bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Iskustva iz izgradnje solarnih fotonaponskih elektrana na stanicama za snabdevanje gorivom u svojstvu kupca-proizvođača
Authors: KRAGIĆ Rastislav , LOVČEVIĆ-KURELJUŠIĆ Biljana , ARAMBAŠIĆ Valentina , BLITVA Željko , PAVLOVIĆ Nenad V.
Published: November 2023

According to the current regulations, the construction of solar photovoltaic power plants in the Republic of Serbia is a demanding process, particularly when installing them on particular objects that carry a higher risk. The paper will present the experience of building solar photovoltaic power plants with a power of up to 50 kW at 15 petrol stations owned by NIS J.S.C. Novi Sad and implemented as a prosumer. The challenges that had to be overcome were: finding an original solution for the configuration of a power plant without changing the existing structure and affecting the external appearance of the facility according to corporate branding standard, optimizing the capacity of the power plant according to the consumption of the object, optimizing costs, building near danger zones and other issues related to work safety both during the execution of works and during the period of exploitation. The paper also reviews the prospect of simplifying the procedures for connecting to the electricity distribution system based on the experience gained.NIS J.S.C. has begun investment in construction of solar PV plants at additional 30 petrol stations based on gained experience.
PROTOTYPE PENGGARIS DIGITAL BERBASIS ARDUINO
Authors: Azahari Azahari , Fahmi Muhammad , Sugiono B.G Darawati
Published: November 2023

Perkembangan kehidupan dari masa kemasa, terutama dibidang teknologi yang semakin beragam dan perkembangannya semakin pesat. Hal ini dapat disimpulkan atas dasar kenyataan yang dilihat dengan jelas diberbagai lingkungan masyarakat selama ini. Keadaan tersebut membuat banyak hal dapat dilakukan dengan lebih mudah dan efisien. Dijaman sekarang informasi atau peringatan harus cepat terakses tidak terkecuali alat ukur yang semakin canggih akan sangat membantu jika kecepatan dan ketepatan alat ukur dapat diketahui dengan cepat dan akurat. Dalam hal ini akan dibuat alat  sebagai prototype penggaris digital berbasis arduino. Pada penelitian ini dipaparkan pembuatan alat prototype penggaris digital berbasis arduino hasil keluaran dari alat ini berupa suara dan tampilan LCD hasil dari pengukuran jarak benda.

Dalam penelitian ini metode pengembagan sistem yang dilakukan yaitu Prototype, dengan perangkat keras pendukung yang digunakan adalah, Arduino R3, Sensor Ultrasonik, LCD, Speaker, dan MP3 TF.

Adapun hasil akhir dari penelitian ini yakni berupa alat yang dapat mengukur jarak suatu benda. Sehinggadapat memudahkan memberikan informasi langsung kepada pengguna dalam  melakukan pengukuran dimana saja.
The impact of machine translation software on students’ interaction and participation in class
Authors: Frith Louise
Published: November 2023

Machine Translation Software (MTS) has been in use by students with English as a second language since 2000. In recent years its use has increased. There are many studies into its use in HE (Groves & Mundt, 2021; Jolley & Maimone, 2015; Clifford et al, 2013). This year, at the University of York, I am undertaking some research into PGT English as a Second Language (ESL) students’ use of machine translation software in the classroom. This will be of interest to all Learning Developers who teach ESL students. It is known that students use the software for reading and completing assignments, but there is less known about how students use the software within class to understand and engage with the class content. Although the software can be a helpful tool to enhance students’ understanding of the class content, it can also be a barrier to full participation in class-based discussion and interaction. The aim of the session is to enable the learning development community to share experiences of supporting students who use MTS to support their studies. This session will explore some of these issues- in relation to academic skills sessions and invite participants to share their ideas on how learning developers respond to this challenge.
Student interaction, academic anxiety and belonging: video project
Authors: Frith Louise
Published: November 2023

This resource showcase session will demonstrate the output from a research project which was presented at ALDinHE conference online last year. The research looked at the experience of Chinese postgraduate students in three areas: student participation, academic anxiety and belonging. The session will briefly outline our project and how we worked with the students to produce the videos.
 
The project used a strengths-based approach (Rapp, Saleebey and Sullivan, 2005) whereby students shared their own strengths and resources to create a successful outcome. The only input from staff was to book rooms and source equipment. The students met and worked on the videos themselves, making editorial decisions and doing all the production. At the end of the summer, three videos were produced which focused on the three research themes.
 
