bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Building Citizen Satisfaction Towards E-Government Services: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Siwi Telly Pauline Ulviana , Nawawi Zaidan
Published: May 2023

In the context of government services, user satisfaction becomes the determinant of its success. This study aims to develop and examine a model for determining citizen satisfaction with e-government services using the technology acceptance model (TAM) and trust theory. Specifically, we look at the role of perceived e-service which consists of core services, facilitating services, and supporting services in influencing perceived usefulness and trust in e-government. We also see how trust in e-government affects perceived usefulness and citizen satisfaction. Finally, we examine perceived usefulness regarding its influence on citizen satisfaction. This study is carried out on citizens who are obliged to pay and report taxes (taxpayers) through the online platform of Directorate General of Taxes (DJP Online) in South Sumatera Province, Indonesia, as many as 240 respondents. The data is collected online by distributing questionnaires through Google Forms. The data obtained is then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The findings of this study indicate that perceived e-service which consists of core services, facilitating services, and supporting services has a positive influence on perceived usefulness and trust in e-government, while trust in e-government affects perceived usefulness and citizen satisfaction. Finally, this study confirms that citizen satisfaction is influenced by perceived usefulness.
ÖZEL YETENEKLİ İLKOKUL ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN ELEŞTİREL DÜŞÜNME BECERİLERİNİN GELİŞMESİNDE VE DEĞERLER EĞİTİMİNDE RESİMLİ ÇOCUK KİTAPLARIYLA YAPILAN ÇOCUKLAR İÇİN FELSEFENİN ETKİSİ
Authors: YURTBAKAN Ergün
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışma, üstün yetenekli ilkokul öğrencilerinin eleştirel düşünme becerilerinin gelişmesinde ve değerler eğitiminde çocuk kitaplarıyla yapılan çocuklar için felsefenin etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın nicel boyutunda basit deneysel yöntemden, nitel kısmında durum deseninden faydalanılmıştır. Çalışmaya 16 üstün yetenekli ilkokul öğrencisi dahil edilmiştir. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Okul Ortamında Değerler Eğitimi Konusunda Öğrenci Görüşlerini Belirleme” anketi ve “Eleştirel Düşünme Öz Düzenleme” ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Ölçek ve anket ile elde edilen puanlar arasındaki değişim Wilcoxon İşaretli sıralar testi ile analiz edilmiş, nitel veriler betimsel analiz ile analiz edilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda; çocuklar için felsefenin, üstün yetenekli ilkokul öğrencilerinin eleştirel düşünme becerilerini geliştirdiği görülürken değerler eğitiminde katkı sağlayamadığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Üstün yetenekli ilkokul öğrencileri, çocuklar için felsefeyi tartışma ve farklı fikirlere saygı duymayı öğretmesi gerekçesiyle faydalı bulduklarını ve eğlenceli olduğu için çocuklar için felsefe uygulamasını sürekli yapmak istediklerini belirtmiştir. Üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin eleştirel düşünme becerilerini geliştirmek değer eğitimini sağlıklı yürütebilmek için uygulanacak programlarda öğrencilerin bireysel farklılıklarına dikkat edilmesi sonuçların iyi çıkmasını sağlayabilir.
INVESTIGATION OF THE COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS OF CHILDREN AGED 48-60 MONTHS
Authors: GÜNEY Mehmet , BARAN Gülen
Published: May 2023

Cognitive functions which are the main step of development and learning, are considered as a significant predictor of cognitive development in early childhood period. Cognitive functions are the pre-requisites needed for the acquiring thinking, learning and behavioral functions. Inadequate cognitive functions mostly result in low cognitive performance. The current study aims to evaluate cognitive functions of children continuing to pre-school educational institutions as well as identify the factors that may potentially affect. The study group consisted of 100 children aged 48-60 months and were studying at pre-schools. Children were randomly selected among the population that met the criteria from the randomly chosen pre-schools located in the central districts of Ankara, Turkey. “Application of Cognitive Functions Scale” was implemented to evaluate children’s cognitive functions. Turkey validity and reliability was done by Yavuz and Zembat (2017). As the scale has a dynamic assessment structure, a pre-test and a post-test score is gathered for each child. Cognitive functions are shaped by the uniqueness of each child. The results of the study showed a significant outcome in favor of the female students in terms of cognitive functions, the duration of pre-school education has an impact on cognitive skills and adult support makes a difference between children’s pre-test and post-test scores
FEN BİLİMLERİ DERSLERİNDE HİBRİT EĞİTİM KAPSAMINDA AKTİF ÖĞRENME ARACI OLARAK TEKNOLOJİNİN KULLANIMI
Authors: KUMAŞ Ahmet
Published: May 2023

