bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Critical Scrutiny of Cinematic Lighting Technique in Cultural works of Selected Yoruba Nollywood Films
Authors: Orisayemi Alphonsus , Afabor Henry
Published: May 2024

It could be reiterated that, of all the components of mise-en-cadre, cinematographic lighting is one of the most important features but this component had received little attentions from most Nigerian film critics or scholars. In most cases, this element is only used to explain or buttress relevant points in film theory and discourse. However, in this study, attention will be devoted on the deployment of cinematic lights and the various techniques used in selected Nollywood films. In the creative deployment of the 3-point lighting technique in selected cultural works of Yoruba Nollywood films, the researcher employed a library study, descriptive analytical cum studio diagnostic approaches as the basic methods of data gathering. The observation research method is deployed as secondary source of information. While a structuralist hypothetical approach is equally employed as a theoretical framework. In this exploration, the paper reviews the concepts of cinematic lighting before zooming on to discuss the key light, fill light and backlight as components of the 3-point lighting system. Practical analysis and demonstration are thus carried out with concrete sample shots from selected Yoruba films. Finally, it is recommended that a 3-point lighting technique should be creatively utilised as innovative device through which a director and the light-designer could create impressive and wonderful pictures and thus improve on the quality of Yoruba films. Keywords: 3-Point-Lighting, Cultural works, Nollywood, Yoruba films
Pedagogy and Technical Implication of Blended Learning in Obafemi Awolowo University Centre for Distance Learning, Nigeria
Authors: Oke J.O. , Salaam S.I.
Published: May 2024

The study examines pedagogy and technical implication of blended learning in Obafemi Awolowo University Centre for Distance Learning. The research design method used for this study was survey research methods. The population of the study comprises of Two hundred and fifty (250) registered nursing students for 2021/2022 academic session at Obafemi Awolowo University Centre for Distance Learning programmes. The sample size of One hundred and fifty-two (152) respondents was selected through the Krejcie and Morgan sampling techniques to select the sample size from the population. The returned rate of the instrument used to elicit the data from the respondents was 142(93.42%). The instrument used to collect data was questionnaire. This questionnaire was designed on a scale of 4 points Likert. The validity of the instrument was done and the reliability of the instrument was tested through the use of Cronbach Alpha reliability tools to determine the internal consistency of the instrument. The instrument revealed a coefficient of 0.702 which is acceptable. The method of data analysis used was analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistics to test the research hypotheses. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed learners technology skill (N = 142; F = 3.543; P = 0.016 @ 0.05).Teaching flexibility (N = 142; F = 0.908; P = 0.439 @ 0.05). Learner self-efficacy (N = 142; F = 0.277; P = 0.842 @ 0.05). Personal commitment (N = 142; F = 2.220; P = 0.089 @ 0.05) are positively significant with the technical implication of blended learning. Hypothesis one was rejected while other hypotheses were sustained. The implication was that learners portrayed certain IT skills which ease their understanding of blended learning. The study therefore recommended that the tertiary institution stakeholders should fund blended learning for both teachers and students. Also, build a supportive technological environment and creating a technical hub for students will lower education costs and promote academic advancement. Keywords: Pedagogy, Technical Implication, Blended Learning and Distance Learning.
Examining the Influence of Organisational Culture on Employee Retention in Telecommunications Industry, Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Omokhabi Abiola , Fajimi Babatunde
Published: May 2024

This study examined the influence of organisational culture on employee retention in telecommunications industry, Lagos State. The study used descriptive survey design. The sample size for the study comprised 71 respondents selected using a combination of convenience and purposive sampling techniques because they are subject experts and easily accessible in the human resources management community. The instrument was subjected to face and content validity and the Cronbach’s alpha co-efficient r-value of = 0.81 showed good internal consistency after the pilot study. The null hypothesis was rejected because the study revealed a strong positive significant relationship between organisational culture and employee retention at (r = 0.629, p = 0.00) in telecommunications industry, Lagos State. The level of awareness of the influence organisational culture on employee retention in the telecommunications industry, Lagos State was moderately significant in areas of core values, capacity development and change management, and employee engagement and productivity. There was no low significance, however, in awareness of strategic direction and intent as well as team orientation as components of organisational culture. The study recommended that organisations should increase their investment in organisational learning to provide training for employees to enhance their wellness and work life balance. Keywords: Organisational Culture, Employee Retention, Employee Turnover, Workforce, Telecommunications Industry
Assessment of Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board Financial Management Capacity on Primary Health Care Service Delivery in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Abdussalam Aisha , Abudulkareem Siraj , Idris Musa , Jumare Dalhatu
Published: May 2024

The establishment of the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board was passed into law in 2015 to tackle fragmentation in primary healthcare and ensure preventive healthcare services are accessible and affordable to all. The institutional capacity of the SPHCB is aimed at tackling several issues, including poor release of funding, poor infrastructural services, inadequate health personnel capacity, poor supply of essential drugs and other commodities, poor referral system, poor monitoring, and supervision affecting the PHCs across the state. The paper specifically assesses the financial management capacity of the SPHCB in ensuring the funding of PHC services across the health centres. Both primary and secondary data were used and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Linear regression analysis was used in testing the hypothesis postulated. It was revealed that the financial capacity has improved the funding for routine immunisation and family planning programmes at the PHCs in the LGAs. A timelier release of funds is necessary to ensure efficiency and transparency in PHC service delivery. Keywords: Financial management, PHC, service delivery, funding.
Boko Haram Terrorism and Socio-Economic Development in Borno State, Nigeria
Authors: Babajide Jacob , Orji Naomi
Published: May 2024

