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Política nacional de diversidad biológica: barrancos, personas y ordenamiento territorial
Authors: Romero Orellana Brenda Carolina
Published: July 2024

PROBLEMA: el mantenimiento de los servicios ambientales producidos gracias a la diversidad biológica es primordial para garantizar el bienestar humano. Su degradación lo afecta directamente, por lo que se caracteriza como un problema público que tiene repercusiones en la sociedad, para solucionarlo los gobiernos proponen políticas públicas para tratar de mantener un equilibrio entre la política, el enfoque técnico y social. OBJETIVO: describir las acciones municipales y de los habitantes del barranco el Guadrón como parte del cinturón ecológico metropolitano (CEM), en concordancia con la Política nacional de diversidad biológica (PNDB).  MÉTODO: se enfocó como estudio de caso, con enfoque mixto: naturalista, al ser objetivo y basado en los datos obtenidos de entrevistas semiestructuradas, con diseño no experimental en el que se buscó la participación de las autoridades municipales, sector público, sector privado, academia, organizaciones no gubernamentales, y la sociedad civil, haciendo un total de 97 entrevistas realizadas.  RESULTADOS: los datos obtenidos indican que la municipalidad y los entrevistados realizan actividades acordes con la PNDB y su Estrategia Nacional de Diversidad Biológica (ENDB), principalmente en acción de conservación in situ, así como al conocimiento y valoración de la diversidad biológica con el propósito de manejar sosteniblemente los servicios ecosistémicos que provee. CONCLUSIÓN: la observancia de la política es parcial, institucionalmente no hay transversalidad y las acciones que toman, así como los vecinos son más bien una relación causal no intencionada.
La calidad de la educación superior es competencia para el desarrollo profesional del egresado universitario
Authors: Herrera Sánchez Hugo Francisco
Published: July 2024

PROBLEMA: ¿la calidad de la educación superior es competencia para el desarrollo del profesional egresado universitario? OBJETIVO: determinar la influencia que tiene la calidad educativa en el desarrollo profesional del egresado en el campo laboral competitivo en la actualidad. MÉTODO: la información se obtuvo a través del método inductivo-deductivo principalmente, en el proceso de obtención de la información, no se utilizó muestra. RESULTADOS: se concluye que efectivamente la calidad educativa influye en el desarrollo profesional. CONCLUSIÓN: la calidad educativa se constituye en una competencia en el desarrollo profesional del egresado universitario, hacia eso apunta el siglo XXI y el nuevo milenio, a partir de un cumplimiento por parte de la universidad, que se constituye en el perfil del egresado.
La necesidad de la aplicación de los Estados de excepción
Authors: Cordón Lucero Luis Fernando
Published: July 2024

PROBLEMA: Es crucial realizar un análisis doctrinario y legal sobre los estados de excepción en Guatemala y su correcta aplicación, considerando los antecedentes históricos, su surgimiento y aplicación en el país. OBJETIVO: Analizar la Constitución Política de la República de Guatemala y la Ley del Orden Público para determinar si su aplicación es correcta o incorrecta. MÉTODO: Se realizó una investigación con enfoque descriptivo hermenéutico, examinando antecedentes materiales relacionados con los motivos que pueden obligar a la suspensión de garantías, esenciales en el Régimen de excepción. RESULTADO: En un Estado Constitucional de Derecho, donde tanto gobernantes como gobernados están sujetos a la supremacía de la Constitución, que emana de la soberanía popular, los estados de excepción no son inoportunos. Al contrario, actúan como una válvula de escape que permite al Estado cumplir con su obligación principal, proteger y materializar los derechos fundamentales de la persona humana, garantizando seguridad y bienestar en circunstancias extraordinarias. CONCLUSIÓN: Los estados de excepción, según la Ley del Orden Público, carecen de un procedimiento claro para su implementación, lo que genera limitaciones en las garantías constitucionales sin especificar cuáles. Esto puede llevar a infracciones por desconocimiento. La población afectada no recibe información adecuada sobre el estado de excepción y las autoridades responsables no están bien instruidas sobre las garantías que deben suspenderse.
PREVENTIVE PROTECTION OF THE SHIP’S ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM FROM THE OPERATION OF GENERATOR SETS IN THE PROPULSION MODE
Authors: Saushev Aleksandr V. , Smolenkov Anatoly M. , Shirokov Nikolay V.
Published: July 2024

The paper presents the results of a study of the functioning of the ship’s electrical power system in an emergency situation caused by the transition of one of the generating sets to propulsion mode. It has been shown that existing means of protection against reverse power are not effective in cases of an uncontrolled increase in fuel supply to the prime mover of one of the operating generating sets and cannot prevent an interruption in the power supply to consumers of the first category. In this regard, the task was formulated to develop methods and means to ensure a trouble-free transition to a state of proper functioning of the ship’s electrical power system, preventing the operation of serviceable generators in propulsion mode.

