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PROPOSALS REDUCING POSSIBILITIES OF UNAUTHORISED ACQUISITION OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
Authors: KRYSIŃSKI Bogdan , REĆKO Judyta
Published: May 2023

Terrorist attacks using explosives are one of the main forms of action by terrorist groups. Actions taken by individual countries and by international organizations partially restricted access to products used for making the explosives. However, direct access to existing explosives has not been effectively resolved to date. The article proposes measures to significantly reduce this access and identifies specific solutions.
Reformas tributarias en Ecuador. Impacto en determinación del Impuesto a la Renta, Pymes sector textil
Authors: Quituisaca-Gallegos Elizabeth Carolina , Torres-Negrete Azucena de las Mercedes
Published: May 2023

En Ecuador a lo largo de los años se han venido dando varias reformas tributarias y muchas de ellas han tenido cierto grado de incidencia en la determinación del impuesto a la renta de las pequeñas y medianas empresas. La investigación se enfocó en el análisis de las reformas fiscales y el impacto en el Impuesto a la Renta en el periodo 2020-2023. El estudio se llevó a cabo bajo un paradigma positivista y un enfoque mixto. Los datos recolectados mediante la técnica de encuesta e instrumento de cuestionario se aplicaron a pequeñas y medianas empresas del sector textil ubicadas en el cantón Cuenca en Ecuador. Los resultados determinaron la correlación entre alta carga tributaria y el desarrollo de las pequeñas y medianas empresas.
Pola Asuh Pemberian Makan dan Tingkat Pendidikan Pengasuh Baduta Stunting di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Tete Sulawesi Tengah
Authors: Holifah Ririn , Adhyanti  , Hafid Fahmi
Published: May 2023

Background: According to the 2014 World Health Organization, the causes of child stunting include maternal nutritional status, exclusive breastfeeding, inadequate food intake and infectious diseases. In addition, other factors that affect the nutritional status of stunting are maternal characteristics of age, education, occupation or height Aims: To describe the feeding parenting pattern and the level of education of the caregivers for stunting children. Methods: This research is a cross sectional descriptive study. The research population was all stunting children in the Tete Health Center working area with a total of 154 children with a sample of 61 people. The sampling technique used proportional random sampling. Data were obtained from respondents by means of interviews using questionnaires and univariate data analysis. Results: The results of the study showed that the parenting pattern of feeding stunting children was no IMD 95.1%, not exclusive breastfeeding 63.9%, complementary feeding at the age of 6-8 months with a frequency of 2.6 times/day with a total of 0.5 servings/day. , ages 9-11 months frequency is 3 times/day with a total of 0.75 servings/day, ages 12-23 months the frequency is 3 times/day with a total of 0.75 servings/day, texture does not match 63.9%, does not vary 100 %. Parenting related to cleanliness, namely mothers do not clean their children's teeth every day 68.9%, children do not wear shoes when playing outside the house 57.4%, mothers do not clean their children's milk bottles after use (who use) 68.9%, and the level of caregiver education is SMA/MA 82.0%. Conclusion: The conclusion of the feeding parenting pattern starting from IMD, exclusive breastfeeding, MP-ASI, and the level of education of the mother in the working area of ​​the Tete Health Center, Tojo Una-Una Regency is still low, the mother's education is on average high school/MA. It is suggested that the Tete Health Center is able to improve education and innovation programs about the importance of the role of feeding parenting in children.
Analisis Higiene Sanitasi Penjamah Makanan dan E.Coli Air Minum di Kantin Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara
Authors: Rezebri Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Drinking water is one of the important sources for the human body's needs to support activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the sanitary hygiene of food, the personal hygiene of handlers, and the content of E.Coli in drinking water in the canteen of Islamic university xxx north Sumatra. This study used descriptive survey research. The location of this study is a canteen at the Islamic university xxx, north Sumatra. The sample in this study was ten canteens and 300 students, where 30 students were interviewed in each canteen. The data analysis of this study is a descriptive univariate analysis and E.Coli laboratory test. The result of this study was that two canteens did not meet the sanitary requirements of equipment, ten did not meet the sanitary requirements of ready-made food, and four did not meet the sanitary requirements of housing. Of the ten food handlers, 10 in the ten canteens do not meet the personal hygiene requirements of food handlers. The results of the E.Coli test found that the drinking water in 10 canteens contained E.Coli with the lowest level of 4 CFU / 100ml and a maximum of 28 CFU / 100ml, which did not meet the drinking water quality requirements. Students' perceptions regarding food sanitation and handlers have been good, with an average score of 260.6%. It is expected that the government conduct inspections of canteens in schools or universities and for universities to evaluate each canteen to create healthy and good canteens.
Gambaran Determinan Kejadian Stunting di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Wani
Authors: Sapriana  , Sasmita Hanum
Published: May 2023

