bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Teaching English as a Second Language in Nigeria: The Total Physical Response Option for Beginners
Authors: Sama Dr. (Mrs.) K. M.
Published: August 2023

This paper examines learning English in an adverse situation especially in Nigeria where a second language is used as the language of instruction. It focuses on Total Physical Response (T.P.R) as one of the teaching strategies that can enhance the learning of English as a second language in Nigeria. The concept, the historical background of TPR and its efficacy in promoting effective acquisition and learning of English language in comparison with other traditional methods was unveiled. This technique of language teaching tends to teach vocabularies and develop listening comprehension through some simple commands by the instructor (teacher) and responses by the learners which served as a replica to the mother tongue or first language acquisition process. The paper discusses the relationship between Total Physical Response and the learning of English language most especially as it relates to beginners in the language. The stages involved in the strategy to make meaningful impact were as well explained. The paper also examines the benefit of TPR in a typical English as a second language class and the basic steps to follow for its effective utilization dwelling on its psychological perspective in which language acquisition is viewed to initially start with psychomotor activities before the language is used in a spoken situation. It is the position of the paper that an effective English language teacher must take into cognizance some salient issues to effectively utilize the strategy optimally. This is in tandem with the principle of using psychomotor activities in a four walled classroom with a single teacher and a large number of learners as is the case in the Nigerian situation. Thus, precaution must be taken to guard against turning the class into a rowdy and disorganized one in order to tap the benefit of the strategy to lay a sound foundation in the target language.
A study of the Effect of the Weight of a Fixed-Bed Adsorption Column for Removal of Ferrous Iron (Fe2+) in Groundwater using Activated Carbon
Authors: Digieneni Yousuo , Sunday Igbani , Ekiokeowei Oyazimo Clevis
Published: August 2023

The study involves the simulation of a fixed-bed adsorption column with COMSOL Multiphysics software. The bed of the Adsorption column was filled with only activated carbon to absorb the ferrous Iron. The equilibrium and dynamic model equations of the Langmuir adsorption isotherm and fixed-bed adsorption column were used and inputted into the COMSOL Multiphysics software. Line graphs and 2D surface plots were generated from the software after the simulation. Simulated result showed that increase in the weight of the bed could increase the bed performance and indicated that about 28 days’ operative performance of the bed could be achieved for a bed weight of 1500kg and particle size of 0.001m.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Hepatitis B among Clinical Medical Students at Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital
Authors: I. G. Eyisi , C. Nwachukwu , I. A Njelita , J. Akabuike , C. S. Eyisi
Published: August 2023

Hepatitis, a term used to describe liver inflammation has 5 identified strains (A, B, C, D and E). Hepatitis B infection, a disease caused by hepatitis B virus, is a major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinomas. It is a highly infectious disease that is responsible for numerous deaths worldwide. It is transmitted through contact with infected body fluids like blood, semen, vaginal fluid and mucus membrane. This makes unprotected sex, blood transfusion and perinatal transfusion, the major means of transfusion. Medical students, who are part of health workers, are at greater risk of the infection than the general public. So, this research is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Medical students’ towards hepatitis B. Sample size was estimated based on the findings of knowledge regarding hepatitis B among Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital clinical medical students. A self-administered questionnaire that was written in English was used as instrument for data collection in this study. Descriptive analyses followed by normality test using statistical tests like Chi-square and Spearman’s correlation were used to analyze the data. The overall response rate was 86.91%. Out of 352 respondents, 199 (56.5%) were males and the 153 (43.5%) were females, all of which were within the ages of 20 and 40 years. There were significant positive correlation between knowledge and practice towards hepatitis B were 0.81 with P value <0.001 and 0.225 with P value <0.001 respectively. Correlation between attitude and practice towards hepatitis B is 0.312 p-value <0.004, thus, showing that more respondents have more knowledge of hepatitis B. The results showed that the percentages of medical students who knew more about hepatitis B were generally typical. A little over half of the respondents have a good attitude towards the disease.
Service Differentiation and Customer Patronage of Deposit Money Banks in Port Harcourt
Authors: Enyinda Ifeoma E.
Published: August 2023

This study explored service differentiation and customer patronage of deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. The study adopted the correlational survey research design. The population of the study consisted of twenty-two (22) licensed deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. A sample size of 159 respondents were drawn from the population of 264 top level managers of the 22 licensed deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. The sample size was determined using the Taro Yamene’s formula while the simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample for the study. The main instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed statistically while the hypotheses were tested using Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient (rho). The analysis was done with the aid of the SPSS version 22.0. The findings revealed that service quality has a positive and significant relationship with customer patronage (customer preference and customer loyalty) of deposit money banks. The study also found a positive and significant relationship between strong network connection and customer patronage (customer preference and customer loyalty) of deposit money banks. This study equally revealed that a positive and significant relationship exists between value added service and (customer preference and customer loyalty) of deposit money banks. Based on these findings, it was concluded that service differentiation significantly enhance customer patronage of deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. Based on the findings and conclusion, it was recommended that deposit money banks in Port Harcourt especially those that are experiencing low customer patronage should adopt service differentiation strategies as it would increase their level of customer patronage.
IMPACT OF CEASED MANURING ON OIL PALM YIELD
Authors:   FGV Holdings Berhad, LEE CHIN TUI , SELVARAJA SUDHARSAN , SOH KIM YAW , S SYED MAHDHAR , S SYED HUSSAIN , BADOR SHAHARUDDIN
Published: August 2023