During the session I will play the videos and get feedback from participants on how to work collaboratively with students and on the use of the videos with international students to support their transition into UK HE.
How learning development and learning design can inform each other: reflections and discussion points
Authors: Turton Catherine
Published: November 2023

Learning Development and Learning Design have contributed to the transformation of higher education (HE) over recent decades, in the move towards a learner-centred approach in HE. While Learning Design is still somewhat ill-defined and emergent, practice has quickly gained traction since the Covid-19 pandemic, and it is now generally well embedded into academic training and institutional terminology (JISC, 2022). What does the intersection of these two ‘learning’ fields look like, and how could existing collaboration be strengthened for the benefit of learners? This poster aimed to promote discussion on the topic.
The poster briefly summarises the history of Learning Design and explores commonalities in the two fields such as an interest in universal design, a focus on empathy, inclusivity, and active learning approaches.
Then it explores the limits of Learning Design and gives examples of ways in which the author’s practice as a Learning Designer is strongly influenced by Learning Development. In particular, it discusses how Learning Development values, as laid out by ALDinHE provide a grounding for the author, and how the substantial body of work in Academic Literacies (Lillis, 2019) provides a critical framing for working with academic teams when exploring issues of belonging, identity and student learning within Learning Design.
Finally, it explores how roles intersect, how practitioners from the two fields do (and could) work together, for example, to collectively deepen understanding about the learning experience and improve co-creation with students. It also outlines what adopting a strong ‘design’ approach could offer the Learning Development community.
Value of reflective learning for nursing students: case studies of critical reflection within applied Gibbs’ model of reflection
Authors: Tolar Tanja
Published: November 2023

This workshop aimed to explore the value and importance of reflective practices in academic writing among nursing students at the University of Bradford.
The presentation is based around case studies of students who presented to academic skills for support following their failed attempts in assessed reflective essays. In guiding students through their academic writing development, it becomes apparent students often underestimate the value of critical and analytical approaches towards academic writing process when they reflect on their own practical experience.
Analysis of the students’ understanding focuses on key stages of learning as outlined in Honey and Mumford (1992) and the application of a process of reflection that is based on Gibbs’ model of reflection but emphasises the importance of involvement of critical reflection. Students’ comments and evaluations of their reflective writing processes were considered and matched with the expectations course leaders hold for their students. This is in line with the importance of dialogue within this approach that McDrury and Alterio have explored (2002).
Responses were gathered through a set of open questions given to students after their assignment submission and further insights through a subsequent discussion with their tutors.
Through this process, students were supported to gain insight and thus bring their stages of reflective learning to a close by learning that reflection is integral part of their learning patterns as well as their professional development.
‘Learning so much…’: exploring the student perspective on the impact of attending optional LD workshops
Authors: Cirstea Arina
Published: November 2023

Lack of confidence, in particular with regards to writing, study and information literacy skills (Bailey et al., 2007) has been identified as a key barrier to students’ transition, and subsequent attainment, in higher education. This is particularly relevant for students with ‘marginal learner identities’ (McIntosh and Barden, 2019, p.4), such as those with disabilities, or from minority ethnic and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Learning Development (LD) professionals are often engaged in supporting learners to negotiate such barriers, with one of the most common interventions being self-selecting, small to medium-size group workshops.
This presentation explored the student perspective on the impact of attending a programme of co-curricular workshops at a UK university with a significant intake of students whose learner identities may be categorised as ‘marginal’. Whilst the core topics of the programme fall within the more established domains of LD (Gibbs, 2009), several workshops also cover related disciplinary areas (Samuels, 2013), such as information literacy and Maths and Statistics. The presentation relied on quantitative and qualitative feedback data collected via an online survey, emailed to all participants who registered for a workshop. Key impacts identified include enhanced understanding of skill or topic, improved confidence, and benefiting from a supportive environment. Main barriers to learning refer to challenges in accessing the sessions, timing in relation to student journey and approaches to delivery.
Throughout the presentation, participants were invited to compare and contrast these findings to potential insights gathered in their own contexts. They were also encouraged to reflect on how these data can be used to more clearly articulate the role of LD within institutional teaching and learning strategies.
Expanding your provision across the whole institution
Authors: Struan Andrew , Boyle Jennifer , Ramsay Scott
Published: November 2023

This joint case study, delivered as a mini-keynote, presented and reflected on the ways in which we had adopted a whole-institution response to transition to new stages of learning and research. The case study highlighted the ways in which Learning and Researcher Development teams can offer a transformational transition experience for our students and researchers (Cage et al., 2021; Thompson, Pawson and Evans, 2021), and provided evidence of impact through evaluation and analysis.

