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Pembangunan Komuniti Dan Usaha Dakwah Era Pasca Covid-19: Inisiatif Projek Masa@Sungai Nibong [Community Development And Da'wah Efforts Post Covid-19: The Masa@Sungai Nibong Project Initiative]
Authors: Ammar Amirul , Mohamed Saniff Shereeza
Published: August 2024

Makmal Sosio-Akademik di Mukim 12 Daerah Barat Daya, Pulau Pinang, Sungai Nibong, Pulau Pinang (MASA@Sungai Nibong) merupakan sebuah projek pembangunan komuniti amnya untuk memperkasakan asnaf (fakir dan miskin) daripada kepompong kedaifan di salah sebuah pangsapuri di Pulau Pinang. Projek MASA@Sungai Nibong ini merupakan projek perintis yang menyaksikan usaha sama di antara Pusat Kajian Pengurusan Pembangunan Islam (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dan Zakat Pulau Pinang (ZPP) dalam membangun satu komuniti Islam di bandar yang lestari dan berdaya saing. Sebahagian daripada pangsapuri tersebut dihuni oleh kelompok asnaf yang terpilih untuk projek tersebut dan dikenali sebagai Komuniti MASA@Sungai Nibong. Tatkala di era Covid-19, kepelbagaian peringkat umur dalam komuniti tersebut terkesan dengan beberapa aspek kehidupan seperti ekonomi dan sosial yang berupaya membantut iltizam perubahan hidup mereka. Projek tersebut di pangsapuri berkenaan menerusi usaha dakwahnya yang tersendiri telah menjalankan beberapa inisiatif demi kelangsungan program pembangunan asnaf sepanjang tempoh pandemik Covid-19 dan selepasnya. Kajian ini mengenalpasti usaha-usaha dakwah yang dilaksanakan seterusnya menganalisis sejauh mana penglibatan asnaf berhubung dengan usaha-usaha dakwah ini. Kajian ini bersifat kualitatif dengan melakukan pemerhatian sebagai kaedah asas untuk pengumpulan data menerusi pemantauan program dan aktiviti yang disertai dan temubual bersama Ketua Komuniti. Kajian ini mendapati usaha dakwah projek tersebut yang dipelopori oleh ISDEV dengan sokongan padu ZPP tidak terhenti dek pandemik Covid-19 malah dengan rancaknya beradaptasi dengan kelaziman baharu dan dapat diteruskan pasca Covid-19. Bermula dengan perancangan rapi, usaha dakwah melalui pelbagai program telah dikelompokkan kepada beberapa kategori dan peringkat umur sesuai keperluan pembangunan insaniah setiap golongan yang diadakan secara berkala sesuai norma baharu. Penemuan dalam Projek yang masih bergiat dijalankan ini, boleh dijadikan sebagai kerangka asas dalam usaha-usaha dakwah dalam mencapai pembangunan komuniti Islam yang lebih baik.
ANALISA PENGARUH PARTIAL DISCHARGE DAN TAN δ TERHADAP UMUR ISOLASI BELITAN STATOR AKIBAT IKATAN KUMPARAN GENERATOR LONGGAR
Authors: Amir Mohammad , Juliawan I Wayan Angga
Published: August 2024

Permasalahan yang sering menjadi faktor penyebab dari kegagalan atau breakdown pada generator terjadi pada belitan Stator. Banyak faktor yang menjadi penyebab kualitas isolasi generator menurun, seperti faktor tekanan yang bersifat electric, thermal, dan mekanis. Generator GT 2.3 terindikasi mengalami permasalahan adanya temuan ikatan longgar pada bagian End Winding saat pengecekan visual setelah pull out rotor. Data hasil pengujian elektrik sebelum perbaikan menunjukan nilai Partial Discharge Fasa W cukup tinggi sebesar 135,68 nC dengan standar nilai Partial Discharge maksimum adalah 15 nC. Setelah dilakukan perbaikan ikatan longgar pada End Winding seluruh fasa, nilai pengujian Partial Discharge khususnya fasa W turun menjadi 0,61 nC. Dengan perhitungan menggunakan metode D Maps dan didukung parameter data-data pengujian elektrik sebelum perbaikan diperoleh nilai sisa tegangan tembus isolasi generator GT 2.3 sebesar 38,75 %. Nilai ini berada dibawah standart minimum yaitu sebesar 40 % menurut Stator Insulation Requirment MELCO. Mengacu dengan hasil pengujian elektrik khususnya Partial Discharge Offline pasca perbaikan yang sudah baik, maka dilakukan perhitungan estimasi sisa umur isolasi belitan Generator GT 2.3 dengan metode Equivalen Operating Hours. Diperoleh nilai sisa tegangan tembus isolasi sebesar 77,26 % dan estimasi sisa umur isolasi Generator GT 23 adalah 19 tahun lagi, dengan asumsi generator beroperasi continuous running.
Factors Influencing Access of Government Agricultural Extension Services Among Banana Farmers in Lyantonde District, Uganda
Authors: Mary Kyarisiima , Kalibwani Rebecca Mutebi , Benard Tumusiime
Published: August 2024

