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Analisis Proses Produksi Program Siaran Berita Padang Pagi Ini Di Pro 1
Authors: Sari Zai Jubaida , . Defhany
Published: September 2024

This thesis is entitled "Analysis of the Production Process of Padang Pagi Ini News Broadcast Program at Pro 1 Radio Republik Indonesia Padang". The purpose of this research is to find out the production process of the news broadcast program "Padang Pagi Ini" at Pro 1 RRI Padang and to find out the factors that influence the production process of the news broadcast "Padang Pagi Ini" at Pro 1 RRI Padang. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. As a qualitative descriptive researcher, the researcher will only describe the situation or event, not looking for relationships, not testing hypotheses or making predictions. the results showed that the stages of the production process of "Padang Pagi Ini" are the same as the production process of radio programs in general, including: pre-production stages, production stages, post-production stages and factors affecting news production at RRI Padang are human resources, technology, content management, broadcasting regulations, and audience feedback. The production team consists of journalists, reporters, producers, editors, and technicians who have competencies and experience that affect the quality of the news presented. Technology such as digital cameras, video editing software and digital transmission systems facilitate the news production process.
Avaliação do ciclo de vida de concretos geopoliméricos: estudo comparativo
Authors: Meyrelles Rafael , Calmon João Luiz , Bello Lukas Damazio , Medina Taísa Menezes
Published: September 2024

A indústria da construção civil é responsável por uma parcela considerável da emissão de dióxido de carbono na atmosfera. A produção do concreto, que é o segundo material mais utilizado no mundo, é responsável pela maior parte das emissões de gases de efeito estufa das construções. Levando isso em consideração, essa pesquisa tem como objetivo apresentar soluções para a redução da pegada de carbono da indústria da construção civil. Para que seja possível obter um diagnóstico quantificando os impactos ambientais, é necessário que se utilize a Avaliação de Ciclo de Vida (ACV), que é uma metodologia holística que estuda os aspectos ambientais e os impactos potenciais, diretos e indiretos, ao longo da vida de um produto. A opção para redução de impactos avaliada foi a substituição do Concreto Convencional (CC) pelo Concreto Geopolimérico (CG), que é feito a partir da substituição total do ligante, cimento, por materiais pulverulentos ricos em sílica e alumina. Foram avaliados cinco cenários diferentes, uma cidade em cada região do Brasil. O resultado da ACV mostrou que os CG tem grande potencial de redução da pegada de carbono, gerando uma redução de até 60% no potencial de aquecimento global.
IMPLEMENTATION OF A DYNAMIC PRICING SYSTEM IN RETAIL: AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW OF THE PRACTICES OF RUSSIAN COMPANIES
Authors: Ivanenko Alexey R. , Kalabina Elena G.
Published: September 2024

Over the past few years, the conditions and nature of doing business for Russian companies have changed dramatically. The processes of procurement, logistics, product sales, accounting and other business processes are automated. The development of artificial intelligence technology and the growing volume of data are additional growth drivers for the company. Within the framework of this article, an analytical review of the practices of applying the pricing system in retail of Russian companies was conducted. The pricing process is key, which allows you to directly influence the main economic indicators of the company’s activities, since sales volume, profit, demand for products, inventories of inventory resources can be regulated by means of competent changes in prices for goods. Dynamic pricing is gaining great popularity among retailers, which leads to the expansion of patent activities in terms of software and models for automating pricing, including using machine learning. In this article, the authors reviewed some of the most popular offers on the market for the introduction of dynamic pricing systems and analyzed them, revealed the main features and identified common features of building automated dynamic pricing models. The practices of implementing dynamic pricing systems in Russian companies were also investigated. The results obtained allow us to draw conclusions about the importance of using automated pricing systems in retail in modern conditions, their capabilities and application problems.
Functional possibilities for the development of a cross-border region in the system of transport and logistics corridors
Authors: Ковалева И.В.
Published: September 2024

В статье рассматриваются основные тенденции развития трансграничного региона аграрной специализации в условиях все более возрастающей роли транспортно-логистической деятельности и возможности интеграции в международные транспортно-логистические коридоры. Анализ внешнеэкономической деятельности региона констатирует положительный тренд в увеличении экспортно-импортных операций, что позволило предложить создание мультимодальных транспортно-логистических центров на территории Алтайского края. Это позволит оптимизировать координацию и взаимодействие различных видов транспорта; выполнять погрузочно-разгрузочные работы; осуществлять комплексное транспортно-экспедиционное обслуживание с доставкой грузов по системе « точно в срок»; интегрироваться бизнес-структурам и индивидуальным предпринимателям в международную систему транспортных перевозок.

