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THE ROLE OF SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS MULTIMEDIA IN EFL LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Kabri Kabri , Budiyanto Budiyanto
Published: October 2023

This research investigates the role of synchronous and asynchronous multimedia in EFL listening comprehension among EFL learners. The study adopts a mixed-methods design, gathering quantitative data through listening comprehension tests and surveys and qualitative data through focus group discussions and interviews. Participants from various proficiency levels engaged with both synchronous and asynchronous multimedia. The findings revealed significant improvements in EFL listening comprehension for learners exposed to both formats. Synchronous multimedia offered interactive experiences with immediate feedback, while asynchronous materials provided flexibility and autonomy. A blended approach accommodating diverse preferences proves beneficial for language educators, fostering well-rounded language proficiency in EFL learners worldwide.
Misteriosul templier Hugues de Payens
Authors: Riche-Villmont Eva Cornelia , Riche-Villmont Michael
Published: October 2023

”Un roman cu şi despre cavaleri, mistere şi ocultism medieval, magie şi iniţieri ezoterice. Romanul „Misteriosul templier Hugues de Payens” descrie viaţa cunoscutului cavaler Hugues de Payens, unul din fondatorii Ordinului cavalerilor templieri şi cel mai cunoscut templier. O viaţă misterioasă, plină de magie orientală şi neprevăzut, cu profunde trăiri spirituale şi vaste cunoştinţe ezoterice, cu întâmplări aproape magice, care i-au marcat destinul legendarului cavaler francez. În acelaşi timp, se vede și realitatea epocii, realitate care urmărește fiecare acțiune a misteriosului cavaler. Găseşti aici, în roman, descrierea modului de viaţă a cavalerilor şi castelanelor în castelele medievale, descrierea unor iniţieri ezoterice, mistere şi magie medievală, care vor deveni, ulterior, marile mistere templiere, cunoscute doar de marii inițiații templieri ai zilelor noastre... Poate de aceea este acest roman atât de captivant, interesant, instructiv...."
Revolutionary Love for Black Children in Early Childhood Classrooms
Authors: Wynter-Hoyte Kamania , Boutte Gloria Swindler , Bryan Nathaniel
Published: October 2023

This article explores how to disrupt anti-Blackness in early childhood education by teaching from a pro-Black stance. The authors explain African Diaspora literacy and illuminate classroom practices in kindergarten, first grade, and third grade. Readers are guided to transform their spaces and ensure that Black children are well.
Departments: Children’s Literature Reviews: “Walk together, children”
Authors: Johnson Aeriale N.
Published: October 2023

In this column, the author features children’s books that combat single, ahistorical narratives about Black excellence and elucidate and promote its diverse manifestations in Africa and throughout the Diaspora.
Experimental investigation of the variation in the potential of selected natural rocks as thermal energy storage materials
Authors:   , Kakoko Lilian
Published: October 2023

Fossil fuels cause greenhouse gas emissions and are perceived to deplete, hence the use of renewable energy is considered crucial. These renewables include the use of solar thermal energy in concentrated solar power (CSP) generation and solar drying applications. However, solar energy is intermittent, thus solved by incorporating thermal energy storage (TES) to store heat energy for future use. However, the most common weaknesses in TES materials are high cost of investment, environmentally unfriendly and are not locally available. Using natural rocks is recommended as they are readily available, affordable and efficient TES materials for solar drying applications at 40-75 °C and concentrated solar power generation at 500-600°C. Despite its generational use in thermal applications, soapstone rock has not been studied as a TES material. Moreover, site specificity has not been investigated in spite of being stated to affect the potential of rocks in TES. Therefore, this study investigates the potential of soapstone rock as a TES material, and the influence of the geological-tectonic settings. In the present study, experimental characterization of selected natural rocks namely soapstone and granite, was done to investigate their thermal properties at 20-950°C. Conclusively, soapstone rock from the Craton geo-tectonic setting had the best properties and it had the highest young’s modulus, thermal capacity, thermal conductivity and had a weight loss of only 0.75 % at 900°C. At high temperatures, it did not show visible fracture. Moreover, soapstone and granite from the Craton and Usagaran geo-tectonic settings exhibit significant differences
Influence of duct configurations on the performance of solar-assisted heat pump dryer for drying tobacco leaves
Authors:   , Suleiman Salum
Published: October 2023

