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DESALINATION AND ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT
Authors: Kujur Vidya Spriha , Dhiman Tarun Kumar , Sharma Roshni , Kumar Rahul
Published: June 2024

The global water scarcity challenge has reached critical proportions, necessitating innovative solutions to secure a sustainable water supply. This chapter provides a thorough exploration of desalination and advanced water treatment methods as pivotal components in addressing this pressing issue. The introduction outlines the growing global water scarcity challenge and elucidates the crucial role played by desalination and advanced treatment techniques in augmenting water supply. Section II delves into the fundamental principles of desalination, emphasizing the need to consider environmental factors and challenges associated with the process. This sets the stage for Section III, which extensively covers membrane-based desalination technologies. Topics include the widely utilized Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology, alongside Nanofiltration (NF) and Ultrafiltration (UF) processes. Additionally, the section explores innovative methods such as Forward Osmosis (FO), pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO), Electrodialysis, and capacitive deionization. Section IV shifts the focus to thermal desalination processes, offering insights into their principles and applications. Section V introduces emerging and innovative desalination techniques, showcasing cutting-edge approaches that hold promise for more efficient and sustainable water treatment. Recognizing the significance of pre-treatment and post-treatment strategies, Section VI examines their role in enhancing the overall effectiveness of desalination processes. The paper concludes with Section VII, which outlines future prospects and research directions in the field. This comprehensive overview serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, offering insights into the diverse facets of desalination and advanced water treatment and guiding the way towards a water-secure future.
IMPACT OF CONVENTIONAL AND MICROWAVE-ASSISTED PYROLYSIS ON PRODUCT QUALITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors: Hamzah Husam Talib , Sridevi Veluru , Hamdullah Noor Abdulqader , Abdullah Thamer Adnan , Srikanth R. , Tukarambai M. , Poiba Venkata Rao
Published: June 2024

In light of the diminishingof fossil fuel reservesand increasing worries about the environment, Recent years have seen a rise in the amount of research conducted on alternative energy sources.The study comparing microwave pyrolysis to traditional pyrolysis and Pre-treatmentby each method was supported in this comparative study. Both microwave and traditional pyrolysis are usedeffected on yieldcharacteristics, pyrolysis behavior, quality, and quantity. Analysis of the characteristics using proximate and elemental methods demonstrates that microwave hydrothermal pre-treatment and pyrolysis are improved than conventional hydrothermal Pre-treatment and pyrolysisregarding their calorific value and oxygen content.When char is the major product, conventional pyrolysis is the method that is employed. The typical pyrolysis process generallyproduces char and gas;it is possible to turn specific fractions of the product gas into liquid by condensing them. The term "microwave-assisted pyrolysis" refers to a novel thermochemical method that transformsbiomass into bio-oil;it is more prompt, effective, selective, controllable, and adaptable thanconventional methods as a comparative,in addition to this, the variables that illustrate howconventional pyrolysis differs from microwave pyrolysis in terms of product quality aredescribed.
SUSTAINABILITY OF SOLAR AND WINDENERGY SOURCES
Authors: R. Pannirselvam Dr.
Published: June 2024

The demand of energy for all sector has increased year after year due to civilization and developments. Non renewable energy resources are those sources, whose formation within the earth takes several millions of years. Renewable energy sources are those take lesser time to recoup the energy resource, compared to the consumption of energy. Sustainable energy is one that can meet the current energy demands and conserve the energy to meet the demands of the future generation. In this paper the different aspects of the sustainability of solar and wind energy sources are discussed. Solar cells, made of semiconductor materials, convert sunlight directly into electricity, and considered as major sources of renewable energy sources. But they are producing electronic waste at the end of life causing environmental problems. Wind energy is converted to electricity by wind turbines, by receiving the wind energy through blades, which connected to a drive shaft, rotate the electric generator to produce electricity. Small wind turbine can function even at low wind speeds and can be installed even on the top of the building. Since off shore wind speeds are two times greater than those on land, offshore wind turbines could contribute much more energy. Most parts of a wind turbine except the blades can be recycled; but the blades made of resin and fiber glass and longer lengths are difficult and expensive to transport to landfill. Much attention should be given to reduce, recycle and reuse of the electronic wastes and other wastes from solar energy system and wind turbines so as to make them as sustainable energy sources. Considering the costs and efficiencies of solar system and wind turbines, it was concluded that both solar and wind energies are sustainable energies.
POTENTIAL OF ALGAE-BASED BIOFUELS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SECURITY
Authors: Dehal Lipsa , Saini Archana
Published: June 2024

Fossil fuel supplies are not keeping up with the growing demand and are expected to run out in the near future. As a result, the search for renewable sources of energy has been driven by environmental concerns, such as pollution and global warming, as well as increasing oil prices. Algae has emerged as a potential source of sustainable energy sources, with its high protein, lipid, and carbohydrate content, rapid growth rate, and superior biomass yield. Algae are anticipated to be a third-generation feedstock for biofuels including ethanol, biodiesel, and ethanol from biomass and to have greater potential than the current generation of feedstock. There have only been a few thousand algae species examined as potential producers of biofuel, and none of them were perfect. The current state of algae-based biofuels, substantial production obstacles, and important manufacturing steps are all covered in this study.
COVID-19 AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PREDICAMENT
Authors: Choudhury Moutusi Paul
Published: June 2024

