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Development of Vegetable Marmalade Using Okra’s (Abelmoschus esculentus) Mucilage
Authors: Fronda Blessie Xuxa , Gamboa Mariannie , Zabala John David , Oasan Ruchel
Published: June 2022

Okra, the popular name of the “lady finger” plant, has always been neglected by consumers due to its sliminess.  Thus, the study utilized the okra mucilage as a substitute for pectin in producing marmalade. A systematic cooking of ingredients (okra mucilage, pandan, lemon extract, and lemon rind) using the standardized recipe was done in order to come up with a successful product. A serving (15g) of the vegetable marmalade was found to have a nutrient content of 195 kcal, 2.3g protein, 0.5g fat, 45.4 carbohydrates, 203mg calcium, 68mg phosphorus, 1.3mg iron, 29µg vitamin A, 0.1mg thiamin, 0.13mg riboflavin, 1.4mg niacin, and 31 mg vitamin C. The finished product was evaluated by 30 people. Results showed that almost all of the evaluators answered liked the product extremely and very much (70.00%, 79.99%, 60.00%, 53. 34% and 70.00%, for color, taste, texture, aroma, and appearance, respectively). The vegetable marmalade is packed in a sterile jar and can be consumed within two weeks when stored at a room temperature. The raw cost of a serving is PhP5.20, while the selling price per jar is PhP117.12, which is cheaper compared to other marmalade products. Therefore, it is possible to produce marmalade utilizing okra’s mucilage.
Adjustment of First and Second Year Nursing Students, Mission Faculty of Nursing, Asia-Pacific International University
Authors: Sriratanaprapat Jarurat , Theurnsiri Prayadsri
Published: June 2022

On average, nursing students resigned 6.9% in the past 5 years. No study conducted in non-profit, religious based university. This research aimed to study the adjustment level of nursing students and their adjustment differentiated by age and CGPA. Havighurst Theory as fundamental of adjustment was discussed. One hundred sixty-one purposive samples were selected. The instrument was adopted with acceptable validity and reliability. One sample t-test was performed and result showed mean total adjustment score (3.89 ± 0.41) which is higher than set norm adjustment score, a statistically significant difference of 0.89 (95% CI, 0.83-0.96), t(160) = 27.74, p = .000. Independent t-test was done and result revealed no significant difference in the adjustment score for 18-20 years old (M=3.89, SD=.42) and 21-23 years old (M=3.93, SD=.40); t (151) =-.42, p = 0.68. Lastly, one-way ANOVA was executed and found no significant effect of CGPA on adjustment score at the p < .05 level [F (4, 148) = 1.34, p = 0.26]. Overall, students’ adjustment is at high level and their age including CGPA has no effect on the adjustment. Others can learn how they adjust and other factors like income or passion in nursing should be explored.
The Dengvaxia Issue: Its Influence on Mothers’ Perception on Child Vaccination
Authors: Lun Zen Sian , Dorado Jan Lenard , Qian Wang Xue , Mergal Beryl Ben C. , Hernandez Narcar
Published: June 2022

Dengue has been endemic in several countries worldwide. It is reported that millions are infected with the disease yearly, causing thousands of deaths. The Dengvaxia issue occurred when Sanofi Pasteur announced that the vaccine, which has been administered to grade-schoolers in the Philippines, can only be effective for those who have been previously infected with dengue. It has also been reported that the immunization program of the Philippines has been experiencing a decrease in the immunization rate. The study aimed to look into the influence of the Dengvaxia issue on mothers’ perceptions on child vaccination. This study employed a qualitative phenomenological research design. To recruit for participants, a purposive sampling method and snowball sampling methods were utilized to select 11 participants. A validated semi-structured questionnaire was used for the interview. Participants included mothers of children ages 0-24 months who have knowledge of the Dengvaxia issue. The data gathered were then analyzed using standardized methods. The findings of the study revealed that on the Dengvaxia issue, the themes were fear, empathy, and anger. On the mother’s perception towards vaccination, the themes were protection and giving up authority. Also, in terms of the influence of Dengvaxia Issue on child vaccination, identified themes were vaccine confidence and vaccine hesitancy.  Furthermore, the study also revealed that nine out of the 11 mothers are still in favor of their children being vaccinated.  It was therefore recommended that nurses must do continuous health education about the positive effects of immunizations in the community.
Correlates and Demographic Differences on Nurses’ Awareness and Preparedness on Palliative Care to End-of-Life Care Practices: Basis for an Intervention Program
Authors: Yabut April Sodusta , Guerra-Polancos Jacqueline
Published: June 2022

