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Mengoreksi Salah-Paham Makna Hijrah; Kajian Tafsir dan Sirah Nabawiyah
Authors: Purnomo Mush’ab Muqoddas Eka
Published: January 2023

Hijrah di masa saat ini banyak disalah-pahami sebagai bentuk perubahan perilaku menuju gaya hidup yang islami demi popularitas, bahkan dimaknai bergabung dengan kelompok-kelompok radikal. Makna hijrah sendiri yang berarti berpindah secara fisik dan bertaubat menuju kebaikan secara konsisten dan ikhlas tanpa pamrih. Sebagai upaya menanamkan pemahaman yang benar, Al Azhar sebagai otoritas keagamaan di Mesir menyusun mata pelajaran baru untuk tingkat menengah atas mengoreksi makna hijrah yang disalah-pahami, agar generasi muda Umat Islam tidak terjebak kepada pemahaman hijrah yang menyesatkan dan merupakan propaganda kelompok-kelompok radikal. Buya Ahmad Syafii Maarif telah menekankan bahwa tanda keimanan bukan hanya kedisiplinan beribadah akan tetapi turut memberi solusi permasalahan sosial, bukan merusak stabilitas masyarakat.
Pesan Dakwah Hijrah Influencer untuk Kalangan Muda di Media Sosial
Authors: Hudaa Syihaabul , Nuryani  , Sumadyo Bambang
Published: January 2023

Sejak pandemi melanda dunia, penutupan tempat ibadah dan fasilitas umum dilakukan pemerintah untuk meminimalisasi penyebaran virus covid-19. Sebagai upaya penyebaran dakwah, media sosial menjadi tempat yang efektif untuk menyebarkan syiar Islam. Beberapa influencer pun banyak memberikan tausiah yang menginterpretasikan dakwah melalui unggahan akun media sosialnya. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini untuk mengkaji pesan dakwah hijrah yang dilakukan influencer di media sosial untuk kalangan muda. Beberapa media sosial yang menjadi objek penelitian peneliti yaitu akun Instagram milik selebgram, artis, dan lainnya. Selain Instagram, peneliti pun menelaah konten milik YouTuber/TikToker Majelis Nurul Legend yang sering membagikan pesan dakwah saat main game. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam jenis kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis isi. Data dalam penelitian ini diambil dari media sosial dengan teknik analisis dan pencatatan. Kemudian, data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan teori Norman Fairclough tiga dimensi: mikrostruktural, mesostruktural, dan makrostruktural. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa tren hijrah di kalangan selebritas membawa perubahan yang signifikan di masyarakat. Media sebagai penyebar informasi menyebarkan fenomena hijrah secara eksplisit dengan tujuan masyarakat mudah memahami pesan yang disampaikan. Selain itu, bentuk dakwah pun dalam era digital dapat dilakukan melalui permainan yang banyak dimainkan generasi milenial.
ANALISIS SISTEM KESEHATAN DAN KESELAMATAN KERJA DI PT SUMBER SAWIT MAKMUR DENGAN METODE HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) DAN FAULT TREE ANALYSIS (FTA)
Authors: Syarif Abdul Azis , Harahap Uun Novalia , Sinaga Sumardi Juniwan , Siregar Masdania Zurairah
Published: January 2023

Setiap lingkungan kerja selalu memiliki risiko kecelakaan kerja besarnya kecelakaan kerja tergantung dari jenis industri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengindentifikasi proses kecelakaan pada PT. Sumber Sawit Makmur menggunakan metode Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) bertujuan untuk menganalisis bahaya kerja guna mengurangi angka kecelakaan kerja, peralatan kerja dan lingkungan kerja. Dan metode Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) metode ini bertujuan menganalisa penyebab terjadinya risiko yang didapat dari hasil HIRARC. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh pada 12 stasiun kerja dimana didapatkan 52 potensi bahaya pada pembuatan CPO minyak kelapa sawit tingkat penerapan manajemen risiko dalam PP RI No. 50 Tahun 2012 sebesar 50% yang berarti penerapan masih kurang dilaksanakan dan hasil Safe T Score dengan angka negatif menunjukkan keadaan membaik. Untuk mengetahui dan mengurangi kecelakaan kerja dimana harus memasang rambu-rambu larangan dibeberapa stasiun antara lain stasiun perebusan dan stasiun pres serta para pekerja wajib menggunakan alat pelindung diri (APD) yang lengkap serta melakukan perbaikan pada alat proses produksi.
ANALISA KENERJA SIMPANG TAK BERSIYAL PADA JALAN TALUN KENAS - JALAN PATUMBAK MEDAN
Authors: Rivai Syafriman , Nasution Ridwan
Published: January 2023

