bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Production of Urban Space
Authors: Leary-Owhin Michael Edema
Published: September 2022

This important book engages critically with Lefebvre’s spatial theories and challenges recent thinking about the nature of urban space. Research in three iconic post-industrial cities in the UK and North America explains how urban public spaces, including differential space, are socially produced.
State Crime and Immorality
Authors: Monaghan Mark , Prideaux Simon
Published: September 2022

This is the first book to examine the activities of UK and international ‘role models’ through the lens of state crime and social policy. Written by experts in the field of sociology and social policy, it provides a comprehensive discussion of state immorality and deviance generally, and state crime in particular.
Pushed to the Edge
Authors: Gillies Val
Published: September 2022

This ambitious book is the first to provide a detailed insight into the politics and practices of internal school exclusion, highlighted through the experiences of the young people attending internal behaviour support units.
All our Welfare
Authors: Beresford Peter
Published: September 2022

This unique book is the first to critique the past, present and future welfare state from a participatory perspective. Peter Beresford demonstrate the value of ‘user knowledge’ by challenging orthodox social policy and the limitations of both Fabian and Neo-liberal perspectives drawing on service users' own ideas and experience.
A Philosophy of the Social Construction of Crime
Authors: Polizzi David
Published: September 2022

This book situates the social construction of crime and criminal behaviour within the philosophical context of phenomenology and explores how these constructions inform, and justify, the policies employed to address them. It is essential reading for academics and students interested in social theory and theories of criminology.
Affordable Housing in US Shrinking Cities
Authors: Silverman Robert Mark , Patterson Kelly L. , Yin Li , Ranahan Molly , Wu Laiyun
Published: September 2022

With almost one in ten post-industrial US cities shrinking in recent years, this book looks at the reasons for the failure (and success) of affordable housing experiences in these cities, stressing the importance of siting affordable housing in areas that ensure more equitable urban revitalisation.
Children's Agency, Children's Welfare
Authors: van Nijnatten Carolus
Published: September 2022

Combining social, psychological and child development aspects, this book provides a holistic view of how children develop agency.
Migrants and their Money
Authors: Datta Kavita
Published: September 2022

This original and topical book tells the untold stories of migrants' experiences of, and responses to, financial exclusion in London.
Broadening the Dementia Debate
Authors: Bartlett Ruth , O'Connor Deborah
Published: September 2022

This book examines dementia from a social citizenship perspective. It looks at rights, status(es) and participation and shows how this framework can be applied in practice.
Evaluation for the Real World
Authors: Palfrey Colin , Thomas Paul , Phillips Ceri
Published: September 2022

This valuable book examines the development of evaluation and its impact on public policy by analysing evaluation frameworks and criteria which are available when evaluating public policies and services.
Belief and Ageing
Authors: Coleman Peter G.
Published: September 2022

This book illustrates the variety of religious, spiritual and other beliefs held by older people, including British Christians, Muslims, Humanists and witnesses of the Soviet persecution of religion.
ГИБКИЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ ПРИ РАЗРАБОТКЕ
ПРОГРАММНОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ В ОБЛАСТИ
ПОЖАРНОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ
Authors: Станкевич Т.С. , Мищук Б.Р
Published: September 2022

Проведен обзор Agile-методов и практик на 2021 г. Установлено, что наблюдается

положительная динамика внедрения в управленческие процессы предприятий гибких

технологий. Эпидемия коронавирусной инфекции COVID-19 и переход на дистанционную

работу для многочисленных команд из различных сфер инициировали активизацию

внедрения гибких технологий. Выполнен SWOT-анализ для выявления достоинств и

недостатков технологий Agile. Выбран оптимальный метод гибких технологий для

управления процессом разработки программного обеспечения в области пожарной

безопасности. В качестве метода, обеспечивающего максимизацию эффективности

разработки проекта в области цифровых систем для безопасности производственного

объекта, выбран Hybrid method (scrum + waterfall).
ГЕОЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА СИСТЕМЫ
РЕКА СВЕТЛОГОРКА-ПРУД ТИХИЙ ПО НАБЛЮДЕНИЯМ
2019-2021 ГГ.
Authors: Алферов В. О. , Цветкова Н. Н.
Published: September 2022

В статье представлены результаты геоэкологических исследований нижнего

течения реки Светлогорки и образованного на ней пруда Тихого в пределах городакурорта Светлогорска на территории Калининградской области. На основе качества воды

и соответствия гидрохимических параметров водных объектов действующим нормативам

дана оценка современного состояния пруда и реки.
ИНТЕГРАЦИЯ 3D-МОДЕЛЕЙ В СИСТЕМЫ
УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИНЖИНЕРНЫМИ ДАННЫМИ
Authors: Арсентьев И. Е , Соловей М. В.
Published: September 2022

Целью данной статьи является изучение проблем и нахождение способов решения

некоторых задач интеграции 3D-моделей в систему управления инженерными данными,

посредством оптимизации задач и разработкой новых алгоритмов.
ASSESSING THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL
POTENTIAL OF THE VOLGOGRAD REGION
Authors: Udoenko K. O.
Published: September 2022

