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El In-Game marketing como estrategia de publicidad moderna: un enfoque cognitivo sobre la percepción del gamer
Authors: Hernández Hernández Christian Antonio , Cortés Hernández Alberto
Published: November 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto del In-Game Marketing como estrategia de publicidad moderna a través de un enfoque cognitivo sobre la percepción del gamer. Para ello, se optó por una metodología cualitativa de carácter exploratorio, no experimental, y transversal. La cual, se realizó bajo una exhaustiva búsqueda bibliográfica, compuesta por artículos científicos indexados, comerciales, y académicos. Además del sustento en la consulta de dos videojuegos como estudio de casos. Los cuales fueron seleccionados de acuerdo con distintos criterios. Los resultados demostraron que los anuncios convencionales (intrusivos) son anticuados, irrelevantes y detestados por los gamers, mientras que las estrategias de marketing en el juego (IGM) que están alineadas con los principios cognitivos de la publicidad moderna influyen positivamente en la percepción de los anuncios por parte de los gamers, lo que conlleva a actitudes e intenciones de compra favorables ante la marca anunciante y el videojuego. Sin embargo, cabe destacar que el IGM en algunos casos enfrenta desafíos para integrarse con la audiencia y mantener la relevancia de los anuncios con la narrativa del juego. Por último, el manuscrito será beneficioso tanto para las marcas como para los gamers. Donde las marcas obtendrán una mayor comprensión de cómo utilizar el IGM para captar y atraer a las nuevas generaciones que se encuentran inmersas en el ámbito del gaming; centennials y millennials. Por otro lado, los gamers se beneficiarán de una experiencia de juego; más inmersiva, interactiva y atractiva acorde a sus preferencias, y sin anuncios intrusivos.
Public Management of Education and Science: Tendencies for Globalization, Digitalization, and Ukrainization
Authors:   Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko, Sumy, Ukraine, Liannoi Yurii , Khrapatyi Sergii ,   Department of Computational Mathematics and Computer Modelling, Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kyiv, Ukraine, Hanzha Vladyslav ,   Vladyslav Hanzha Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko, Sumy, Ukraine, Kononova Daria ,   Daria Kononova National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Mykhailova Oksana ,   Department of the English Language and Primary ELT Methodology Educational and Research Institute of Pedagogics Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Published: November 2024

Globalization have a strong impact on education and science, being a catalyst for progressive changes. This research aims to analyze a new paradigm of public management as a unique symbiosis of cosmopolitan and Ukraine-centric thinking. The research methodology combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to analyze the impact of globalization on education and science in Ukraine. Key components include a review of recent literature on governance, digitalization, and national identity, alongside a comparative analysis of digitalization strategies in different countries to identify best practices for Ukraine. This multidisciplinary approach forms a basis for developing effective policies in the management of education and science in the face of globalization and digitalization. Thus, the analysis of globalization and digitalization impact on the development of education and science in 2003-2022 demonstrated the lack of clear patterns against the background of increased turbulence of the market space, which complicates designing the universal public management model. On the basis of differential calculus, the public management optimization model of digitalization in education and science is developed. This optimization model can be applied as an element of the national public management strategy for digitalization in education and science. Finally, it was established that there are significant direct links between digitalization expenditures, global partnership, Ukrainization level, digital competences, and socio-economic gains of digitalization.
AL QURAN SEBAGAI BUKU METODE PEMBELAJARAN: ANALISIS AYAT-AYAT TARBIYAH
Authors: Fahlawi Sahrizal , Eliza Pertiwi Rizka , Fadli Heri
Published: November 2024

Artikel ini membahas Al Quran sebagai buku metode pembelajaran. Al Quran membahas berbagai topik tentang kehidupan sosial, termasuk pendidikan, yang membahas metode pembelajaran yang merupakan media untuk menyampaikan pesan dari guru kepada siswa. Metode pembelajaran memainkan peran penting dalam proses pembelajaran bahkan menentukan tingkat pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran. Di dalam Al-Quran terdapat beberapa metode pembelajaran dengan berbagai variannya yang dapat dijadikan acuan bagi guru. Ayat yang membahas tentang metode pembelajaran dapat ditemukan pada ayat yang membahas masalah pendidikan atau lebih baik dikenal dengan ayat-ayat tarbiyah.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL TO ENHANCE STUDENTS DEMOCRATIC ATTITUDES
Authors: Zulfa Lina Nida
Published: November 2024