In Uganda, the agriculture extension program has been the main conduit for disseminating information on farm technologies, support rural adult learning, and assist farmers in developing their farm technical and managerial skills. It is expected that extension programs will help increase farm productivity, farm revenue, reduce poverty and minimize food insecurity. In this study, we estimate the effects of extension services on farm income with reference to Government Agricultural Extension Services (GAES) delivered by Ministry of Agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries (MAAIF). The study used cross-section research design to randomly select and collect data from 165 banana farmers from Lyantonde subcounty. The collected data was entered and later analyzed using R software version 4.4.0. The results reveal that more than half of the banana farmers (58.2%) were accessing government agricultural extension services (GAESs), significantly higher than those not having access. Using binary logistic regression model, only two factors; - access to agricultural credit (p = 0.006) and membership to a farmer association (p<0.001) were found to significantly affect farmers’ access to GAES. The study findings point the critical role of farmer associations as well as access to agricultural credit to banana farmers in agricultural extension. It is, therefore, recommended that formation of farmer association be given a top priority as it helps in reducing the extension-to-farmer ratio for efficient and effective agricultural extension service delivery
Influence of Entrepreneurship Knowledge on Employability of TVET Graduates in Tanzania: The Moderating Role of Self-Efficacy
Authors: Waziri Mahija , Ngaruko Deus , Ngatuni Proches
Published: August 2024

This paper is based on the study aimed to examine the influence of entrepreneurship knowledge on employability among TVET graduates in Tanzania and the moderating role of Self-Efficacy. The study was guided by human capital and self-efficacy theories.  An explanatory research design was employed, and data was collected using a structured questionnaire administered on a sample of 353 graduates from TVET institutions by a Kobo toolbox. Structural Equation Modelling was used for data analysis. The finding of the study revealed a positive and significant relationship between entrepreneurship knowledge and employability of graduates. Furthermore, a multi-group moderation analysis indicated that, the relationship was positive and significantly stronger in the group with high self-efficacy but it was insignificant relationship in the group with low self-efficacy. Therefore, the education policy makers, curriculum developers and TVET institutions in Tanzania should emphasize on programs that will improve graduates’ entrepreneurship knowledge such as recognizing business resources, financial resources, and use of technology in business, ability to target customers, understanding of tax laws and regulations in business as well as improving sales and creation of market plan.  The study also concluded the effect on entrepreneurship knowledge on employability is improved when self-efficacy is increased, calling for measures to raise graduates’ self-efficacy
Smoothing of the Noisy Lithium-ion Battery Surface Temperature Data Based on Savitzky–Golay (SG) Filter
Authors: Hossea Jordan H. , Greyson Kenedy
Published: August 2024

As the charging current and surrounding temperatures rise concurrently in an electric vehicle's (EV) battery pack, the battery temperature increases abruptly beyond safe limits. The battery is susceptible to triggering thermal runaway at higher temperatures, leading to battery damage and even an explosion. The control system depends on these measurement data from the sensors to prevent dangerous situations and maximize the performance and cycle life of batteries. However, traditional noisy temperature measurement sensors in a real application, such as thermistors and thermocouples, are extensively used. In this paper, the experimental setup, the heat pipe-based battery thermal management system (BTMS) was designed and experimented with high input power. The battery was sandwiched with heat pipes, and heated at 30, 40, 50, and 60 W. The Savitzky-Golay filter technique is applied to the noisy temperature data of the surface temperature of the lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) used to estimate the condition of the battery. According to this study, the start-up time parameter in battery thermal management can be controlled by the Savitzky-Golay filter. This will attenuate random temperature fluctuations of battery temperature noise and avoid the cooling system from being falsely triggered. The results are measured by the signal-to-noise (SNR) to demonstrate the ability of the Savitzky-Golay filter to eliminate noise
Investigating Graduate Youth Unemployment in Puntland: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Authors: Ahmed Mohamed
Published: August 2024

Globally, youth unemployment is a serious problem that affects political stability and socioeconomic growth. In Puntland, a semi-autonomous area in northeastern Somalia, this study investigates the problem of graduate youth unemployment, concentrating on its causes, effects, and possible solutions. Many Puntland graduates have significant obstacles in finding work, despite greater access to education and increasing participation in postsecondary institutions. This underscores a serious mismatch between the demands of the labor market and educational attainment. Beyond just personal difficulties, unemployment has a negative impact on the economy, productivity, social inequity, and political instability. This study uses a mixed-methods approach to collect data from 582 respondents, including stakeholders, policymakers, and graduates. The main causes of unemployment, according to the findings, are a lack of job prospects, a mismatch in skills, unstable economic conditions, and a lack of work experience. The study emphasizes the detrimental effects that unemployment has on graduates' social, mental, and financial well-being; many of them think about leaving their home country in search of better prospects. Addressing graduate youth unemployment in Puntland requires complete policy reforms, educational enhancements, and strategic investments in job-creating sectors. Among the suggestions are matching educational programs to industry demands, encouraging career services, encouraging entrepreneurship, and supporting vocational training. To foster an environment that is conducive to long-term economic growth and the generation of jobs, cooperation between government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector is essential. The objective of this research is to enhance policy discussions and stimulate practical approaches to mitigate graduate joblessness, hence promoting Puntland's sustainable growth
Conference Planning and Management: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future
Authors: Malcolm Wayne
Published: August 2024

Conference planning and management is a major task that requires a dedicated team of people. Many challenges can occur in conference and academic event planning that can confound organizers who are planning their first event to people who have been planning events for years. This article expands on identified challenges and proposed solutions from a forum of JALT conference organizers. It also explores the future of event planning with the framing that conferences post-pandemic will involve different expectations that include implementing new features that balance the latest video conferencing technology while supporting the unique advantages of in-person professional development.