The article examines the main trends in the development of a cross-border region of agricultural specialization in the context of an increasingly increasing role of transport and logistics activities and the possibility of integration into international transport and logistics corridors. The analysis of the foreign economic activity of the region states a positive trend in increasing export and import operations, which made it possible to propose the creation of multimodal transport and logistics centers in the Altai Territory. This will optimize the coordination and interaction of various modes of transport; to carry out loading and unloading operations; to carry out complex freight forwarding services with delivery of goods according to the “just-in-time” system; to integrate business structures and individual entrepreneurs into the international transportation system.
Improving the drilling company planning system based on business process re-engineering
Authors: Кустова Д.А.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена развитию методов планирования хозяйственной деятельности буровых предприятий на основе применения методов реинжиниринга бизнес-процессов. Анализируются существующие подходы к планированию, преимущества и недостатки каждого из них. Рассматриваются преимущества интегрированного подхода на основе оптимизации бизнес-процессов для эффективного планирования деятельности предприятия. Обсуждаются основные экономические факторы, такие как сокращение издержек, увеличение производительности труда и улучшение обслуживания клиентов, которые обусловливают необходимость внедрения цифровых технологий для оптимизации бизнес-процессов на промышленных предприятиях.

The article is devoted to the drilling enterprises economic activity planning methods development based on the business process re-engineering methods application. The author analyzes the advantages of optimizing business processes for effective enterprise planning, which affects the efficiency and competitiveness of the company. The main economic factors, such as cost reduction, increased productivity and improved customer service, which necessitate the introduction of digital technologies to optimize business processes in industrial enterprises, are discussed.
Digital transformation of the economy
Authors: Кокурхаева Р.М. , Газдиева Е.Х.
Published: September 2024

В статье уделено максимум внимания именно цифровым технологиям, плотно вошедшим в жизнь человека, цифровизации его деятельности. Проанализированы особенности цифровой экономики, ее функции, достоинства и недостатки. Рассмотрены тенденции монополизации рынка. Резкое расширение рынков сбыта до международного уровня привело не только к серьезному повышению затрат на их содержание, но и увеличению производительности и прибыли. Под эти процессы подстраивается и экономика, переходя в цифровой формат. На сегодняшний день без цифровых технологий невозможно представить ни один сектор крупного бизнеса. Многие компании развивают принципиально новые бизнес-модели, чтобы выйти на более высокий уровень. Они используют современные технологии, которые помогают быстро обрабатывать большой объем данных, уменьшать возможное количество издержек и затрат, осваивать новые рынки сбыта, ускорять процессы экономического характера. Такой тип технологий присущ каждому сектору экономики, что приводит к полному слиянию цифровой и традиционной экономической системы.

The sharp expansion of sales markets to the international level has led not only to a significant increase in the costs of their maintenance, but also to an increase in productivity and profits. The economy is also adapting to these processes, moving to a digital format. Today, it is impossible to imagine any sector of large business without digital technologies. Many companies are developing fundamentally new business models to reach a higher level. They use modern technologies that help quickly process large amounts of data, reduce the possible amount of costs and expenses, develop new sales markets, and accelerate economic processes. This type of technology is inherent in every sector of the economy, which leads to a complete merger of the digital and traditional economic systems. This article will pay maximum attention to digital technologies that have become an integral part of human life, the digitalization of his activities. Special attention will be paid to the digital economy, its features, functions, advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the issue of the tendency towards market monopolization will be considered.
Synthesis and Characterization of Some 1,2,4-Triazol-4-Amino Schiff Bases of Decorated Nano Reduced Graphene Oxide With 2-Naphthol-4-Sulfonic Acid as Non-Toxic Compounds
Authors: Mohammed Yusra , Rashad Safa , Al-Somaidaie Ghazwan
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This research, some derivatives were Synthesis and Characterization of Some 1,2,4-triazol-4-amino Schiff Bases of Decorated Nano Reduced Graphene Oxide with 2-naphthol-4-sulfonic acid .
Methodology: In by the hummer method preparing the graphene oxide (GO)  and then reducing it to the reduced graphene oxide (RGO), Then prepare the corresponding and decorated derivative with 2-naphthol-4-sulfonic acid, Using the electric method (ArNRGO) in two steps, first one preparing the disonium salts and the second, electrical decoration, Prepare the corresponding Triazole derivative (ArNRGOTZ) by thermal fusion for the Ar-NRGO Aromatics Derivative with Thiocarbozide (TC), Also, ArNRGOTZS (3-1) nanoschiff bases prepared by heat mixing between ArNRGOTZ with 4-Nitrobnzaldehyde, 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde and  4-Methoxybenzaldehyde,
Findings: The data characterization by IR, XRD and SEM infrared spectroscopy with stability evaluation from TGA, DSC and DTG measurements.
Unique Contribution  to Theory ,Practice, and Policy: Formation of 1,2,4-triazol-4-amino Schiff Bases of Decorated Nano Reduced Graphene Oxide with 2-naphthol-4-sulfonic acid as non-toxic compounds To benefit from them in the future as chemical compounds that transport drugs inside the living cell.
Peran Media Kehumasan dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan
Authors: Basit Abd
Published: September 2024

