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Reading Difficulties of Primary School English Langauge Learners: A Case Study of District Dera Ghazi Khan
Authors: Raheem Muhammad Arslan , Tahir Madiha , Ullah Samee , Javaid Muhammad Arshad
Published: October 2021

The paper aims at investigating reading difficulties that the primary school learners face in English language. Keeping in view the aim of the study, it was further divided into two research objectives: To find out the factors that were causing difficulties in reading English text and To find out the effects that such factors have on the students’ performance in reading a text in English. The data was collected using two separate tools for each of the research objectives. Data for the first objective was collected using a semi-structured interview with the English teachers of the mentioned locale of the study. For the second objective non-participatory observation was selected as a method to collect data which included a check-list as a tool to mark the effects in the performance of the students with respect to their reading texts in English Language. As far as the analysis of the data is concerned, it was thematically analyzed and the effects were mentioned following the discussion related to the findings of the first research objective. Finally, it was concluded that the students were unable to read the text because of some flaws in the teaching methodology, their lack interest in reading, which was a result of lack of motivation from the parents’ as well as teachers’ side. The rest of the findings are given in the respective sections.
Advances in Fly Ash Based Geopolymer
Authors:   School of Resources and Environment, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454003, China, Yang Li
Published: October 2021

The current research on the resource utilization of fly ash is summarized, the physical and chemical properties of fly ash and some of the research results of fly ash based geopolymers in resource utilization are introduced, the current situation of the application of fly ash geopolymers is discussed, and the main problems and development trends in high-value utilization are analyzed.
Enhancement of Solubility Ibuprofen by Solid Dispersion Technique on Natural Mucilage
Authors:   M. Pharm., Satara College of Pharmacy, Satara, S. S. Mr. Shikalgar
Published: October 2021

In this study generally solid dispersions (SDs) of ibuprofen were prepared by for all intents and purposes melt dispersion technique using natural mucilage of Lemon seed as carrier, which really is quite significant. Physical mixtures (PMs) of ibuprofen literally were also prepared with the same carrier and in the same drug-carrier ratio (1:0.5, 1:1 and 1:1.5) to compare the dissolution profile, which generally is fairly significant. The solid dispersions and kind of physical mixtures for all intents and purposes were investigated for drug loading, saturation solubility and dissolution behavior in a subtle way. Saturation solubility study really actually was basically carried out in phosphate buffer (pH 7.4), 0.1 N HCL solution and distilled water, which kind of literally is quite significant. Solid dispersions for all intents and purposes particularly were mostly really found definitely fairly effective to literally kind of enhance the solubility of ibuprofen significantly in all the media, which actually is quite significant. Dissolution test specifically was mostly carried out in two different media, phosphate buffer (pH 7.4) and 0.1 N HCL. Solid dispersion containing Lemon seed mucilage at the ratio of 1:1.5 (drug: carrier) basically showed faster and sort of definitely higher drug release and basically was specifically really found to for the most part actually be most sort of effective among all the very actually solid dispersions in a generally big way, which kind of is fairly significant. Drug carrier interactions specifically specifically were studied by comparing Fourier definitely mostly Transform generally Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) of particularly solid dispersions with pure drug which essentially revealed that the SDs specifically were kind of really stable in a pretty big way, which is fairly significant. So, fairly very solid dispersion may particularly be an definitely really effective technique to specifically enhance dissolution rate of ibuprofen, which kind of literally is fairly significant in a fairly big way.
Optimal Motivation among Adolescents in Relation to Parental Involvement
Authors:   Asstt. Prof. BCM College of Education, Ludhiana, Kaur Bedi Jasmeet
Published: October 2021

Optimal motivation is the main thrust which settles on a person to settle on productive decisions, control his learning exercises and feels satisfaction and joy in doing each assignment or action. Yet, we can't overlook this reality that a few understudies are basically not inspired without help from anyone else. It is the educators, guardians who make them roused. It is of incredible worry for instructors to create and keep up with understudies' optimal motivated. Especially during pre-adulthood stage, numerous understudies experience an absence of motivation to take part in scholastic exercises and neglect to arrive at their scholarly potential. Thusly, the motivation of students has been the focal point of much examination. Motivation is presumably the main factor that teachers can focus to further develop learning. The truth of the matter is that individuals overall and understudies specifically are perplexing animals with complex requirements and wants. With respect to understudies, very little if any learning can happen except if understudies are spurred consistently. Motivation has been and keeps on being a broadly concentrated on region across a considerable lot of life's areas. Motivation is the stimulating power that starts and supports conduct and eventually creates results. The principle objective of the review was to look at optimal motivation among adolescents in relation to parental involvement. To achieve the evenhanded, Optimal Motivation Scale constructed and developed by the investigator and Parental Involvement Scale by Dr. Sangeeta Tramma, 1998 were embraced.
Celebrating an Ottoman Victory over the Revolted Greeks in 1822: The List of Revenues and Expenses
Authors:   Ecclesiastical Academy of Vella of Ioannina -Greece, Xynadas Emmanouel
Published: October 2021

