bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nexus between Artisanal Gold Mining and Community Livelihood in Nandi and West Pokot Mining Regions, Kenya
Authors: Eliud Kibet Yego  , Sellah Kebenei  , G Cheserek  , A Sitienei
Published: April 2024

Many studies on Artisanal Gold Mining (ASM) have estimated that it employs an estimated 13 Million people worldwide, with another 80 to 100 million people directly or indirectly benefiting. With the increasing rate of ASM operations in Nandi and West Pokot Counties, the extent to which AGM affects livelihood of people and the community and contributes to livelihood enhancement is not well-indicated in empirical literature. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the connection between ASM and community livelihood in Nandi and West Pokot Mining Regions, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive research design. Simple random sampling was used to select the respondents for interview. Primary data was obtained by using questionnaires, interview schedules and focus group discussions guide. Findings from the study indicated that majority (67%) of the respondents in West Pokot participated in artisanal gold mining activity all year round. Majority of the respondents in West Pokot County participated in mining activity on a full time basis while majority in Nandi County participate on a part time basis. Results further showed that 62 % of respondents in Nandi County were earning KShs. 4,001 and above from mining activities. Significant effect (p<0.05) of mining activities on incomes was recorded within the two Counties. Furthermore, significant relationship (p<0.05) between artisanal gold mining and socio economic activities within the mining communities was recorded. Therefore, it is recommended that stakeholders should recast mineral policy to ensure concurrent environmental sustainability and socioeconomic development.Keywords: Artisanal Gold Mining, Livelihood, Community
The socio-economic Impacts of Irrigated Smallholder Agriculture on Sustainable Household Food Security in Kenya.
Authors: Danice Otieno Awinda
Published: April 2024

Kenya has a total land area of 582,646 square kilometres of which, about 99,050 square kilometres (17%) is classified as medium to high agricultural potential experiencing at least 700mm of rainfall per annum.Â  The remaining 83% is classified as ASAL and needs some irrigation for meaningful farming to take place.Â  Irrigation is necessary in order to increase food production to provide food security to support the rapidly growing population, and ensure economic growth in the dwindling land holdings of high to medium potential areas (IDB, 1998). The Kenya Vision 2030 (2008-2030), targets the development and rehabilitation of irrigation schemes in the country to increase agricultural production and generate an additional Kshs. 80 â€“ 90 billion increase in GDP. It also prescribes introduction of new land use policy through better utilisation of high and medium potential lands, prepare new lands for cultivation by strategically developing more irrigable areas in arid and semi-arid lands for both crops and livestock and by improving market access to smallholders through better marketing. However, participation of smallholder farmers in irrigation activities can be affected by socio-economic factors such as access to credit facilities, access to extension services and marketing of produce among others. The study investigated the socioeconomic factors of smallholder irrigation on household food security in Gem Rae irrigation scheme. The study used cross-sectional survey design in which a sample of 120 farmers was interviewed using structured questionnaire. The data was analysed descriptively using percentages and frequencies. The study revealed that factors such as access to credit, size and land ownership, level of education of the household head and access to extension services had impacted negatively on farmersâ€™ participation in irrigation activities, thereby impacting on household food security and household incomes. The study concluded that future development of smallholder irrigation needs to factor in the socio-economic trade-offs of irrigation in its suitability criteria for its development.
CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Loice Mwikali Maluki
Published: April 2024

Children with disabilities are among the most marginalized and excluded in the society. This study aimed at ascertaining the typologies of disabilities among CWD in Malindi Sub-County; challenges faced by CWD, parents and caregivers, how they mitigate them and the role of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in addressing the plight of CWD and its efficacy. A qualitative methodology was used to collect primary data. Structured and semi - structured interviews and focus group discussions were used in collecting data. The result indicated the existence of various types of disabilities among CWD in Malindi Sub County; including physical disability, mental disabilities, visual impairment, and hearing and speech impairments. Challenges faced by CWD included neglect, abuse by the able-bodied, inability to access assistive devices, mobility challenges, lack of awareness of rights, inability to access buildings and facilities and proper housing, inability to access specialized healthcare, inability to acquire employment, inability to socialize, and inability to access specialized education. Challenges faced by parents include joblessness and poverty, inability to access disability-specialized public amenities, marital and family breakups, stress, inability to access information, communication challenges, inability to access government funding, negative attitude by society, insecurity, negative impact of disability on siblings, and lack of formal training in disability issues. The study concluded that though the church had put in place some measures in addressing the plight of CWD, the efforts have not been efficient. To achieve efficacy, the study proposed that the church should set up full-fledged disability ministries; involve parents and the entire society in the planning and mainstreaming disability issues and build synergy and proper working relationships with government and other stakeholders.
OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CO:ZNO FILMS FABRICATED BY ANODIZATION FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC WATER PURIFICATION
Authors: Judith Chebwogen Koskey
Published: April 2024