The development of education is progressing. It is characterized by the quality and quantity of educational institutions are getting better. Success and success cannot be separated from the role of all education components that are able to perform their functions and duties respectively well. A good system will result in a good process and the results achieved will be good too. Here is the vital position of the public relations role in socializing an educational institution to the public. Efforts made by schools in introducing educational institutions through public relations activities, so the public relations department plays an important role in developing the institution into an educational alternative for the community to educate their foster children to be a bright young generation, character and character, also beneficial to society.
Perilaku Komunikasi Kepala Sekolah dalam Peningkatan Kinerja Guru
Authors: Herman Herman
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan perilaku komunikasi kepala sekolah dalam mengelola dan menggerakkan para guru untuk meningkatan kinerjanya. Komunikasi kepala sekolah dengan para guru dapat berfungsi menyampaikan perintah, menyalurkan informasi atau berita, memberikan nasehat dan memberikan penilaian terhadap kinerja para guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode library research dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan pengumpulan data dengan cara membaca berbagai literatur untuk mendeskripsikan perilaku kepala sekolah dalam peningkatan kinerja para guru. Berdasarkan hasil pembahasan bahwa perilaku komunikasi kepala sekolah dalam peningkatan kinerja guru dapat digolongkan efektif apabila perilaku komunikasi kepala sekolah tersebut berfungsi sebagai berikut: (1) komunikasi sebagai perintah (instructive) peningkatan kinerja guru; (2) komunikasi sebagai informasi (informative) peningkatan kinerja guru; (3) komunikasi sebagai nasehat (influencing) peningkatan kinerja guru, dan (4) komunikasi sebagai evaluasi (evaluative) peningkatan kinerja guru. Hasil kajian ini dapat direkomendasikan kepada kepala sekolah, pengawas dan stakeholder pendidikan lainnya supaya dapat terus-menerus membangun perilaku kominikasi yang baik dalam upaya peningkatan kinerja para guru.
Implementasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen Akademik SEVIMA dalam Mengoptimalkan Mutu Layanan Akademik Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Zulkhairi Zulkhairi
Published: September 2024

Implementasi Sistem Informasi Akademik sevima bertujuan untuk meningkatkan mutu pelayanan akademik di Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan IAIN Lhokseumawe. Fokus penelitian ini untuk mengetahui mekanisme penerapan sistem informasi manajemen akademik berbasis web dalam meningkatkan mutu pelayanan akademik beserta faktor pendukung dan penghambat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analitis, subjek penelitian ialah dosen, mahasiswa, staf akademik Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan IAIN Lhokseumawe. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh bahwa; (1) Implementasi Mekanisme sistem informasi manajemen akademik sevima dengan menggunakan perangkat teknologi informasi dan komunikasi (ICT) efektif dan efisien dalam segala kegiatan administrasi maupun akademik, serta dapat di akses dan diterima oleh semua pihak pengguna layanan akademik; (2) Faktor pendukung pada sistem informasi manajemen akademik sevima IAIN ialah menekan biayaoperasional dalam pengelolaan data akademik seperti tinta, kertas, printing, dan peralatan lainnya, dapat menyesuaiakankebutuhan akademik, saling terintregasi satu sama lain, dan berbasis web jaringan,minimnya biaya perawatan sehingga sangat mempermudah para pengguna dalam menggunakan sistem informasi manajemen akademik (SIM Akademik). Adapun yang menjadi faktor penghambat pada sistem informasi akademik berbasis web dalam meningkatkan mutu akademik dilingkungan FTIK IAIN Lhokseumawe adalah sumber daya manusia yang masih kurang personil dan kemampuan, sarana dan prasarana yang belum maksimal.
Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini dalam Konteks Islam
Authors: Husaini Husaini
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara jelas dasar dan tujuan Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD), materi serta kurikulum yang di pakai dalam kontek pendidikan Islam.  Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif analitik, maka pendekatannya adalah telaah krpustakaan dan penelaahan konsep, dalam hal ini buku-buku  yang berhubungan  dengan pandidikan anak sejak dalam kandungan dan yang lain yang relevan  dengan penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian  diperoleh data bahwa tujuan pendidikan  anak usia dini adalah  agar terwujud  insan yang taqwa , Berakhlak  mulia, berilmu, aktif dan kreatif , mandiri berjiwa  demokratis serta bertanggung jawab, terpelihara  kesucian jiwa  agar menjadi fitrah sesuai dengan ajaran Islam sehingga membawa anak dalam kehidupan kebahagian dunia dan akherat, Materi/ kurikulum yang harus ditanamkan  pada anak usia dini adalah materi tentang pokok-pokok inti ajaran Islam,; seperti shalat  fardhu lima waktu, membaca al-Qur,an, mengenal Allah, malaikat, rasul dan Kitab-kitabnya, dan pelajaran tata karma yang baik, serta ilmu keduniaawiaan yang berguna bagi pertumbuhan anak di masa anak-anak maupun masa dewasanya kelak.
Implementasi Supervisi Akademik Kepala Madrasah di Masa Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Pohan Muhammad Munawir
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana pelaksanaan supervisi akademik kepala madrasah di masa pandemi covid 19. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif fenomenologis. Penelitian dilakukan di MTsS PTP-VI Berangir Kecamatan Na IX-X Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara Tahun Ajaran 2020-2021. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Subjek penelitian adalah kepala madrasah, wakil kepala madrasah bidang kurikulum, dan guru bidang studi. Pelaksanaan supervisi akademik kepala madrasah dilakukan dengan tiga siklus yaitu siklus 1 berupa kontrak, siklus 2 berupa pelaksanaan, dan siklus 3 berupa penguatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pelaksanaan supervisi akademik kepala madrasah di masa pandemi covid 19 berlangsung dengan baik. Meskipun pembelajaran menggunakan sistem giliran kelas per minggunya, tetapi tidak menurunkan semangat kepala madrasah untuk tetap meningkatkan kualitas proses belajar mengajar di MTsS PTP-VI Berangir. Kegiatan belajar mengajar di MTsS PTP-VI Berangir dilakukan dengan tatap muka dengan sitem bergantian kelas setiap minggunya. MTsS PTP-VI Berangir berada di zona hijau sehingga diizinkan oleh tim gugus tugas covid 19 Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara untuk melaksanakan kegiatan belajar mengajar secara tatap muka.
Balancing Tradition and Modernity: Evaluating the Impact of Pesantren Leadership on Curriculum Transformation Outcomes
Authors: Putra Anjas Baik , Mank Minhajul Abidin , Juniarni Cittra , Husni Talita Afifah
Published: September 2024