Kemacetan lalu lintas akibat volume lalu lintas hampir mendekati kapasitas jalan, dimana tingkat pelayanan jalan dapat dilihat dari derajat kejenuhan (Ds), yaitu Ds = V/C. Idealnya nilal V/C pada jalan perkotaan adalah ? 0,75. Dari hasil pengamatan penulis, sering terjadi kemacetan lalu lintas di kota Medan terutama pada jam-jam puncak khususnya di ruas jalan tertentu. Untuk pengambilan data dilakukan survey selama 1 minggu, analisa, data penelitian ini mengacu pada metode Manual Kapasitas Jalan Indonesia (MKJI, 1997), yang menggunakan data dilapangan berupa volume lalu lintas, kapasitas jalan dan faktor hambatan samping.

Dari hasil survey yang dilakukan selama 1 minggu dapat diketahui rata-rata tertinggi kenderaan/jam terjadi pada pukul 17.00 – 18.00 adalah 2165 kenderaan/jam, dengan total volume kenderaan sebesar 15447 SMP/Jam. Sedangkan kecepatan rata-rata yaitu 49 Km/Jam. Untuk hambatan samping menunjukkan angka sangat rendah (VL) sebesar 83 bobot km/jam/minggu. Untuk derajat kejenuhan (Ds) didapat V/C Ratio 0,8 dengan tingkat pelayanan jalan (LOS)  C arus stabil namun kecepatan perjalanan rata-rata turun s/d 30 Km/Jam.
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI TERUNG UNGU (Solanum melongena L) VARIETAS REZA PADA BEBERAPA JENIS PUPUK ORGANIK PADAT
Authors: Mahendra Muhammad , Mayly Syarifa , Mufriah Dini
Published: January 2023

Buah terong adalah jenis sayuran yang sangat disukai oleh banyak orang , karena selain rasanya enak dan lezat untuk dijadikan sebagai bahan sayuran atau lalapan , buah terong juga mengandung banyak gizi yang cukup tinggi. Kandungan yang terdapat pada teong yaitu kandungan vitamin A sebesar 30,0 SI dan fosfor sebesar 37,0 mg per 100 g buah terong. Komoditas tanaman terong cukup potensial untuk dikembangkan sebagi penyumbang terhadap keanekaragaman bahan pangan dan juga sayuran bergizi bagi penduduk. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh aplikasi jenis pupuk organik padat terhadap karakteristik pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman terung ungu (Solanum melongena L) varietas Reza. Pertumbuhan dan hasil produksi tanaman terong dipengaruhi oleh pemupukan. Pemupukan adalah pemberian pupuk terhadap tanaman dana alahan, dimana pupuk diberikan ke lahan sebagai sumber hara tanaman untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tanaman yang tidak mampu dicukupi oleh hara yang secara alamiah terdapat dalam tanah. eberapa jenis pupuk organik padat antara lain pupuk yang berasal dari bahan organik seperti kompos, bokashi, biochar, sedangkan pupuk organik padat yang berasal dari kotoran hewan antara lain pupuk kandang ayam, sapi, kasgot dan kascing. Tujuan Penelitian adalah Untuk mengetahui pengaruh aplikasi jenis pupuk organik padat terhadap karakteristik pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman terung ungu (Solanum melongena L) varietas Mustang. Metode Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) Non Faktorial dengan kombinasi diantaranya P1= Pupuk Kasgot ( 1,5 kg/plot ),P2     = Pupuk Kascing ( 1,5 kg/plot ), P3  = Pupuk Kandang Sapi ( 1,5 kg/plot ), P4= Pupuk Kandang Ayam ( 1,5 kg/plot ), P5= Biochar Sekam Padi ( 1,5 kg/plot ), P6= Biochar Sekam Padi + Pupuk Kasgot, P7= Biochar Sekam Padi + Pupuk Kascing, P= Biochar Sekam Padi + Pupuk Kandang Sapi, P9       = Biochar Sekam Padi + Pupuk Kandang Ayam, varietas Terung Ungu yang digunakan yaitu varietas Mustang. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan Perlakuan pemberian pupuk organik padat berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman, dan jumlah daun. Tinggi tanaman tertinggi terdapat pada perlakuan P1 (pupuk kasgot) sebesar 58.67 cm, dan jumlah daun tertinggi pada perlakuan P1 (pupuk kasgot) sebesar 10.22 helai, diameter batang tertinggi terdapat pada perlakuan P1 (Kasgot) yaitu sebesar 3.71 cm dan diameter batang terendah terdapat pada perlakuan P5 (biochar sekam padi) sebesar 3.52 cm
Simulation Modeling System in Determining the Amount of Oil Inventory
Authors: Veza Okta , Larisang Larisang , Setyabudhi Albertus L. , Arifin Nofri Yudi , Agustini Sherly
Published: January 2023