The violent extremist group, Boko Haram, operating in Northeast Nigeria has severely damaged the region's infrastructures and left thousands of people displaced. The incessant violent attacks had caused serious disruption and decline in economic activities, investment and education. This would have substantial implication for the socioeconomic development of the North-East generally, and Borno state particularly. Borno state is the epicenter of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria’s least developed geo-political zone. Terrorist activities over the years have further worsened the people’s already difficult socioeconomic conditions. Thus, the study adopted qualitative methodology to examine the effect of terrorism on Borno state’s socio-economic development. Hinged on state fragility theory, the study argued that whereas several efforts have been made to combat terrorism, Nigeria’s fragile and weak system greatly hampered these efforts. Considering the essentiality of education for long-term development, incessant abductions of pupils and disruptions of educational activities have further jeopardized the state's chances of development. The study found that terrorism has dealt a terrible blow on business activities, mobility, investment and educational opportunities in Borno state. In order to engender sustainable development, it is imperative that the Nigerian government, domestic stakeholders and international development partners intensify collaboration to address the menace of terrorism in Nigeria. Keywords: Boko-Haram, Displacement, fragility, Socio-economic development, Terrorism
Peer Group and Family Background as Correlates of Indiscipline among Adolescent Students in Ovia North East LGA of Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ahanor Festus , Omoregbe Iyore
Published: May 2024

The study assessed peer group and family background as correlates of indiscipline among adolescent students in Ovia North East Local Government Area. The study adopted the descriptive survey with the correlational approach design and the questionnaire was the instrument used for collecting data from a sample of two hundred and seventy (270) students who were randomly selected from nine secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Two research questions were raised and their corresponding hypotheses were also formulated to guide the study and tested at.05 level of significance. The reliability obtained had an r value of 0.78. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient formula. The results revealed that peer group influence and family background significantly influences indiscipline among adolescent students. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that since the primary upbringing of children lies with parents and one of the significant factors that promulgates indiscipline are family background; thus, parents should always inculcating the right moral values in their children by conforming to societal norm themselves so that they will not influence their wards negatively. Keyword: Peer Group, Family Background, Indiscipline, Adolescent
Seasonal Cycles in Environmental Quality of Peri-Urban Areas and their Variability in Nigeria: Some Preliminary Findings
Authors: Dada Olanrewaju , Tongo Samuel , Uzzi Festus , Faniran Gbemiga , Afon Abel
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to use residents' perceptual data to investigate the seasonality of environmental quality in three peri-urban settlements of Lagos state, Nigeria. This is expected to assist policymakers in how environmental education will focus on similar climatic attributes. The data collection for the study was through personal observation and questionnaire administration. The authors visited the different settlements in the four identified seasons to observe. Using a systematic sampling technique, a questionnaire was administered to respondents drawn from one of every twenty (5 percent) buildings in the peri-urban settlements. A respondent (preferably a household head) was surveyed from a floor of a selected residential building. Three hundred ninety-seven copies of the questionnaire were completed and returned for analysis. Information provided by the respondents was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed significant differences in residents' perception of air quality, street quality, electrical supply, water supply, waste collection, health services, and drainage systems in peri-urban settlements. The results showed that environmental quality in the dry seasons differs considerably from the quality identified in the rainy seasons in Ibafo and Mowe, while it was the same during the rainy and dry seasons in Isheri. It was established that residents derived little or no satisfaction from EQI, which they consider indispensable during the identified seasons. This study would reveal to policymakers the direction of policy initiatives on environmental education. It would also assist in planning the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the different seasons of the year. The study's findings could guide the improvement of the ecological quality of peri-urban settlements of developing countries with similar socio-economic and climatic attributes. Keywords: Environmental Quality, Environmental Quality Indicators, Seasonal Cycles, Peri-urban settlements
Niilismo, neoliberalismo e catástrofe
Authors: Pelli Junior Ronaldo , Bouças Escossia da Veiga Ádamo
Published: May 2024

Niilismo, neoliberalismo e catástrofe: A subjetividade neoliberal, como estudada por Foucault, Laval e Dardot, acaba por reforçar o niilismo, que já tinha sido tão bem interpretado e conjurado por Nietzsche, ainda no século XIX. Esse aprofundamento acontece principalmente pelo viés do ressentimento, um dos afetos que está presente tanto na leitura neoliberal como nos estudos sobre o niilismo. No século XXI, a cientista política Wendy Brown atualizou essa correlação do niilismo e do ressentimento com o neoliberalismo, demonstrando que os atuais grupos de extrema-direita, com receio de perderem suas posições de privilégio, decidem por, de forma ressentida, atacar segmentos da sociedade que foram historicamente ostracizados. Por sua vez, Nietzsche ainda se mantém uma boa ferramenta para estudar as agremiações extremistas ao demonstrar que o problema não é a liberação da vontade de poder desse grupos extremistas, mas que tal vontade de poder é reativa, age em chave negativa, nunca de maneira a criar novos valores afirmativos. O resultado dessa mistura de neoliberalismo e niilismo ressentido é o agravamento da catástrofe climática. Como Latour explica, a destruição do mundo, esse niilismo elevado à máxima potência, foi uma decisão deliberada de parte da elite neoliberal exatamente quando tal formato político-econômico se tornou hegemônico no Ocidente.
Alagação: quem salvará nossa cidade?
Authors: Durante Felipe dos Santos
Published: May 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo, a partir da leitura e interpretação das Vorlesungen über Ethik (Lições Sobre Ética), da coletânea de conferências Não somos de Arama Rígido de Ernst Tugendhat e da análise dos dados oficiais compilados pelo Governo Estadual do Acre e pelo Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Estado do Acre (CBMAC), analisar a catástrofe ocorrida na cidade de Rio Branco, capital do Estado do Acre, no ano de 2023. Nos meses de maio e abril a cidade enfrentou a segunda maior alagação de sua história desde que o volume do Rio Acre passou a ser medido, ocasião em que ele atingiu 17,70m, ultrapassando suas cotas de alerta (13,50m) e de transbordamento (14m). Com isso, esperamos delinear e destacar questões teóricas e práticas, filosóficas e políticas, sobre direitos humanos, as quais envolvem o papel dos agentes públicos e privados no enfrentamento de uma catástrofe natural.
Seasonal climatology of cold fronts in south-central South America from an automated detection system
Authors: Oliveira Roseli de , Quadro Mário Francisco Leal de , Herdies Dirceu Luis , Andrade Hugo Nunes
Published: May 2024