学会の企画・運営は、専任のチームを必要とする大きな仕事です。学会や学術イベントの企画には、初めてイベントを企画するオーガナイザーから、何年もイベントを企画してきた経験者までが戸惑うような多くの課題が起こりうる。この記事では、JALTの大会オーガナイザーによるフォーラムで明らかになった課題と解決策の提案について解説する。また、パンデミック後のカンファレンスには、最新のビデオ会議技術をバランスよく取り入れながら、対面での専門能力開発のユニークな利点をサポートする新しい機能の実装を含む、異なる期待が含まれるという枠組みで、イベント企画の将来を探る。
Using Peer-Led Evaluation in Productive and Receptive L2 Coursework
Authors: Martin Jeffrey , Oshima Sachi
Published: August 2024

Aligning student learning with second language course objectives can include considering the question of who evaluates whom. For instance, allowing students to lead evaluation or create evaluation materials provides them with opportunities to directly engage with learning goals on their own terms. Working within a supportive framework for this purpose, set up by the teacher, students follow a peer-exchange process that uniquely draws their attention to language performance through the act of evaluation. As learners compare, contrast, think, and communicate with peers, from a position of agency, they can also develop self-efficacy and metacognitive skills. The purpose of this paper is to outline how peer-led evaluation can be implemented for both productive and receptive language-focused coursework, elaborate on potential benefits for the students, and conclude with a list of practical tips that can help teachers create such coursework according to the circumstances and aims of their teaching.
第二言語学習において、学習目標に沿った学生の学びには、「誰が誰を評価するか」という考慮も必要である。例えば、学生が他の学生を評価したり、教材を作成したりすることで、学生は自ら学習目標に直接関わる機会を得ることができる。教師が設定する支援的な枠組みのなかで、学生は互いの学習成果を交換し、評価という行為を通じて互いの言語活動に注目することになる。主体的な立場から、仲間と比較・対照し、考え、コミュニケーションを取ることにより、学習者は自己効力感やメタ認知スキルを高めることもできる。本論文では、受講者主導の相互評価（peer-led evaluation）を、生産的または受動的言語スキルを対象とした授業でどのように実施できるかを概説するとともに、受講者主導の相互評価が第二言語学習者にもたらす効果を論ずる。最後に、各教師が自身の環境や授業目的に応じて、受講者主導の相互評価を授業に取り入れる際の実践的なヒントについても紹介する。
Facilitating the Development of Advanced L2 Academic Writing
Authors: Miyamoto Shannon
Published: August 2024

Composing written texts is a cognitively demanding process, even in a writer’s L1. Producing academic texts and adhering to genre conventions and reader expectations in an L2 is additionally challenging, even for those who are highly proficient in English. To explore setbacks and ways to facilitate advanced L2 academic writing proficiencies, nine L2-English students pursuing higher education degrees in English-centered programs participated in this pilot study. They completed surveys, interviews, and produced drafts of academic texts for analysis. Participants have L1 backgrounds in Cantonese, Mandarin, Indonesian, Korean and Japanese, and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate-level degrees in various programs. They are expected to produce critical essays, research papers, and theses in order to graduate. Findings from their feedback and analysis of their compositions are evaluated to determine 12 main areas of difficulty, which will serve as the foundation for future studies comparing the effectiveness of different writing methodologies.
学術的な文章を作成するには、それが筆者の第一言語であっても高い認知能力が必要とされる。そうであるならば、L2で学術的な文章を作成し、該当するジャンルの慣例を忠実に守り、読者の期待に応える文章を作成することは、たとえ英語に堪能な学習者であっても困難であろう。高度な L2 アカデミックライティング能力を促進する方法や難点を探るため、英語中心のプログラムで高等教育の学位取得を目指す 9 人の英語をL2とする学生に調査・インタビューに参加してもらい、各自に学術的文章を作成してもらった。当該学生は、広東語、北京語、インドネシア語、韓国語、日本語を第一言語とし、卒業するために評論文、研究論文、学位論文の作成が求められる大学生または大学院生である。学生からのフィードバックおよび文章分析の結果、主に12の分野で困難な要素が見いだされた。本論は学術論文作成における有効な方法論を比較検討するための今後の研究の基礎となる。
Language Learning Strategies Used by Successful English Learners
Authors: Aizawa Ayako
Published: August 2024