Currently, XYZ Gas Stations, in carrying out fuel sales activities, have not yet used a simulation of calculating fuel supply needs at gas stations which functions to support decision making by the leadership, this causes frequent stock shortages at each XYZ gas station branch. because of that the authors are interested in creating a modeling system for calculating fuel inventory simulations using the Monte Carlo method and the LCM pattern. The purpose of this research is to produce a simulated calculation of the supply of purchased fuel so that management knows how much stock of fuel must be provided at each gas station and also to prevent empty fuel stocks at each gas station in the XYZ branch. The data collection methods used in this study were interviews, observations, and literature studies. The system is designed using the JAVA Programming Language. The data processed in this study is transaction activity data for January and February 2022 to determine the amount of inventory that must be provided in March 2022. The final results of the data processing that has been carried out with the trial purchase data transactions for the two current months, namely January and February 2022 to get the simulation results of fuel oil (BBM) supplies in March whose activation has been running with simulation predictions using the Monte Carlo Algorithm.
Analysis of the Decision System for Selecting Interest in Concentration Using the SMART Method
Authors: Alimyaningtias Wahyu Nur , Rosita Isa , Djumhadi Djumhadi , Indrayani Novi
Published: January 2023

The information technology study program at the Faculty of Computer Science, Mulia University has two areas of concentration, namely network technology and forensic and security architecture. Students tend to be confused in determining their interest in one of the concentrations so that they are less prepared in choosing concentration courses that suit their talents and interests. This research aims to make it easier for students to classify the types of interests according to their interests. Especially 5 & 6 semester students who are involved in the Information Technology (IT) study program. IT students, have tendencies such as confusion, or doubts in choosing a concentration interest in the study program. Therefore, by conducting this research and realizing its objectives, data collection and data analysis techniques were used and SMART Decision Analysis (Simple Multi Attribute Rating Techniue) was used to produce decisions for students who had the interests and talents of the selected concentrations
Increasing the Existence of Courses and Training Outdoors Through the Past Learning Recognition (RPL) Mechanism To Higher Education
Authors: Ariefianto Lutfi , Sobri Ahmad Yusuf , Sunandar Asep
Published: January 2023

The collaboration carried out by the Directorate General of Vocational Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology through the Recognition of Past Learning (RPL) program in tertiary institutions is an effort to increase recognition of concerns about the certificates of course participants and training which are still underestimated. The agreement is later expected to provide benefits for LKP graduates in seeking educational equality. LKP participants have the opportunity to continue their education at Higher Education and be recognized for their competence which is converted to semester credit units (SKS). The research aims to explain how efforts to increase the recognition or existence of LKP outcomes can be provided through the mechanism of RPL provisions with LKP output experiences, so this study investigated a policy perspective on RPL more deeply. This research is library research conducted by searching books, articles, and related documents as well as relevant laws and regulations, to then be analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that there is still a need for clarity in the form of detailed and clear guidelines for recognition between all campuses that have vocational study programs, especially those appointed to organize RPL, relating to conversion and assessment in equality of quality and adjustment to the curriculum.
NARROW AND EXTRA-NARROW IMPLANTS TO RETAIN MANDIBULAR OVERDENTURES: A SPLIT-MOUTH STUDY
Authors: Oku Sidney Sato , Mattias Sartori Elisa , Baldin Able Francine , Nava Fabiano Marcelo , Pimentel Lopes Oliveira Guilherme José , Mattias Sartori Ivete Aparecida de
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the primary and secondary stability and success rates of narrow and extra-narrow implants as retainers’ mandibular overdentures. Twelve fully edentulous mandible patients participated of this split-mouth randomized controlled clinical trial. One narrow (G1: 3.5-mm) and one extra-narrow implant (G2: 2.9-mm) were placed in each patient. Data regarding anesthetics use, incision size, number of drills used, and surgery duration were obtained. Moreover, a satisfaction VAS (visual analog scale) questionnaire was answered by the surgeon to evaluate clinician satisfaction with respect to characteristics of the surgical procedure. The implants stability quotient (ISQ) was measured immediately after the implants placement (T0) and after four months of the surgical procedure (T4). Additionally, the success rates of the implants during the osseointegration period were recorded. Regarding the characteristics of the surgical technique, statistically significant difference between groups was found for incision length - which was significantly smaller for group G2 - and insertion torque - which was significantly greater for group G1 (P-value = 0.025 and 0.005, respectively). There was no statistically significant difference for ISQ values between T0 and T4 within the same group (G1, p=0.510 and G2, p=0.116). The implant success rate was 100% for both groups. Therefore, narrow, and extra-narrow implants showed good primary and secondary stability, as well as short-term implant success rates, without statistically significant differences between them, and thus seem to be suitable alternatives to retain immediately loaded mandibular overdentures.
REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA SOBRE FATORES RELACIONADOS A ABORTO ESPONTÂNEO
Authors: Abreu Inacio Pinheiro Karen , Rangel de Carvalho Jessica , Barbosa Facchini Garcia Letícia , Vieira e Silva Maíra , Chamun Mameri Paloma , Fraga Baiense Thainá
Published: January 2023