Salgın, engellilik ve pandemi gibi durumlarda yüz yüze eğitimden uzak kalan öğrenciler öğretim sürecinde dezavantajlı duruma düşebilmektedirler. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, Covid-19 hibrit eğitim sürecinde fizik, kimya, biyoloji ve fen bilimleri derslerinde aktif öğretim aracı olarak teknolojinin kullanılma yeterliliklerinin belirlenmesidir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi kapsamında çoklu durum çalışması modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırma, sınıflarında hibrit eğitimi uygulayan amaçlı örneklem kapsamında Trabzon ve Uşak il ve ilçelerinde ortaokul ve liselerde görev yapan 57 öğretmen ve 44 öğrenci ile yürütülmüştür. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ve yapılandırılmış gözlem formu yardımı ile veriler elde edilmiş, görüşme bulguları içerik analizi ile gözlem bulguları betimsel analiz ile değerlendirilmiştir. Türkiye’de akıllı tahta teknolojisinin 2017 yılından beri kullanımından dolayı Covid-19 sürecinde teknoloji destekli aktif öğrenme öğretmen ve öğrenciler tarafından etkin olarak yürütülmüştür. Hibrit eğitim sürecinde teknoloji destekli öğretim uygulamalarının okullarda ders içinde en yoğun; simülasyon, ölçme-değerlendirme ve ders anlatım süreçlerinde kullanılması teknolojik hazır bulunuşluğun Covid-19 öncesinde ileri düzeylerde olmasından kaynaklandığı düşünülmektedir. Çevrimiçi eğitim uygulamalarının etkililiğinin ilerleyen süreçlerde tüm eğitim ortamlarında giderek artacağı dikkate alındığında, tüm öğretmenlere yönelik teknoloji destekli hizmet içi eğitimlerin sunulması faydalı olacaktır.
The Telescope Conjecture for von Neumann regular rings
Authors: ZHANG Xiaolei
Published: May 2023

In this note, we show that any epimorphism originating at a von Neumann regular ring (not necessary commutative) is a universal localization. As an application, we prove that the Telescope Conjecture holds for the unbounded derived categories of von Neumann regular rings (not necessary commutative).
Dynamics of Tractor Aggregated with Continuously Operating Planting Hole Digger
Authors: Beloev Hristo , Long Nguyen Duc , Nhu Dau The
Published: May 2023

Digging holes for planting, which is a minimal tillage method, is beneficial in terms of reducing energy consumption and preventing erosion. Current popular hole diggers operate intermittently to give low productivity, and this problem can be solved by continuous hole digging machine with active tillage unit. On the basis of established principles, the kinematics of machine and its optimal parameters have been studied and determined. This paper presents the results of the study on dynamics of a tractor combined with a continuous excavator, as a basis for determining the combination’s working parameters, such as the speed of the unit and the number of rows. The experimental data on digger’s drag torque and the characteristics of Kubota B2530 tractor are the basis for simulating the working process at different speeds. The inequality of rotation speed and the moment of engine crankshaft is determined. Aggregates with single-row digger work stably in gears P1 to P6, while with double-row digger, stable operation is in gears P1 to P5. The productivity of a continuous operating digger is superior to that of an intermittent operating one. A continuous operating digger can reach 3500 pits·hour-1 with a double-row or 2400 pits·hour-1 with a single-row tractor aggregate.
Creating Wear-Resistant Layers on 41CrAlMo7 Steel Using Tig Surface Remelting
Authors: Mikuš Rastislav , Kováč Ivan , Žarnovský Jozef , Baláži Juraj , Midor Katarzyna
Published: May 2023

The article deals with the process of surface remelting of steel 41CrAlMo7 by electric arc (TIG) in the presence of powders with a defined chemical composition. Commercially available powders Pulnierpulver based on calcium cyanamide (CaCN2) (source of nitrogen) and Durborit G based on boron carbide B4C (source of boron) were remelted. The effect of remelting on the change of microstructure in the remelted area was examined to achieve an increase in hardness and resistance to abrasive wear. The measurements of the hardness of HV 1 were carried out, as well as determination of resistance to abrasive wear on the abrasive cloth with Al2O3 particles. The microstructures of remelted layers were observed by LOM and details by SEM. By remelting the examined steel, a significant increase in hardness and resistance to abrasive wear was achieved to a depth of up to 1.5 mm from the surface. An almost four times increase in hardness and an almost two times increase in wear resistance was found when remelting the Pulnierpulver powder, or more than three times increase in hardness and more than 1.5 times increase in resistance to abrasive wear when remelting the Durborit G powder compared to steel without remelting. The presented procedure of TIG surface remelting of powders containing a certain element represents a cheap, accessible, and fast way of creating surface layers with increased hardness and wear resistance. The method is applicable for increasing the wear resistance of functional parts of machines for agriculture, earthmoving, etc.
You-Too: Mental Hygiene Methodology for College-Age Students
Authors: Ligeti György
Published: May 2023

You-Too, a newly developed teaching and learning methodology in mental hygiene for college-age students, focuses on individual needs and uses their motivational power instead of trying to solve perceived or real social problems. This paper presents the theoretical background and main features of the method, as well as the anthropological observations we made during its operation.1
The Heart of the Citizenship Education and Revival of New Schools in Europe
Authors: Chistolini Sandra
Published: May 2023

