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A history of Malawi’s criminal justice system: from pre-colonial to democratic periods
Authors: Bande Lewis Chezan
Published: March 2021

This contribution traces the historical development of the criminal justice system in Malawi, from the pre-colonial period, through the colonial and independence periods, to the contemporary democratic period. It highlights the major political hallmarks of each historical period and their impact on the development of the criminal justice system. The contribution shows that all aspects of the current criminal justice system – substantive criminal law, procedural law, criminallaw enforcement agencies, courts and correctional services – are products of political and constitutional processes and events of the past century. Their origins are directly traceable to the imposition of British protectorate rule on Nyasaland in the late nineteenth century. The development of the Malawian criminal justice system since then has been heavily influenced by the tension and conflict of colonialism, the brutality of one-party dictatorship and the country’s quest for a constitutional order that is based on liberal principles of democracy, rule of law, transparency and accountability, respect for human rights, limited government and equality before the law. To properly understand Malawi’s current criminal justice system, one has to know and appreciate its historical origins and development.
On Florentinus’ definition of Libertas
Authors: Perelló Carlos Amunátegui
Published: March 2021

Libertas is one of the main concepts of public life in the Roman world. It has a public content when referring to the freedom of the Republic, and a private implication when it is opposed to slavery. Florentinus’ definition of libertas is quite interesting, because it was given within the context of slavery, although it does not fit that scenario entirely. In fact, it seems more cogent with regard to the public concept of libertas. This contribution analyses this aspect in detail.
Utilization of E-Books among Undergraduate Medical Students at Lahor
Authors: Rafiq Sadaf , Warraich Nosheen Fatima
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study is to report on a survey that was carried out to access the perception of the academic users, and their awareness about the use of e-books at existing level. The survey also seeks to find out the preferences of the users regarding the format for using books. A quantitative approach which employs a survey technique was used to collect information on e-books utilization habit among medical students. Statistical analyses were carried out on the data using Software Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). This study found that most of the undergraduate students have common habits as they read e-books for academic purpose and still preferred to read text books in print format. The factors; such as easy and round the clock access, non-consumption of energy through physical visit to the library and users friendly features offer a comfortable platform for the students to use the reference e-books. However, unreliable service, eye fatigue, requirement of username and password cause to feel uncomfortable with the service. Moreover, the role of librarian is perceived to be an important remedy for all the inconvenience incurred. Only 119 medical undergraduates participated in the study. Furthermore, these students are enrolled in 5th year MBBS in the oldest government sector medical colleges of Lahore. This study is important in terms of obtaining a better understanding of e-books utilization and to provide a rich insight from academic professional to enhance the e-books collection. This is believed to be the first published study about the utilization of e-books by the medical undergraduate students'.
Debtor Data Collection Information System at PT. PNM Pematangsiantar Branch
Authors: Sirait Erwin , Sonang Sahat
Published: March 2021

This study aims to create a web-based debtor information system at PT. PNM Pematangsiantar Branch. The design and manufacture are intended to facilitate debtor data management. So that employees can easily enter debtor data without having to write it conventionally. Using conventional methods has a negative impact. One of the negative effects of the system that is still in use is data search, data retrieval will take time because you have to open documents one by one. In addition to data search, data collection on prospective debtors wishing to establish a working relationship with companies is also a negative impact from conventional methods. With this application, it is hoped that the processing and data collection of debtor data will be faster and more accurate. The information system to be designed will be in the form of a web and use a MySQL database. It is hoped that this research can solve the problem of debtor information systems at PT.PNM Pematangsiantar Branch.
Women's Sexual Distress Associated With Cervical Cancer
Authors: Masaud Hagar , Elzeblawy Hassan Hanan , Mohammed Ragaa , Ramadan Soad
Published: March 2021

Background: Sexual distress impacts women’s mental well-being. Anger/aggression, separation, divorce, and depression may be results of sexual distress. It harms woman’s mental health, in turn, impact the relationship between spouses. Aim: The present study aimed to assess women’s sexual distress associated with cervical cancer. Methods; Design: A descriptive design was used for the current study. Setting: out-patient clinic in the oncology unit at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 70 women. Tools: Data was collected through a structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, female sexual distress scale. Results: The results of the study revealed that 35.7% of women were in the 1st degree when diagnosed, 88.6% of the studied women had sexual distress. There was a statistically significant relationship between the educational level of women, marriage age, and their total sexual distress scores, while there was no relationship between age and residence of women and their total sexual distress scores. Conclusion: Sexual distress was more prevalent among older, less educated, urban dwellers, and those whose age of marriage was less than 20 years old. Recommendations: Preparing health classes for cervical cancer women regarding sexual distress following cervical cancer.
ISLAMIC YOUTH RELATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN BUILDING SOCIAL SOLIDARITY
Authors: Zahri Tsulis Amiruddin , Lubis Putri Handayani , Ahrom Syaifuddin
Published: March 2021