The purpose of the work is to develop a method for generating a control effect on a ship’s electrical power system, which includes three or more generating units, to ensure its trouble-free operation in a state of uncontrolled increase in fuel supply to the diesel engine of one of the units.

Methods and materials. To achieve the research goal, a functional-logical approach and a method of predictive management of the ship’s electrical power system were used.

Research results. A new diagnostic sign of the inoperative state of the ship’s electrical power system is proposed, according to which the system is recognized as inoperative at the moment when the load of only one of the operating units increases, and the difference in the loads of the generators has exceeded the permissible value and continues to increase. An original method has been developed for the preventive protection of the ship’s electrical power system, ensuring a trouble-free transition to a state of proper operation in the event of an uncontrolled increase in the fuel supply to the diesel engine of one of the units. According to the proposed approach, the inoperative state of the system, which includes more than two generating units, is identified, preventive unloading of the network is carried out, the unit whose load is increasing is determined, and a command is given to open its circuit breaker. A functional diagram of a device that implements the developed method of preventive protection is presented.

Conclusions. The proposed approach makes it possible to timely identify and turn off an inoperative generating set in the event of an unauthorized increase in the fuel supply to the diesel engine. In this case, a transition to the motor mode and shutdown of operable units is not allowed, and a break in the power supply to consumers of electricity of the first category is excluded.
HISTORICAL SOURCES ON THE TOPIC: ORGANIZATIONAL, PEDAGOGICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF E.E. TIMOFEEV
Authors: Baev Andrey A.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the study of sources on pedagogical, organizational and social activities of a native of Vologda province, a graduate of Olonets provincial men’s gymnasium in 1853, a prominent employee of the educational system of the second half of the XIX century, Erast Egorovich Timofeev, coming from the lower middle class.

Studying the lives and activities of individuals who made a significant contribution to the development of the educational system at one of the historical stages of Russia’s development is relevant in connection with the fact that the year 2023 was announced by the President of the Russian Federation as the year of a teacher and a mentor. In addition, studying the biography of this personality will give the opportunity to more fully explore the role of an outstanding teacher – Fyodor Nikolaevich Fortunatov – as a mentor.

The purpose of the study is to study historical sources containing materials on the stages of E.E. Timofeyev’s biography, and his role in the development of the educational system in Vologda Province in the 19th century.

Materials and methods. A special feature of this topic is the chronological coverage of Russia’s history in the XIX century. As a consequence, the source base is archival materials, commemorative books and official directories. Methodological basis: the principle of historicism, the principle of objectivity, the principle of consistency. Research methods: the method of analysis and synthesis, historical-genetic and biographical methods.

The scientific novelty is manifested in the introduction into scientific circulation of new materials about the activities of E.E. Timofeev from the archives, as well as in considering the role of this personality in the development of Vologda educational system in the XIX century.

Research results. The author analyzes the archival source “An Additional Service Record about the Service of the Teacher of Olonets County School, Belonging to the 12th class, Erast Timofeev. July 1854″, which is biographical information about the person under study. The official directories of Vologda province for 1881, 1882, 1883, 1887 were studied, which made it possible to trace the dynamics of E.E. Timofeev’s career advancement. The study covered commemorative books of Vologda province for 1875–1876, 1879, 1893–1894, 1896–1897, which supplemented the information on the career advancement of our hero.

Conclusions. Erast Egorovich Timofeev came from the lower middle class, he was a student of Fyodor Nikolaevich Fortunatov, and achieved a high status in the society and made the educational system of his native land more accessible. Thanks to his active participation in the work of various public committees of Vologda province, the development of the western and eastern counties of the region was leveled. This became possible by opening new and expanding old educational institutions in the east of the province.
FROM THE HISTORY OF ONOMATOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SOME TOPOGRAPHICAL OBJECTS OF PENZA REGION
Authors: Kornilov Gennadiy E.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to initiate interdisciplinary remote dialogues and polylogues on sense-making and understanding specific geographical names included in the list of cultural and historical antiquities of Penza Region, i.e. “the northern section of the Wild Field, the Upper Sura, the southeastern part of Meschera and the Upper Prikhoprovye.” The purposes of our study, in addition to the above-mentioned ones, are to attract unaccounted data and, based on their evidence, to evaluate both general theoretical reasoning of the author of the work in question and his specific arguments against leveling the potamonym Serdoba to *Serdab “Cold Water”.