The aim of this work is to present in detail the Abu Lubut Pasha's visit in Veria following the successful outcome of his campaign in Naoussa and Veria in the spring of 1822 having suppressed the Greeks' uprisings in the area. In the same context the festivities that followed are described, but most importantly a detailed catalogue with the expenses for this feast is presented, as well as the revenues to the Public Treasury after the siege of Naoussa following the confiscation and sale of the revolutionaries’ property. The study also provides information on the Ottomans' celebration after a victorious campaign of their forces.
LEGAL PERSONALITY OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN UKRAINE AND MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION: COMPARATIVE LEGAL RESEARCH
Authors: Boichuk A. Yu. , Humeniuk V. V.
Published: October 2021

The article examines the trends that have led to a significant increase in the legal personality of political parties in many European countries over the last decade. The growing role of political parties in the modern conditions of a developed democracy requires a revision of the standards of European legislation on their activities.

Important issues of legal rights and obligations of political parties in accordance with both international standards and the legislation of Ukraine are revealed; defines the concepts of "subject of legal relations" and "legal capacity", as well as the legal side of the legal personality of a political party; formulates precise legal criteria and bases for recognition of a political party as a subject of law. A comparative legal study of the legal personality of political parties in Ukraine and the Member States of the European Union.

The European standards on the legal personality of political parties have already been developed in most European countries and are aimed at achieving the constitutional and legal order is noted. The Law on Political Parties is a common denominator of legislative work, which regulates the organization of political parties and the financing of their participation in election campaigns.

The development and implementation of standards for regulating the activities of political parties is a very important component of protecting the principles of a democratic society is determined. The importance of the role that political parties play in governance at both the national and supranational levels, this issue is currently given great importance in the European Union are given. The introduction of European standards in national legislation enables the state to effectively regulate the activities of political parties.
CONSTITUTIONAL COMPLAINT AS A NEW INSTITUTE OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF UKRAINE
Authors: Chernolutsky R. V.
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the analysis of the institute of constitutional complaint as a new mechanism of protection of human rights and freedoms for Ukrainian practice. The significance of the constitutional complaint as a new institution of the constitutional law of Ukraine lies in two aspects. First, it is an important additional mechanism (means) to protect individual rights and freedoms. This increases the impact of law on public relations, and the state strengthens its status as a legal entity. This also strengthens the applicability of the rule of law as one of the fundamental principles of law. Secondly, the importance of the constitutional complaint as a separate institution is related to the functioning of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, which is legally called to ensure the supremacy of the Constitution of Ukraine. A person's appeal to a body of constitutional jurisdiction with a complaint emphasizes the closeness of the entire judicial system to a person, as well as the desire of the state to properly protect his rights. Thus, at the individual (complainant) level, the constitutional complaint increases the importance of the rule of law (due to the protection of human rights and freedoms), and at the public level (constitutional jurisdiction) - promotes the rule of law as the foundation of the entire legal system. The author reviews the current legislation in this area of relations, focuses on the features of the constitutional complaint and aspects of its significance, as well as clarifies some problematic aspects of its implementation in Ukraine. It was noted that due to this the function of protection of human rights by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine will be more effectively and fully implemented.
RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND DUTIES OF A MAN AND A CITIZEN AS THE CONTENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL STATUS
Authors: Boyarsky O. O. , Kofman B. Ya.
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the consideration of human and civil rights, freedoms and responsibilities as the content of its constitutional and legal status. First, the author briefly analyzes the concept of constitutional and legal status of the person, outlining some problems of its understanding. The categories of constitutional rights, freedoms and duties of man and citizen are further studied, as well as their relationship between them. It is noted that the most common criterion for the separation of constitutional rights and freedoms of man and citizen is the sphere of society. In this regard, the constitutionally enshrined rights and freedoms of man and citizen are divided into civil (personal), political, economic, social, cultural.