This study describes the construction of social solidarity built by Muslim youth in Indonesia through social media. Researchers in compiling this study used thematic analysis and literature related to the research theme. Islam as a religion has universal value in building social solidarity through the teaching that believers are like one body, which are interrelated. The parable that was conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad SAW which was narrated by Muslims became social capital that Islam could become an agent of unity in the country of Indonesia. Seeing the phenomenon of the flow of information that is so easy on social media, of course, it is hoped that the message of unity will be able to move Islamic youth who arenow dominating cyberspace to build social solidarity towards National Resilience.
REPOSITION OF PESANTRENT KIYAI IN POLITICAL DYNAMICS
Authors: Dani Rahiman , Khoiri Qolbi
Published: March 2021

This paper aims to reveal and explain the dynamics of Islamic boarding school kiyai in relation to national politics and review the repositioning of the role of the kyai in the dynamics of national politics. Although there have been many analyzes regardingthe role of the kyai, the fact is that the ups and downs of the pesantren's kiyai position are increasingly visible. This can be proven by the practical involvement of the kyai in politics so that it has an impact on the existence of the pesantren education institutions that they manage. The results of the author's analysis illustrate that it is time for the kiyai to return to their central role as the main figure in the management of pesantren, this is important to do so that the existence of pesantren inthe modern era is maintained and focuses on reformulation of the bastion of morals and morals of the ummah which is increasingly worrying. The reformulation that the author offers is through the internalization and adaptation of modern civilization for kyai and focuses on improvements in educational institutions, both in the fields of economy, socio-culture, and technology.
Tối đa thu hồi cấu tử propylene bằng giải pháp giảm độ tinh khiết dòng sản phẩm propylene, tăng công suất chế biến của phân xưởng polypropylene tại Nhà máy Lọc dầu Dung Quất
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Bong
Published: March 2021

