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Data-Driven Part-of-Speech Tagging for the Gikuyu Language: Development, Challenges, and Prospects
Authors: Kamau Gabriel
Published: January 2025

This paper presents the development of a data-driven Part-of-Speech (POS) tagger for Gikuyu, a Bantu language spoken in Kenya. Gikuyu, like many indigenous African languages, is under-resourced, with limited computational tools for linguistic processing. By employing a corpus sourced primarily from the Gikuyu Bible and leveraging a Memory-Based Tagging (MBT) approach, this study demonstrates the feasibility of creating a robust POS tagging system. The tagger achieved a precision of 90.44%, a recall of 88.34%, and an F-score of 91.35%. These results underscore its potential for applications in machine translation, speech recognition, and language preservation. The study highlights the challenges of working with under-resourced languages, including data collection and annotation, and provides recommendations for future work, including integration with broader NLP tasks.
Orchestrating Multi-Agent Systems for Multi-Source Information Retrieval and Question Answering with Large Language Models
Authors: Seabra Antony , Cavalcante Claudio , Nepomuceno Joao , Lago Lucas , Ruberg Nicolaas , Lifschitz Sergio
Published: January 2025

We present a novel framework for developing robust multi-source questionanswer systems by dynamically integrating Large Language Models with diverse data sources. This framework leverages a multi-agent architecture to coordinate the retrieval and synthesis of information from unstructured documents, like PDFs, and structured databases. Specialized agents, including SQL agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation agents, and router agents, dynamically select and execute the most suitable retrieval strategies for each query. To enhance contextual relevance and accuracy, the framework employs adaptive prompt engineering, fine-tuned to the specific requirements of each interaction. We demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in the domain of Contract Management, where answering complex queries often demands seamless collaboration between structured and unstructured data. The results highlight the framework’s capability to deliver precise, context-aware responses, establishing a scalable solution for multi-domain question-answer applications.
Risk Management and Efficiency of Custom Operations in Nigeria
Authors: LOMBA Benjamin Oyinimiwerimi , NKORO Emeka , OLADOSU Isaac Olubiyi
Published: January 2025

This study examined the relationship between risk management and efficiency of custom operations in Nigeria. The study was anchored on Systems Theory, Contingency Theory and Institutional Theory. The study adopted survey research design. The population of this study consisted of 605 junior and senior staff of the Nigerian Customs service in Area 1 Command in Port Harcourt and Area 2 Command in Onne, Rivers State. Using Taro Yamane’s formula and simple random sampling, the sample size consisted of 241 personnel of the Nigerian Customs service in Area 1 Command in Port Harcourt and Area 2 Command in Onne, Rivers State. The study made use of primary data and structured questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Frequencies, simple percentages, tables, charts and mean scores were used to analyse the demographic data of the respondents and the research questions while regression technique was used to test the hypotheses at 95% level of confidence (0.05 significant level). The results of the study showed that: Revenue risk, operational risk, security risk and fraud risk have negative and significant impact on the efficiency of custom operations in Nigeria. Hence, management of these risk has a significant impact on the efficiency of custom operations in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study concluded that risk management plays a vital role in promoting and sustaining efficiency of custom operations in Nigeria. The study recommended among others that government should implement robust anti-corruption frameworks within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), including regular audits, strict penalties for corrupt practices, and the establishment of an independent oversight body to monitor customs operations.
Development of Tractor Drawn Single Row Irish Potato Planter with Fertilizer Applicator
Authors: Rasheed. A Busari , Peter Okoro Uchenna , Abdulgafar Kamal Rasheed , Franklin Ogini , Ternenge Tsee Andrew , Olohunrokan Abdulrasak Aminat , Mashood Adeyi Abddulrasaq , Ayinde Willoughby Fouad
Published: January 2025

Irish potato planting in Nigeria has been accomplished by traditional method of planting potato tubers on the field, which is labor intensive, time consuming and produce low yields of potato per hectare. This is due to lack of suitable row planting machine. In order to solve the above problem, this study aimed to develop a prototype of Irish potato planter with fertilizer applicator which is capable of planting potato tubers in rows at desired depth and spacing and applying fertilizer simultaneously. The developed tractor drawn single row Irish potato planter with fertilizer applicator consists of main frame, tuber hopper, fertilizer hopper, cup feed seed metering mechanism, shovel type furrow opener, ground wheel, seed tube and spring loaded furrow cover. This machine has an edge over existing irish potato planting machine with additional of spring loaded furrow opener, rubber coated metering cup to avoid injuring of the tubers and incorporation of fertilizer applicator which saves the farmer additional cost of applying fertilizer after planting. The performances of tractor drawn single row Irish potato planter with fertilizer applicator was evaluated in the laboratory and field at a tractor walking speed of 3.5 km/hr and moisture content of 13.41%. At the tractor speed of 3.5 km/hr when the moisture content was 13.41%; the average depth of planting was 133.3 mm, the average intra row spacing of the planted potato seedling was 291.2 mm, the average number of potato per drop of the planted potato seedling was 1, quantity of fertilizer per drop was 10.6 g, the average percentage of missing was 2.46%, the average height of ridge was 285.7 mm, the average depth of fertilizer dropping was 133.3 mm, the average fuel consumption was 10.3 l/ha and the average field efficiency was 75.04%. The implement is recommended for small scale and medium scale farmers.
Analysis of Self-Regulated Learning and Learning Style Preference of First-Year Medical Students for E-Learning Optimization
Authors: Setyawati Rena Fuji Erin , Gunawan Bhakti , Hermita Matrissya , Suhatril Ruddy J , Syah Rama Dian
Published: January 2025