Materials and methods. The main materials are: M.S. Poluboyarov’s book “The Antiquities of Penza Region in the mirror of toponymics”, historical, historical-etymological and etymological dictionaries, geographical reference books, encyclopedias, Internet resources (Wikipedia, Yandex Search, etc.). The main methods are: generally accepted historical-genetic, comparative-historical, contrastive-comparative, typological, etc.

Study results. The article establishes a limited nature of primary sources used and generalized by the author of the book “Antiquities of Penza region …”, insufficiency of reasons for rejecting the existing leveling the potamonym Serdoba to Iranian sardoba “cold water” and dubious leveling of the definition of Serd-: ~oba to the male personal name Sart.

Conclusions. The astyonym Serdobsk goes back to the potamonym Serdob<*Serdab “Cold/Cool water”; if it went back to Serdoba, it would sound no different than Serdobinsk (cf. Aktuba>Aktyubinsk, Akhtuba>Akhtuba floodplain, etc.). The potamonym *Serdob in Russian was formed as Serdoba as a result of agreement on the basis of grammatical (feminine) gender with the geographical nomenclature term river and entering into the typological series of derivatives of the type: zhadoba, koldoba, sdoba, stydoba, khudoba, etc.
Kajian Maturitas Beton untuk Memprediksi Nilai Kuat Tekan dengan Variasi Kadar Retarder
Authors: Agustiantoro Adib Noor Ahdi , Wibowo Wibowo , Safitri Endah
Published: July 2024

Ketepatan waktu pada proyek menjadi hal yang sangat krusial karena akan berpengaruh pada keberlangsungan proyek. Salah satu metode untuk memprediksi kekuatan beton di tempat secara langsung adalah metode maturitas beton. Persamaan paling efisien untuk perhitungan kuat tekan beton dengan metode maturitas beton (maturity method) adalah persamaan logaritmis. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan cara uji eksperimental untuk menentukan indeks maturity lalu diolah dengan persamaan logaritmis untuk memprediksi nilai kuat tekan beton. Sampel beton dengan variasi campuran retarder sebanyak 0%; 0,3%; 0,4%; serta 0,5% dari berat binder. Sampel yang digunakan berbentuk silinder dengan dimensi tinggi 30 cm dan dengan diameter 15 cm. Kemudian kuat tekan beton metode maturity test dibandingkan dengan pengujian compression test machine. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode prediksi dengan persamaan logaritmis dalam kurva hubungan kuat tekan dan maturity pada beton dengan variasi kadar retarder menghasilkan nilai koefisien determinasi (R2) diatas 0,9500. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa persamaan logaritmis dapat digunakan dengan baik untuk memprediksi kuat tekan beton menggunakan metode non destructive. Selisih kuat tekan beton dengan metode destructive test dan non destructive test paling besar adalah 4,29%
Numerical Modeling of Soil Embankment on Soft Soil Using Variation of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam Material Type
Authors: Sahrul R. Mohammad
Published: July 2024

Subgrade is the layer of soil that lies beneath the pavement. The subgrade plays an important role in supporting and spreading the load from the pavement to the underlying soil. Terzaghi, et al. (1967) state that soft soils can pose serious challenges in geotechnical engineering, due to their tendency to experience large settlement under structural loads. Handling soft soils often requires specialized methods such as preloading, vacuum consolidation, or the use of geosynthetics to improve stability. One of the geosynthetics used in handling soft soil is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam. This research aims to determine the settlement behavior of soil embankment on soft soil reinforced with EPS geofoam. The settlement behavior was obtained with the help of GeoStudio software. EPS geofoam has been used since 1960, this material weighs about 1% of the soil weight and less than 10% of the weight of other embankment materials. As a lightweight embankment material, EPS geofoam can reduce the load imposed on the embankment structure. Modeling of soil embankment on soft soil using various types of EPS geofoam material in this research uses GeoStudio software. The modeling analysis uses SIGMA/W in GeoStudio.  Numerical modeling of variations in the type of EPS geofoam material in the embankment on soft soil gives the results of a decrease that is not too significant. The settlement results from modeling with GeoStudio are 0.33240 m for EPS 22, 0.33264 m for EPS 29, 0.33323 mm for EPS 39. EPS 39 provides 0.25% higher settlement than EPS 22.
A NOTE ON STRONGLY LARGE IDEALS
Authors: B. Banswal Deepali ,   Department of Mathematics, B.P. Arts, S.M.A. Science & K.K.C. Commerce College, Chalisgaon.
Published: July 2024