We discussed two institution-wide projects, designed and implemented by the Learning and the Researcher Development teams at the University of Glasgow, to transform our approaches to transition for key groups of students. We also discussed the ways in which we adopted a large-scale approach that provided for excellence in student and researcher transition into our institution.

The questions used the focus the small group discussions were:

What are the key needs of students transitioning into, through and out of your institution?

What are the key challenges and opportunities for working at scale across (large areas of) your institution?

In an ideal world, what large-scale initiative would you pick to do first to most benefit your students? Why?
Why inclusive learning shouldn't always be fun
Authors: White Steven
Published: November 2023

A recent blog post on the SEDA educational development forum led to a stimulating discussion about whether learning should be fun (Saunders, 2022). As learning developers, it makes sense to make learning activities enjoyable for students where we can. However, this lightning talk contended that some aspects of learning are unlikely to - and perhaps even cannot - be fun. Indeed, we may limit the inclusiveness of our approach if we fail to address this idea in our work. As such, it is important for learning developers to be clear with students that some aspects of their learning experience may involve struggle and discomfort.
 
Whilst it is pleasant for us when students end interactions with learning developers feeling reassured and with a smile on their face, it may at times be more helpful to see them leave with a look of grim determination. For example, threshold concepts scholarship identifies dimensions of learning that may require transformation not only of one’s understanding but also elements of one’s identity. Wrangling with troublesome knowledge within often uncomfortable liminal states of ‘in-betweenness’ is therefore necessary for students to progress in their understanding or ability (Land et al., 2008).
 
Drawing on recent educational and learning development discourse, in this talk White argued that recognising that learning cannot always be fun is important in creating an inclusive learning experience for students. Indeed, students can take comfort, confidence, and even a sense of belonging from understanding that their peers and lecturers struggle with some aspects of learning. At times, we may need to ‘suffer now’ to gain satisfaction and achievement in the longer term. We need to be up front about this in our interactions with students.
Establishing faculty-based peer-led Pomodoro® online study communities
Authors: May Amy
Published: November 2023

The University of Nottingham Libraries’ Learning Development (Academic Skills) team started hosting ‘Study With Us’ (online study community utilising the Pomodoro® Technique) sessions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a means to provide an online community and a connection to the University for students during lockdown periods. Post-pandemic, these sessions continue to be hosted once a week during term time with an average attendance of 12 (minimum 4, maximum 23, between October 2022 and January 2023). There has been a demand for an increase in the frequency of the sessions from the existing participants. The team have limited resources and would struggle to host any additional sessions on a regular basis.
 
Following some initial research with the current ‘Study With Us’ community to discern the actual requirements for additional sessions, there was some demand for faculty-specific sessions to be hosted. Therefore, we teamed up with the Faculty of Engineering to work with their peer mentors to establish the efficacy of running a regular peer-led Pomodoro® online study community specifically for engineering students with the aim of establishing if this model was suitable to be rolled out across all five faculties and hence cater for the increase in demand for the study sessions. The aim of the session is to share: the research so far; an evaluation of the process of setting up the initiative with the faculties and the peer mentors; some initial analysis of the experiences of the session participants to establish the success, demand for and future direction of ‘Study With Us’ at the University.
Enhancing attainment and belonging at the London College of Fashion: a proactive, personalised approach to address limitations of the academic support provision
Authors: Shackleton Emma , Peel Jo
Published: November 2023

This paper shared a proactive approach, developed by the Academic Support department in London College of Fashion (LCF), designed to enhance equity of take up of the department’s tutorials and contribute to reducing awarding differences.  The paper uses the term Black, Asian and minority ethnic students because University of the Arts London (UAL) uses it as one of the categories for students as part of its collection, analysis and reporting of institutional data. We recognise and acknowledge the terminology is overly broad and contested. Since the paper used UAL’s institutional data, it was working with UAL’s definitions, terminology and categorisations.

In late 2019, examination of university data indicated lower bookings by Year 3 Home Black, Asian and minority ethnic students (Malik et al., 2021) and International students, and lower enhancement for degree awards, compared to Home White students. LCF has an open-to-all offer of tutorials and dedicated final-year workshops. However, research identifies systemic obstacles encountered by some students within and outside universities (Snoussi and Mompelat, 2019; UUK, 2019). While the department’s offer appeared popular, it required self-initiation by students, which could be a barrier for students experiencing a limited sense of belonging within the College.   

Drawing on compassionate and solutions-focused approaches, the generic offer was adapted to enable a lecturer-team to offer personalised support to students identified as having the greatest opportunity to benefit from tutorials. Now in its third year, the Proactive Approach has led to greater equity of take up of the department’s provision and higher outcomes for students taking it up. The intervention is being evaluated for the UAL Access and Participation Plan, and data to date suggests it can contribute to enhancing a sense of belonging and unit grades.