Studies have shown that the Philippines has less emphasis on supplying quality palliative care and that end-of-life care is inadequate and limited.  This study explored the relationship and demographic differences in awareness, and preparedness on palliative care and practices towards end-of-life care among hospital nurses.  The descriptive-correlation design was utilized in this study.  Respondents were 381 hospital nurses from 17 different hospitals from eight different regions.  A conceptualized self-constructed questionnaire from literature was developed and used in gathering the data. Results of the analysis showed that nurses have very high (M=3.50, SD=0.33) awareness but only have a high (M=3.47, SD=0.34) level of preparedness in palliative care.  Whereas, end-of-life care practices as to psycho-spiritual (M=3.92, SD=0.50), socio-cultural (M=4.11, SD=0.56), physical (M=4.44, SD=4.44), and coordination (M=4.35, SD=0.50) are all often practiced.  Correlation analysis revealed that both awareness and preparedness on palliative are positively, and significantly correlated with their end-of-life care practices (p=0.00; p=0.00).  There were no significant differences found in end-of-life care practices considering age, gender, marital status, years of clinical experience, and unit of assignment of the nurses.  Moreover, only preparedness came out as significant predictor of all the dimensions of practices (R2=0.18, p=0.00; R2=0.16, p=0.00; R2=0.12, p=0.00; R2=0.13, p=0.00) It is recommended that a further study that will consider other factors in examining the relationship and differences between the variables be conducted.
Four Ways to Ease Dysmenorrhea: A Comparative Study
Authors: Soputri Nilawati , Wadu Sabatini Kitnasari Kana , Nathania Ayu
Published: June 2022

Dysmenorrhea is a pain that occurs before or during menstruation. The pain is generally felt in the lower abdomen and can spread to the hips and thighs with intensity ranging from mild to uncontrolled pain. Often women who experience dysmenorrhea cannot even perform daily activities. This study aims to compare four natural ways to ease dysmenorrhea. Sixty students at a private university in Indonesia who are constantly experiencing dysmenorrhea every month at the time of their menstruation were voluntary involved in this study. They were divided into four groups: 15 students did dysmenorrhea exercise, 15 students did jogging, 15 students underwent massage therapy, and 15 students underwent music therapy. The 60 research samples did not take pain killers or use other methods to relieve pain. The instrument used to measure pain before and after intervention is a numerical rating scale with a scale of 0 for painless to 10 for uncontrolled pain. The results showed that the average value of pain before dysmenorrhea exercise is 4.47 and after exercise is 1.47 (z = -3.69, p = 0.00 < α = 0.005). The average value of pain before the jogging is 4.47 and after jogging is 1.93 (z = -3.51, p = 0.00 < α = 0.005). For the massage group, the average of pain before treatment is 4.67 and after therapy to 1.2 (z = -3.22, p = 0.00 < α = 0.005). Average pain scale for music therapy before intervention is 4.13 and after therapy to 2.67 (z = -3.04, p = 0.00 < α = 0.005). There is a statistically significant difference between the study groups by using one-way ANOVA (F = 2.289, p = 0.43). A Tukey post Hoc test revealed that only the massage group (3.47 ) is statistically more effective in relieving dysmenorrhea than jogging (2.53 . Multiple comparisons between the other groups don’t show any significant difference to relieve dysmenorrhea.
Body Weight and Blood Pressure of Young Adult Women in Universitas Advent Indonesia
Authors: Malinti Evelin , Lola Firdawati
Published: June 2022

The number of people in the world with high blood pressure is on the rise, and the incidence rates among young women are increasing. One of the risk factors of elevated blood pressure is obesity. This study aimed to determine the differences  in blood pressure between young adult women with normal body weight and overweight at the Universitas Advent Indonesia. The research design used in this study is descriptive analysis. A total of 224 respondents participated in the study that consisted of 112 respondents with the category of normal weight and 112 respondents with the category of overweight. The blood pressures of all respondents are measured in the morning before breakfast. The results showed that the group of participants with normal weight and the group of participants with overweight category had normal range systolic and diastolic blood pressure.  The results on both systolic and diastolic blood pressure between the two groups showed significant differences (p <.05). This study proves that body weight affects blood pressure in young age women.
Factores determinantes para la toma de decisiones complejas en pacientes con enfermedades crónicas avanzadas
Authors: Cárdenas Cárdenas John Lidemberto
Published: June 2022

La toma de decisiones es un reto que enfrenta el médico en la práctica clínica. Requiere un análisis profundo de todos los diferentes factores que pueden influir en la elección de tratamientos o intervenciones diagnósticas. Factores relacionados con el paciente y su entorno, con la disponibilidad de recursos, con el clínico y con el manejo correcto de la información sobre los cuidados. El proceso de toma de decisiones se vuelve más complejo en pacientes con enfermedades avanzadas o en la fase final de la vida y requiere estrictamente el abordaje integral por un profesional capacitado en el proceso de comunicación y en una relación médico-paciente empática que permita la participación del paciente y su familia, así como el reconocimiento de sus deseos. Es imperativa la introducción de discusiones acerca de pronóstico, terminalidad y objetivos terapéuticos, que son factores determinantes para este proceso y son discutidos en esta revisión
Dieci film per educare alla prosocialità nella scuola dell’infanzia
Authors: Gaggioli Cristina , Ancillotti Ilaria
Published: June 2022