nadequate storage facilities and preservation techniques lead to a decrease in the quality of agricultural products. Application of modern processing techniques has reduced post-harvest losses of agricultural crops. Drying was done to lower the moisture content for preservation. Tobacco drying requires massive amounts of wood, which has negative effects on the environment such as pollution, deforestation, and desertification. In the present study, a solar- assisted heat pump dryer (SAHPD) has been designed, fabricated and tested its performances as an alternative drying technology for tobacco leaves. The hot air generated from the solar collector and condenser unit of the heat pump was used as a source of heat in the drying chamber. In this study, we investigated thermal performance of three duct configurations of the SAHPD system (open, partially closed and completely closed) to establish the best configuration for drying tobacco leaves where did not conducted before. The average drying temperature was found to be 66, 64 and 60°C; the coefficient of performance of the heat pump was 3.4, 3.2 and 3.0; the heat energy contribution from the condenser was 98.7, 98.5 and 98.3%; and electrical energy consumption was 2.3, 2.8 and 2.6 kWh, for the open, partially and completely closed systems, respectively. Based on these results, the open system demonstrated the best performance. According to the study's findings, SAHPD has been shown to be an energy-efficient method of drying tobacco leaves and environmentally friendly as opposed to the conventional use of wood fuel, which results in environmental pollution, desertification, and deforestation. Future studies should focus on inclusive investigation of the life cycle and technoeconomic
Hydrologic responses to climate and land use/cover changes in world heritage site of Ngorongoro conservation area and surrounding catchments, northern Tanzania
Authors:   , Mwabumba Mohamed
Published: October 2023

In Tanzania, various studies have analyzed the impact of climate and land use/cover changes on water resources. However, information on the interactions between climate and land use/cover change, temporal and spatial variability of hydrological components and water quality at the local scale is insufficient. The objective of this study was to evaluate the hydrological response to climate and land use/cover changes in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) and surroundings. The study performed climate change analysis using outputs from a multi-model ensemble of Regional Climate Models (RCMs) and statistically downscaled Global Climate Models (GCMs). The CA–Markov model applied to project Land use/cover for the future 2025 and 2035. This study further used the Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) modelling approaches to analyse the hydrological responses and HYDRUS 1D to determine the change in Groundwater quality due to climate and land use/cover changes. The analysis of climate change between historical period (1982-2011) and future period (2021-2050) indicated an increase in the mean annual rainfall and temperature, seasonal rainfall except June to September (JJAS) season which showed a decreasing trend. Spatially, rainfall and temperatures would increase over the entire area. The projected Land use/cover change for the period 2025 to 2035 compared to the baseline 2016, showed a reduction in bushland, forest, water, and woodland, but an intensification in cultivated land, grassland, bare land, and the built-up area. The surface runoff, evapotranspiration, lateral flow, and water yield would significantly increase in the future, while groundwater would decrease under combined climate and land use/cover change. It is predicted that two anions (Cl− and PO4 −3 ) and two cations (Na+ and K+ ) would exceed the permissible limits for the drinking water set by the World Health organisation (WHO) and Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), from 2036 to 2050. Changes in groundwater quality due to major cations and anions is significantly correlated to evapotranspiration and temperature with Pearson correlation (r) between 0.35 and 0.85. Furthermore, correlate to the changes in all land use/ cover types with Pearson correlation (r) between 0.56 and 0.96. The results obtained provide further insight into future water resources management planning and adaptation strategie
Constraints to utilization of the African nightshades and the effects of lactic acid fermentation on its nutritional and sensory qualities
Authors:   , Sangija Frank
Published: October 2023

African nightshades (ANS, Solanum nigrum complex) are among the most widely distributed and consumed indigenous vegetables in Tanzania. Several challenges hamper the utilization of ANS. This study sought to assess trends and constraints to ANS utilization in Kilimanjaro and Morogoro regions, Tanzania and also, to assess the effect of lactic acid fermentation on the nutritional and sensory quality of ANS. About 627 farmers' households were involved in the study. Quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to collect information. Semi structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and Key informants’ interviews were the methods of data collection. Solanum villosum and Solanum scabrum were fermented naturally and controlled fermentation using Lactobacillus plantarum and Leuconostoc mesenteroides. The results showed that ANS is mainly used as food (96.1%), animal feed (41.3%), and medicine (38%). On average, only 5% of ANS sales contributed to family income. The main constraints to ANS utilization include; pests and diseases (92.9%), lack of knowledge (58%), shortages of fertilizer (51%), shortages of pesticides (50%), inadequate means of transport (50.4%), lack of extension services (48%), improper postharvest handling (41.4%) and inadequate storage facilities (34%). Postharvest losses accounted for a 78.4% loss of ANS. There was minimal value addition on ANS, e.g., drying (5.3%) and fermentation (1.1%). Fermentation significantly reduced pH and increased titratable acidity. Fermentation increased β-carotene 2-5 times for both pickles. Vitamin C, chlorophyll and polyphenol were significantly reduced. Fermentation increased bioavailability of minerals (P, Ca, Fe and Zn). Knowledge should be given on good agricultural practices i.e., the proper use of pesticides, fertilizers, and quality seeds. Knowledge of the processing and preservation of ANS is necessary for farmers to improve utilization, reduce losses and ensure ANS availability. Fermentation can preserve ANS, with an increase in β-carotene and reducing antinutrients. Fermentation can be recommended to small-scale farmers, processors and households to improve their nutrition and livelihood.
Distribution, characterization and propagation methods for conservation and utilization of oyster nuts telfairia pedata in Tanzania
Authors:   , Shayo Philipina
Published: October 2023