The importance of pesantren growth has not been matched by improvements in the quality of pesantren education services. One of the policies focuses produces a transformation of the pesantren curriculum. This study will examine at how tradition and modernity interact in the pesantren curriculum management system. The study was conducted in two pesantren in Aceh Tengggara, Darul Amin and Darul Azhar. The research methodology was qualitative, with a descriptive survey technique. Data were gathered from seven informants, including the leader, curriculum deputy, and several pesantren teachers. The research data was analyzed using a data comparative model. The findings demonstrated the efficacy of combining traditional management with contemporary management, with a focus on improving the core of pesantren education services, specifically the pesantren curriculum. The identification of Buya Pesantren's leadership style results in transformative and charismatic leadership styles. The process of curriculum transformation culminates in an integrative pattern between the dayah-salafy-KMI curriculum. The curriculum transformation policy is also implemented through extracurricular activities aimed at improving Santri's soft and hard skills. While learning is conducted instructionally and in accordance with technological advancements, the selection of learning materials is broad in scope. The findings have implications for santri skills and competitiveness in society, particularly in the workplace.
Understanding Differentiated Instruction (DI): Practices and Challenges in the EFL Classroom in Morocco
Authors: khdar Abdelmoula El
Published: September 2024

Several studies have documented the significance of Differentiated Instruction (DI) and its positive impact on students with diverse learning needs. However, there is a notable dearth of academic research focusing on DI in the Moroccan context, specifically within the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. This qualitative study aims to (i) investigate the DI practices of Moroccan EFL teachers at the secondary education level, and (ii) explore the challenges they encounter. Data were collected through focus group (FG) discussions, which were subsequently coded, analyzed, and interpreted using thematic analysis. The principal findings revealed that Moroccan EFL teachers implement randomized forms of differentiation, often without a clear understanding of DI. They also face a number of challenges. Therefore, it is imperative that pre-service and in-service training programs incorporate DI components to equip teachers with the necessary pedagogical tools to effectively address the complex issue of heterogeneity in English language classes.
Impact of Cooperative Membership on Tea Marketing Strategies and Farmers’ Income in Kericho, Kenya: Use of Endogenous Switching Approach
Authors: Kipkogei Shadrack , Karoney Ruth , Kipkorir Tanui John
Published: September 2024

Although cooperatives play a crucial role in reducing transaction costs and promoting better farming practices, the effects of cooperative membership on tea marketing strategies and farmers’ Income still need to be explored. This study investigates the impact of cooperative membership on tea marketing strategies and farmers’ Income. Using household-level data from tea farmers, the study used an endogenous switching regression model; the results indicate that factors such as age, land size, market access, tea plucking standards, distance, and neighbors in cooperatives significantly influence farmers’ decisions to join cooperatives. Moreover, the Average Treatment Effect on the Treated (ATT) indicates that households with cooperative membership experience a statistically significant income increase, with a treatment effect of 0.858, reflecting an 8% income rise. Similarly, the Average Treatment Effect on the Untreated (ATU) shows a 4.34% income increase for non-member households, highlighting the broader economic benefits of cooperative participation. These results underscore the empirical strategy’s robustness and affirm the cooperative membership’s positive influence on marketing strategies and household income. Consequently, the study concludes that cooperatives provide a platform for farmers to share resources, knowledge, and best practices, leading to improved agricultural techniques, increased productivity, marketing and higher incomes for members.
The Relevance of Ubuntu Models in Child Alternative Care – A Case of Mama Mkubwa Model in Tanzania
Authors: Haule Lembuka Meinrad
Published: September 2024

The review intends to assess the relevance of Ubuntu Models in child alternative care in an African setting taking the case of the Mama Mkubwa Model (MMM) in Tanzania through the Ubuntu lens. The specific objectives of the study is to 1) identify the linkage of the Mama Mkubwa Model in child alternative care and 2) to establish relevant recommendations for future studies based on the fact that most global south models especially Africa have been side-lined from colonial times unintentionally (Nyerere, 2011). The desk research served an important function in the identification, analysis, and presentation of the findings of the study through various activities including scanning the literature, analyzing secondary data, and creating a reference list so that all documents are organized and easily accessible to all team members (Kothari, 2004 & Rwegoshora, 2014).
Value Preference and Academic Performance of Pre- Service Teachers in Kano State: Implication for Counselling and Curriculum Development
Authors: Jabaar, PhD Saheed Olanrewaju , Hafiz, PhD Hadiza , Lawan, PhD Mujtaba
Published: September 2024