Our present time is characterised by many contradictions and the aspect of uncertainty indicates a sense of our deep loss of values. Education is the traditional space, in which generations create meanings and adults prefigure the future. Despite the idea of liquid modernity, which dominates our existence, we are convinced that we inherit meaningful testimonies of schools born in the spirit of the Reform from the pedagogic culture of the last two centuries. Schools, such as Dalton, Jena Plan, Decroly and Freinet, are still alive and bringing us a new message of citizenship education coherent with the impulse of their founders. Following our field study to investigate the reality of the Schools of Method in the areas of the Flanders and Brussels we were able to draw a solid concept of community. In the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we assume that the modern western culture reaches its task to convert the dispute into tolerance. Citizenship education wishes to overcome any separations and indicates the road to peace and harmony. It is not by chance that Reform Schools are now reaffirming the original impulse. They are transforming the contradictions of our postmodern society into the management of daily education. Headmasters and teachers are seriously opting for movement and variety of the curriculum against school stereotypes of the disciplines. Children become protagonists of the reformation, using the methodology of dialogue, development and discovery. Teachers and parents appear to be fundamental parts of the process, and learning democracy in school begins with the practice of a council of pupils: discussing, deciding, doing. The external world actively enters schools to shape life. History is composed of the biographies of senior citizens, mainly grandfathers, and languages are matter of pride for children from families with migrant backgrounds.
Peripheral Living in the Post-Urban Era: from Humiliation to the Struggle for Social Justice
Authors: Brugiatelli Vereno
Published: May 2023

Peripheral living in cities around the world often takes the form of neglect and humiliation with a lack of material resources. This phenomenon affects a significant percentage of the world’s population and is destined to grow. Peripheral living, a “grey zone” of the “urban sea”, is demarcated from the main institutions and is often seen as an undifferentiated space: included and excluded by the institutions; and included in and excluded from citizenship. In many cases the inhabitants on the periphery of cities and megacities are viewed as dangerous, delinquent, and incapable so the society that counts strives to protect itself by building lines of demarcation and urban fences. In the past, cities were founded with city walls for defence against possible external threats while today these boundaries have been replaced by internal limits that separate the urban area into zones reflecting the hierarchy of power. In this article I intend to provide an interpretation of peripheral living from the viewpoint of the social, cultural and political problems which cause the diverse types of deprivation and misrecognition towards the “inhabitants of the periphery”. In my analysis of this negativity, I will discuss the strategies which peripheral communities implement in the struggle for recognition of their rights, for dignified and humane living, for social justice and to be recognised as capable of achieving personal fulfilment.
Correlations of Oral Hygiene and Health Behavior of Teenagers Living in the Cumulatively Disadvantaged Northern Region of Hungary
Authors: Faragó Ildikó , Egri Tímea , Tóth Emőke Kiss , Kovács Mihály , Rucska Andrea
Published: May 2023

Objective

In the present research, we aim to highlight the urgent need for prevention and health education by exploring the oral health indicators of the most deprived groups in Northern Hungary, especially in the light of the severely negative effects (pandemic) and circumstances of the past years.

Material and Method

The study included 111 students living in Borsod-Abaúj Zemplén county with a high level of disadvantage, but studying in a secondary school in a large city, average age 16.2±1.5 years, gender ratio 37.3/62.7(%).We performed a dental screening, completed a questionnaire on lifestyle and health behaviour, and used Rosenberg Self-Assessment Scale, Shame Experience Scale.

Results

Dental status of the students is poor, with many decay and few filled teeth. They consumed energy drink, alcoholic drink (strong alcohol) in high percent, and this occurs great frequency in the family. Students exercise little outside of class, do not play sports regularly, and hardly ever see their parents playing sports. Students do little physical activity outside of school, do not play sport regularly and their parents are hardly ever seen playing sport. Their feelings of shame are minimal and their self-esteem low, many have special educational needs.

Conclusion

Together, the results can increase the separation of these social groups to an extent that is already difficult to manage even at the level of society as a whole. All of this calls for cooperation between psychopedagogues, special education teachers and health professionals.
Service Related Competences: Education Practices in the Republic of North Macedonia
Authors: Ismaili Diturije , Ollogu Elisabeta Bajrami , Popovska Mirjana Borota , Latkovik Marija Topuzovska
Published: May 2023

This paper presents research on service related competences in Republic of North Macedonia. This research was conducted as part of Erasmus+ CBHE project entitled” Enhancing and validating service related competences in versatile learning environments in Western Balkan universities (e-Viva)”. Innovations and development of new technologies including automation of manufacturing processes cause paradigm shift in business models in manufacturing sector while service sector emerges as potential for economic growth by absorbing more labour and offering diverse services. Thus, development of service related competences is an important issue for overall development of service sector. Assessment of service related competences in South East Europe aimed at the identification, analysis and description of current education programmes and practices relating to service orientation with focus on the interface between formal and informal learning in the higher education sector and possible connections to validation practices in relation to EQF, NQFs and the related instruments (ECTS, ECVET and EUROPASS).