This learning development offer was tailored to be flexible for delivery within restricted time frames and the existing resource of the Academic Support department. Our hopes when sharing it with delegates included giving space to consider its benefits, limitations and potential opportunities to use institutional data to stimulate a redesign of a learning development offer to contribute to universities’ work for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Keywords: proactive, personalised, equity, awarding differentials, learning conversations.
Higher recognition for learning developers: NTF and PFHEA discussion session
Authors: Buckley Carina , Holley Debbie
Published: November 2023

Although it might sometimes seem as though PFHEA and NTF are high-level and strategic forms of recognition for those working in high-level and strategic positions, this is not necessarily the case, and both have been achieved by an ever-increasing number of Learning Developers. Join us in this session if either of these is something you’ve been mulling over or a goal you’ve set yourself, and we will outline what’s involved in writing an application, share with you the kinds of evidence we used in our own applications, explore how you can meet the requirements, and hopefully answer your questions about how you might proceed. Aim high!
What’s in a name? study skills? academic skills? academic literacies? Does it really matter and to whom does it matter?
Authors: Mossman Maddy
Published: November 2023

As a growing and maturing profession, Learning Developers are still crafting their space within their institutions and face constant conversations with academic and professional colleagues, as well as students, as to who we are and what we offer.  Whilst we are protective of the terms we use, and resist using ‘study skills’ to describe our work in favour of the concept of Academic Literacies, it seems that the rest of the academy is slow to follow suit.
Working on a joint project with our Careers service to develop an institutional capabilities framework really highlighted the difference in terminology used, and the sense that, no matter how much I tried, academic and professional colleagues were unwilling or unable to engage with our service offer as delivering anything other than ‘study skills’, despite our insistence on using Academic Literacies to refer to our embedded teaching. It made me wonder whether the terminology matters or might even be counterproductive. Does the term ‘academic literacies’ serve as a barrier to staff and students, even when intended to explain the pedagogical approach that informs our practice? Our students won’t necessarily understand what academic literacies or Learning Development means, which results in using two names to describe our service – one a student-friendly ‘Skills@Library’ name, and the other ‘Learning Development’, intended to demonstrate that we are an academic unit that staff can consider peers in curriculum development and design. Does this approach just serve to dilute our offer to both parties, and cause confusion as to what we actually do?
Through three small open discussions, held as part of the mini keynote session, we explored how LDers refer to their service, why they have chosen those terms, and how they think they are received by their colleagues. With the aim of identifying barriers that this terminology causes for engagement from both staff and students, the following questions were used as prompts for the discussions.
Questions:

Is using the term ‘study skills’ really that problematic? Does it truly challenge our professional identity, and if so, is that challenge significant?
How do you refer to the service that you run?
How do your cross-institution colleagues describe your service?
What have you done to challenge their assumptions?
Helping students to learn how to critically evaluate a source: how effective are the tools we use?
Authors: Powell Edward , Hood Sonia
Published: November 2023

What does evaluating a source involve? What aspects of the source are being evaluated? On what basis do we determine a source’s strengths and weaknesses? And how do we explain this to students who are learning the basics of critical analysis?
The Study Advice team at the University of Reading recently developed a new online guide introducing students to critical analysis. The guide includes a selection of exercises and visual and mnemonic tools that cover the basics of critical analysis, including Bloom’s Taxonomy (Anderson and Krathwohl, 2001), the Seven Pillars of Information Literacy (SCONUL, 2011), C.R.A.A.P. (Blakeslee, 2004), B.E.A.M. (Bizup, 2008), and the University of Plymouth’s (2006) Model to Generate Critical Thinking, along with a new resource called S.P.E.A.R. that focuses on how to analyse and evaluate an individual source. We developed the latter after noticing in one-to-one appointments that students appeared to find this aspect of critical analysis particularly difficult to understand. Moreover, we felt that existing tools like C.R.A.A.P. and the Seven Pillars did not provide enough clarification of how to identify a source’s strengths and weaknesses.
In this workshop, participants will consider how well these tools work in helping students understand how to evaluate a source’s analysis and, by extension, its claims. This process can differ significantly across the disciplines. As such, we will also explore how to better capture the full breadth of critical analysis at degree level, without overwhelming students who are new to the concept with its full complexities.
The Impact of Institutional Capacity on Public Performance in Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Authors: Jundi Simon
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This study explored the critical relationship between institutional capacity and public performance in the context of Upper Nile State of South Sudan, focusing on the central role of the state in public governance and sustainable development.