Pro-social behaviour stems from a specific social attitude that motivates people to unconditionally help those in a disadvantaged situation. The mass media portray diversity in a way that is often disrespectful of individual differences and thus hinders the development of pro-social attitudes. Studies show that this type of attitude is built from childhood onwards. This raises the question of how and to what extent preschool teachers are able to identify film products suitable for the 3-6 year age group, capable of guiding the teaching activities proposed, starting from the analysis and reflection of the social messages conveyed. The contribution presents a research conducted with a sample of 75 preschool teachers enrolled in the Specialization Course for support activities, who were asked to choose a film they considered suitable for a prosocial pathway and to structure an activity to be carried out in the section. The data collected made it possible to draw up a ranking of ten animated films that could be used in teaching activities aimed at educating prosociality.
Alla scoperta del contenuto emotivo dei videogiochi: un intervento di media education
Authors: Vagnetti Benedetta
Published: June 2022

The article presents an activity carried out in a second class of a primary school in Perugia, the main purposes of which are related to the understanding of emotions and the inclusion of a child with disabilities, whose main interest is videogames. The proposed activity takes its cue from this interest of the pupil and from the study of the emotional content that this media conveys. Starting from these considerations, a media education activity was proposed to the class on the recognition of some emotions arising from some multimedia contents including the vision of trailers of two different types of videogames.
Children and Context-aware Inclusive Tuning of Cartoons. Design of multimedia contents in an inclusive perspective
Authors: Di Bari Cosimo , Jayousi Sara , Lucattini Paolo , Mucchi Lorenzo
Published: June 2022

Thanks to the specific characteristics of multimedia language, cartoons can transmit significant messages to viewers, both emotionally and rationally: this contribution reflects on the potential of cartoons to facilitate and support inclusive processes (also) regarding children with disabilities. In addition to examining functional strategies for promoting a more aware and more active use by all subjects, the article proposes a possible use of Artificial Intelligence to support the dialogue between Media Education and inclusive processes. On one level, the adult (educator, teacher or parent) has the task of observing the child during viewing, interacting with the child and encouraging verbalization about what has been seen: technologies can offer additional data compared to what has been observed, allowing for an even more targeted way of acting with respect to the specific needs of each child. On another level, one can use the same data to create even more interactive content that allows the narration to adapt to the specific wishes, attitudes and needs of each child. Striving in the direction of educating the media, with the media and for the media, the article promotes a conscious and critical use of technologies: useful tools for both education professionals and family members.
Turtle Game Stop & Go: Un Edugame per promuovere le funzioni esecutive nei bambini con disabilità
Authors: Campitiello Lucia , Marras Arianna , Todino Michele Domenico , Di Tore Stefano
Published: June 2022

In the last decade, video games have been used as adequate tools to carry out lessons and in some cases promote cognitive functions. This research is also based on this trace. The Turtle Game Stop & Go, presented here, was designed to improve the executive functions: inhibition, working memory (verbal and visuospatial) and cognitive flexibility. Moreover, Turtle Game Stop & Go, from a graphic point of view, takes into account the Uncanny Valley phenomenon, already described in the 1970s by Masahiro Mori, to create a game suitable for children who attend primary school. Turtle Game Stop & Go is a digital interactive resource that features a challenging task, this game promotes player engagement. In addition, the game works on personal motivation through a 3D design, the animated background of the game is also animated and helps to get into the context of the story. The graphics thus conceived help the player to identify with the virtual identity of the avatar, the player takes on a new point of view and carries out intentional actions. These actions aim at the development of executive functions (EF), acting as training for their strengthening in pupils with typical development and in learners with Special Educational Needs.
Editoriale Un numero speciale per riflettere su Media Education e Inclusione
Authors: Bocci Fabio , Gaggioli Cristina , Giannoumis Antony , Ranieri Maria
Published: June 2022

Editorial
STUDI PENGGUNAAN KABEL LISTRIK BAWAH TANAH JENIS N2XKFGbY 3 X 185 mm 0,6/1 Kv PT. JEMBO COMPANY INDONESIA Tbk
Authors: Kaspuddin Muhamad , Pangaribuan Charles , Sugeng Bambang
Published: June 2022

Adanya kegagalan suplai listrik yang diakibatkan oleh cepatnya penuruanan nilai tahanan isolasi kabel dapat menyebabkan sistem jaringan tenaga listrik menjadi terganggu. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut maka dilakukan kajian tentang kualitas kabel listrik yang disesuaikan dengan kondisi di lapangan dimana kabel tersebut ditempatkan. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dan perhitungan dengan analisi matematis berdasarkan pengukuran ataupun data yang diperoleh. Dari hasil pengukuran yang telah dilakukan didapatkan nilai tahanan penghantar sebesar 0,0972, nilai tahanan isolasi kebel sebesar 12700, dan untuk pengujian dielekterik selama 5 menit tidak terjadi breakdown. Untuk thickness isolasi sebesar 2,17. Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh dapat disimpulkan bahwa seluruh hasil pengujian dan pengukuran tersebut masih dalam batas standar yang dipersyaratkan oleh IEC 60228 dan IEC 60502-1.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM ALAT PRAKTIKUM SCR DI LABORATORIUM ELEKTRONIKA DAYA DENGAN PENGENDALI ARDUINO
Authors: Rahmad Fendi , Pradana Sunu , Kurniawan Abdul Hamid
Published: June 2022

Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) is one of the components studied in the Power Electronics course at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Samarinda State Polytechnic. Therefore, in the SCR learning process, a practicum module is needed as a learning support tool. The practicum modules in the Power Electronics laboratory are prone to damage and are difficult to repair, so updating tools with simpler maintenance and operation needs to be done. In the module that has been designed, the operation of the SCR is carried out by detecting the zero crossing point on the sinusoidal waveform of the source voltage. Detection is carried out by the zero cross detector module which then sends pulses to the Arduino Mega. The pulse will be used by Arduino Mega to send a trigger pulse signal to the SCR gate leg. The delay time of the trigger pulse is set by the program in the Arduino to get the desired triggering angle. In the test, the SCR module was operated as a single-phase half-wave controlled rectifier, a single-phase full-wave controlled rectifier with a center-tap transformer, a bridge system single-phase full- wave controlled rectifier, and a three-phase half-wave controlled rectifier. As a result, the triggering angle is inversely proportional to the value of the output voltage and current parameters. As the value of the trigger angle is increased, the value of the output voltage and current of the controlled rectifier will decrease.
RANCANG BANGUN GPS UNTUK MENGIDENTIFIKASI BAHAYA NAVIGASI TERDEKAT PADA KAPAL NELAYAN TRADISIONAL
Authors: Noviarianto Noviarianto , Kusumartono P Tony , Anwar Amthori , Turahyo Turahyo
Published: June 2022

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation aid tool to assist in positioning. The use of gps is necessary because in the middle of the sea positioning is quite tricky to do. On traditional fishing boats the use of this equipment is still small. Consideration of the price which is relatively expensive and the knowledge of fishermen in its use is still minimal. This study aims to create a gps device using the ublox Neo-6M sensor. The microcontroller performs the calculation process and displays the parameters on the 20x4 character LCD screen. LCD displays real time DMS position, distance meter, direction to the reference point, knot speed, and date. Reference points as markers of navigational hazards such as buildings and installations in the water, ship hulls, reefs, sandbars and mines. In this study, 4 reference points with different distances and directions were determined in the area around the campus. When the GPS is in a position more than 300m, the CP and BRG markings on the screen do not show certain numbers. If the gps moves closer to one of the points at a distance of less than 300m then the CP screen shows the distance meter number. BRG shows the direction from the gps point to the nearest point. The test results in the field show that the tool can provide information in accordance with the program that has been made. The accuracy obtained from points is about 5m depending on the weather and environmental disturbances such as trees.
Influence of ICT Support Practices and Logistical Management on the Performance of Oil Companies in Kenya
Authors: Kang’ethe Mr. Peter Kamande , Bor Dr. Gilbert arap , Tarus Dr. Benjamin
Published: June 2022

In the oil industry, the supply-chain network is composed of shipping via vessel, oil tankers and pipelines that run across multiple countries. Any disruptions arising in the global supply chain have tremendous adverse effects in achieving operational efficiency, maintaining quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This study analysed the influence of value chain strategies on performance of oil companies in Kenya. Based on the study, this paper examines the role of ICT support practices and logistical management on performance of oil companies in Kenya. Causal research design was used in the study. The target population was one hundred and five (105) oil marketing companies operating in Kenya. The study employed purposive sampling to pick a sample of seven (7) oil firms with the largest market share. Out of the seven (7) firms, stratified random sampling was used to obtain data from eighty (80) employees from the large oil marketing companies. Primary data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized and a regression model developed. The study found that adoption of both ICT support and logistical management had a positive influence on the performance of oil companies in Kenya. It was, therefore, recommended that oil companies in Kenya need adopt ICT to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Furthermore, oil companies should strengthen logistical management in a manner that connects the organization to the suppliers. The findings should help oil companies to better understand the importance of value chain strategies such as ICT practices and logistical management in relation to firm performance.
Internal Migration in India: A trend of Million-Plus Cities in 2011
Authors: Jitender Jitender , Kalotra Dr. Gaurav
Published: June 2022