The objectives of the study were to find out the influence of Value Preference on Academic Performance, difference in the influence of Value Preference on Academic Performance based on gender, difference in the influence of Value Preference on Academic Performance among Pre–Service Teachers in Kano state based on age, and difference in the influence of Value Preference on Academic Performance between Pre–Service Teachers of Universities and Colleges institutions in Kano state. Based on these objective, four correspondent hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The research employed correlational research design. The population of this study comprised (11,348) NCE II students’ teachers and 300 level Education undergraduates in both federal and state own institutions. Based on the population, multi-stages sampling technique was used to sample 370 NCE II Pre-Service Teachers were drown to serve as a sample size of the study based on the table of determine sample size (Research Advisor, 2006). The data collection instruments employed in the study was an adopted questionnaire named: “Human Value Scale (HVS)” which was adopted from Schwartz Personal Value Questionnaire developed in (1992, 1994). Face and content validity of the instrument was obtained and the reliability co-efficient of 0.63 was obtained. The statistical tools used in this study for data analysis was Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and regression analysis to test the hypotheses of the study. The study found out that, Value Preference significantly influenced students’ Academic Performance among pre–service teachers in Kano State, there is significant difference in the influence of value Preference on Academic Performance between male and female Pre–Service Teachers in Kano state, there is no significant influence of age in the impact of value Preference on Academic Performance among Pre–Service Teachers in Kano state and types of institutions as University and Colleges of Education significantly influenced the impact of Value Preference on Academic Performance among Pre–Service Teachers in Kano State. Based on these findings the study recommended among others that; there is the need for integration of values education in teacher education programmes. There is the need for comprehensive Counselling program for pre- service teachers with a view to producing future teachers who can positively shape the personalities of their students and also promote their academic performance.
The Governance of Territorial Networks of Organizations: Case of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region
Authors: Marouane Balla , El Ahmadi Hicham
Published: September 2024

This work focuses on the governance of territorial networks of organizations in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region in Morocco. By examining this specific case, we seek to understand how regional governance structures influence collaboration and coordination between organizations operating in this territory. To understand this subject in depth, it is crucial to look at the governance of territorial networks of organizations, drawing inspiration from both international experiences and the specificities of the Moroccan context. Our research is based on a descriptive literature review beginning by defining the foundations of the governance of territorial networks, including the conceptualization of the term, their typological diversity, and their different forms, then by examining international experiences in governance, through the study of cases such as that of France, Italy, the Basque Countries, and the German model, and finally, by tracing the history of the development of territorial networks of organizations in Morocco, while highlighting the needs, trends, and potential of each of the entities making up the clusters.
 
Received: 3 June 2024 | Revised: 11 July 2024 | Accepted: 9 August 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest 
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Date sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Balla Marouane: Conceptualization, Methodology, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Project administration. Hicham El Ahmadi: Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Project administration.
The moderating effect of trust on the adoption of electric motorcycles among road users
Authors: Tran Dinh Minh , Nguyen Van Bien , Hoang Nhat Linh , Le Minh Truyen , Nguyen Phuoc Quy Duy
Published: September 2024

Motorcycles with internal combustion engines fueled by fossil fuels dominate the traffic flow in major Asian cities, contributing significantly to air and noise pollution compared to other transport modes like walking, cycling, and public transport. To address this issue, many Asian countries are promoting the adoption of electric motorcycles to reduce air pollution and reliance on non-renewable energy sources. However, the adoption of electric motorcycles faces various challenges. This study investigates factors influencing the adoption of electric motorcycles in Vietnam. Structural equation model (PLS-SEM) software was used to analyze data gathered from 751 valid responses. The findings reveal that perceived usefulness has the most significant positive impact on the adoption of electric motorcycles, while perceived risk acts as a barrier to the adoption intention. Additionally, age moderates the relationship between perceived ease of use and adoption intention, and income level influences the correlation between perceived risk and the adoption of electric motorcycles. The study also discusses the policy implications, focusing on how motorbike manufacturers can further promote the adoption of electric motorbikes (EMs)
A design of computational fuzzy set-based semantics for extracting linguistic summaries
Authors: Pham Dinh Phong , Nguyen Duc Du
Published: September 2024