Penentuan model pembelajaran yang berdampak pada tumbuhnya sikap demokratis siswa cenderung kurang diperhatikan. Hal ini mengakibatkan rendahnya sikap demokratis mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan sikap demokratis siswa melalui penerapan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL). Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan secara bertahap dalam dua siklus. Tahapan pada setiap siklusnya meliputi rencana (planning), tindakan (acting), observasi (observing), dan releksi (reflection). Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VB SDN 7 Cakranegara tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah angket sikap demokratis yang telah valid dan reliabel. Hasil penelitian ini adalah terdapat peningkatan sikap demokratis siswa, dari kategori rendah sebanyak 14 orang dan kategori tinggi sebanyak 11 orang pada pretest atau fase pra siklus meningkat menjadi kategori tinggi sebanyak 17 orang dan kategori sangat tingi sebanyak 8 orang pada posttest 2 atau setelah siklus 2. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) dapat meningkatkan sikap demokratis siswa.
PROSES KONSTRUKSI SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN MASALAH LUAS PERSEGI PANJANG PADA SISWA KELAS V SDN 1 BOMBAS
Authors: Wathoni Lalu Nurul Wathoni
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan proses konstruksi siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah luas Persegi Panjang. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V Sekolah Dasar Negeri 1 Bombas yang berjumlah 2 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa tes dan non tes yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Tes berupa pemberian soal tentang masalah matematika. Non tes berupa wawancara. Reduksi, penyajian dan penyimpulan merupakan analisis data yang dilakukan peneliti. Hasil analisis menunjukkan proses konstruksi siswa 1 berada pada tahapan aksi, proses, objek dan skema sedangkan siswa 2 hanya berada pada tahap aksi dan proses saja.
Tanzen bis um zwei und dann schlafen wie ein Walross
Authors: Haustein Clemens
Published: November 2024

Ihre sängerischen wie darstellerischen Qualitäten zeigt sie seit vielen Jahren in Stücken von Monteverdi bis Kurtág. Dabei hat sich ANNA PROHASKA stets den kritischen Blick bewahrt. Ein Gespräch über die Sehnsucht nach Freiheit, das Arbeitsklima an Opernhäusern, Komponisten als Vampire und über Richard Wagner

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Analysis of Myeloperoxidase Levels in Serum of Patients with Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Paridar Yousef , Dabirian Mohammad Moeen , Ahmadi Farhad , Shayanpour Mohammad Hosein , Mard-Soltani Maysam , Shakerian Neda , Mobarakeh Akram
Published: November 2024

Background: Chronic inflammation significantly contributes to cancer progression, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Myeloperoxidase (MPO), a key enzyme produced by neutrophils, generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that lead to tissue damage and intensify inflammation. Objectives: This study examines MPO levels in CRC patients compared to healthy controls and explores the association between elevated MPO levels and other inflammatory markers, including lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Methods: The study included 60 participants divided into two groups: Thirty patients diagnosed with CRC and 30 healthy controls, aged between 35 and 75 years. Colorectal cancer patients and healthy controls were matched for age and sex, with no significant demographic differences between groups. Myeloperoxidase, LDH, and ESR levels were measured in blood samples using standard biochemical techniques. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare levels between groups, using chi-square and t-tests to confirm the comparability of demographic characteristics. Results: Myeloperoxidase levels were significantly elevated in CRC patients compared to healthy controls (P < 0.01), indicating increased neutrophil activity and chronic inflammation. Colorectal cancer patients also showed elevated LDH and ESR levels, suggesting widespread cellular injury and an active inflammatory response. Furthermore, increased MPO levels positively correlated with LDH and ESR, indicating that MPO-driven ROS may contribute to tissue damage and systemic inflammation. Conclusions: The results demonstrate that elevated MPO levels in CRC patients are linked to increased inflammation and tissue damage. This study identifies MPO as a potential biomarker for CRC progression and suggests that targeting MPO-mediated inflammation could provide new therapeutic strategies for managing CRC. Further research is necessary to investigate the regulation of MPO and its potential as a therapeutic target in CRC patients.
Impact of WhatsApp-Based Self-Care Education on Self-Care Behaviors and Lifestyle in Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women with Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Salarkarimi Fatemeh , Karandish Majid , Zakerkish Mehrnoosh , Abbaspoor Zahra
Published: November 2024

Background: Self-care education for overweight and obese pregnant women with diabetes can empower them to make informed decisions during pregnancy. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of WhatsApp-delivered self-care education on self-care behaviors and lifestyle in this population. Methods: This randomized controlled trial involved eighty pregnant women with diabetes in Ahvaz, Iran. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: One receiving face-to-face education and the other receiving a combination of face-to-face and WhatsApp-delivered online education. Blood glucose levels [fasting blood sugar (FBS), 2-hour postprandial (2HPP)], oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) results, lifestyle scores, and self-care scores were measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: Post-intervention, the intervention group demonstrated significantly lower one-hour (119.32 ± 16.54 vs. 163.55 ± 27.07, P=0.007) and two-hour (106.25 ± 15.65 vs. 147.77 ± 24.73, P = 0.028) postprandial blood glucose levels compared to the control group. Furthermore, lifestyle scores improved significantly in the intervention group (154.27 ± 23.24 vs. 42.65 ± 17.58), and self-care scores were markedly higher (141.85 ± 26.64 vs. 56.02 ± 11.63), both showing strong statistical significance (P < 0.001). Conclusions: WhatsApp-based self-care education is an effective intervention for reducing blood glucose levels and enhancing lifestyle and self-care behaviors in pregnant women with diabetes.
Investigating the Relationship Between Cigarettes and Hookah Smoking with Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Daryanavard Ali , Ghasemzadeh Mehran , Fallahi Soghra , Rafati Shideh , Ghareghani Atefeh , Latifi Masoomeh , Khajavi Mayvan Fatemeh , Sheybani Arani Mohammad Hosein , Nikparvar Marzieh
Published: November 2024