Method: Results of desk research, online questionnaire results and results of interviews with stakeholders (one-to-one or focus group) as well as interpretation of needs analysis in North Macedonia are elaborated and presented in this paper.

The results of this project and research show that significant attention is devoted to development of competences in service sector in North Macedonia. The findings indicate that respondents/parties are aware about the positive aspects of the “Service Related Competences”, especially regarding the professional, career development, and employment prospects. There is a need of online courses where basic theoretical concepts should be presented, and then, in combination with practical learning, the same should be exercised and learned how to be used in practice.
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Nutrition Education Applied to Preschool Children
Authors: Sönmez Sibel , Kolaşınlı Işıl Betül , Topcan Yasemin , Paylaş Müge
Published: May 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate the 12-week nutrition education given to pre-school children during the "Let's move fun and eat healthy" project which was supported to the Pınar Institute. In order to determine the effectiveness of the nutrition activities, interview form consisting of 9 questions was developed by the researchers. 33 children were interviewed from 19 pre-school education institutions affiliated to İzmir Provincial Directorate of National Education where the project was implemented. Data were analyzed by the researchers and answers categorized. When asked children “what is the nutrition for you” children gave 35 different answers and they categorized three subjects. Children have defined nutrition as eating something, names of meals or as a name of food like apple, orange or yogurt. When we asked children for their most favorite meals they said that it is the carbohydrates. Only nine children define feeding plate truly. Most of them define it as a circle. Also only one children know the nutrition pyramid before the education. As a result of the study, we can said that 12 week nutrition education is affected children knowledge of healthy nutrition. Also teaching healthy nutrition basics in early age is important for promoting of health.
Parenting Styles: Interaction with Hyperactivity
Authors: Gallopeni Florim , Lecaj Albulena , Jakupi Blerton , Miftari Shukrije , Metushi Donjeta , Sejdiu Arta
Published: May 2023

Hyperactivity is a mental health disorder that causes drastic fluctuation level of concentration and hyperactivity (Snyder, 2006). People with hyperactivity have difficulty concentrating, sitting position, in dedicating attention, stay organized, following instructions, memorizing the details and management of impulsiveness (Smith, 2016). Participants were from primary school students in Kosovo, N=200 Children age 9-11 and N=200 parents, they completed the following instruments, PSDQ questionnaire; (Robinson, Mandleco, Olsen, & Hart, 2001) this instruments was for measuring parenting styles, and Children behavioral checklist version for parents (Achenbach and Rescorla, 2007). The results shown that hyperactivity of children was positively correlated with authoritarian and tolerant parenting styles. In the survey results show that 74.0% of children participate in extra-curricular activities, and 26.0% did not participate in extra-curricular activities.Regression analysis explain 32% of variance for hyperactivity factor as a depended variable predicted by Gender and authoritarian parenting style. Also male has higher mean of hyperactivity than female and results was significantly different with p=.030* Conclusion is that parents who set strict rules authoritarian parents and tolerant parents can have a hyperactive children. Usually there is no need for special treatment for parents, already they have to be empathic with their children, collaboration with peers, relatives and parent-child cooperation which will give positive effect.
Research and Implementation of Image Rain Removal Based on Deep Learning
Authors: Wang Dong , Wang Zhongsheng
Published: May 2023

The traditional rain removal algorithm needs to optimize a large number of parameters, and it is only effective for rain of a specific shape, and the model generalization ability is poor. In recent years, the performance of rain removal methods based on deep learning is better than many traditional methods, but there are problems such as incomplete or excessive rain removal, and incomplete texture reconstruction of background details. This paper proposes a rain removal network based on generative confrontation, which connects the high and low frequency parts and integrates them into the model. At the same time, the attention mechanism cyclic neural network is organically combined, which can better preserve the background texture while removing rain. Theoretical can produce better rain streak removal with better color distortion.
TaqMan real-time PCR for detection of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in canine clinical samples
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Sabri Abdul , Khor Kuan Hua , Khairani-Bejo Siti , Lau Seng Fong , Mazlan Mazlina , Roslan Mohd Azri , Ajat Mohd Mokrish Md , Noor Mohd Akmal Mohd
Published: May 2023

Introduction

Canine leptospirosis has always been a differential diagnosis in dogs presenting with clinical signs and blood profiles associated with kidney and/or liver disease. The conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) provides diagnoses, but real-time PCR-based tests provide earlier confirmation and determine the severity of infection, especially in the acute stage, allowing early detection for immediate treatment decisions. To our knowledge, real-time PCR has not been routinely adopted for clinical investigation in Malaysia. This study evaluated TaqMan real-time PCR (qPCR) assays diagnosing leptospirosis and compared their applicability to clinical samples from dogs with kidney and/or liver disease against a conventional PCR reference.

Material and Methods

The qPCR assays were validated using existing leptospiral isolates. Whole blood and urine samples were analysed using a conventional PCR, LipL32(1) and LipL32(2) qPCRs and a microscopic agglutination test. The sensitivity and specificity of the qPCRs were determined.