Áp dụng phân tích số liệu và công cụ mô phỏng công nghệ để nghiên cứu khả năng thu hồi tối đa cấu tử khí propylene trong LPG sản xuất từ Phân xưởng cracking xúc tác (RFCC). Bài báo giới thiệu giải pháp giảm độ tinh khiết của dòng sản phẩm propylene từ Phân xưởng thu hồi Propylene (PRU) để tăng thu hồi cấu tử propylene. Quá trình thử nghiệm giải pháp này đã đạt được kết quả tốt, làm tăng thu hồi lượng khí propylene, tăng nguồn nguyên liệu chế biến cho Phân xưởng hạt nhựa Polypropylene (PP) vận hành ở công suất cao hơn công suất thiết kế khoảng 3%. Giải pháp đã được áp dụng vào thực tế sản xuất của Nhà máy Lọc dầu Dung Quất từ tháng 8/2018, mang lại hiệu quả kinh tế cao với giá trị làm lợi ước tính khoảng 2,5 triệu USD/năm.
MANAGERIAL CHALLENGES IN USING LEAN TECHNIQUES IN DESIGNING A COMPREHENSIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF ORGANIZATION LOGISTICS AND PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: A CASE OF DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SUPPORT (DFS), UNITED NATIONS
Authors: Kemokai Michael Boima
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the managerial challenges in using lean techniques in designing a comprehensive characterization of the organization logistics and physical distribution system. The study further sought to determine the extent to which these challenges impact the logistics and physical distribution of goods and informed managerial practices.Methodology: The study employed a qualitative research design. The study targeted all the senior managers at Director Levels at the GSC and the RSC and all the senior operational staff from supply chain and service delivery pillars in three (03) large Field Missions. These field missions are namely United Nations Stabilization Mission in Congo (MONUSCO); United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); and the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA). This study used purposive sampling technique. The researcher purposively sampled fifteen (15) personnel; with three (03) participants each from the GSC, RSC, and three (03) participants each from the three (03)  Field Mission. Primary data was obtained from the original sources using questionnaires and interview.Findings: The results revealed that DFS did face various challenges in the implementation of lean strategies and that the operational difficulties experienced within its operations across field missions resulted in reduced customer satisfaction, increased supplier lead time and increased operational costs. The respondents indicated that they experienced a lack of understanding of the complexity of supply chain at the senior leadership level whereby most initiatives are tainted with personal agenda as a consequent the biggest hurdle to overcome is gaining enthusiasm and trust of the staff. They also indicated that there is a high risk of asset waste and loss due to assets remaining in stock for over one year without use. Further, they indicated that there are weaknesses in the management of construction or “self-constructed” projects; and weaknesses in the restructuring of the department of peacekeeping operations.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that     DFS should foster a continuous performance improvement mindset among staffs through planning, doing, checking and taking corrective actions on a balanced scorecard that integrates and aligns staff motivation and interest to the objectives of the organization. Also, objective and fair work plan and performance management are an ingredient to foster continuous improvement
STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT AND NATURE OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION STABILIZATION MISSION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (MONUSCO) ENTEBBE SUPPORT BASE
Authors: Marius Gatta Ouyabaka
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the nature of procurement process followed by MONUSCO and the involvement of stakeholders in this process.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive case study design. The target population comprised of 261 employees of MONUSCO Entebbe Support Base holding international, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) and National contracts. Random and purposive sampling techniques were specifically used to select samples for this study. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides. The quantitative data collected was further analysed using SPSS for descriptive and inferential statistics while the qualitative data was analysed using content analysis.Findings: The study findings showed that there is procurement planning in most MONUSCO sections; that funds are available before planning; that staff are involved in procurement planning in their respective sections; and that procurement planning contributes to achieve the maximum value for expenditures on goods/services and works to be delivered at MONUSCO sections. The study found that procurement planning had led to improved levels of MONUSCO operations in the areas of humanitarian relief, peacekeeping, development assistance to affected communities. The study further found that staff are involved in the identification and definition of the needs of user sections and that the Statement of Requirements (SOR)/or Scope of Work (SOW) was important in their respective sections. These had aided in full scale involvement of relevant stakeholders in the procurement planning activities of MONUSCO ESB.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends a clear determination of specifications in terms of required quality and quantities by the end-user departments in MONUSCO ESB. Planning and determination of needs should be done early to allow enough time to initiate the procurement process. The study further recommends that the procurement department should always engage all concerned stakeholders in determining the materials and service specification for quality assurance during service delivery. This will enable the sections to always get the quantity of items as requested by end-users, in their right quantity, right quality and at the right time.
INFLUENCE OF CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
Authors: KIOKO PATRICIA SYOMBUA , OCHIRI Dr. GEORGE
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine influence of critical success factors on performance of county governments in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design, targeting 163 procurement officers in the 5 of 13 county governments in Kenya which had a budget allocation of above Kshs 8 Billion according to FY 2017/2018 budgetary allocation by the National Treasury, the five were chosen because of their close proximity to Nairobi. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysisResults: The independent variables reported R value of .846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in supply chain performance of the county governments can be explained or predicted by (quality index management, asset utilization management, schedule management and cost metrics management) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 1.240), p=0.00 <0.05).Conclusion: The study therefore establishes that; quality index management, asset utilization management, schedule management and cost metrics management influence supply chain performance of county governments.Policy recommendation: The study recommends that procurement officers should ensure that they strictly follow operational procedures to ensure that projects undertaken are of the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, to the right place from the right source. This will aim at satisfaction of customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service, minimizing administrative operating costs.