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is recognized as a leading global cause of mortality, with tobacco use being one of the established risk factors responsible for 29% of related deaths. Although tobacco smoking, particularly through hookah, is increasing globally, limited data are available to evaluate its impact on CVD. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cigarette and hookah smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD). Objectives: This study evaluated the relationship between cigarette and hookah smoking and coronary artery involvement based on coronary angiography findings. Methods: In this hospital-based cross-sectional study, 256 patients were included, with 128 patients in the CAD group (showing at least 50% stenosis in the left main artery or over 70% stenosis in other coronary arteries) and 128 patients in the normal angiography group. We assessed their smoking status, categorizing participants as current smokers, ex-smokers, or never-smokers. To ensure the collection of accurate and reliable data, we conducted face-to-face interviews, observations, and administered a questionnaire and medical checklist. Results: Based on multivariable logistic regression models, after adjusting for additional risk factors, individuals who smoked exhibited an approximately eight-fold higher likelihood of developing CAD compared to non-smokers. Additionally, hookah users showed a five-fold increase in CAD risk compared to non-hookah users (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Cigarette and hookah smoking are significantly associated with CAD, with cigarette smoking showing a comparatively stronger association with CAD than hookah use when considering other risk factors.
Pengaruh Simulasi Bisnis terhadap Peningkatan Pemahaman Kewirausahaan Siswa Kelas XI di MA NW Ar-Rahmaniyah
Authors: Abdurrahim Abdurrahim
Published: November 2024

The limitations of interactive and contextual learning methods make it difficult for students to apply entrepreneurship concepts in real-life situations. This study aims to determine the influence of business simulation on improving entrepreneurship understanding among 11th-grade students at MA NW Ar-Rahmaniyah Senyiur. This research employs a quantitative approach with an experimental method, involving 45 students from 11th grade IPA and IPS classes. Data collection techniques in this study include observation and questionnaires in the form of pre-tests and post-tests to measure changes in students' understanding, which are then analyzed using a t-test. The results show a significant improvement in students' understanding of entrepreneurship, particularly in terms of creativity, adaptability, teamwork, and risk-taking. This improvement reflects the positive impact of business simulation in developing entrepreneurial skills and highlights its potential as an effective educational tool. By preparing students to think like entrepreneurs, this approach can encourage them to become job creators in the future, thereby helping to address broader socio-economic challenges.
Relasi Filsafat dan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Realisasinya di Era Super Smart Society
Authors: Sari Ambar , Triatmo Agus Wahyu
Published: November 2024

The relationship between the philosophy of science and education plays a crucial role in shaping the capacity of future generations to think critically and solve problems effectively. Philosophy of science, as a discipline that explores the foundations, methods, and implications of scientific knowledge, offers a framework for understanding how knowledge is constructed and how it can be applied in solving real-world problems. In the context of education, it serves as a cornerstone for fostering analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and reflective inquiry. This paper examines how philosophical perspectives on science can inform educational practices that nurture critical and solution-oriented thinking. By integrating philosophical insights into the curriculum, educators can promote an environment that encourages students to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and develop innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. Ultimately, the integration of philosophy of science into education not only enhances intellectual growth but also equips students with the tools needed to address the complex issues facing society today. This relationship is essential in preparing a generation that is capable of navigating the rapidly changing world with a mindset grounded in inquiry, adaptability, and ethical reasoning.
Identifikasi Pendidikan sebagai Suatu Sistem untuk Kemajuan Pendidikan Menuju Indonesia Emas 2045
Authors: Habsy Bakhrudin All , Rahayu Farida Muji , Mareta Riska Dwi , Apriliani Imaniar
Published: November 2024

Education is said to be a system because there is a function and also components of education that are interconnected and there is a relationship between each other to achieve the expected goals. This research aims to find out how the education process can be said to be a system, therefore this research focuses on aspects that support the topic of the task. The research was conducted using a qualitative method literature study. The results of this study include: (1) Education Curriculum, (2) Evaluation and Assessment (3) The Meaning of Teaching and Learning (4) Student and Teacher Duties (5) Policies and Regulations (6) Education Management in Schools.
Analisis Pembelajaran PAI dan Budi Pekerti Materi SKI di SMAN 1 Pariangan dan SMAN 2 Batusangkar
Authors: Wijaya Putu Albiansyah , Arben Arben , Fadriati Fadriati
Published: November 2024