This article focuses on the peculiarities of the cultural and historical potential of the Volgograd

region. The analysis of regional potential, the use of the data obtained to form tourist brands and their

further promotion both domestically and internationally are important components in the

development of tourism. The research was based on a parametric method, to get a representative

result. After obtaining necessary data, we concluded that the most advanced administrative-territorial

unit, in terms of cultural and historical potential, is the regional capital Volgograd. Municipal districts

have a lower indicator, which is directly linked to deficiencies in a statistical recording system, a

management system, a marketing system of promotion of regional tourism products and etc. The idea

of cross-regional cooperation between the Volgograd and Rostov regions in the field of tourism

potential development was proposed.
МОНИТОРИНГОВЫЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ РАЗВИТИЯ
ИНФЕКЦИОННЫХ БОЛЕЗНЕЙ РАСТЕНИЙ В АГРОЦЕНОЗЕ
ОЗИМОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Макарова А. Н. , Григорович Л. М.
Published: September 2022

В статье представлены результаты проведения мониторинговых исследований

развития инфекционных болезней растений озимой пшеницы. Установлено, что

доминирующими болезнями в агроценозе озимой пшеницы являются: ризоктониозная

корневая гниль (Rhizoctonia solani J.G. Kuhn.), пиренофороз пшеницы, или желтая

пятнистость (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis Died), мучнистая роса (Erysiphe graminis DC),

септориоз листьев и колоса (Septoria tritici Rob et Desm и Septoria nodorum Berk.), чернь

колоса (грибы из рода Alternaria), фузариоз колоса (возбудители - виды грибов рода

Fusarium). Проведен расчет потенциальных потерь урожая зерна в результате поражения

доминирующими болезнями, суммарные потери составили 65960 руб./га. На основании

установленной динамики развития болезней спрогнозированы сроки двукратных

фунгицидных обработок: опрыскивание посева в стадию развития растений ЕС 30 (выход в

трубку) осуществлено фунгицидом Альто-Турбо (действующие вещества пропиконазол и

ципроконазол) с нормой расхода препарата 0,3 л/га; в стадию ЕС 60 (цветение) фунгицидом

Прозаро (пропиконазол и тебуконазол) с нормой расхода 0,8 л/га.
Human CO Model of Creutzfeldt - Jakob Disease (CJD) Evaluates the Effect of Putative Drugs on Prion Accumulation
Authors: Kumar KR Prithiv
Published: September 2022

Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD) is incurable and fatal neurodegenerative disease. The treatment in human is cell based models for prion disease. An induced pluripotent stem cell based models of human cerebral organ has shown to cure CJD prions. This model has new screening methodology for drug induced candidates in certain genetic background. Using anti-prion disease, first ever model was screened for drug induced patients. Pentason polysulfate delayed methodology along with prophylactic has been a remedy for treatment. These are the first regenerative treatment that can concur results for CJD.
Metodología para la creación de un sistema de evaluación del aprendizaje para el aseguramiento de la calidad en la educación superior
Authors: Castillo Marco Antonio Jiménez
Published: September 2022

La importancia de contar con un Sistema de Evaluación del Aprendizaje (SEA) es dar la certeza de que los estudiantes poseen los conocimientos, habilidades y actitudes vigentes y necesarios para desempeñarse adecuadamente en el campo profesional; y que los programas académicos, así como los elementos que intervienen en su implementación, poseen la calidad expresada por la propia institución. El objetivo del artículo es describir una metodología para la creación de un SEA a partir de la perspectiva de las acreditadoras. La metodología se compone de cuatro etapas: a) matriz del SEA, b) análisis e interpretación de la información, c) acciones y d) informes. Se concluye que la construcción de un SEA es un proceso reflexivo y estratégico para la toma de decisiones a corto, mediano y largo plazo, que refleja el modelo educativo, la cultura organizacional de las IES y el compromiso que se tiene con el proceso de aprendizaje.
CURRENT STATE OF PLANKTON COMMUNITIES OF THE LOWER VYCHEGDA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
Authors: Medvedeva E. , Otchenash N. , Makedonskaya I.
Published: September 2022

The work is a part of the comprehensive studies of the rivers and lakes of the south-east of the Arkhangelsk region, carried out in 2021 for the purpose of development of aquaculture of inland water bodies. The data on the species diversity and structure of plankton communities of freshwater bodies belonging to the Vychegda River watershed were obtained. Taxonomic composition of phytoplankton in summer period of 2021 was shown. Species diversity was estimated using Shannon index based on relative abundance of species, Menchinic index to determine species abundance, and Jaccard's similarity coefficient. Pantle-Bucca saprobicity index was calculated to assess pollution of natural waters. Evaluation of watercourses trophicity based on the obtained indicators of phytoplankton and zooplankton was carried out. We have identified 192 taxa of microalgae from 8 divisions and 15 species of zooplankton from three systematic groups. Green and diatom algae were found to be the basis of the algoflora. The zooplankton community was cladoceric-copepodic. New data on the state of the phytoplankton community can serve as an informational and methodological basis for the development of ecological monitoring programs for the aquatic ecosystems of the region. The results of the research can be used to assess the fish productivity of the Arkhangelsk region water bodies and to calculate the damage to aquatic bioresources from economic activities.
Juridical Analysis of Testimonies of Underage Children in Perspective of Criminal Procedures
Authors:   Faculty of Law Bhayangkara Surabaya University Indonesia
Published: September 2022