Methodology: Through an extensive review of the literature, this study highlights the challenges facing public institutions and highlights the transformative potential of institutional capacity building. The purpose of this study was to reveal the complex relationship between institutional capacity and public performance in Upper Nile State, highlighting the role of institutional strengthening in improving public service delivery and overall governance. The research methods used included an in-depth literature search, providing a comprehensive review of research materials.

Findings: The findings highlight the critical role of institutional capacity building in addressing governance challenges in Upper Nile State. Strong institutions not only improve the efficiency of service delivery, but also promote transparency, accountability and responsiveness to public needs. Good governance, effective leadership and alignment with the broader goals of good governance highlight the importance of institutional capacity building. This research helps us understand how to overcome governance challenges and improve public performance, with a particular focus on institutional capacity. The study highlights the intrinsic link between a country's governance environment and the strength of its institutions, revealing gaps in institutional capacity such as human resources, financial management, governance structures and infrastructure. These shortcomings have led to suboptimal public services, limiting access to services, creating inefficiencies and corruption, all of which have a direct impact on the well-being of the state's citizens. Furthermore, the study highlights the urgent need for comprehensive institutional strengthening efforts in Upper Nile State, including investment in human resources, financial management reforms and improved governance structures. This focus on institutional capacity is essential to address governance challenges, improve public services and contribute to a prosperous future for the people of Upper Nile State.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Furthermore, this study bridges the gap between theory and practical recommendations. It aligns the theory of institutional capacity with concrete results and shows how strengthening institutional capacity can solve identified management problems. This resource provides policy makers and practitioners with a practical road map to improve governance and public service delivery in Upper Nile State and continue to build strong and capable institutions to empower the people of the state. It emphasizes the importance of national and international efforts.
Pengembangan E-Modul Bahan Ajar Berbasis Aplikasi Canva
Authors: Harpiani St , Baktiar Muflihah , Ulhaq Muhammad Zia
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membantu para pengajar yang minim ide dan metode saat harus melakukan pengajaran secara jarak jauh dengan memanfaatkan aplikasi yang sudah banyak disediakan dan dapat digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan pengambilan data menggunakan instrumen wawancara memuat 5 butir pertanyaan dengan open-ended question dan angket berbentuk google form memuat 8 butir pertanyaan yang memuat pengenalan aplikasi canva hingga pembuatan bahan ajar yang menarik agar siswa mudah memahami materi dengan metode tidak membosankan. penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap 16 dosen fakultas keguruan dan ilmu pendidikan yang selama covid-19 telah melakukan pembelajaran jarak jauh yang tidak efektif dikarenakan modul ajar yang kurang menarik. Hasil analisis dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dosen yang telah mengikuti workshop pembuatan e-modul bahan ajar 80% sudah mampu membuat e-modul yang menarik sehingga proses pengajaran melalui daring terlaksana dengan sangat baik dan efektif.
Family-Based Intervention Strategies and Substance use Disorders among the Youths in Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Gikandi Alice Wangui
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the influence of family-based interventions strategies and substance use disorders among the youth in the rehabilitation centres in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was guided by the family structure theory. The research approach was qualitative and phenomenological design was used. The target population was 303 youth in selected rehabilitation centers in Nairobi County, aged between 18-35 years and their parents. A sample of 12 clients who had stayed in rehabilitation centers for the longest time were purposively selected in order to provide qualitative data. Similarly, 12 parents were conveniently selected in order to provide the same data. Therefore, the total sample size comprised of 24 respondents. The qualitative data collected through interviews was analyzed thematically backed by narratives from respondents. The study found out different family-based intervention strategies utilized. These included counselling, prayer, corporal punishment and keeping youths busy. The study recommended that, the home and hence the family creates the first contact for the child in this world. The home environment needs to be right, such that the youth will not want to look outside the family circles for emotional support. Communication channels should be open and free flowing. The parents should also be careful what kind of examples they set for their youth. They should be good role models themselves. Parenting is a natural occurrence but with the current serious parenting problems, the parents need to be empowered to be able to steer their children in the right direction so as not to go the direction of substance use disorders.
Exploring the Relationship between Team Sports Participation and Academic Performance in Zagreb, Croatia
Authors: Joseph Carole
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The study aimed to investigate the potential correlation between participation in team sports and academic achievement.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low-cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The findings revealed that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the relationship between team sports participation and academic performance in Zagreb, Croatia. Preliminary empirical review revealed a positive association between team sports participation and self-regulation skills. Students who engaged in team sports demonstrated higher levels of self-regulation, which, in turn, predicted better academic achievement. Concerns about positive correlation between team sports participation and self-esteem showed that students who engaged in team sports exhibited higher levels of self-esteem, which in turn, predicted better academic achievement. The study suggested that middle schools should promote team sports participation as a means to enhance students' self-esteem, which can positively influence their academic achievement were found in most of the studies reviewed.