The cold fronts (CF) operating in south and south-central South America are the main ones responsible for heavy rain, thunderstorms with strong winds, and accentuated temperature drops. This study aimed to perform a seasonal climatology of CF’s displacement and intensity in the region above mentioned. A computational algorithm was developed called the Normalized Cold Front Detection Index (NCFI) for detecting and characterizing CFs through the CFSR and CFSv2 reanalysis data, using the meridional component of the wind at 10 meters and the air temperature at 2 meters. Ten areas were delimited: five coastal and five continentals. Seasonal climatology showed a higher frequency in winter, when these systems are more intense, averaging 20 per year. The patterns of displacement and intensity exhibited a decrease in CFs as they advanced toward lower latitudes. The synoptic analysis and the accumulated precipitation composites revealed that the CFs that act in the spring concentrated the accumulated precipitation in Santa Catarina’s western portion. In the summer, convection cells are responsible for storms and poorly distributed rain. In the autumn, rainfall is associated with CFs and maritime circulations, impacting Rio Grande do Sul and the west and north of Santa Catarina. In the winter, CFs dominate the precipitation pattern. According to the NCFI, spring, autumn, and winter cases are categorized as intense, while summer cases are moderate.
Análise epocal do fenômeno da ansiedade por uma perspectiva fenomenológica
Authors: Cortesini Gabriel , Martins João Paulo
Published: May 2024

Neste trabalho, a análise do fenômeno da ansiedade será realizada pela ótica fenomenológica, que implica em um entendimento diferente dos propostos pelos manuais diagnósticos. Não se trata de ir contra as definições propostas por esses manuais, mas sim observar o fenômeno de outra perspectiva, entendendo que a ansiedade é permeada por naturalizações que foram anteriormente denominadas pelo “Aí” de nossa época, embasando seus estudos e análises em uma ciência normativa. Se objetiva com o presente trabalho ponderar, analisar e investigar o aumento de casos de ansiedade na população através de uma perspectiva fenomenológica. Buscando explicitar a característica epocal do fenômeno em questão. Para tanto, buscou-se referências nas bases de dados a Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), Pubmed, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS) dos últimos 10 anos sobre a temática desenvolvida. Em suma, a partir do presente trabalho de conclusão de curso, é possível entender que a partir do momento em que consideramos os manuais diagnósticos à risca, somos submetidos a algo que pode ser analisado como um conteúdo embebido de naturalizações, não considerando o Dasein em si como um com sua individualidade e subjetividade, mas sim como sintomas pré-determinados por tais livros. Partindo do pressuposto que tais manuais são escritos e postulados de maneira tecnicista, podemos concluir que o fenômeno da ansiedade propriamente dito se mostra como algo epocal.
Handwritten Digit Recognition
Authors:   MCA, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India., Oviya G. , Sakthivel N.
Published: May 2024

Handwritten digit recognition is the intelligence of computers to recognize digits written by humans. But it becomes one of the most challenging tasks for machines as handwritten digits are not perfect and can be made with many different: flavors, size, thickness. Thus, as a solution to this problem, Handwriting digit recognition model comes into picture. Many machine learning techniques have been employed to solve the handwritten digit recognition problem. This paper focuses on Neural Network (NN) approaches. Among the three famous NN approaches: deep neural network (DNN), deep belief network (DBN) and convolutional neural network (CNN), the specialization of CNN as compared to other NN of being able to detect pattern is what makes it so useful for recognizing handwritten digits. Humans can very easily see, read & write any handwritten digits, when written in proper format. Even if the digits are not written in proper format we can use our logic and predict what digit it could be. But It is a hard task for the machine to recognize handwritten digits as these are not perfect and can be made with many different flavors. Thus handwritten digit recognition is the solution to this problem which uses the image of a digit and recognizes the digit present in the image. The handwritten digit recognition is the ability of computers to recognize human handwritten digits. The goal is to build a model that can efficiently and reliably recognize the digits and output the proper result. Amongst all the other neural networks, working and implementing a model using Convolution Neural Network gives out the most precise results. It is most popularly used for analyzing images as well as for other data analysis or classification problems. CNN has hidden layers called convolutional layers. These layers work the same way as other layers do but here we need to specify the no of filters each layer should have These filters are actually what detects the pattern. Patterns could be edges, corners, circles or any complex other objects like eyes, ears or even deeper full dogs, cats, etc. Thus, the specialization of CNN as compared to other NN of being able to detect patterns is what makes it so useful for recognizing handwritten digits Key Word: Neural Networks; Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN); Image Processing; Optical Character Recognition (OCR); MNIST Dataset
The impact of the aqueous extract of Nostoc holophylum hansg. CNMN CB-17 on the leucocyte formula in experimental diabetes
Authors: Trofim Alina , Bacalov Iurie , Crivoi Aurelia , Chirita Elena , Druta Adriana , Zubco Ionela
Published: May 2024