Malaysian palm oil production contributes significantly to the local economy as well as providing many job opportunities. Yield records of crude palm oil (CPO) over the last 7 years (2012-2018) hovered at less than 20 million tonnes per year. The main reason resulting in such dismal performances was due to the inability of plantations to achieve their expected yields. This was mainly due to:(i) inadequacy of harvesters;(ii) climatic influence particularly during significantly lower rainfall periods i.e. El Nino in 2015/16 and;(iii) fertiliser input strategies during low CPO prices. Past experiments revealed that the cessation of fertilisers can result in yields dropping over 40 per cent which translates to about 14.5 tonnes per hectare per year. In another fertiliser experiment of 15 years, high yields of over 30 tonnes per hectare per year is not sustainable without proper fertiliser inputs. Therefore, impact of fertiliser cessation in relation to palm age and inherent soil fertility on oil palm yields will be discussed in this paper. Keywords: Cease manuring, yield, oil palm.
YIELD PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL TOPAZ DXP SERIES 2 OIL PALM PLANTINGS ON VARIOUS SITES IN INDONESIA
Authors:   Asian Agri group, MANJIT SIDHU , ANG BOON BENG , SINURAYA ZULKASTA , WAHYUDI ERA , AZIZ ABDUL , SHARMA MUKESH
Published: August 2023

Based on results from breeding trials, Topaz DxP Series 2 progenies have a genetic yield potential of 33.5 tonnes fresh fruit bunch (FFB) per hectare, 9.3 tonnes crude palm oil (CPO) per hectare and estimated mill oil extraction rate (OER) of 27. 8 per cent. However, actual performances in large scale commercial plantings can differ from trials due to variation in site characteristics (soil, topography, climate) and consistency in management inputs. This paper reports on the commercial performance of Topaz DxP Series 2 progenies planted over 11 032 hectares in six sites located over four provinces in Indonesia. In spite of/ow to moderate rainfall and annual soil moisture deficits in Site I (North Sumatera), high FFB (32.8 tonnes/ha) and CPO (8.2 tonnes/ha) yield was still achieved. Site 2 (North Sumatera) having significantly higher rainfall attained even better yields (34. 7 tonnes FFB/ha, 8. 7 tonnes CPO/ha) over its entire I 737 ha. Its smaller neighbouring sister estate (270 ha) recorded the highest yields (42.3 tonnes FFB/ha, I 0. 6 tonnes CPO/ha) as early as the fifth year of harvesting. At both sites, FFB yield more than 30 tonnes per hectare and CPO yield more than 7 tonnes per hectare had been consistently attained over the last 4 years. The good adaptability of Topaz DxP Series 2 to marginal soils was observed in an oil palm to oil palm replant (1,350 ha) on second generation deep peat (Site 3, North Sumatera). FFB yield more than 30 tonnes per hectare and CPO yield more than 7 tonnes per hectare were attained as early as 5-6 years after planting. Equally impressive yields of 35.1 tonnes FFB per hectare and 8. 7 tonnes CPO per hectare were recorded from Series 2 progenies planted over I 892 hectares on sandy loam to loamy sand textured soils in Riau province (Site 4). Slightly lower crop yields were recorded in Site 5 (Jambi) and Site 6 (Central Kalimantan) due to sub­optimal agricultural conditions at the early stages of development. Upon upgrading, FFB and CPO yields ranging from 29-32 tonnes per hectare and 7.2-7.4 tonnes per hectare respectively, have subsequently been attained Mill OERs of 25.0-25.5 per cent in three sites (I, 2, 6) have confirmed the good oil content in the Topaz Series 2 fruit bunches. The lower mill OERs (22. 8-24.9% recorded in Sites 4 and 5 were primarily due to the mills processing a mixed crop from Gen-I (48% and Gen-2 (52% plantings. Keywords: CPO, FFB, oil palm, Topaz.
EFFECT OF SOIL WATER DEFICITS ON ANNUAL FRESH FRUIT BUNCH PRODUCTION IN CENTRAL KALIMANTAN
Authors: MATHEWS J
Published: August 2023