The contemporary idea of politics, and everything else that has been caught up in the whirlpool of interconnectedness has linked every local and global issue into a comprehensive whole. Therefore, issues like human rights, environment, terrorism that were once seemingly confined to the boundaries of a state have now transcended their territorial space and have emerged as global issues. Any kind of response on the part of the international community to deal with these issues need to reconcile the severity of these issues with the central feature of globalized capitalist modernity, i.e., self-seeking individuals, unhindered economic growth, materialism, development, a drive towards homogeneity and overt form of interconnectedness. This work is an attempt to understand and analyse these issues in the context of a relentlessly globalized world
THE FOURTEEN SHASTRAS IN FOUR VEDAS
Authors: Roy Jyotish Baran
Published: June 2024

Purana,the Sanskrit word ,meaning ‘’ancient ,or ‘’old’’ is a genre ancient Indian literature found in Hinduism. A large number of topics are like cosmogony ,cosmology ,falk tales pilgrimages, temples medicine ,astronomy, honours , love stories, grammar mineralogy ,genealogies of Gods, Goddesses. Kings, heroes, sages and demigods are included in Puranas. The first Puranas are believed to be composed between the 3rd and 10th centuries C.E and the most famous one among thembeing ‘’ Bhagavata Purana ‘’ is nothing but an description of the childhood and early life of Krishna .Where the veroius Puranas are constaining information about Yoga ,the’’ Bhagavata Purana ‘’ gives the readers an opportunity exercise and practice Bhakti Yoga.
ROLE PLAYED BY CARTOONS INDIAN PRINT MEDIA: A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF FEW CARTOONS OF SELECTED INDIAN ENGLISH DAILIES
Authors: Giyanani Ms. Jaya , Trivedi Dr. Krishna
Published: June 2024

Cartoons are a special type of communication that allows for the subliminal delivery of messages while also producing humour without offending anyone. The drawings can express a reality that is both bitter and sweet without using words. A cartoon is made up of several components, signs, or symbols that have a certain meaning. To recognize that a semiotics analysis was done. Cartoons on current hot topics throughout the data collecting period were analyzed using Ferdinand de Saussure's model. Press cartoons may be created on any type of topic, including political and social ones. Cartoons can depict local, regional, national, or even international issues depending on where they are drawn. However, the majority of the cartoons in the three chosen newspapers—The Indian Express, The Hindu, and Times of India—were drawn on national concerns. The study also includes the frequency of cartoons published during the three months of data collection which simultaneously describes how much importance is given to cartoons by the particular Indian English newspaper under the study. The highest number of cartoons were published by the Times of India. Whereas, The Hindu newspaper has the lowest frequency of cartoons comparatively. The Indian Express newspaper has significant consistency in publishing cartoons. Overall, this study emphasizes how cartoons are portrayed differently on a common issue by each selected Indian English dailies and what the signs, symbols or elements used by cartoonists to convey the message., It also describes the frequency at which cartoons are published and what level of issues are focused on majorly by the cartoonists or newspapers
THE NEED OF INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONICS AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN THE ERA OFDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Authors: Bangar Prof. (Dr.) Parvinder , Agarwal Ajay Kumar
Published: June 2024

Mechanical engineering has been an integral part of our lives for centuries. From the first steam engine to modern-day robotics, mechanical engineering has evolved to meet the needs of the times. In recent years, electronic and communication technologies have revolutionized the field of mechanical engineering, making it possible to create machines that can perform complex tasks with ease. In this post, we will explore the future of mechanical engineering in the electronic and communication era. We will discuss how these advancements are changing the way we design and manufacture machines, and explore the potential impact of these developments on our society. So, whether you are a mechanical engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve or just interested in the future of technology, this post is for you.
EFFECT OF FDM PROCESS PARAMETERS ON PRINTING TIME, PART WEIGHT AND DAMPING FACTOR FOR ABS MATERIAL
Authors: V Raja Subramaniam , N Mohammed Raffic , K Ganesh Babu , A S Rajan
Published: June 2024

The current study focus upon the effect of fused deposition modeling parameters over printing time, part weight and damping factor. The study considers three FDM input factor such as infill density, layer height and print speed varied in two levels. Taguchi’s orthogonal array has been adopted for creating the experimental layout and output responses have been analyzed using appropriate signal to noise ratio method. The response table rankings and main effect plot indicates the significant parameter and optimal combination of input factors for controlling the output responses. Infill density is the most significant factor for both printing time and part weight of the sample prepared. Layer thickness is most influencing over damping factor of the sample. Printing speed is found to be the least significant factor over printing time and damping factor of the material. The change in layer thickness from 0.15mm to 0.20mm at 50% infill density has decreased printing time by 11.59%, but part weight and damping factor enhanced by 14.96% and 160% respectively. Similarly, at 100% infill density with 0.15mm layer thickness, printing time increased by 98.5% , part weight and damping factor increased by 84% and 59.63% respectively.
INVESTIGATION ON PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF DIESEL ENGINES USING PALM OIL BIODIESEL AND ITS BLENDS
Authors: Potnuru Bala Divya , Prasad Dr. Kondapalli Siva , Kannam Sree Sruthi
Published: June 2024