While the sixth sustainable development goal to be achieved by 2030 is clean water and sanitation, there is still a global challenge in the supply of adequate clean water due to population growth and urbanization. This necessitates coming up with more affordable approaches of managing waste water. Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants has proved to be one of the promising ways of purifying water. This study aimed at preparing Cobalt doped ZnO films to be used in photocatalytic water purification. ZnO films were fabricated by anodization and Cobalt incorporated. Heat treatment was done at 2500C. Optical characterization was done using a UV-VIS NIR spectrophotometer to obtain reflectance data which aided in determining the optical properties of the films. Data analysis showed a decrease in ZnO reflectance and optical band gap on incorporation of Cobalt. This implied an increase in the absorption of the films which is a fundamental property in photocatalytic water purification. Hence Cobalt doped ZnO films have good photocatalytic properties and can be used for photocatalytic water purification.
Can Church Conflict Inhibit Moral Development and Christian Formation? A Study of Emmanuel Church Kengeleni, Diocese of Mombasa in the Anglican Church of Kenya
Authors: JUDAH KAPANGA MWABONJE
Published: April 2024

The study set out to examine the impact of church conflict on moral development and Christian formation with a special reference to Emmanuel Church Kengeleni (ECK), Diocese of Mombasa in the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) between 2000 -2010.Â  The relationship between the leadership of Emmanuel church and the Freretown Community has changed a lot over the years.Â  There has been conflict in the church between the Freretown community (whose majority are Christians and members of the Anglican Church) and the leadership of the church. This contestation has manifested in both internal leadership wrangles as well as in public media. From 2000 to 2010, the leadership of Emmanuel church experienced a very hostile relationship with the Freretown community. What was the impact of the church conflict on the moral development and Christian formation? The study intends to analyse the impact of the conflict on the moral development and Christian formation between the years 2000 to 2010. For acquisition of data, the study used qualitative methodology. The study found that the conflict had enormous effects on the church and society both spiritually and socio-economically. As an opportunity, the conflict became a source of church growth, expansion and Christian maturity whereas on the other hand it became associated with retarded development, rivalry, strained relations and negative publicity. The study recommends that church leaders should be trained on conflict resolution and that church provide avenues and structures of proactive conflict resolution mechanism in order to remain the beckon of moral development and Christian formation in the society.
Rapid detection of fluoride in potable water using a novel fluorogenic compound 7-O-tert-butyldiphenylsilyl-3-cyano-4-methylcoumarin
Authors: Edwin Otieno Akumu  , Sellah J Kebenei
Published: April 2024

The study present the synthesis of a new fluoride sensor 7-O-tertbutyldiphenylsilyl-3-cyano-4-methylcoumarin (Si-CHMC) that imparts a blue fluorescence to an aqueous solution in the presence of fluoride ions. Si-CHMC has excellent sensitivity and selectivity towards fluoride. The results further indicate that fluoride concentrations as low as 0.01M can be accurately detected within almost instantly as the response time is within a second. Fluoride testing with Si-CHMC is simple and relatively rapid compared to the conventional methods that require skilled personnel. Hence, the method presented herein can be applied and is particularly useful for monitoring the quality of portable water among communities.
Effects of solvent polarity on the absorption and fluorescence spectra of 3-cyano-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin
Authors: Edwin Otieno Akumu
Published: April 2024

The Absorption and fluorescence emission spectra of 3-cyano-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin (3C7H4M) were studied in solvents of different dielectric constant Îµ and refractive index n. Experimental ground and excited state dipole moments were established by means of solvatochromic shift method. Both the ground state and excited state dipole moments were established. Results revealed that the excited state dipole moments of 3C7H4M were higher than those of the ground state. Further it is evident from these results that, the changes in the dipole moments on electronic excitation are small.
An Analysis of Optimal Government Size for Growth
Authors: Naftlay Mose  , Lawrence KIBET  , Symon KIPROP
Published: April 2024

This study, assuming a balanced budget, attempts to estimate the optimal devolved government  size in Kenya using the panel ARDL regression and Scully (2008) model for the period 2013-2017. The optimal devolved government size is determined to be around 9.7 percent of the GCP (Gross County Product). The estimated threshold size is higher than the current size of county government which stands at 5.4% of GCP. The panel analysis suggests that the optimal size of government is higher than the current size of government (9.7 > 5.4) and there is a scope of 4.3% increase in county public expenditures. Therefore, the study recommends increase of devolved government spending to arrive at the growth, maximizing level of the government size. This can be possible via increased national government budget allocation to the 47 county government and improved county revenue collection.
Analisis Tentang Perlindungan Hukum Pernikahan Dini Pada Usia di bawah 19 Tahun Menurut Hukum Islam
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad Mustain Nasoha  , Hidayat Ramdhan , Ashfiya Nur Atqiya
Published: April 2024