First-year medical students adapt to hybrid education, combining online and offline learning in the new standard era. The various features of e-learning need to accommodate students' skills in self-regulated learning and their preferences, such as learning style preference. Therefore, this research aims to analyze first-year medical students' self-regulated learning skills and learning style preferences in online learning to identify e-learning optimization needs that can facilitate their adaptation to medical education. A descriptive quantitative and qualitative narrative method was conducted through document analysis. The Online Self-Regulated Learning Questions (OSRLQs) were used to obtain quantitative descriptive data on students' self-regulated learning skills, and the learning style preference questionnaire was used to obtain data on first-year medical students. The results showed that first-year medical students require optimization in four domains of the self-regulated learning skills in online learning, including task strategies, time management, help-seeking, and self-evaluation. The analysis yielded 19 categories with three main learning style preferences: a combination of visual and auditory and a combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. This analysis recommends optimizing several e-learning features to improve first-year medical students' self-regulated learning skills and learning style preferences.
Entre a derrota e a ilusão tardo-moderna: as "massas" nas narrativas sociológicas latino-americanas em tempos de "transição democrática"
Authors: Torterola Emiliano
Published: January 2025

Este artigo apresenta uma proposta de teoria sociológica baseada nos poderes reclasificatórios. Atualmente, há constantes disputas sobre as formas de dividir, qualificar e hierarquizar o mundo social e natural. São as maneiras de reclasificar, com seus alcances práticos — coletivos e pessoais —, como desigualdades, discriminações, regulações, inovações, etc. Essas disputas abrangem desde recategorizações de “gênero”, “classe” e “étnico-raciais” até categorias “jurídicas”, “econômicas”, “religiosas” ou “técnicas”, mediadas por algoritmos. Assim, torna-se fundamental desenvolver uma perspectiva teórico-analítica em sociologia que dê conta dessas controvérsias. Essa perspectiva exige uma visão ampla, abstrata e incisiva, evitando fragmentações teóricas entre o Sul e o Norte. Para isso, são feitas definições iniciais do conceito de “poderes reclasificatórios”. Em seguida, o texto se concentra em suas divisões e capacidades para abordar as relações entre poder e dominação, com alguns exemplos específicos da sociologia argentina. Por fim, mencionam-se certos elementos de continuidade dessa proposta.
ELECTRONIC CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (E-CRM) UNTUK STRATEGI DISTRIBUSI GAS ELPIJI PADA PT. JAVARCO SUMBAWA
Authors: Idifitriani Farida , Mahyuni Liya
Published: January 2025

Javarco Tanjung Badas Sumbawa merupakan perusahaan di bidang transportasi migas, memiliki dua anak perusahaan yaitu PT. Mita Biru Madyan (MBM) dan PT. Surya Mita Indah(SMI). PT. Mita Biru Madyan (MBM) memiliki 137 agen sedangkan PT. Surya Mita Indah (SMI) 114 agen, melayani pengiriman dan distribusi tabung gas elpiji 3 kg, di wilayah Kabupaten Sumbawa dan Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat kepada para agen di kecamatan. Pencatatan data pemesanan tabung elpiji langsung oleh agen yang di tulis di buku admin, selanjutnya disampaikan ke bagian pemasaran dan bagian gudang. Data akhir pemesanan yang diterima oleh bagian gudang selanjutnya sebagai informasi pengantaran oleh driver sering tidak dilakukan update secara berkala. Penelitian ini membuat dan merancang strategi distribusi agen gas elpiji dengan penerapan sistem informasi electronic customer relationship management (E-CRM) berbasis web pada PT. Javarco Sumbawa. Untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kepada agen, memudahkan transaksi melalui web tanpa harus datang secara langsung ke PT. Javarco. Hasil identifikasi pengguna terdiri dari user Admin dengan hak akses sebanyak 12, serta user Agen dengan hak akses 5. Menggunakan metode pengembangan Prototype dan pemodelan unified modelling language (UML) dengan use case, activity diagram, sequence diagram, class diagram. Menggunakan bahasa pemprograman PHP dengan framework bootstrap dan basis data MariaDB.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM TONGKAT SEBAGAI ALAT BANTU TUNANETRA MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR ULTRASONIK DAN PERINGATAN SUARA BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO
Authors: Hakim Marwan , Rusdan Rusdan
Published: January 2025