Internal combustion engine alternative fuels were discovered as a result of rising energy demand, stricter emission regulations, and the depletion of oil reserves. Many alternative fuels, have already achieved widespread commercialization in the transportation industry. Palm oil is combined with diesel in the current work and utilised as an alternative fuel for CI engines. Using a chemical procedure known as trans-esterification, palm oil can be transformed into bio diesel. Blending has resulted in the creation of fuel blends with various ratios. Each mix is evaluated for its fuel qualities. When employing diesel and palm oil blends in 4-stroke diesel engines, load test analysis is completed. The engine's performance metrics are estimated based on experimental observations of the engine and are then contrasted for various mixes. This investigation has highlighted the viability of employing alternative fuels in diesel engines, particularly the potential usage of palm oil as biodiesel.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS ON JATROPHA AS BIO DIESEL FOR A SINGLE CYLINDER COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE
Authors: Udgire Manoj Kumar. N. , Bhagwat Dr. Vishwajit
Published: June 2024

The creation of the cars in all over the world is increased due to the reliance on motor vehicles. The means of transport, energy is required, and most of them are based, and oil-based products, such as the main location in the series. In fact, it is a type of alternative fuel it is simply to any equipment with the exception of petroleum products, coal, and on the side, and the ground cover, which can be used as a fuel to operate a motor vehicle.Bio-diesel can be deleted from a variety of materials, such as oil, biomass, growth rate, greens, dairy products, debris, etc. Jatropha is one of the most promising in terms of small, perennial, and less pollution. Biodiesel is the name given to that perfect consuming option delivered from homegrown, inexhaustible assets. Biodiesel doesn't contain petrol. it tends to be mixed at some ideal level with ordinary diesel to make a biodiesel mix. Biodiesel can be utilized in C.I (diesel) motors with practically no alterations. Biodiesel is easy to utilize, biodegradable, nontoxic, and are liberated from sulfur and aromatics. Break power and thermal efficiency of biodiesel has better than diesel. It may be better alternative fuel for the petroleum products, coal, and on the side, and the ground cover, which can be used as a fuel to operate a motor vehicle.
INDIA’S OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A GLOBAL MANUFACTURING HUB
Authors: Verma Mayank
Published: June 2024

India has been making significant progress in the manufacturing sector over the years, with its policies aimed at promoting the manufacturing sector through initiatives such as 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.' With its abundant resources, skilled labor force, and favorable government policies, India has the potential to become a global manufacturing hub. This paper analyzes the opportunities and challenges faced by India in achieving this objective and recommend a roadmap for the country to become a global manufacturing hub.
WHO WILL TAKE THE NEXT ‘WORLD THRONE’?
Authors: Bhattacharya Sofia
Published: June 2024

The world is experiencing major events that highlights the differing interpretations of power at various levels. International politics provides an overview of multifarious activities to cope up with the recent understanding of authority and its legitimacy. This paper first journeys through the evolution of the concept of power ever since the inception of states and nations in the world political stage and grasps the features of changing dimensions within state activities. States’ behaviour studied at the international level further provides the incite of how the actors in the world stage have perceived the understanding of power with a different approach over every century that they have witnessed. In fact, the article here, starts with a note of identifying the different arenas of international power holding by various ancient states and concludes on a skeptic note as to who is likely to embrace the current understanding of real authority and rule the world in a legitimate manner. Also, the next question explored is whether power is likely to rest in an absolute manner among a nation or a supranational organization whose contributions, in the last century, cannot be simply ignored.
SOCIETY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, COMMUNITY, LOVE AND HUMANITY
Authors: Singh Dr. Reeta
Published: June 2024

Today, the social equation of the whole world seems to be polarizing on the basis of religion. The question is, what is the basis of this religion? Religion, spirituality, love or humanity. Are religion and spirituality two sides of the same coin, which governs society, love and humanity? Does religion and spirituality give the best style of living or destroys life in the darkness of superstition? This chapter is exploration into these questions based on analysis of Indian religious and spiritual believes
Aligning Teacher Ethics with 21st Century Character Education; Insights From Al-Qabisi's Perspective
Authors:   STAIN Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia, Fariq Wan Muhammad , Hitami Munzir ,   State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim, Riau, Indonesia, Murhayati Sri ,   State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim, Riau, Indonesia, Susanti Triana ,   STAIN Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia
Published: June 2024

Al-Qabisi is an Islamic education figure who lived in the classical Islamic era. His thoughts are contained in the book al-Risālah al-Mufaṣṣilah li Ahwāl al-Muta'allimīn wa Aḥkām al-Mu'allimīn wa al-Muta’allimīn. This study analyzes al-Qabisi's thoughts about teacher ethics in educating children in the book. The type of research used is a non-interactive qualitative study with content analysis methods. The study results show that teachers in educating children own several ethics. Among them, (1) teachers are required to fulfill obligations before accepting rights to students; (2) caring and always being gentle with students; (3) may not be rude to students; (4) act fairly among them; (5) do not combine male and female students; (6) teachers must always supervise students; and (7) keep them away from bad deeds. It can be concluded that Al-Qabisi's thoughts were strongly influenced by the social conditions that developed at that time, namely the school of jurisprudence of Imam Malik, experts on hadith, and the practice of the people of Medina.
Attributes of Filipino Seafarers: Will They Enhance Global Competitiveness Among Filipino Officers?
Authors:   John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo, Inc., Iloilo City. Philippines, Bedia Agustin D. , A. Alimen Rolando ,   University Of San Agustin Iloilo City, Philippines, D. Alimen Ma. Cecilia ,   University Of San Agustin Iloilo City, Philippines, Bedia-Chua Jiselle Aimee Y. ,   Iloilo Doctors College Iloilo City, Philippines
Published: June 2024