The soil water deficits have an after-effect over the time lagged fruiting activities of palms, which subsequently affects the annual fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production in the oil palm plantation. Field data from 2014 to 2018 in a reasonably well managed oil palm estate with three soils of the greater groups of Typic Dystrudept (lnceptisol), Typic Haplohumod (Spodosol) and Typic Haplohemist (Histosol) were analysed. The palms were planted in the years 2004 and 2005, and were producing FFB at its prime plateau age of yield life cycle. The amount of monthly water deficits that results in single or multiple fruiting activities responded quadratically to subsequent annual FFB production in all three soils. With two consecutive total soil water deficits in the years 2014 and 2015, the multiple time lagged fruiting activities from bunch failure to sex differentiation with change in sex ratio favouring male inflorescences resulted in reduced yield in 2016 in all three soils. Typic Haplohumod soils being sandy achieved the lowest yield in 2016. The palms planted on Typic Haplohemist showed rapid decline in crop with the slightest water deficit. The soil derived from Typic Dystrudept gave relatively high FFB production at low water deficit. Keywords: Water deficit, fruiting activity, fresh fruit bunch production, El nino, drought.
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Pengembangan Sikap Ilmiah dan Literasi Sains Siswa
Authors: Sumirah Sumirah , Arsyad Moh. , Sukarno Sukarno
Published: August 2023

This study reveals the teacher's role in cultivating scientific attitudes and student literacy in schools. The main problem discussed in this article is what is the role of Islamic religious education teachers in developing scientific attitudes and scientific literacy abilities of students at SMP Negeri 16 Jambi City. This article departs from descriptive qualitative research by collecting observations, interviews and documentation, with analytical techniques using the Miles and Huberman models. The results of the study show that the role of Islamic religious education teachers in developing students' scientific attitudes and scientific literacy abilities has been carried out well. Indicators of this include; students' ability to respond and solve problems, be more critical and curious, able to control themselves, build tolerance, and cooperate with each other when participating in learning activities. Students also have a better understanding of science concepts and are able to relate them to religious principles.
Penelitian ini mengungkap peran guru dalam penanaman sikap ilmiah dan literasi siswa di sekolah. Permasalahan utama yang dibahas dalam artikel ini adalah bagaimana peran guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam pengembangan sikap ilmiah dan kemampuan literasi sains siswa di Sekoleh Menengah Pertama Negeri 16 Kota Jambi. Artikel ini berangkat dari penelitian kualitatif deskriptip dengan pengumpulan secara observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi, dengan teknik analisis menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam pengembangan sikap ilmiah dan kemampuan literasi sains siswa sudah dijalankan dengan baik. Indikator hal tersebut antara lain; kemampuan siswa dalam merespon dan memecahkan permasalahan, lebih kritis dan keingintahuan yang mendalam, mampu mengontrol diri, membangun sikap toleransi, dan saling kerjasama di saat mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran. Siswa juga memiliki pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang konsep-konsep sains serta mampu menghubungkannya dengan prinsip-prinsip agama.
PENGARUH ULASAN PELANGGAN, PENILAIAN, GRATIS ONGKIR, KESADARAN HARGA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN DI SHOPEE
Authors: Sauri Supian , Alfinuri Novita
Published: August 2023

Riset ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh Ulasan Pelanggan (X1), Penilaian (X2), dan Gratis Ongkir (X3), dan Kesadaran Harga (X4) terhadap Keputusan Pembelian (Y) di Shopee. Jenis penelitian ini penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data dikumpulkan dengan menyebar dan mengumpulkan kuesioner. Pengambilan sampel secara insidental sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 90 orang mahasiswa yang berstudi di jurusan Ekonomi Syariah pada Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam UIN Antasari Banjarmasin. Data dianalisis dengan regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan SPSS 23.  Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa variabel Ulasan Pelanggan (X1), Penilaian (X2), dan Gratis Ongkir (X3) secara parsial tidak memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian (Y), namun Kesadaran Harga (X4) sebagai variable independen yang lain secara parsial memberikan pengaruh yang sangat signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian (Y). Secara simultan variabel independen berdampak  signifikan terhadap variabel terikat (dependen) dengan nilai sign 0,000 < 0,05 dan nilai  (54,963) > (2,48).
EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE, WORK ORGANIZATION CONDITIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE ERA OF CRISIS: THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Authors: Hamouche Salima , Parent-Lamarche Annick
Published: August 2023

Job performance during a period of crisis as intense as COVID-19 can be challenging for employees. Besides the risk that this pandemic represented for their physical health and their life, they were also at high risk of emotional exhaustion, which can jeopardize their performance. We examine the direct and indirect effects of work organization conditions and human resource management practices on emotional exhaustion and job performance during COVID-19. We also analyze the moderating and the moderated mediation effects of organizational communication. Data were collected during COVID-19 in Canada within 13 companies from a sample of 146 employees. The results revealed that workload was associated with a higher level of emotional exhaustion. Organizational communication was associated with a lower level of emotional exhaustion. Organizational support was associated with a higher level of job performance. Organizational communication moderated the relationship between job insecurity and emotional exhaustion.
Inter-Species Interactions: Effects of Spatial Proximity of Breeding Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia) and Mountain Plovers (Charadrius montanus) on Mountain Plover Nest Success
Authors:   , Messinger Lindsey
Published: August 2023