In this paper, I introduced Strongly Large Ideals and studied some properties. In this paper, I also studied Strongly Large Closed ideals and Strongly Large Complement Ideal. An Ideal is called an SL-Closed ideal if it has no proper Strongly Large Extension in L. I prove that direct summands of a lattice L are SL-Closed ideals. I give an example for, the intersection of SL-Closed ideals of a lattice L need not be SL-closed. I also show that , direct summands of SL-Complements are SL-Complements.
5 C’s of Novice Elementary Head Teachers Instructional Coaching for Beginning Teachers
Authors: Ancheta Edwin V. ,   Bagani Elementary School, Bagani Campo, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, Escobar May Ann D. , C. Gonzalo Romnick , Sarmiento Elizabeth A. ,   Masiosioay Elementary School, Masiosioay, Matibuey, San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, Philippines,   Caterman Elementary School, Caterman, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines,   Calipayan Elementary School, Diclap, Pangotan, Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Published: July 2024

In the Philippine educational setting, novice elementary head teachers face the challenge of providing instructional coaching to beginning teachers. These head teachers, with three years or less of experience in their roles, must demonstrate their competence and effectiveness during this period. This study strived to determine the challenges of novice elementary head teachers in practicing instructional coaching for beginning teachers. The participants of the study were three (3) novice elementary school heads in the 2nd District of Ilocos Sur who participated voluntarily. This qualitative study employed case study design to gain comprehensive understanding of the different challenges that novice elementary head teachers encountered when practicing instructional coaching for beginning teachers. The data was gathered through each informant’s voice-recorded narrative and analyzed thematically. Findings showed that novice elementary head teachers face several challenges in instructional coaching, including gaining the trust of beginning teachers, overcoming resistance to feedback, and balancing coaching with administrative duties. A lack of resources, time, and comprehensive digital tools further complicates their ability to effectively support and track teacher progress. Enhanced training and technical assistance are needed to improve coaching efficacy and manage workloads. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach. Novice elementary head teachers should prioritize relationship-building and communication skills development through ongoing training and mentorship. Additionally, advocating for adequate resources and support systems is crucial to bolster coaching effectiveness. Investing in professional development tailored to instructional coaching practices equips novice head teachers with the necessary tools and strategies to navigate these challenges effectively, ultimately enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in their schools.
The Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge and Services among Adolescents Students in Secondary Schools and Teacher Training College in Mtwara, Tanzania
Authors: Mtoi Edna Harriet ,   The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Faculty of Leadership and Management Science, Department of Gender Studies, P.O. Box 9193 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Published: July 2024

The proportion of sexually active adolescents, including secondary school students, has increased worldwide. This group constitutes the majority of youths who are sexually active, which puts them at high risk of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. The continuum of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and family planning (FP) knowledge acquisition is built throughout adolescence. It begins with the need for basic knowledge of the reproductive system,sexual and social relationships in the early teen years and advances to the mastery of sexual behavior and the potential risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in later adolescence. This study is part of an awareness creation programme, initiated by a Clinical Officers’ Training College (COTC), to find out the knowledge that adolescents in secondary schools in Mtwara, Tanzania, have of SRH. A total of 1566 adolescent students, who were randomly selected, participated in the study. Pre- and post-structured questionnaires were used to collect information about the respondents’ knowledge of SRH . Descriptive analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to put the respondents into various SRH and FP knowledge themes. The findings of this study revealed that the adolescent students are generally aware of SRH services, including certain types of FP. Despite having this awareness, factors, such as lack of resources and user-friendly health centers, cultural and religious beliefs, and lack of right sources of information, hinder some of them from accessing SRH services. The findings of this study are useful to the efforts of the government, stakeholders, and other decision-makers seeking to create awareness of SRH and FP among adolescent students.
The Impact of Dividend Policy as a Mediator Between Liquidity and the Financial Performance of the Company (Emepirical Study on Companies Included in the Bumn20 Index for The 2017-2022 Period)
Authors: Siregar Rosita Yulinar ,   Faculty of Economics and Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University Business, Indonesia, Akhmadi Akhmadi ,   Faculty of Economics and Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University Business, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