In this study, the author referred to an open-ended questionnaire and semi-structured interviews to explore the use of English language learning strategies by first language (L1) Japanese speakers: those recognised at a level of CEFR B2 and above. Notably, the manners of language learning strategies varies between individuals. Thus, through examining the strategies employed by successful language learners, fellow learners can potentially enhance their own language learning processes by adopting and adapting these effective strategies. Four participants took part in the study, with five kindred characteristics emerging through their demonstrations: 1) doing extensive reading and listening; 2) using the grammar translation method; 3) reading aloud; 4) creating opportunities to use English; and 5) seeking feedback.As all the participants understood the importance of selecting appropriate learning strategies, it is suggested teachers may help learners through incorporating direct strategy training in their lessons, helping them become independent learners.
本稿では英語習熟度がCEFR B2以上の日本語を第一言語とする英語学習者の英語学習方略の使用について、自由記述式の質問紙調査と半構造化インタビューを用いて明らかにする。個々人が選択する学習方略、また個々人に適した学習方略は異なるものの、英語学習成功者と呼ばれる学習者の学習方略を明らかにすることによって、英語学習者全体に応用可能な方略が見いだされることが期待できる。本研究には4名の英語学習成功者が参加し、以下の5つの学習方略が研究協力者に共通していることが分かった。すなわち、1)多聴多読、2)文法訳読法の使用、3)音読、4)英語を使う機会を自ら作ること、5)産出した英語に対してフィードバックを求めること、である。4名の協力者全員が自分に適した学習方略を選択することの重要性を理解していたことから、英語教師は授業内で学習方略に関するトレーニングを実施することで、自立した学習者を育む手助けができることが示唆された。
Facilitating the Development of Advanced L2 Academic Writing
Authors: Christopher Adam
Published: August 2024

This paper focuses on first-year university students’ perceptions of their L2 self-concept and self-efficacy in English academic writing. Data were collected at a Japanese university through 16 learning journals. Student L2 self-concept included positive, mixed, and negative self-concept descriptions, as well as stories of change. Grades, the learning environment, and social comparisons were all included in students’ descriptions. Students’ self-efficacy in their academic writing reflected a developmental stage. Students who reported higher levels of positive, emerging self-efficacy described feelings of ease when writing in academic settings. Students who reported low self-efficacy stated that academic writing was unfamiliar to them and that they required more guidance and feedback. Negative L2 self-concept appeared to be more associated with low self-efficacy in academic writing. The findings suggest that positive L2 self-concept can aid in the development of self-efficacy in English academic writing.
本論では、英語のアカデミック・ライティングする日本の大学 1 年生の L2 自己概念と自己効力感についての認識を調査した。16 の学習日誌を通じ 収集されたデータによると、学生の L2 の自己概念には、肯定的、混合的、否定的な説明と、変化の記述が見られ、そのすべてに成績、学習環境、社会的比較が含まれていた。 アカデミック・ライティングに対する学生の自己効力感は、発達段階を反映し、より高いレベルの肯定的な自己効力感を報告した学生は、学術的な環境で文章を書くのが楽だと述べた。一方、自己効力感が低いと報告した学生は、アカデミック・ライティングには馴染みがなく、より多くの指導とフィードバックが必要であると述べた。L2 の否定的な自己概念は、アカデミック・ライティングにおける自己効力感の低さと関連しているようだ。 結果は、肯定的な L2 自己概念が、英語での論文作成における自己効力感の発達に役立つことを示唆している。
Using Identity-Based Motivation to Enhance Future Self-Continuity
Authors: Kobayashi Jeanette
Published: August 2024

The relevance of the future self and future self-continuity (FSC) in making better choices and goal achievement is appearing more in education, yet classes and courses that incorporate these concepts are not widespread. Identity-based motivation (IBM) proposes that people understand their situations and difficulties in ways connected to their current, active identities, and that these identities can be influenced by interventions (Oyserman, 2015). A 15-week English language content course was designed using IBM interventions at a private university in Japan aimed at helping students feel more connected to their future selves. The results suggest that IBM interventions may have helped students to reflect on their future selves and assisted them in imagining those selves more vividly and positively in specific ways, though further research is needed to make firm conclusions.
未来の自己と未来の自己連続性が、より良い選択やゴール達成とどのように関連しているかが教育界で注目されつつあるが、これらの概念を取り入れた授業やコースはまだ多く見られない。アイデンティティに基づく動機づけ理論（IBM）によると、人は目の前の状況や困難を、その時点でのアイデンティティで解釈し、それに合致した方法で行動を起こすと説明され、そのアイデンティティは教育的介入によって影響を受ける可能性が示唆されている（Oyserman, 2015）。そこで本研究では、受講生がアイデンティティを通して未来の自己とのつながりをより強く感じ、困難な課題を未来の自己に必要なものと解釈するように設計された１５週間の大学英語コースを教育的介入として、その効果を質問紙で検証した。その結果、IBMを用いた教育的介入は、受講生たちが未来の自己について深く内省することを促し、未来の自己をより鮮明に肯定的に捉えることに役立つことが示唆された。
Enhancing Capacity to Speak through Scaffolding and Task Repetition in Japanese EFL Classrooms
Authors: Yi Lin
Published: August 2024

This study explores students’ Capacity to Speak (CTS), an extension of Willingness to Communicate (WTC), focusing on the correlation between CTS and speaking task scaffolding. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research identifies a correlation between students’ CTS and the complexity of activities. Notably, activities perceived as low complexity, such as reading aloud and pair conversations, corresponded to higher CTS, except answering simple questions from the instructor, which resulted in the lowest perceived CTS for students, possibly due to fear of negative evaluation and social anxiety. This study reveals students’ perceptions of different speaking tasks and emphasizes the importance of the Task-Supported Language Teaching (TSLT) approach in enhancing communicative competence and classroom interaction. The findings have implications for the design of language learning tasks, particularly in activating students’ schemata through task repetition, fostering teacher-student relationships through small talk, and enhancing group dynamics in group-based activities.
本研究は、コミュニケーション意欲（Willingness to Communicate）の延長線上にある学生の話す能力（Capacity to Speak、以下CTS）に焦点化し、CTSとスピーキング・タスクにおける足場作りとの関連性を調査するものである。混合研究法を用い、学生のCTSとアクティビティの複雑さとの間に相関関係があることを見いだした。特に、音読やペアでの会話のような複雑性が低いと認識されるアクティビティは、学生のCTSが高い傾向にあるが、教師からの簡単な質問に回答するアクティビティは、否定的な評価への恐れや社交不安が要因となり、最も低いCTSを示す結果となった。本研究は、様々なスピーキング・タスクに対する学生の認識を明らかにし、日本の大学におけるコミュニケーション能力の発達とクラスでの相互交流を強調する。加えて、サポートやタスク支援型言語教育、タスクの反復とCTS、教師と学生の関係促進、グループベースの活動におけるグループ・ダイナミクスの強化にも示唆を与えるものである。
Issues in Defining and Measuring Mindsets and Other Psychological Phenomena
Authors: Collett Paul
Published: August 2024