O aborto espontâneo refere-se à interrupção gestacional, de maneira involuntária, antes de sua vigésima semana, sendo sua ocorrência entre 15 e 20%. Nesse contexto, o objetivo deste estudo é, a partir de uma revisão sistemática, abordar alguns fatores que podem ser desencadeantes desse evento, enfatizando as etiologias heterogêneas do aborto espontâneo e abrangendo causas genéticas e não genéticas, bem como fatores socioeconômicos e demográficos. Portanto, o método de pesquisa foi realizado com base em informações científicas disponibilizadas através de plataformas digitais como Brazilian Journal, Scielo, Repositório FURG, PUC-Goiás e UNIARP, incluindo os estudos que traziam as causas do abortamento espontâneo e excluindo aqueles em que o texto não estava disponível na íntegra ou não respondia ao objetivo principal do artigo. Dessa forma, evidenciou-se como principais fatores causais do aborto espontâneo as anomalias cromossômicas e as condições socioeconômicas e demográficas - como idade, escolaridade, fatores endócrinos e infecciosos. Assim sendo, pode-se concluir que é fundamental o estabelecimento das causas e fatores de risco de um abortamento espontâneo, a fim de que se tenha um melhor prognóstico gestacional e menor ameaça de abortamento, além de uma atenção integral que tenha como objetivo minimizar danos psicológicos àqueles que tenham passado por este evento.
Pengaruh Kecerdasan Emosional dan Motivasi Belajar terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa SMP di Sekolah Maitreyawira Se-Sumatra
Authors: Henky Luwis  , Isomudin  , Muljadi
Published: January 2023

The objective of this research was to analyze the effect of emotional intelligence and learning motivation on Mathematics learning outcomes for junior high school students at Maitreyawira Schools in Sumatra. The research location was conducted at Maitreyawira Junior High School in Sumatra, located in Deli Serdang, Kisaran, Batam, and Palembang. The research population is all students of class VIII SMP in the academic year 2021/2022. The population was 530 students. Subject sampling used proportional random sampling with a sample of 228 students. This study uses a quantitative research approach with data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression. The results showed that there was a positive and significant effect of emotional intelligence and learning motivation on Mathematics learning outcomes, either partially or simultaneously. This is indicated by the significance value of the emotional intelligence variable of 0.000 and the significance value of the learning motivation variable of 0.000. While the value of the coefficient of determination (Adjusted R Square) is obtained at 0.544 and the regression equation of this study is Y = -47.546 + 0.359X1 + 0.494X2 + e
Pengaruh Kecerdasan Emosional Dan Kemandirian Belajar Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Di Sekolah Minggu Buddha (SMB) Chong De Se-Sumatera Utara
Authors: Sherly Sherly  , Muljadi  , Situ Asih
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of emotional intelligence and learning independence on the learning outcomes of students in Chong-De Buddhist Sunday School (SMB) throughout North Sumatra. The independent variables in this study are emotional intelligence (X1) and learning independence (X2), and the dependent variable is learning outcomes (Y). In this research, the researcher used quantitative descriptive method.
The population of this study was 325 students, the researcher took 179 students as a sample. This study uses primary data, data is collected by distributing questionnaires to respondents via google forms. Testing the research hypothesis using SPSS
20.0 by testing the normality of the hypothesis, the significance, and the regression equation. The analysis method used is by using linear regression analysis and multiple correlation. The result of this study indicates that there is an effect of emotional intelligence on students’ learning outcomes with a correlation coefficient score of ry1 = 0,880. Learning independence has a positive effect on students’ learning outcomes with a correlation coefficient score of ry2 = 0.884. Emotional intelligence (X1) and learning independence (X2) have a positive and significant effect on Buddhist Sunday School (SMB) Chong-De North Sumatra students’ learning outcomes (Y) with a correlation coefficient score of ry1,2 = 0.905. This shows that emotional
intelligence and learning independence have a significant impact with learning outcomes.
CANCER PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN IN THE REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN KENYA A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Peters Smith
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study to investigate cervical prevention practices among women of the reproductive age in Kenya. Women of reproductive age in Kenya have the highest prevalence rate of cancer of the cervix. Women in their reproductive age face the greatest risk of contracting Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Kenya.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Conclusion: There is a gap in terms of knowledge level of risk factors of cervical cancer. Therefore, when the population do not understand the risks factors, they less likely take appropriate steps to prevent the disease.