INFLUENCE OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING IN OPTIMIZING PROCUREMENT OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Agufa Leonard Vwamu , Getuno Dr. Pamela
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The specific objective of the study was to assess influence of performance contracting in optimizing procurement of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement at the 187 state corporations. This method was preferred because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from 104 respondents. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that; key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures have a positive relationship with procurement optimization of state corporationsConclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of state corporations can be improved by key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation, balanced scorecard and administration structures.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace performance contracting practices so as to improve their procurement optimization and further researches should to be carried out in other public entities to find out if the same results can be obtained.
INFLUENCE OF GREEN OPERATIONS STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE OF TEA PROCESSING FIRMS IN KENYA
Authors: Syanda Kennedy Kyalo , Getuno Dr. Pamela
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The study sought to establish the influence of green operations strategy on performance of tea processing firms in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was heads of procurement and heads of finance in the 66 tea processing firms in Kenya. The study conducted a census since the number of respondents was less than 200, which is a rule of the thumb. The study combined two methods in its data collection, that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.Results: The independent variables reported R value of 0.846 indicating that there was perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.715 means that 71.5% of the corresponding variation in performance of tea processing firms can be explained or predicted by (green product design, green distribution and transportation, green warehousing and reverse logistics) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.715), p=0.000 <0.05).Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that green product design, green distribution and transportation, green warehousing and reverse logistics have a positive relationship with performance of tea processing firms.Policy recommendation: The study recommends that tea processing firms should embrace green operations strategy so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
Quality Management Practices and Competitiveness of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi
Authors: Muiruri Jacqueline Wangui , Peterson Dr. Magutu Obara
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to establish the influence of quality management practices on competitiveness of manufacturing firms in Nairobi.Methodology: The research adopted a descriptive survey research design in trying to focus on manufacturing firms operating in Nairobi. This study used the list of manufacturing firms in Nairobi as provided in the KAM directory that showed a total of 499 manufacturing firms operating in Nairobi. The research study used stratified random sampling. The sample size of the research study was 50 manufacturing firms. The data was collected by use of structured questionnaires. It was done from operations managers, quality assurance managers and supply chain managers or their equivalents since they were deemed to be well versed and had good understanding of strategic quality management practices and operational activities of manufacturing firms. The information from the analysis was presented by use of pie charts, graphs, bar charts and tables to search for any correlation between strategic quality management practices and firms’ competitiveness.Results and conclusion: The results revealed that bench marking and competitiveness were positively and significantly correlated (r=0.578, p=0.000). The results further showed that continuous improvement and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.620, p=0.000). It was additionally verified that supplier partnering and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.510, p=0.000). Equally, the results showed that six sigma and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.529, p=0.000). Finally, the results revealed that quality management practices and competitiveness were positively and significantly related (r=0.642, p=0.000). The results indicated that the overall model was statistically significant. Further, the results imply that the independent variables are good predictors of firm competitiveness. This was reinforced by an F statistic of 21.769 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 significance level. Policy recommendation: The author recommended that manufacturing firms should institute and involve the support of strategic leadership to monitor the adoption and implementation of quality management practices as a way of improving their competitiveness in their respective industries. Further, firms should come up with as many benchmarking approaches and to also hold several of them so as to increase on adoption of effective mechanism that makes firms more competitive
Influence of Contract Management on Performance of Public Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Karoki Anne Wanjiru , Mwangangi Dr. Patrick
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The study sought to establish the influence of contract management on performance of public hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya.Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The study reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and then proposed the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature as well as to validate the statistical hypotheses. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The study population was all public hospitals in Kenya. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 76 staff in procurement, administration and finance departments from the four largest public hospitals in Nairobi County; Kenyatta National Hospital, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Mbagathi District Hospital and Pumwani Maternity. The target population was all public hospitals in Nairobi City County. The target population was first stratified then using simple random sampling among the four strata, select the samples. The study combined two methods in its data collection that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analysis was used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable.Findings: R square value of 0.647 means that 64.7% of the corresponding variation in performance of public hospitals in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (contract planning, monitoring and evaluation, contractor relationship management and dispute resolution) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.647), p=0.000 <0.05). The findings of the study concluded that contract planning, monitoring and evaluation, contractor relationship management, dispute resolution have a positive relationship with performance of public hospitals in Kenya.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace contract management practices so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
Influence of Logistics Optimization on Performance of Freight Forwarding Companies in Kenya
Authors: Muoki Raphael Kiluu , Moronge Makori
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of logistics optimization on performance of freight forwarding companies in Kenya.