This research was conducted to find out how the position of minors as witnesses in criminal procedural law and how the legal protection of minors as witnesses in a criminal act. By using the normative juridical research method, it can be concluded: 1. The position of minors as witnesses according to the criminal procedure law is not a valid evidence, and also does not have the power of proof, but the information can be used to strengthen the judge's belief and can be used as a guide as stated is in the explanation. Therefore, the value of the information given without an oath is in agreement with the others. Not having the power of proof does not mean that it cannot be considered, however, the information can be used in addition to perfecting the strength of proof of valid evidence, for example, it can strengthen the judge's conviction or be used as a guide. Whereas in the criminal justice system, children recognize witnesses as child witnesses who explain that the witness is a child who hears, sees and experiences himself. 2. Legal protection for minors as witnesses of a criminal act is quite good and supports a reshuffle of thought to provide opportunities and confidence for children to be able to testify in court. Protection of child witnesses involves all parties related to child protection regarding the rights of child witnesses which are clearly regulated in Law no. 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System. Following are the provisions for child protection contained in other statutory provisions, namely Law no. 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection, Law no. 22 of 2007 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence, Law no. 13 of 2006 concerning the Protection of Witnesses and Victims. Institutions related to the protection of child witnesses are carried out by the Witness and Victim Protection Agency and the Child Protection Commission as well as the Special Child Development Institute, the Temporary Child Placement Institution and the Social Welfare Organization.
Juridical Analysis of the Car Sale and Purchase Agreement (Case Study Case Number 24/PDT.G/2018/PN.TJK)
Authors:   Faculty of Law Bhayangkara University Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: September 2022

The sale and purchase agreement is one source of the birth of an agreement between the parties that binds it as appropriate binding force according to law (Article 1338 paragraph 1 of the Civil Code). Therefore, all rights and obligations arising from the agreement must be fulfilled by both the seller and the buyer. In line with technological advances, causing more and more types of four-wheeled vehicles to be offered on the market to meet the needs of the community. This will provide wider opportunities for the public to make car buying and selling transactions that are in accordance with their wishes and needs. In a sale and purchase agreement, it is possible that the buyer is unable to fulfill his obligations in accordance with the contents of the agreement that has been agreed with the seller, so that the buyer can be categorized as Default. Basically an agreement will run well if the parties who make the agreement are based on good faith, but if one of the parties does not have good intentions or does not carry out their obligations, a Default will arise.
Teorías de Enfermería: sistematización de una experiencia pedagógica
Authors: Wilches Flórez Olga Cecilia , Hincapié Otálvaro Natalia , Restrepo Cardona Daniela
Published: September 2022

En el año 2014, la Universidad Católica de Oriente (uco) implementa la Escuela de Formación del Maestro uco, que se inicia con el diplomado ≪Aproximación a la Didáctica y la Investigación en la Educación Superior≫. Es mediante esta oportunidad que surge el deseo por efectuar la sistematización de la experiencia pedagógica de la asignatura Teorías de Enfermería de la uco, con el acompañamiento del docente Fabian Perez de la Facultad de Educación de la uco, quien coordinaba la Escuela de Formación del Maestro uco. Para el desarrollo de esta investigación se vincularon al equipo de sistematización dos estudiantes del Programa de Enfermería, con un doble propósito: aprender a sistematizar experiencias y presentar su trabajo de grado para optar al titulo de enfermera(o). El libro de divulgación que a continuación se presenta tiene por objeto compartir el proceso investigativo: «Sistematización de la experiencia pedagógica de la asignatura Teorías de Enfermería. Universidad Católica de Oriente 2012-2015». Adicionalmente, se pretende aportar al lector algunas herramientas que le permitan sistematizar experiencias. Teorías de Enfermería es una asignatura del tercer semestre del Programa de Enfermería de la Universidad Católica de Oriente (Rionegro, Antioquia). Esta asignatura se desarrolla mediante seminarios, en los cuales los estudiantes son los protagonistas, quienes preparan un tema y lo comparten con sus compañeros a través de pedagogías activas.
Co-Infection Status of Enterovirus among Hepatitis (A, B, and C) Positive Individual Living within Abuja Internally Displaced Persons Camps
Authors: Fadason, D. T  , Aliyu, A. M  , Musa, J.
Published: September 2022