The Element of Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam (SKI) is one of the important elements in the PAI and Budi Pekerti learning materials at the high school level. However, SKI materials are often considered boring and less popular. To overcome this, it is necessary to analyze how the learning process is carried out. The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the PAI and Budi Pekerti learning process for SKI materials at the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. The study was conducted qualitatively using the field research method by collecting data in the field through interviews with PAI teachers and documentation studies on the PAI and Budi Pekerti Teaching Module for SKI materials. The results of the data collection were processed and analyzed by considering the context and interests of the study. The results of the study showed that at the planning stage, teaching modules, media used, and other supporting facilities and tools were prepared. The implementation was carried out in accordance with the design in the Teaching Module and modified according to conditions and needs during the learning process. Evaluation was carried out in formative form to evaluate the learning process and summative to evaluate learning outcomes.
A regulatory roadmap for repurposing: comparing pathways for making repurposed drugs available in the EU, UK, and US
Authors: Scholte Mirre , Bendicksen Liam , Grimm Sabine , Abu-Zahra Teebah , Pauly Bianca , Joore Manuela , Kesselheim Aaron
Published: November 2024

To help academic and non-profit investigators interested in drug repurposing navigate regulatory approval processes, we compared pathways for repurposed drugs to obtain approval at EMA, UK MHRA, and the US FDA. We found no pathways specifically for repurposed drugs, however pathways to market are available in all repurposing scenarios.
Enhancing reading comprehension in Araling Panlipunan of Grade 5 learners through differentiated instruction
Authors: Langcuyan Vima R , Lopez Ivy C , Mendez Mary Lovely Suzzeth P
Published: November 2024

The lack of instructional resources and reading comprehension skills in Araling Panlipunan education resulted in significant learning gaps among elementary-grade students. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of differentiated instruction in closing these gaps in Araling Panlipunan among fifth-grade students. The experimental sampling method research design was utilized through tutorial classes where the respondents received differentiated instruction based on multiple intelligences and learning styles. Aiken's V coefficient method and Cronbach's alpha were used to ensure the validity and reliability of the research instrument. The validation process achieved a result of 0.92, which signifies high validity. Additionally, the reliability test used Cronbach's alpha, obtaining a score of 0.60. The results indicated significant progress in the experimental group's performance in reading comprehension skills after implementing differentiated instruction. The experimental group's mean post-test score, 16.10, suggests an outstanding level of performance. This underscores the effectiveness of differentiated instruction in enhancing reading comprehension skills among Grade 5 pupils. Hence, educators are encouraged to utilize differentiated instruction to enhance the learners' reading comprehension.
Undergraduate Students’ Conceptualizations of and Approaches to Learning
Authors: Gezahegn Dr.Tesfaye Habtemariam , Gedamu Abate Demissie , Shewangezaw Getu Lemma
Published: November 2024

Even if the knowledge of students’ conceptualization of and approach to learning significantly affects tertiary education teachers’ choice of teaching methods, there is not much data on these. Hence, this study envisioned studying students’ learning approaches and conceptualizations and the relationship between the two in seventeen different undergraduate programs at the College of Natural and Computational Sciences and the College of Health and Medical Sciences of Arba Minch University, Ethiopia. A descriptive survey design involving N=323 students was employed. The data were collected using the Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST). Students’ conceptualizations of learning were compared using an independent sample t-test. Similarly, one-way ANOVA and post hoc were used to see differences in the three types of learning approaches. To decide if there is a difference in learning conceptualizations and learning approaches between the health sciences and natural sciences groups, an independent sample t-test was used along with Cohn’s d. It was discovered that the students had transforming and reproducing learning conceptualizations. Moreover, the students reported adopting the deep and strategic approaches, equally. It was also found that the correlation between the aggregate conceptualizations and learning approaches was positive and significant. Therefore, teachers should help students develop more of a transformative conception of learning. They may also need to support students in adopting an approach that enhances their deep learning.
A Secondary School Teachers’ Professional Commitment in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Region
Authors: Sapo Solomon , Bihonegn Tamirat
Published: November 2024

Professional commitment refers to the emotional attachment and dedication individuals have towards their chosen profession. In the field of teaching, commitment is crucial for educators' focus and involvement. However, sometimes teachers may experience declining commitment over time. Therefore, a study was conducted to investigate the extent of teachers' professional commitment in selected secondary schools in the Wolayta Zone, South Ethiopia Region. The study focused on examining teachers' commitment to the teaching profession, students, colleagues, and the school. The study used a cross-sectional research design to collect primary data from randomly selected secondary school teachers using a lottery method. Researchers developed a questionnaire, which was tested, and a Cronbach alpha value of 0.78 was recorded. Researchers used quantitative data analysis, including measures like mean and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistical methods like one-way ANOVA. The study found that secondary school teachers in the Wolayta Zone demonstrated high dedication to their profession but had moderate commitment to students, colleagues, and the school as a whole. Commitment levels did not differ significantly across schools. The study identified salary, benefits, and recognition as the most influential factors affecting teachers' commitment. The study concluded that the highest level of professional commitment had not been achieved, likely due to these factors. Therefore, the study recommended recognizing and rewarding committed teachers to foster their commitment. The study also suggested addressing factors like recognition, opportunities, and benefits at the education bureau level.
Keywords: Colleagues, professional commitment, secondary school, students, teachers
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON STEEL FIBRE REINFORCED NATURAL AGGREGATE CONCRETE
Authors: Kolo Daniel , Graham Malachi , Milad Ashraf
Published: November 2024