The importance of the transition from the declarative fixation of the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of a person in the Constitution of Ukraine to their implementation is noted. It is determined that human rights and freedoms as elements of the constitutional and legal status have common bases of consolidation, guarantee, protection and defense, but differ in implementation (rights require certain mechanisms or means, and freedoms do not need). At the same time, human freedom is a fundamental category in relation to human rights. In turn, the duty of man and citizen is a measure of the necessary behavior of the person, the minimum requirements imposed by the state on the person. Due to its nature, a person's duty is more positive and therefore requires clear regulation in law. The importance of duty as an element of the constitutional and legal status of a person and a citizen lies in the implementation of its preventive function, due to which the interests of the individual, society and the state should not be harmed.
CONSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF THE PEOPLE`S RULE THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE RULE OF LAW IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION
Authors: Yanchuk A. О. , Yefremova N. V.
Published: October 2021

The modern researchers are increasingly beginning to address the issue of constitutionalization of public relations, noting that this process is inextricably linked with the activities of constitutional courts, which in one way or another affect the process of constitutionalization of public relations, legal family, national and other features is noted. The issue of constitutional modernization of the institution of democracy in the context of the national ground of awareness of the rule of law through the prism of domestic philosophy, literature, culture, highlights the decisions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine as the main external form of interpretation of constitutional provisions democracy as a product of the system of state bodies, the actualization of attention to constitutionalism as the main mechanism of this institution. Constitutionalism is seen as a socio-political system that limits the arbitrariness of power and determines the guarantees of human rights and fundamental freedoms. In the narrow sense, constitutionalism is embodied in the activities of constitutional justice bodies to verify the legal acts of public authorities for their constitutionality. It is such properties of constitutionalism as the restriction of arbitrariness, the definition of guarantees of human rights and fundamental freedoms through the Constitutional Court of Ukraine's review of legal acts of the authorities for their constitutionality allows to include constitutionalism in the main mechanism of building democracy in Ukraine, ensuring its forms and mechanisms.

Proved matched constitutionalism as a phenomenon and as a process konstytutsionalizatsiya a priority mechanism construction in Ukraine democracy that is provided, including verification of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine acts of the authorities for their compliance with the general postulates of the rule of law.
THE ROLE OF LEGAL NOOSPHEROLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC METHODS OF INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FORECASTING
Authors: Baimuratov М. О. , Ozhereliev V. P.
Published: October 2021

In 2019, in the scientific and practical legal journal "Public Law" №1 (33), the authors published an article on the feasibility of developing a single model of international public law and the noosphere. This decision was made in accordance with known scientific facts: the existence of a single global space of civilizational events and the noosphere, the space of which can be represented as a topological, and the system of public international law can be described as an "equilibrium surface" of differentiated diversity. The development of these studies led the authors to the realization of the existence of a global information and legal structure in the noosphere system, and then to the development and creation of a "topological double-circuit shell-nuclear information and legal model of the noosphere." This model became a conceptual basis for further research: to develop a system of noosphere law, methods of international legal forecasting and monitoring the "stability" of the information and legal structure of the civilizational space of the noosphere. The results of the research are the theoretical foundation for the formation and development of a new scientific and educational interdisciplinary discipline: "legal noospherology", which is of paramount scientific importance for the development of effective methods of international legal forecasting. The implementation of the natural-legal scenario of "inversion", in the absence of monitoring of information and legal processes in the noosphere system using the Model, according to the "catastrophe theory", can lead the world civilization system to unpredictable but expected negative consequences is noted. Their onset, due to the unpredictability of the local human – or rather, personal factor, can cause a spontaneous "implosion" of the shell-nuclear structure of the noosphere and its subsequent "collapse".
TYPES OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES IN WHICH A HUMAN – A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS
Authors: Boyarsky O. O.
Published: October 2021

The article is devoted to the study of human participation as a member of the community in the existence and functioning of the territorial community. The article contains a description of the types of territorial communities, as well as their general features. The article defines the way a person functions as a member of the community in the territorial community. It is determined that the territorial communities of the primary level are those communities in which a person fully realizes his right to local self- government, including, first of all, the realization of their existential interests and other needs due to the implementation of human life cycle within the territorial community. , mainly in the ordinary implementation of statehood. It is noted that the activities of local councils and their executive bodies in the understanding of teleological guidelines are carried out on behalf of and in the interests of the respective territorial communities, so there is a clear methodological and procedural link that arises in the implementation of these rights and interests. This issue is quite relevant, because most local communities and their members focus and concretize their needs and interests through the formation of key issues of local importance, which is a fundamental object of the institution of local government and local government. It is determined that the possibilities of territorial communities to determine their own administrative structures are quite limited in Ukraine, they are quite exhaustively defined centrally – in the relevant Law of Ukraine "On Local Self-Government in Ukraine". In addition, the cities of Kyiv and Sevastopol have not yet established their own executive structures of local self-government, and their functions are entrusted to the relevant local state administrations. This significantly limits the implementation of the principle of organizational autonomy.
Interventions in increasing availability of skilled healthcare providers in rural areas: A Case Study of Bihar (India)
Authors: Kumar Dilip
Published: October 2021