Recommendations: The Kenyan government and relevant stakeholders should implement policies which would help increase the knowledge level of the risk factors for the disease and encourage utilization of cervical cancer screening services.
The role of Non-Governmental organisations in enhancing household poverty reduction in Uganda: a review of literature
Authors: Ocen Patrick Ocen , Acanga Alfred Acanga , Mwesigwa David Mwesigwa
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to discuss the contribution of Non-Governmental Organisations in enhancing poverty reduction among households in Uganda by looking at the relationship between NGO Activities and poverty reduction in Uganda as well as the contribution of NGO activities and poverty reduction in Uganda.

Methodology: The study adopted a literature review of available data on Uganda, the region and other parts of the world regarding the link between Non-governmental organisations and household poverty reduction. The sources consulted include academic manuscripts, journals, peer-reviewed books, policy documents, annual reports as well as statistical papers.

Findings: Results suggest a positive relationship between microfinance and poverty while most studies confirm that microfinance has a potential outcome on reducing poverty. More, results indicate NGOs’ support to food security and household poverty reduction as well as complex community perception of NGOs activities in poverty reduction, promotion of education and training, health, environmental conservation, and protection against child abuse.

Conclusion and recommendations: NGOs might be doing a wonderful service to community members in various countries in the name of poverty reduction, not much of their achievements have been documented. It was even more paramount that, Uganda, with many NGOs working along poverty reduction strategies have their achievements studied, documented and widely shared. Thus, the government provides a more conducive working environment for the NGOs to be able to function and operate with less fear from the censorship of state organs; and, an amicable working relationship be forged between government and the NGOs given that the two are partners in community development.

Unique contribution to policy and/or practice: This review on the contribution of NGOs to household poverty reduction is essential to national and local policy makers on facilitating the stakeholders to appreciate the fundamental role played by non-state actors in community transformation.
Seme Border Closure and Nigeria’s Trading Partners in Africa
Authors: Ekanem Ekanem Asukwo
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this paper on “Seme Border Closure and Nigeria’s Trading Partners in Africa” aimed at exploring the dynamics of the Nigeria’s land borders closure with Benin Republic as it affected her trading partners in Africa. Methodology adopted was descriptive design that relied on judgmental sampling technique. Secondary data (books, journal articles, monographs, internet materials etc) were sourced in Nigerian libraries and subjected to content validity before analyzing it qualitatively. Result of the findings revealed that smuggling of rice and petroleum product, including insecurity are the major reasons Nigeria closed land border with her immediate neighbour, Benin Republic. The closure has led to an increase in revenue accrued to the federation account and increase local rice production and consumption. Regrettably, it fostered inflation in Nigeria, triggered hardship in Benin Republic and prompted retaliatory measure from Ghana. Most importantly, the land border closure negated the essence of Nigeria being a signatory to the Economic community of West African States as well as a signatory to African Continental Free Trade Area. These findings have contributed to the understanding and further explanation of the Theory of Mercantilism. Nigeria cannot survive in isolation; hence, the paper recommends domestic policy adjustment that focuses on interest free loan to local producers as well as establishment of Joint Border Guard with immediate neighbours. These measures would lead to growth and development not land border closure that isolates Nigeria from the comity of nations and further denies her the benefit of globalization.
ASSESSMENT OF THE JUGULAR FORAMEN IN THE POSTERIOR CRANIAL FOSSA OF NIGERIAN ADULT SKULLS
Authors: Ibinabo Fubara Bob-Manuel , Ogoun Timipa Richard , Blessing Martins
Published: January 2023