The Enterovirus (EV-71) co-infection among Hepatitis A, B and C virus has become a global co-mortality. This research determined enteroviruses (EV-71) co-infection profile among HAV, HBV and HCV positive individuals within internally displaced persons camps Abuja, Nigeria. A descriptive cross sectional research design was adopted where blood samples from 450 respondents were collected within the three camps and screened for the presence of Hepatitis A, B and C. Positive samples were further assayed for co-infection with  Enterovirus-71 using Rapid Strip RT-PCR Amplification of 16sRNA for Enterovirus 71(EV71). The data were analyzed using the SPSS Version 22.1 Software. The results revealed that out of the 450 studied subjects 11 (2.4%) were HAV positive, 42 (9.3%) were HBV positive and 33 (7.3%) were HCV positive. Only 1 (0.2%) subject was found to be co-infected with HAV/EV-71. The prevalence of hepatitis among the studied subjects was found to differ significantly among males and females (P=0.001), among various age groups (P=0.001) and among various occupation (P=0.001). The study reports low rate of Enterovirus-71 among hepatitis (A, B, and C) positive individuals living within Abuja internally displaced persons camps. The study recommends routine screening of internally displaced individuals for the presence of hepatitis virus and EV-71 for early diagnosis and possible adoption of management and control measures that may include vaccination of infected individuals.
Assessment Of Phosphate Solubilization, Indole Acetic Acid and Ammonia Production By Bacteria And Fungi Isolated From The Rhizosphere Of Guinea Corn (Sorghum bicolor)
Authors: Abdullahi M.  , Oyeyiola G.P.  , Sule I.O.
Published: September 2022

The rhizosphere is known to harbour a number of bacteria and fungi that can improve plant growth and productivity. This study investigated the abilities of bacteria and fungi isolated from the rhizosphere of guinea corn to solubilize phosphate, Idole Acetic Acid (IAA) and ammonia production. Purified isolates were confirmed through biochemical test and Gram staining. Phosphate solubilization was quantified using Pikovskaya’s, medium on standardized isolates using standard curve. IAA, production was observed using spectrophotometer and ammonia production was confirmed using Mcfaland standard. Serratia marcescens, exhibited the highest phosphate solubilization activity (547.52 ug/ml), while Micrococcus luteus, exhibited the least (1.45 ug/ml). However, Escherichia coli, had the highest (1821.4 ug/ml), IAA, production and Serratia marcescens had the least (100.71ug/ml). Bacillus licheniformis, had the highest ammonia production (2452.65 ug/ml), while Lactobacillus bulgaricus, had the least (1495.77 ug/ml). Among the fungal isolates, Aspergillus niger had the highest phosphate solubilization effects (679.31ug/ml), while Mucor pusillus had the least ((1.82 ug/ml). Ammonia production was observed from all isolates screened. B. lichiniformis had the highest (2452.65ug/ml) and L. bulgaricus, had the least (1495.77ug/ml). The findings imply that rhizosphere soil of guinea corn harbours bacteria and fungi which can help to improve the availability of solubilized phosphate, production of IAA and ammonia.
Exploration of the Concept of Interculturality in higher Education
Authors: Quichimbo Saquichagua Fausto Fabricio
Published: September 2022

Interculturality in higher education in Ecuador is linked to mainstreaming and programs aimed at teacher training, particularly for indigenous peoples and nationalities. This stage proposes a reflection on how the interculturality concept is used in higher education at the University of Cuenca. It had an analytical -interpretive approach of a hermeneutical nature. The results show that the interculturality concept in the programs is framed in terms of ethnic and linguistic processes. However, there is also a critical approach its questions of power relations, forms of coloniality, and colonialism. In addition, it revealed the importance of mainstreaming the intercultural approach in the different postgraduate programs and that these are not exclusive to indigenous people since they must transcend ethnic and cultural processes. For this reason, those who develop the programs must adequately handle the concepts of what they want to consolidate.
Riverside protection by means of gabions in a stream of the Peruvian jungle.
Authors: De La Cruz Vega Sleyther A. , Garrido Oyola José A. , Ascoy Flores Kevin A. , Gonzales Moncada Teresa M.
Published: September 2022

The objective of this work was to determine a design for a riparian protection infrastructure using gabions in the Peruvian jungle. The methodology used was of an applied, quantitative type, the sample is the area between kilometers 1,060 and 1,660 of the Chaupimayo creek, Madre de Dios, Peru. The conclusionswere that the soil on the surface is clayey sand (SC) and the depth is silty gravel (GM), the micro-basin has an area of 0,365 km2, and a perimeter of 3,03 km. Likewise, it was obtained that the design base will be made up of two types of A gabion of 1,00 m x 1,00 m, and the second level will be made up of a type B gabion of 1,50 m x 1.00 m. In the highest part by a type A gabion, the structure will have a type C mattress of 1,00 m x 0,50 m.
Teacher affectivity and oral expression in initial education students
Authors: Yerba Centeno Delia , Tejada Manrique Eva Elizabeth , Amado Pinto Jaime Rafal , Quispe Huayhua Hilda
Published: September 2022