The rising volume of pollution is a significant treat to achieving the United Nations goal for a sustainable society. Various approaches have been used to tackle pollution, including recycling wastes to completely new product or utilizing them to improve other materials. In this respect, this paper presents the results of experimental study conducted on waste Steel fibre reinforced natural aggregate concrete. Steel fibres sourced from waste tyre were utilized in this research. The fibres measuring 2, 4 and 6cm were utilized using dosage of 0.5, 1 and 1.5% by mass of cement. Iron molds measuring 150 x 150 x 150mm were used for concrete production and were demoulded after 24 hours and cured. The optimum 28 days compressive strength of 27.19 N/mm2 was recorded with 4 cm fibre length and 0.5% fibre content. This represented a 36.36% gain in the 28 days compressive strength of the concrete when compared to the control.
Valency-Adjusting Constructions in Rayya Oromo: Causative and Middle
Authors: Kumssa Teferi
Published: November 2024

Rayya Afan Oromo is a scarcely studied variety of Oromo spoken in Northern Ethiopia. The objective of this study is describing valency-adjusting constructions that refer to either valency increasing or valency decreasing construction in the variety. To achieve this objective, causative construction and middle construction were selected purposively by convenient sampling technique. The study employed a descriptive qualitative research approach. Data for the study were obtained through field linguistics method which covered recording of communicative events and direct elicitation. The work discovered that morphologically derived causative verbs could come from a verb or a (verbalized-) noun and/or an adjective stem. Markers, -s- and -s(i) is- are used in interansitive verb roots/stems, whereas -s (i) is- is used in transitive verb roots/stems. In case of nouns and adjectives roots/stems, -s- is used. Additionaly, verbalized-noun roots/stems can be causativized by -siis-, whereas adjective roots/stems can be causativized by -e(e)ʃʃ-. Thus, the causativization results in increasing arguments by one or two to the basic structure and transform the arguments. In this case, the basic subject moves to the object position and the applied argument, that is, the causer argument becomes the subject of the derived causal structure. Concerning middle markers of the variety, -(a)at- is marking the middle in verb, noun and adjective roots/stems. However, -(a)aw- is also marking the middle in adjective roots/stems. And middle construction reduces the valency in the variety. In general, the Rayya Afan Oromo variety has markers of causative and middle constructions respectively for increase and decrease valencies in a nutshell.    
Keywords: causative, middle, inchoative, auto benefactive and valency
The The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Authors: Amare Lisanwork , Endashaw Abinet , Jerene Wondwossen
Published: November 2024

The main objectives of this study to examine the effect of corporate governance on financial performance of commercial banks in Ethiopia during the period 2015-2020. The study was employed explanatory types research design. Return on asset (ROA) was used to a measurement of the financial performance of the banks. The study employed both primary and secondary source of data. Secondary data was obtained from audited financial statement of the bank during the period of 2015-2020 from National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). And primary data was collected through self-administered questionaries that distribute to the board secretary of each bank. The target group of the studies were incorporate all (17) commercial bank operated in the country during the period of the study. The studies found that CEO tenure and recruitment of CEO internally were positive and significant effect on financial performance and board meeting frequency, legal reserve ratio and leverage have negative and significant effect on financial performance of the bank. While board size, board gender diversity and bank sizes have negative but insignificant effect on return on asset. On the other hand, depositor influence has positive and insignificant. Accordingly, the study concludes that Ethiopian commercial banks’ need to give a due attention on the meeting frequency of board director, hiring of CEO internally and CEO tenure to improve their financial performance
Ethiopia: An Emerging Renewable Energy Power Hub of Africa
Authors: Endaylalu Gashaw Ayferam , Yacob Arsano
Published: November 2024