In the 17th century, Filipino seafarers were the primary choice of foreign shipowners. They were hired to complement the galleons. The global survey of Seafarers International Research Center (SIRC) 2002 showed 28.1% deployment with 9% as senior officers and 19% as junior officers while 72% were ratings. The SIRC 2002 survey showed that Filipino seafarers occupy the No. 1 spot in global deployment. However, the recent survey conducted by the Baltic International Maritime Council (BIMCO/ICS) 2021 results showed officers from the Indo-Pacific occupy the top spot among senior officers and China was the top spot for junior officers. Nineteen years after 2002 the deployment position has changed with officers from the Indo-Pacific and China in the top spot. A study of attributes among Filipino officers who are currently in the employ of foreign shipowners will serve as the basis for an intervention program to increase the deployment of Filipino officers. The study when implemented will remedy the gap in the deployment. Research instruments were distributed to Filipino officers in Luzon and Visayan regions. The respondents of this study chosen using the simple random method were Filipino Management and Operational level officers who were employed by international shipping companies. Hard copies of the questionnaires were administered to the respondents in the Philippines while soft copies were sent to officers on board. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as frequency, mean, and standard deviation. Significant differences among variables were determined through, a t-test of Independent Samples and One-way ANOVA. Results revealed that of the five attributes, two were found significant. The attributes of analytical and critical thinking and lifelong learners were found significant. To enhance global competitiveness study should be done to validate the result of this study and the impact of the intervention program.
The Impact of Technological Advancements on The Academic Performance of Senior High School Students
Authors:   Olongapo City National High School, ANTIPOLO ACE MARK R. , C. PAZ JOHN EDUARD ,   Subic National High School, A. DAVID MERCY ,   Subic National High School, T. FERRER ADORA ,   Dirita Elementary School
Published: June 2024

Inclusion of technology in education was utilized even before pandemic. As the pandemic hit, technology usage for personal and academic purposes among senior high school students significantly increased. This study aimed to determine the impact of technological advancement to the academic performance of senior high school students from selected public and private school in the province of Zambales and City of Olongapo, Philippines. There were 187 senior high school students from the selected schools who were the respondents chosen through stratified random sampling. The study used the descriptive survey research design with survey questionnaires as the main instrument to describe the emerging impact of technological advancement to the academic performance of students. The results showed that students often experience the impact of technological advancements in their academic performance, and that it poses both positive and negative impact. Furthermore, it was found that there is a significant difference in the correlation between technological advancements and academic performance of students in terms of sex, school, and strand. The study suggests that the Department of Education (DepEd) may spearhead seminars and trainings to assist and help teachers in the successful inclusion of technology in the classroom; allocate enough fundings for the creation of programs that will help solve the digital divide that exist between students; allocate adequate funding for the provision of additional technological equipment in schools; teacher educators may practice using and including more technologies in the teaching-learning process and in their lesson plans; students may start utilizing technology to assist them in their academic performance; and parents may monitor their children’s use of technology to avoid misuse and negative impacts on academic performance.
นวัตกรรมการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียนตามแนวคิดสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ
Authors:   , มานะกิจ รุ่งทิพย์
Published: June 2024

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1. ศึกษากรอบแนวคิดของการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียน และสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ 2. ศึกษาระดับสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพของผู้บริหารโรงเรียน 3. ศึกษาความต้องการจำเป็นของการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียนตามแนวคิดสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ และ 4. พัฒนานวัตกรรมการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียนตามแนวคิดสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ โดยใช้ระเบียบวิธีวิจัยแบบผสมวิธีพหุระยะ แบ่งเป็น 4 ระยะ กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ โรงเรียนที่มีการจัดการศึกษาในระดับปฐมวัย สังกัดสำนักงานคณะกรรมการการศึกษาขั้นพื้นฐาน จำนวน 394 โรงเรียน จากประชากรทั้งหมดจำนวน 25,893 โรงเรียน โดยใช้วิธีสุ่มตัวอย่างแบบหลายขั้นตอน ผู้ให้ข้อมูลในการตอบแบบประเมินและแบบสอบถาม คือ ผู้อำนวยการสถานศึกษา จำนวน 330 คน และ 320 คน ตามลำดับ เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย คือ แบบประเมิน แบบสอบถาม แบบสัมภาษณ์ วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยการคำนวณความถี่ ร้อยละ ค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน การวิเคราะห์เชิงเนื้อหา และความต้องการจำเป็น