Recommendations: The Self-Determination Theory (SDT) Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) may be used to anchor future studies on exploring the relationship between team sports participation and academic performance in Zagreb, Croatia. Educational institutions, including schools and colleges, should encourage and support students' participation in team sports. Additionally, educators and coaches should collaborate to foster the development of important skills, such as time management, self-regulation, and self-discipline, which can positively impact academic performance.
Impact of Strategic Organisational Resources on Performance of Church Based Saccos in Nairobi County
Authors: Gitau Gertrude Wambui , Lewa Susan K.
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The factors impacting the implementation of strategic plans in Nairobi County's church-based SACCOs were the subject of the study. It examined the research on how strategic organizational resources affect an organization's performance. The study's four goals were to ascertain the impact of human resources on church-based SACCO performance, investigate the impact of financial resources on church-based SACCO performance in Nairobi County, establish the impact of intellectual resources on church-based SACCO performance, and ascertain the impact of physical resources on church-based SACCO performance in Nairobi County.

Methodology: The 95 management personnel in Nairobi County's church-based SACCOs served as the target group for this research project, which used a descriptive survey methodology using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data for this investigation, which was collected directly from respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect qualitative data, which was then evaluated using descriptive statistics and represented using percentages, means, and frequencies. The information also was also presented by use of frequency tables .Pilot study was done on 9 companies which is 10% of the sample drawn from Nairobi County. The pilot study's results demonstrated the validity and dependability of the research instruments. The Cronbach's Alpha for each variable was more than 0.7. Descriptive and inferential analysis were used to analyze the data that was collected. In this investigation, a multiple regression model was applied. The predictive ability of the model was assessed using R 2, and its fitness was assessed using the F-statistic. The P-values of each variable at the 0.05 level of significance were used to determine the importance of the research factors in impacting SACCO performance.

Findings: The study's findings showed that while strategic human, financial, and physical resources were used to a moderate level, strategic intellectual resources were emphasized to a greater extent. The findings also revealed a positive association between performance and all independent variables, with the exception of strategic human resource, which had a negative correlation. In addition, strategic human, financial, intellectual, and physical resources all had a statistically significant impact in predicting the effectiveness of Nairobi County's church-based SACCOs. The study came to the conclusion that church-based SACCO performance in Nairobi County was significantly influenced by strategic resources.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Based on these findings, the study suggests that CB-SACCO management should place an emphasis on acquiring and optimally configuring strategic resources so that they may use them effectively to maximize performance.
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Authors: Caingcoy Manuel
Published: November 2023

Culturally responsive pedagogy is crucial in education, valuing diverse backgrounds to create inclusive learning environments. This paper synthesizes 32 literature sources systematically highlighting the importance of recognizing cultural backgrounds, building relationships, adapting instruction, and promoting critical consciousness. Recognition of students' backgrounds enhances academic achievement and engagement, while positive relationships foster belonging and well-being. Adapting instruction meets diverse needs and improves outcomes. Promoting critical consciousness empowers students to challenge stereotypes and address social injustices. Ongoing professional development and support are essential for effective implementation. By addressing these areas, educational institutions can create equitable and inclusive environments. Further research is needed to explore effective strategies for recognizing cultural backgrounds, investigate the impact of inclusive communities, study strategies for diverse learning needs, and examine the outcomes of promoting critical consciousness. Addressing these gaps enhances understanding and informs evidence-based practices in culturally responsive teaching.
¿QUÉ ES EL MISTICISMO?
Authors: Barragán Yañez Ruling
Published: November 2023

El texto plantea y comenta diversas respuestas a la pregunta “¿qué es el misticismo?”. El texto hace una presentación histórica del término, y una importante distinción entre misticismo tradicional y contemporáneo. En particular, el trabajo analiza qué son las experiencias místicas, destacando que se trata de un término comprendido de diversas maneras por diferentes autores.
Vincenzo Grossi: traduzindo o olhar colonial
Authors: La Regina Silvia
Published: November 2023