Oyster nut (Telfairia pedata) is a native East African climber, growing naturally or planted in association with tall trees Tanzania (including Zanzibar island), Kenya and Uganda. Plot less sampling method within different land use (farmlands, homesteads, and along riverbanks) was used to understand the spatial distribution of oyster nuts across elevation and rainfall gradients and a cross-sectional survey using semi-structured questionnaire was conducted on 346 respondents to assess the utilization and conservation status of oyster nuts in northern Tanzania. In addition, phylogenetic analysis were used to assess the genetic variability of oyster nuts collected from the study location and lastly developing local propagation methods for the production of oyster nut seedlings for farmers in northern Tanzania. The findings on the spatial distribution of oyster nuts indicated that more oyster nut plants grow in higher elevations and areas with higher rainfall. The findings on utilization and conservation status of the oyster nuts reveal that about 21% of respondents used oyster nuts for cooking with other staple foods while (18%) claimed that the nuts are used by pregnant and lactating mothers for medicinal and breast milk stimulation and nine percent indicated that the nuts are used for ritual and cultural devotions. Also, respondents within the 36-50 age groups reported the greatest diversity of uses of oyster nuts were (51%) compared with those aged below 36 years old (21%). The findings on genetic analysis suggest that the oyster nut (Telfairia pedata) is the only specie that exists in Tanzania with similarity of >99% to known accessions as deposited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Although the accessions were obtained from different districts in Northern Tanzania, their close genetic similarity indicates that they might have originated from the same parents and were introduced to other sites through cultivation by human interventions. The findings on propagation methods for the production of oyster nut seedlings indicate that mother plant topsoil and Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium fertilizer levels and mother plant topsoil and cow manure are the best media for the propagation of oyster nuts using stem cuttings. The study concludes that oyster nuts offers multiple benefits to farmers and is the only species that exist in Tanzania. The study recommends: (i) Promote the multipurpose and only oyster nut plant that exist in Tanzania through workshops and seminars to contribute to food security and biodiversity conservation; (ii) mother plant topsoil and NPK or cow manure are the most suitable soil mixture for raising oyster nuts from stem cuttings; and (iii) Research institutions can take an interest in both in-situ and ex-situ long-term monitoring trends of oyster nuts (Telfairia pedata) distribution as it is the only specie that exists in the country.
Combination of natural betanidin dye with synthetic organic sensitiser towards dye-sensitised solar cell application
Authors:   , Costa Rene
Published: October 2023

Betanidins belong to natural red-purple pigments betacyanins, which experimentally demonstrated good light adsorption in a visible range and might be suitable for the dye sensitised solar cell (DSSCs). Instability is a well-known drawback of natural dyes, which impedes their use for DSSCs. A thermodynamic approach helps to understand the betanidin (Bd) instability which occurs due to spontaneous decarboxylation reaction with decarboxylated betanidin (dBd) formation. The study considers the improvement of the sensitiser’s functionality via combination of natural Bd/dBd dyes and synthetic 4- (Diphenylamino)phenylcyanoacrylic acid (L0) dye. Novel complex D–π–A organic dyes, L0–Bd and L0–dBd with structural isomers, have been designed via esterification reactions. The DFT/B3LYP5/6‒31G(d,p) approach has been used to compute geometry, vibrational spectra and thermodynamic characteristics of the individual isomers and their complexes with L0. Implementation of TD–DFT method aids in obtaining optoelectronic properties. The broader coverage of the solar spectrum with greater light-harvesting efficiency was achieved for the complexes compared to individual dyes. The dyes attachment to the semiconductor TiO2 was simulated in terms of different adsorption modes to hydrogenated (TiO2)6 cluster. Binding energies and electronic spectra of the dye@TiO2 systems were computed, and electron density distributions over frontier molecular orbitals analysed. Binding energy magnitudes varied within 15‒21 eV for the dye@TiO2 systems.
Short-term forecast techniques for energy management systems in microgrid applications
Authors:   , Mbuya Benson
Published: October 2023

In the 2015 Paris Agreement, 195 countries adopted a global climate agreement to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 2°C. Achieving the set targets involves increasing energy efficiency and embracing cleaner energy solutions. Although advances in computing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have been made, there is limited scientific research work in this arena that tackles the challenges of implementing low-cost IoT-based Energy Management System (EMS) with energy forecast and user engagement for adoption by a layman both in off-grid or microgrid tied to a weak grid. This study proposes an EMS approach for short-term forecast and monitoring for hybrid microgrids in emerging countries. This is done by addressing typical submodules of EMS namely: load forecast, blackout forecast, and energy monitoring module. A short-term load forecast model framework consisting of a hybrid feature selection and prediction model was developed. Prediction error performance evaluation of the developed model was done by varying input predictors and using the principal subset features to perform supervised training of 20 different conventional prediction models and their hybrid variants. The proposed principal k-features subset union approach registered low error performance values than standard feature selection methods when it was used with the ‘linear Support Vector Machine (SVM)’ prediction model for load forecast. The hybrid regression model formed from a fusion of the best 2 models (‘linearSVM’ and ‘cubicSVM’) showed improved prediction performance than the individual regression models with a reduction in Mean Absolute Error (MAE) by 5.4%. In the case of the EMS blackout prediction aspect, a hybrid Adaptive Similar Day (ASD) and Random Forest (RF) model for short-term power outage prediction was proposed that predicted accurately almost half of the blackouts (49.16%), thereby performing slightly better than the stand-alone RF (32.23%), and ASD (46.57%) models. Additionally, a low-cost EMS smart meter was developed to realize the implemented energy forecast and offer user engagement through monitoring and control of the microgrid towards the goal of increasing energy efficiency.
Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania
Authors:   , Pacific Renatha
Published: October 2023