Linguistic summarization is to extract a set of summary sentences in the form of natural language, so-called linguistic summaries, from numeric data. The extracted linguistic summaries should be compact and diverse, and have a validity measure greater than a given threshold, so genetic algorithms are applied to extract such linguistic summaries. Besides, the interpretability of linguistic summary content is considered in recent studies in such a way that enlarged hedge algebras are applied to generate multi-semantic structures for linguistic words of linguistic variables ensuring the interpretability of the content of the linguistic summaries. However, the membership function of computational fuzzy-set-based semantics of linguistic words is usually in the shape of trapezoid. In this paper, a membership function of the form S function is applied to improve the quality of extracted linguistic summaries. Besides, the applied algorithm is parallelized to reduce running time. The experimental results with the creep dataset have demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed method
Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence in the Assessment of Vascularity of Anastomotic Margins in Colorectal Surgery in a Lower Middle-Income Country (LMIC) Hospital
Authors: Lim, MD Michael Geoffrey L. , Lopez, MD Marc Paul J. , Onglao, MD Mark Augustine S. , Sacdalan, MD Marie Dione P. , Monroy, III, MD Hermogenes J.
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective. One of the uses of indocyanine green (ICG) in the surgical field is the evaluation of the anastomotic margins in colorectal surgery. This is of particular importance because fluorescence imaging may aid in detecting vascular compromise, allowing the surgeon to change the resection margin thereby decreasing the chance of an anastomotic leak. To date, there has been no study with its use locally. This study aimed to determine whether the use of ICG can safely identify if the margins of resection are well-vascularized in patients undergoing left-sided colon or rectal surgery, which in turn may reduce anastomotic leak rates.
Methods. Through a retrospective study design, the investigators gathered data of patients who underwent left-sided colon or rectal surgery. The groups were divided into those with and without the use of ICG and a comparative data on the anastomotic leak rates were analyzed.
Results. Eighty-six (86) patients with similar patient characteristics, tumor staging, and surgical approach were compared. Both the leak rates identified during the initial hospital stay and at 30 days post-operatively were lower in those where ICG was used (p=0.035, p=0.047, respectively) than those where ICG was not used.
Conclusion. ICG fluorescence imaging may reduce the anastomotic leak rates in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
Jatropha gossypiifolia (pinhão-roxo): Um estudo sobre usos terapêuticos, atividade farmacológica e toxicologia
Authors: Paz Maria Natalya , Ramos Santos Raynara Luiza , Lauriano da Silva Iris Vitória , Pimentel Eloisa Neves Almeida , Santos Wellington
Published: September 2024

O Brasil é um país com grande biodiversidade. Em sua flora, é encontrada a espécie Jatropha gossypiifolia L., conhecida popularmente como “pinhão-roxo”, “pião-roxo”, “pião-preto”, “jalapão”, “erva purgante” e “mamoninha”. Essa planta é muito utilizada na medicina popular do Brasil e de outros países por apresentar vários efeitos terapêuticos em decorrência da composição química da planta, onde é possível encontrar ácidos orgânicos, alcaloides, esteroides, flavonoides, taninos, fenóis, saponinas, entre outros constituintes. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar os usos terapêuticos, a atividade farmacológica e a toxicologia da Jatropha gossypiifolia L. com base na literatura. A metodologia consistiu em selecionar artigos das bases de dados Pubmed, Google Scholar, Scielo e BVS e realizar uma análise através dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Através desse estudo, foi observado que o “pinhão-roxo” apresenta efeitos terapêuticos como: antimicrobiano, cicatrizante, diurético, analgésico, anti-hipertensivo, anti-inflamatório, entre outros citados no estudo, incluindo alguns contraditórios, como o antidiarreico e purgante. Apesar dos efeitos citados, a toxicologia da planta é um fator importante, destacando-se principalmente o látex presente no caule que apresenta atividade tóxica, além de alguns estudos indicarem também citotoxicidade e genotoxicidade. A J. gossypiifolia é uma planta que apresenta diversas propriedades farmacológicas que podem ser benéficas ou prejudiciais à saúde, sendo necessária uma análise mais aprofundada dos seus efeitos.
Road Assets Maintenance and Performance of Road Agencies in Kenya
Authors: Kimani Catherine , Cheluget. Dr. John , Ngui Dr. Thomas
Published: September 2024

According to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target 11.2, access to secure, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems is to be provided by the year 2030. In addition, Kenya’s Vision 2030 aims to improve domestic and regional trade through the construction and rehabilitation of approximately 5,500 kilometers of roads, including 3,825 kilometers of national trunk roads and 1,675 kilometers of county roads (Kenya Vision 2030). This study aimed in establishing the effect of road assets maintenance on the performance of road agencies in Kenya. The study was guided by administrative management theory and the agency theory. Positivism research philosophy and cross-sectional research design was used. The study target population comprised of the five road agencies in Kenya. The unit of observation comprised of 251 staff from the five road agencies in Kenya. The data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and used SPSS version 26 for diagnostic tests, descriptive, and regression analysis. The findings revealed that the organization rigorously tracks road defects nationwide and includes them in maintenance planning. Moreover, the organization adheres to a strict maintenance procedure that aligns with the speed at which road defects occur. The establishment of standards for road inspection planning and compliance, as well as ensuring engineering fundamentals are in line with the inspection plan, were also observed. Furthermore, the study confirmed the presence of a moderate positive and significant correlation between road asset maintenance and the performance of road agencies in Kenya. This indicates that effective road asset maintenance contributes significantly, accounting for approximately 20% of the overall performance of road agencies in the country. These results highlight the importance of prioritizing road asset maintenance as a means to enhance the performance of road agencies in Kenya.
Transformative Impact: Evaluating the Implementation of Zakah Applications on the Lives of Zakah Recipients – A Cross-Sectional Study Guided by the Holy Quran and Hadith Nabwi (S.A.W.W)
Authors: Ateik Alharath , Baker Adam Mukhtar Idris Abu , Aljounaidi Abdoulrahman , Ali Muhammad , Mohd Jafre Siti Maisara Binti
Published: September 2024