In maintaining the welfare of women and children involved in early marriage, legal protection has a very important role. This research uses doctrinal legal research which is a process to find rules, principles, and doctrines to answer the issues at hand. The characteristics of the research are prescriptive. The research method used is Normative / Doctrinal / Library Research Researchers concluded that to protect the Law of Early Marriage the age under 19 years according to Islamic law needs appropriate legal regulations, the need for women's empowerment and community education, inter-stakeholder cooperation in the context of the legal protection of early marriage from various parties, including government, non-governmental institutions, international organizations, and civil society. This collaboration is needed to formulate effective policies, provide adequate services, and raise public awareness. According to Islamic Fiqh itself, Marriage scholars differ on the minimum age of marriage. Most of the scholars of the Maliki madzhab argue that the age of menstruation for women and men is 17 years or 18 years, while Abu Hanifah argues that the age of puberty is 19 years or older. Shafi'i, Ahmad, Ibn Wahab, and the majority think that it is the perfect age of fifteen years.
Analisis Maslahah dalam Konsep Perwalian Pernikahan Anak Luar Nikah Berdasarkan Kompilasi Hukum Islam
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad Mustain Nasoha  , Romdhoni Sadam , Sadam Agustin Dwi Ardiyan  , Ashfiya Nur Atqiya
Published: April 2024

This research examines Maslahah in the concept of Islamic law. In the context of guardianship of children out of wedlock in a marriage bond according to the compilation of Islamic law, the substance of this maslahah is very relevant. However, sometimes situations where a child is born outside of marriage can occur. The research method used is Normative/Doctrinal/Literature Research The findings of this study indicate that the concept of guardianship of children out of wedlock in the perspective of the Islamic compilation has been listed in Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriage, Article 19 of the Compilation of Islamic Law, Article 53 paragraph 3 of the Compilation of Islamic Law, and Article 75 letter (b) of the Compilation of Islamic Law. That maslahah plays an important role in determining the view of Islamic law on this issue. In this context, it is found that a proper understanding of maslahah, which includes the protection of individual rights and the welfare of society, is essential in dealing with the guardianship of out-of-wedlock children. In this scientific work, several important aspects related to the concept of guardianship of extra-marital children have been discussed. Firstly, there are differences of opinion among scholars regarding the halal or haram guardianship of out-of-wedlock children, Secondly, the importance of paying attention to the values and principles of Islamic law underlying the concept of guardianship of out-of-wedlock children. Third, the a need for a clear and effective regulatory framework to regulate the practice of guardianship of out-of-wedlock children.
Assessing the Role Ghana's Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) Can Play in Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Systems to Prevent Medical Errors and Improve Patient Safety
Authors: Benneh Mensah George , M. Mijwil Maad , Abotaleb Mostafa , M. El-kenawy Sayed , M. Eid Marwa , Kumar Dutta Pushan , Addy Alfred
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Evaluate the possibilities and limitations of implementing the Essential Ghana Public Health Act to manage the growing development of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled health care in light of the contemporary gap in research so.
Methodology: A review of the 2012 public health regulatory provisions and anti-technology surveillance mechanisms document detailing the needs and risks of AI regulation.
Results: Current regulations have a customizable foundation for documenting policies, reporting algorithmic errors, creating updated workplace safety audits, and enforcing non-compliance but required by fully implemented investigations that strong material differences are addressed and that AI-specific rules are codified into new legal rules.
Conclusions: Ghana currently has the mechanisms in place for an interim administration to flexibly implement long-term healthcare legislation on gaps awaiting reconciliation through investment in specific sectors, staffing and reforms.
Recommendations: Immediate training to prepare inspection personnel before the onset of the crisis is guidelines and rules for algorithmic accounting. What really matters is the effective implementation of existing legislation and the informing of strategies for modernization and certainly also the innovation of policy frameworks for the innovation of new health care systems.
Scientific contribution: addresses the knowledge gap in maintaining vulnerabilities for emerging technologies that are tracked by regulations in disruption.
Enhanced Priority-Integrated Mult winner Voting Software
Authors: Hashim Firas Ali , Zahraa Qabas Abdal , Hussien Nadia Mahmood , Mohialden Yasmin Makki
Published: April 2024

Modern democracy values efficient, fair elections. This paper offers Google Cola an embedded interactive multi-winner voting method to improve democracy. Candidates and values can be entered using Python in the Colab. Basic Python algorithms and classes simplify priority candidate multi-winner elections. According to user feedback, event-driven programming modifies candidate priority enabling accurate and effective elections.
These embedded system functions prioritize, rank, and aggregate votes.
These mathematics facilitate fair and transparent outcome processing. This research demonstrates the embedded system's technology deployment and potential to support inclusive elections. The proposed solution helps electoral democratization by integrating collaboration with cutting-edge technologies
Research on artificial intelligence literacy level and its influencing factors of high school students
Authors: Yang Yu , Xu Xiaoshuang
Published: April 2024