In the present times of the urbanising world, humans' migration plays a decisive role in urban centres' evolution, other than natural population growth. The highly urbanised centres across the globe, commonly labelled as the million-plus cities, act as a decisive pull factor for the migration among individuals, as these centres are the hubs of economic activities and immense opportunities. The present study made an effort to evaluate the internal migration trend of million-plus cities and their respective urban agglomerations in India. The migration data released by the Census of India was being used for 2001 and 2011 in the analysis. The growth rate and proportional percentage increase both total and gender-wise, of migrants were assessed. The findings depicted the influx of proportional in-migrants was more in southern India than in the north. Furthermore, in-migrants growth was more in the newly formed million-plus cities than the old established ones regardless of the large migrant base in their total population.
Surviving Wrath of Nature: ‘Bonbibi’ and Local Communities in Sundarbans
Authors: Karmakar Dr. Subarna
Published: June 2022

The natural resources remain crucial to survival of the economically marginalised population of the Sundarbans. Survival depends much on their affordability to negotiate with nature for access to natural resources, locally available. This paper aims to unfold the undying myth surrounding the divine role of ‘Bonbibi’, the local deity, in ensuring protection of the weak against the wrath of nature. The two dominant religious communities of the Sundarbans, the Hindu and the Muslim, worship ‘Bonbibi’ with the common belief that ‘Bonbibi’ would ensure living and livelihood vis-a-vis the hostile nature. Identical need of survival integrates the two religious communities.
School Leadership in Volatile Environments: The Zimbabwean Experience
Authors: Muparuri Piet , Chingara Dr. Remigio , Muzenda Dr. Denias
Published: June 2022

School heads in Zimbabwe face relentless changes in the environment in which they operate. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) created by the diversity, intensity and rapidity of these changes present challenges on ways to effectively lead as existing methods apparently prove inadequate. This study examines the major sources of volatility that affect school operations in Zimbabwe. It explores the challenges faced by school heads as they live through volatility in their operational environments. It further explores the strategies that have been put in place to ensure that schools counter these challenges. The study employs a mixed design methodology that involves the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods complementing each other. The study employed convenience sampling to select twenty school heads that formed the study sample. The theoretical framework guiding this study was the chaos theory. The study found the major sources of volatility and resultant challenges were economic crisis, political interference, globalization, poor technology and disasters (both natural and manmade). The study found that agility, that is, the ability to communicate across the organization and to move quickly to apply solutions, was the key strategy school leaders could employ to cope and win in volatile environments. Resource planning was also found to be an important strategy to win in volatile environments characterized by many changes that affect the normal operations of schools. Perhaps the major finding was that complex problems in schools could be resolved through deliberate coordination, interventions and creative effort. System oriented thinking was found to enhance such interaction and engagement. The key recommendation for this study was the need for school heads to employ readiness strategies in turbulent environments and organizational resilience principles in line with this study’s findings.
Compare the Serum Level of BNP between Weaning Successful and Weaning Failed Patients
Authors: Mazumder Manas Kanti , Polash Shahadat Hossain , Nahiduzzaman Mirza , Kundu Suman , Afroz Nafiza , Begum Mst. Nurjahan , Alam Sheikh UL , Gupta Rocky Das
Published: June 2022

Background: Weaning is the term frequently used to describe the gradual reduction of ventilatory support from patient who’s pulmonary and other conditions are improving. Delayed weaning from ventilatory support expose patients to unnecessary complications. Patients should therefore be weaned from mechanical ventilation as quickly as possible. Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare the serum level of BNP between weaning successful and weaning failed patients. Methodology: This study was a prospective cohort study. This study was conducted in the Department of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care Medicine at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh over a period of 2 years. Study population was selected for weaning from mechanical ventilation support for the first time in the age group of more than 18 years with both sexes. Patients with pre-existing diseases that elevate the plasma BNP level were excluded from the study. Weaning criteria was selected by ICU consultant following the standard ICU protocol for every patients enrolled in this study. Patients were subdivided into weaning success and weaning failure groups according to the outcome of weaning process. Plasma BNP level of all patients was measured before and after 2 hours of spontaneous breathing trial. Each blood sample (3ml) was collected by ICU lab technician into a vacutainer with EDTA for anticoagulation. Blood samples were sent to the biochemistry lab and analysis was done by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). Serial arterial blood gases done within ICU lab before and after 2hours of SBT and 12hourly up to 48 hours. Patients who were extubated would be followed up for 48 hours after SBT. Result: A total number of 30 patients were recruited for this study. One-third (33.3%) of the patients failed on SBT. The mean age of weaning success and failure groups were 54.90±9.787 years and 57.60±10.091 years respectively. The mean percent changes ............
Profitability of Broiler Contract Growers in Chegutu District of Zimbabwe
Authors: Zimunya Kennedy Tapiwa , Dube Lighton
Published: June 2022