This study was conducted to examine whether there is an effect of liquidity on the financial performance of issuers with dividend policy as a mediating variable in IDX BUMN20 index companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2017-2022. In this study, liquidity is proxied by the quick ratio, dividend policy is proxied by dividend yield and financial Researches related to financial performance are presented by several previous studies. Diana and Osesoga (2020), correlate a company's financial performance with liquidity, solvency, asset management, and company size. Ni Luh Gede and Elly (2018) correlate a company's financial performance with liquidity. Irsad, et al., (2022) in their research correlate a company's financial performance with liquidity, solvency, activity, and profitability. Akhmadi et al., (2020) in their research related the company's financial performance to the role of debt and dividend policy.is proxied by return on equity. The study population consisted of 27 IDX BUMN20 index issuers listed on the IDX during that period, with a sample of 6 issuers selected through purposive sampling. The data analysis method used is intervening regression analysis. The results of the study show that Liquidity has a positive and significant effect on financial performance. This indicates that issuers with high liquidity tend to have good ability to fulfill their current debts and in dealing with financial emergencies. Dividend yield as a proxy for dividend policy has a perfect mediating effect on the relationship between liquidity (proxied by the quick ratio) and financial performance (proxied by return on equity). If a company has a high level of liquidity and therefore decides to increase its dividends, this can be a signal to investors that the issuer has good financial health and positive financial performance prospects in the future.
A Study of Ethical Leadership on Organizational Performance with Innovative Employee Performance as Mediator at VOE’s Tourism Sector
Authors: Ashari Muhammad ,   Student of Master Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia, Kistyanto Anang , Surjanti Jun ,   Program Study of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia,   Program Study of Economics Education, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

The generate active community participation in village development, a leader's role is needed who can influence the community to change their mindset about how important community participation in development process. Leaders must be role model who have a view of achieving a better future and are able to invite all elements of society to collaborate in improving the economy and prosperity. Village development is greatly influenced by the role of the leader, namely the extent to which the village head plans, mobilizes, motivates, directs, communicates, implements in influencing the community to participate in village development. Apart from that, villages also have the opportunity to develop the community economy, through training and marketing community crafts, developing livestock and fisheries businesses, and developing tourist areas through village-owned enterprise (VOE). The role of the leader is not only limited to directing followers to achieve organizational goals, but the role of the leader is greater because the leader must also be able to touch the psychological aspects of the followers. Ethical leadership can influence employee engagement so that employees who have a positive attitude towards their work which will have an impact on organizational performance, leaders are an important factor in organizations that can influence employee performance, so that it will have an impact on organizational performance.
DIVIDEND POLICY AS A MODERATION VARIABLE ON THE EFFECTS OF PROFITABILITY ON COMPANY VALUE: Empirical Studyon Companies in the Sminfra18 Index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018 – 2023
Authors: Widianto Tedy ,   Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Akhmadi Akhmadi ,   Serang, Banten, Indonesia,   Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa; Serang, Banten, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the influence of profitability on company value with dividend policy as a moderation variable in companies listed in the SMinfra18 Index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2023 period. The value of the company is plotted by Earning Per Share (EPS), the profitability is plotted by Return on Assets (ROA), and the dividend policy is plotted by Dividend Per Share (DPS). The analysis method used is moderation regression analysis with panel data. The results of the study show that profitability has a significant positive effect on the company's value. In addition, the dividend policy moderates the influence of profitability on the company's value. These findings give implications that companies with high profitability and good dividend policies can increase the value of companies, which attracts investors.
The Role of Liquidity in Moderating the Relationship between Capital Structure and Financial Performance (Empirical Study on Industrial Companies for the Period 2018-2022 Listed on the IDX)
Authors: Qoyim Ibnu ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia, Akhmadi Akhmadi , Nailul Muhammad , Isnanto Rahmat Noor ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

In December 2023, Indonesia recorded a significant surplus thanks to strong export performance, despite facing global challenges. The government's downstream policy encourages this increase. This study analyzes the influence of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of industrial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. With a quantitative approach and Purposive Sampling technique, we collected 120 observational data and used Moderation Regression Analysis (MRA). The results show that Capital Structure, measured by Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), has a significant effect on Financial Performance, measured by Return on Equity (ROE). Liquidity, measured by the Current Ratio (CR), reinforces the influence of DER on ROE. Investors are advised to pay attention to capital structure and liquidity, as these two variables are simultaneously significant in affecting the company's financial performance.
Cultural Identity and the Search for Self in Paule Marshall’s Praisesong for the Widow
Authors: Begedou Komi ,   Associate Professor Université de Lomé, English Department, Amouzou Kokou Agbémébia ,   Doctoral Student, Université de Lomé
Published: July 2024

Through the lenses of psychoanalytic literary criticism, this study foregrounds reconciliation with one’s cultural heritage as instrumental to inducing self-actualization. The article finds, with the analysis of the choices of Avey Johnson and her husband, that in Praisesong for the Widow, the African American protagonists’ ascent to middle-class respectability culminates in disillusionment. For in the process, they succumb to Western cultural ethics at the expense of their own identity as people of African descent. Understandably, the paper postulates that happiness is not the fruit of financial and material accumulation, but the gratification of a soul craving to discover the self.
Financial Inclusion in Bujumbura- Burundi: Why Research on Women Entrepreneurs Need New Directions on Microfinance Services
Authors: Kwitonda Albert ,   School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University, Muathe Stephen Makau , E. Obere Eliud ,   School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University,   School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University
Published: July 2024