The hematological changes occurring in diabetes are a major problem, which constantly requires the study of methods of their prophylaxis. The research carried out on the basis of the aqueous extract of Nostoc holophilum, highlights the bioactive effect on the leukocyte formula in the given pathology. The advantage of using the researched biopreparation in experimental diabetes is its mild action and lack of adverse effects when following the recommended doses. Due to the results obtained, we can say that the use of natural remedies has become a well-defined branch of modern medicine. The use of extracts from cyanobacteria in the prophylaxis of endocrine pathologies stimulates the body’s defense system, so that, in essence, the body fights the disease on its own.
Synthesis and study of homo- and heterometallic coordination compounds of Cu(II) and Bi(III) with 4-ethylthiosemicarbazones of 2-formyl and 2-acetylpyridine
Authors: Neguta Elena , Gulea Aurelian , Cotovaia Aliona , Bulimestru Ion , Balan Greta , Sova Sergiu
Published: May 2024

This paper deals with synthesis and analysis of two series of homo- and heterometallic coordination compounds of Cu(II) and Bi(III) with 4-ethylthiosemicarbazones of 2-formyl and 2-acetylpyridine, with the general formulas: {Cu(HL)}Cu(edta)·nH2O and {Cu(L)}2Cu(edta)·nH2O for Cu(II) homometallic complexes, and {Cu(L)}Bi(edta)·nH2O (n = 1 - 5) for heterometallic compounds. In the synthesized complexes, 4-ethylthiosemicarbazones of 2-formylpyridine (HFoPyTSC-4Et) and 2-acetylpyridine (HAcPyTSC4Et) are in monodeprotonated (L) or nondeprotonated (HL) forms. The antimicrobial and antifungal activities of the obtained homo- and heterometallic compounds have been determined. The results demonstrated that [Cu(AcPyTSC-4Et)Bi(edta)]·5H2O compound has the highest antimicrobial activity, being approximatly 76 and 19 times more active than Furacilin (MIC = 4.67 μg/mL) against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Bacillus cereus (ATCC 11778) strains, correspondingly. While against Candida albicans strain, the most active antifungal agent, with MIC = 0.98 μg/mL, was {Cu(AcPyTSC-4Et)}2Cu(edta)·H2O complex, being approximately 32 times more active than Nystatin (MIC = 32.0 μg/mL).
Economic indicators of rural destination development oriented to tourism management: The case of ethno villages in Western Serbia
Authors: Panić Aleksa , Vujko Aleksandra , Knežević Miroslav
Published: May 2024

Purpose - This paper explores the economic indicators of rural destination development focused on tourism management, with a specific emphasis on four ethno villages in Western Serbia. Our study, conducted from May 2022 to May 2023, gauges the local community's perceptions of tourism's economic impacts, particularly on women's roles and overall quality of life. Methodology-Utilizing Chi-Square Tests, we assessed key economic dimensions such as employment, arts, agriculture, tourism, and investments. This methodological approach allows for a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted economic aspects relevant to rural destination development. Findings-The results of our study reveal positive influences on various economic dimensions, underscoring the transformative effects of rural tourism. Notably, observed economic aspects exhibit encouraging trends, emphasizing the potential for rural tourism to contribute positively to the economic landscape. Implications-Despite the positive outcomes, persistent gender imbalances underscore the need for targeted interventions aimed at enhancing women's participation in the local economy's development. This study contributes valuable insights into the nuanced relationship between rural tourism and economic advancement, emphasizing the imperative for inclusive strategies in tourism management and addressing gender disparities for comprehensive rural development.
Makna Keselamatan: Tujuan Penciptaan Manusia Berdasarkan Konsep Imago Dei
Authors: Wijaya Yulius
Published: May 2024

The Imago Dei that God gave to us from the beginning should be the basis and goal of every human being's life.  The meaning of the image and likeness of God that has been damaged by sin has been restored through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on the cross. This research is intended to see the extent of the relationship between salvation, Imago Dei and Christian life which becomes an effective means of evangelization and attracts people who do not yet know Christ and get their essence as a full human being who is happy and reaches its fullness. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach that describes how unbelievers see the Christian life in relation to the Imago Dei identity attached to it. The conclusion of this research is how believers in their lives as witnesses of Christ understand their identity as the image of God restored, live to do God's will, develop themselves correctly and bring up the character of imago Dei into a lifestyle.AbstrakImago Dei yang diberikan Allah kepada sejak semula seharusnya menjadi dasar dan  tujuan hidup setiap manusia.  Makna segambar dan serupa dengan Allah yang telah rusak karena dosa telah dipulihkan melalui karya penebusan Yesus Kristus di atas kayu salib. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk melihat sejauh mana hubungan antara keselamatan, Imago Dei dan kehidupan kekristenan yang menjadi sarana penginjilan yang efektif dan menjadi daya tarik bagi orang-orang yang belum mengenal Kristus dan mendapatkan hakikatnya sebagai manusia seutuhnya yang bahagia dan mencapai kemaksimalannya. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang memaparkan bagaimana orang yang belum percaya melihat kehidupan orang Kristen dalam hubungannya dengan identitas Imago Dei yang melekat kepadanya. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bagaimana orang percaya dalam kehidupannya sebagai saksi Kristus memahami identitas dirinya sebagai gambar Allah dipulihkan, hidup untuk melakukan kehendak Allah, mengembangkan diri dengan benar dan memunculkan karakter imago Dei menjadi gaya hidup.
PRAKTIK PERATAAN LABA DAN KOMPONEN-KOMPONEN KINERJA PERUSAHAAN YANG MEMPENGARUHINYA
Authors: Ekawanti Wahyumi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  mengetahui  dan  menganalisis  pengaruh  ukuran  perusahaan, risiko keuangan, dan dividend payout ratio terhadap perataan laba pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 13 perusahaan manufaktur makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar  di  Bursa  Efek  Indonesia  periode  2019-2023.  Metode  pengambilan  sampel  dalam  penelitian ini  adalah  metode  purpose  sampling.  Data  yang  digunakan  dalam  penelitian  ini  merupakan  data sekunder   dan   pengujian   hipotesis   menggunakan   metode   regresi   logistik.   Hasil   penelitian   ini menunjukan  bahwa  ukuran  perusahaan berpengaruh  negatif  signifikan  terhadap  perataan  laba,  return on asset (ROA) berpengaruh  positif signifikan terhadap  perataan  laba,  net profit margin dan  financial laverage tidak berpengaruh  terhadap perataan laba.
ПРАВОВОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ СУРРОГАТНОГО МАТЕРИНСТВА И НЕКОТОРЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ, ВОЗНИКАЮЩИЕ ПРИ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ПРАВА. НРАВСТВЕННЫЕ И РЕЛИГИОЗНЫЕ АСПЕКТЫ / LEGAL REGULATION OF SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD AND SOME PROBLEMS ARISING UPON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RIGHT: MORAL AND RELIGIOUS ASPECTS
Authors: Hayrapetova Mila
Published: May 2024