Background: Zakah, as a vital pillar of the Islamic economic system, holds great significance in Islamic principles. This research serves as an extension of a prior survey, delving into the awareness and understanding of Zakah in Pakistan’s urban areas through a cross-sectional study. Objective: This study aims to scrutinize the status of Zakah recipients in society and assess the aftermath of their Zakah payments, seeking to comprehend the overall impact on their lives. Methodology: A sample of 125 male respondents was selected from four provinces of Pakistan, encompassing diverse backgrounds such as religious scholars, Muftis, students of Islamic education, individuals with formal education, and uneducated individuals. The respondents, aged between 20 and 60, were categorized into three age groups for statistical analysis, and Data Tab along with Graph Prism edition 9.5.1. were employed for result interpretation. Results: The research findings suggest that Zakah payees express high levels of satisfaction with their lives, despite facing challenges associated with the economic and political instability prevailing in the country. Conclusion: The analysis reveals a consistent level of satisfaction among Zakah payees, transcending demographic variables like location, education, and age group, with a remarkable 100% satisfaction rate in each category. This underscores the positive impact of Zakah payments on the overall well-being of recipients in Pakistan.
HIV/AIDS among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review of The Current Practices and Status
Authors: Ayodeji Daniel Abraham , Babajide Alabi Seleem , Kehinde Nike , Joseph Oyeyipo Eyitayo , Lawal Habib Abayomi , Omede Owen
Published: September 2024

Background: After HIV was discovered more than three decades ago, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is still disproportionately affected by the epidemic although, the region is only 11% of the global population. Women and young girls bear the HIV burdens due to the interconnectedness of structural, cultural, biological, behavioral, social, and economic vulnerabilities. Method: As part of the study’s methodologies, a desk review of the body of research was done, and materials that included HIV interventions of all kinds were included. Results: Significant advancements have been made in the fields of biological, behavioral, and structural interventions; nevertheless, the cultures and customs that upheld them—including norms firmly rooted in patriarchal practices—continued to pose a significant obstacle to lowering the prevalence of HIV among women and young girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. Conclusion: Context-specific intervention efforts should address the linked factors that contributed to the disproportionate number of HIV infections among women and young girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. The region’s culture, traditions, and structural interventions that address economic vulnerability and gender inequality laced with patriarchal practices are promising in reducing the risk of HIV infection among women.
Influence of Instagram on Body Image and Self- Esteem among Female Nnamdi Azikwe University Undergraduates
Authors: Chiaghana Chiazor Anthonia , Uchendu Chinelo Ebele , Obi Ifeoma Rita
Published: September 2024

The thrust of this study was to ascertain the influence of social media especially Instagram on body image and self-esteem among Female Nnamdi Azikiwe University undergraduates. This study was designed as quantitative research which necessitated the use of a survey method and sample size of 393 was arrived at through Slovin sampling technique from a total population of 22,117 female students. A stratified sampling method was further used to determine the exact number of female respondents from each department. A structured questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. 346 questionnaires were recovered while the collected data were quantitatively analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics presented in tables. Situated within the context of Social Comparison theory and Cultivation Analysis theory, the study found out that UNIZIK female undergraduates are heavily exposed to social media which causes them to cultivate an illusionary perception of reality based on the most repetitive content on body image. It also found out that female students compare their body image to the body image of female celebrities portrayed on social media. This comparison has led to a decrease in the self- esteem of female students. The study recommends that there should be a social media literacy campaign on positivity of body image and self esteem among people especially young females. It also recommends that an awareness program where students would be guided about self esteem, self- recognition and self-confidence, should be created.
Heat Transfer in Couette–Poiseuille Flow through Porous Medium
Authors: Uwaezuoke. M.U. , Ihekuna S.O.
Published: September 2024

Analytical solutions were derived to investigate the effect of viscous dissipation on the temperature distribution and heat transfer characteristics of Couette-Poiseuille flow in a saturated porous medium between two parallel plates with simultaneous pressure gradient. The fluid is steady, laminar and both hydro-dynamically and thermally fully developed, while the thermal boundary conditions considered are both plates being kept at asymmetric heat fluxes. For Couette-Poiseuille flow, the temperature distribution and the Nusselt number were affected greatly by Brinkman number Br, Darcy number Da and velocity of the moving plate
Perspectives to Mobile Cramming: Methods, Liability, and Potential Anti-cramming Measures
Authors: Suomalainen Antti
Published: September 2024