Blindness is a condition in the eyes that does not function properly. Blind people use sticks as a guide to find out the conditions around them. The use of blind sticks can generally only detect objects in front of them, namely by touching the stick in front of them, so that blind people know that there is an object in front of them that must be avoided. However, this method can endanger blind people because blind people can hit obstacles in front of them, because the distance to find out the existence of obstacles is too close. This study discusses how a stick is a tool for blind people using ultrasonic sensors and Arduino Uno-based sound warnings that can help blind people walk. The results of this study are to produce a stick as a tool for blind people using ultrasonic sensors and Arduino Uno-based sound warnings. The tool will issue a sound warning if the ultrasonic sensor detects an obstacle, the maximum distance that will be detected depends on how much is set in the Arduino Uno program.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MECHANISMS FOR COMBATING CORRUPTION FOR A FAIR AND EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Zharlygassinov Т. , Satybaldin A. ,   Institute of Economics CS MSHE RK
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the study of new anti-corruption mechanisms, with a special focus on countries with economies in transition, particularly Kazakhstan. The article aims to analyze the relationship between the level of corruption and income equality, as well as to assess the effectiveness of various anti-corruption measures. The research methodology includes an analysis of the main problems of countering corruption in Kazakhstan, a statistical analysis of the relationship between corruption and income distribution, a comparative assessment of anti-corruption indicators in developed and developing countries, as well as a review of international experience in this area. The results of the study show that effective counteraction to corruption requires a comprehensive approach aimed at combating the unfair use of state power. A significant relationship between the level of corruption and income equality was found, which emphasizes the importance of anti-corruption measures for improving the living standards of citizens in the long term. However, there is some uncertainty in the impact of the indicators of control and perception of corruption on the Gini index, which indicates the need for further research in this area. The comparative analysis of anti-corruption methods in various countries allowed us to assess their effectiveness and applicability in the context of Kazakhstan. The obtained data and conclusions can be used to improve the effectiveness of the formation of relevant anti-corruption policies in the country, contributing to a more equitable and effective distribution of income and solving key economic problems.
ANALYSIS OF APPROACHES TO ASSESSMENT OF THE LIFE QUALITY IN GLOBAL PRACTICE
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Political Sciences and Religious Studies of the CS MSHE RK, Shaukenova Z. , Imangali Zh. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: January 2025

The article analyzes diverse methods intended to assess life quality and indicators across global contexts. The article focuses on such parameters as the Human Development Index (HDI), the Happiness Index, and the Social Progress Index used to assess the population’s well-being. The authors undertake a comparative analysis of the parameters intended to assess life quality, highlighting both such quantitative and qualitative aspects as health, education, personal safety, and environmental factors. Special emphasis is placed on subjective assessments of well-being, emphasizing the significance to engage the general population in the life quality assessment. The article compares Kazakhstan life quality indicators with those of developed countries. It reveals that Kazakhstan falls behind in several key parameters, including life expectancy and GDP per capita. Kazakhstan additionally exhibits encouraging trends in education and in the human development index. Finally, it is concluded that a more detailed assessment of non-material factors is required, and promising directions to develop the methods for assessment of the life quality are proposed.
POVERTY ANALYSIS IN KAZAKHSTAN: IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE SHORTAGE OF CASH INCOME OF THE POPULATION
Authors:   Almaty Management University, Omir A. , Basil G. ,   University of the State University named after G. Daukeev
Published: January 2025

This article analyzes the deficit of monetary income of the population of Kazakhstan for the period from 2013 to 2023. The deficit of monetary income is an obstacle to building a fair and prosperous society, which directly correlates with poverty rates in the country. Reducing the poverty level of the population is one of the main tasks that the country needs to fight. Income deficit is understood as the gap between the actual monetary income of households and the level necessary to meet basic needs. The purpose of this article is to identify and assess the deficit of monetary income of the population by regions of Kazakhstan and throughout the country. For the analysis, official statistics on population income were used. The methodology is a mathematical and statistical method, which calculates the deficit of monetary income of the population from 2013 to 2023 and a comparative analysis. The results of the study showed that the income deficit in Kazakhstan has a pronounced regional differentiation. The highest level of deficit is observed in rural areas and in regions with a low level of industrial development. The results obtained allow us to conclude that it is necessary to adopt comprehensive public policy measures aimed at reducing income inequality and improving the standard of living of the population, especially in rural areas and regions with low levels of development.
Health-Business Ethics: Oxymoron or Pleonasm?
Authors: JAZIRI Raouf , Alnahdi Saleh
Published: January 2025

Health and healthcare activities consistently have business aspects, contributing to the emergence of many dialogic and polyphonic concepts such as health-business, healthcare-business, and medical-business. This greater rapprochement between business, health, and healthcare lead to the rise of ethical issues related to their professional practices. The debate over whether health and business ethics should be compatible or not has been a subject of discussion for an extended period. There is a growing trend in business and health fields towards a stronger connection between the constructed word health-business and ethics. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of several aspects of this important problem and to examine the ethical implications of health and healthcare as a business. We investigate the effective integration of business ethics and profitability in the operations of healthcare organizations. Based on a qualitative approach, we try to demonstrate that health-business ethics is not an oxymoron, but rather a pleonasm promoting a new paradigm.
The rise of Digital Detox: addressing the psychological impacts of technology overuse
Authors:   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, Vasile Cristian
Published: January 2025

As digital devices have become integral to everyday life, concerns over their psychological impact have grown. Overuse of technology has been linked to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, cognitive overload, and sleep disturbances. The concept of a "digital detox," which involves temporarily disengaging from digital devices to improve psychological well-being, has gained traction as a potential remedy. This editorial explores the psychological consequences of technology overuse, the emergence of the digital detox movement, its benefits and challenges, and implications for psychological practice.
Modesty and academic achievement in state and private school students
Authors:   South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Bulgaria, Gergov Teodor , Uzunova Miroslava ,   South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Bulgaria
Published: January 2025