With the continuous and deep integration of artificial intelligence technology and school education, students' artificial intelligence educational literacy has become an important part of students' development, and the cultivation and improvement of students' artificial intelligence educational literacy has attracted extensive attention from the government and society. In order to accurately grasp the development status of artificial intelligence literacy of primary and secondary school students in China, and to provide decision-making basis for comprehensively and efficiently improving teachers' intelligent education literacy, this study builds a framework of intelligent education literacy of primary and secondary school teachers with intelligent education awareness, knowledge, skills and ethics based on in-depth comparative analysis of relevant standards, frameworks and existing achievements at home and abroad. The questionnaire of teachers' intelligent educational literacy was compiled to carry out empirical research, and the intelligent educational literacy of primary and secondary school teachers was measured. The study found that students have a high level of artificial intelligence awareness, artificial intelligence affection and ethics, but they still need to improve their artificial intelligence ability and knowledge.
Aktualisasi Budaya Inovasi pada Organisasi Sektor Publik
Authors: Lathifah Hilma , Frinaldi Aldri
Published: April 2024

A culture of innovation is not just an option, but an urgent need to maintain the competitiveness of public sector organizations amidst rapid change. In this context, a culture of innovation is a vital aspect in strengthening the competitiveness of an organization, especially in the public sector which plays a crucial role in public services. In researching the actualization of innovation culture in public sector organizations, a qualitative approach with descriptive methods is the right choice. A qualitative approach allows researchers to gain a deep understanding of a complex and multidimensional phenomenon such as innovation culture. From the discussion that has been described, it can be concluded that the actualization of a culture of innovation in public sector organizations is an urgent need in facing the complexity and dynamics of an ever-changing environment. The main problems faced by public sector organizations, such as resistance to change, complex bureaucracy, and low employee involvement, are the main obstacles in realizing an effective innovation culture. However, by adopting a qualitative approach with descriptive methods in research, as well as involving various stakeholders in the process, organizations can gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of existing innovation culture and explore strategies that can be implemented to overcome them.
The Influence Coping Strategies on Employee Performance
Authors: Herminingsih Anik
Published: April 2024

The problem faced by contract employees is uncertainty about the continuity of their work, which creates work pressure. Individuals who experience work pressure will take steps which are known as coping. This research aims to analyze the influence of individual employee coping choices on their performance. It is hoped that the research results can provide input for human resource management policies, especially in dealing with contract employees. The coping strategies studied consisted of problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping and religious coping. The research was conducted on employee class students at Mercu Buana University, Jakarta, involving 100 respondents. The highest score of coping carried out by respondents was positive religious coping, followed by problem-based coping, emotion-based coping, and negative religious coping. The research results show that religious coping is positive, problem-based coping has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and negative emotion-based coping also has a positive and significant effect on performance, respectively. Negative religious coping has a negative and significant effect on performance.
A Study on the utilization of areca nut husk fiber as a natural fibre reinforcement in composite applications: A systematic literature review
Authors: Makruf Zulhan Insan , Afnison Wanda , Rahim Bulkia
Published: April 2024

This paper presents a systematic literature review of published research on the use of areca nut bark fibres as a reinforcing material in polymer composites. A total of 22 research articles published in Scopus-indexed journals were identified and analysed in depth. In addition, this article presents current issues related to areca nut husk fibre (ANHF) as a reinforcement in composites using the VOSviewer tool. In this article, the author explains the processing stages of ANHF before it is used as a reinforcement in composites. The chemical treatments carried out are also summarised in this article. Not all types of resins available on the market have been used as matrix in the manufacture of areca nut shell fibre composites. The use of additives derived from natural materials has also been found to be effective in improving the quality of ANHF composites. This article also highlights the need for further research to improve the quality of areca nut husk fibre composites and discusses the unanswered aspects of the published research.
Examining the Impact of Work Discipline and Motivation on Employee Performance
Authors: Setiawan Rohim , Ananta Vidada Irwan , Hadi Seno Sudarmono , Zhafiraah Nazma Riska
Published: April 2024

This study aims to assess the extent to which work discipline and work motivation affect employee performance. The type of research used is associative quantitative, which focuses on identifying the influence and relationship between variables. In this study, Work Discipline positive and significant influence between work discipline on employee performance. In addition, Work Motivation is accepted, indicating a partial positive and significant influence between work motivation on employee performance. The results of statistical analysis show that the calculated F value is significant, Work Discipline and Work Motivation are accepted, indicating a simultaneous positive and significant influence between work discipline and employee performance. Managerial implications that can be considered are increased productivity and performance, decreased absenteeism and tardiness, improved work quality.
The Influence of Educational Background and Work Experience on Employee Work Ethic
Authors: Harkriskayani Indah , Putra Purnama
Published: April 2024