The study aims to show how teacher affectivity and oral expression in Early Childhood Education students are related to the development of verbal communication. The research methodology is nonexperimental, with a descriptive and correlational design, the instrument chosen was the survey technique of classroom teachers, who give their assessment of each child in terms of their affective relationship from an observation sheet, verbal expression performance sheet for students during communicative situations in the classroom with standardized indicators proposed by the Ministry of Education. The main results show that teachers adapt their oral text according to their communicative purpose and the way they want to express their ideas clearly, strategically using various expressive resources and maintaining a topic of conversation.
Industrial toxicology as an important part of occupational medicine: retrospective, reality and development prospects (literature review)
Authors: Maksimov Gennady G.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The stages of development of industrial toxicology and the contribution of the main scientific schools to the theory and practice of hygienic regulation of industrial substances in the air of the working area are considered, the main tasks for the near future are identified. Material and methods. The analysis of domestic literature, materials of scientific conferences and 25 years of experience in the section “Industrial toxicology” of the Commission “Scientific foundations of occupational health and occupational diseases” of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences was carried out. Results. On the edge of the XX-XXI centuries, there was a significant reduction in industrial toxicology laboratories in specialized institutes, which led to a multiple decrease in the number of annual substantiation of maximum allowable concentration and indicative limit values for chemicals in the air of the working area, while maintaining a great need for this work. The lack of hygienic regulations for chemicals used in technological processes reduces the quality of a special assessment of the working conditions of workers. Against this background, due to the intensive development of the nanoindustry, in which known substances in the nanoscale acquire new properties, the chemical safety strategy becomes even more relevant. The absence of a medical specialty “preventive toxicology” complicates the quality training of relevant specialists. Limitations. The study was based on the materials of domestic publications in the open press. Conclusion. The experimental base of industrial toxicology needs to be significantly expanded, and the system of hygienic regulation of chemicals in the air of the working area needs to be optimized and transferred from initiative research to a planned distribution process.
EFFECT OF MARKETING CHANNELS ON ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN KENYA
Authors: Ngugi Simon K. , Gakure Prof. Roselyn W. , Gekara Dr. Geoffrey M , Kahiri Dr. James K.
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of marketing channels in accounts receivables management in the hotel industry in Kenya.Methodology: The target population of the study was 47 hotels and lodges in Kenya. A sample of 141 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling in each hotel and lodge to group respondents into three strata. The strata were that of top management, finance staff and credit control staff. This study used both primary and secondary data. Data collection methods used included: questionnaires and secondary data collection guide. Secondary data was collected for all variables for a period of three years (2007 to 2010). Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.  In particular, means, standard deviations, and frequencies. Inferential statistics such as factor analysis and odd ratio regression were also used. Results: Based on the findings, the study concluded that marketing channels had a positive effect on accounts receivables management. It can therefore be concluded that competition was the major reason for granting trade credit in hotels and receivables help in attracting potential customers and retaining the older ones at the same time by weaning them away from the competitors.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Based on the findings, the study recommends that the hotel management should ensure that staff offers high quality of service so as to attract and retain their customers.
INFLUENCE OF POLICIES ON ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN KENYA
Authors: Ngugi Simon K. , Gakure Prof. Roselyn W. , Gekara Dr. Geoffrey M , Kahiri Dr. James K.
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of policies on accounts receivables management in the hotel industry in Kenya.Methodology: The target population of the study was 47 hotels and lodges in Kenya. A sample of 141 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling in each hotel and lodge to group respondents into three strata. The strata were that of top management, finance staff and credit control staff. This study used both primary and secondary data. Data collection methods used included: questionnaires and secondary data collection guide. Secondary data was collected for all variables for a period of three years (2007 to 2010). Data was analyzed quantitatively and presented descriptively and illustrated by use of tables and charts. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.  In particular, means, standard deviations, and frequencies. Inferential statistics such as factor analysis and odd ratio regression were also used. Results: Based on the findings, the study concluded that management policies are a key driver to accounts receivables management in hotel industry in Kenya. It was possible to conclude that the hotels had put into place strict management policies and internal operating procedures approved by the senior management on accounts receivables.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Based on the findings, the study recommends that that hotel management should ensure that they employ workers who can follow orders with minimum supervision and reward them well in terms of compensation to avoid cases of theft, complaints from customers and endorse a heavy penalty for any employee who provide substandard service.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND CASH HOLDINGS OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Authors: Nkem Ikueze Evelyn , Ursula Egungwu Ngozi
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The study examined the effect of corporate governance on cash holding by using observation from 2012 to 2015 from five Nigerian quoted Manufacturing Companies. To achieve this goal the following factors on cash holdings were examined: Board’s compensation, female board members, board’s size, board’s ownership, board’s educational level and board’s age.Methodology: The secondary data used were taken from companies websites, annual reports and financial statements. Multiple regression model based on panel data analysis was applied to assess the aforementioned relationship and their significance were determined.Results: The achieved findings indicated that presence of female board members, boards educational level, board compensation and board’s age (working experience) have positive influence on cash holding Board’s size and board’s ownership have negative influence on cash holding. The study further identified board’s ownership as a determinant of cash holding in Nigerian manufacturing companies. Hence, the higher the interest of directors in acquisition of shares of a company, the more the cash holding of that company.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends a yearly review of the dividend policy of the manufacturing companies to improve the dividend payout as an encouragement to shareholders.
INVESTIGATING THE CONTRIBUTION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN FAITH –BASED INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF ST. THERESA BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING INSTITUTE
Authors: Kagwi Caroline
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigating the contribution of accounting information systems on organizational performance in faith –based institutions. A case of St. Theresa Business & Technology Training Institute.Methods: Descriptive research design was used and sample of 48 respondents obtained from the following departments; Finance, Human Resource, Operations, Academic, Catering and Hospitality and Procurement & supplies.  During the study, data was collected from the respondents using questionnaires. Data analysis was done using Microsoft excel computer packages and information was presented through bar charts, tables and pie charts.Results: The findings of the research indicated that accounting information systems had a contribution on organizational performance in Faith –Based institutions and St. Theresa Business & Technology Training Institute in particular.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:  Accounting information systems are critical to the production of quality accounting information on a timely basis and the communication of that information to the decision makers and therefore organizations should adopt this approach for improved performance.
LEADERSHIP CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENYA
Authors: Jumanne Andrew Shangarai , Njoroge (PhD) Dr. Jane
Published: September 2022