Modesty is a relatively understudied psychological phenomenon, which motivated its further investigation among upper school-aged students. There are divergent opinions about this - to what extent this personality quality is valued in the modern world. Some of them define modesty as a manifestation of weakness, insecurity and indecisiveness, believing that it could be an obstacle to achieving success and realizing life goals. Others see it as a virtue and a value. In turn, academic achievement appears to be an important prerequisite for the development of a positive and stable adolescent self-image. The present study provides information on whether there is a relationship between the two variables and how they are influenced by school type, age and gender. The differences found are of scientific interest.
Analysis of reflective learning practices of beginner teachers in an innovative induction programme
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania, Neacșu Mihaela , Mag Alina ,   "Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania, Muntean-Trif Letiția ,   "1 December 1918” University , Romania, Glava Adina ,   “Babeș-Bolyai” University Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: January 2025

The article addresses the topic of induction mentoring, which is conducted online and specifically aimed at providing support to beginner teachers in their first year of teaching. A total of twenty-four teachers from three counties in Romania (Argeș, Sibiu, and Alba) participated in this programme for a period of six months. The present study provides an overview of the findings from a qualitative analysis that examined the participants' perspectives on the induction programme provided. The obtained results align with the data identified in the specialised literature and present new opportunities for restructuring the induction mentoring programme. Additionally, they serve to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the individuals involved and enhance the motivation and commitment of beginner teachers to the teaching profession. The findings of the research validate the innovative nature and positive impact of the induction programme by effectively addressing certain critical requirements at the beginning of the teaching career.
Teachers’ attitudes toward inclusive education in Romania
Authors:   Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania, Szász Krisztina , Orbán Réka ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania, Gergely Roland H. ,   Clinical Psychologist in private practice, Romania
Published: January 2025

Teachers' attitudes are considered a key factor in implementing inclusive education. This study aimed to examine how teachers' intrinsic motivation and perceived self-efficacy predict their attitudes towards inclusive education for students with special educational needs. The study employed a correlational design with a sample of 121 Hungarian-speaking teachers in Romania. The findings suggest that higher levels of perceived self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation are associated with more positive attitudes toward inclusion. Furthermore, the results indicate that in-service training can enhance teachers' attitudes toward educating students with special educational needs.
A crisis in our classrooms: the urgent need to redefine specific learning disabilities
Authors:   University of Maryland, USA, Barone Cipriana , Crișan Alina Narcisa ,   University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj- Napoca, Romania
Published: January 2025

The identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) has remained a controversial and deeply flawed process for decades. Even though the federal definition of SLD has not changed since 1968, the methods used to identify students with SLD have evolved, often in ways that introduce confusion, inequity, and inefficiency. The disconnect between theory and practice has led to the misidentification of millions of students, robbing them of the chance for timely and appropriate interventions. For the 2.3 million students currently identified with SLD under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the system is failing, with many experiencing academic struggles, higher dropout rates, and alarming levels of unemployment compared to their nondisabled peers (Team, 2022). This is not just a policy issue; it’s an issue of justice and opportunity.
From self-awareness to success: nurturing intrapersonal intelligence and decision-making in Arabic-speaking secondary school students
Authors:   Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia, Alanazi Mona Saleh
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of intrapersonal intelligence possessed by higher secondary school students as well as the relationship between this intelligence and their capacity to make sound decisions. The quantitative approach, which was used in the study, was based on surveys. The sample consists of N = 148 students with learning disability from secondary schools in Saudi Arabia. One questionnaire was used to measure intrapersonal intelligence, and the other was used to measure decision-making ability. According to the findings, gender is the factor that have a substantial impact on the degree to which students in secondary schools have developed their intrapersonal intelligence. There is a statistically significant and positive correlation between decision-making ability and intrapersonal intelligence in this study. According to the findings, the ability of students in secondary schools to make sound decisions is significantly improved across all five components of intrapersonal intelligence.
Everything-Is-Well-Said Living Beside Me in the Process of Continuing: Jacques Derrida as Writing-Writer Reader of Hélène Cixous
Authors:   University of Leeds, Prenowitz Eric
Published: January 2025

In the search for a comparative measure of the importance Derrida grants to the various authors he reads, one could do worse than to tally the number of words he coins or reinvents in their honour. Surely Cixous would come out on top. And beyond wordcounts, her work inspires/requires him to produce particularly subtle, complex and inventive writing. It is also true, and these two things are beguilingly difficult to disentangle, that Derrida’s reading relation to Cixous’s work is unique: not only is he her first reader, in multiple ways, but he is at once inside and outside, deconstructing the borders between the public and the private, the published and the unpublished, the fictive and the biographical, the work and the life. This essay attempts to open new perspectives on these paradoxical relations, for example by reassessing the question of ‘sides’ as developed by Derrida: no longer Cixous/Derrida as life/death, but rather side-by-side in, through or for life.
A NUMERICAL SIMULATION TO DETERMINE THE BEHAVIOR OF THE HYDROGEN-NATURAL GAS MIXTURE IN DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
Authors:   OMV Petrom S.A., Romania, email: bogdanionete@outlook.com, Ionete Bogdan Andrei , Albulescu Mihai ,   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, Romania, Gal Sorin ,   National Agency for Mineral Resources, Romania, Damascan Alexandra ,   Serinus Energy Romania, Romania
Published: January 2025