Human resources play the most important and potential role in the success of a company. Therefore, in order to make a greater contribution to the Company, human resources must be managed well. Educational background and work experience of employees are factors that influence work ethic. This research aims to examine the influence of educational background and work experience on employee work ethic. The sample used in this research is a purposive sample, the sample in this research is 39 employees. The data collection technique used is a questionnaire. The results of this research test are that educational background has a positive effect on work ethic, work experience has a positive effect on work ethic. Simultaneously, educational background and work experience have a positive effect on work ethic. Managerial implications that may arise are human resource planning, recruitment and selection processes, employee development and team management, performance evaluation and organizational culture development.
The influence of compensation and work environment on employee performance with intervening of work motivation
Authors: Savira Febri Aulia , Zain Efendy , Zhafiraah Nazma Riska
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of compensation and work environment on employee performance. The focus of the research used is compensation and work environment variables on performance through work motivation. The population in this study were all employees of PT JIP. The sampling technique used was a sample using the Slovin method so that a sample of 66 respondents was obtained. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The data analysis method used is Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling analysis. The research results show that: Compensation has a positive and significant effect on work motivation, Work environment has a positive and significant effect on work motivation, Compensation has a positive and significant effect on performance, Work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance , Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, Work motivation mediates the influence of compensation on employee performance, Work motivation does not mediate the influence of the work environment on employee performance. Managers need to pay attention to elements of the compensation package, such as salary, benefits, incentives, and career development opportunities, to ensure that employees feel valued and motivated to provide their best performance.
Women and Christianity in Southwestern Nigeria from 19th to mid-20th Century: Implication for Contemporary Churches in Nigeria
Authors: Abolaji Akinnawo
Published: April 2024

Women have played significant roles in the development of Christianity in Nigeria, but with little attention given to their roles in historical accounts. Therefore, this research focuses on the roles of women found scattered in some documented history of Christianity in Southwest, Nigeria from 19th century till mid- twentieth century when missionaries came from America and Europe to Nigeria to establish Mainline Churches and in addition assesses their activities in the African Indigenous Churches (AICs) in Nigeria. The paper leaned on Dorcas Akintunde’s assertion that the official history of churches and Christian ministries in Nigeria takes a very little account of the role of women. She observed that the history of Christianity till the mid-twentieth century when Aladura churches (Praying Churches) were founded was basically patriarchal. Having explained these endeavours, the research also makes some recommendations for women activities in contemporary Christianity in Nigeria. The research uses qualitative approach with primary and secondary sources from In-depth Interview (IDI), participant observations and bibliographical and archival search. Women were found out to have served as missionaries, acted in men’s absence, and deployed their professional expertise on the mission fields, founded churches and were actively involved in pulpit ministry. Hence, their roles contributed significantly to the growth of Christianity in southwest Nigeria.
The Continuing Socio-political Appeal of Thermopylae Symbolism and the War in Ukraine
Authors: Gavrilović Darko , Petrović Miloš
Published: April 2024

The main aim of this article is to examine the causes behind the recurring heroic motives of Thermopylae up to the present day. This phenomenon, referred to as the comparative heroisation process, is analyzed in the context of initiation, glorification, and identification of contemporary European soldiers with the Spartan warriors. The author(s) primarily employ a comparative historical method, incorporating some elements of a constructivist approach. The Battle of Mariupol, one of the largest clashes during the invasion of Ukraine, is specifically examined. However, instead of focusing on measuring the actual degree of similarity to Thermopylae, the author(s) concentrate on the metaphorical aspect. The central question raised is: why has the symbolism of Thermopylae persisted? Additionally, the authors explore the continuities and discontinuities that the Mariupol case demonstrates in comparison to earlier historical examples. The author(s) aim to demonstrate that the heroisation process does not necessarily require defenders to possess all sublime virtues. On the contrary, it may be sufficient for the community to aspire to acknowledge, identify with, or achieve certain arch-heroic traits or qualities, which can then be attributed to their respective national courageous champions, irrespective of how closely they resemble the heroic role models.
Какво е боязънта?
Authors: Agamben Giorgio
Published: April 2024