During the last few decades, the illegal practice of inserting unauthorized charges in mobile bills, “mobile cramming”, has emerged worldwide in the field of direct carrier billing. In the United States, civil and criminal aspects regarding mobile cramming have been addressed and prominently displayed in governmental investigations and notable legal cases. In Finland, the discussion on mobile cramming has focused solely on questions about the contractual liability of the parties involved. This article aims to bring clarity to the phenomenon by describing the potential cramming and anti-cramming methods, the chain of liability and the parties involved. The article also describes what courses of action have been taken by governmental officials when pursuing mobile cramming cases in Finland and the U.S. Due to the lack of case law in Finland, the issue is addressed from the perspective of the Competition and Consumer Authority. In conclusion, it is summarized that regardless of the preventive regulatory measures, the practice of mobile cramming still exists, and the crammers are finding new avenues for their operations through regulatory loopholes. Contractual liability for unauthorized charges has been acknowledged to be divided among the parties involved, but this alone is not sufficient to prevent mobile cramming in Finland. More attention needs to be paid to effective preventive measures.
Integrated Nutrient Management for Lentil Cultivation: Improving Soil Fertility, Nutrient Content, and Economic Returns
Authors:   Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar - Delhi, Grand Trunk Road, Phagwara, Punjab, India, Dahal Bimesh , Bag Animesh Ghosh , Raut Sabina ,   Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar - Delhi, Grand Trunk Road, Phagwara, Punjab,India
Published: September 2024

Context: -Overuse of chemical fertilizers reduces soil fertility, which highlights the need to switch to integrated farming practices for sustainable growth. Purpose: – A field experiment was conducted to analyse the effects of various integrated nutrient management strategies on soil fertility generally, nutrient level fluctuations in the soil, plant uptake, and nutrient content and economic consequences in lentil farming. Method: – Eight different treatments representing various nutrient sources were used in the experiment, which used a Randomized Block Design. Each treatment had three replications. Result: – The results indicated that there was no significant difference among 8 different treatments for soil pH and EC. The available nitrogen, available phosphorus and available potassium in soil and content in straw and seed were found highest in T 8 while protein content in seed was also found highest in T 8 (24.85 %) followed by T 7 (24.50 %). But the economics of cultivation indicated T 4 to be the best with the highest B:C ratio (1.96). Conclusion: – The proper and balanced usage of organic and inorganic sources of nutrient increased soil accessible nutrient pool and there was abundant of the remainder of nutrient in the soil. The impact of combined RDF, rhizobium, vermicompost and FYM may be the reason in higher nutrient content in soil, plants and quality of lentil. Implication: – The practice of integrated nutrient management strategies are for improving lentil cultivation's soil fertility, nutrient uptake, protein content, and overall economic viability.
ZENCİR USÛLÜNDE ve BESTE FORMUNDAKİ ESERLERİN İNŞÂ RÜKÜNLERİ
Authors: Bol Yasin , Düzbaş Meriç
Published: September 2024

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Zencir Usûlünü, bileşik bir usûl olmasına rağmen zaman sayısı bakımından Türk Müziğinin en büyük usûlü olarak kabul etmek mümkündür. Nitekim bu en büyük usûl olma vasfı Zencir Usûllü Besteleri, Klasik Fasıl Takımı sıralamasındaki Beste Formunun öncelikli konumu da düşünüldüğünde bestekârı ve hatta icrâcıları için bir prestij eser konumuna getirmektedir. TRT TSM Sözlü Eserler Repertuvarı, mevcut Türk Müziği Nota Arşivleri ve diğer şahsî nota arşivlerinde tespit edilebilen Zencir Beste sayısı 83 adettir. 61 Bestenin 17. ve 19. Yüzyıllar arasında, 16 Bestenin 19. Yüzyılın ikinci yarısıyla 20. Yüzyılın ilk yarısında, 6 Bestenin ise 20. ve 21. Yüzyılda bestelendiği tespit edilmiştir. Bu veriler Zencir Usûlünde ve Beste Formunda eser üretim sayısının artık durma noktasına geldiğini göstermektedir. Bu durumda Türk Müziği için gerekli olan, bir miktar irtibâtımızın koptuğu köklü müzik geleneğimiz ile tekrar irtibâta geçip üretim sürecini başlatmaktır. Yapmış olduğumuz bu çalışma tamâmıyle tekrar üretim sürecini başlatabilmek adına yapılmıştır. Daha önce Zencir Bestelere yönelik bazı çalışmalar yapılmıştır. Ancak bu çalışmaların tamamı kısıtlı örneklemlerde yapılmış çalışmalar olduğundan genel hakkında bu çalışmalar üzerinden bilimsel bir yargıya varmak mümkün olamamaktadır.
Bu çalışmada ulaşılabilen tüm Zencir Bestelerin yapı özellikleri, anlama ve yaratma sürecindeki ilgililere Form-Biçim ve Güfte-Biçim olmak üzere iki ayrı başlık ve aşamada izâh edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak Zencir Bestelerde 7 farklı Form-Biçim ve 6 farklı vezin kalıbında 23 farklı Güfte-Biçim kullanılmış olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bestelerin bu iki başlık özelinde şema ve tabloları oluşturulmuş, değerlendirmelerin tamamı, detayların yaratıcı kâbiliyeti baskılamasına izin vermeyecek şekilde anlaşılır ve son olarak tekrar üretime geçilmesine fayda sağlayacağını düşündüğümüz bir klavuz biçiminde tasarlanmıştır.