ผลการวิจัย พบว่า 1. กรอบแนวคิดของการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียน ประกอบด้วย 2 รูปแบบการพัฒนาคือ 1) การพัฒนาระหว่างเวลาการปฏิบัติงาน ได้แก่ การเรียนรู้จากการปฏิบัติจริง การมอบหมายงาน การหมุนเวียนงาน การทำงานร่วมกับองค์กรหรือชุมชนอื่น ๆ การสอนงานและการเป็นพี่เลี้ยง และ 2) การพัฒนานอกเวลาการปฏิบัติงาน ได้แก่ การเรียนในชั้นเรียนหรือคอร์สเรียนต่าง ๆ การเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเอง การเข้าร่วมประชุม/ฝึกอบรม/สัมมนา สถานการณ์จำลอง/บทบาทสมมติ การทัศนศึกษา/การเยี่ยมชม การแลกเปลี่ยนเรียนรู้จากชุมชนแห่งการปฏิบัติ กรอบแนวคิดสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ ประกอบด้วย 1) ความสามารถด้านการส่งเสริมการดูแลและพัฒนาเด็กปฐมวัย 2) ความสามารถด้านการพัฒนาหลักสูตรและสภาพแวดล้อมการเรียนรู้สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย 3) ความสามารถด้านการจัดการระบบการสังเกต คัดกรอง การวัดและประเมินผล และการจัดทำสารนิทัศน์สำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย 4) ความสามารถด้านการส่งเสริมสุขภาพ ความปลอดภัย และโภชนาการสำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย 5) ความสามารถด้านการเสริมสร้างความสัมพันธ์ ปฏิสัมพันธ์ และการแนะแนวเด็กปฐมวัยและครอบครัว 6) ความสามารถด้านการสร้างการมีส่วนร่วมของครอบครัวและชุมชนในการพัฒนาเด็กปฐมวัย 7) ความสามารถด้านการมีภาวะผู้นำทางการศึกษาปฐมวัย 8) ความสามารถด้านการพัฒนาทางวิชาชีพปฐมวัย 9) ความสามารถด้านการบริหารจัดการและการนิเทศด้านปฐมวัย 2. ระดับสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ พบว่า ความสามารถด้านการส่งเสริมสุขภาพ ความปลอดภัย และโภชนาการสำหรับเด็กปฐมวัย มีค่าเฉลี่ยสูงสุด และความสามารถด้านการส่งเสริมการดูแลและพัฒนาเด็กปฐมวัย มีค่าเฉลี่ยต่ำสุด 3. ความต้องการจำเป็นของการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียนตามแนวคิดสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ พบว่า รูปแบบการพัฒนานอกเวลาการปฏิบัติงานมีค่าความต้องการจำเป็นสูงสุด และวิธีการพัฒนาที่มีค่าความต้องการจำเป็นสูงสุดคือ การเข้าร่วมประชุม ฝึกอบรม สัมมนา 4. นวัตกรรมการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียนตามแนวคิดสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ มีชื่อว่า “นวัตกรรมการพัฒนาผู้บริหารโรงเรียนแบบผสมผสานระหว่างการพัฒนานอกเวลาการปฏิบัติงานและการพัฒนาระหว่างเวลาการปฏิบัติงานเพื่อเสริมสร้างสมรรถนะนักการศึกษาปฐมวัยมืออาชีพ” ประกอบด้วย 5 โมดูล ซึ่งแต่ละโมดูลประกอบด้วย หลักการ จุดมุ่งหมาย เนื้อหา ระยะเวลา รูปแบบและวิธีการพัฒนา และการวัดและประเมินผล
PENGARUH PROFESIONALITAS GURU DAN MANAJEMEN KELAS TERHADAP PENINGKATAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Sihombing Sri Wahyuni , Sukarsih Sukarsih , Alamsya Gafar , Warlizasusi Jumirah
Published: June 2024

Permasalahan utama penelitian ini bahwa menurut teori profesionalitas guru dan manajemen kelas memberi pengaruh terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran, namun fakta dilapangan (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah se-Rejang Lebong)  memang kelihatannya profesionalitas guru dan manajemen kelas memberi pengaruh tetapi belum diketahui berapa besar pegaruh dari masing-masingnya terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh profesionalitas guru dan manajemen kelas terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran. Hipotesis penelitian yaitu: (1) Terdapat pengaruh yang positif antara variabel profesionalitas guru terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran (2) Terdapat pengaruh yang positif antara manajemen kelas terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran (3) Terdapat pengaruh yang positif antara profesionalitas guru dan manajemen kelas secara bersama-sama terhadap peningkatan mutu pembelajaran.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasinya seluruh guru MI se-Kab. Rejang Lebong yang berjumlah 160 orang, namun diambil sampelnya 25 % sebanyak 40 orang. Instrumen pengumpul data digunakan yaitu kuesioner. Data terkumpul dianalisis dengan uji hipotesis menggunakan regresi ganda.
Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara statistik pengaruh profesionalitas guru 26,8 % terhadap mutu pembelajaran dan manajemen kelas (45,6%) terhadap mutu pembelajaran.Dan dapat pula diartikan 72,4 %  peningkatan mutu pembelajaran ditentukan oleh profesionalitas guru dan manajemen kelas.
İmâm-ı Rabbânî’nin Perspektifinden Teşehhüdde İşaret Meselesi
Authors: Karayiğit İskender
Published: June 2024