In research of such psychological phenomena as mindsets it has been argued that researchers are prone to various methodological and theoretical missteps that can weaken the validity and reliability of research conclusions. This paper serves as a brief overview of some of the issues that have been facing researchers in psychology, and which are seen to be contributing to a theory crisis in psychology. Problems concerning defining and measuring psychological phenomena, the validity of operationalized constructs, and the implications of methodological missteps on research outcomes are discussed. These are all issues arising from an orthodoxy in research which adheres to questionable empiricist methodologies grounded in logical positivist conceptions of the research process. As it is likely the same state of affairs will arise when researching these phenomena in relation to language learning, the aim is to explicate some suggestions into how methodologically-sound research may be conducted and proceed.
マインドセットのような心理現象の研究において、研究者は様々な方法論的・理論的誤謬を犯しがちであり、それが研究結論の妥当性や信頼性を弱めていると論じられてきた。本稿は、心理学の研究者が直面し、心理学における理論の危機を助長していると考えられている問題のいくつかを簡単に概観したものである。心理学的現象の定義と測定に関する問題、運用化された構成概念の妥当性、そして方法論的な誤謬が研究成果に与える影響について論じている。これらはすべて、研究プロセスに関する論理実証主義的な概念に基づく、疑わしい経験主義的な方法論に固執する研究の正統性から生じる問題である。言語学習に関連するこれらの現象を研究する際にも、同じような状況が生じる可能性が高いため、方法論的に健全な研究をどのように実施し、進めていくべきかについて、いくつかの示唆を述べることを目的とする。
The Effect of Diamond Fraud on Academic Fraud Behavior
Authors: Siti Salwawati  , Muhamad Nur Afif  , Yoyok Priyo Hutomo
Published: August 2024

The study aims to address the impact of Pressure, Opportunity, Rationalization, and Capability on academic cheating behavior with academic integrity as moderated variables on scholarship students at Economic and Business Faculty, Djuanda University. The study was a descriptive quantitative study that used primary data with a number of 106 students obtained with saturated sampling techniques. The data analysis techniques performed in this study are either MRA or moderated regression analysis made using SPSS. Studies have concluded that Pressure, Rationalization, and Capability have an impact on academic cheating behavior, while Opportunity has no effect on academic cheating behavior. Furthermore, Rationalizing also has an effect on academic cheating behavior with academic integrity as moderate variables, while Pressure, Opportunity, and Capability have no effect on academic cheating behavior with academic integrity as a moderation variable.
The Effect of Auditor Ethics, Motivation and Competence on Auditor Performance
Authors: Apriani Harahap Nur Fitri , Ade Budi Setiawan  , Maria Magdalena Melani
Published: August 2024

This study aims to explore the influence of ethics, motivation, and competence on auditor performance at the Bogor City Inspectorate. The background of this study is based on the phenomenon where auditors do not always comply with the applicable code of ethics, and the supervision system requires further evaluation. This study adopts a quantitative method, using a questionnaire as a data collection instrument distributed to 40 internal auditors at the Bogor City Inspectorate. The variables analyzed include auditor ethics, motivation, and competence as independent variables, and auditor performance as the dependent variable. The results of the study indicate that ethics, motivation, and competence simultaneously have a significant influence on auditor performance, as indicated by the results of the F test with a calculated F value of 40.410, greater than the F table of 2.866, and a significance of 0.000. Partially, ethics and competence have a positive influence on auditor performance, while motivation has a negative influence. This study concludes that improving ethics, directed motivation, and adequate competence are very important in improving auditor performance in the government environment, especially at the Bogor City Inspectorate.
Green Accounting to Supporting Sustainable Development Goals of Tourism Objects in Bandar Lampung
Authors: Putri Rosydalina
Published: August 2024

Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 46 of 2017 requires all business sectors to implement environmental instruments in their economic activities. This is in line with the global action formed by the UN in 2015 to be able to realize the sustainability development goals in 2030. The tourism sector is one of the places that can educate the public in environmental conservation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of green accounting and identify the extent of the role of green accounting in supporting the sustainability development goals at tourist attractions in Bandar Lampung. The design of this study is qualitative with documents, observations and interviews in data collection. The sample of this study amounted to 11 tourist attractions in Bandar Lampung that have made financial records according to PSAK no. 1 and applied the principles of green accounting in their financial records. The findings in this study state that the implementation of green accounting in tourist parks in Bandar Lampung has been implemented well and in accordance with the provisions for recording costs in green accounting. However, in the implementation there are still several indicators that have not been met. With the implementation of the green accounting concept in its financial records, tourist attractions in Bandar Lampung have an important role in supporting the SDGs goals that have been set by the world.
Strategies to Improve Employee Motivation and Performance Through the Employee Engagement Program
Authors: Nendi Ikhsan , Abdurokhim  , Askarno
Published: August 2024