Background: In Central Sulawesi, the percentage of short and very short toddlers is 20.4% and 11.9% respectively, higher than the national percentage of 19.3% and 11.5% (BPS Prop. Central Sulawesi, 2020). In the working area of ​​the Wani Health Center there were 198 stunting cases (UPTD Wani Health Center, 2020). Aims: to describe the determinants of stunting including maternal factors, child factors, family income and ownership of basic sanitation facilities in households with stunting cases. Methods: This research is a descriptive research. It will be held in April 2021. Data is collected by interviewing housewives and home observations. The number of samples is the total population, totaling 198 stunted children. The research instruments are in the form of questionnaires and questionnaires. Furthermore, the data were analyzed descriptively. Results: Of the 198 cases of stunting in the PKM Wani work area in 2021, 88.9% have a lower family income than the UMR of Central Sulawesi Province; 75.3% have family latrines that are not sanitary; 53% of children are male; 40.4% first child; 67.7% of mothers are housewives, with a median age of 30 years, the youngest being 18 years and the oldest being 48 years. Conclusion: Of the 198 cases of stunting, 88.9% had a family income lower than the UMR of Central Sulawesi Province; 75.3% have family latrines that are not sanitary (the distance of the septic tank from the water source is less than 10 meters); 53% are male; 40.4% first child; 67.7% of mothers are housewives, with a median age of 30 years. It is hoped that this will increase cross-sector collaboration, so that income, food availability, and community insights will improve, especially for households with cases of stunting under five.
Beef liver and Goat Blood Waste Supplemented Diet Induced Growth Changes in Fresh Water Ornamental Fish Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara hansbaenschi)
Authors: Ranjith A. Simon , Sundaravadivel C.
Published: May 2023

The growth of ornamental fishes is an important quality criterion in the aquarium fish industry.  To compile and summarize recent investigations into different growth sources used in ornamental fish feed formulations and to highlight the research gaps and investigation needs in the field of aquaculture. An attempt has been made to evaluate the effects of growth by Beef liver and Goat blood waste. The fish feed at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% diet on the growth in peacock cichlid (Aulonocara hansbaenschi). For the isonitrous (39% of protein) diets, beef liver and goat blood waste are prepared individually and offered to the candidate fish at 5% of body weight at ad libitum for a period of 40 days.  The result indicates that in the skin and muscle tissue of candidate protein, carbohydrate and lipid contents were found to vary between diets and also during various intervals over experimental periods. The works of various researchers, on various fish species have led to the development of recommended inclusion levels of Beef liver and goat blood meal in the diet of the following aquaculture species. The result indicated the incorporation of 30% diet Beef liver and Goat blood waste in diet was found better to enhance the growth in peacock cichlid’s (Aulonocara hansbaenschi). Diet is considered as optimum dietary level to enhance feed intake growth.
Bioremediation of crude oil spillage using Cisuss populnea leave as bio-sorbent
Authors: Joel Tari Honda  , I. I. Nkafamiya  , P.M. Dass
Published: May 2023

The total petroleum hydrocarbon concentration decrease at the initial and final bioremediation across different variable of cisuss populnea leave biosorbent. 25 g of soil was weighed into different plate, contaminated with about 10 ml of crude oil, the plate was labeled as BI, CI DI, BF, CF and DF (leave) across 3 g, 6 g, and 9 g variables and A (soil and crude oil mixture) as control for initial and final bioremediation. 1 g of each contaminated soil sample was extracted using mechanical shaker at room temperature and the extracts were analyzed using GC/MS the results showed that the initial treatment of leave biosorbent were 706.4482 ppm, 544.2509 ppm, 347.75909 ppm respectively. After 4 weeks of biodegradation, the concentration decreases to 310.4318 ppm, 117.8105 ppm, 60.05455pmm and control 757.39864 ppm respectively. The Total removal efficiencies of Total petroleum hydrocarbon were 56.2%, 78.4%, and 82.7% for the treatments of 3 g, 6 g, and 9 g of leaves sorbent
Psihologia starilor amplificate ale constiintei. Substante psihoactive
Authors: Manolea Aliodor
Published: May 2023

Sub genericul „Psihologia starilor amplificate ale constiintei” volumul „Plante si substante psihoactive” este o lucrare editata sub forma unor slide-uri succinte de prezentare in cadrul cursului de nivel Master ce are titlul „Investigare si interventie in psihologia clinica folosind starile amplificate ale constiintei” sustinut la Facultatea de Psihologie si Stiinte ale Educatiei din cadrul Universitatii Hyperion din Bucuresti. Pana la data aparitiei, continutul a fost verificat cu privire la similaritate folosind programe specializate. In anexe sunt prezentate unele extrase din documentatia care a stat la baza slide-urilor de prezentare din prima parte a lucrarii. Acestea sunt organizate sub forma de articole, cu bibliografie individualizata. Pentru fiecare articol/planta/substanta psihotropa descrisa am specificat in mod expres: „Articol tradus si adaptat folosind diferite surse scrise sau internet, mentionate separat sub numele de referinta W1, 2 etc. Referintele catre lucrari stiintifice sau alte surse au fost pastrate cu indicativele din materialele originale.
The “Net Worth” of Applied Learning: How Holocaust Survivors Counter Educational Consumerism
Authors: Schwartzman Roy
Published: May 2023

Shrinking financial support for higher education has renewed interest in market-based approaches that define education as a consumer transaction. This model fails to acknowledge many character-based dimensions of experiential learning. Testimonies from Holocaust survivors reveal three habits of character not captured by educational models that focus primarily on efficiency: embracing personal agency, readiness to act in the face of uncertainty, and creative adaptability that builds resilience to setbacks.
Capacidades de Innovación de los estudiantes de ingeniería: Caso de una universidad pública del noreste de México
Authors: Estrada Domínguez Jesús Eduardo , Suárez Escalona Rubén , Infante Alcántara Lizbeth
Published: May 2023