First of all, the emergence of legal problems in the implementation of surrogacy associated with the imperfection of legislation in this area, which confirms the importance of analyzing legislation, the need to identify the main legal problems that occur in practice when using surrogacy in the Republic of Armenia, and find ways to resolve them. The most careful regulation of this area will ensure the rights and legitimate interests of both sides to the surrogacy contract and provide for possible adverse legal consequences of their actions.
ANALISIS DAMPAK PERALIHAN KEPEMIMPINAN YAYASAN TERHADAP PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN DI TINGKAT SATUAN PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Sucipto Edi
Published: May 2024

Selain pemerintah melalui Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kementerian Agama, Yayasan adalah kelembagaan yang banyak berperan dalam penyelenggaraan pendidikan di Indonesia. Bahkan jika dikuantifikasikan, maka jumlah sekolah yang dikelola Yayasan atau pihak swasta hampir sama banyak dibandingkan yang dikelola oleh pemerintah. Berdasarkan fakta itu maka posisi Yayasan yang mengelola pendidikan menduduki peranan penting dalam hal mewujudkan Pendidikan Untuk Semua dan Pendidikan yang Berkualitas sesuai amanat undang-undang. Sehat dan tidaknya keorganisasian Yayasan tentu juga berdampak pada keberadaan lembaga Satuan Pendidikan di bawah naungannya. Sementara fakta yang banyak ditemui, banyak Yayasan yang tidak kuat dari sisi finansial atau bahkan hanya mengandalkan donasi/chariti seperti karakter utama Yayasan yang memang Non Profit. Walaupun banyak yang mengembangkan dengan membentuk dan mengaktifkan badan-badan amal Yayasan yang dapat menyokong finansial yayasan. Kemudian berkait dengan pengelolaan, ada potensi terjadinya konflik di internal Yayasan, antara genarasi lama dan baru, pendiri dan pengelola dan lain sebagainya. Keseluruhan konflik/potensi konflik itu tentu sangat berdampak pada keputusan-keputusan di tingkat satuan pendidikan di bawah naungannya. Pendistribusian sumber daya manusia misalnya akan selalu dipengaruhi oleh ‘yayasan’, termasuk keputusan-keputusan strategis lainnya. Melalui metode riset kecil dan sudi literatur, tulisan ini akan membahas dan menganalisisis dampak proses peralihan kepemimpinan terhadap proses pengambilan keputusan di tingkat satuan pendidikan. Kontek riset ini adalah Madrasah Tsanawiyah Swasta Al-Hidayah Mahakarya, Kp.2 Jorong Mahakarya, Nagari Mahakarya, Kecamatan Luhak Nan Duo Kabupaten Pasaman barat.
MEMBANGUN KARAKTER ANAK DIDIK MELALUI KETELADANAN DAN PRILAKU KEPEMIMPINAN
Authors: Suaidi Suaidi
Published: May 2024

Karakter adalah nilai yang berkaitan dengan kepribadian manusia, berdasarkan norma agama, adat istiadat dan sosial budaya. Bangsa yang kuat adalah bangsa yang memiliki karakter dan kepribadian yang baik. Di sisi lain, bangsa yang lemah yang melakukan ketidakadilan dan perilaku buruk.
Kemajuan teknologi memiliki korelasi erat dengan kepribadian manusia yang memberikan dampak positif dan negatif. Ada banyak dampak negatif dari kemajuan teknologi: budaya instan, jumlah penayangan di televisi dan media sosial yang menyiarkan pornografi dan kekerasan yang dapat mempengaruhi mental dan moral generasi muda.
Dampak negatif dari kemajuan teknologi mempengaruhi karakter siswa di semua jenjang pendidikan. Siswa yang memiliki karakter buruk adalah: malas belajar, datang terlambat ke sekolah, tidak peduli dengan teman dan lingkungan. Berdasarkan penjelasan disini penulis tertarik untuk melakukan penelitian tentang Pentingnya pendidikan karakter untuk dikembangkan di sekolah dengan menggunakan pemimpin teladan dari lembaga pendidikan atau sekolah.
Pendidikan karakter harus diberikan sejak usia dini dan sekolah dasar, dan itu harus diaktualisasikan melalui jenjang berikutnya termasuk di tingkat universitas. Mengingat pentingnya pendidikan karakter dalam konteks pendidikan, pemerintah menerapkan sistem pendidikan yang menekankan pentingnya pendidikan karakter dan budaya nasional
Gender Dimensions on Adoption of Non-traditional Agricultural Marketing Initiatives among Emerging Farmers in Rural Economies
Authors: Isaac Khorombi Takalani , Tshikororo Mpho
Published: May 2024