Overweight and obesity are increasing among school children and are currently considered as significant public health problems. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school children (10-13 years) and their correlates, to inform policy for action in order to reduce the magnitude and consequences of the problems. A cross sectional study design was conducted in Ilala and Mkuranga districts of Tanzania between July 2019 and December 2020 among 406 school children, 36 parents/guardians, and 9 teachers. Standardized questionnaires were used for data collection and laboratory analysis was performed to determine actual fatty acids and sugar contents of foods commonly consumed by school children in the study areas. Height and weight measurements were performed by using the World Health Organization standard procedures. The general prevalence of overweight and obesity based on BMI-for-age indicator was 22.6% higher in private than in public schools (32.4% vs. 14.8%, p<0.001). Dietary habits of school children were characterized by low fruit, vegetable, and milk intake. Overweight and obesity among school children correlated significantly with moderate consumption of soda/carbonated drinks (AOR 0.38, 95% CI 0.19- 0.85), high consumption of fruit/fruit-flavored juices (AOR 0.21, 95% CI 0.07-0.67), local ice cream (AOR 0.41, 95% CI 0.17-0.95), and low dietary diversity (AOR 0.57, 95% CI 0.44- 0.75). Other predictors were moderate consumption of potato chips (AOR 2.27, 95% CI 1.07- 4.81) and having overweight/obese parent (AOR 10.11, 95% CI 2.72-37.65). In addition, sedentary behavior, such as listening to music and/or radio for >2 hours/week (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2-6.1) and low physical activity such as walking for exercise <2 hours/week (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.1-4.1) were risk factors for overweight/obesity while rope skipping for >2 hours/week (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.03-0.7) was protective. Saturated fatty acids, such as palmitic acid (C16:0), were found in abundance in all food samples while sucrose and saccharin concentrations varied considerably between products. Findings from this study showed that the food environment may be a contributing factor to overweight/obesity among school children. This study informs relevant authorities to take appropriate actions to minimize health risks associated with overweight and obesity in school children.
Surface water – groundwater interactions: A case of a shallow semi-closed lake catchment in northern Tanzania
Authors:   , Okwir Gustavio
Published: October 2023

Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater is rapidly growing in many developing countries as an adaptation strategy to climate variability and change. However, the interactions between the groundwater and the surface water systems are not adequately understood, especially among the East African rift valley lakes, where data paucity has limited studies and reporting on the spatial influence of catchment heterogeneity. In its humble contribution to sustainable water development, this study aimed to present a platform for understanding the influence of climatic variation and anthropogenic activities on surface water–groundwater interactions. To be relevant locally, Lake Babati, a freshwater lake in Northern Tanzania that provides the community with fish, freshwater, and a habit for hippopotamus, was studied. The study applied hydrological simulation, grey relational analysis, and stepwise regression analysis to model the hydrological behaviour of the lake. Further, it used hydrogeochemistry and environmental isotopes to identify groundwater fluxes and draw the conceptual understanding of surface water – groundwater interaction and applied topography-based indices to spatially map groundwater potentials within the catchment. The results showed that Lake Babati level is significantly declining (p-value < 0.01) at a rate of 25 mm per annum. The lake level decline could not be explained by climatic variability since the decline occurred when both evaporation and rainfall showed no significant changes either seasonally or annually. Instead, the consistent decline of the lake level in all seasons could be due to the expansion of the spillway, which effectively lowered the lake reservoir level and increased the lake outflow in rainy seasons. The hydro-geochemistry and isotopes data showed that the lake water and groundwater interact and are in hydraulic connections. Further, using Height Above Nearest Drainage based and Topography Wetness Index based methods, the study developed two groundwater potential maps to predict groundwater spatial variability and guide groundwater prospecting efforts and subsequent development. Given that Lake Babati is in a hydraulic connection with the groundwater, its consistent decline will likely impact the groundwater system. Similarly, abstracting groundwater at unsustainable rates could lower the lake levels further. Therefore, integrated water resources management is required for sustainable water resources development and management in the catchment. Mandatory and continuous monitoring of the water resources (groundwater levels, river flows, and lake levels) is recommended to generate quality in situ data for future studies.
IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATA PELAJARAN SEJARAH KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM KELAS VIII MTS WALISONGO SIMOJAYAN AMPELGADING
Authors: JIPI
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi media audio visual dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran sejarah kebudayaan islam kelas VIII MTs Walisongo Simojayan Ampelgading. Metode pendidikan yang diterapkan dalam lembaga tersebut adalah media audio visual. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif bersifat. Pengumpulan data digunakan dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Setelah data terkumpul dilakukan analisis data dengan: 1) reduksi data, 2) penyajian data, 3) penarikan kesimpulan. Dari penelitian ini dapat diketahui bahwa media audio visual yang di terapkan di MTs Walisongo Simojayan Ampelgading dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran sejarah kebudayaan islam kelas VIII
IMPLEMENTASI METODE AT-TARTIL DALAM MENGATASI KESULITAN MEMBACA AL-QUR’AN PESERTA DIDIK SMP NU SUNAN GIRI KEPANJEN
Authors: JIPI
Published: October 2023