This study examines the emergence of Ethiopia as a renewable energy power hub in Africa by analyzing trends, patterns, changes, and continuities in the development of hydropower. Methodologically, the study used a qualitative research approach supported by a historical and geopolitical lens. The data used in this study was collected from 50 key informants from government institutions, regional organizations, academic institutions, research institutes, power sector advisors, and independent consultants. The study identifies three interrelated and mutually reinforcing factors that contribute to the repositioning of Ethiopia as an emerging renewable energy power hub of Africa. The vast renewable energy potential, water-based development attempts across successive regimes, and the booming of hydropower have transformed hydropower potential into 'real power' since 2000. The strategic location of the country specifically its hydrological, geological, and topographical characteristics have enabled the country to become a powerhouse and battery of the Horn of Africa. Additionally, the massive post-2000 hydropower development has simultaneously made the country heavily dependent on its hydropower as it generates more than 90 percent of the electricity from water. The study identified four patterns from hydropower development: the entanglement of domestic and international politics as the underlying factor for the country’s hydropower development, the strong correlation between political stability and hydropower development, the role of hydropower in foreign policy orientation and power balance, and the state-led nature of hydropower development. The study also find outs common barriers to hydropower development across the hydropower epochs, including the transboundary nature of the rivers, geopolitical factors, lack of finance, climate change, and political instability. Overall, the study reveals how Ethiopia's unique position combines abundant hydropower resources, development ambition, and strategic planning, allowing the country to become a major player and actor in the emerging world order that heavily relies upon renewable and green energy resources.
Keywords: Ethiopia, hydropower, renewable energy, hydropower potential
Strategi Pemasaran Berbasis Nilai (Value-Based Marketing) untuk Meningkatkan Daya Saing Transformer Center Kota Batu di Industri Pariwisata dan Perhotelan
Authors: Yusuf Yohana , Dewi Mariana Puspa
Published: November 2024

Di tengah persaingan ketat di industri pariwisata dan perhotelan, strategi pemasaran berbasis nilai (Value-Based Marketing) semakin dianggap penting untuk menarik dan mempertahankan pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan strategi pemasaran berbasis nilai di Transformer Center, sebuah perusahaan pariwisata dan perhotelan yang berlokasi di Kota Wisata Batu, untuk meningkatkan daya saing perusahaan. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan metode kualitatif melalui wawancara mendalam dengan manajemen, observasi langsung dan analisis dokumen internal perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Value-Based Marketing melalui pengembangan layanan yang memenuhi kebutuhan emosional dan fungsional pelanggan memiliki dampak signifikan terhadap keunggulan kompetitif Perusahaan dan mampu meningkatkan daya tarik terhadap segmen pasar yang lebih luas. Kesimpulannya, penerapan Value-Based Marketing yang berfokus pada kebutuhan pelanggan dapat menjadi faktor kunci dalam memperkuat daya saing di sektor pariwisata dan perhotelan yang dinamis.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Motivasi Kerja, dan Komitmen Karir terhadap Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia
Authors: Mullana Sonny
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi interaksi antara kepemimpinan, motivasi kerja, dan komitmen karir dalam konteks pengembangan sumber daya manusia (SDM). Dengan fokus pada faktor-faktor krusial yang memengaruhi SDM, Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menyelidiki hubungan kompleks antara kepemimpinan, motivasi kerja, dan komitmen karir terhadap pengembangan sumber daya manusia. Implikasi praktis termasuk pemberdayaan karyawan, komunikasi yang jelas, dan pengakuan sebagai elemen kunci kesuksesan investasi pengembangan karyawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan analisis korelasi regresi. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan pengujian menggunakan SPSS 20. Hasil analisis menunjukkan koefisien korelasi signifikan sebesar 0,835, dengan koefisien determinasi 69,7%. Uji hipotesis regresi mengonfirmasi bahwa kepemimpinan, motivasi kerja, dan komitmen karir secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pengembangan sumber daya manusia dengan nilai sig. 0,000 < 0,05 dan F hitung = 11.481, maka terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan variabel bebas X1, X2, dan X3 secara bersama-sama terhadap variabel terikat (Y). Lalu, nilai sig 0,001< 0,05 dan t hitung 3.979, maka terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan variabel (X3) terhadap variabel (Y). Lalu, nilai sig 0,049< 0,05 dan t hitung 2.144, maka terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan variabel (X3) terhadap variabel (Y). Terakhir, nilai sig 0,028< 0,05 dan t hitung 2.426, maka terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan variabel (X1) terhadap variabel (Y).
The Impact of Appropriateness of Empirical Antibiotic in Hospitalized Pneumonia Patients on Clinical Outcomes and Length of Stay
Authors: Thoriq Syahrul Fath , Syafhan Nadia Farhanah , Aziz Muhammad Luthfi
Published: November 2024