The demand for food has led to continuous changes in the food systems to cope with the changing needs and environment. Agricultural marketing remains critical for farmers’ performance, a component that contributes to the sustainability of food supply around the globe. The current study sought to investigate adopting initiatives that supplement traditional marketing mechanisms. The study was conducted in the Thulamela municipality of the Vhembe district. Furthermore, a simple random sampling technique was used to select 127 emerging farmers, while structured questionnaires were used as the data collection tool. The Discriminant Analysis method was used to draw distinct differences in gender dimensions toward adopting non-traditional agricultural marketing initiatives. The study findings revealed that female farmers were leading in adopting digital marketing initiatives compared to their counterparts. In comparison, male farmers were leading in adopting home-delivery initiatives as they enhanced customer retention. The study recommends future studies to investigate the economic benefits of various marketing initiatives associated with various commodities to enhance a product-marketing approach.
المتغيرات التكنولوجية للذكاء الاصطناعي في التصوير المعاصر
Authors: منيرة معيض السبيعي
Published: May 2024

برز الذكاء الاصطناعي، كمتغير تكنولوجي رئيس في العصر الحالي، يمثل جل الثورة الصناعية الرايعة، وقد ألهم تطوير الرسم بالذكاء الاصطناعي الفنانين للعمل من خلاله، مما نتج عن ذلك تغيرات كبيرة في طبيعة الفن وفي دور الفنان في العملية الفنية، مما يستدعي الدراسة والتحليل، للوقوف على طبيعة هذه المتغيرات، وهذا ما يهدف إليه البحث الحالي، حيث اتبع البحث المنهج التحليلي للأعمال الفنية القائمة على تكنولوجيا الذكاء الاصطناعي، عبر استمارة تحليل، قائمة على مبدأ الملاحظة، للوقوف على هذه المتغيرات الجديدة في اللوحة التصويرية، ، وخرج البحث بنتائج من أهمها، أن الذكاء الاصطناعي بشكل جذري الإنتاج الفني ، حيث أصبح الإنتاج بكميات جنونية ، وبشكل مستمر وغير نهائي، ففي كل مرة يتم فيه إدارة  نموذج التدريب، سيستمر النموذج في إنتاج الصور إلى ما لا نهاية، كما غير الذكاء الاصطناعي من دور الفنان في العملية الفنية، إلا أنه لم يستطع إزالته، حيث لا يزال هناك عنصر بشري هائل في العملية الفنية لا يمكن استبداله بالذكاء الاصطناعي ، ويتمثل ذلك في القصد والنية من العمل الفني، وإعداد واختيار البيانات التي يتم التدريب عليها، وفي نهاية عملية التدريب عبر اختيار الأعمال من بين المجموعات الهائلة من الإنتاج، كما خرج البحث بالعديد من التوصيات من أهمها، ضرورة تدريس فن الذكاء الاصطناعي في التعليم العام والعالي، لما لذلك من دور في مواكبة الثورة الصناعية الرابعة، والاهتمام بمجال (فن الذكاء الاصطناعي) عبر استحداث مناهج دراسية له، في الجامعات والكليات وافتتاح تخصص يعنى بفن الذكاء الاصطناعي، وذلك لمواكبة التغيرات الناتجة عن الثورة الصناعية الرابعة.
النبوات.
Authors: دريد عبد الله إبراهيم الجبوري
Published: May 2024

الحمد لله رب العالمين، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله، وأشهد أن محمداً عبده ورسوله، بعثه الله بالحق بشيراً ونذيراً؛ ليخرجَ الناسَ من الظلماتِ إلى النورِ بإذنِ ربهم إلى صراطِ العزيزِ الحميد، صلى الله عليه وعلى اله و إخوانهِ، ومن تبعهم بإحسانِ إلى يوم الدين.
وبعد؛ فإن موضوع النبوات من الموضوعات المهمة في باب العقائد, حيث إن الله تبارك وتعالى أرسل الرسل وأنزل معهم الكتاب ليتولوا مهمة وتبليغ الرسالات السماوية للخلق، ولولا إرسال الرسل وإنزال الكتب ما عرف الناس ربهم، ولما كانت النبوات من المباحث التي أختلف فيها الناس قديماً وحديثًا بين مؤيد ومنكر ومتوقف، ويتقاطع مبحث النبوات مع تفسير القرآن، والقرآن الذي يثبت فيه هذه المباحث المتفرقة، ولما كانت دلائل النبوات منشودة في كتاب الله،  وبينها نبينا ﷺ في سنته، فقد ذهب مفكرو المسلمين من مذاهب شتى في تفسير حقيقة النبوة, واختلفوا في ذلك تبعا لاتجاهاتهم الفكرية المتباينة, والمؤثرات الثقافية التي أثرت في كل مذهب من تلك المذاهب, فمنهم من أختلف في ذات النبوة وأنكروها, وهم الفلاسفة والملاحدة والمشركين, ومنهم من أختلف في تفسير حقيقة النبوة, وحاول وضع تعريفًا يناسبها, فكان ابن عادل من بين المتكلمين فيها, وكان كتاب اللباب, من كتب التفسير المعتبرة والمعتمدة التي ناقش فيها موضوع النبوة بإسهاب،  وناقش فيها كلام المنكرين، وما يتعلق بتفصيل مباحث النبوات، لِما كان كل ذلك, كان العمل في عصرِنا الذى انتشر فيه الإلحاد وإنكار النبوات واليوم الأخِر, عملاً ضرورياً ينبغي أن يمر به الباحثون الإسلاميون على اختلاف تخصصاتهم, فقد اهتم كثير من المفسرين بمسائل العقيدة في تفاسيرهم, ومنهم الرازي, والبيضاوي, وابن عادل الحنبلي وغيرهم.
FUNCIÓN DE LA COMUNIDAD VIRTUAL EN LAS ASEXUALIDADES
Authors: De Giusti Marta , Biason Lorena
Published: May 2024