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The knowledge of the morphometry of this foramen is important for forensic scientists, anthropologists and neurosurgeons. It could be concluded that the data provided in this study is important for advancement of Anatomical Science in Nigeria.
ENORMITY AND PATTERNS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AT KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Authors: Bally Cyrus Ashivira , Adema Proscovia , Situma Kennedy , Musau Samuel , Osangale Roberts , Kibet Grace
Published: January 2023

Purpose: To unravel the socio-demographic factors, assess knowledge, awareness and institutional factors that are associated with gender based violence at KMTC campuses.

Methodology: A semi structured questionnaire was utilized to conduct a cross-sectional descriptive study of 302 participants, yielding to 300 responses.

Findings: The study findings divulged that (81) 27% of 302 participants had experienced Gender Based Violence (GBV) at the institution and its community. Majority of the respondents were aged 31 years and above. The predictors of GBV at KMTC among staff with statistically significance were: Level of education (χ2 (df=4) =72.54, p=0.01), the type of GBV especially sexual and economic abuse (χ2 (df=4) =72.57, p=0.00), lack of GBV policy in place and lack of GBV recovery centres p=0.00 respectively. In conclusion level of education, the type of GBV, lack of GBV policy in place and lack of GBV recovery centres were pin pointed as the most imperative prognosticators that were associated with GBV.