Namazda gerek birinci oturuş gerekse son oturuşta teşehhüd duasının okunması, bu duanın metni ve duayı okurken ellerin durumu gibi hususlar mezhepler arasında tartışma konusu olmuştur. Teşehhüdde işaret parmağının kaldırılmasıyla ilgili olarak Hz. Peygamber’in hem parmaklarının tamamını yumarak işarette bulunduğuna dair hem de sadece iki parmağını yumup orta parmakla başparmağını halka yaparak işaret parmağını kaldırdığına dair rivayetler gelmiştir. Rivayetlerdeki bu farklılıklar mezheplerin işaretin hükmüyle ilgili farklı görüşler belirtmesine sebep olmuştur. Nitekim Mâlikî, Şâfiî, Hanbelî ve Hanefîlerin bir kısmı teşehhüdde işareti sünnet olarak değerlendirirken, Hanefîlerden diğer bir grup parmakla işareti sünnet saymak bir yana, aksine başka bir sünneti ortadan kaldırdığını iddia ederek işareti doğru bulmamıştır. Zira onlara göre asıl sünnet olan parmakları kıbleye yöneltmektir. İşaret ise bu sünnete engel olmaktadır. Hanefî müntesibi olan İmâm-ı Rabbânî de (ö. 1034/1624) teşehhüdde işaret parmağının kaldırılması görüşüne katılmamıştır. Ancak onun işarete karşı olmasının sebebi sırf kendi mezhebinin görüşü olmasından değil, işarete cevaz veren rivayetlerin Hanefi imamların süzgeçinden geçememesidir. İmâm-ı Rabbânî’ye göre Hanefîlerin işareti reddetmelerinin birtakım sebepleri vardır. İlk olarak o, teşehhüdde işaret parmağının kaldırılmasının cevazına dair hadislerin çok olduğunu, ancak bu cevazın mezhebin zâhir ve asıl rivayetlerinden olmadığını ileri sürmüştür. Ancak İmâm-ı Rabbânî’nin bu iddiası kimi kesimlerce kabul görmemiştir. Nitekim Mektûbât’ın Arapça tercümesinin ta‘lîkâtında ne zâhirü’r-rivâyede, ne de nâdirü’r-rivâyede parmağın kaldırılmasına veya kaldırılmamasına dair bir rivayetin bulunmadığı ifade edilmiş ve İmâm-ı Rabbânî’nin bu iddiası başka şekilde izah edilmiştir. İkinci olarak İmâm-ı Rabbânî, işaretle ilgili değişik fetva eserlerinden derlediği rivayetleri bir araya getirerek işarete karşı tutumunu devam ettirmiş ve bu konuda yalnız olmadığını, birçok fakihin de kendisiyle aynı görüşü paşlaştığını ifade etmiştir. Üçüncü olarak Hanefî bilginlerinin işarete cevaz veren rivayetleri hadis usûlü kritiği açısından ızdırablı bulduğunu, bu nedenle de onların ilgili hadislere temkinli yaklaştıklarını ileri sürmüştür. Nitekim o, işarete cevaz veren rivayetleri inceleyerek on üç madde altında hadislerin neden ızdırablı olduklarını açıklamaya çalışmıştır. Teşehhüdde işarete dair birçok rivayet bulunup mezheplerin çoğu da bu rivayetlerle amel edince, akla başta ilgili rivayetlerin uzlaştırılması olmak üzere birtakım sorular gelmiş, buna istinaden İmâm-ı Rabbânî, ilgili rivayetleri zikrettikten sonra akla gelmesi muhtemel soru ve cevapları da sıralamıştır. Çalışma, ehl-i hadisin karşısında konumlandırılan ve ehl-i rey tabir edilen Hanefîlerin zaman zaman hadislerle amel etmeme durumlarında mutlaka usûlî bir gerekçelerinin olduğunu ortaya koyması açısından önem arzetmektedir.
Quality Analysis of SMA Negeri 1 Sokaraja Website using Eye Tracking Method
Authors: Khaniifah Purnani , Gustalika Muhamad Azrino
Published: June 2024

The role of websites in academic management and enhancing the reputation of a company or institution is very important. The quality of website services also has a crucial role in the world of education. Based on the results of interviews with the person in charge of the SMA Negeri 1 Sokaraja website, it was found that there were problems, namely the satisfaction of website users was not yet known and there were several pages that were not responsive, such as in the homepage/home area, which needed to be improved or optimized. This research involves a number of respondents who will give their views on the SMA Negeri 1 Sokaraja website. The analysis results obtained from this research are expected to provide a clear understanding of the extent to which this website meets the quality standards set by the Eye Tracking method. In addition, the analysis results will also provide a detailed evaluation of each aspect of the website's quality. In this research, the Eye Tracking method is used to measure where users look, how long they look, and the order in which they look. There are aspects of usability measurement, namely efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction. SMA Negeri 1 Sokaraja website users are the respondents of this research. The results of usability testing with the USE Questionier method with a feasibility percentage of 84.17% with a very feasible category which means the website is very feasible for users. The results of usability testing with the eye-tracking method that each task is well received by users, but the effectiveness of delivering information reaches a score of 73.14, this score is classified as quite effective
Fortalecimiento de ceremonia ancestral de la guayusa, para el fomento de turismo comunitario en la comunidad kichwa Atari, parroquia el Eno, provincia de Sucumbíos
Authors: Shiguango Andi Edison Byron , Andy Grefa John David
Published: June 2024

La investigación se centró en fortalecer la ceremonia ancestral de la guayusa para promover el turismo comunitario en la comunidad kichwa Atari, provincia de Sucumbíos. Se identificó como problema principal la falta de valoración de esta ceremonia. Se establecieron objetivos específicos como diagnosticar la situación actual de la ceremonia, identificar atractivos turísticos y elaborar un plan de fortalecimiento. Se llevó a cabo un diagnóstico participativo y entrevistas con líderes comunitarios para evaluar la situación actual de la ceremonia. Se utilizaron métodos del Ministerio de Turismo para identificar los atractivos turísticos, resultando en 5 atractivos, mayormente culturales. Se elaboró un plan de fortalecimiento con un presupuesto estimado de 5.070 dólares americanos, distribuido en actividades a desarrollar en 5 años. Los resultados mostraron que los jóvenes tienen poca valoración de la cultura tradicional, y se identificó una predominancia de atractivos culturales. La investigación contribuye al fortalecimiento de la ceremonia ancestral de la guayusa como parte del patrimonio cultural de la región amazónica.
COMPARATIVE WOOD ANATOMY OF FOUR Vernonia delile SPECIES (ASTERACEAE) IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA.
Authors: Abeegunrin T. A.
Published: June 2024