The first pandemic texts, published in the book Where Have We Gone? Epidemic as Politics (“A che punto siamo? L'epidemia come politica”, Quodlibet, 2020), link Agamben's central notion of ”bare life” to fear, placing it at the center of his predictions for the sunset of bourgeois democracies and the rise of despotism based on the notion of ”biosecurity”. The theme culminates in the essay ”What is Fear?” presented here. Unlike the previous ones, it originally appeared on the website of the Italian Institute for Philosophical Research. Being the most philosophically saturated text of the series, it rethinks the key categories of Heideggerian existential analytics, fear and fearing, in the horizon of the pandemic situation, problematizing the ontological priority given by Heidegger to anxiety over fearing, in order to derive fearing as the mood through which power is established and justified.
DIFFERENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS ON SELF-EFFICIENCY AND DISCIPLINE CHARACTER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad , Aldila Febri Tia , Hakhumyan Grant
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the results of student descriptive statistics on the variables of self-efficacy and disciplinary character of high school students in physics subjects. Then, this research also aims to determine the differences and relationships between self-efficacy and the disciplinary character of high school students in physics subjects at the two schools that were the research locations. The method used in this research is a mixed method. The results of the research show that Junior High School 6 Batanghari obtained superior self-efficacy and discipline character scores compared to Junior High School 11 Batanghari. Based on the t-test which states the data comparison is smaller than 0.05 and the correlation test states the data results are smaller than 0.05. This research shows that there are differences and relationships between self-efficacy and the disciplinary character of high school students in physics subjects at the two schools that were the research locations. The novelty in this research is to examine students' self-efficacy and character in learning physics. The results of this research provide implications for physics subject teachers to provide appropriate interventions to develop students' disciplined character with adequate self-efficacy.
ANALYSIS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' CREATIVITY ABILITY IN SOLVING PHYSICS PROBLEMS
Authors: Wulandari Mashelin , Rodriguez Edna Virginia , Afrianda Sara
Published: April 2024

teaching and learning process is an activity that involves various elements that interact with each other to achieve a goal, for example student creativity. This research aims to analyze the influence of students' creative abilities on their ability to solve physics problems. This research is qualitative research with a type of literature study. The data analyzed is secondary data obtained through research documents in reputable journals. The results of research data analysis show that there is a positive influence between student creativity on the ability to solve physics problems on the subject of physical optics in class XI-A Senior high school 3 Jombang students. This creative ability is one of the important abilities for students to have in order to achieve optimal learning outcomes. Novelty in this research is information regarding the influence of creativity on problem-solving abilities in physics subjects.
ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTEREST AND LEARNING OUTCOMES OF PHYSICS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: BoangManalu Eva Novrianti , Iqbal Muhammad , Garcia Colocia
Published: April 2024

This research is research on the relationship between interest in physics and physics learning outcomes. The aim of this research is to find out how student interests relate to student learning outcomes at senior high school 8 Muaro Jambi. This type of research is quantitative research using correlational quantitative descriptive methods. The data collection technique in this research was to use a questionnaire and the questions were distributed to students with a sample of 60 people, namely class XI students at senior high school 8 Muaro Jambi. With a population of all senior high school Negeri 8 Muaro Jambi students. Data analysis in this research uses a quantitative type of research using the SPSS program to test assumptions (normality and linearity) and create hypotheses through correlational tests. The results of the research show that using the correlation test, the Pearson correlation value was 0.008 <0.05, so it can be stated that Ho is rejected or there is a relationship between the character of national spirit and student learning outcomes at senior high school Negeri 8 Muaro Jambi.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DIGITAL TEACHING MATERIALS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY TO FACILITATE STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING ABILITIES
Authors: Badiah Siti , Saefullah Asep , Antarnusa Ganesha
Published: April 2024

This research is motivated by Indonesia's impending energy crisis, where education is seen as one of the solutions to achieve sustainable development in the energy field. Therefore, there is a need for the concept or use of integrated Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) digital teaching materials in the physics subject on the topic of renewable energy. The research aims to determine the process of developing integrated ESD digital teaching materials, to assess the validation results of content and media experts on the teaching materials, and to understand students' responses to the acceptance of the teaching materials. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the Thiagarajan 4-D research model modified with the define, design, and development stages. This study has developed integrated ESD digital teaching materials on renewable energy topics to facilitate students' critical thinking abilities in digital form through the assistance of the fliphtml5 website, which is categorized as very suitable. The expert validation results for content yielded a percentage of 87.6%, which was categorized as very suitable; the expert validation results for media yielded a percentage of 84.6%, which was also categorized as very suitable. Students' responses to accepting the teaching materials were 87.8%, categorized as very suitable.
META-ANALYSIS OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODELS ON PHYSICS PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES
Authors: Putri Fhadira Insani , Deswalman Deswalman , Tosin Adelakun Isaac
Published: April 2024