Population of rural areas face distinct health challenges due to economic conditions, cultural/behavioural factors, and health provider shortages that combine to impose striking disparities in health outcomes among them. The process of recruitment takes about four to six months for Recruitment of Medical officers and paramedics. The number of applicants is quite limited because of dearth of doctors and paramedics in the State. It was felt that the health staffs incentives will help to increase the turnover of health staffs to some extent in the rural and remote areas. Monitoring cell has been constituted at the state level. The trainings are being monitored at regular intervals of time. The motivational level of health staff at all levels seems to be low. Continuous communication and feedback by state level programme officers is needed on regular basis. Placement of the suitable trained personnel is needed at those health facilities where sufficient infrastructure is available. Since 2010-11, there has been a continuous focus on the capacity building of the existing manpower in  the  state.  Trainings  as  per  GOI  guidelines  on  Immunization,  IMNCI,  EmOC,  LSAS,  SBA  and Minilap/MVA etc. have been taken up with full strength. In addition, the State wide training on immunization for Medical Officers, IPC skills for breast feeding and basic training in neonatal resuscitation also has been taken up at various levels. More than four-fifth of the total staffs in the health facilities were agreed on all the educational interventions for retention of health staffs in rural areas. For the regulatory interventions such as enhanced scope of practice, different types of health workers; multi skilling of alternate service providers, compulsory rural service which may be mandatory for obtaining license to practice or can be a prerequisite for entry into specialization and subsidized education in return of assured services were agreed by four-fifth of the total staffs. For the interventions related to professional and personal support such as better living conditions (water, sanitation, electricity, telecommunications, schools, etc.), safe and supportive working environment, outreach activities to facilitate cooperation between health workforce from better served and underserved areas; use of tele-health, designing career development programmes linked with rural service: more senior posts in rural areas and professional networks for rural areas such as rural health professional associations, rural health journals, etc. about 88 percent of the HR categories of Staffs were agreed in the health facilities
Elucidating Afrocentricity as a contemporary theoretical stance through 'epistemic disobedience'
Authors: Mugambiwa Shingirai Stanley
Published: October 2021

The use of Afrocentricity as a contemporary theoretical lens has triggered remarkable debate among African scholars. There is growing contestation among African intellectuals on the future of knowledge construction in the wake of the collapse of colonization in Africa. The contestation on the applicability of the Afrocentricity as a theory is largely triggered by the assumed superiority of Western thought. One of the major proponents of Afrocentricity Melefe Kete Asante has prompted an interesting question ‘Why have Africans been shut out of global development?’ The question attracts the need for African scholarship to take into consideration a context based theoretical standpoint and methodology. Nevertheless, the quest for a purely African based thought is clashed by postmodernists who contend that there is no such thing as “Africans” because there are many different types of Africans and all Africans are not equal. It is from this standpoint that this paper seeks to position Afrocentricity as a fundamental theoretical perspective in African scholarship. Afrocentricity is considered to be a catalyst of change whose goal is to restore the African understanding of the world. As such, through what some scholars have termed “epistemic disobedience” which is a form of epistemic revolt in favour of decolonisation of thought, this paper provides a critical analysis of the relevance of Afrocentricity as a theoretical standpoint.
Community policing and stock theft in selected rural areas of the Mpumalanga province of South Africa
Authors: Masuku Sandile Clement , Motlalekgosi Hendrick Puleng
Published: October 2021

A slight decrease in stock theft in many provinces in South Africa must be commended irrespective of the reasons behind the decrease because it is a step in the right direction. However, an increase in stock theft in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa is a cause for concern and must be handled with urgency. This paper examines the extent to which the community is involved in the fight against stock theft in the rural areas of the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The study employed a qualitative research approach that used semi-structured in-depth interviews to collect data. The sample consisted of 22 participants selected through purposive sampling, who included farmers, herdsmen, Community Police Forum members, and community leaders. The study found that the community in the rural areas of Mpumalanga is not involved in the fight against stock theft and that this could mainly be attributed to the poor relationship between the South African Police Service and the community. It was also found that poverty and unemployment are the main contributing factors to increased stock theft in the rural areas of the Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality in Mpumalanga.
Implementation of integrated quality management in Private Islamic Religious College: Case Study of Tazkia Islamic Religion Institute in Jakarta
Authors: Marjuki Marjuki , Saud Udin Saepudin , Andriyani Andriyani , Fahrudin Adi
Published: October 2021