El objetivo de este estudio es identificar la relación entre las habilidades y conocimientos desarrollados en los futuros egresados y la capacidad de innovación. Se diseñó un instrumento en escala de Likert que cumplió con los criterios de confiabilidad, mediante un análisis de consistencia interna, obteniendo valores superiores a 0.7 en cada una de las variables. En cuanto la validez del instrumento, este se elaboró mediante una revisión exhaustiva y sistemática de la literatura, adaptando los ítems de cada variable y solicitando a expertos en el área la revisión de este. El instrumento se aplicó a una muestra aleatoria de 316 estudiantes del último año de estudios de ingeniería.  El análisis de regresión lineal encontró que todas las variables tienen una relación significativa a excepción de la variable conocimientos técnicos en ingeniería, lo cual indica que la capacidad de innovación no es exclusiva de esta área.
Análisis teórico de la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial y su implicancia en las PYMES
Authors: Leal Paredes Marlon Santiago , Orozco Espinosa Carla Susana , Chávez Castillo Cynthia Amparo , Guamán Mullo Edwin Iván
Published: May 2023

La presente investigación desarrolla un análisis documental sobre como las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PYMES) aplican la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (RSE) en sus distintos giros de negocio y conocer la problemática que se da. El objetivo de este estudio es explicar la relación que tiene la RSE y las PYMES, así como el impacto que genera este elemento en sus actividades y sus posibles problemáticas. Para llevar a cabo esta investigación se aplicó el método cualitativo de revisión de literatura especializada, cuyos datos son extraídos y analizados de bases de datos como Scopus y WoS. Los resultados preliminares exponen que existe una relación entre la RSE en las PYMES evidenciando su influencia y relevancia en el contexto empresarial y de integración con la comunidad.
Riesgos Psicosociales. Identificación y análisis de varianza en una empresa del sector hotelero
Authors: Aguilar Carrasco José Ignacio , Murillo Higuera Johana Jakelin
Published: May 2023

Los riesgos psicosociales son aquellas situaciones de contexto laboral que dañan la salud del trabajador, su falta de identificación y análisis es un problema que ha cobrado importancia en años recientes. El objetivo de la presente investigación es identificar y analizar estadísticamente la presencia de niveles de riesgo psicosocial empleando la guía de referencia III incluida en la NOM-035-STPS-2018 a una muestra de 107 colaboradores de una empresa hotelera considerando un diseño metodológico descriptivo no experimental. Se demostró que el personal del departamento división de cuartos presenta mayor puntuación promedio (85.74) reflejando en un nivel de riesgo medio. Además, se realizó un ANOVA (α=0.05) entre las puntuaciones medias de cuatro departamentos, el resultado (sig.= 0.360) demuestra que el nivel de riesgo psicosocial no difiere significativamente entre los colaboradores. Se concluye que la atención a este tipo de riesgos no debe diferenciarse entre los departamentos debido a su presencia significativamente igualitaria.
Choice of Contraceptives
Authors:   Editors from The Medical Letter
Published: May 2023

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and the etonogestrel implant are the most effective reversible contraceptive methods available. Hormonal oral contraceptives, patches, rings, and injectables are also effective in preventing pregnancy. When used alone, barrier and behavioral methods generally have higher failure rates than other methods. Selection of a contraceptive method is usually based on patients-pecific factors and personal preference.
Cariprazine (Vraylar) for Adjunctive Treatment of Depression
Authors:   Editors from The Medical Letter
Published: May 2023

The FDA has approved the second-generation antipsychotic drug cariprazine (Vraylar — Abbvie) for adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Cariprazine was previously approved for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar depression, and for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN K3 (KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA) PADA PENGOPERASIAN MESIN CRUSHER DI WORKSHOP PLASTIK POLITEKNIK ATK YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Muhammad Ikhwan
Published: May 2023

Laboratorium Plastik merupakan salah satu Laboratorium Program Studi Teknologi Pengolahan Karet dan Plastik yang berada di Politeknik ATK Yogyakarta. Workshop Plastik memiliki beberapa mesin diantaranya mesin Injection Molding ,mesin Blow Molding, mesin Crusher dan mesin Mixer. Pada pengoperasian mesin Crusher terdapat bahaya mikroplastik yang dihasilkan sebagai produk sampingan dari proses pencacahan plastik dimana raw material -nya adalah berupa produk reject hasil praktikum pada mesin Injection Molding dan Blow Molding. Mikroplastik merupakan jenis sampah plastik yang berukuran lebih kecil dari 5 mm dan dikelompokkan menjadi 2 jenis yaitu mikroplastik primer dan sekunder. Transfer mikroplastik dari lingkungan ke dalam tubuh manusia dapat terjadi secara primer (langsung dari lingkungan ke dalam tubuh manusia dalam bentuk inorganik) dan secara sekunder (masuk lewat rantai makanan, dengan cara mengkonsumsi organisme yang tercemar mikroplastik). Transfer primer dapat terjadi lewat sistem pencernaan (digesti) dan pernafasan (inhalasi). Mikroplastik dapat masuk ke dalam tubuh manusia secara primer lewat inhalasi, karena mikroplastik dapat melayang di udara. Dari hierarki pengendalian bahaya, Kontrol Administratif dan penerapan Alat Pelindung Diri merupakan hierarki yang paling sesuai dengan kondisi dan kebutuhan di Laboratorium plastik. Dimana dengan Kontrol Administratif yaitu memastikan semua orang yang berada di dalam laboratorium serta praktikan yang melakukan pengoperasian mesin crusher wajib menggunakan Alat Pelindung Diri maka dampak dari bahaya mikroplastik dapat diminimalisir dengan baik. Hal lain yang perlu diperhatikan adalah penyediaan sarung tangan teknik, masker respirator dan earmuffharus dilakukan secara berkala dan dalam jumlah yang cukup.
PERBEDAAN PROSENTASE MINYAK JARAK (Castor Oil) TERHADAP PENYERAPAN AIR DAN KELEMASAN KULIT KELINCI ZEEMLER
Authors: Titik Anggraini  , Tutik Maryati
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kelemasan dan penyerapan air pada kulit kelinci samak minyak /zeemler dengan perbedaan prosentase minyak jarak (castor oil). Sebanyak 9 lembar kulit kelinci dibagi secara acak menjadi 3 perlakuan dengan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan yang diberikan adalah prosentase minyak jarak (15%), sedang (20%) dan tinggi (25%). Variabel yang diamati meliputi kelemasan dan penyerapan air. Data yang dikumpulkan dia nalisis dengan analisis variansi yang dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelemasan kulit samak minyak dengan prosentase minyak jarak 15% dan 25% lebih tinggi (P>0,05) daripada prosentase 20%. Prosentase minyak jarak 15% menghasilkan penyerapan air lebih tinggi dibandingkan prosentase 20% dan 25%. Disimpulkan bahwa kualitas kulit kelinci zeemler yang disamak dengan minyak jarak memenuhi Standar Nasional Indonesia No 06-1752-1990. Penggunaan minyak jarak yang bervariasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap hasil uji penyerapan air dan kelemasan kulit zeemler.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN HAND MIXER DAN OVERHEAD MIXER PADA UNJUK KERJA PENCAMPURAN DALAM PEMBUATAN KULIT SINTETIS
Authors: Dewi Nurhidayati
Published: May 2023