The ability to solve these problems can be built and improved through the use of the Problem Based-Learning (PBL) learning model. This research aims to analyze the effect of using the Problem Based Learning model on students' Physics problem solving abilities. The method used in this research is meta-analysis. Meta-analysis is carried out by summarizing previously existing research data. Data collection was carried out by reviewing and searching ten online articles that examined the influence of the Problem Based Learning Model on physics problem solving abilities. The population in this study is research articles about the PBL model published online in the period 2018-2023. The samples taken were ten journals related to the research title. In this research, to find the right articles, search keywords were use, namely Problem Based Learning, the ability to solve problems on websites or online article pages. The criteria for articles taken as reference material in this meta-analysis are to contain at least the average pretest score before using the PBL model and the posttest score after using the PBL model to make it easier to determine the effect size. The results of the meta analysis carried out show that there is an influence of learning using the Problem Based Learning model on increasing students' Physics problem solving abilities.
META-ANALYSIS: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PJBL) MODEL IN INCREASING STUDENTS' CREATIVE THINKING IN SCIENCE LEARNING
Authors: Melisa Defri , Nawahdani Ahmad Mansur , Alam Rezwanul
Published: April 2024

This research is a qualitative study that uses meta analysis methods. The aim of this meta analysis is to find out whether there is an increase in students' creative thinking in the science learning context after implementing the Project Based Learning model. The data collection process was carried out by searching for journals that had been published in national journals using the Google Scholar platform. The ten journal articles analyzed came from publications in the last three years, namely the 2021-2023 period. This research process involves data collection steps, followed by data analysis. The analytical method used is qualitative analysis by applying the Miles and Huberman techniques. Based on the results of the meta analysis in this research, it can be concluded that the application of the Project Based Learning learning model is able to improve students' creative thinking in the science context.
Post Covid-19 Engineering Education system-Impact on Students life of Urban and Rural India
Authors: Sunil more Mr.Sunil magan more
Published: April 2024

Abstract - In Covid-19 everywhere all Engineering education system turned in to online education (Online teaching-learning) because of which their education level rises to the high level and to improve their level of education multiple advance software solutions came in to the society, but these all changes and updations came in to only Urban areas of india where the resourses were available with the parents whereas in rural part of india the situation was quite differnet in covid-19 period and after covid-19.
In most of the rural areas where the resourses where not available the education stopped for almost two consequtive years, which is a very bad for the society. RES was completely on hold in covid-19.Whereas in Urban areas because of plenty of resourses were available students become more smarter by using technology. They got various experiences with multiple opportunities. UES become more faster for the students those who were having an opportunity to use all resourses they have in the form of DOE.
It has influence in our society such as helped a lot of people who can not come to the seat of education, and it has its pros such as gives us with an chance to develop technology skills for teachers and students, and cons such as It is known that online education is not for all people, not for the uncontrolled educated or inflexible instructors , and there is a difference between online education and traditional education, and it has types.
Learning Mahaarah Al-Qiraa'ah Using Hijaiyyah Card Media in Islamic Elementary Schools
Authors: Amanda Salsabila , Hotimin Hotimin , Mulhendra Mulhendra
Published: April 2024

Mahaarah al-qiraa`ah plays an essential role in a person’s life, especially for students, so learning is also needed to help with teaching and learning activities. This research investigates the supporting and inhibiting factors in learning maharajah al-qiraa`ah using hijaiyyah letter card media. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected using interviews, observations, and documentation. The collected data in words is analyzed by reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results show that students' high enthusiasm and motivation support learning. The inhibiting factor is the lack of time for learning using hijaiyyah letter card media; classroom conditions were less conducive because some students interfered with other students.
Sustainable Development in Dye Waste Managemen : A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Adsorption and γ-Radiolysis
Authors: Prabhala Anupama
Published: April 2024

Pyrromethene 567 (PM567), a BODIPY class of dye; is widely used in medicine, chemistry, material science, and high-power dye lasers. During its use, PM567 dye waste is generated in ethanol solvent which needs to be treated before its disposal. In our study, we -radiolysis, an advanced oxidation process (AOP), and adsorption, a simple and easy option. Interestingly, -radiolysis were not efficient for dye effluent treatment in organic solvents. This inefficiency was attributed to competing reactions leading to the scavenging of dye-degrading radicals. -dose rate (3.5 kGy) feasible in the system; 62% is the maximum removal efficiency achieved by this method. For a comparison, we also investigated the adsorption efficiency of PM567 dye from ethanol solvent using commercially available adsorbents. Among these, powdered activated carbon (PAC) demonstrated the highest removal efficiency, reaching 95%, much higher than that of -radiolysis method. In line with the pursuit of sustainable development, we synthesized granular activated carbons (AC1, AC2, AC3) from coconut shells, a lignocellulosic biowaste. The characterization of these carbons revealed that AC3, with a higher iodine value and CCl4 activity, possessed a systematic pore structure (SEM analysis), a larger specific surface area (1708 m2 .g-1), and a higher micro-pore volume (0.61 cc.g-1). AC3 hence, emerged as the most effective adsorbent, achieving 95% efficiency comparable to PAC.
The Influence Of Dangdut Koplo Deny Caknan Performance Art On Adolescent Cultural Awareness
Authors: Putri Sufu Malinda , Bosco Doho Yohannes Don
Published: April 2024