Results

The LipL32(1) qPCR assay had more diagnostic value than the LipL32(2) qPCR assay. Further evaluation of this assay revealed that it could detect as low as five DNA copies per reaction with high specificity for the tested leptospiral strains. No cross-amplification was observed with other organisms. Analysing the clinical samples, the LipL32(1) qPCR assay had 100.0% sensitivity and >75.0% specificity.

Conclusion

The LipL32(1) qPCR assay is sensitive, specific and has the potential to be applied in future studies.
Regional Differences in the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Demand for Bus Transport in the Slovak Republic
Authors: Konečný Vladimír , Zuzaniak Martin , Brídziková Mária , Jaśkiewicz Marek
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and the anti-pandemic measures taken have significantly affected the activities of the society and the associated need for mobility, as well as the transport behaviour of inhabitants. The goal of this research is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the change in the demand of residents for suburban bus transport (SBT) services in the regions of Slovakia. Due to the impact of the pandemic of COVID-19, there was a decrease in the number of passengers transported by SBT as well as a decrease in the supply of bus services offered in all the regions under study. The decrease in the number of passengers in the pandemic year was caused not only by COVID-19 and the anti-pandemic measures, but also by the reduction in the supply of SBT. The research confirmed the relation between the reduction in the offer of SBT and the decrease in passenger demand.
Impact of the COVID Crisis on Public Passenger Transport in Slovakia and Urban Transport in Žilina on a Selected Line
Authors: Majerčák Peter , Majerčák Jozef , Kurenkov Petr Vladimirovič
Published: May 2023

The effects of the COVID-19-related crisis in society can be seen not only in long-distance passenger transport but also in the urban transportation services in the territory. During the pandemic, the travelling public tended to choose private motor vehicles, bicycles, or walking as their mode of transport to work or other activities. This fact was also the subject of our research based on the analysis of data on public passenger rail transport in the individual regions of the Slovak Republic and based on data analysis performed, also in urban transport in the city of Žilina. Mobility in the city was investigated and analysed based on detailed monitoring of the use of the means of transport on a specific trolleybus line No. 67, where a hybrid trolleybus Škoda 26TrA Solaris was deployed. It was found out that the impact of the pandemic and the adoption of restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the disease significantly affected this trolleybus line, where, depending on the extent of the measures taken, the occupancy of the trolleybus fluctuated by up to 60 % in specific months compared to the standard period of use of this means of transport.
Introducción y desplazamiento de los músicos del jazz en México en el temprano siglo veinte
Authors: Hernández Romero Ramiro
Published: May 2023

Este artículo constituye un análisis de las relaciones de desplazamiento, las aportaciones musicales, interrelaciones, convivencia social y musical aplicado a los músicos mexicanos y su contacto con los afroamericanos, todo lo cual dio lugar a la introducción y la diseminación del jazz por el territorio mexicano. Partimos de la perspectiva de la dinámica cultural, en donde la transformación de la cultura es permanente. Se centra en el primer tercio del siglo XX, en el que intérpretes de México se integraron a la sociedad mexicana luego de una estancia en Nueva Orleans y en el que se profundizó su ir y venir entre los dos países.
Palabras clave: jazz, foxtrot, músicos mexicanos, músicos afroamericanos
Habitar resistiendo: mujeres y espacio arquitectónico en tres películas mexicanas
Authors: Rubio Gutiérrez Harmida
Published: May 2023

Este artículo involucra los universos del cine y la arquitectura para observar el espacio arquitectónico y el paisaje desde la perspectiva de las mujeres. Entrelaza en su análisis reflexiones teóricas acerca de la narrativa como enfoque para leer los espacios y del feminismo como postura política para entender la experiencia diferenciada según el género. Con un marco teórico desde el feminismo interseccional, se hace una lectura de la experiencia de las mujeres en los entornos a partir del análisis de tres películas mexicanas de finales del siglo XX y principios del siglo XXI: Como agua para chocolate, Los adioses y Roma. Se toma ese periodo de creación de dichas obras porque es justo un periodo de transición entre grandes cambios urbanísticos, tecnológicos y sociales; y, sobre todo, porque da cuenta de un proceso de cambio en el devenir de las mujeres por las ciudades y los territorios.
Palabras clave: cine y arquitectura, feminismo interseccional, mujeres, cine mexicano, paisaje
Pengembangan Website Manajemen Proyek Menggunakan Metode Agile Scrum (Studi Kasus Diskopindag Kota Malang)
Authors: Etrariadi Nazifpri - , A'inunisya Ervinda Sarah Permata
Published: May 2023