Employee motivation and performance are two important factors that determine the success of a company. Motivated and high-performing employees will produce high productivity and help the company achieve its goals. However, in reality, not all employees are always motivated and high performing. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of employee engagement programs on employee motivation and performance. This research uses quantitative research methods. The approach used is a case study. Data collection techniques in this research are literature study and questionnaires. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using the SPSS program. The results of the research show that the employee management program has a positive and significant effect on the motivation and performance of employees at Company X. The employee engagement program is an effective strategy for increasing the motivation and performance of employees at Company Work.
The Effect of the Amount and Term of Credit and the Debtor's Business Income on the Repayment of People's Business Credit
Authors: Raihan Muhammad , Susandra Farizka , Anwar Saepul
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of the loan amount, loan term, and debtor's business income on the repayment of People's Business Credit (KUR) at Bank BRI Unit Cijeruk, Bogor, with the account officer as a moderating variable. Credit repayment refers to the debtor's ability to repay the loan, which affects credit collectability. The study population consists of 2,589 debtors registered at Bank BRI Unit Cijeruk in 2023. From this population, 104 debtors were selected as samples using purposive sampling techniques. The analytical tools used in this study are logistic regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results indicate that the loan amount, loan term, and debtor's business income have a significant impact on KUR repayment. Furthermore, the account officer, as a moderating variable, is proven to moderate the effect of the debtor's business income on KUR repayment. However, the account officer does not moderate the effect of the loan amount and loan term on KUR repayment. These findings highlight the importance of the role of account officers in enhancing the effectiveness of KUR repayment, particularly in the context of the debtor's business income, while they do not provide a moderating effect on the loan amount and loan term.
The Seal of the Phanariot Prince Constantine Ypsilantis as Voivod of Moldavia
Authors: Fuchs Oliver
Published: August 2024

This paper presents the hitherto unpublished seal of the Phanariot-Greek
Voivod of Moldavia Constantine Ypsilantis (r. 1799-1801) in its historical
and sigillographic context. While the focus lies on Moldavia, seals from the
other Danubian Principality Wallachia will also serve as items for comparison.
The aim is to describe the seal as set in the sigillographic tradition of the area
and at the same time analyzing its peculiarities, including the protective box.
Ypsilantis reign is set towards the end of Ottoman rule in the Moldavia and
Wallachia, in a time of increasing Western and Russian influence, but the seal is
firmly embedded in the tradition of voievodal titulary and the heraldry of the
time. However, differences between the heraldic depictions on the seal and its
protective lid show that even in a princely court around 1800, quite important
variations such as the missing of some symbols on the arms were permissible.
“Struma”: The Destiny of a Tragedy. A Revised Perspective
Authors: Irimia Maria Madalina
Published: August 2024

Using new and previously-published sources, including archival documents and family testimonies, this article revises the common view of the 1942 Struma disaster, the sinking of a ship carrying 769 people, mostly Jewish emigrants from Romania to Palestine. It attempts to reconstruct how the Struma emigration was organized, and who was involved in procuring the ship. It additionally outlines the biographies of several of the victims,
as well as individuals who did not board the ship. The article also examines the involvement of victims’ families in the commemoration of the disaster in Romania and Israel. It supplements existing secondary literature on the Struma by clarifying certain aspects of the events, namely the number of victims, their geographical and family backgrounds, and interactions between authorities and organizers of the Struma emigration.
An Outline of the History of Poles in Kishinev (1863-1918): Contribution to the Discussion
Authors: Swiech Wojciech Adam
Published: August 2024