Following the land reform programme, the Zimbabwean commercial broiler sub-sector has undergone structural transformation from predominantly being dominated by large scale producers to being a small scale producer led sub-sector. Despite this structural transformation, there are limited empirical studies on small scale poultry production performance and in particular commercial broiler contract production. The purpose of this study was to determine the profitability of broiler contract growers in Chegutu District of Zimbabwe. Cross sectional data was collected using a structured questionnaire from a population of 54 broiler contract growers. The study employed the gross margin analysis technique to establish the profitability of broiler contract production and the Ordinary Least Squares regression approach to analyse its determinants. The study found that broiler contract production was profitable with the mean gross margin per grower per batch being $4834,20. The return per dollar invested was $0,12 while the gross margin per bird sold was $0,44. Feed and chick costs were established to be the major production costs constituting 62.06% and 26.36% of total variable costs respectively. Significant factors that positively contributed to profitability of broiler contract farming were selling price, gender of grower, age of grower, education level of grower, grower experience in broiler production and feed costs. On the other hand, grower years with key employee, daily management of broiler production activities by grower, batch size, vaccines and medication costs, transport costs and the food conversion ratio negatively and significantly affected profitability. The study recommends that measures should be put in place to encourage more smallholder growers to join broiler contract farming schemes as it is a profitable venture. Female growers must also be encouraged to venture into broiler contract farming as the results have shown that they are more profitable when ....
Application of Generalizability Theory in the Estimation of Dependability of Critical Thinking Scale for University Students
Authors: Dorathy Sunday , Amadioha Dr. A. , Orluwene Dr. G. W.
Published: June 2022

This study focused on the application of generalizability theory to estimate the dependability of Dorathy’s Critical Thinking Scale (DCTS) for university students in the South-South Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. A G-study design was used for the study. A stratified proportionate random sampling technique was used to draw a sample size of 1,041 participants from the population. The reliability coefficient realized from the pilot study was 0.86. Research question one was answered using ANOVA by variance component, research question two was answered using relative and absolute errors, while research question three was answered using dependability coefficient. The result showed that the DCTS has a good variance component. For items it was .003 with 1.42%, occasion revealed .007 with 3.30% while the error was 0.202 with 95.3%. The relative and absolute errors were 0.0014 and 0.0111. The dependability coefficient for DCTS was 0.63. Recommendations were made including that stakeholders in the universities should imbibe evaluating students with the use of critical thinking because it is dependable. Also, G-theory should be used to determine the reliability of the instrument as it would result in multiple sources of variations.
Educational Space in Time: Reflections on Limits and Options for Educational Ambitions in History
Authors: Dekker Jeroen J.H.
Published: June 2022

This article studies educational ambitions in the context of the time-bound limits and possibilities offered by the educational space in order to better understand people’s educational mindsets and behaviour across time. The concepts of educational space and educational ambition, as well as their application across time, are elaborated by distinguishing four indicators that appear to determine the limits and conditions of the educational space in the history of early modern and modern Europe. These are the demographic situation, the socio-economic circumstances, the power balance between private and public, and the time-bound manifestation of the educational mindset. The article also explores how some classic educational concepts—here, the sentiment de l’enfance coined by Philippe Ariès and the concept of “discipline”—could be used in the history of childhood and education by relating them to time-bound limits and positive conditions of the educational space.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS CONTRATOS PÚBLICOS NA PERSPECTIVA DOS FISCAIS TÉCNICOS E ADMINISTRATIVOS: ANÁLISE DOS HOSPITAIS UNIVERSITÁRIOS FEDERAIS DE MINAS GERAIS.
Authors: Da Cruz Leandro Americo , De Souza Antonio Artur
Published: June 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma avaliação dos contratos públicos de quatro hospitais universitários federais do estado de Minas Gerais, do ponto de vista dos agentes responsáveis pela fiscalização técnica e administrativa. O método de trabalho baseou-se em análise de conteúdo e estudo de caso, com aplicação de questionários, entrevistas e exames de contratos celebrados entre as organizações pesquisadas e a iniciativa privada. Buscou-se identificar o grau de influência de variáveis como o acúmulo de contratos por fiscal, participação no planejamento da contratação, formação técnica compatível com o serviço contratado, capacitações internas e disponibilização de documentos relativos à contratação, no processo de fiscalização. O artigo também procura explicar os processos de contratação e fiscalização à luz da Teoria da Agência, Teoria Econômica e Teoria Geral dos Contratos, além de dialogar com os principais instrumentos legais a que estão subordinadas as contratações públicas, a exemplo da Instrução Normativa nº 5, de 26 de maio de 2017, do Ministério do Planejamento, Desenvolvimento e Gestão. Os resultados revelaram alguns dados importantes como: a maior parte dos fiscais tem dificuldades para conciliar essa atividade com suas demais atribuições de funcionário público, prejudicando a fiscalização; o êxito da contratação está diretamente relacionado à participação do fiscal na etapa de planejamento da contratação; as organizações precisam fornecer maior apoio jurídico e contábil aos agentes de fiscalização; e o êxito tende a ser maior à medida que os fiscais possuem formação profissional relacionada com o objeto da contratação e as organizações preocupam-se em fornecer treinamentos voltados para a atividade de fiscal.
Avaliação da Capacidade Institucional para Regulação no Brasil: resultados e perspectivas
Authors: Gonçalves Rodrigo Carvalho , Bandeira Marcos Lima , Corrêa Filho Carlos Roberto Ruchiga , Santos Marlos Moreira dos
Published: June 2022