Unique contribution of theory, practice and policy: The study recommends KMTC as a government institution to strengthen the policies already in use about GBV at the college, to health educate its staff about GBV especially sexual and physical abuse via workshops and seminars, to set up GBV recovery centres in every region of Kenya in the respective major campuses and employ qualified staff who can be able to provide GBV services such as counselling, screening and treatment to its staff, students and community at large.
INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Basweti Michael Nyangate , Achuora Dr. John
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish whether strategic procurement management has contributed to the performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design; the researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 187 heads of procurement of the state corporations in Kenya. From the four strata, a sample of 127 was selected using simple random sampling. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to collect qualitative and quantitative data. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.Results: In regard to inventory management system, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.561 on performance of state corporations. Second in regard to strategic sourcing, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.198 on performance of state corporations. With regard to supply base leveraging, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.112 on performance of state corporations. Lastly, in regard to the fourth objective, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.019 on performance of state corporations.Conclusion: Based on the findings, the study concluded that supply base leveraging, inventory management system, e-procurement and strategic sourcing have a positive relationship with performance of the state corporations.Policy Recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace strategic procurement management so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
ROLE OF SUPPLY CHAIN KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Kariuki Maina Samuel , Iravo Prof. Mike Amuhaya , Shale Dr. Noor Ismail
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine the role of supply chain knowledge transfer on the performance of state corporations in Kenya. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey and descriptive research design was used in this study. Cross- sectional survey is a method that involves the analysis of data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.Results: The results showed that supply chain knowledge transfer plays a significant role on the performance of state corporations by both reducing defects in products and services as produced and delivered and also making the business processes more efficient. Conclusion: The study concluded that supply knowledge transfer has a positive and significant relationship with performance of state corporations.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that all state corporations should identify their unique knowledge stocks and protect them as intellectual property to become both competitive and sustainable.
INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON PERFORMANCE OF PROCUREMENT AMONG PARASTATALS IN KENYA
Authors: Wawuda Jennifer , Mwangangi Dr, Patrick
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of ICT on performance of procurement with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of ICT.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement and ICT at the 187 parastatals. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from a sample of one hundred and thirty (130) respondents, who were selected using simple random sampling, from the four strata. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.Results: The findings of the study indicated that inventory management systems, electronic vendor evaluation, electronic payments and electronic sourcing have a positive relationship with procurement performance among parastatals in Kenya.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of procurement among parastatals can be improved by inventory management systems, electronic vendor evaluation, electronic payments and electronic sourcing.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace information communication technology so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVE PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE AMONG DONOR FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN KENYA
Authors: MUTUA DOUGLAS , OCHIRI Dr. GEORGE
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the determinants of effective procurement performance among donor funded projects in the public sector in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of effective procurement performance practices.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 126 procurement staff in the various departments in the ministry of agriculture. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.Results: The findings of the study indicated that staff competency, resource allocation, procurement planning and contract management have a positive relationship with effective procurement performance among donor funded projects in the public sector.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that procurement performance among donor funded projects can be improved by staff competency, resource allocation, and procurement planning and contract management.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace effective procurement performance so as to improve procurement performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Nganu Dennis Muli , Mwangangi Dr. Patrick
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish how procurement practices influence performance of state corporations in Kenya. This study specifically sought to establish the influence of relationship management, strategic sourcing, adoption of information technology, and procurement methods on performance of state corporations.Methodology: The study employed descriptive research design with target population of 146 State Corporations in Kenya and using census. The study used primary data which was collected using a comprehensive questionnaire. Quantitative data collected was analysed by the use of descriptive statistics using SPSS (version 23). Multiple regression analysis was used to establish the relation among the variables.Results: The study concludes that the set of independent variables are very significant and they therefore need to be considered in any effort to enhance perfomance of the state corporations in Kenya. From the study findings there is need for the organization to enhance supplier appraisal to improve performance of its suppliers. The organization should focus on building long lasting relationships with suppliers.There is need for the top management in the organization to emphasize the strategic role of the strategic functions. Sourcing long-range plan includes developing relationship with the key suppliers. It was concluded that supplier relationship management, adoption of IT, strategic sourcing and procurement methods had a significant  positive relationship with the perfomance of state corporations in Kenya.Recommendations: The study recommends that there is need for the adoption of the IT to enhance performance of the state corporation. The study recommends for the organization to ensure that there is adequate IT infrastructure; adequate level of automation for the procurement staff in the organization, enhanced e-procurement to facilitate reduction of costs and the organization should have adequate procurement usage to enhance implementation of rules and regulations.The study recommends that the organization need to adopt the appropriate procurement methods to reduce in average inventory held. Procurement methods can lead to improved quality for goods, works and services. Effective procurement methods  can match the demand and supply for goods and lead to the reduction of complaints from the users. The competitive procurement methods can reduce the overpriced bids and reduce unethical behaviour among the procurement staff.
ROLE OF VENDOR RESPONSIVENESS ON PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE AMONG GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES IN KENYA
Authors: CHEPNG’ETICH JESCA , ACHUORA DR. JOHN
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The main objective of the study was to examine the role of vendor responsiveness on procurement performance among government ministries in Kenya.Methodology: Descriptive research design was adopted. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study used a sample size of 156 procurement staff. Census will be used in this study. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The questionnaires were tested for validity and reliability using 10% of the total sample respondents. Data was analysed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable. Multiple regression models were used to show the relationship between the predicted variable and the predictor variables.Results: The findings of the study indicated that delivery time responsiveness, technical requirement responsiveness, financial requirement responsiveness and specifications requirement responsiveness have a positive relationship with procurement performance among government ministries.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of government ministries can be improved by delivery time requirement responsiveness, technical requirement responsiveness, financial requirement responsiveness and specifications requirement responsiveness.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that institutions should embrace vendor responsiveness measures so as to improve procurement performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