This study aims to determine: 1) the planning of the implementation of integrated quality management at the Tazkia Islamic Institute. 2). Implementation and implementation Implementation of integrated quality management at the Tazkia Islamic Institute. 3). Analysis and evaluation of the implementation of integrated quality management at the Tazkia Islamic Institute. This research uses case study method, data collection is done through interviews, observation and review of documents, data sources obtained through informants, photos and documents. Data analysis uses data reduction techniques, data display and verification/conclusion. The results of this study indicate that 1). Integrated quality management planning at the Tazkia Islamic Institute begins with mapping the condition of the institution and conducting an analysis to map the institution with the principles of CITB (fast, coordinated, complete, quality). 2). The implementation of integrated quality management is carried out after going through a measurable planning process by preparing management financing and human resource support capacity, implementation begins with the following steps: implementing quality management with administrative processes so that it can implement management of higher education as a whole, developing the concept of quality integration with standard learning processes and curricula, linking integrated quality management with university research processes high level, synergizing academic processes by equating the vision and mission of the institution. 3). Supervision of the implementation of quality management at the Tazkia Islamic Institute is carried out by the chancellor by involving other university leaders, namely the vice-chancellor, directors, deans and heads of study programs, and division heads.
Do Electronic Information Resources Improve Student Academic Performance? Case at the Student of Management Study Program in Yogyakarta Indonesia
Authors: Heru Kristanto R. Heru Kristanto HC , Wahyuni Purbudi
Published: October 2021

The use of information technology is an integral part of the learning process in the University. The research aimed to find out empirical evidence of the impact of electronic information resources on improving the academic performance of students in the Management Study Program. The research model used mediation regression with SEM and the PLS statistical software. Purposive sampling with 210 respondent. Electronic information resources were measured by the availability of software application infrastructure, online journals, online databases, institutional repositories, e-books, e-journals, and websites. Electronic information resources were measured by using skills electronic information resources in the learning process, making final assignments, publications. Academic performance was measured from the teaching and learning process, publications of students, improvement of achievement index, contribution to society. The results showed that the availability of software application infrastructure, online journals, online databases, institutional repositories, e-books, e-journals, and websites had an effect on academic performance. Habits or use fullness of using electronic information resources mediated the effect of electronic information resources on academic performance.
The survival interactional strategies toward sustainable livelihoods amongst the migrants in the rural areas of Limpopo Province
Authors: Mabasa M. A. , Makhubele J. C. , Kwakwa M. M. , Matlakala F. K. , Mafa P. , Baloyi T. V. , Masilo D. T. , Rabotata N. E.
Published: October 2021

Survival interactional strategies are important for migrants towards sustainable livelihoods. The purpose of the study was to describe the survival interactional strategies toward sustainable livelihoods amongst the migrants in the selected areas of South Africa. This research was qualitative and used descriptive design to zoom into the survival interactional strategies toward sustainable livelihoods amongst the migrants. Researchers used purposive and convenient sampling techniques to sample the migrants’ youth. Data was collected through telephonic individual interviews to comply with COVID-19 national regulations and analyzed thematically. The study considered research ethics and trustworthiness as a research quality criteria. Findings showed that there is a need for effective social networks, sense of togetherness, entrepreneurial network, emotional support and economic support which are not   easily realized by people from foreign countries as some of the South African policies are unfavorable to immigrants. Without those mentioned above, the immigrants face challenges when engaged with established relationship with people in the same business, support from spouses and fellow countrymen, functional reciprocal referral system, credit sales of goods, and teamwork as survival interactional strategies toward sustainable livelihoods amongst the immigrants. The survival interactional strategies are not easily realized by immigrants as some of the South African Policies and realities are unfavorable to the conditions of the people from the foreign countries. Social workers are thus, required to provide awareness on human diversity, and the impacts of xenophobic attacks to the South African community. Social work practitioners should also be mandated to develop and run an awareness programme on the survival interactional strategies toward sustainable livelihoods amongst the migrants.
The relationship between emotional intelligence with student's mathematics representation ability
Authors: Coesamin M. , Sutiarso Sugeng , Saputri Nadila Intan
Published: October 2021