Wood anatomy of four Vernonia Delile species in Southwestern States of Nigeria was investigated with a view to identifying the anatomical features of the genus that could be used to delimit the taxa. Plant samples were collected from Oyo, Ekiti, Osun and Ondo States. Transverse, tangential and radial longitudinal sections were made from the wood of the species of Vernonia using Reichert sliding microtome at 10μm thickness. The woods were also macerated with Schultze's uid to separate the tissues and cells. The macerates and cut sections were stained with Safranine O reagent to reveal the differences in tissue arrangements, shapes and cell inclusions. The four species showed common anatomical features: pore shape at transverse plane are oval, round, rectangular circular to cylindrical, simple pitting of vessel elements and presence of - uniseriate, biseriate and multiseriate rays. The wood characteristics that can be used to distinguish the taxa are absent and presence of : tylose, bre length and percentage of solitary vessel, axial parenchyma type and its absence. These features conferred signicant taxonomic difference in the species and members were categorized into three major groups. These ndings serve as baseline for further research such as molecular studies.
Deep Learning for Coffee Leaf Diseases Detection in Precision Agriculture
Authors: Elezmazy I. M. , Abouhawwash Mohamed , Mostafa Nihal N.
Published: June 2024

Coffee production faces challenges like climate change, drought, and biodiversity loss. Sustainable systems can improve crop yields and quality, but also threaten ecosystem function. AI can help classify and identify coffee leaf diseases, but traditional machine learning approaches struggle with big data. This study examines six deep learning models such as such as CNNs, ResNet50, MobileNet, GoogleNet, VGG16, and VGG19. The evaluation is done on the Kaggle dataset to classify between rust and miner diseases. MobileNet achieves superior results in terms of loss, accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score with 0.0692, 0.973, 0.5625, 0.57143, 0.56693 respectively.
Examining the Interplay of Global Public Investment, Fiscal Sustainability, and Economic Dynamics: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors:   Lecturer Economics and Commerce Department, Faculty of Economics and Development Studies, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone, Justice Ganawah Mohamed Ibrahim
Published: June 2024

This study searches the intricate relationship between public investment, fiscal sustainability, and economic dynamics, exploring their connections, theoretical foundations, empirical evidence, and policy implications. It highlights the central role of strategic public investment in driving economic growth, maintaining stability, and fostering inclusive development, examining various theoretical perspectives such as neo-classical growth theory, Keynesian economics, endogenous growth theory, new institutional economics, and political economy perspectives to understand how public investment shapes economic outcomes. By synthesizing empirical evidence, the analysis demonstrates the positive association between public investment and critical economic indicators like growth, fiscal sustainability, productivity, and employment. It emphasizes the importance of targeted public investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and innovation in promoting economic prosperity and societal advancement. Moreover, drawing on case studies from diverse regions, the study provides insights into effective strategies for public investment and infrastructure development, highlighting their impacts and challenges. Policy recommendations stemming from the findings advocate for a holistic approach that includes strategic investment, fiscal responsibility, efficiency enhancement, inclusivity promotion, and international cooperation. These recommendations underscore the need to align public investment strategies with national development priorities, ensure fiscal sustainability through prudent management, enhance investment efficiency, foster inclusivity, and leverage global partnerships to tackle common challenges. By adopting these recommendations, policymakers can pave the way for sustainable development and prosperity, ensuring that public investment acts as a driver for positive economic and social change.
Impact on Informal Sector Workers During the Pandemic: A Case Study of Kenya
Authors:   School of Economics, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing China, Kuso Yasin
Published: June 2024

Informal sector (IS) workers comprise a significant proportion of the kenyan work force and contribute significantly to the GDP. Nevertheless, IS worker have little social protection and are economically marginalized, making them especially vulnerable to the effects of the government’s shutdown of the economy to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a sample of IS worker, researchers found that IS workers experienced dramatic decreases in their monthly income, although the reduction varied across occupation and geographic region. To compensate for reduced income, IS workers tapped their savings and increased their debt. The Kenyan government programmed to provide income support for workers during the shutdown reached less than half of IS workers. Social workers can help provide better social protection to IS workers from pandemic-amplified social exclusion.
The Effect of Electronic Banking on the Performance of Deposit Money Banks Listed in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria, Chukwuekwu Ojianwuna
Published: June 2024

Despite the relatively recent arrival of electronic commerce in Nigeria, its popularity is snowballing. Over the years, it has steadily risen, advancing rapidly throughout the spectrum of financial intermediation and markets. Having a high-speed telecommunications network or a computerized information system has undoubtedly allowed banks to deliver new products and services by using new channels. In this study, we aimed to determine whether electronic banking affects the performance of Nigeria’s deposit money banks. We examined the audited financial statements of 10 deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 2011–2020 to extract secondary data. As well as journals, textbooks, and the CBN Bulletin, other public resources were used for the study. The findings revealed that e-banking had a positive and significant effect on the performance of listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria, as measured by Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Point of Sales (POS), Internet Banking (IB), and Mobile Banking (MB), as measured by return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA) (ROA). On the other hand, e-banking does not significantly affect Earnings per Share (EPS). The study recommends that for effectiveness in electronic banking, there should be rigorous campaigns and awareness for clients to patronize e-facilities. Banks should further invest in Information technology given the disruptive trend of emerging financial solutions in Fintech.
Evaluation of Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia Bloodstream Infections in a Tertiary Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit in Turkey
Authors:   University of Health Sciences Kartal Kosuyolu Research and Training Hospital, Pediatry, Istanbul, Turkey, Turkmen Karaagac Aysu , Yildirim Ayse Inci Yildirim and Omer Faruk Savluk , Savluk Omer Faruk
Published: June 2024