Purpose: Leadership determines whether an organization, a nation or a group will achieve its goals and also satisfy the followers’ needs. This study focused on leadership change management and its influence on employee performance in the parliamentary service commission in Nairobi-Kenya.Methodology: The design of the study was descriptive and stratified sampling methodology was used.  The results of this study revealed that a majority of the respondents agreed that ethical leadership practised in the organization increased their focused on employee involvement in strategy formulation and this increased their trust in the organization.Results: The results further showed that majority of departmental heads in the parliamentary service commission practiced participative and a combination of transactional and transformational styles of leadership. Majority of the respondents indicated that most of the leaders practice effective leadership. The study respondents revealed that effective leaders are guided by a leadership philosophy. They also stated that valued-based leadership practice is at the core of effective leadership.Unique contribution to the theory, practice and policy: Based on the results of these findings, the researcher proposed a value-based leadership model and several values that effective leaders ought to possess have been suggested. The conclusion made as a result of this study is that effective leadership is both task and people-oriented.
INDIRECT INDIVIDUAL BASED PARTICIPATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN NAIROBI CITY WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Ontiri Motieri Stanely , Minja Prof. David
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The main purpose of the research was to examine the effect of indirect individual based participation on service delivery in Nairobi city water and sewerage company, Nairobi City County,Methodology: The research was premised on a descriptive research design with convenient random sampling being utilized. The study relied on both primary and secondary data. The study utilized a questionnaire to collect primary data. Secondary data was obtained from periodicals, journals and other relevant materials available in the internet as well as from the physical library. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Findings: The study concludes that the management should seek to enhance the adoption of both indirect participation elements such as work unions and collective bargaining agreements as tool of supporting better service delivery.Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: The study helps in enhancing the available empirical knowledge on how the effect of indirect individual based participation on service delivery in Nairobi city water and sewerage company, Nairobi City County, Kenya.
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF INFORMATION SHARING IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVITY IN TEAMS
Authors: Appienti William Ansah , Wadei Kwame Ansong , Osei Abraham
Published: September 2022

Purpose: The main purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of empowering leadership behavior on subordinates’ creativity in teams, and the mediation role of team information sharing following self-determination theory (SDT) in the banking sector of Ghana.Methodology: The researchers used the quantitative approach to investigate the causal relationships among the variables. Primary survey instrument in the form of questionnaires were distributed across 14 branches of a popular commercial bank in Ghana to obtain data. The authors gained the participation of the 14 branches based on random sampling technique from a list of banks at the head office in the capital city. The sample included 264 leader-subordinate pair surveys across 48 teams. Hierarchical Regression Analysis was used for data analyses and hypotheses testing.Findings: The study established a positive relationship between empowering leadership and team creativity, while team information sharing revealed a significant mediation between empowering leadership and team creativity.Unique Contribution: The study offer a unique contribution to the  leadership and creativity research at the team level that incorporates a theory in an  investigation of the mediation mechanism of teams’ symmetric information sharing and dissemination in the Ghana Banking sector.
Antimicrobial Activity of Lepidium Sativum against Multi drug resistant and sensitive Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical isolates, Khartoum State, Sudan
Authors: Mubarak Margan Akram Khalid , Hussein Arbab Mohammed , Elsheikh Mohammed Sara , Saeed Kabbashi Ahmed Saeed Kabbashi , Agbash Baraka Abubaker , Mohammed Ahmed Nagla
Published: September 2022