Pneumonia is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adults worldwide. The incidence of pneumonia is still very high in Indonesia. The main standard therapy for pneumonia is empirical antibiotic administration.  The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was an impact of the appropriateness of empirical antibiotics therapy on clinical outcomes and length of stay of non-ICU pneumonia patients at X Hospital in Jakarta. This study used a retrospective cohort design to determine the appropriateness of empirical antibiotics use in non-ICU pneumonia patients. The samples taken are all non-ICU pneumonia patients during the period January 2022 – December 2023 who met the inclusion criteria. Data analysis was carried out descriptively for patient characteristics, drug use profile, and the appropriateness of empirical antibiotic. A chi-square test was used to determine the impact of appropriateness of empirical antibiotics on clinical outcomes and length of stay. The appropriateness of empirical antibiotics obtained 59,5% (173 regimens) met category 0 (appropriate), and 40,5% (118 regimens) met category I-VI (inappropriate). Based on the results, there is an impact of the appropriateness of empirical antibiotics on clinical outcomes (P = 0,000; RR =1,916; 95% CI = 1,558 – 2,357), and impact of of the appropriateness of empirical antibiotics on length of stay (P = 0,002; RR =1,410; 95% CI = 1,126 – 1,765). The analysis's results showed that the impact of appropriateness of empirical antibiotic on clinical outcomes and length of stay of non-ICU inpatients with pneumonia at X Hospital in Jakarta.
In Silico Study of Active Compounds and Protein Targets of Orthosiphon aristatus as Alternative Therapy for Hypertension: Network Pharmacology and Docking
Authors: Illahi Adha Dastu , Hasanah Nur , Hertono Gatot Fatwanto , Yanuar Arry
Published: November 2024

Hypertension poses a significant global health burden, prompting exploration into alternative treatments. This study investigates the pharmacological network of Orthosiphon aristatus, aiming to uncover its therapeutic potential for hypertension. We compiled data on Orthosiphon aristatus chemical constituents and predicted potential targets for its key components. Through screening processes utilizing the Gencard database, active compounds and protein targets were identified. We examined protein target similarities between Orthosiphon aristatus and hypertension, constructing a network illustrating the relationships between active compounds and target genes. Additionally, we conducted GO function analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment to elucidate Orthosiphon aristatus role in hypertension. Notably, TP53 exhibited the highest degree of centrality, while Scutellarein and aurantiamide acetate displayed the highest affinities in molecular docking with TP53. These findings offer novel insights into Orthosiphon aristatus' potential as an adjunctive therapy for hypertension and contribute to the advancement of pharmacological interventions in this domain.
Evaluation of the HR Management and Organization Capacity of Bapenda for Optimizing Regional Fiscal Independence
Authors: Riyadi Tino Rahmat , Wijayanti Nanda Ayu
Published: November 2024

This research aims to evaluate the capacity of the Tegal Regency Regional Revenue Agency as a regional tax management organisation based on the two OECD pillars, namely human resource management, and organisational management, to assist the Tegal district government's efforts to increase fiscal independence. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Primary data sources are interviews with seven respondents at the Regional Revenue Management Agency of Tegal Regency and secondary data in the form of documents related to the research topic. The results of the research show that the condition of human resource management capacity and organisational management of the Tegal Regency Bapenda still requires further capacity development, especially capacity in the medium and significant categories. Some of the problems that still need further capacity development include those related to the competence of employees at Bapenda who do not fully fulfil tax administration functions, the division of tasks and authority that is still not effective. Also, there are still policies that have not been evaluated and updated regularly. This research is expected to provide an overview of the condition of human resource management capacity and the Tegal Regency Bapenda organisation's management of regional taxes so that it can be used as a reference in planning organisational capacity development in an effort to achieve regional fiscal independence.
The Impact of Using Clean Fuel on the Risk of Stunting in Children Aged 0-59 Months
Authors: Rahma Firdaningtyas Sakinah
Published: November 2024

Stunting is a critical global health challenge, particularly in developing nations, affecting children's physical, cognitive, and socioeconomic outcomes. This study investigates the impact of clean cooking fuel use on stunting risk among children aged 0–59 months in Indonesia, employing cross-sectional data from the 2014 Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) and the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) method. The results reveal that households using clean cooking fuels, such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), significantly improve children's Height-for-Age Z-scores, reducing stunting risk. Factors including higher household education, income levels, and access to urban areas positively influence clean fuel adoption. The study underscores the importance of clean energy policies and increased awareness, particularly in rural areas, to mitigate health disparities and improve childhood growth outcomes. These findings contribute to the growing evidence linking clean energy transitions with enhanced public health and child development indicators.
Risk Assessment Of Gonggang Dam In Magetan District, East Java Province
Authors: Khaidir Trifad Mochammad , Sangkawati Sri , Sriyana Sriyana
Published: November 2024

This study aims to assess the safety risk of the Gonggang Dam located in Magetan Regency, East Java, using traditional methods and the event tree method (Event Tree Analysis). The risk assessment is conducted by identifying potential hazards and failure modes, estimating the probability of failure, and evaluating the level of risk based on the analysis results. The results of the analysis show that the event tree method provides acceptable risk results, while the traditional method shows unacceptable risks. The priority of risk management at Gonggang Dam is focused on monitoring the dam body and inundation area to maintain safety and maximize the life of the dam. Recommendations were given to improve structural safety and regular monitoring.
Integrated Cultivation of Land-Sea Ecosystems That Prioritizes Harmony with Nature and Society
Authors: Kardi Cening , Lestari Putu Fajar Kartika
Published: November 2024