Predator-prey interactions are complex and direct interactions between predator-prey pairs are difficult to distinguish due to direct and indirect effects of additional predator-prey interactions. While most studies evaluating the impact of predators on prey concentrate on consumption (mortality of prey caused by a predator), there are a variety of interactions that take place between predators and prey that may not result in mortality. These in direct impacts of predation have been found to influence micro- and macro- habitat use, time allocation patterns, species distribution, population growth, and species interactions and can be just as strong or stronger than consumptive effects.
Exploring Soil Spatial Variability with GIS, Remote Sensing, and Geostatistical Approach
Authors: SINGH SANGITA , Sarma Kiranmay
Published: August 2023

This article provides a thorough overview of a wide range of advanced statistical methods that have found extensive and resilient applications in the intricate field of spatial modeling for variables in a geographical information system (GIS) platform. The noteworthy triumph of these approaches can be due to a convergence of speed, dependability, precision, and an inherent eco-consciousness that coexist to reshape the scenario of environmental data analysis. The utilization of these models has outshined conventional methods in the present terrain of scientific investigation and environmental analysis, becoming an authentication of innovative research and decision-making procedures. These approaches demonstrate commendable data utilization efficiency by effectively accepting reduced sample sizes. This not only saves resources but also aligns with the ethical imperative of minimizing environmental effects wherever possible. Furthermore, the combination of these statistical techniques with GIS has paved the way that greatly expands their utility. This tool helps to discover deep spatial linkages, extrapolate trends, and findings into actionable insights that are relatable across all disciplines. These approaches encompass not only predictive modeling but also the realms of error assessment and efficiency evaluation. In conclusion, the adoption of these statistical methods is quite useful in facilitating sound decision-making environmental studies. Some of the domains include soil properties, air quality parameters, vegetation distribution, land cover and land use, water quality parameters, temperature and climate variables, natural hazards, urban infrastructure planning, ecological habitats, noise pollution levels, and radiation and exposure assessment. As the trajectory of scientific growth unfolds, these techniques will serve in directing researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to a future where empirical accuracy and environmental consciousness meet synergistically.
Estimation of heritabilities and additive genetic correlations for reproduction traits in swine: insights for tropical commercial production systems using multiple trait animal models
Authors: Noppibool Udomsak , Suwanasopee Thanathip , Elzo Mauricio A. , Koonawootrittriron Skorn
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study was to estimate heritabilities, additive genetic correlations, and phenotypic correlations between number of piglets born alive (NBA), litter birth weight (LTBW), number of piglets weaned (NPW) and litter weaning weight (LTWW) in different parities of Landrace (L), Yorkshire (Y), Landrace×Yorkshire (LY), and Yorkshire×Landrace (YL) sows in a commercial swine operation in Northern Thailand.Methods: Two models were utilized, a single trait repeatability model (RM) and a multiple trait animal model (MTM). The RM assumed reproductive records from different parities to be repeated values of the same trait, whereas the MTM assumed these records to be different traits. The two models accounted for the fixed effects of farrowing year-season, genetic group of the sow, heterosis, and age at first farrowing, and the random effects of sow, boar, and residual.Results: Heritability estimates from RM were 0.02±0.01 for NBA, 0.10±0.01 for LTBW, 0.04±0.01 for NPW, and 0.11±0.01 for LTWW. Heritability estimates from MTM fluctuated across parities, ranging from 0.04±0.01 in parity 2 to 0.09±0.02 in parity 4 for NBA, 0.07±0.02 in parity 2 to 0.16±0.02 in parity 3 for LTBW, 0.04±0.02 in parity 4 to 0.08±0.01 in parity 1 for NPW, and 0.16±0.02 in parity 1 to 0.20±0.02 in parity 2 for LTWW. Additive genetic correlation estimates from MTM were also variable, ranging from 0.29±0.24 between NBA in parity 1 and NBA in parity 2 to 0.99±0.05 between LTWW in parity 3 and LTWW in parity 4.Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight the advantage of using MTM for the genetic improvement of reproductive traits in swine and contribute to the development of sustainable swine breeding programs in Thailand.
Real-world evidence of eteplirsen treatment effects in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the USA
Authors: Iff Joel , Zhong Yi , Tuttle Edward , Gupta Deepshekhar , Paul Xander , Erik Henricson
Published: August 2023

Aim:
To evaluate treatment effects of eteplirsen among patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Methods:
Using real-world claims and electronic medical record data, this retrospective comparative analysis assessed eteplirsen-treated and control cohorts matched by age, disease progression state, and pre-index period healthcare resource utilization. Poisson regression was used to evaluate eteplirsen effects on healthcare resource utilization outcomes.
Results:
Eteplirsen was associated with statistically significant reductions in rates of hospital encounters (31%), emergency room visits (31%), need for pulmonary management (33%), cardiac management (21%), tracheostomy (86%), and assisted ventilation (39%) versus the control group. Other assessed outcomes favored eteplirsen numerically but did not all reach statistical significance.
Conclusion:
Eteplirsen-treated patients had reduced rates of multiple healthcare resource utilization measures versus matched controls.
The (conceptions of) European identity of pupils in the border region of Rhineland-Palatinate
Authors: Langer Saskia
Published: August 2023