Background: L. sativum, are traditionally used for the treatment of various diseases and thought to have medicinal value. Isolates from many part of the world is now multidrug resistant. Therefore, there is an urgent need to look for and test an alternative herbal drug.
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of L. Sativum seed extract against multi drug resistant (MDR) and sensitive Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates.
Subjects and Methods: An ethanolic and aqueous stock extracts were prepared from L.  sativum seed plant then serial dilutions were prepared and the obtained concentrations (50, 25, 12.5 and 6.2 mg/ml) were tested against 30 multidrug-resistant and 35 sensitive clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using wells diffusion method.
Results: It was found that L. sativum seed extracts had antimicrobial activity against MDR and sensitive isolates at different concentrations of 100, 50 and 25 according to the mean ± SD (standard deviation) of the maximum zones of inhibition. The total number of isolates that were sensitive to both extracts were 49/130 (37%) which represented 17/60 (28.3%) MDR and 32/70 (45.7%) sensitive isolates. The aqueous extract exhibited more inhibitory effect than ethanolic extract 43 (66%) vs. 6 (9%) against the examined isolates (n=65).
Conclusion: The study concluded that the L. sativum extracts had an antibacterial activity against the susceptible and MDR isolates which may enable it to be used an alternative treatment for medicinal purposes.
Pengaruh Pemberdayaan Karyawan dan Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Produktivitas Perusahaan di Toyota Auto2000 Tanjung Api-Api Palembang
Authors: Syafril Muhammad Tio Septa
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of employee empowerment and job satisfaction on company productivity at Toyota Auto 2000 Tanjung Api-Api Palembang. Primary data used in this study were obtained from a questionnaire filled out by 178 respondents. Then the data is processed using multiple linear regression analysis method. The results indicates that employee empowerment (X1) and job satisfaction (X2) had a significant positive effect on company productivity (Y). This research is expected to become literature on the topic of employee empowerment, job satisfaction and company productivity.
Los instrumentos de poder y su importancia para la Inteligencia Estratégica
Authors: Vargas Chaparro Nixon Edier
Published: September 2022

En el sistema internacional los países buscan ejercer influencia y poder sobre otros para materializar sus intereses y prevalecer en el mismo. En los últimos cincuenta años EE.UU. ha sido una de las principales hegemonías del mundo; no obstante, tratar de entender cómo ha logrado su influencia y materializar sus intereses en el sistema internacional no sería sencillo, si no se entiende el concepto de instrumentos de poder. En este sentido, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de los conceptos de instrumentos de poder, planteados por Joseph Nye, y un análisis de los planteamientos de Worley Robert, que nos llevó a inducir que los países apalancan su poder o capacidades a través de los instrumentos de poder, conocidos bajo la sigla DIME (Diplomacia, Información, Militar, Economía), mediante los cuales buscan materializar su política exterior y ejercer influencia en otros actores del sistema internacional. Muchos de estos instrumentos no pueden ser identificados a simple vista, y es por esto que se hace imperioso que la Inteligencia Estratégica visibilice el empleo de estos por parte de otros actores internacionales, para orientar y diseñar una buena estrategia de seguridad nacional.
Espacio exterior: el nuevo tablero de cooperación entre Estados Unidos y Rusia, el papel dominante de las empresas y su desarrollo en Colombia
Authors: Pirateque Perdomo Pamela , Martínez Cruz David Andrés
Published: September 2022

La cooperación espacial entre Estados Unidos y Rusia no es reciente; desde la disolución de la Unión Soviética hasta el día de hoy hay acuerdos entre ambos países. Esto, pese a que sean potencias con conflictos derivados de sus intereses geopolíticos en el mundo. Anteriormente, en la carrera espacial solo participaban Estados, hasta que en 2020 tres empresas privadas se convirtieron en las pioneras para realizar viajes espaciales: Space X, Virgin Galactic y Blue Origin, desplazando el papel de los Estados en este dominio y buscando la forma en que los humanos pudieran acceder al espacio exterior. Para desarrollar este trabajo se realizó una revisión de prensa y literatura académica; desde allí se utilizaron documentos oficiales y de fuente abierta, los cuales fueron analizados a partir de la teoría de la interdependencia compleja, el neorrealismo y los principios del retroceso del Estado. Se encontró que, debido a la compleja relación entre Estados Unidos y Rusia, los acuerdos bilaterales de cooperación en el espacio pueden funcionar como estrategia diplomática ante tensiones políticas, económicas o de carácter militar, y no se definen por el poder de sus ejércitos. Por su parte, Colombia ha tenido un desarrollo espacial reducido, lo que ha llevado a que la Comisión Colombiana del Espacio y el Gobierno Duque desde 2020 desarrollen una política para incentivar una mayor inversión sobre este campo. Finalmente, las empresas privadas surgen como nuevos actores con capacidades tecnológicas y de innovación que no están desarrollando los Estados, lo que reitera un escenario en el que el sector privado puede predominar estratégicamente en los ámbitos ultraterrestres.
Efecto del número de hectáreas de coca cultivadas, incautaciones de pasta de coca y el número de habitantes sobre los depósitos realizados en el sistema bancario durante 2010 a 2017
Authors: Bedoya Calderón Jonnathan , Calero Martínez Oscar Andrés , Tejada Trujillo Laura Vanessa , Rodríguez Pinzón Heivar Yesid
Published: September 2022