Unsur terpenting dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar adalah metode pembelajaran, mengingat salah satu metode pembelajaran membaca Al-Qur'an yang praktis, efektif, efisien dan cepat dalam memahami pembelajaran Al-Qur'an yang mengantarkan siswa mampu mengembangkan bacaan Al-Qur'an yaitu metode At-Tartil. Metode At-Tartil adalah metode pembelajaran membaca Al-Qur'an sesuai dengan kaidah tata bahasa dan dikemas dalam bentuk yang ringkas dan menyenangkan. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kurangnya kesadaran siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran Al-Qur'an dan kemampuan membaca AlQur'an siswa di tingkat SMP yang dinilai cukup rendah. Adapun tujuan dalam pnelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana metode AtTartil mengatasi kesulitan membaca Al-Qur’an peserta didik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : (1). Hasil penerapan metode At-Tartil secara garis besar ialah: (a). Meningkatnya kemampuan membaca Al-Qur’an peserta didik. (b). Dapat membaca Al-Qur’an sesuai kaidah hukum tajwid. (c). Meningkatnya kemampuan menghafal surat-surat pendek dan bacaan sholat peserta didik. (2). Ada beberapa hambatan dalam penerapan metode At-Tartil, yaitu: (a). Kurangnya penguasaan penyampaian materi beberapa pengajar. (b). Kurangnya kesadaran peserta didik untuk masuk kelas tepat waktu.
PENGEMBANGAN VIDEO ANIMASI BERBASIS DORATOON SEBAGAI INOVASI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM DI SMP ISLAM CENDEKIA HARAPAN DENANYAR JOMBANG
Authors: JIPI
Published: October 2023

Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam merupakan mata pelajaran yang banyak mengandung riwayat cerita pada masa lampau dan dalam proses pembelajaranya lebih banyak bercerita, cenderung pasif dan monoton, sehingga menimbulkan kurang minatnya pelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam dikalangan para siswa. Atas dasar hal tersebut, penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran berupa video animasi berbasis doratoon sebagai inovasi media pembelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam di tingkat SLTP.  Adapun menggunakan metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini didasarkan atas teori yang dikemukakan oleh Borg & Gall. Untuk memperoleh data, peneliti menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket dan wawancara. Kedua instrument tersebut digunakan untuk mengetahui validitas atau kelayakan media yang telah dikembangkan. Hasil penelitian di lapangan menyatakan bahwa media video animasi ini dinilai valid. Hal tersebut didasarkan atas penilaian ahli materi sebesar 84% dengan kategori sangat layak, dan penilaian ahli media sebesar 69% dengan kategori layak. Semetara pada tahap uji coba lapangan yang telah dilaksanakan di kelas VIII SMP Islam Cendekia Harapan Denanyar dengan jumalh 20 siswa. Hasil angket penilaian untuk siswa menyatakan bahwa media yang dikembangkan memperoleh nilai 88%, sehingga dikategorikan sangat layak. Dengan demikian produk video pembelajaran animasi berbasis Doratoon layak digunakan untuk pembelajaran secara publik untuk individu maupun kelompok.
The Effectuation of Environmental, Social, and Governance on the Companies’ Value in Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University, Saryadi Saryadi , Nurseto Sendhang ,   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University, Purbawati Dinalestari ,   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University, Wijayanto Andi ,   Department of Business Administration, FISIP, Diponegoro University
Published: October 2023

This research to examined the effect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure on company value. The sample used is companies listed on the Stock Exchange Indonesia (IDX) and own sustainability report period 2020 -2022 as many as 45 companies. This research used regression analysis. . The research results showed that environmental and social disclosure had a positive and significant effect on company value. Meanwhile, governance disclosure had a negative and significant effect on company value.
Glamping Turizmi
Authors: Ercan Fatih
Published: October 2023