Do you identify with Europe, and if so, why? 248 lower secondary school students answered this question in a survey conducted in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The area is part of the so-called Greater Region, which is a cross-border region between Germany, France, Luxemburg and Belgium with the possibility of a transnational everyday-life. The aim of the article is to give space to the pupils’ perspectives on their felt identity as well as to reflect on the importance of the border region for their justification of identifying with Europe. The justifications of the students offer a new perspective: the patterns of reasoning not only indicate different reasons for identity, but also a variety of conceptions of Europe, and refer to different levels and dimensions of social identity. While no correlation between proximity to the border and their identification with Europe could be found, individual practices, such as crossing the border freely, were students’ preferred justification for European identity. Because the students were capable of independently arguing their position on European identity, this article suggests to treat European identity as a topic in school giving students the opportunity to reflect on the contested nature of Europe and European identity in class.
How Morphology of the Human Pluripotent Stem Cells Determines the Selection of the Best Clone
Authors: Gursky Vitaly , Krasnova Olga , Sopova Julia , Kovaleva Anastasia , Kulakova Karina , Tikhonova Olga , Neganova Irina
Published: August 2023

The application of patient-specific human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) has a great perspective for the development of personalized medicine. More than 10 hiPSCs clones can be obtained from one patient but not all of them are able to undergo directed differentiation with the same efficiency. Beside, some clones are even refractory to certain directions of differentiation. Therefore, the selection of the “best” or “true” hiPSC clone is very important, but this remains a challenge. Currently, this selection is based mostly on the clone’s morphological characteristics. Earlier, using methods of mathematical analysis and deep machine learning, we showed the fundamental possibility for selecting the best clone with about 89% accuracy based on only two to three morphological features. In this chapter, we will expand on how the morphological characteristics of various hiPSCs clones, the so-called “morphological portrait,” are reflected by their proteome. By reviewing previously published data and providing the new results, we will highlight which cytoskeletal proteins are responsible for the establishment of the “good” morphological phenotype. Finally, we will suggest further directions in this research area.
Al-Syi’ru al-I’tiraf li Abi Nuwwas fi Dhaui 'Ilm al-Ma’ani
Authors: Supriyadi Moh. , Taufiqurrahman Su'udi
Published: August 2023

Poetry is rooted from the word شعر- يشعر- شعرا- شعورا which means knowing, feeling, being aware of, composing, or composing a poem. According to Jurji Zaidan, poetry means singing (al-ghina`), chanting (insyadz), or chanting (tartil). The origin of this word has disappeared from Arabic, but is still present in other languages, such as شور in Hebrew which means voice, singing, and singing songs. Among the sources of the word syi`r is شير (syir) which means qasidah or singing. And the results of this research are about "analyzing the meaning of Abu Nawas's Syair I'tiraf in the view of ma'ani science." It can be concluded that this study found three stanzas in Abu Nawas' poetry which are all about al-multazam's poetry, because the poem imitates the rules of arud and qawafi, this is called taqlidi poetry.
Financial Performance Analysis of PT XYZ and Compliance Of Financial Loan Covenant Toward Debt Repayment Capability
Authors: Azizah Adinda Nur , Sutardi Acip
Published: August 2023

In 2022, PT XYZ faced a decline in net sales of -16.42%. At the same time, Indonesia's furniture industry also faced a decline in export value. This research analyses PT XYZ's financial performance from 2018 to 2022, specifically regarding its debt repayment capability. Financial ratios from several aspects, such as profitability, liquidity, activity, and solvency ratios, will be generated to reflect the firm's performance and trend in the past five years. Other than evaluating the firm's financial ratios, this research will also evaluate the firm's compliance with financial loan covenants in existing bank loans and bond issuance. From the financial ratio analysis, the firm's performance plummeted in 2022, mainly due to the decline in sales experienced by PT XYZ. There may be some issues regarding the firm's liquidity performance. However, it can be seen from the solvency ratios such as DSCR and Interest Coverage Ratio that the firm can still meet its obligations in paying its debt interest and principal payments. Compliance with financial loan covenants indicates a covenant breach in the debt-to-EBITDA ratio, which is applied as a financial loan covenant by Bank DEF and Bank JKL. However, the firm can still pay its debt principal and even pay off the credit facilities. The research found that the decline in sales faced by the firm significantly impacted the firm's weakened financial performance in 2022. Regarding compliance with financial loan covenants from bank loans and bond issuance, the covenant breach does not affect the firm's capability in debt repayments.
Cadenas Productivas y Cadenas de Valor
Authors: Cayeros Altamirano Sergio Emmanuel , Robles Zepeda Francisco Javier , Soto Ceja Edel
Published: August 2023