Dinas Koperasi, Perindustrian, dan Perdagangan Kota Malang memiliki permasalahan dalam manajemen proyek yang mengakibatkan penjadwalan, monitoring, dan evaluasi yang kurang baik. Dalam hal tersebut, penulis melakukan pengembangan website manajemen proyek. Pengembangan website tersebut dapat memudahkan proses pengelolaan manajemen proyek Dinas Koperasi, Perindustrian, dan Perdagangan Kota Malang yang meliputi penjadwalan, perencanaan kegiatan, hingga proses pemantauan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode agile scrum, salah satu metodologi dari System Development Life Cycle berbasis incremental model dan iteratif. Tahapan penelitian yang dilakukan adalah Studi Pendahuluan, Pengembangan Model, dan Uji Coba Model. Dalam melakukan penelitian, penulis menggunakan teknik wawancara angket dan observasi. Hasil yang didapatkan dalam penelitian ini didapatkan pada tahapan Pre-Sprint dan teknik perancangan dengan metode Scrum dimulai dari pembuatan produk backlog hingga pengujian system manajemen proyek. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya keberhasilan dari pengamatan terhadap komponen uji yang dilakukan.
DEPRESSÃO EM INDIVÍDUOS TRANSGÊNEROS ATENDIDOS EM UM HOSPITAL UNIVERSITÁRIO
Authors: Cruz Pablo Nascimento , Ramos Aline Sharlon Maciel Batista , Alves Beatriz Duailibe , Alencar Rosemary Fernandes Corrêa , Veras Valdiclea de Jesus , Nunes Anny Kelyne Araújo , Silva Joanne Thalita Pereira , De Lacerda Emanuella Pereira
Published: May 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a presença e a gravidade de sintomas depressivos em indivíduos transexuais atendidos em um ambulatório de sexualidade. Caracteriza-se como descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, adotando amostra por conveniência (n=46). Foi realizado nas dependências do HUUFMA mediante aplicação do Inventário de Depressão de Beck (BDI-II) e formulário sociodemográfico. Os dados foram abordados no EpiInfo. Os resultados demostraram indivíduos na maioria jovens, de cor parda, solteiros, com ensino médio completo, estudantes, residiam com pais e/ou parentes, não religiosos, e metade com vínculo empregatício. A depressão moderada e grave esteve presente em 37% dos pacientes e a ideação suicida em 34,8%. Identificou-se relevância estatística na relação entre em depressão e vínculo empregatício (depressão moderada 39,2% e grave 21,7%). Então, observou-se relevantemente sintomas depressivos e, por vezes, a ideação suicida, todavia, o suporte social e o vínculo de trabalho foram importantes na redução de seu adoecimento.
Evaluating the Pre-Hypertension and Hypertension with Associated Risk Factors in India: Evidence From LASI 2017–2018 Data
Authors:   Department of Statistics, Institute of Science, BHU, Varanasi, India, Aftab Afifa ,   Department of Statistics, Institute of Science, BHU, Varanasi, India, Kansal Sangeeta ,   Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, India, Kumar Alok ,   Department of Statistics, Institute of Science, BHU, Varanasi, India
Published: May 2023

India’s cardiovascular conditions and healthcare systems are significantly impacted by hypertension. This study aims to provide estimates of the prevalence of hypertension, and pre-hypertension, in India. Furthermore, it identifies lifestyle modifications to reduce hypertension in age groups of 45–59 and 60+. This study uses data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India, 2017–2018, which includes information on 31,197 adults (45–59) and 28,567 older adults (60+). Descriptive, multivariate, and multinomial regression analyses have been performed to ascertain the prevalence and correlation of socioeconomic characteristics and related risk factors. The finding of this study suggests that individuals in the 60+ age group have a higher prevalence of hypertension. In contrast, a higher prevalence of pre-hypertension can be seen in the 45–59 age group. Gender, place of residence, living arrangement MPCE quintile, family history of hypertension, body mass index, self-rated health, and alcohol consumption are significantly associated with pre-hypertension and hypertension. There is a need for public awareness and control since people with age 45–59 are less aware of hypertension; otherwise, unintentionally, they can develop more risk with aging. Methods of modifying one’s lifestyle and dietary changes have a significant impact on the prevention of hypertension; that is why there is a great need for people to be aware of all these.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Bisnis Bumdes dengan Analisis Swot dan Business Model Canvas di Desa Lengkong, Kuningan
Authors: Awaluddin Robi
Published: May 2023

Pemerintah mengucurkan anggaran sekitar Rp330 triliun untuk program Dana Desa dalam lima tahun terakhir, sementara itu salah satu pos pengembangan usaha desa melalui BUMDes belum terlaksana di desa Lengkong, Salah satu desa terbesar di kecamatan garawangi. Desa Lengkong  Secara Administrasi  Merupakan Salah Satu desa dalam Wilayah Kecamatan  Garawangi Kabupaten Kuningan. BUMDes di desa lengkong saat ini masih belum terbentuk dan masih dalam perancangan, di sisi lain kader posyandu sudah berperan aktif dalam kegiatan kemasyarakatan, kelompok karang taruna pada saat pengabdian ini dilakukan juga masih dalam tahap transisi dan penyusunan program kerja karena baru terpilih kepemimpinan yang baru di karang taruna, namun kelompok tani sudah terbentuk selama 1 tahun. Analisis bisnis melalui SWOT dan Rancangan Produk dengan alat analisis BMC sudah dibuat untuk rancangan masa depan, tindak lanjut dari program pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah adanya pendampingan yang komprehensif terhadap UMKM Terpadu dan rintisan Pembentukan BUMDes di Desa Lengkong.
Penyuluhan Hukum tentang Kenakalan Remaja dan Penanganannya
Authors: Aryani Esti , Triwanto Triwanto
Published: May 2023