La incursión en el conocimiento sobre las asexualidades se inicia en FLAPPSIP en el año 2019. En primer lugar, se formuló un proyecto de investigación del cual surge un diseño de investigación planificado en dos etapas. Los resultados preliminares de la primera etapa conel nombre de ¿Asexualidades un enigma a descifrar? Subjetividad y vínculos en Comunidades Virtuales Asexuales. Perspectivas Psicoanalíticas, se presentaron en el IX congreso FLAPPSIP y en el Congreso Internacional de Investigación y Prácticas Profesionales en la Facultadde Psicología de la UBA en 2022 y en diversas Instituciones de la Federación. Actualmente, en 2023, nos encontramos transitando una segunda parte de la investigación, con nuevos colaboradores en el equipo y centrada en la función de las comunidades virtualesasexuales. La importancia que damos hoy a estos nuevos territorios virtuales, se corrobora en el decir de sus integrantes, quienes han sido favorecidos en reconocimiento de su identidad sexual y al mismo tiempo, en su mayor visibilización. Así las comunidades que hanencontrado en la red un medio de expresión, van demarcando un territorio de personas que forman parte de un grupo que no valora el sexo como actividad protagónica en una relación. Esta segunda parte lleva por título Asexualidades: un enigma a descifrar. ¿Quéfunción cumple la comunidad virtual?
The washback of the abolition of the national examination in Indonesia
Authors: Auladi Ifan Rikhza
Published: May 2024

The National Examination (NE) is abolished in 2021, marking the beginning of a new educational evaluation paradigm in Indonesia. The regulation considers some reasons: the suitability of the test, the development of teaching methods, and the enhancement of the quality of national education. Under the abolition of NE, the regulation constitutes the establishment of School-Based Assessment (SBA), conducted by the teachers in the forms of portfolios, assignments, tests, and/or other assessments following the regulation from each school. Therefore, the present research aims at investigating English teachers' perception towards the abolition of NE and the washback of the abolition of NE on the teaching plan of English language learning in the aspect of classroom instructional behaviours and the content of the curriculum. The sequential mixed-methods research (MMR) works with quantitative and qualitative data from 51 respondents in an online questionnaire and four teachers participated in a semi-structured interview. It was then found that the establishment of SBA replacing NE obtains positive responses from the teachers as it is perceived more reliable with objectives of the English curriculum, which attempts to elevate students' high order thinking skills. The abolition of NE triggers the teachers to vary their teaching methods and techniques by using more communicative approaches; however, the change in assessment does not influence teachers' domination in classroom activities and talking activity. The teachers highly emphasize the use of previous exam papers in the preparation of SBA. In addition, the teachers remain highly prioritizing students' success in SBA, which retains exam papers, as the level of students' language proficiency is relatively low. Referring to the findings, the related parties can measure the washback of the abolition of NE for further improvement in the language assessment.
CAMINHOS E DESCAMINHOS:
Authors: Andrade Breno Gontijo
Published: May 2024

O artigo apresenta os longos caminhos e descaminhos que os impressos tomavam até chegar em Pernambuco. Apresenta também a dinâmica do mercado livreiro na Metrópole e na Colônia, mais especificamente, em Pernambuco. De um modo geral, os impressos passavam por um longo processo censório e de fiscalização imposto pelo governo real para evitar críticas à monarquia, à religião e aos costumes. Muitos impressos que chegavam a Pernambuco, mesmo aqueles que não eram proibidos, entravam pelas vias do contrabando. A dinâmica da circulação de livros e da leitura feita em Pernambuco no início do XIX ajuda a entender os processos que culminaram na Revolução de 1817.
MEMBANGUN ENTREPRENEUR PROFESIONAL MELALUI AKUNTABILITAS
Authors: Hermawan Atang , Sariwulan Taty , Adha Minaryanti Annisa , Ratifah Ifa , Noch Moch
Published: May 2024

Pengelolaan keuangan pada UMKM saat ini bisa dikatakan cukup sulit, bukan karena tidak adanya standar baku atau pedoman, karena Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia atau IAI sudah mempersiapkan standar akuntansi keuangan khusus EMKM (Entitas Mikro Kecil dan Menengah). Rendahnya kesadaran akan pengelolaan keuangan yang baik didasarkan pada rendahnya kemauan dan pengetahuan akan pengelolaan keuangan.
Proses pengelolaan keuangan akan sangat krusial dan fundamental bagi sektor UMKM, pengelolaan keuangan termasuk didalamnya adalah pencatatan transaksi akuntansi, penentuan laba rugi dan juga identifikasi persediaan barang yang ada di gudang. Pengelolaan keuangan yang baik akan menghasilkan informasi keuangan yang akurat, sehingga pengusaha dapat mengambil keputusan secara cepat dan relevan. Pembuatan akuntansi sederhana akan menjadi fokus dalam pengabdian pada masyarakat ini, dimana tim PkM akan memberikan solusi bagaimana cara membuat percatatan akuntansi yang sederhana.
Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian pada masyarakat untuk menyelenggarakan pelatihan penyusun akuntansi sederhana bagi para UMKM.. Pada tahap ini peserta diberikan penjelasan bagaimana cara menghitung dan membuat persamaan akuntansibeserta dengan contoh kasusnya. Dengan adanya pelatihan ini, diharapkan agar para peserta pelatihan dapat membuat laporan pembukuan akuntansi sederhana secara konsisten.
The Impact of Financial Development and Trade Openness on Economic Growth: Time Series Evidence from Luxembourg
Authors: Jabbar Asra , Ahmad Iftikha , Sultan Ayesha , Iqbal Javed
Published: May 2024