The main goal of this article is to present the most important events in the social life of the Polish population who lived in Kishinev in the years 1863-1918 (this place was then part of the Russian Empire, which was reflected in the name of the city). The text presents the organizational development of Poles from Kishinev, who, having limited financial resources, set themselves the task of helping the poor and tried to develop education in Polish language. The article also presents the profiles of selected artists of Polish origin
(Eugenia Maleszewska and Władimir Okuszko) who undoubtedly contributed to the development of culture in Kishinev. When preparing this text, the author also read the press from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, which allowed him to select useful, and sometimes perhaps previously unknown, information and expand on some issues.
Determination of Knowledge of Patients Regarding Psoriasis
Authors: Maria Khalid  , Rabia Ishfaq  , Sana Younas  , Komal Shehzade  , Hasan Khalid  , Qurat ul Ain Zulfi
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:
Psoriasis, a chronic, non-communicable skin condition, significantly impacts patients' quality of life. This study aimed to assess the knowledge levels among psoriasis patients, categorized into adequate, moderately adequate, and inadequate, to identify educational needs and opportunities for improved patient education.
METHODOLOGY:
This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Dermatology, Imran Idrees Hospital, affiliated with Sialkot Medical College, from October 2023 to February 2024. It involved 218 patients aged 16-60 years, diagnosed with psoriasis for over a year. Knowledge levels were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire, with scores ≥7 out of 10 considered adequate knowledge.
RESULTS:
Out of the participants, 57.8% had inadequate knowledge about psoriasis, 32.6% had moderately adequate knowledge, and only 9.6% had adequate knowledge. The analysis showed no significant differences in knowledge levels across age, gender, duration of disease, education, and economic status (p-value > 0.05).
CONCLUSION:
The study revealed a significant gap in the knowledge about psoriasis among patients, emphasizing the obligation for routine patient education and counseling. This approach could improve treatment adherence and outcomes, reducing misconceptions and treatment discontinuation.
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among the teaching faculty of Allama Iqbal Medical College and Jinnah Hospital Lahore
Authors: Roomi Mudassar Ali , Kamran Haneen , Bilal Ahmad , Minhas Umm-e-Aimen , Tahira Sameen , Zafar Hafiz Muhammad Qasim
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Metabolic syndrome and its components are established risk factors for type-2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. The Objectives of the current study were to assess the mean values of cardiometabolic risk factors and anthropometric parameters among the teaching faculty of Allama Iqbal Medical College and Jinnah Hospital Lahore (AIMC/JHL). To investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components.
METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2022 to July 2023 at AIMC/JHL. Faculty members (n=115), aged 30-60, were recruited by convenience sampling from basic and clinical departments. Metabolic syndrome was defined by ATP-III criteria. Means of quantitative variables were compared by student t-test. Chi-square was used to determine associations between nominal variables.  
RESULTS: Mean values of arterial blood pressure were significantly higher in males than females. Fasting hyperglycemia was present in 38.3% of participants. Decreased HDL, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and central obesity were found in 65.2%, 24.3%, 34.8%, and 74.8% of participants, respectively. The prevalence of low HDL and central obesity was significantly higher among females; however, hypertriglyceridemia and hypertension were more prevalent among males. A significant correlation (r=0.241) was observed (p=0.009) between age and waist circumference. Pre-metabolic syndrome and metabolic syndrome were present in 38.3% and 43.5% of participants, respectively.
CONCLUSION: An alarmingly high prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components was observed among healthcare professionals who endeavor to treat similar diseases. This irony underscores the need for increased awareness and routine screening of metabolic syndrome among healthcare professionals
Institutional Barriers to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programs
Authors: Ahmad Maaz , Laraib Qamar  , H.M. Owais Nasim  , Rab Nawaz Lodhi  , Usman Ashraf  , Saeed Shafi
Published: August 2024

Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programs aim to support the career progression of faculty members by leveraging their professional experiences, theoretical knowledge, research, and professionalism with colleagues. These programs enhance skills, knowledge, and competencies throughout a faculty career. However, institutional barriers such as heavy workloads and limited resources can hinder the effectiveness of CPD programs. Faculty training enables them to address concerns, be aware of their teaching assumptions, and foster a positive educational environment. It requires reflection, openness to new ideas, and intellectual work for professional growth. This study’s objective was to determine the frequencies of Institutional Barriers faced by faculty to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programs.
METHODOLOGY:
In this research, we used an observational study design. Purposive sampling was employed to collect the responses. A total of 229 participants responded. Data were entered and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 26 software. A pilot study was conducted to measure reliability. Frequencies were measured, and associations between categorical variables were determined using the Pearson Chi-Square Test.
RESULTS:
Significant associations of almost all the identified institutional barriers were observed with academic positions whereas the majority of the barriers demonstrated no association with gender and specialty.
CONCLUSION:
Academic position is the most important factor identified in our study, showing strong associations with almost all the institutional barriers studied. By creating a supportive environment and promoting continuous learning, institutions can empower faculty members to engage in CPD activities and enhance their professional development.
Response of the intravenous versus oral antibiotic regimen in brucellosis bacteremia.
Authors: Dr. Imran Nazir  , Mohammed A Al-Matrafi  , Bashal Fozya Bashir , Aboelazm Dr. Ahmed Farouk , Dr. Waleed Amasaib Mohammed Ahmed
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: More than 500,000 new cases are reported globally annually.  The World Health Organization recommends doxycycline with rifampicin or an aminoglycoside for brucellosis bacteremia. Some experts prefer to use doxycycline and rifampicin. We aimed to observe the response rate of intravenous versus oral anti-brucella therapy regimens in brucellosis bacteremia patients and compare the frequency of side effects and complications in both groups.
METHODOLOGY: This observational study included adult brucellosis bacteremia patients treated in a hospital in Makkah, KSA for four years. According to the method of treatment (oral versus IV antibiotics), patients were grouped into two categories. Following the treatment, all these patients’ records were evaluated. The negative blood culture was the primary endpoint whereas complications and all-cause mortality were secondary endpoints. The chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and Mann-Whitney U test were applied accordingly to analyze the two groups’ characteristics.
RESULTS: A total of 93 cases were enrolled, the majority were males i.e., 64 (68.8%); with a mean age group (44.33 ±19.22 years). In total, 37 (39.8%) of patients were given IV regimens and the remaining 56 (60.2%) of patients were given oral regimens. Follow-up negative blood culture after 4 weeks was 90.3% (n = 84). The recovery rate was 93.5% (n = 87). No death was reported over this period. No difference was observed (P-value 0.309) between the oral and IV treatment regimens regarding the blood culture negativity.
CONCLUSION: Oral doxycycline-rifampicin (DR) and IV gentamicin-doxycycline-rifampicin (GDR) regimens have similar response rates in bacteremia brucellosis.
Environmental Stewardship and Financial Risk Disclosure Industrial Goods Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Emenyi Emmanuel O.
Published: August 2024