The mixing process is necessary for the manufacture of a product, one of which is the manufacturing process of artificial leather. The mixing process in the manufacture of artificial leather aims to mix raw materials and additives such as fillers, stabilizers, plasticizers, and others. The mixing process is carried out using a mixer. This study aims to determine the effect of using mixers that have different specifications. The mixer used is the Hand Mixer Miyako SM-625 with the Overhead Mixer IK RW 20. Both of these mixers have differences in speed and type of agitator.From the results of organoleptic test, both of these mixers there was no difference. But the results of the physical test showed that the values of tensile strength, elongation, and tear strength were higher when using the IK RW 20 Overhead Mixer. This indicated that both mixers could be used in the manufacture of artificial leather, but to obtain measurable test results, using the IK RW 20 Overhead Mixer was recommended, seen from the difference in each of the physical test parameters.
NETRAM - AI Driven Technology
Authors: Bhowmik Priti , Kumar Anuvart , Shekhar Kartik , Sharma Devdutt
Published: May 2023

This paper presents a brief idea of developing an AI driven technology that assists the visually impaired people in carrying out their daily activities with ease. The visually impaired people often face challenges in their day to day life activities and frequently navigate via locating sound sources and sound reflecting objects, a phenomenon known as echolocation. This method of obstacle detection in crowded places does not always come in handy and thus traveling around becomes a cause of concern for them. Therefore, we proposed a device “NETRAM - Your Digital Eye” which is an AI driven technology which assists the blind and elderly in navigation. This device used Azure custom vision AI for training of its model with a precision accuracy of 82.1 % and recall 33 %. This was an attempt to give the visually impaired people a sense of inclusiveness and empower them.
OralMate: Intelligent Brushing Monitoring Using a Smart Toothbrush
Authors: Varshney Mansi , Kukreja Parv , Raturi Saurabh
Published: May 2023

Tooth Brushes are the most commonly used oral hygiene aids. Dental plaque, a sticky, colourless film of bacteria build-up and covers the enamel of the teeth and can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and dental disease. So, it is very important to remove dental plaque to keep teeth clean and healthy. OralMate is an IOT enabled smart toothbrush. OralMate helps in monitoring the pressure while brushing teeth, keeps check of the duration of the brushing and monitors the intensity of brushing. OralMate comes with an application that keeps a record of the brushing sessions and related parameters. The main aim is to help people to maintain their oral health. OralMate is an effective way to help people develop a proper brushing method to keep their teeth healthy. A proper brushing method includes many factors, like the pressure applied on the teeth, the number of brush strokes, and the time duration for which the brushing is done. These factors fulfilled individually might not be enough and must be fulfilled as a whole.
Vajra Kaksh: Stay Safe from Virus
Authors: Sharma Sakshi , Sethi Ritick , Pandey Kuldeep , Kakkar Prerna
Published: May 2023

Today the world is experiencing the Coronavirus infection and numerous other infections that spread through actual reach, it has driven its direction to all aspects of the world and people are battling for their perseverance, yet the fear and spread of Coronavirus don't allow people to go external their homes and take care of their everyday schedule responsibilities. This makes a colossal misfortune to one's procuring and not every one of them has the office to telecommute which drove them to go out into such places which are hazardous and has infection strains. It was the need of great importance to make something like "Vajra Kaksh" which can wipe out the fear of Coronavirus from people so they can go out to take care of their ordinary responsibilities with protection. The Vajra Kaksh is a disinfecting IOT-controlled savvy chamber with a touchless framework and careful steps. This savvy chamber offers numerous applications including ID Card checking through RFID per user and temperature checking of the singular coming into it after that it will check regardless of whether the client is wearing a cover and afterward give them a veil and gloves through shrewd ways after that clean the individual and give them brilliant id card which will deal with a social removing standard.
EFFECTIVITY OF THE CONSUMERISM EDUCATION VIDEO ON DECREASING THE CONSUMPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Authors: Kusuma Putri Sheren Regina , Annisa Maula  , Trie Andini k  , Azzahra Amelia Putri  , Deska Fitria
Published: May 2023