This study aims to determine the relationship between students' emotional intelligence and students' mathematical representation abilities. The population in the study were all eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sukoharjo, Sukoharjo sub-district, Pringsewu Regency for the 2020/2021 academic year which were distributed in nine classes. The research sample was selected by purposive sampling technique and 32 students were selected for class VIII-A. The design used is a correlational research design. The research data is in the form of quantitative data in the form of students' emotional intelligence scores obtained through filling out questionnaires on students' emotional intelligence and students' mathematical representation ability scores obtained through circle material test activities. The data analysis technique in this study uses the Pearson product moment correlation test. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant relationship between students' emotional intelligence and students' mathematical representation abilities, with a Pearson product moment correlation index number of 0.698, meaning that the higher the emotional intelligence of students, the higher the students' mathematical representation ability.
Reviewing the logic of social scientific claims
Authors: Gorard Stephen , Tan Yiyi
Published: October 2021

This paper considers three different claims to knowledge, namely, “fully descriptive”, “generally descriptive” and causal claims. These are all common in social science, and each type of claim requires more assumptions than the previous one. After discussing their methodological and logical foundations, this paper describes some of the limitations in the nature of these three claims. Fully descriptive claims suffer from non-random errors and inaccuracies in observations, and can be queried in terms of utility. Generally, in addition to observational errors, descriptive can be questioned because of the long-standing problem of induction. Even the notion of falsification might not be able to help with this. Finally, causal claims are the most problematic of the three. While widely assumed, causation cannot be observed directly. The paper combines and develops three models of what causation might be, and discusses their implications for causal claims. It points out that so far our belief in causation is still a kind of religious one, and that neither theory nor inferential statistics can help in proving or observing its existence. Finally, the paper provides some suggestions for avoiding being misled by false knowledge and reporting our research findings with tentative care and judgement.
Challenges of Top-Down Policy as Stakeholder Engagement Strategy in the Implementation of Internal Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions: An Empirical Research
Authors: Dewi Yustina Erti Pravitasmara , Sugiharto Dwi Yuwono Puji , Utami Intiyas , Huruta Andrian , Sundari Ocky
Published: October 2021

Higher education plays a significant role in shaping the future national competitiveness. In Indonesia, its governance drives a massive transformation and is more focused on the internal quality assurance over the external one. There are several changes from aspects related to the implementation of internal quality assurance system, especially on the transformation of higher education which faces internal challenges that consider the managerial-based work as a highly complex and heavy-duty work and is less relevant to individual achievement. Further, the biggest challenge in implementing a quality management is the lack of stakeholder management. It gets worse with the top-down policy being implemented to improve the quality of higher education. This present study gives an overview of the internal quality assurance of higher education institutions experiencing challenges in stakeholder management and their top-down-policy-based initiatives. There was a total of 67 private universities in Central Java, Indonesia involved in this study. The data was collected in April – July 2019 using questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD). The FGD involving the executives of the quality board of each university discussed the implementation of new quality assurance regulations. The results show a consistency of the respondents who apparently had incomplete documents of internal quality assurance, followed by skepticism about the future of institution which simultaneously affected the policy in the future.
Technical and Vocational Education and Technology Transfer: Departments of Computer and Communications at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, PAAE&T, Kuwait, As A case Study
Authors: Al-Ali Salah
Published: October 2021

The transfer of technology plays a vital role in the advancement of a country, particularly in gulf states where the shortage of skilled and semi-skilled in visible in essential sectors on their economy (e.g., oil, health, water and electricity). The transfer of technology is considered a significant factor in the development, and is most effective and efficient. When it is absorbed in such a way as to provide a springboard for the move into the next stage of industrialization. The transfer of technology to Kuwait has brought with it enormous changes in terms of industrial development, lower the rate of youth unemployment, increase wages, and upgraded the standard of living. However, the success of technology transfer depends extensively on the contribution of the imported technology in building a sound indigenous scientific and technical infrastructure. In other word, the ability to transfer the know-how and know-why to indigenous manpower that are capable of managing, monitoring, maintaining, and adapting the imported technology to suit local environment. In this paper, I present some of the empirical results and observations which describe the interactions between the supplier of technology (Internet Works and Communications System) and the recipient of the technology (PAAE&T) in the field of technology transfer. In other word, whether the PAAE&T have taken the opportunity, while building its new headquarter, in the transfer of technology from the supplier of internet works and communications system to its academic staff in the various computer and communication academic departments at the PAAE&T colleges and institutions. The paper argues that, for effective and efficient transfer of technology, the recipient (PAAE&T) must ensure that the agreement with the supplier of Internet Works and Communications System must include calluses that would allow the PAAE&T academic staff in its various computer and communications academic departments in its various colleges and institutions to acquire the technology embedded in the agreement. The paper concludes that the transfer of technology and the building of a local scientific and technical infrastructure must be viewed by Kuwaiti decision-makers as a complementary to one another. Thus, reducing, to great extent, the level of dependence on expatriate, particularly in essential sector of the economy (e.g., oil, electricity and water, health).
PERAN PEMIMPIN DALAM GEREJA PEMURIDAN: Studi Kasus di Gereja Kristen Kalam Kudus Pekanbaru
Authors: Bakti Susanto Dwi
Published: October 2021