La coordinación entre actores en el sector productivo es prioridad para cubrir lasnecesidades de la demanda de un producto específico. La cadena productiva en el sectoragroalimentario, con un enfoque de cadena de valor propone mejorar la participación dedichos actores; en este artículo se rescatan los conceptos de cadena productiva y cadena devalor para identificar los eslabones y realizar un comparativo. En análisis posteriores sepretende detectar productos del sector agropecuario con potencialidad, donde laparticipación de los productores contribuya al resto de los actores en alcanzar el mismonivel de cooperación e involucramiento, en el aspecto social y así detectar oportunidades demercado.
Diseño de un taller para la relación entre padre e hijos y su impacto en el rendimiento escolar en el nivel medio superior ( CBTis No.91 de Cd. Ixtepec, Oaxaca.)
Authors: Cruz Adriana Manuel Cabrera , Alvarado Velarde Alicia
Published: August 2023

La comunicación permite el desarrollo de habilidades socioemocionales, mismaque tiene su inicio en la familia, es por ello que es necesario establecer la relaciónexistente entre la comunicación entre padres e hijos y su impacto en el rendimientoescolar, temática que no se le ha dado importancia pertinente ni un seguimiento puntal quepermita la aplicación de diversas estrategias que impacte en resultados positivos.Por lo antes mencionado es que el diseño de un taller de relación entre padres ehijos y su impacto en el rendimiento escolar en el nivel medio superior es una propuestanecesaria a valorar su implementación con la la población seleccionada misma quecorresponde a estudiantes del centro de bachillerato tecnológico industrial y de serviciosnúmero 91, ubicado en la ciudad de Ixtepec, Oaxaca, con el objetivo de propiciarestrategias y actividades que ayuden a mejorar la comunicación entre padres e hijosadolescentes
Instrumento para Medir los Conocimientos del Nivel Aprendizaje en Curso de Formación Directiva en Modalidad B-Learning
Authors: Preza Medina Sergio Roberto , Hernández Chacón Sandra
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo expone el instrumento para la medición del conocimiento deacuerdo al modelo de Kirkpatrick y Kirkpatrick, utilizado en la tesis doctoral “Efectividadde un Curso de Formación Directiva en Modalidad B-Learning en una UniversidadTecnológica del Sureste de México”.Así mismo, se presentan los procesos de validez y de confiabilidad utilizados, paragarantizar la objetividad de la información. Respecto a la validez, esta se llevó a cabo através de la validación por expertos de la Academia de Formación Directiva de laUniversidad Tecnológica donde se realizó el estudio. Para obtener la confiabilidad, seconsideró el procedimiento de Alfa de Cronbach, por lo cual se realizó una aplicación delinstrumento previa a la recolección de datos, obteniendo un índice de .99, lo que representaque es altamente confiable.
Instrumento para Medir el Comportamiento Adquirido de un Curso de Formación Directiva en Modalidad B-Learning
Authors: Preza Medina Sergio Roberto , Hernández Chacón Sandra
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo expone el instrumento para la medición del comportamiento de acuerdoal modelo de Kirkpatrick y Kirkpatrick, utilizado en la tesis doctoral “Efectividad de un Curso deFormación Directiva en Modalidad B-Learning en una Universidad Tecnológica del Sureste deMéxico” (Preza, 2015).Así mismo, se presentan los procesos de validez y de confiabilidad utilizados, paragarantizar la objetividad de la información. Respecto a la validez, esta se llevó a cabo a través de lavalidación por expertos de la Academia de Formación Directiva de la Universidad Tecnológicadonde se realizó el estudio. Para obtener la confiabilidad, se consideró el procedimiento de Alfa deCronbach, por lo cual se realizó una aplicación del instrumento previa a la recolección de datos,obteniendo un índice de 0.999, lo que representa que es altamente confiable.
Estudio Exploratorio de los Resultados del EGEL-I-CENEVAL como Base para Identificar Factores que Determinan su Acreditación
Authors: Toscano de la Torre Beatriz Angélica , Ponce Gallegos Julio Cesar , Margain Fuentes Ma. De Lourdes , Vizcaíno Monroy Oscar Gabriel
Published: August 2023

El Centro Nacional de Evaluación para la Educación Superior (CENEVAL) desde sus inicios en el año de 1994, ha desempeñado un papel importante para la evaluación educativa en México. Este organismo diseña y aplica instrumentos de evaluación de conocimientos, habilidades y competencias, de tal forma que los resultados de esta evaluación, tal como sucede con EXCALE1 y PISA2, son indicativos de la situación que guarda no solo el Sistema Educativo en México si no cada una de las Instituciones Educativas a las que pertenecen los sustentantes y por ende un programa educativo.
Two-Person Fair Division of Indivisible Items
Authors: Brams Steven J. , Kilgour D. Marc , Klamler Christian , Wei Fan ,   Journal of Philosophy Inc.
Published: August 2023