This study aims to see the effectiveness of consumerism educational videos in reducing consumptive behavior. The research method used is a quantitative method with an experimental type of research, and researchers use a one group pretest design – posttest design. The population in this study were female students of Psychology Faculty In Raden Fatah State Islamic University, and researchers used purposive sampling techniques to select samples. The study used a questionnaire that refers to the theory of Consumptive Behavior by Lina and Rosyid, which consists of Impulsive Buying, Wasteful Buying, and Non – Rational Buying. The questionnaire was distributed to 30 people who had a fairly high shopping intensity with 28 valid items with an items correlation index between 0.292 – 0.743. Test the hypothesis used in this study by utilizing the paired sample t – test technique calculated using SPSS 22.0 for windows with the results of the t-test hypothesis – test which shows that there are significant changes that occur between the pretest and the posttest. From the results of the study, it shows that the provision of consumerism educational video treatment has an influence in reducing the consumptive behavior of female students, and the hypothesis is stated to be accepted.
THE EFFECT OF PEMPEK BREAKFAST ON SHORT TERM MEMORY IN STUDENTS AT PSYCHOLOHY STUDY PROGRAM UIN RADEN FATAH PALEMBANG
Authors: Zahirah Siti Alicia , Puspita Adelia , Fauzian Cheazar Haqqy , Nabela Nency , Simatupang Sheva Semara , Az-Zahaby M Fawwaz , Al-Qolba Sugun Maula Habib , Rahayu Riski Tiara , Sintia Tezzy Maria , Putri Nur Amalia
Published: May 2023

A lot of theory and research said that breakfast can improve someone’s short term memory. The purpose of this research is to find out wether breakfast really improve short term memory or not. This research used quasi-experimental with control group design. There’s 30 students of Psychology students at Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, 15 as subjects who were given breakfast, 15 as control group subjects who were not given breakfast. Subjects have an age range between 19-20 years old, all of subject are those who are accustomed to breakfast. Subject given pempek as the breakfast. Memory test used is biopsycologytes, performed twice, before breakfast and 3 minute after material. The result of this study are there is a significant difference in short term memory scores between subjects given breakfast and subjects not given breakfast with p = 0,00 withpaired sample t-test technique. Conclusion of this research is, breakfast has an effect to short term memory.
EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF OMO-KURAZ SUGAR FACTORY BAGASSE ASH AS A SUSTAINABLE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT IN CONCRETE FOR THE ETHIOPIAN CONSTRUCTIONS
Authors: Binaya Patnaik  , Jifara Chimdi  , Seshadri Sekhar
Published: May 2023

This paper presents the recycling of sugar cane bagasse ash from the Omo-Kuraz sugar factory in Ethiopia as a cement replacement in concrete that offers a suitable solution to environmental issues related to waste disposal management and the emission of greenhouse gases. The influence of bagasse ash as a cementing material in concrete was examined by performing several strength and durability experiments. From a strength perspective, compressive and splitting tensile strength were tested. As part of durability properties, carbonation and chloride penetrability of bagasse ash concrete was studied. Bagasse ash-based concrete mixes were produced with different cement replacements (10% - 40%) and were tested at different curing periods. As per the strength and durability test results, bagasse ash can be utilized as a cementing material in concrete with 10% cement replacement as the optimum quantity. The durability test results revealed bagasse ash doesn’t have adverse effects from carbonation and chloride penetrability perspective on concrete. This indicates that the Ethiopian construction industry can consider bagasse ash as nonconventional cementing material. Keywords: Bagasse ash, Compressive strength, Sorptivity, Tensile strength, Workability
Legal Issues In Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) & Blockchain In Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Hakimah Yaacob
Published: May 2023

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) have changed the regulatory landscape globally. Regulators are working hard to create conducive environment for the deployment of DLT and the blockchain. However, robust growth of technology does not come with speedy regulatory changes. This includes reviewing and adapting regulatory requirements or procedures that may unintentionally inhibit innovation or render them non-viable due to lacuna in law. This article is an attempt to analyse the DLT and blockchain from legal perspectives in Brunei. The issues raised in the article warrant considerable merits of law makers’ attention. The article concludes with several suggestions and recommendations.The paper employs library research with main references to the policy papers, Act and legislations. Where necessary, the paper makes reference to other countries for comparative purposes. The paper includes several suggestions and recommendations for authority’s consideration. The findings suggest that despite of the existing enabling provisions in Brunei, there is a need to have acomprehensive regulations for blockchain and DLT due to excessive big data and other liabilities issues involves.
أثر القصد وتوابعه في صحة العقود عند المذاهب الأربعة
Authors: كوثر الوالكي
Published: May 2023

يهدف هذا البحث إلى معالجة مسألة القصد وأثره في صحة العقود عند الفقهاء الأربعة، وقد اختلف القول في هذا بين من يرى بصحة العقد بغض النظر عن قصد المتعاقدين من العقد وهو ما ذهب إليه الحنفية والشافعية، أما المالكية والحنابلة فقد اعتبروا القصد في ترتب آثار العقود. وبعدها تناولنا الحيلة وسد الذرائع باعتبار كونهما ناشئين عن القصد ومآلات الأفعال، وبحثنا حكمهما في الشرع، وبيّنا أن الفقهاء اتفقوا بشكل عام على عدم جواز أي حيلة تحلل حراما، أو تحرم حلالا. كما بيّنا أنّ الشريعة سدّت كل باب أو قصد قد يوصل المكلف لما حرمه الشارع، وبحثنا أقسام سد الذرائع ورأي العلماء فيها ووجدنا أن أكثر من عمل بها المالكية يليهم المذهب الحنبلي، أما فقهاء الشافعية والحنفية فقد منعوا العمل بها.  وفي الأخير درسنا علاقة سد الذرائع بالحيل وبيّنا أن بينهما ارتباط وثيق، إذ من أبواب سد الذرائع منع الحيلة والتحايل.
A Comparative Analysis of the Programmes and Operations of Non-Formal Islamic Micro-Finance Institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Oyekolade Sodiq, OYESANYA  , Manzoor Apena, LAWAL  , Idris Ajani, ONI
Published: May 2023