El lavado de activos ha representado para Colombia una coyuntura socioeconómica a lo largo de su historia, que ha guardado una relación con los cultivos ilícitos hallados a lo largo de este territorio. El presente estudio pretende encontrar el efecto en los depósitos realizados en el Sistema Bancario durante 2010 a 2017, a partir de variables asociadas a los cultivos de coca y la evolución demográfica de dieciocho departamentos del país. Para tal fin se utilizó un modelo de datos panel de efectos fijos; los resultados determinaron que el número de hectáreas cultivadas, las incautaciones de pasta de coca y la población sobre los depósitos en los dieciocho departamentos aumenta en el tiempo. A su vez, departamentos como Antioquia, Valle del Cauca y Santander son más propensos al riesgo de lavado de activos, en contraste con territorios como Amazonas y Guaviare.
Long-Term Growth of Highway Rights-of-Way Trees
Authors: Salisbury Allyson , Miesbauer Jason , Koeser Andrew
Published: September 2022

Background: Highway rights-of-ways (ROWs, or verges) contain multiple stressors which can influence tree growth, including compacted soils, soils with little topsoil, poor drainage, air and soil pollutants, construction activities, and de-icing salts in cold climates. Yet highway ROWs often provide ample planting space for growing trees, which can contribute to the mitigation of negative environmental impacts associated with highways. Methods: For this study, we assessed the trunk diameter of 1,058 trees from 11-, 22-, and 31-year-old planting cohorts along a highway in the Chicago metropolitan region (Illinois, USA) to examine factors which could influence long-term growth. We analyzed the impact of location factors within the ROW (e.g., distance and elevation relative to highway, slope, and aspect) on trunk diameter at breast height (DBH), since these factors are relevant to the landscape design process. Using estimates from i-Tree, we compared carbon sequestration, carbon storage, runoff reduction, and air-pollution removal within and among the 3 cohorts. Results: Of the 6 site location characteristics we evaluated, no single characteristic consistently impacted DBH, though some characteristics were significant within a single cohort. DBH measurements of most species were smaller than model predictions based on existing urban tree models. Since all cohorts included large- and small-statured trees, and even within species DBH could be highly variable, the range in per-tree ecosystem services varied substantially within cohorts, especially the 31-year-old cohort. Conclusions: These findings highlight both the potential for and challenges of growing trees alongside highways.
PENGARUH INFLASI, PDB, DER, ROE, NPM, GPM TERHADAP TINGKAT SEWA SUKUK IJARAH
Authors: Yusuf Muhamad , Azizh Iftitah Nurul , Yohani Y
Published: September 2022

The existence of sukuk ijarah which provide fix return more attractive to investors than sukuk mudharabah. According to the investors, the sukuk ijarah is considered quite prospective for the emittenâ€™s intending to issue sukuk. The aim of this study is to find out the influence of inflation, PDB, DER, ROE, NPM, GPM to sukuk ijarah rental rate.  The populations on this study were all companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange and issued sukuk ijarah in 2013-2019 which report completely and published the financial reports. Purposive sampling method was used in this study. Samples that suitable with the criteria of this study were 5 companies. The method of analysis is multiple regression analysis in SPSS.  The results indicate partially the inflation, PDB, DER, ROE, NPM, and GPM variables have no significant effect to sukuk ijarah rental rate. Meanwhile, the NPM variable has significant effect to sukuk ijarah rental rate. The study results simultancously show that the inflation, PDB, DER, ROE, NPM, GPM variables have significant effect to sukuk ijarah rental rate. Further research can add other variables such as ROA and debt to aset ratio. The sample used should also be more than the sample in this study and it is expected that the mudharabah Islamic bonds can be added as another object of the study.

Keywords : inflation, PDB, DER, ROE, NPM, GPM, and sukuk ijarah rental rate
PERAN MINAT INVESTASI DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGETAHUAN INVESTASI, MOTIVASI INVESTASI, DAN MODAL MINIMAL INVESTASI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI (Studi Kasus Investor Pada BEI Berdomisili Kota Pekalongan)
Authors: Himmah Alliyatul , Imtikhanah Sobrotul , Hidayah Rini
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze the role an investment intersest in mediating the investment knowledge, the investment motivation, and minimum investment capital on investment decisions. It used a survey and questionnaire to collect the data with using a proportionate stratified random sampling with Slovin formula. A hundred respondents as the investor of Indonesian Stock Exchange located in Pekalongan were taken as the sample. Meanwhile, it used a multiple linear  regression and a path analysis for the data analysis technique. Partially the results shows the investment knowledge, the investment motivation, and minimum investment capital have a significantly affected on the investment decisions. Furthermore, from the path test, it shows the investment interest has significantly mediated the investment knowledge, the investment motivation, and a minimum investment capital on the investment decisions.

 

Keywords: the investment knowledge, the investment motivation, a minimum investment capital, the investment decisions