Financial deepening and trade openness are among one of the important drivers of economic growth. Liberalized financial sector promote investors and this boosts up production activities in any economy. On the other side, both exporters and importers together promote trading activities and this encourages quantity of output in any economy. Based on this intuition, this study is structured to inquire the effects of financial development and trade openness on economic growth for Luxembourg economy. This research uses ARDL bounds test for an annual data series from 1980 to 2020 and empirical results suggests that trade openness and financial development have significant and appreciating impact on economic growth. The results further confirm that capital stock has significant and increasing impact on economic growth. Among all these three drivers, trade is the strongest driver that boosts economic growth. Lastly, labor force is witnessed as irrelevant driver for the selected economy. These results are supported by all the diagnostic tests. In order to give boost to economic activities in Luxembourg, trade openness, financial development and capital accumulation should be regulated in such a way that they may remain production friendly in selected country.
Economic Development in The Countries of the Polytheists is a Model
Authors: Salih Zeyad Saeed , Mahmoud Mohammad Salman
Published: May 2024

The research revolves around buying and selling from the polytheists, and the discussion revolves around two axes, the first of which is: the ruling on Muslims selling weapons, or everything that strengthens oneself with them, to the polytheists in their lands, or the lands of Islam, and the second: what is the ruling on buying and selling from the polytheists, except for weapons in their countries, by studying the issues A comparative jurisprudential study, mentioning the evidence for each statement, then explaining the most correct statement, then the conclusion, the most important results, sources and references.
The Impact of Monetary Policy on Economic Stability Indicators in Iraq: An Analytical Study for the Period 2005 - 2022
Authors: Samaida Mounir , Saeed Alaa Hussein
Published: May 2024

Main objective of this research to discusses how global events have significantly impacted economic life, necessitating a vital role for economic policies in addressing these impacts. It emphasizes the crucial role of monetary policy as a key component of macroeconomic policy, particularly in facing challenges through its tools and mechanisms to achieve monetary stability and stimulate growth. The study focuses on the monetary policy in Iraq post-2003, a period marked by a radical change in policy formulation, tools, and decisions, underpinned by the new Law No. 56 of 2004, transforming the operation and performance of the Central Bank of Iraq. The period under study witnessed significant events including the 2009 financial crisis, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the 2003 American invasion, infrastructure collapse, the 2014 war on terror, loss of territories, and the oil price collapse due to the pandemic, all of which directly affected the performance of Iraq's monetary policy in achieving its set goals.
Instalación de plugins en Moodle
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas ", Olvera Castillo Nydia Leticia ,   Francisco García Salínas"
Published: May 2024

Un plugin de Moodle es una extensión o complemento que se utiliza para personalizar, ampliar o agregar funcionalidades adicionales a la plataforma de aprendizaje en línea Moodle, que es un Sistema de Gestión de Aprendizaje (LMS por sus siglas en inglés) de código abierto utilizado en entornos educativos y de formación en todo el mundo. Los plugins de Moodle permiten a los administradores y profesores adecuar la plataforma de acuerdo con sus necesidades específicas, porque incluyen diversas características, como actividades adicionales, bloques, temas, autenticación personalizada, informes específicos y muchas otras funciones (Olvera Castillo, 2021). La instalación de plugins en Moodle desempeña un papel fundamental en la personalización y ampliación de Moodle, porque ofrece a administradores y docentes la flexibilidad para adaptar su entorno de aprendizaje de acuerdo con las necesidades específicas de su institución. A continuación, exploraremos los pasos para llevar a cabo una instalación exitosa de un plugin en Moodle.
Google Workspace (Meet y Drive)
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas ", Muñoz Domínguez Miguel Omar ,   Francisco García Salínas", Olvera Castillo Nydia Leticia ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas "Francisco García Salínas"
Published: May 2024

En el proceso de gestión de un sitio de Moodle, existen diferentes configuraciones para su funcionamiento como servidor de Sistemas Gestores de Aprendizaje (LMS por sus siglas en inglés). Una de ellas es el protocolo de Autorización OAuth 2 (autorización abierta) que habilita a que usuarios puedan ingresar con cuentas de servicios de grandes empresas de tecnología. Esto es, se utiliza para permitir que diversas aplicaciones de terceros accedan a los recursos de un usuario en un servicio en línea, sin que se muestren sus credenciales.
Selección de grupo
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas ", Collazo Fuentes Magda ,   Francisco García Salínas"
Published: May 2024

El plugin Group Choice o Selección de Grupo en Moodle permite trabajar con varios grupos dentro de un mismo curso, su clasificación puede partir desde la organización para desarrollar un tema de exposición, un proyecto de investigación, o la organización de un equipo de trabajo al interior de la clase. Group Choice, posibilita dirigir tareas a uno o más grupos previamente organizados para que puedan trabajar juntos en el desarrollo de las actividades señaladas por el profesor (Moodle, 2019).