This article presents the world energy situation, the importance of energy transition, and it further designates hydrogen as a potential replacement for natural gas. Moreover, the paper specifies that the energy transition will be carried out gradually, sustained by conventional resources.
Hydrogen can be mixed with natural gasses in current networks, but additional risks must be considered. These risks prove to be minimal in the distribution sector if the hydrogen fraction is kept within acceptable limits, and if optimal operation and safety measures are enforced.
The behavior of the hydrogen-natural gas mixture, also called HENG , is studied based on distinguishing the physical and chemical properties of hydrogen and natural gas. In order to analyze the true behavior of the mixture in a distribution network, a numerical simulation was undertaken, whose analysis shows that there is a tight connection between the concentration of hydrogen in the system, consumption, and linepack , and the operational limits of the network must be established based on these data.
Knowing the behavior, strategies and regulations can be drafted in order to safely exploit natural gas-hydrogen distribution networks. However, every distribution network has its own particularities, which is why additional studies both at theoretical as well as practical level, performed on real distribution networks, are needed.
RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CHELA FORMATION OF THE NSIAMFUMU AND LIAWENDA FIELDS IN THE ONSHORE COASTAL BASIN, D.R. CONGO
Authors:   University of Kinshasa, Faculty of Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy, Department of Exploration and Production Engineering, D.R. Congo, Sina-Nduku Tryphene Kalunga , Oyema Bruno Deko ,   University of Kinshasa, Faculty of Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy, Department of Exploration and Production Engineering, D.R. Congo; e-mail: bruno.deko@unikin.ac.cd, brunosdeko@gmail.com, Bukasa Muamba Link ,   University of Kinshasa, Faculty of Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy, Department of Exploration and Production Engineering, D.R. Congo, Tshibumbu Kayeya Pierre Paty ,   University of Kinshasa, Faculty of Science, Department of Geosciences, D.R. Congo, Kazinguvu Atibu Emmanuel ,   University of Kinshasa, Department of Chemistry and Industry, D.R. Congo, Wetshondo Osomba Dominique ,   University of Kinshasa, Faculty of Science, Department of Geosciences, D.R. Congo
Published: January 2025

Petrographic and petrophysical characterizations of the pre-salt Chela formation of the Nsiamfumu and Liawenda fields in the onshore Coastal Basin of the D.R. Congo it was performed. These characterizations, as part of the static modelling of the reservoirs, involved reading log measurements, thin-slice observations of rock samples taken from this formation, calculations and interpretation of logs, CPI (Computer Processed Interpretation) and DST (Drill Stem Testing) from well tests.
The following observations were obtained:
• Wells Lw-1: the formation is characterized by dolomitic limestone and micaceous black shale with a thickness of 34 m having heavy oil indices and an average porosity of 17% and a salinity greater than 300 gr/L;
• Well Lw-2: the formation is characterized by islands of sand, coarse sandstone and a few quartz pebbles with a thickness of 10m showing evidence of light oil, gas and an average porosity of 24%;
• Shaft Lw-3: the formation is dominated by micaceous shale and dolomite interbeds with a thickness of 14m showing little evidence of hydrocarbons, only salt water and residual oils;
• Puits Ns-1: the formation is characterized by beige to grey dolomite, grey shale and white sand with a thickness of 6m showing evidence of light oil and an average porosity of 20%.
PHYSICS-DRIVEN FEATURE CREATION TO IMPROVE MACHINE LEARNING MODELS PERFORMANCE FOR OIL PRODUCTION RATE PREDICTION
Authors:   Petroleum Engineering Department, Petronas Carigali SDN BHD, Malaysia, Motaei Eghbal , Tabatabai Seyed Mehdi ,   Petroleum Engineering Department, Petronas Carigali SDN BHD, Malaysia, email: mehdi.tabatabai@gmail.com, Ganat Tarek ,   Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Khanifar Ahmad ,   Petroleum Engineering Department, Petronas Carigali SDN BHD, Malaysia, Dzaiy Sulaiman ,   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, Chis Timur ,   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to develop a machine learning-based model for oil production rate prediction. The significance of feature dimension reduction is addressed by applying well-established approaches like Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and the proposed physics-driven feature creation technique. The physics-driven features, derived from experience or analytical modeling, introduce physical relevance and improve model quality. The study focuses on oil production prediction using a dataset that includes reservoir permeability, wellbore skin, reservoir pressure, net pay thickness, water cut, and well-liquid production rate. Several machine learning techniques, such as SVM, k-NN, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and linear regression, were constructed using PCA feature selection. The models were tuned and validated using k-fold cross-validation. The same models were then built using physics-driven features, and their performance metrics were compared. The results show significant improvement when applying the proposed physics-driven feature creation, compared to PCA. Over 10-fold cross-validation, PCA improved the R² performance metric by 10% (from 70% to 77%), while physics-driven features increased it by 20% (from 70% to 90% on average). The Random Forest and linear regression models outperformed the others, particularly when built based on physics-driven features. Additionally, models based on physics-driven features exhibited less sensitivity to data splits for learning and testing, proving more reliable with better performance metrics compared to those using original features.
Assessment of the Impact of Technology on Public Administration Efficiency: A Case of Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Authors: Mwamkinga Thomas E. , Barongo Felician
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the impact of technology on public administration efficiency, focusing on the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS). In an era where technological advancements are reshaping organizational operations, understanding their implications for public sector efficiency is crucial. The primary purpose of this research is to assess how technology integration influences the effectiveness of public administration processes within TBS. Employing a case study design, the research utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. The research was anchored in the theoretical framework of technology in public administration, employed a case study design, targeted all employees of the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) as the population, utilized a sample size of 45 respondents, and implemented purposive sampling to ensure comprehensive representation from various departments. Data methods were distributed to TBS employees, complemented by in-depth interviews and document analysis. This methodology facilitated a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between technology and organizational dynamics, allowing for a nuanced understanding of employee experiences and perceptions regarding technology's role in enhancing operational efficiency. Data was analyzed using a mixed-methods approach, employing descriptive statistics for quantitative data and narrative analysis for qualitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the findings. The findings reveal that technology significantly enhances the efficiency of public administration at TBS by streamlining processes, improving communication, and facilitating better service delivery. Employees reported that adopting technological tools led to faster decision-making and increased productivity. However, the study also identified several challenges associated with technology integration, including resistance to change, inadequate training, and limited resources. These barriers underscore the necessity for a strategic approach to technology implementation that considers the organizational context and employee readiness. In conclusion, this research highlights the critical role of technology in improving public administration efficiency while emphasizing the importance of comprehensive training and support systems to mitigate resistance and ensure successful integration. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and administrators at TBS, suggesting that a proactive approach to technology adoption could lead to enhanced service delivery and overall organizational performance. Recommendations include the development of targeted training programs, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring adequate resource allocation to support technology initiatives. This research contributes to the broader discourse on public administration efficiency and technology integration, offering a framework for future studies in similar contexts.
An Examination of Nature of Peace-Building Strategies Employed Among the Border Communities of Kisumu and Nandi Counties, Kenya
Authors: Kida Jacob Keta , Kimokoti Susan Naemba
Published: January 2025