DETERMINANTS OF PROCUREMENT OPTIMISATION IN SELECTED COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA.
Authors: Kinuthia Clare Wanjiku , Kihara DR. Allan
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The study was to determine the factors affecting procurement optimization in selected county governments in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations. The study sought to establish the effect of vendor management, risk management, information technology adoption and value for money effect on procurement optimization. To achieve this, the researcher reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and proposed the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature as well as answer the stipulated research questions. The study employed a descriptive research design.Methodology: The study targeted 136 respondents including the Chief Finance Officers in charge of Finance and Economic Planning, Heads of the Supply Chain Management Unit and Procurement staff at the departmental level. The researcher prefers this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The target population was the procurement staff at each county government. Pilot study was carried out to establish the validity and reliability of the research instruments. The instruments were designed appropriately according to the study objectives. The data collected were analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The study used multiple regression and correlation analysis to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated were keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The study found that vendor managed inventory systems, material resource planning and bar coding of items were deduced to play a significant influence in cost reduction, in lead time reduction and in increasing customer satisfaction. The study concluded that information technology adoption greatest effect on procurement optimization in selected county governments in Kenya followed by vendor management then value for money while risk management had the least effect on the procurement optimization in selected county governments in Kenya in Kenya.Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommended for the county governments to ensure that there is use inventory management system and automated recording, cycle counting Inventory control; use of E.O.G and that it’s important for the county governments to Identify and deal with risks proactively.
EFFECT OF PROCUREMENT LIFECYCLE ON PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES IN KENYA
Authors: Okello Tom Mboya , Kihara Dr. Allan
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of procurement lifecycle on performance of government ministries in Kenya. The study specific objectives were to establish the effect of procurement planning on performance of Government Ministries in Kenya, to assess the effect of procurement contract award on performance of Government Ministries in Kenya and to determine the effect of procurement contract management on performance of Government Ministries in Kenya.  Methodology: The study used five theories to support the literature. The study theories were Principal-Agency Theory, the Institutional Theory, Stakeholder Theory and Resource based Theory. The study employed descriptive research design. The targeted population of this study were 18 government ministries. The researcher collected primary data using both open-ended and closed-ended questionnaires. The data presentation was done using tables from both descriptive and inferential statistics analysis. The study used the multiple regression analysis models to measure the relationship between independent and dependent variables and the significant of the study.Results: R Square (R2) indicated that 51.8% of the variation on performance of government ministries could be explained by the fitted model leaving out 41.9% of variation unexplained. This indicated the presence of other factors in the surrounding, relating to procurement lifecycle towards the performance of ministries in addition to the ones identified for the study. However, the model showed goodness of fit since the R Square was above 50%. The value of the F statistic (9.146) indicates that the overall regression model was significant at the significance level of 0.05. From the finding, the study established that Tender Qualification and Selection, Procurement Contract Management and Procurement Planning were significant to the study with their P-values less than the default alpha. Procurement Contract Award was insignificant to the study with its P-value being greater that the default alpha level of significant.Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommends the Government Ministries in Kenya to consider improving procurement contract award to their suppliers by improving on the way they prepare the solicitation document, receive and evaluate bids, conducts the cost analysis, award the bid as required by the act as well as the way procurement prepares the solicitation document for better performance in future.The Government ministries to reconsider its persistence in ensuring that the procurement team develops contract administration plan, receives goods and services from the suppliers, signs the invoices to facilitate supplier payment, manages the vendors, starts up the contract in due time as required and closes the contract when it ends. By so doing, they shall ease the way in which their operational performance is conducted.
INFLUENCE OF SUPPLIER EVALUATION CRITERIA ON PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: MUTISO URBANUS KIOKO , OCHIRI Dr. GEORGE
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of supplier evaluation criteria on procurement performance of non-governmental organizations in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of supplier evaluation.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject.  The target population was 168 heads of procurement. The 2018 NGO coordination board directory has a listing of all the 168 NGO’s spread all over the country. The study will combine two methods in its data collection that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable.Results: The independent variables reported R value of .846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in procurement performance of the non-governmental organizations can be explained or predicted by (supplier commitment to quality,  supplier financial status, supplier technical expertise, supplier basic profile) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 1.240), p=0.00 <0.05).Conclusion: The response rate of the study was 71%. The findings of the study indicated that supplier commitment to quality, supplier financial status, supplier technical expertise and supplier basic profile have a positive relationship with procurement performance of NGO’s in KenyaContribution to theory, practice and policy: the study recommended that NGO’s should embrace supplier evaluation criteria so as to improve procurement performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND WEATHER VARIABILITY PERCEPTION ON YAM PRODUCTION IN ONDO STATE
Authors: Ayanleye Stephen F. , Adeboyejo A.M. , Ghazali A.A.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The study was carried out to investigate the effect of climate change and weather-variability perception on yam production in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents in the study area; identify the perceptions of yam farmers on climate change in the study area; identify the adaptation strategies adopted by farmers in the study; determine the cost and return of farmers; determine the effect of climate change variables perception on yam output.

Methodology: Multi –stage sampling procedure was used in the selection of respondents in the study area. A total of 120 respondents were selected for this study. Descriptive statistics, Gross Margin analysis, Likert Rating Scale, Multiple Regression Analysis were used to analyze data collected from the field.

Findings: The study revealed that 38.0% of the yam farmers fell within the ages of 36 and 45 years. This implies that yam farmers in the study area are relatively young and energetic which enhance sustainable production. Gross Margin analysis revealed that yam production is profitable as it leaves a profit margin of N31995 for each farmer in the study area. Likert Rating Scale showed that majority of the respondents had a high perception on climate change but there is need for more sensitization of yam farmers on climate change. Multiple Regression Analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between climate change variables perception and yam output which rejects the hypothesis of this study.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended among others that there is need for government to sensitize farmers on climate change and provide them with reasonable adaptation options to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on Agricultural production.