This study examined the effect of environmental stewardship on financial risk disclosure of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives include; to examine the effect of water protection stewardship on financial risk disclosure of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria; to evaluate how air protection stewardship affect the quality of financial risk disclosure of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria and to assess the effect of Land protection stewardship on financial risk disclosure of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. The study used ex-post facto research design. Findings revealed that; there is a negative and significant relationship between air protection stewardship and the financial risk disclosure of industrial goods companies in Nigeria; there is a positive impact of water protection disclosures stewardship on the financial risk disclosure of industrial goods companies in Nigeria and the result of the analysis showed a beta coefficient of 0.072 for land protection stewardship disclosure. This implies that 7.2% of the variation in financial risk disclosure in the industrial goods companies is accounted for by land protection stewardship disclosures. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that the effect of environmental stewardship on financial risk disclosure of the industrial goods companies in Nigeria is significant. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made; the management of the industrial goods companies should disclose their water protection stewardship activities in their financial statement. This will boast the confidence of all stakeholders in the industrial goods sector; the amount of disclosures on the land protection stewardship activities of the firms should be increased as this will increase the financial risk disclosure of the selected industrial goods firms and the companies should put in place adequate cost control mechanism to ensure air protection stewardship cost does not significantly deplete the financial risk disclosure of the industrial goods firms in Nigeria.
Advancements in Robotics Process Automation: A Novel Model with Enhanced Empirical Validation and Theoretical Insights
Authors: Pandy Gokul , Jayaram Vivekananda , Krishnappa Manjunatha Sughaturu , Ingole Balaji Shesharao , Ganeeb Koushik Kumar , Joseph Shenson
Published: August 2024

Robotics Process Automation (RPA) is revolutionizing business operations by significantly enhancing efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence across various industries. This manuscript delivers a comprehensive review of recent advancements in RPA technologies and proposes a novel model designed to elevate RPA capabilities. Incorporating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, advanced machine learning algorithms, and strategic integration frameworks, the proposed model aims to push RPA’s boundaries. The paper includes a detailed analysis of functionalities, implementation strategies, and expanded empirical validation through rigorous testing across multiple industries. Theoretical insights underpin the model’s design, offering a robust framework for its application. Limitations of current models are critically discussed, and future research directions are outlined to guide the next wave of RPA innovation. This study offers valuable guidance for practitioners and researchers aiming to advance RPA technology and its applications.
From Self-Awareness/Perceptions to Future Directions: Analyzing Learning Styles and Attitudes of University Students
Authors: Ramos Ian Done D. , Angus Josephine G.
Published: August 2024

When identifying learning styles, attitudes, and self-awareness/perceptions for future directions in mastering English language skills, it is important to take into account psychological and sociolinguistic elements as well as other external factors that can impact students’ abilities and understanding. This study employed a Likert-based survey approach to examine significant challenges encountered by students, and the quantitative and qualitative findings were analyzed and interpreted by the professors. The researchers were able to observe that visual aids, class participation, positive attitudes in academic activities, positive attitudes towards other students' contributions and non-verbal reactions, and being team players are important factors in achieving success in the classroom. It was evident that students showed moderate performance in these areas. However, the researchers, who are an English language educator and a psychologist, still view the students' individual and group evaluation feedback as a way to create support methods for boosting student engagement and personal development, ultimately leading to higher ratings, and for encouraging reflective practice among professors.
The Influence of Social Capital and Farmers’ Specific Factors on the Poverty of Rural Farm Households in Akwa Ibom, State, Nigeria
Authors: Edet Glory E. , Akpan Sunday B. , Udo Udoro J.
Published: August 2024

This study analyzed the effect of social capital and other relevant factors on poverty of farm households and identified constraints militating against effective social capital formation among poor rural farm households belonging to associations in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was utilized to choose 180 rural farm households within the research location. The FGT methodology was used to generate indices of poverty. Descriptive statistics, Tobit model and factor analytical procedures were employed to analyze the objectives of the study. The estimated model showed high degree of fitness, thus justifying the estimation method used. The results revealed that, the following social capitals: farm size acquired from the association, income derived from membership of association, number of visits of extension agents, interest amount paid on loan acquired from association, fertilizer, seeds, pesticides and farm land acquired from the association have a significant negative relationship with the poverty of rural farm households in the study area. By implication, increase in the stock of these social capitals by poor farm households would significantly enhance the reduction of poverty depth among them. Moreover, other factors which affected farm household poverty status were sex of household heads, age, household size, years of formal education, farm income and ownership of assets. The results also found 8 categories of constraints militating against effective social capital formation among poor rural farm households. The constraints categories are: leadership, management style and low income; financial constraint and unconcerned attitude of members towards group activities; executive characters; ineffective coordination and unfair distribution of benefits to members; lack of seriousness of members; poverty; illiteracy and incompetence as well as defaults and partiality. From the result, it is concluded that social capital accumulations reduce the probability of being poor. Based on the high percentage of poverty prevalence in the State, it is concluded that poverty is endemic in the rural areas of Akwa Ibom State and specifically among farm households. This study lends support to recent emphasis on investing in social capital as a major means of poverty reduction in the rural areas.