The study examined peace building strategies employed among the border communities of Kisumu and Nandi Counties, Kenya. The nature of peace building was analyzed through investigating the types of the peace building strategies, the types of actors, approaches used and the level of community participation. The study was supported by conflict transformation theory. Descriptive research design was employed. The target population of the study was the people living along the borders of Muhoroni and Tinderet constituencies. The study adopted simple random and purposive sampling to select the participants. The sample size of the study was 320. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedule and focus group discussion guide. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS V. 30.1. Qualitative data was analyzed using content and thematic analysis technique. The results were presented in the percentages, frequencies, tables and figures. The findings revealed that the types of peace building strategies used mostly were inter-communal dialogue (31.8%), sports and theatre (19.2%), psycho-social support (16.9%), peace caravans and crusades (13.6%), use of security personnel (10.6%) and socio-economic development projects (7.94%). The study further revealed reactive and non-reactive approaches were employed. The actors mostly involved are state (47%), non-state (32%) and Indigenous groups (21%). Finally, the findings revealed that the local community participates in the peace building process to a high extent. The study concludes that ethnic dialogue, sports and theatre, psychosocial support and counselling, peace caravans and crusades, use of security personnel and socio-economic initiatives are mostly used peace building strategies to enhance cohesion with state actors, non-state actors and the indigenous groups using non-reactive approaches and reactive approaches. These interventions are organized by the actors who always involve the local communities who are the primary beneficiary of the outcome. The study recommends that the cure to the reoccurrence inter-ethnic conflict in the study are is the collaboration between the state actors, non-state actors and the locals communities during the implementation of the initiatives to make the initiatives more effective.
PERANCANGAN RENOVASI MASJID PONPES HIDAYATUL QUR’AN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS FASILITAS PENDIDIKAN
Authors: TAUFIKKURRAHMAN TAUFIKKURRAHMAN , WARDANI LILA KURNIA , RAHAYU YEKTI SRI
Published: January 2025