Since the middle of the 1980s, microfinance for women has gained popularity among development organizations as a method of reducing poverty. Micro and small businesses owned by women have restricted access to microfinance services, limiting their revenues and adversely affecting their business performance. This study aimed to investigate the effect of microfinance services on the performance of women-owned micro and small businesses in Bujumbura, Burundi. The specific objectives of the study are to examine how microcredit, savings mobilizations, and financial training services affect the performance of women-owned small and microbusinesses in Bujumbura, moreover the study used government regulations as a moderating variable. The theories of this study were resource-based view, dynamic capability theory, contingency theory, and innovation theory. The researcher utilized an explanatory research design. The target population was 366 Women owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Bujumbura, however, a sample size of 191 respondents was selected using a proportionate stratified and random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using a multiple linear regression model. The results indicated that micro and small businesses' performance was significantly and positively influenced by having access to microcredit. Additional findings demonstrated that the performance of micro and small businesses was positively and significantly influenced by savings mobilization. Furthermore, the findings indicated that financial education significantly affected performance of micro and small businesses. Plus, the relationship between microfinance services and the performance of micro and small firms was not significantly moderated by government regulations. To enhance financial inclusion for Women in Burundi, MFIs ought to open additional branches, and assign different agents in the various sub-districts. There is need for financial training through additional financial programs, seminars, and campaigns to improves the performance of women-owned micro and small businesses in Bujumbura, Burundi. Finally, the Republic of Burundi through the ministry of finance should women owned enterprise tax breaks and also reduce taxes, and license fees, this will not only enhance financial inclusion but also allow women to conserve more money for future investments, which will improve the business performance.
Effect Of natural ventilation on airborne disease infection risk in lecture halls
Authors:   , Souza Pedro Carmo e
Published: July 2024

This dissertation shows that two calibration indices suggested by ASHRAE to calibrate energy and water demand simulations can be used to calibrate any type of simulation, including natural ventilation. The authors subsequently use these indices to create a calibrated simulation model of a three-story, 30-classroom lecture hall in tropical climate, and by virtue of assessing the air renovation profile of each of its classrooms, also create an airborne disease infection risk matrix for that building, which can be adapted to similar lecture halls. The risk matrix accounts for three different diseases’ quanta emission rates, three different occupation rates (10%, 50% and 90% occupation) and classroom permanence times of up to 250 minutes. Findings suggest ventilation chimney height to be more influential to air renovations than temperature difference alone, that higher occupation rates resulted in more air renovations per hour, but also in higher infection risk, and that differently from temperate climate research has shown, tropical classrooms equipped with thermal chimneys can rely on natural ventilation to reduce airborne infection risk to an acceptable threshold. Keywords: COVID-19. Building Energy Simulation. Measles. Tropical climate. Thermal Chimney.
Análise do ambiente de aprendizagem de cursos de graduação em design através do modelo TPACK
Authors:   , Souza Sandro Ferreira de
Published: July 2024

Considerando a realidade da inserção da tecnologia no contexto do ensino, a pesquisa buscou investigar como os professores de Design avaliam o ambiente de aprendizagem por meio do Modelo TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge). O objetivo geral é compreender a aplicação do TPACK em cursos de graduação em Design, visando aprimorar a inserção de tecnologias digitais no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Na primeira etapa da pesquisa foi realizada uma revisão de literatura para fundamentação e discussão do tema. A metodologia para desenvolvimento do trabalho inclui pesquisa de campo que envolveu a aplicação de questionários a professores e a coordenadores de cursos de Design, grupos focais, estudos de caso e entrevistas com professores de Design. Foi também realizado um experimento empírico que consistiu na preparação de atividades e na avaliação do ambiente de aprendizagem com um grupo de professores da área em uma Instituição. Os resultados destacam a importância da utilização do TPACK como modelo para análise do ambiente de aprendizagem, evidenciando a necessidade de os professores possuírem conhecimento e habilidades para avaliar de forma eficaz o ambiente educacional. A pesquisa contribuiu para a reflexão sobre a inserção de novas tecnologias no ensino de Design, fornecendo insights para a melhoria da qualidade do ensino e da aprendizagem nesse contexto específico. Palavras-chave: Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge;TPACK; Tecnologias Digitais; Design; Arquitetura.
Um arcabouço computacional para suporte à tomada de decisões de especialistas em cenários de desastres ambientais utilizando dados públicos
Authors:   , Brumatti Carlos Henrique Tavares
Published: July 2024