Counseling about juvenile delinquency and its handling to students is very important, given the increasing number of juvenile delinquency during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the young generation who are the nation’s successors, students need to be equipped with insights about the importance of building a strong mental attitude so that they are not easily influenced and fall in delinquent behaviour that leads to criminal acts. Counseling is carried out online using the Microsoft Team application. Interactive discussions resulted in conclusions about preventive, repressive, and curative efforts in dealing with juvenile delinquency.
“We Are Claiming Space, We Are Visible!”: The Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand as a Space of Solidarity, 1980s–1990s
Authors: Botes Jonathan
Published: May 2023

This article seeks to reintegrate the history of the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand (GLOW) into southern African queer historiography, which has inadvertently sidelined the role of the organisation, ignoring the plight of GLOW’s activists, as well as many others, mostly black gays and lesbians. Through the use of archival material and interviews with former GLOW members, this article examines GLOW’s role in connecting the gay liberation struggle to the anti-apartheid struggle. The article interrogates GLOW’s role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, which helped align gay and lesbian rights with the broader idea of rights for all citizens at a time in South African history when being against rights for any group of people was deemed unacceptable. This article further examines the various schisms within GLOW that facilitated its eventual decline, but which also made the organisation multi-layered. These multiple aspects of GLOW were crucial in creating solidarity between gays and lesbians who were able to successfully fight for a Constitution that would protect the rights of non-heteronormative society.
Rites of Passage to Patriarchy: Adolescent Boys’ Narratives of Sexuality and Fertility in Rural Northern KwaZulu-Natal
Authors: Mfeka-Nkabinde Gloria , Mntambo Ntokozo , Moletsane Relebohile , Voce Anna
Published: May 2023

This article reports on a qualitative study that sought to examine understandings of sexuality and fertility among 18–19-year-old adolescent boys in rural northern KwaZulu-Natal. Adolescent boys’ constructions of sexuality and fertility in this study reflect a complex fusion of sociocultural processes, religion and unequal gender norms. How young men understand these factors tends to encourage risky sexual behaviour, and often leads to pregnancies among adolescent girls. In-depth individual interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted with six adolescent boys attending primary healthcare clinics in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Central to the adolescent boys’ discourses about sexuality and fertility was the desire to achieve the status of manhood. The findings suggest that adolescent boys were “inducted” into manhood as they learnt to wield gendered power in heterosexual relationships. In assuming patriarchal power and attaining the status of manhood, adolescent boys objectified girls and reduced them to unequal sexual partners whose role is to bear them children.
Innovative Approaches for Tackling Tax Evasion in the South African Minibus Taxi Industry: Lessons from Ghana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Authors: Ndlovu Jane , Mohale Enhle
Published: May 2023

In South Africa, minibus taxis are a crucial mode of public transport for many commuters and a vital informal business sector with an estimated value of R90 billion. Concerns have been raised that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is not collecting the optimal amount of tax revenue from this industry, with estimated tax collection at only R5 million in 2021.  As a result of concerns that this industry might be involved in tax evasion or massive tax avoidance, this study investigates the taxation of minibus taxis in South Africa and explores alternative tax regimes that could be implemented to improve revenue collection. The study compares the current South African turnover tax system for minibus taxi operators to other African tax systems and evaluates a viable alternative tax regime or tax collection system. To improve tax collection from the industry, South Africa could consider a tax system tailored to the industry’s informal nature, utilising metrics such as vehicle seating capacity or distance travelled. A standardised tax system for small, medium, and micro enterprises may not be suitable. Consultation with industry stakeholders is essential for the proposed tax system to be acceptable. The study’s findings could inform South Africa’s National Treasury in creating a tax structure or collection scheme targeting the minibus taxi industry. This could increase tax revenue collection from the industry and support government expenditure, including income and wealth redistribution. This study distinguishes itself from prior publications on the South African minibus taxi industry by addressing tax compliance and collection challenges. It offers recommendations for alternative tax regimes to mitigate these challenges.
From the Perspective of Bible Translation: An Invitation to Biblical Poetry by Elaine T. James
Authors: Wendland Ernst
Published: May 2023