This paper examined the programmes and operations of non-formal Islamic microfinance organisations in Ogun State, Nigeria, Al-Hayat Relief Foundation and As-Salam Development Foundation. It investigated how the two organisations have fared in improving the standards of living of Muslims in the State. The paper also highlighted the areas where and how the two organisations could collaborate for greater improvements. Data were collected through participant observations and interview with Management Boards of the two organisations. Findings revealed that the maximum amount loanable in Al-Hayat Relief Foundation is ₦1,000,000.00, while it is ₦2,500,000.00 in As-Salam Development Foundation. Although a special interest-free loan of ₦20,000.00 is operated by Al-Hayat Relief Foundation alone to assist the poorest members of the Foundation commence micro-business. Also, Ṣadaqah has been fully institutionalised in both Foundations with method of collection, mode of disbursement, fund utilisation, target beneficiaries, assessment/feedback mechanisms constituting the differences between them. Findings further indicated that micro-takāful (micro-Islamic insurance) programme is operated by Al-Hayat Relief Foundation alone. As-Salam Development Foundation promoted economic empowerment through procurement of tricycles (popularly called Keke Napep) for members and non-members using the murābaḥah financing model, while the establishment of a unit microfinance bank, Al-Hayat Microfinance Bank Limited, by Al-Hayat Relief Foundation, is unparalleled. The paper concludes that both organisations could be veritable platforms for stimulating sustainable economic growth and development among Muslims in Nigeria. In order to achieve this, the study recommended strong organisational partnership and collaboration in order to further promote financial inclusion at the informal sector in the State.
Boko Haram Jihad Claim in Nigeria and the Sanctity of Life and Property in Islamic law
Authors: AbdulHameed Badmas Yusuf
Published: May 2023

Like many countries, Nigeria faces serious acute security challenges due to heinous activities of the deadly group known as Boko Haram (lit. Western Education is Prohibited (Haram)). Right from her emergence till date, this militant group has been terrorizing lives and properties of innocent citizens of the country under the guise of Jihad. But, this jihad claim is baseless in the light of the group’s wanton violation of life and property, the two of the five necessary human interests (maqāsid daruriyyah) which the Shari’ah seeks to protect. Therefore, this paper studies the Boko Haram Jihad claim viz-a-viz her wanton violation of life and property which are regarded by the Islamic law as inalienable human rights as underscored in the theory of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah (Objectives of Shari’ah). Relevant materials were consulted in libraries to carry out the research. Inter alia, it becomes clear from the findings that the concept of Jihad is a sacred duty in Islam, but it has been abused by Boko Haram as evident in her unjustifiable violation of life and property of innocent citizens. This is against the principles of the Qur‘an and the Sunnah, which the group always claims to defend. The paper argues that, while Jihad is sanctioned in Islam, it is guided by rules and regulations. Because life and property are sacrosanct in Islam and nothing can justify their violation as being perpetrated by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Hence, the group’s jihad claim is far from the truth because her activities contradict the lofty objectives of Islamic law (maqāṣid al-sharīʿah) which seek to protect life and property etc. The paper recommends that groups and individuals must have proper understanding of Islam in order to propagate it correctly. Otherwise, the religion of peace would be mistaken for violence and terrorism. Also, the government of Nigeria should ensure fair hearing and justice in dealing with any insurgent groups. This is necessary in view of unfortunate extra-judicial killing of the Boko Haram leader which turned out to be a seed of violence in the northern part of the country.
Shaer Yang Di-Pertuan: Merafak Adat Istiadat Diraja
Authors: Norhayati binti Haji Abd Karim
Published: May 2023

Adat Istiadat Diraja adalah adat Istiadat Negara. Ianya merupakan teras identiti kebudayaan negara yang menjadi lambang kepada asas keperibadian bangsa bahkan ianya juga merupakan adat turun temurun Kesultanan Brunei yang dipratikkan mengikut kesesuaian upacara atau majlis yang dilengkapi dengan alat kebesaran diraja. Dalam artikel ini menumpukan kepada pembudayaan adat istiadat diraja yang diketengahkan di dalam Shaer yang di-Pertuan sewaktu Kerajaan Brunei di bawah naungan Residen British di dalam pemerintahan Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II (1906-1924). Karya ini meriwayatkan hubungan diplomatik antara Brunei dan Great Britain dalam bentuk syair yang menjelaskan mengenai persiapan dan sambutan kedatangan Kerabat Diraja British yang sedang membuat lawatan kerja ke negara-negara di bawah naungannya di Asia Tenggara termasuklah Brunei. Memandangkan hal ehwal pentadbiran negara dimonopoli oleh pihak Residen British, namun Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II mampu mempratikkan serta mengekalkan adat Istiadat Diraja di dalam pentadbiran serta majlis-majlis resmi negara seperti menerima kunjungan deligasi perwakilan Queen of British Kingdom. Hasil daripada penelitian secara kualitatif dengan menyandarkan beberapa dokumen iaitu laporan catatan Brunei tahun 1922 yang direkodkan oleh pihak Residen British beserta dengan bahan sejarah yang lainnya dapatlah disimpulkan bahawa sambutan yang diadakan secara resmi dan besar-besaran  ke atas para rombongan luar berkenaan melambangkan  keramahan dan kesantunan Kerajaan terhadap mereka yang datang ke Brunei seperti mana yang dijelaskan di dalam buku Shaer Yang di-Pertuan yang boleh dijadikan sebagai salah satu sumber premium daripada prospektif  tempatan dalam usaha melistarikan dan mengekalkan adat Istiadat Diraja semasa Residen British menjadi penasihat pentadbiran Brunei.
Le développement durable : Un nouvel enjeu pour la communication numérique des collectivités territoriales : cas du Conseil Régional Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Authors: El Miloudi Issam , El Mendili Soumaya
Published: May 2023