A exploração exagerada dos recursos naturais, aliada com as alterações climáticas dos últimos anos, vem causando um aumento na frequência da ocorrência de eventos climá- ticos extremos. Consequentemente, desastres ambientais, causados de forma natural ou humana, são cada vez mais comumente identiﬁcados. Esse aumento na ocorrência gera uma série de consequências signiﬁcativas para as comunidades locais, gerando impactos que são reﬂetidos em diversos setores da sociedade como economia, infraestrutura, saúde e educação. Dessa forma, a recuperação das localidades no pós-evento normalmente é bem custosa ﬁnanceiramente para os setores públicos e privados. Sendo assim, existe ainda a necessidade de que tais valores sejam alocados da maneira mais eﬁciente possível. Baseado nessas premissas, este trabalho propõe uma metodologia voltada para suportar a recupera- ção dessas localidades atingidas, de forma clara e eﬁciente. Para isso, são utilizados dados públicos atrelados a conceitos de Mineração de Dados e Geoprocessamento. Por ﬁm, foi implementado também um Sistema de Inteligência Geográﬁca, buscando assim facilitar o contato dos usuários com a abordagem desenvolvida, uma vez que o sistema é destinado aos usuários responsáveis pela alocação de recursos ﬁnanceiros destinados à recuperação das localidades atingidas por desastres ambientais, e que não estão familiarizados muitas vezes com os conceitos aqui empregados (i.e., Mineração de Dados e Geoprocessamento). Em suma, os resultados destacam o potencial das ideias apresentadas para suportar a tomada de decisão nesse cenário e a viabilidade do sistema proposto. Espera-se que ele possa ser útil para direcionar os investimentos de recuperação pelos usuários. Palavras-chave: Mineração de Dados. Sistema de Inteligência Geográﬁca. Desastres Ambientais.
Relevance and Scope of Application of the Concept «Spirit» in the Field of Linguistic Personality (based on the work of Sh. Murtaza)
Authors: Kembayeva A.T. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Zhubai O.S. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: July 2024

Currently, the scientific direction of conceptuology is one of the most studied topics in Kazakh linguistics, like linguoculturology, anthropocentric linguistics. The main research goals of these three areas are very similar because in all these moments language is closely connected with the human factor. This article examines the concept of «Spirit» in the works of the outstanding Kazakh writer and public figure Sherkhan Murtaza. The author demonstrates the versatility of this concept and its significance in his work. The aim of the article is to analyse how the concept of «Spirit» takes on different semantic shades and subtexts in the literary works of a linguistic personality and to what extent and how it influences the development of the plot and the features of the characters. In Kazakh linguistics, reality is a linguistic image of the universe that represents a body of knowledge about the existence. In this context, it is known that each language has concepts that reflect its unique features. The main objective of the article is to determine what informative and cultural shades the concept of «Spirit» takes on in the works of the linguistic personality that becomes the subject of research. More precisely, in this present article we have analysed the scope of application of the concept «Spirit» in the author’s country-specific worldview. The research article raises the question of the connection of the concept «Spirit» with human national identity, art, language, nature and spirituality and focuses on how Sherkhan Murtaza uses this term to express the history and culture of Kazakhstan. The scientific and practical significance of the article lies in analysing the inner world of the heroes and defining the concept of «Spirit» in their spiritual quest. In the world of science, the term «concept» is one of the most important terms not only in linguistics, but also in such branches of fundamental science as philosophy and psychology. In this regard, the study of the concept of «Spirit» in the work of Sherkhan Murtaza should reveal its figurative side in the creation of the human soul and his own skill as a philosopher, as well as the importance of this subject within the framework of linguistic, literary and cultural discussions. The artistic works of Sh. Murtaza were used as research material. The article can be used as a supplement for literary scholars and linguists.
Theoretical Analysis of the Problem of Student Creativity Development
Authors: Zholdasbekov А.А. ,   M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Iskalieva A.T. , Zholdasbekova B.A. ,   Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan Agrarian Technical University,   M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University
Published: July 2024

The problem of the research is to identify effective pedagogical conditions for the development of students' creative abilities as individual creative abilities. This article presents the results of experiments conducted to test the effectiveness of educational conditions for the development of creativity of students, especially the methods of development of university students. The basic prerequisites for innovation exist in all areas of creative activity. Creativity is the highest form of intelligence, which describes the ability to create and apply discoveries in various fields of human activity. The best part of intelligence is creativity. Creativity is primarily the emergence of new ideas. This is directly related to the ability to creatively synthesize. The result of the synthesis of creativity is the development of a theory, an invention, a work of art, or an understanding of a problem. The problem of creating theoretical and methodological foundations for the development of students' creativity in the vocational education system is not fully developed, but currently it is of great importance from the point of view of professional pedagogy. The practical significance of the research results makes it possible to improve the quality of the developed psychological and pedagogical conditions and develop recommendations for the formation of students' creativity and preparation for creative educational activities.
Didactic Recommendations on the Use of STEM Approach in the Digital Education
Authors: Kadirbayeva R.I. ,   U. Zhanibekov South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University, Abdrakhmanova Kh.K. , Kudaibergenova K.B. ,   U. Zhanibekov South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University,   U. Zhanibekov South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University
Published: July 2024