Elaine James (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. According to the book’s description, the author “studies the ancient literature of the Bible with particular attention to its aesthetic and ecological dimensions.” The stated aim of this series of studies is as follows: “Essentials of Biblical Studies comprises freestanding, relatively brief, accessibly written books that provide orientation to the Bible’s contents, its ancient contexts, its interpretive methods and history, and its themes and figures” (p. xiv). The author further adds: “This book is an invitation to biblical poetry, with students and general readers in mind” (p. 1). While the book does indeed offer a valuable introduction to biblical Hebrew poetry, especially the psalms, it is written more at the level of intermediate Bible students, not general readers. Its table of contents is rather too sparse (and should be expanded to include the major internal chapter divisions): Introduction—An Art of Words, 1 Voices, 2 Lines, 3 Forms, 4 Figures, 5 Contexts, Conclusion—Giving Poetry Life. The notes and references for each chapter are provided at the end of the book, which is not the most convenient for ready access, but the final index of subjects is quite complete and includes all the Scripture texts discussed in the book for which the author provides her own translation into English. The present review has been written from the specific perspective of Bible translation and for advanced translators or trainers who could benefit from this helpful overview of the subject at hand.
Delict in the Law Compendia of Mesopotamia and Hatti: Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses
Authors: Peled Ilan
Published: May 2023

This article surveys the statutes referring to delict in the ancient Near Eastern law collections. It presents an introductory discussion of delict and of law compendia from Mesopotamia and Hatti, and explains the complexities involved in analysing these sources. Five categories of delict are then studied from qualitative and quantitative points of view: theft, damage, homicide, injury, and perjury. Each category is surveyed and analysed separately, and, finally, several delicts that defy the strict classification to one specific category are discussed.
Contextualising Huduma Centres E-government Initiative in Kenyan Public Service Delivery
Authors: Nkanata Mercy Gacheri , Ocholla Dennis Ngong
Published: May 2023

E-government practices are universally acknowledged to promote service delivery to citizens. Earlier, public service delivery in Kenya was characterised by a slow pace of service delivery, corruption, and inefficient public service providers. This led the government to implement the Huduma Kenya Programme, comprising a one-stop e-government initiative that centralises public service provision under a single roof, using an integrated system approach. The one-stop-shop model is characterised by high demand for resources and various infrastructural requirements, which pose short- and long-term challenges for governments. This paper employs the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis methodology to evaluate the current status of Huduma centres in Kenya. An integrated literature review is used. This kind of review allows the integration of various contexts and discussions of the research topic. Hence, a manual search of purposively selected articles was carried out on various websites and databases, with the emphasis on the search terms: Huduma centres AND e-government SWOT analysis. The study randomly reviewed a total number of 37 articles. The study revealed that strengths and opportunities (such as political goodwill, e-government regulatory framework, capacity-building and improved systems interoperability) could enhance the development of Huduma e-government initiatives. Weaknesses and threats that need to be mitigated, include fragmented infrastructure, lack of adequate ICT skills, multiple systems integration complication, and improving cyber security. The SWOT analysis is expected to contribute to the constant improvement of the services offered by e-government initiatives.
Institutional and Legal Frameworks Supporting the Digitisation of Records and Archives at Two Selected State Universities in Zimbabwe
Authors: Tsvuura Godfrey
Published: May 2023

This study seeks to examine the institutional and legal frameworks supporting the digitisation of records and archives at two selected state universities in Zimbabwe. The digitisation of records and archives has become a de-facto process at all state universities around the world as the move from paper-based to cloud-based records storage takes centre stage. In Zimbabwe, state universities, apart from their own legislative Acts, operate under the statutory requirements of the National Archives of Zimbabwe Act (Chapter 25:06) of 1986 as amended by Act 22 of 2001. It is a fact that the digitisation of records and archives is a new concept to most records officers and archivists at state universities. This paradigm shift of moving from paper-based to digitised records management has been coded as a revolution which—whether we like it or not—has dominated and challenged traditional paper record-keeping systems. The first objective of the study is to find out the institutional obligations of state universities in digitising records and archives. The second objective is to ascertain the legal framework for the digitisation of records and archives. The study adopts a qualitative research design. It draws data from interviews with key participants at the two selected state universities. Qualitative data were organised into broad themes, and the content was reported in a narrative form. The study used an emergent framework to code and categorise the data and group them into themes. A myriad of challenges was unearthed, which were found to potentially inhibit the digitisation of records and archives. The study, therefore, concludes that although state universities have taken steps towards supporting the digitisation of records and archives, more still needs to be done for an effective digitisation process. It recommends that state universities should first address issues of legislation, policies and skills for the effective digitisation of records and archives.
Historical Development and the Funding of Libraries for the Public: England
Authors: Leach Athol , Stilwell Christine
Published: May 2023

Funding levels for public libraries have, in general, never been consistently adequate, and this has necessitated that they commonly pursue forms of funding over and above the income received via taxation. To appreciate how this situation developed, it is necessary to understand how library services to the public before the emergence of the rate or tax-supported public library developed. In this, the first of a series of historically-based articles, the development of library services to the public in England is examined. The types of libraries outlined and discussed include endowed and subscription libraries, and the role of the mechanics’ institutes is scrutinised. Throughout the discussion, and where appropriate, financial or funding issues are identified. The point is made that such issues have been part of library services to the public (whether tax-supported or not) since their inception. In addition, the at times vital role played by private funding in the establishment and support of such services will be highlighted. The focus on England is based on the profound influence that it, together with the United States, has had on public library development across the world, particularly in Asia and Africa, the latter including South Africa.