Aujourd’hui, les collectivités territoriales ne peuvent plus ignorer ou mettre à l’écart la nécessité de l’intégration du développement durable dans leurs stratégies de communication globale. Dans cette optique, chaque collectivité se trouve dans l’obligation d’adopter une approche participative à la fois sociale, économique et environnementale, en faisant montre d’une volonté irréprochable afin d’inculquer aux gens les principes du développement durable. L’objet de cette contribution porte sur la communication numérique sur le développement durable, avec comme cas d’étude la région Rabat-Salé-kénitra du Maroc, dont l’objectif est d’évaluer et d’analyser, sur les plans quantitatif et qualitatif, la place accordée au développement durable dans les différents outils de communication numérique dont dispose cette collectivité territoriale.
De la communication publique sur les sites historiques au marketing territorial : cas du site de Timgad en Algérie
Authors: Moumen Lamia , Hannachi Fadia
Published: May 2023

Cet article analyse le rôle de la communication publique et territoriale et du marketing territorial dans la valorisation et la mise en promotion du site de Timgad. Le patrimoine n’est pas valorisé par sa simple présence, il faut le valoriser et la communication publique et territoriale avec son pilier de marketing se révèle comme une nouvelle façon pour le patrimoine bâti de participer au développement territorial, de raconter son univers invisible au public et de créer des liens avec l’objet patrimonial comme partie prenante de leur identité. Le site de Timgad constitue la vitrine culturelle de Batna, mais ce site souffre de manque de mise en valeur et d’une politique de conservation peu efficace face aux enjeux locaux. Aussi s’agira-t-il, dans un premier temps, de définir trois notions complexes : patrimoine et marketing culturel et territorial et la communication publique et territoriale ainsi que la politique de valorisation et de communication La communication publique et territoriale et marketing en Algérie. Dans un second temps nous explorons la valorisation et la conservation par la communication publique et marketing territoriale d’un site d’exception, celui de Timgad (Algérie).
Communication de patrimonialisation pour le marketing territorial : cas des patrimoines naturel et culturel de la région de Taza
Authors: Barradi Hanane , Bendahan Mohamed
Published: May 2023

Le patrimoine naturel et culturel a une valeur en tant que ressource susceptible de contribuer au développement territorial, il est également moteur de l'essor urbain et de l'émergence d'un développement durable centré sur l’humain. Dans ce sens, le Maroc a donné une grande importance aux ressources patrimoniales avec l’avènement de la Constitution de 2011 et la reconnaissance de la diversité culturelle de la société marocaine et son caractère multidimensionnel : amazighe, hassanie et juive. Le patrimoine est considéré comme une forme de construction sociale et un héritage commun, répondant aux attentes et aux besoins des sociétés. Dans le même sillage, le patrimoine immatériel et sa valorisation se présentent comme des vecteurs importants du développement local des territoires sur les plans économique, politique et social. Les richesses patrimoniales et les potentialités de chaque région contribuent à l’affirmation de l’identité locale et l’émergence d’un développement durable et d’une modernité responsable.
De la communication publique sur un événement sportif mondial au marketing territorial : cas des XIXe Jeux méditerranéens Oran 2022
Authors: Guenaou Mustapha
Published: May 2023

Cet article est une contribution au faire valoir des intentions et des ambitions scientifiques, dans le cadre d’un thème qui entre dans des perspectives, portant, essentiellement, sur la mise en avant des techniques du marketing territorial au Maghreb. Dans cet objectif, nous cherchons à passer à une étude de cas. Celui-ci touche directement un grand événement, prévu pour l’année de 2021. Il s’agit ; en effet, des XIX° Jeux méditerranéens 2021, un grand événement sportif que la ville d’Oran, capitale de l’Ouest algérien, va accueillir. Après la consultation des documents de préparation de l’événement et des articles de la presse locale, voire nationale, nous avons pensé à jumeler deux techniques. Relatives au marketing en général et au marketing territorial en particulier, elles nous interpellent pour présenter les marqueurs de la stratégie combinée push - pull de la communication publique pour un meilleur marketing territorial. Alors, nous sommes à l’ère des technologies, des médias électroniques, du numérique et du digital.
Du visible à l’invisible : Une autre lecture de la ville au prisme d’outils connectés
Authors: Coulbaut-Lazzarini Amélie , Araszkiewiez Jacques , Noûs Camille
Published: May 2023