The ways of introducing digital STEM learning into school practice are one of the elements of digital pedagogy which supplements and develops pedagogical problems by increasing the efficiency of their solution through creating digital educational environments. Currently, digital STEM learning is one of the pressing issues. This is due to the fact that there is still no clear unambiguous definition of concepts related to STEM education, methods of its application are not fully studied yet, and most teachers lack STEM competencies. At present, there are two occurrences of STEM-approach: integration of school science subjects and separate study of school science subjects. In our country, the second option is used, which implies implementation of STEM approach by using interdisciplinary content and interdisciplinary training tasks. In this situation, the organization of STEM lessons and STEM projects is of crucial significance. Therefore, the article discusses didactic guidelines for applying STEM approaches presented in a number of works, as well as models of didactic projects for STEM approach are given in the form of recommendations. The study identified didactic elements of the STEM approach in the context of digital education, as well as relevant didactic guidelines and pedagogical conditions for creating an educational environment for their implementation. All this allows us to conclude that when implementing STEM approach, the mentioned didactic guidelines and special training of future teachers not only provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills, but also develop essential skills that are necessary for their further development, preparing them for continued learning and adapting to the ever-evolving demands of education.
Formation of research activities of educators by studying the biological features of Tilia cordata in the Trukestan region
Authors: Salybekova N.N. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi Kazakh-Turkish International University, Umirov B.Z. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi Kazakh-Turkish International University
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the progress of the organization of research work on the use of research activities in order to introduce students of the natural sciences to science. The main purpose of the research work is the formation of research skills in biological education by identifying stress resistance, morpho-physiological, environmental features of linden trees in the Botanical Garden of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University. During the research work, theoretical and somewhat empirical methods were used: the “INSERT” method, the questionnaire method, the deductive method, the group method, the observation method, the technology of plant fertilization. During the lectures, the “INSERT” method was used, and the guided tours method was used to increase students' interest in practical work. In order to determine the size of morpho-physiological parameters of plants, methods of biometric measurements and phenophase periodic observations were used. In the botanical garden of our university, theoretical foundations for determining their viability and morphophysiological features were developed for 2nd-year biology students using the method of selecting linden varieties for practical classes in the Botany section. As a result of the conducted research, the optimal method of reproduction of linden species was recognized. Students selected for research in this field were offered theoretical knowledge, and then a questionnaire was taken for further study. Knowledge acquisition initially amounted to 32% and 28% in both groups, in a repeated survey at the end of the work, this indicator increased in one of the two groups participating in the research work, and in the next group showed unchanged results. The 1st group (experimental group) increased their knowledge from 32% to 88% by fertilizing their chosen variety. And the result of the 2nd group, educated only on a theoretical basis, was 25% lower than in the 1st group. The 1-st group, which participated in research work, enriched the selected linden variety with fertilizers, monitored heir endurance and viability. The course of research work and the stages of organizing research work when using research activities are shown. When carrying out research work, the criteria for analyzing the results of the study, summarizing the results, and evaluating the predicted result were improved.
The Problem of Bullying at School and Foreign Experiences in Solving it
Authors: Mustapaeva Т.К. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi Kazakh-Turkish International University, Eleusinova G.U. , Ibatulin B.Sh. ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University,   S. Nurmagambetov The Military Institute of the Ground Forces
Published: July 2024

The article explains the concept of bullying, shows a number of types of bullying and provides brief information on the causes of bullying. The relevance of the research of the article is that bullying activities at school have a negative impact on students' emotional and personal qualities, as well as on their attitude to learning, the deterioration of their subjective well-being, and the importance of its prevention. Systematization, generalization, methods of analysis of pedagogical products and methods of statistical processing of experimental data during the theoretical analysis of several foreign studies related to the prevention of school bullying are used. Based on foreign studies, different mechanisms and scientific findings of bullying prevention are presented. Bullying prevention practices in Korea, Mexico, USA, Finland, and Nigeria are analyzed. According to foreign experiences, the importance of special activities related to improvement of empathic ability of students, increase of self-efficacy, improvement of interaction related to restoration of relations of conflict participants, adherence to positivity, improvement of empathy of observers in bullying situations, mastering of self-defense actions is determined. The article provides statistical data on the types and frequency of physical and psychological violence among schoolchildren in the cities of Almaty and Turkestan.