Este relato técnico apresenta o resultado da avaliação da capacidade institucional para regulação em órgãos reguladores da área de infraestrutura do Brasil. A metodologia foi desenvolvida pela Controladoria-Geral da União, CGU, em parceria com o Escritório das Nações Unidas de Serviços para Projetos, UNOPS, e consiste na aplicação de um questionário, contendo 39 questões agrupadas em 8 dimensões que constituem o Índice de Capacidade Institucional para Regulação (i-CIR). A amostra compreende 23 agências reguladoras de infraestrutura das três esferas de governo, envolvendo informações referentes aos anos de 2019 e 2020. Os resultados indicam que aspectos relacionados à gestão de riscos, análises de impacto regulatório e regulação de contratos são aqueles que necessitam ser aprimorados no âmbito da atuação dos reguladores. A dimensão autonomia financeira também carece de atenção, por depender de atuação conjunta dos órgãos reguladores com instituições dos poderes executivos e legislativos das respectivas administrações. Os achados visam servir de insumo para a adoção de medidas de fortalecimento das capacidades institucionais dos reguladores, ampliando a qualidade dos serviços prestados à sociedade.
Dinâmica e Estrutura das Consultas Públicas
Authors: Mendonça Sandro
Published: June 2022

A participação pública representa um mecanismo de interacção criadora através da qual actores públicos recebem a influência de vários interessados com vista à tomada de decisão. Em Portugal, o Código do Procedimento Administrativo estabelece esta moldura e impõe a obrigação de “consulta pública” quando o impacto é substancial e com efeitos não necessariamente simétricos em várias franjas da sociedade e da economia. Apesar de ser um dado adquirido na arquitectura institucional portuguesa, e europeia por exemplo, existem poucos dados sobre a esta prática. Este contributo faz uma análise de mais de 20 anos de experiência da Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM) em Portugal. O número anual de consultas públicas tem vindo a crescer (indicando mais produção regulatória), o número de dias de consulta tem vindo a diminuir (indiciando mais eficiência procedimental), mas a quantidade e diversidade de participantes não tem evoluído expressivamente (sugerindo que a abertura da regulação à sociedade carece de mais investimento e inovação).
Eficácia do Congresso Nacional no Monitoramento da Covid-19
Authors: Correa Roberto , Kawano Natalia , Baghdassarian William
Published: June 2022

O presente estudo trata da avaliação da atuação do Parlamento no monitoramento da Covid-19, em especial, da eficácia e da eficiência da atuação da Comissão Mista de acompanhamento da Covid-19 e da Comissão Externa vis-à-vis o acompanhamento ordinário que em circunstâncias normais teria sido realizado pelas comissões permanentes. Busca-se compreender de que forma a escolha por comissões temporárias pode ter afetado a eficácia e a eficiência das ações de fiscalização e controle do Parlamento. O paradigma utilizado foi o da fiscalização congressual ”fire-alarm – police-patrol” proposto por McCubbins e Schwartz (1984). Até onde é de nosso conhecimento, este é o primeiro trabalho a analisar a eficácia da atuação do Congresso Nacional, em especial, das Comissões temporárias no monitoramento da Covid-19. De forma geral, pode-se dizer que a atuação do Parlamento foi eficaz na medida em que houve um monitoramento efetivo dos temas que gerou alterações legislativas que ajudaram a sociedade a superar os efeitos adversos da pandemia. Por outro lado, o trabalho trouxe considerações sobre a menor eficiência das comissões temporárias vis-à-vis um potencial uso das comissões já existentes. Além disso, demonstrou-se que não há um fluxo institucional eficiente para aproveitar as informações trazidas pelas autoridades e especialistas e que muitas das informações são perdidas, sem chegar a contribuir para o processo parlamentar. Por fim, nossos resultados demonstram que o processo de fiscalização e controle no Parlamento ainda tem espaço para evoluir e que não há uma cultura consolidada com relação aos temas, o que leva ao resultado de que ainda há uma predominância do modelo “fire alarm oversight” no Parlamento.Palavras-chave: Covid-19. Teoria da Agência. Fiscalização Congressual. Comissão Mista.
‘New-new’ diplomacy
Authors: Williams Robyn
Published: June 2022