Background: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia poses a significant challenge as a drug-resistant opportunistic bacterium, particularly in ICU settings. However, its impact on pediatric ICU patients, especially those undergoing cardiovascular surgery, are scarce. Therefore, we aimed to analyze the factors behind S. maltophilia bloodstream infections (BSI) in our tertiary pediatric cardiovascular surgery ICU by evaluating the 2-year data. Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed data of 11 (mean age 20.3±17.6 months) and 18 cases (mean age 22.4±18.5 months) diagnosed with S. maltophilia BSI out of 635 and 685 children who underwent cardiovascular surgery from March 2021 to February 2022, and March 2022 to February 2023, respectively. Factors including age, gender, cardiac pathologies, surgical risk scores, duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, and use of broad-spectrum antibiotics were compared. Results: The incidence of S. maltophilia BSI increased by 50.5% in 2022-2023 compared to the previous year. While no significant differences were noted in age, gender, or surgical frequency, notable distinctions emerged in ECMO and mechanical ventilation durations, ICU length of stay, and broad-spectrum antibiotic usage (p values<0.05). Conclusion: Prolonged ECMO and mechanical ventilation, along with extended ICU stays and broad-spectrum antibiotic administration following highrisk cardiac surgeries, emerged as significant contributors to S. maltophilia BSI in our ICU. This underscores the necessity for a comprehensive approach encompassing infection control protocols, prudent antimicrobial utilization, and strategies to minimize invasive procedures. Such a multifaceted approach is paramount in mitigating the prevalence of S. maltophilia BSI, especially in high-risk ICU environments.
Correlations of Remnant Cholesterol and Atherogenic Index of Plasma as Predictors of Cardiovascular Accidents in Obese and Overweight Individuals in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus, Nigeria, Johnjude Chinonso Nnamdi , Ubuo Kalu Amah , Jude Anaelechi Onuegbu
Published: June 2024

Obesity is one of the indices of metabolic syndrome and has been implicated in cardiovascular incidents. Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) has been associated as a biomarker in the predictor of cardiovascular diseases, with remnant cholesterol (RC) suggested as a link to the development of cardiovascular incidents irrespective of body mass index. Objective: The main aim of this current study was to investigate the correlation between AIP and RC among the participants. Materials: A total of 90 participants with average age of 36.05± for normal weight, 36.54±0.7 for overweight and 37.85±2.1 for obese, were enrolled into the study, the participants were categorized based on their BMI. AIP was calculated as Log10 (TG/HDLc), RC was calculated as (TC-HDLc-LDLc), fasting blood was collected for analysis of lipid profile, and fasting blood sugar by standard methods. Data obtained were analyzed using statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Results: The values of basic lipid profile and their mathematical derivatives except HDLc were significantly higher in obese and overweight subject when compared to the control (normal weight). In the regression analysis, we found out that subjects with higher AIP shows a tendency of increased risk for the development of obesity and its related complications (OR=2.74, <P 0.001). AIP showed to be a better predictive value for obesity with AUC of 0.8, than other lipid components and derivatives. The Pearson correlation analysis indicates that AIP positively and significantly correlated with RC, BMI, Castelli index I and II, non-HDLc and VLDL and negatively correlated with HDLc across the group. In this study, the analyzed Cardiovascular risk indices were indicative of atherogenicity risk which might help in identifying individuals with abnormal lipid composition at risk of cardiovascular diseases. Our findings suggested that lipid profile derivatives such as Remnant Cholesterol (RC), Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) and Castelli index, could serve as more sensitive cardiovascular risk predictors in the presence of normal value of basic lipid panel test.
A Systematic Review on the Impact of Remote Work on Employee Engagement
Authors: Fatima Hafsa , Javaid Zartashia Kynat , Arshad Zainab , Ashraf Maryam , Batool Hina
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to better identify how remote work affects employee engagement. This systematic review looks at the advantages and challenges of remote work in a diversity of industries and organizational settings. An extensive review of the literature was done, with an emphasis on research papers released between 2018-2024. 20 peer-reviewed studies were chosen adhering to strict inclusion criteria. This review assessed the methods used to quantify the impact of remote work on employee engagement, the research designs and sampling data that are used, and the primary findings that can be drawn using these studies. Flexibility, employment satisfaction, and productivity all increase with remote work. It does, however, also present several serious difficulties, such as a decline in social connection, obstacles to communication, and problems with work-life balance. If these elements are not effectively managed, employee engagement may suffer. As a dependent variable, employee engagement was studied in two thirds of the research. The study found that employee engagement is complexly impacted by remote employment. Telecommuting can increase autonomy and enjoyment, but it also has substantial drawbacks, including the possibility of isolation and the absence of physical presence. Robust communication strategies and supportive organizational policies are essential for the success of remote working. This research offers valuable insights for creating healthy work environments and helps understand how remote work effects on employee engagement in organizations.