Glamping, son yıllarda turizm araştırmalarına konu olmaya başlayan ve popülerlik kazanan bir turizm fenomeni olarak dikkat çekmektedir. Kamping kelimesinin yeni bir formu olarak kabul edilebilecek olan glamping, “glamorous” ve “camping” sözcüklerinin birleşiminden türetilmiştir. Konfor ve lüksü bir arada sunan yeni kampçılık ve konaklama türüdür. Kullanılan çadırların lüks ve konforlu olması ayırt edici, farklı bir konaklama tipine işaret etmektedir. Daha ilgi çekici, lüks, sıradışı, kişiye özel bir konaklama ve tatil deneyimi yaşama isteği lüks kampçılarda daha baskındır. Bununla birlikte, glamping tesislerinin kurulacağı alanlar, tesislerin nitelikleri ve glamping çadırların donanımları da günümüzde kanun ve yönetmelikler çerçevesinde belirlenmeye başlanmaktadır. Bu bölümde ilk olarak, glamping kavramı ve glamping turizmin gelişim süreci ele alınmaktadır. Daha sonra, kampçılık ve glamping arasındaki farklara değinilmiş, ayırt edici özellikler incelenmiştir. Bu bölümde ayrıca, glamping tesislerinin ve alanlarının özellikleri ile glamping çadırlarda bulunması gereken donanımlar ile ilgili yönetmelikler çerçevesinde ortaya konmaktadır. Son kısımda ise glamping turizmin diğer turizm türleriyle ilişkisi, Türkiye ve dünyada glamping turizmin durumu verilerle açıklanmaktadır.
Mimari Turizm
Authors: Ercan Fatih , Doğan Duygu
Published: October 2023

Mimari turizm, tarihi ve modern mimari yapıların turistlerin ilgisini çekmesiyle destinasyonların turizm potansiyelini artıran bir önemli turizm türüdür. Bu turizm türünün geçmişten günümüze olan evrimi incelenirken, turistik destinasyonların mimari yapıları kullanarak turistleri cezbetmeye çalıştığı ve bu yapıların rekabet gücünü artırdığı vurgulanmaktadır. Literatürde Bilbao Etkisi olarak adlandırılan bu olgu, çarpıcı mimari yapıların turizm potansiyelini nasıl artırabileceğini göstermektedir. Mimari yapıların turistik cazibe merkezleri olarak değerlendirilmesi, turizmin talep, gelir ve destinasyon gelişimi üzerinde oldukça olumlu etkiler yarattığı söylenebilir. Bu nedenle, bu çalışma turizm endüstrisi ve mimarlık alanları arasındaki iş birliğini teşvik ederek, gelecekteki çalışmalar ve projeler için sağlam bir temel oluşturabilir ve bu turizm türünün gelecekteki büyümesine katkı sağlayabilir.
Stavros Lazaris: “Le Physiologus grec, vol. 1: La réécriture de l’histoire naturelle antique”
Authors: Costache Doru
Published: October 2023

Doru Costache book review of “Le Physiologus grec, vol. 1: La réécriture de l’histoire naturelle antique” by Stavros Lazaris
Gambaran Swamedikasi Pada Mahasiswa di Indonesia
Authors: Prasetyo Angga Dwi
Published: October 2023

Self-medication can be interpreted as the treatment of all diseases that exist within oneself through simple medicines. Someone who uses self-medication when "diagnosing" a condition must be able to understand how to use drugs according to the patient's condition. People who carry out self-medication when "diagnosing" a disease, must be able to understand the benefits of the drug so that the drug used is proportional to the patient's condition. This literature review aims to find out what self-medication is like for students in Indonesia. The author uses the literature review study method, related to the description of self-medication in students in Indonesia from various journals, including international journals that have been published in 2016-2023 and are indexed on Google Schoolar. The results of the literature study show that health students have good knowledge and patterns of self-medication. The conclusion is that health students have better knowledge than non-health students because health students gain knowledge about self-medication during lectures.
Global weak solutions to degenerate coupled transport processes in partially saturated deformable elastic-inelastic porous media
Authors: Benes Michal
Published: October 2023

In this work we prove the existence of global weak solutions to a degenerate and strongly coupled parabolic system arising from the transport processes through partially saturated deformable porous materials. The hygro-thermal model is coupled with quasi-static evolution equations modeling elastic and inelastic mechanical deformations. Physically relevant Newton boundary conditions are considered for water pressure and temperature of the porous system. The traction boundary condition is imposed on the deformable solid skeleton of the porous material. Degeneration occurs in both elliptic and parabolic part of the balance equation for mass of water. The coupling between water pressure, temperature, stress tensor and internal variables occurs in transport coefficients, constitutive functions and the decomposition of the total strain tensor into elastic and plastic parts due to mechanical effect and strain tensor due to thermal expansion.

For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2020/63/abstr.html
Holder continuity for vector-valued minimizers of quadratic functionals
Authors: Danecek Josef , Viszus Eugen
Published: October 2023

In this article we give a sufficient condition for interior everywhere Holder continuity of weak minimizers of a class of quadratic functionals with coefficients \(A_{ij}^{\alpha\beta}(\cdot,u)\) belonging to the VMO-class, uniformly with respect to \(u\in\mathbb{R}^{N}\), and continuous with respect to u. The condition is global. It is typical for the functionals belonging to the class that the continuity moduli of their coefficients become slowly growing sufficiently far from zero. Some features of the main result are illustrated by examples.