This article was written based on a community service program implemented in an effort to improve the quality of educational facilities at the Hidayatul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School Mosque.  This Islamic boarding school stands on an area of ??1,342 m2 with a built-up area of ??541 m2. The facilities available for learning are still very minimal and the condition of the mosque building is also old with the condition of the building worrying about its safety. As the number of students continues to increase, foundation management really needs to improve adequate educational infrastructure. However, foundation managers have limited expertise in drawing and designing mosque building renovation designs to improve the quality of educational facilities. This community service aims to provide working drawing documents and budget plans for renovation and construction costs as a basis for implementing the construction of educational facilities. The method used is the science and technology diffusion method. The results of the program implementation produced a product document planning the renovation of the mosque at the Hidayatul Qur'an Blitar Islamic Boarding School. This document in the form of an image design complies with applicable standards and is useful in implementing the construction of educational facilities at the Hidayatul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School mosque.
ABSTRAKNaskah ini ditulis berdasarkan program pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilaksanakan dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas sarana pendidikan di Masjid Pondok Pesantren Hidayatul Qur’an. Ponpes ini berdiri pada lahan seluas 1.342 m2 dengan luas terbangun seluas 541 m2. Sarana yang tersedia untuk pembelajaran masih sangat minim dan kondisi bangunan masjid juga sudah tua dengan kondisi bangunan yang mengkhawatirkan keamanannya. Seiring dengan pertambahan jumlah santri yang terus meningkat, pengelola yayasan sangat memerlukan perbaikan sarana prasarana pendidikan yang memadai. Namun demikian pengelola yayasan memiliki keterbatasan keahlian dalam menggambar dan merancang desain renovasi bangunan masjid untuk meningkatkan kualitas fasilitas pendidikan. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menyediakan dokumen gambar kerja dan rencana anggaran biaya renovasi serta pembangunan  sebagai dasar untuk pelaksanaan pembangunan fasilitas pendidikan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode difusi iptek. Hasil pelaksanaan program menghasilkan sebuah produk dokumen perencanaan renovasi masjid di Ponpes Hidayatul Qur’an Blitar. Dokumen berupa desain gambar ini sesuai standar yang berlaku dan bernanfaat dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan fasilitas pendidikan di masjid Ponpes Hidayatul Qur’an.
КЕРАМИКА ӨНЕРІНІҢ БАЛАЛАРДЫҢ ҰСАҚ МОТОРИКАСЫН ЖӘНЕ ШЫҒАРМАШЫЛЫҚ ОЙЛАУЫН ДАМЫТУҒА ӘСЕРІ
Authors: Махметова Э.М.
Published: January 2025

Бұл зерттеу керамика өнерінің 5 пен 7 жас аралығындағы балалардың ұсақ моторикасын және шығармашылық ойлауын дамытуға әсерін зерттейді. Зерттеу үш өлшемді, тактильді өнер әрекеттерімен айналысу дәстүрлі екі өлшемді өнер түрлерімен салыстырғанда дамуға көбірек пайда әкелетінін бағалауға бағытталған.Алпыс бала кездейсоқ түрде 12 апталық керамикалық өнер бағдарламасына қатысқан эксперименттік топқа немесе сурет салу және бояу жұмыстарымен айналысатын бақылау тобына тағайындалды. Ұсақ моториканы қолдана отырып бағаланды Bruininks-Oseretsky Моториканы Меңгеру Тесті, ал шығармашылық ойлау Torrance Шығармашылық Ойлау Тестілері арқылы бағаланды.

Нәтижелер керамикалық өнер тобының ұсақ моториканың дәлдігі мен басқаруындағы, сондай-ақ еркін сөйлеу, өзіндік ерекшелік және өңдеуді қоса алғанда, әртүрлі өлшемдер бойынша шығармашылық ойлаудағы айтарлықтай жақсартуларды көрсеткенін көрсетті. Сапалы бақылаулар бұл тұжырымдарды одан әрі растап, керамикалық өнер тобындағы балалардың проблемаларды шешудің, сенсорлық белсенділіктің және өзін-өзі көрсетудің жоғары деңгейін көрсеткенін көрсетті.Зерттеу нәтижелері керамикалық өнердің тактильді табиғаты мен кеңістіктік пайымдау қажеттілігіне байланысты бірегей даму артықшылықтарын беретінін көрсетеді.

Бұл тұжырымдар дамудың теңгерімді өсуіне ықпал ету үшін керамика өнерін оқу бағдарламаларына біріктіруді жақтайтын мектепке дейінгі білім беру үшін маңызды әсер етеді.
Нәтижелер сонымен қатар керамика өнерінің әртүрлі оқу қажеттіліктері бар балаларға пайда әкелетін инклюзивті білім беру құралы ретіндегі әлеуетін көрсетеді. Болашақ зерттеулер ұзақ мерзімді әсерлерді бағалау және дамуында кідірісі бар балаларға керамикалық өнердің емдік қолданылуын зерттеу үшін бойлық зерттеулерді қарастыруы керек. Тұтастай алғанда, зерттеу тактильді, практикалық өнер тәжірибесінің жас оқушылардың дамуының көптеген салаларын қалай жақсарта алатынын тереңірек түсінуге ықпал етеді.
БАСТАУЫШ МЕКТЕП БАЛАЛАРЫНЫҢ КӨРКЕМДІК-ШЫҒАРМАШЫЛЫҚ ҚАБІЛЕТІН ҚАЛЫПТАСТЫРУ
Authors: Асхатова А.А. , Ақбаева Ш.Ә.
Published: January 2025

