreas a desejo materno podem estar relacionadas a maiores riscos a mãe. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, descritivo, transversal, realizado em uma maternidade do município de Cascavel, Paraná, a partir de dados coletados por meio de um questionário em grupo de gestantes que optaram pela cesárea eletiva. A amostra final incluiu 30 gestantes, cujo perfil correspondia a mulheres com idade média de 26 anos, predominantemente de etnia branca, com ensino médio completo e estado civil casadas. Nota-se que 81,3% das gestantes da amostra haviam passado por uma cesárea anterior, o que sugere uma influência significativa na escolha pela cesárea eletiva. É importante destacar que 25% das gestantes que tinham histórico de parto vaginal prévio relataram ter experienciado um parto traumático anteriormente, um dado que merece atenção e intervenção para melhorar a experiência das gestantes durante o parto.