For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2020/69/abstr.html
Analisis Hadis Larangan Minum Berdiri Dalam Kesehatan
Authors: Amelia Nursyifa  , Dinda Ayu Ramadhani Putri  , Maulidia Khairada Amalia
Published: October 2023

Islam is the most perfect religion and has regulated many aspects of the lives of its creatures, one of which is correct drinking etiquette. Rasulullah saw. has set an example of drinking ethics for the benefit of his people by prohibiting drinking while standing. Medical experts also support this. Drinking while sitting makes food enter slowly so that the intestinal absorption function will run optimally. There are many hadith that mention the prohibition of drinking while standing, which is attempted to relate it to health. This research is qualitative in nature and uses research methods based on library research by collecting research data sources from various relevant literature sources. Many literature states that drinking while sitting is considered better than drinking while standing. This certainly supports the hadiths which state the prohibition on drinking while standing. Some of the effects of drinking while standing on the digestive system include kidney dysfunction, dehydration, indigestion, pressing on the nerves, causing gerd, and triggering arthritis.
Determinants of Bank Performance through Camel Ratio, Digitalization, and Bank Size
Authors: Kayani Indah , Hakiman Hakiman
Published: October 2023

In general, this research aims to analyze the effect of CAMEL’s factors, namely BOPO, CAR, NPL, and LDR on the bank's financial performance. As well as the external factors of Digitalization and Bank Size on the bank's financial performance. In this case, the bank's financial performance is proxied by ROA. The population in this study are conventional banks registered with the Financial Services Authority totaling 107 banks. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a total sample of 10 banks that met the criteria. The approach used is panel data regression with a random effect model as the best model. Data analysis software uses E-Views 12. The results of this study found that BOPO and CAR have a negative effect on financial performance. LDR, Digitization, and Bank Size each have a positive effect on financial performance. But, NPL does not affect bank performance. From these results, banks are expected to be able to improve financial performance and bank management performance so that creditors have a good perception of bank performance in the future. And must be able to maintain the soundness of the bank by considering all possible risks that will arise. In research, bank digitization has shown quite good results. However, banks must continue to innovate on digital banking while continuing to be accompanied by an increase in the number of customers and pay attention to the infrastructure costs of digitalization.
Stability Control on Ro-Ro Passenger Ships as the Main Factor of Ship’s Safety
Authors: Szymoński Marek
Published: October 2023

On Ro-Ro passenger ship the wide spectrum of captain’s responsibilities should be taken into consideration. One of the important responsibilities is the ship’s stability examination. The other measures as the ship’s condition, wind on ship with large windage area, rolling characteristics, severe seas etc., are important for ensuring the safe operating of ship, to minimize the risk to the ship, to the personnel and passengers on board, and to the environment. The international convention for the Safety of Life At Sea – (SOLAS 90) make into fact the continual development of safety standards in the 111 years since the sinking of the Titanic. Important enhancement stability, operational requirements and damage stability requirements were made as a consequence of several disasters at sea: “Torrey Canyon” in 1967, “Herald of Free Enterprise” in 1987 (183 dead), “Exon Valdez” in 1989, “Braer” in 1993, “Estonia” in 1994 (892 dead). In particular the dramatic loss of the Ro-Ro/Passenger vessels M/F “Herald of Free Enterprise” in 1987, and M/F “Estonia” in 1994, respectively, has resulted in the international regulation requiring enhanced damage stability requirements for this type of vessels, and in more stringent damage stability criteria adopted on a regional basis by Northern European countries (Stockholm Agreement, 1977).
Publication: 'Review of Joe Moran, Interdisciplinarity 2nd edition', Rupkatha, 3, 1 (April 2011)
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

I have just had a review published in the Open Access journal Rupkatha.
 Rupkatha is an internationally recognised e-journal with a special focus on interdisciplinarity. My review, which appears in volume 3, number 1, is of Joe Moran's "Interdisciplinarity", 2nd edition.
DEMO 2010
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

While I do not normally attend rallies, demonstrations and the such like, I am making an exception tomorrow for the NUS' demonstration against the implementation of huge cuts to HE and moving the burden onto the student.
Things to do when you get a new Android phone
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

 Featured image by avlxyz under a CC-BY-SA license.  A friend of mine has just negotiated a great deal on a new Android phone and she suggested I put together a list of apps/things to do once she gets it. I thought, rather than hoarde this all to myself, I'd put it out there for all to see.  1.) Root  This is not strictly for everyone, but I want my phone to be free, as in speech, not beer.
Where to start with Thomas Pynchon?
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

In the course of the last day I have been observing, and engaging with, an ongoing Twitter discussion (see: Dystopia2009 and MarkKohut) as to which Thomas Pynchon novel should be recommended to Pynchon newbies. This might sound like a question of little import: just read the damn stuff.
Speaking plainly
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Following on from posts by @lizith and @ORGMotivation, this is a brief post to explain my current research in plain English. A quick precursor. In many research projects, communicating what you are doing involves making a justification for the research. If that is not immediately obvious, then often the explanation in "plain English" involves making that rationale perspicuous.
Sussex Research Hive Seminars
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Just a quick promotional post to get the word out about the research hive seminars at Sussex. This series presents an exciting opportunity to hear about, and fore-arm yourself against, the challenges posed to 21st-century research. There are sessions on research communication, public engagement, copyright, careers and the REF. If you are interested in attending, official information is available on the library website.
A few notes on some of Jacques Derrida's writings
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