Қазіргі қоғамда шығармашылыққа деген қызығушылық пен қажеттілік артқан сайын, жеке адамдардың шығармашылық әлеуетін түсінуге және ашуға деген зерттеулер саны артуда. Бұл ұғымдар әртүрлі қауымдастықтарда өмір сүретін адамдарға кеңінен таралады, бұл жалпы халық арасында шығармашылық идеяларды дамыту қажеттілігін көрсетеді. Іргелі білім алу үшін аталмыш зерттеу жалпы шығармашылық және осы көзқарастардағы өнертану, педагогика мен психология әдебиеттеріндегі шығармашылық тұжырымдамасының таралуы туралы көзқарастарды зерттейді. Бастауыш мектеп жасындағы баланы ойлауға, құруға, талдауға, идеялар жасауға және шешімдер табуға үйрету болып табылатын бастауыш сынып оқушыларының көркемдік және шығармашылық қабілеттерін көрнекі оқыту құралдарымен қалыптастыру әдістері мен формалары қарастырылады. Көрнекі оқыту әдістері оқушының өз бойында жасаған бейнесінің қарапайымдылығын көрсетуге көмектеседі, қиял және баланың қабылдауы мен ойлауын дамытады. Оқыту және тәрбиелеу жүйесінде мектепке дейінгі жастан бастап білім берудің барлық сатыларындағы көркем еңбек сабақтары мен факультативтері маңызды. Бұл балаға айтарлықтай дамытушылық әсер ететін көркемдік және шығармашылық қабілеттерін дамыту сабақтары. Бұл сабақтарда өмірдегі, өнердегі сұлулықты түсіну, қабылдау және сезіну, сұлулықты өзіңіз жасауға ұмтылу, қоршаған заттардағы сұлулықты бағалай білу қабілеті дамиды. Шығармашылық ойындар жүйесі болып табылатын инновациялық арт-технологияның балалардың қабылдауды, ойлауды, қиялды, коммуникативтік қабілеттерді, эмоционалдық саланы дамытуда шығармашылық өзін-өзі жүзеге асыруы үшін жағдай жасаудағы, шындыққа эстетикалық қатынасты қалыптастырудағы, сондай-ақ реттеуге әсер ететін үлкен мүмкіндіктері аталып өтіледі. Бастауыш сынып жасындағы балаларды қызықтыратын әзірлемелерге сәйкес келетін, икемді материалдар мен іс-әрекеттерді, ойынға негізделген бағалауды пайдалана отырып оқытушы бағалау жүргізеді. Бастауыш мектеп жасындағы кезең қоршаған әлемге және ғаламның бір бөлігі ретінде өзіне эстетикалық қатынасты қалыптастырады. Бастауыш сынып оқушыларының көркемдік және шығармашылық қабілеттерін дамытудың оңтайлы тәсілі - көрнекі оқыту құралдары.
КӨРКЕМ БІЛІМ ПЕДАГОГИКА САЛАСЫНДА СТУДЕНТТЕРГЕ ИНТЕРАКТИВТІ СТРАТЕГИЯЛАР ЖҮЙЕСІ АРҚЫЛЫ ОҚЫТУДЫҢ ПӘНАРАЛЫҚ БАЙЛАНЫСЫН ДАМЫТУ
Authors: Тоғабаева Г.Ш.
Published: January 2025

Жалпы мақалада, көркем педагогика саласында инновациялық интерактивті стратегиялар жүйесімен заманауи білім беруде студенттерге пәнаралық байланысты қалыптастыру мен жеке аспектілерін дамыту қарастырылған. Мақалада көркем педагогиканың шартты үрдістерінің ерекше атмосферасы және ондағы интерактивті стратегиялар тәсілдерінің үйлесуі мен өзара әрекеттесуі қамтылған. Мұнда, нақты негізделген өзекті мәселе, көркем педагогиканың инновациялық интерактивті пәнаралық жаңа тұжырымдамаларын жүйелі түрде заман талабына сай оқыту стратегиясы арқылы дұрыс пайдалану. Нақты айтатын болсақ, пәнаралық байланыстар арқылы білім беру жүйесінде түрлі салалардың кірігуіне және онда студенттердің бірнеше оқу пәндерін жан жақты тұсынан едәуір меңгеруіне негізделген. Соған орай, пәнаралық интеграцияны дамытудың негізі мен білім синтезінің қажеттілігі және оны толық меңгеруге, практикалық кәсіптік деңгейлерін, алдағы қызметтерде білімгерлердің тәжірибеде қолдануларына мүмкіндік береді.

Заман талабына сай көркем білім беру педагогика саласында интерактивті әдістермен жан жақты пән аралық байланыс жасай отырып, зерттеудің тәжірибелік нәтижесін көрсету.Осылайша, ғылыми пәндер санының артуына байланысты, қазіргі таңда пәнаралық интеграцияны дамыту арқылы көркем білім беру саласындағы оқу процесін кеңейтуге жол ашу. Бұл оқушылардың күрделі мәселелерді шешуге қабілеттілігін арттырады. Яғни, пәнаралық байланыс білім берудегі өзара әрекеттестіктің негізгі элементі болып табылады. Зерттеу нысандарына келсек, жалпы интерактивті инновациялық жүйеде түрлі пән аралық байланыстармен көркем педагогика саласында студенттерге өнерді таныту.

Жалпы мақалада, білім беруде бүгінгі таңда оқытудың инновациялық пән аралық байланыстарын дамыту және оны көркем білім беру бағдарламасы бойынша сапалы даярлап қамтамасыз ету жаңа тәсілді қолдану негіздері тұжырымдалды. Оқу процесінде интерактивті заманауи ақпараттарды қолдану студенттердің көркем білім беру педагогика саласында ойларын кеңейтуге және тәжірибелік дағдыларын тереңдетуге мүмкіндік беретін түрлі ғылыми бағыттармен зерттеу негізделді.