Abstract: Leaders are a significant factor in realizing a productive church. It is demonstrated through the discipleship in small groups aimed at giving birth to new leaders. But the problem is, not all leaders give birth to a new leader. Therefore, this paper examines the role of the leader to see his role in Holy Word Christian Church Pekanbaru. Richard Robert Osmer's four practical theological tasks is used to refine analysis because it offers methodological novelty, practicality and is comprehensive in understanding or changing contexts. Therefore, a case study approach is used to produce research depth. The data collection process accomplishes through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the role of leaders in Holy Word Christian Church Pekanbaru is significant in realizing a productive church and giving birth to new leaders. So the discipleship system must lead to the goal of birth to new leaders through small groups that have already been forming.

Keywords: role, leader, discipleship, case study, reproductive, small group.

 

Abstrak: Pemimpin merupakan faktor penting dalam mewujudkan jemaat yang reproduktif. Hal tersebut ditunjukkan melalui pemuridan dalam kelompok kecil dengan tujuan melahirkan para pemimpin baru. Tetapi persoalannya, tidak semua pemimpin melahirkan pemimpin baru. Oleh karena itu, artikel ini mengkaji tentang peran pemimpin untuk melihat perannya dalam gereja pemuridan di Gereja Kristen Kalam Kudus (selanjutnya disebut GKKK) Pekanbaru. Empat tugas teologi praktika Richard Robert Osmer digunakan untuk mempertajam analisis karena menawarkan kebaruan metodologi, kepraktisan dan komprehensif dalam memahami atau menggali konteks. Oleh karena itu, pendekatan studi kasus digunakan untuk menghasilkan kedalaman. Proses pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa peran pemimpin di GKKK Pekanbaru signifikan dalam mewujudkan gereja yang reproduktif dan melahirkan pemimpin baru. Jadi, sistem pemuridan harus mengarah pada tujuan untuk melahirkan para pemimpin baru melalui kelompok-kelompok kecil yang sudah terbentuk.

Kata-kata kunci: peran, pemimpin, pemuridan, studi kasus, reproduktif, kelompok kecil.
INTERCÂMBIO ACADÊMICO NOS CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO: PRESSUPOSIÇÕES DOS JOVENS ESTUDANTES
Authors: Oliveira Boaventura Filho Nivaldo de , Siqueira Santos Luidy
Published: October 2021

A presente pesquisa trata da importância dos programas de intercâmbio, tanto para acadêmicos da graduação e da pós graduação, como para as instituições, trazendo os benefícios, as motivações e também as dificuldades. Foi realizada uma pesquisa junto a estudantes dos anos iniciais da graduação em um curso do Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas com a finalidade de identificar o que pressupõe esses jovens quanto ao intercâmbio, o quais destinos escolheriam, quais seriam os entraves, de modo a prover a instituição de informações sobre como o processo é visto por seus estudantes, com vistas a aprimorá-lo e buscar torná-lo cada vez mais acessível.
VIVÊNCIA DE FAMILIARES DE PACIENTES INTERNADOS NA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA DE NANUQUE (MG) PARA TRATAMENTO DE COVID-19
Authors: Sampaio Pereira Heloísa , Elias Monteiro Andressa , Brandão Amorim Patricia
Published: October 2021