Suppose two players wish to divide a finite set of indivisible items, over which each distributes a specified number of points. Assuming the utility of a player’s bundle is the sum of the points it assigns to the items it contains, we analyze what divisions are fair. We show that if there is an envy-free (EF) allocation of the items, two other desirable properties—Pareto-optimality (PO) and Maximinality (MM)—can also be satisfied, rendering these three properties compatible. But there may be no EF division, in which case some division must satisfy a modification of Bentham’s (1789/2017) “greatest satisfaction of the greatest number” property, called maximum Nash welfare (MNW), that satisfies PO. However, an MNF division may be neither MM nor EFX, which is a weaker form of EF. We conjecture that there is always an EFX allocation that satisfies MM, ensuring that an allocation is maximin, precisely the property that Rawls (1971/1999) championed. We discuss four broader philosophical implications of our more technical analysis.
The Case for Restricted Perfectionism in Upbringing
Authors: Mills Chris ,   Department of Philosophy, Florida State University
Published: August 2023

Political liberals aim to treat citizens as free and equal participants in a society governed by principles endorsable from a wide range of reasonable conceptions of the good. This popular account of political morality struggles to accommodate child citizens yet to develop the capacities for freedom and equality enjoyed by citizens under political liberalism. It appears political liberals must either accept political liberalism should not apply to all citizens or intrusively constrain parental rights to shape the values of their children in line with anti-perfectionism. I defend a third possibility that justifies perfectionism in parenting and anti-perfectionism in education.
How Gay Is Your Cake?
Authors: Seglow Jonathan ,   Department of Philosophy, Florida State University
Published: August 2023

This article examines the concept of integrity in scholarly debate on religious accommodation. There is a scholarly consensus on the value of integrity as manifesting one’s commitments (‘MM integrity’) as a way of approaching accommodation disputes, but the article argues that MM integrity is often at stake on both sides of a legal dispute. It defends a divergent view of integrity where it consists in a person’s responsible exercise of her moral and epistemic capacities in seeking to arrive at well-founded commitments (‘MR integrity’). It’s argued that MR integrity is in—sometimes productive—tension with MM integrity. These claims are illustrated by examining two recent Supreme Court cases, from the US and the UK, both of which involve bakeries accused of discriminating against gay customers
Pengaruh Pembiasaan Shalat Dhuha Berjamaah Terhadap Kesalehan Sosial Siswa Kelas VII SMP Muhammadiyah 10 Bandung
Authors: Dayat Indra Hidayat  , Ahmad Syauqy Ridha
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is that the writer intends to find out the effect of the habituation of the Duha prayer in congregation on the social piety of class VII students at SMP Muhammadiyah 10 Bandung. This research is motivated by the idea that the habit of praying dhuha in congregation can affect social piety. Therefore the hypothesis put forward is that the higher the habit of praying dhuha in congregation, the higher the social piety. The method used is descriptive correlational method. As for data collection techniques using observation, questionnaires, interviews, documentation, and literature study. Then to analyze the data using a statistical approach.
Perilaku Memberikan Saweran kepada Qori atau Qori’ah yang Sedang Melantunkan Ayat Al-Qur’an (Studi terhadap Qur’an Surat Al-A’raf Ayat 204 dalam Perspektif M. Quraish Shihab)
Authors: Harahap Siti Suryani
Published: August 2023

This research is included in library research (library research), namely research conducted using literature (library) both in the form of Tafsir Al-Misbah by M. Quraish Shihab., as well as books, theses or journals that study related to reading and listening to the Al-Qur'an 'an. The approach used in this study is the maudhu'i (thematic) interpretation method approach, namely looking at themes related to the etiquette of reading and listening to verses of the Koran. The method used is content analysis, namely analyzing the interpretation of the mufassir figures on verses related to the etiquette of reading and listening to verses of the Qur'an. Based on the results of the research that the writer has done, the writer finds that according to the interpretation of M. Quraish Shihab in the Book of Tafsir Al-Misbah about saweran through the letter verse Qs.al-A'raf: 204, that Allah SWT emphasizes that when the Qur'an is recited, then the order is to listen carefully, and pay attention quietly so that you will receive mercy. So it is forbidden if when the verses of the Qur'an are recited the listeners are busy doing actions that can lead to actions that disturb other people in listening to the Qur'an when it is recited including saweran without commenting on the content and meaning of the verse being recited.
Kedudukan Wanita dalam Masyarakat Desa Parannapa Jae Kecamatan Barumun Tengah Kabupaten Padang Lawas Ditinjau dari Pemikiran Fatima Mernissi
Authors: Harahap Abdul Humala , Harahap Abdul Humala , Nasution Hasnah , Ismahani Siti
Published: August 2023