Este texto é o paratexto da tradução de dois capítulos de Nel paese delle Amazzoni, livro publicado pelo professor italiano Vicenzo Grossi (1860-1913) em Roma em 1897, após uma longa viagem à América do Sul e, especificamente, ao Brasil e à Amazônia (1891-1892). A relevância do texto de Grossi é devida à apresentação de vários aspectos da região amazônica, à síntese de textos de outros viajantes estrangeiros do século XIX e à exposição, mais uma vez, do olhar estrangeiro colonialista sobre a Amazônia e o Brasil em geral, vistos como importantes para o comércio e os interesses econômicos europeus. Os trechos traduzidos vertem sobre os aspectos antrópicos da região, por um lado, e sobre mitos e canções dos índios (neste caso, não apenas amazônicos).
Early Childhood Development: A Case Study of University-Community Engagement in South Africa
Authors: Padayachee Kanya , Harris Geoffrey
Published: November 2023

Third sector organisations are effective links between Higher Education Institutions and communities in promoting and expediting Community Engagement programmes tasked with raising awareness, fostering social responsibility and civic mindedness in students and, thus, contributing to the common good. In recognition of this, Durban University of Technology (DUT) pre-emptively enabled collaboration between the institution and a cluster of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in 2004. This paper examines one of the partnership programmes between the Gandhi Development Trust and the Durban University of Technology, the Early Childhood Development Values Education Project and the successful Community Engagement partnerships created with three academic departments of DUT. It focuses on the Department of Drama programme based on Bloomgarden’s Preparation, Action, Reflection, Evaluation (PARE) framework integrating experiential and academic learning. The study draws on the theoretical lens of Dewey’s Democracy and Education and Freire’s Critical Pedagogy and uses the case study method to present the data gathered through the PARE phases. Foregrounded in the paper is the impact of democratic education characterised by values such as inclusiveness, participation, reciprocity, and an equality of respect for the knowledge and experience that everyone contributes to education and community building.
O pracach naukowych ks. Alfonsa Schletza
Authors: Bartel Wojciech
Published: November 2023

Celem artykułu jest próba naszkicowania obrazu działalności naukowej ks. Alfonsa Schletza. W artykule zwrócono uwagę na to, że twórczość ks. Schletza była obfita i różnorodna. Podkreślono, że założyciel czasopisma „Nasza Przeszłość” specjalizował się przede wszystkim w biografistyce. Wśród 152 publikacji 90 pozycji stanowiły życiorysy o bardzo zróżnicowanej objętości. Z kolei artykuły problemowe obejmowały 25 pozycji. Autor opracowania wskazał również na jedną z charakterystycznych cech działalności pisarskiej ks. Schletza jako było skrupulatne dokumentowanie źródłowe swoich publikacji.
Bibliografia recenzji i wzmianek o "Naszej Przeszłości" i ks. Redaktorze
Authors: Kopiec Jan
Published: November 2023

Celem poniższego zestawienia jest ukazanie trwałego miejsca „Naszej Przeszłości” w kulturze i nauce polskiej. Żywy oddźwięk, jaki poszczególne tomy znajdują na lamach prasy są wyraźnym tego znakiem. Jubileusze i specjalne okoliczności sprzyjały mniej lub bardziej syntetycznym artykułom. Można śmiało powiedzieć, że prawie kompletny zestaw prasy, notujący zjawiska z życia kościelnego i nauki historycznej, odnotował w ciągu minionych 33 lat istnienie i dorobek „Naszej Przeszłości”. Szczególna chwila uczczenia 50 tomu jest dostatecznym uzasadnieniem zamieszczenia poniższego zestawienia i stanowić będzie pomoc dla przyszłych badaczy i autorów naukowych monografii o „Naszej Przeszłości” i Jej Założycielu i Redaktorze
Społeczne i artystyczne zainteresowania ks. Alfonsa Schletza
Authors: Górski Tadeusz
Published: November 2023

W artykule przedstawiono społeczne i artystyczne zainteresowania ks. Alfonsa Schletza. Szczególnie pochylono się cenną kolekcją, na którą składają się obrazy, zbiory medali oraz znaczki.
TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL PEMIMPIN DALAM AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Darwis M Khalyl Fadhlan , Putri Mayang , Husna Zaitun Ul
Published: November 2023

In the era of globalization, the social responsibility of leadership is increasingly crucial. Every country and organization has a role in building a just and sustainable society. A leader in Islam must be fair, avoid injustice, and set a good example in all things. However, in reality there are still many leaders who are unjust towards their people, so that they do not carry out their social responsibilities as they should. This research uses a library research basis with qualitative methods, namely analyzing interpretive texts and library studies. The findings in this research are regarding social responsibility and its arguments, forms of social responsibility of leaders and criticism if it is not carried out.
Strategi Perguruan Tinggi Kemaritiman Menciptakan Wirausaha Muda Melalui Pendidikan Kewirausahaan
Authors: Ari Ani Dyah Setyoningrum
Published: November 2023