No ano de 2019 houve uma nova transmissão do vírus SARS-CoV-2, em Wuhan na China, resultando na doença por Coronavírus que tem como principal característica a transmissibilidade de pessoa para pessoa. Há dois anos a população vem sofrendo com os efeitos e perdas gerados pelo covid-19, além do emocional diretamente afetado devido a situação vivenciada, tanto para os pacientes quanto para os familiares. Sobre o aspecto emocional dos familiares de pacientes de covid-19 pouco é sabido a respeito, portanto, o estudo em questão busca mostrar como os mesmos se sentem em relação a situação vivenciada com entes internados em unidades de terapia intensiva. Logo, o objetivo do trabalho em questão salienta a avaliação do estado emocional dos familiares de pacientes com Covid em unidade de terapia intensiva. Houve aplicação de questionário para obter os dados acerca das questões apresentadas no mesmo onde 30 pessoas participaram ativamente, em seguida uma listagem foi redigida com os resultados obtidos a partir da elaboração dos gráficos com auxílio do software Google Forms. Por fim, quantificação dos dados foi realizada para obtenção dos resultados finais e interpretação da situação emocional dos entrevistados. A partir da quantificação é válido ressaltar que grande maioria dos participantes se apresentaram com o emocional fragilizado devido as situações vivenciadas.
AVALIAÇÃO DA CAPACIDADE DE IDOSOS ATRAVÉS DA ANÁLISE DO ÍNDICE DE BARTHEL
Authors: Elias Monteiro Andressa , Sampaio Pereira Heloísa , Brandão Amorim Patrícia
Published: October 2021

Com o passar dos anos, ocorre uma diminuição da funcionalidade do corpo que interfere na realização de tarefas diárias. Este estudo tem por objetivo avaliar a capacidade de realização de atividades cotidianas pelos idosos, residentes da Rua Ladainha, Centro, cidade de Nanuque – Minas Gerais, utilizando como ferramenta de avaliação o Índice de Barthel Modificado (IBm), que possibilita a avaliação de diversas atividades do dia a dia. É uma pesquisa de caráter quantitativo, em que foram coletados dados relativos a capacidade funcional de 10 idosos entrevistados, sendo organizados em forma de tabelas. Observou-se que 80% dos idosos entrevistados foram do sexo feminino; 70% dos idosos são viúvos; 60% aposentados; 80% alfabetizados e 50% residem só. No que se refere a capacidade funcional, certificou-se que 30% dos idosos foram classificados em dependência severa, 20% em dependência moderada, 20% em ligeira dependência e 30% em independência total, havendo diversos níveis de dependência que estão relacionados ao estilo de vida, sexo e idade de cada indivíduo. Por fim, a análise da pesquisa possibilitou identificar que a maioria dos idosos possuem um grau maior de comprometimento funcional, requerendo auxílio na maioria das atividades propostas pela avaliação.
Knowledge of Farmers on Improved Cotton Production Practices in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District of Telangana
Authors: Kumar Kamishetty Uday , Bose Dipak Kumar , Jahanara Jahanara
Published: October 2021

India is the pioneer country for the commercial cultivation of cotton. Cotton is one of the principal commercial crops and has been one of the main sources of India's economic growth and foreign exchange earner. It is popularly known as ‘White Gold’. In india it is important cash and commercial crop valued for its fiber and vegetable oil. The study was conducted in Ramannapet block of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District was selected purposively based on the maximum cotton grower and 120 respondents were selected randomly from six villages of the ramannapet block. The data was collected with the help of structured schedule analyzed statistically. The study revealed that majority of respondents had medium level of socio-economic status and knowledge on recommended improved production practices of cotton. To access the knowledge of the respondents about improved cotton production practices.
Influence of Supply Chain Risk Factors on the Price of Petroleum Products among Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
Authors: Kimani Brian , Mutiso Stephen
Published: October 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of supply chain risk factors on the price of petroleum products among Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Kenya with a view of making recommendations on mitigating supply chain risk factors.

Methodology: This research study adopted  both descriptive and inferential statistics where data collected from 159 respondents using questionnaires is analysed and fitted into multiple regression model. The qualitative data generated was analysed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.Structured and semi structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Data gathered from the questionnaires administered was analyzed by the help of Ms Excel and SPSS version 22, while output was presented inform of frequency tables and charts.

 

Results and conclusion: The findings of the study demonstrated that supply chain risk factors i.e. that transportation and delivery, inbound cost fluctuations and geo-politics have a positive relationship with price of petroleum products among Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). However, the coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.6.) revealed that only 60% of variations in the price of petroleum product could be attributed to the supply chain risk factors under investigation. The remaining 40% is attributed to other variables that were not examined in this study. In Conclusion, the price of petroleum products among oil marketing companies can be influenced by transportation and delivery, inbound cost fluctuations and geo-politics

Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that Oil marketing companies to develop sophisticated supply chain risk management systems in order become less vulnerable to shocks and disruptions; and reduce exposure.