Dangdut koplo is a genre of dangdut music that is popular in Indonesia, especially among teenagers. This research aims to determine the influence of Deny Caknan's dangdut koplo performance art on the cultural awareness of teenagers with a correlation study of Deny Caknan's band song entitled Ambyar. Researchers applied quantitative methods in this research. Researchers apply data collection techniques from two aspects, namely method and source. Researchers will analyze the data using correlation analysis and linear regression analysis in this research. The research results show that performing arts has a significant effect on the dependent variable, namely Cultural Awareness. Based on the R-square test hypothesis testing criteria, it can be concluded that the magnitude of 0.600 indicates that the proportion of influence of the Performing Arts variable on the Cultural Awareness variable is 60%. This means that performing arts have a huge influence on cultural awareness. It is proven that every time Deny Caknan's performing arts is held, it is packed with visitors, the majority of whom are young people.
Pembangunan Sosial Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Di Desa Mekarsari, Kecamatan Selaawi, Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Bertrand Nathaniel Sibarani Dominicus , Buchari Rd. Ahmad
Published: April 2024

Desa Mekarsari merupakan salah satu desa yang terletak di Kecamatan Selaawi, Kabupaten Garut yang terkenal dengan kerajinan sangkar burung berkualitas, serta dinobatkan sebagai desa dengan penghasil kerajinan sangkar burung terbaik se-Kecamatan Selaawi. Berdasarkan penilaian Indeks Ketahanan Sosial (IKS) Desa Mekarsari tahun 2023, Desa Mekarsari memiliki nilai IKS dengan presentase 41 %. Dalam pembangunan sosial, menurut Patel (2015) terdapat karakteristik pembangunan sosial yang dilihat dari dimensi kuncinya, yaitu vision, goals, principles, programme type, auspices, views of providers and beneficiaries, dan local and global actions. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif dengan teknis analisis data menggunakan kondensasi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan dan teknik penentuan informan menggunakan teknik purposive. Berdasarkan teori dimensi kunci karakter pembangunan sosial menurut Patel (2015), dalam implementasi program dan pelaksanaan kegiatan di Desa Mekarsari, masih terdapat kekurangan dari pengadaan anggaran, fasilitas, inisasi dan keaktifan masyarakat, dan partisipasi kritis dari masyarakat terhadap peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat.
Analisis Yuridis Penetapan Perkara Nomor 0222/Pdt.P/2023/Pa. Kab.Mlg Dalam Perkara Dispensasi Kawin
Authors: Nurhadi Nurhadi , Hasan Nur , Muhibin Moh.
Published: April 2024

Analisis Yuridis Penetapan Perkara Nomor 0222/Pdt.P/2023/PA. Kab. Mlg yang amarnya menetapkan bahwa majelis hakim memberikan izin seorang anak perempuan yang masih berusia 17 tahun 5 bulan yang akan melangsungkan perkawinan dengan seorang anak laki-laki yang masih berusia 23 tahun. Hakim berpendapat bahwa telah cukup alasan untuk mengabulkan permohonan pemohon. Tujuan penelitian ini yang pertama, untuk menganalisis prosedur permohonan dispensasi kawin berdasarkan PERMA nomor 5 tahun 2019, kedua, untuk menganalisis pertimbangan hukum hakim dalam penetapan dispensasi kawin nomor 0222/Pdt.P/2023/PA.Kab.Mlg. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu content analysis dengan menganalisis isi penetapan. Pendekatan yang digunakan yaitu yuridis normatif secara perundang-undangan. Data primer yang digunakan adalah salinan penetapan nomor 0222/Pdt.P/2023/PA.Kab.Mlg dan Salinan PERMA nomor 5 tahun 2019, sedangkan data sekunder studi kepustakaan. Kerangka pemikiran pada penelitian ini dititik beratkan pada analisis pertimbangan hukum hakim dalam penetapan dispensasi kawin nomor 0222/Pdt.P/2023/PA.Kab.Mlg. Hasil analisis menunjukkan: Pertama, untuk mengajukan permohonan dispensasi kawin di Pengadilan Agama pasca berlakunya Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2019 tidak lepas dari PERMA nomor 5 tahun 2019. Kedua, kedua calon pengantin bisa dikategorikan sebagai mukallaf karena sudah aqil dan baligh. Ketiga, kedua calon pengantin telah berhubungan suami istri dan telah hamil 3 bulan lamanya. Keempat, bunyi hadits Nabi “Tidak boleh ada madharat dan tidak boleh menimpakan madharat” (H.R. Ibnu Majah). Berdasarkan catatan dan kesimpulan yang bisa diambil adalah Pertimbangan Hukum Hakim dalam Penetapan nomor 0222/Pdt.P/2023/PA.Kab.Mlg sudah sesuai dalam memberikan penetapan.