DIPLOMACY is often characterised in terms of two phases: ‘old’ and ‘new’. Old diplomacy dates from the era of Greek city-states until 1814, when the Congress of Vienna prompted a new phase in diplomacy. Both phases were influenced by trends in international relations, the needs of the state, and the tools that were available at the time. Old diplomacy was secretive, with a small pool of actors. New diplomacy was more open, with the introduction of multilateralism as well as non-state actors. Today, however, a wider array of actors and instruments is at play in international relations. This article argues that a third phase in diplomacy is unfolding, referred to as the ‘new-new’ diplomacy. This has been prompted by the fourth industrial revolution, as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things have come to play a significant role This article explores the nature of and trends in the ‘new-new’ diplomacy. It is qualitative, comprising desktop research. It explores primary and secondary literature and refers to several real-world examples that have become apparent over the past five years. The main finding is that contemporary global trends and the influence of advanced technology will not change the relevance of diplomacy and diplomatic agents, but will rather complement it. Diplomacy will remain resilient and agile.
Diplomacy is often referred to in two phases, old and new. Old diplomacy dates from the era of Greek city-states until 1814, when the Congress of Vienna was formed, prompting a new phase in diplomacy- new diplomacy. Both phases were influenced by trends in international relations, the needs of the state and the tools that were available at the time. Old diplomacy was secretive with a small pool of actors. New diplomacy became more open with the introduction of multilateralism and state and non-state actors. However, today, there is a wider array of actors and tools at play in international relations. This article argues that there is a third phase in diplomacy that is unfolding, as referred to in the paper as new 'new' diplomacy. This third phase of diplomacy is prompted by the fourth industrial revolution, as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things come to play a significant role in international relations. This article explores the trends and characteristics of a new 'new' diplomacy. The study is qualitative, comprising desktop research. It explores primary and secondary literature and refers to several real-world examples that have been visible over the past five years. The global trends and influence of advanced technology may not change the relevance of diplomacy and diplomatic agents but rather complement the practice. It is predicted that, as with old and new diplomacy, diplomacy will remain resilient and agile, resulting in a new 'new' diplomacy.
Human Rights and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa (Adams et al)
Authors: Sibanda Nyamadzawo
Published: June 2022

In this seven-chapter report, the authors present a guide to the policy development of human rights-based fourth industrial revolution (4IR) policies in South Africa. Based on the input given during a workshop organized by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), at the beginning of March 2020, the comprehensive report covers various areas in which artificial intelligence (AI) and 4IR technologies are employed, or to be employed, in South Africa. The authors lay a foundation for the discussion within the current social-economic and political development landscape of South Africa, through their engagement with the various development policy trajectories as they conceptualize technological transformation. In the same breath, the report acknowledges that any successfully implemented 4IR policy regime would have to acknowledge and engage sources and dynamics of current socio-economic challenges in the country, such as unemployment, poverty, and inequality (p. 1; p. 93). The argument put forward in this regard is that while the anticipated technological transformation is meant to help various facets of South African life (p. 8-12), ignoring the extant challenges could hurt any chance of beneficial technological transformation (p.58). In Chapter 2, the report engages various aspects of data governance in South Africa through an analysis of various pieces of extant policy, with a comprehensive comparison to international (UNHRC) and regional (ACHPR) policy instruments. While the report acknowledges the nascency in the development is such policies, both internationally and within the country, it also notices various lacuna in the extant policies. Of concern are various implementation gaps in most sectoral (DSI, DCDT, DTIC) statutes in South Africa.
BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT: COGNITIVE BIASES IN PROJECT PLANNING
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State Technological Institute (Technical University), Yakovchuk A.I.
Published: June 2022

The article considers the project management in the context of behavioral economics and through the prism of cognitive biases. It presents the review of biases essential for project planning and management, the most common of them are considered in their interconnection leading to underestimation of costs and timing of the project and overestimation of the planned effect. Practically, the only way to minimize the impact of cognitive biases on project planning for project managers is to focus on a comparative analysis of planned factors with factors of already complete projects.
SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT BASED ON CUSTOMER VALUE
Authors:   Southern Customs Administration of Novorossiysk Customs, Soboleva E.O.
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the quality of the quality of transport services based on the concept of consumer value. The practical experience of transport enterprises has been studied. The conclusion was made about the need to build a model of the quality management system to rely on consumer value, highlighting the area of responsibility.
Az utolsó erőtlen pronunciamiento és a spanyol demokratikus átmenet
Authors: Kontra Réka
Published: June 2022

Spanyolország két évszázadon keresztül alkalmazta a pronunciamiento intézményét egy-egy politikai rendszer megrendülése esetén. Az utolsó, sikertelen próbálkozás 1981. február 23-án zajlott le Antonio Tejero Molina, Alfonso Armada és Jaime Milans del Bosch kivitelezésében. Az események arra engednek következtetni, hogy egy eleve bukásra predesztinált kísérletre vállalkozott a három katonatiszt. A történtek 41. évfordulója alkalmából érdemes megvizsgálni a háttéresemények mellett, a puccskísérlet létrejöttének és sikertelenségének okait, hiszen utóbbi a spanyol történelem egy olyan mérföldkövét jelzi, amely megtörte a XIX. század óta fennálló politikai tradíciókat. A jelenség mellett fókuszba kerül a három vezéralak személye is, akik tükrözik a francóista viszonyokhoz való merev ragaszkodást, illetve az adott időszak politikai körein belül fennálló véleménykülönbségeket.