The majority of people understand that leadership can only be done by men. Memissi argues rights belong to men, it is an application of the granting of rights to women which is interpreted as amar ma'ruf nahi munkar, it has been recognized as having the same. This study aims to describe how the position of women in Parannapa Jae Village is from a religious, social and cultural perspective in terms of Fatima Mernissi's thoughts. This study used a qualitative/field research method. The data used in this study are library research with observation, recap of interview results, reading and researching relevant or relevant to this research. The findings from this study are that the position of women from a religious perspective in Parannapa Jae Village has fulfilled their rights as women, Islam elevates the status of women by providing education that requires humans to be fair in any way. Such as the social sector, there have been changes with the increasing quality of women's education so that they can elevate their status in the economic, political, and women's families. Women according to Fatima Memissi theologically have a high position is equal to men, women have the same equality as men according to their nature.
Life Insurance Marketing System To Customers By Bank Danamon Indonesia, TBK Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Fitri Hidayanti Nur
Published: August 2023

The problem in this study is how is the Life Insurance Marketing Implementation System for Customers by Bank Danamon Indonesia, Tbk, Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, according to the perspective of Islamic law. This research is located at PT. Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) Office of Bank Danamon Indonesia, Tbk, Kota Mataram on Jl. Pejanggik No. 117 Cakranegara West Nusa Tenggara. This study aims to find out how the implementation of Life Insurance marketing sites and how according to the perspective of Islamic law because there are sharia-based products and use sharia-compliant contracts. The method used in this study is a qualitative method, this data collection is an interview, document study, research through literature and questionnaires. In this research writing method used inductive method and descriptive method on primary and secondary data. The implementation system for Manulife Indonesia's Life Insurance Marketing is implementing strategies or steps in marketing its products, including: (1) Prospecting,  (2) Approach,  (3) Sales Presentation (4) Closing, (5)After Sales Service. This study aims to determine the extent of the process from start to finish in insuring in the company PT. Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) Branch Office of Bank Danamon Indonesia, Tbk Kota Mataram, so that the information obtained can help the wider community, especially in Indonesia.
Implementation Of Family Hope Program In Seluma Sub-District, Your Team, Seluma Regency In 2021
Authors: Kusuma Ningrum Suci , Aminudin Achmad , Hakim Kahar
Published: August 2023

This study aims to know, obtain data, and describe the implementation of the Family Hope Program in East Seluma District, Seluma Regency, this study uses a descriptive qualitative method, which clearly describes the data and facts found in the field, when this research was carried out from November 1 to December 30, 2022, the data collection technique used in this study adopted Tachjan's theory based on implementation guidelines Family Hope Program in 2021 which refers to the Regulation of the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia No. 1 of 2018. This study found that the implementation of the family hope program in East Seluma District has not been successful, because there are still some PKH recipients in the use of PKH assistance for daily needs by several recipients, there is no awareness of PKH recipients to get out of assistance, PKH assistants do not communicate with village and village government officials, there is no communication and socialization carried out to village and village governments In terms of data collection, then there are still poor people who have not received PKH assistance
The Mindset of Msme Actors Towards Online Loan Application (Using The Rubicon Model Perspective)
Authors: Meilani Fajarsari Ike
Published: August 2023

MSMEs receive special attention from the government and economic institutions because of their strategic role in supporting inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The pandemic that hit made the MSME economy decline. Business actors still want their business to run but are hampered by the funds they have. One of the efforts to increase business capital by making an online loan. This study used quantitative methods and the type of data used was primary data, namely the results of distributing questionnaires with questionnaires using the concept of the Rubicon model. The population selected in this study is MSMEs in Banyuwangi Regency. There is a Predecisional (X1) influence on Online Loans (Y). CrossingRub (X2) affects Online Loans (Y). In the Postdecisional variable, there is no Postdecisional influence (X3) on Online Loans (Y). In the SustainingAc variable, there is an influence of SustainingAc (X4) on Online Loans (Y). It requires a wise and planning approach, online loans can be a valuable tool for business people to achieve their business goals
Efficacy of Lifestyle Modification in Pcos Patients with Obesity
Authors: Aryani Rini , Soraya Nur Intan Yulice , Kesuma Dinanti Fathia
Published: August 2023

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine dysfunction that often occurs in women of reproductive age. The causes of PCOS are still not fully understood. Diagnosis and management of PCOS is still a challenge. The management of PCOS patients so far has only focused on medical treatment. Lifestyle changes including nutrition interventions, exercise, elimination of psychosexual stressors are recommended as line therapy in PCOS patients with obesity.This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of lifestyle modification in patients diagnosed with PCOS with obesity in Demak.This interventional study recruited PCOS women in Demak who met the inclusion requirements after being informed. Then, the patient is given education on lifestyle modification, including exercise and monitoring of diet for sixteen weeks through direct meetings or through WhatsApp groups. The variables measured in this study were body mass index, menstrual cycle regularity, waist circumference, and ovulation phase, and fertility. The result of this study showed that there was a significant improvement on menstrual regularity (p<0.005), waist circumference (p<0.005), fertility (p<0.005), and dominant follicle (p<0.005) after lifestyle modification. However, the body mass index of the patients do not show any significant improvement (p>0.005). Lifestyle modification may improve menstrual regularity, waist circumference, ovulation phase, and fertility with PCOS. We are uncertain of the effect of lifestyle intervention on BMI