Cet article s’intéresse, via l’appropriation d’une application connectée portant sur la qualité de l’air, aux processus de visibilisation /invisibilisation des populations niçoises en fonction de leur rapport au numérique. Au travers de la co-construction de l’application en tant que source potentielle d’émergence de différents enjeux, d’autonomisation des populations et d’externalisation des capacités d’adaptation, l’étude du rapport au numérique des populations étudiées met au jour l’invisibilisation de la population du quartier populaire des Moulins et la survisibilisation de celle fréquentant la Promenade des Anglais. Mettant en perspective ce rapport au numérique avec les caractéristiques socio-spatiales des lieux, cet article interroge le rôle du numérique dans la visibilité des groupes d’acteurs et des quartiers.
Territoires et technologies de l’information et de communication : Quels effets sur la decision de localisation des PME du Cluster Haliopole d’AGADIR ?
Authors: Bengrich Mustapha , Elmahfoudi Fatima Ezzahra
Published: May 2023

Les technologies de l’information et de communication (TIC) semblent abolir les distances, les délais et les dispersions associés à l’éloignement pour le bonheur de tous les acteurs y compris les entreprises. Celles-ci permettent aux territoires d’être de plus en plus compétitifs et attractifs en matière d’amélioration de l’environnement entrepreneurial. A travers leurs localisations dans les territoires dotés des TIC, les entreprises peuvent arriver à tirer avantage des externalités qu’ils offrent et des simplifications de la mobilisation des ressources situées à distance. Le présent article analyse l’impact que pourrait avoir les territoires équipés des TIC sur la décision de localisation des entreprises. L’approche empirique développée prend appui sur une enquête récente menée en 2019 auprès d’un échantillon de 37 PME du cluster haliopole d’Agadir. Les principaux résultats montrent que le niveau des ressources du territoire d’accueil, les stratégies et politiques de développement territorial et l'orientation vers la minimisation des coûts supportée par les TIC ont un impact sur la décision de localisation des entreprises dans le territoire étudié.
Impacts d’e-GRH dans les PME marocaines : Résultats d’une étude de cas multiples
Authors: El Ouizgani Imane
Published: May 2023

Malgré l’abondance des études récentes traitant l'e-GRH à l’échelle internationale, nous n'avons pas encore une compréhension globale des facteurs affectant l'adoption et les conséquences de la gestion électronique des ressources humaines au Maroc .Dans le présent article nous cherchons à mettre en exergue les divers impacts du recours à l'usage des TIC dans la Fonction Ressource Humaines (FRH) et présentons les résultats de notre étude qualitative menée auprès de professionnels et d’experts de la GRH dans plusieurs villes marocaines. Nous constatons la prévalence de conséquences plutôt opérationnelles et relationnelles du modèle de Snell et al, (2002) que celles transformationnelles. Nous avons également relevé qu'il y a eu un changement dans les objectifs de la gestion des ressources humaines en ligne, de la gestion simple de la masse à la dématérialisation entière et la transformation de l’entreprise en une organisation de plus en plus plate. Lors de notre étude nous avons examiné tous ces changements de manière assez détaillée, ainsi que leurs implications pour la recherche et la pratique futures.
Les réseaux sociaux au cœur des pratiques citoyennes : La gouvernance participative d’un groupe et d’une page Facebook dédiés à la ville d’Agadir
Authors: Mountasser Tilila , Ouzid Aouatif , Ouzid Maryam
Published: May 2023

Les réseaux sociaux numériques instaurent un nouveau paradigme de partage et de communication et permettent, de ce fait, des usages autourde la gouvernance participative et de la citoyenneté numérique. A travers l’étude d’un groupe et d’une page sur Facebook dédiés à la ville d’Agadir, cette contribution se propose d’analyser les usages des membres ayant pour but d’influencer la gouvernance de la ville. Cette mobilisation numérique favoriserait l’implication dans la gouvernance des acteurs sociaux et des autorités locales. Une étude exploratoire par questionnaire visant les membres du groupe et de la page nous a permis de défricher le terrain, avant de l’approfondir par des entretiens réalisés avec les administrateurs ainsi qu’une analyse de contenu d’un corpus de publications sur la page.
Pilotage de la performance hospitalière : Approche par le Tableau de Bord de la fonction Maintenance à l’hôpital public au Maroc
Authors: BENABDOUALLAH Meryam
Published: May 2023

Le contrôle de gestion représente aujourd’hui un enjeu majeur de gestion de la majorité des entreprises qui opèrent dans le secteur primaire, secondaire ou tertiaire. Ce qui prévoit plusieurs méthodes de diagnostic et de mesure de performance. L’objet de ce papier, est de présenter une revue de littérature de la logistique hospitalière. L’hôpital public au Maroc se voit dans la vision d’analyser des facteurs clés de succès et de déployer des indicateurs clés de performance KPI menant à la prise de décision stratégique en cas de crise sanitaire ou pandémique.
Les places publiques historiques et touristiques de la médina de Tanger : cas de la place 9 avril et du jardin-parc de la Méndoubia
Authors: BEN ATAYA Abderrazzak
Published: May 2023

Les places publiques de la médina de Tanger se distinguent par leur nature physique et la diversité des fonctions présentes sur leurs abords. Des objets urbains qui ont vu leurs fonctions évoluer au cours du temps pour répondre aux besoins et aux attentes des résidents et des touristes. La place 9 avril et son jardin-parc de la Méndoubia symbolisent par leur caractéristiques physiques et esthétiques et les pratiques des usagers, la vie traditionnelle des tangérois et traduisent leur adhésion à la culture et pratiques de la sociabilité urbaine. Deux espaces qui occupent une place importante dans l’imaginaire collectif et dont le développement touristique apparaît, aujourd’hui, comme objectif prioritaire. L’étude explore la relation entre la forme et la pratique de la place publique en tant que lieu de vie collective qui porte un caractère touristique.