At the beginning of last year, I was involved briefly in a reading group at the University of Sussex, the topic of which was the writings of Jacques Derrida. I wrote, at that point, a computer program to generate nicely presented versions of my notes and hereby present the resulting notes because the domain they were hosted on is now set to expire and I have no interest in maintaining it further.
Android and Eduroam
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

 Image credit: Copyright Eduroam, used here as fair use to indicate the network in question.  It seems there's a few bugs in various Android variants that prevent a valid routing table being setup when connecting to an institutional eduroam network. The problem, which I have seen people reporting on XDA, occurs when you can get onto the wifi network, but still no resources are available.
UK Pynchon Network: Site Up and Programme Announced
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

I am very please to announce that the conference website for the UK Pynchon Network (and our first conference) is now online! The address is: https://www.martineve.com/ukpn/ We have an exciting programme of speakers lined up for the day, which is scheduled to kick off at 10am in the Durham University English Department's main seminar room. Attendance is free but, as such, you'll have to buy your own lunch!
Rockaby: Mission Statement and Implementation Plans
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Image credit: El Waka; Licensed under Creative Commons Non-Commercial Share-alike This is a post to announce the initial draft of a mission statement and implementation plans [PDF] for my Digital Humanities project, Rockaby.
The 'net was never free from commercial interest; it's not a "new" threat to democratic speech
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

In recent days, given the furore over Amazon's decision to no longer host Wikileaks, it has become common parlance to declare that the web is now subjected to the pressures that government can bring to bear on corporate entities (web hosting). See posts by both Richard Hall and John Naughton.
OCZ RevoDrive on Abit Fatal1ty FP-IN9 SLI
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

My Christmas present (I am SUCH a geek) was a lovely OCZ RevoDrive PCI-E SSD, with blistering 540mb/s read/write speeds. Very nice. However, it was not a simple install on my rig and I thought I'd share my basic tips from the experience. If you need the manual, it's on the official Abit site and there's lots of additional info at Digital Daily.
BBC News: fathoming financial terms
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Surprisingly, I managed to make an appearance in the business section of the BBC News website, of all places. When I returned from lunch at the British Library last week, a camera crew were asking people to define various jargon terms used in the pension industry.
Vince Cable's Orwell-esque doublethink
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Just a quick post to point out that, aligning with my teaching last week, Cable's recent announcement that the Lib Dems have not broken any promises on university tuition fees has multiple resonances with George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. Firstly, it is an erasure of history. The Lib Dems explicitly pledged to voters that they would oppose the rise of tuition fees. They are now claiming that this never happened. That was not a promise.
How not to apply to give a conference paper
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Giving conference papers is a crucial part of academic life. It's the prime means of engaging with others in your discipline, getting a face associated with your name and, to use a vile term, networking. However, before you've made it big-time and are being invited to such events, you'll have to respond to calls for papers, or CFPs as they are abbreviated, and this is a bit of an art form.
A Statistical History of UK Pynchon Doctorates
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

While browsing the EThOS Thesis collection today, I suddenly became curious as to the history, statistically speaking, of doctorates in my field of literature: studies on Thomas Pynchon. It emerges that, on record since 1978, there have been 23 doctorates awarded in the UK on, or in part concerning, the fiction of Thomas Pynchon.
The Gaz Pearce Award
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Bit of an in-joke, but I think my career has reached a new high with Gaz's recent award bestowed upon me: The Gaz Pearce Award was originally published by Martin Paul Eve at Martin Paul Eve on March 11, 2011.
Judith Butler at Sussex on Arendt, Cohabitation, and the Dispersion of Sovereignty
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

Anybody reading this weekend's Comment is Free piece by Nick Cohen might have felt somewhat dispirited at the concept of attending a lecture by Judith Butler, who was invited to Sussex this week (2nd February, 2011) to speak as part of the Hannah Arendt Lecture in Modern Jewish Thought series.
Using Producteev to manage overbearing Inboxes
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

I typically have (well, had) about 200 emails in my Inbox, which was just as a result of trying to keep on top of things that I needed to do at some point in the future. Predictably, the box kept growing. No matter how fast I swept away the other 200 or so emails that came in over a week, the original stash never went down. I also missed quite a few things due to not having a system. Today, however, my Inbox looks somewhat different.
"(Un)Reasonable" fees by which metric?
Authors: Eve Martin Paul
Published: October 2023

The reason that the coalition government is now panicking over the set to be universal introduction of £9000 fees and desires to financially punish institutions that want to charge this amount is that it runs counter to their idea of a completely elitist education system: they want institutions to go bankrupt and are predicating this on metrics that don't exist and without taking account of a price-placebo effect.