There is an urgent need for aquaculture systems that not only increase productivity, but also maintain ecological balance and improve the well-being of local communities. With increasing pressure on natural resources due to overexploitation, emerging climate change, and global economic uncertainty, new approaches that integrate terrestrial and marine ecosystems are crucial. This research aims to develop an integrated aquaculture model that prioritises harmony between nature and society. This approach incorporates organic farming and mariculture practices, in line with blue economy principles, to create environmental sustainability and social welfare. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, with a focus on mapping specific regional areas consisting of three or four agro-climatic regions. Data were collected through surveys and focus group discussions (FGDs), covering ecological factors such as climate, coastal plain quality, seabed and seawater. Seawater health estimation for mariculture was based on physical, chemical and biological parameters with APHA (1992) guidelines. The results show that this integrated aquaculture can improve environmental quality and productivity of land and sea, while creating harmony between natural resource management and social welfare. This model provides a practical solution to achieve sustainable development.
The Relationship of Chollinesterase Levels to Cognitive Status In Village Farmers Pakis, Jember District
Authors: Wira Negara I Made Putra , Dian S Kristianningrum , Mardijana Alif
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the relationship between cholinesterase levels and cognitive status in farmers in Village, Panti District, Jember Regency. High use of pesticides in the agricultural sector can increase the risk of poisoning, which has an impact on health, especially the nervous system and cognitive function. The research method used was observational with a cross-sectional design, involving 30 farmers who used organophosphate and carbamate pesticides. Cognitive status was measured using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). The results showed that there was a decrease in cholinesterase levels in some farmers, but the analysis with the Spearman correlation test showed no significant relationship between cholinesterase levels and cognitive status (p > 0.05). This research is expected to provide information about the impact of pesticides and the importance of using personal protective equipment for farmers
The origins of metric typology: from ‘metrotonics’ to ‘tactometrics’
Authors: Korchagin Kirill M.
Published: November 2024

One of the first Russian-language works aimed at creating a general theory of verse was Mikhail Malishevskii’s short book “Metrotonics” (1925), which offered a common theoretical frame for the whole structure of metrics. Later, some of Malishevskii’s ideas were developed by Aleksei Kviatkovskii, who proposed a unified treatment of classical and non-classical verse. Theoretics of the ‘Russian method’ in the theory of verse considered these theories unverifia­ble, although a closer analysis of them allows us to show that they were precursors of modern metric typology. The present article explores Malishevskii’s theoretical views both in the con­text of theory of verse of the Russian 1920s and in the broader context of ‘tactometric’ theory, which before Malishevskii was represented primarily by the works of Aleksei Kubarev. It shows the development of ‘tactometric’ theory from Kubarev to Malishevskii and how it fits into metric typology, a subdiscipline that developed later and whose program was first pro­posed in the works of Roman Jakobson and John Lotz. The article concludes with a formal analysis of the poetic legacy of Malishevskii, who was active not only as a theorist but also as a poet. His oeuvres in poetry are examined against the background of his views on metrics, which, in fact, are hardly applicable to the structures of his own poems, which are much more traditional than his theoretical frame.
Language conflict in the literary discourse: Jia Pingwa’s novel “Qin Qiang”
Authors: Ignatenko Alexander V.
Published: November 2024

The present study addresses the interdisciplinary issue of conflict and its linguistic specificity as a component of the emotive dimension in artistic discourse, with a focus on the novel “Qin Qiang” by Jia Pingwa (2005). The aim is to analyse the aspects of speech and language conflict, as well as its destructive forms, within the lexico-semantic, syntactic, and functional-stylistic units of the language. A conflictual communicative act is viewed as the result of specific failures in speech interaction and the violation of conventions and rules governing discursive behaviour. Linguistic contradictions and conflicts are analysed within the framework of emotiology, at the level of emotivity and the emotive field in the pragmatic space of artistic discourse, as a multimodal phenomenon shaped by systemic relations of emotionalism. Discursive contradictions function as key elements of the structural tension in the text, serving as linguistic and semantic dominants or attractors. These contradictions materialize as stylistic units at various levels and can be employed as a tool to create the desired effect in artistic narrative. Linguistically, conflict arises from violations of pragmatic-semantic and stylistic-syntactic conventional norms. Drawing on empirical material, the study demonstrates that the use of conflictogenic discourse in prose is a distinctive feature of Jia Pingwa’s idiosyncrasy, integrating various communicative strategies. The findings provide a foundation for further research into speech collisions in Chinese fiction.
The European Union’s Support to the Pan-African Parliament in Achieving Legislative Authority
Authors: Mohamoud Ahmed Madey
Published: November 2024

This article investigates the significant role played by the European Union (EU) in supporting the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) as it strives to gain legislative powers in addition to the advisory role within the framework of the African Union (AU). Pan African Parliament founded in 2004, and has been designed to serve as a platform for representing the interests and voices of African citizens in the AU’s governance processes, which not only fosters democratic engagement, but inclusive decision-making across the continent as well. Despite these aspirations, PAP has remained limited to an advisory role, without the legislative authority necessary to implement or enforce policies at a continental scale.