Entrepreneurship is a pillar of the state in creating jobs and improving the community's economy. Colleges are obliged to provide knowledge that is useful in life, including knowledge in entrepreneurship. The purpose of providing entrepreneurship education is to motivate students to become entrepreneurs. The results of previous research indicated that there was an influence of entrepreneurship education in students' perceptions, interests and competencies to become entrepreneurs. But in reality, entrepreneurship education does not directly make the graduates dare to open a business. The aim of this study is to analyze the strategy of maritime colleges through entrepreneurship education in growing young entrepreneurs. The research method used is qualitative. Data was collected by interviews and observation. Based on the results, it can be concluded that maritime colleges have included entrepreneurship education in their teaching curriculum with 2 credits. This is a good strategy to provide students with the knowledge to become entrepreneurs. However, the courses is still taught in classical and theoretical learning. Meanwhile, entrepreneurial practices are still limited to making business plan. So there is a need for a follow-up program to be able to realize entrepreneurial graduates, like entrepreneurship center on campus, developing student entrepreneurship, increasing independent entrepreneurship, and providing student venture capital.
CREATION OF A WEBSITE-BASED CHATBOT APPLICATION AT THE CLASS I IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF TPI EAST JAKARTA
Authors: Hertantyo Galuh Boy , Wilonotomo W , Fairda Mayza
Published: November 2023

The customer service of the immigration office class i tpi east Jakarta is aimed to improve the service to the applicant or applicants.The applicant or applicants have to take the time to consult with customer service .In this case, the 1st class Immigration Office East Jakarta still relies on human resources as an online customer service to response questions from applicants. Given the increasing amount of applicants, it is not very effective nor efficient to answer questions one by one given that not many applicants have much time in their day to receive informations they need in such a long time, want things quickly in a very short time. This study is an attempt to develop a web based chatbot information systems application that can be used by the applicants of the 1st class Immigration Office East Jakarta so that they can obtain informations as fast as the speed of light. The Methods used for this study is the method of extreme programming. Application programming language, it uses an MySQL database and the PHP. The result of the building of the chatbot application is a result of testing of testing was definitely using black box, it can be concluded that this application can run well and answer every question quickly in accordance expected
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE APPLICATION FOR REPORTING THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF SHIPS (SIKAPAL) AT THE CLASS I IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF TPI BENGKULU
Authors: Rosmaya Mila , Wilonotomo W , Cahyosha Rizki
Published: November 2023

Indonesia as a country that has many seaports makes immigration checkpoints used as traffic in and out of foreigners. As a result, the intensity of incoming and outgoing foreign ships becomes large. Bengkulu Immigration Office creates an innovative immigration service that facilitates the process of checking foreign ships. The arrival and departure reporting application (sikapal) was created to increase the productivity of the performance of immigration officers and ship agents in the process of submitting arrival and departure data for foreign ships at immigration checkpoints. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using sikapal application in facilitating the work of immigration officers and the constraints on effectiveness in implementing the sikapal application. The type of method used is qualitative-descriptive, data collection techniques obtained from observations, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques consist of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the sikapal application has so far been effective. This is based on the focus of research that uses indicators of effectiveness according to Sutrisno where the measurements include understanding the program, being on target, on time, achieving goals, and real changes. The obstacles in its implementation have not yet obtained the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) scan permission, unstable network conditions, and the unavailability of the Website and IOS versions of the application.
DESIGN AND BUILD A WEBSITE-BASED FOREIGNER SERVICE APPLICATION APPLICATION AT THE CLASS 1 IMMIGRATION OFFICE SPECIFICALLY FOR NON-TPI WEST JAKARTA
Authors: Hertantyo G.B , Prabadhi I.A , Paramitha G.S
Published: November 2023

The use of information technology has now been widely applied in the process of immigration services and supervision carried out by the Directorate General of Immigration. One of them is return of immigration documents and transferring foreigner data using a Google form. However, in its implementation there are still some problems. This study aims to determine the current business process for document return services and foreigner data mutations at West Jakarta Immigration Office and to provide an overview of designing a web-based application for immigration services for foreigner. The design of this application uses the Waterfall Model System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method. The results of this study are a website-based application prototype for foreign citizen services with various features provided such as checking application status, information on requirements for submitting requests for return of immigration documents and mutation of foreigner data, submission of ERP applications, submission of EPO applications, submission of transfer requests address, and submission of a passport mutation application which can later be used as a reference to be applied to immigration document return services and foreigner data mutations at the Special Class 1 Immigration Office for non-TPI West Jakarta.