Methodology: Descriptive research design was adopted. The study preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected from deputy heads and heads of procurement in 45 freight forwarding companies in Kenya, who are registered members of KIFWA according to its 2019 directory. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The questionnaires were tested for validity and reliability using 10% of the total sample respondents. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable. Multiple regression models were used to show the relationship between the predicted variable and the predictor variables.

Results and conclusion: The independent variables reported R value of 0.846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in performance of the freight forwarding companies can be explained or predicted by (logistics information system, freight management, distributor base rationalization and transport planning) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The findings of the study indicated that logistics information system, freight management, distributor base rationalization and transport planning have a positive relationship with performance of freight forwarding companies in Kenya.

Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: the study recommended that freight forwarding companies should embrace logistics optimization so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
CHALLENGES OF IMPORT LOGISTICS OUTSOURCING BY MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY
Authors: Njoroge Anne Wanjiru , Nyamwange Mr. Onserio
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate challenges of import logistics outsourcing by manufacturing firms in Nairobi CountyMethodology: The research design of this study was a sample survey of the importers in the manufacturing industry as per the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The total population of the companies in the manufacturing industry in Nairobi was 455 manufacturing firms. Primary data was collected via self-administered questionnaires with both open ended and closed questions that were designed to elicit specific responses for qualitative and quantitative analysis respectively. The data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics.Results: The results indicated that the important reasons of outsourcing were satisfactory in explaining the decision by manufacturing companies to outsource. The reasons of outsourcing are a key determinant in deciding to outsource import logistics. The extent of challenges the importers face when importing services also determined the decision to outsource in the firms.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the manufacturing firms should put more focus on core business functions and ensure reduction of overhead costs. They should take advantage of external expertise and experience and put measures to improve internal capabilities and expertise. The firms should reduce the total overall costs and where third party logistics providers provide a better service contract them. They should also emphasize on improved customer focus put measures to enable them compete effectively in the market.
Relaciones entre Colombia y sus vecinos frente a la ayuda internacional
Authors: Ojeda Pérez Robert Manuel , Martínez Cruz Elizabeth
Published: March 2021

Este artículo analiza los impactos del Plan Colombia en las relaciones de Colombia con los países vecinos. Con este objetivo, se hace una revisión documental con la metodología del marco analítico de Charles Tilly para analizar el punto de vista de los gobiernos de la región sobre sus relaciones con Colombia y determinar las consecuencias de la ayuda de Estados Unidos en las negociaciones del Tratado de Libre Comercio y en la soberanía colombiana. Los resultados del análisis muestran que la alianza militar fortaleció las relaciones entre Colombia y Estados Unidos, pero deterioró las relaciones con los países vecinos debido a que la presión del gobierno estadounidense generó el desplazamiento de los grupos al margen de la ley y acciones militares de Colombia fuera de sus fronteras.
La robótica creativa para el desarrollo de la cultura Maker inclusiva en la enseñanza fundamental: caso Escuela Municipal de Capistrano de Abreu, en São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Rodrigues Basile Andrezza da Costa , Rodrigues Martinez Basile Felipe , Ramírez López Leonardo Juan
Published: March 2021

Este estudio sobre la robótica creativa presenta un estudio de caso en el que se integra la cultura inclusiva Maker al aprendizaje en la institución de educación básica Capistrano de Abreu, en São Paulo, Brasil. Se presentan las estrategias y acciones pedagógicas basadas en la planificación didáctica y la formación para los profesores. Los resultados y aportes de este estudio hacen sugerencias para que los educadores y los sistemas escolares logren la inclusión digital a través de la robótica creativa, el movimiento Maker y elementos del Design Thinking. Estas herramientas educativas promueven el protagonismo del estudiante y potencian sus capacidades en medio de una comunidad necesitada, que en su mayoría tiene poco acceso a la tecnología de la información y la comunicación digital en sus contextos sociales.
PENGARUH POLA ASUH ORANG TUA TERHADAP KEDISIPLINAN BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Setiawati Ai Tia , Hidayat Yayat
Published: March 2021

Parent's attention to children is still lacking, caused by several things including busyness, low educational background, lack of parent's direction of everything that has been achieved by the child, causing the child to become indifferent to learning. The problems that arise are how the influence of parenting parents on student learning discipline at MTs Al Hidayah Ciomas Panjalu.This study aims to determine the extent of the influence of parenting on student learning discipline in MTs Al Hidayah Ciomas Panjalu.The method used in this research is descriptive method with quantitative approach. The study population at MTs Al Hidayah was 162 students with a sample of 35 people. Sampling was done by purposive sampling technique. The data collection tool taken was observation and questionnaire as many as 35 respondents, after the data was collected with complete stages. The next step was data analysis using spermant rank coefficient (rs). Parental parenting values in Al Hidayah MTs were obtained at 39.4 at intervals of 38.2 - 40.3 with a fairly good classification. While the learning discipline value of students in Al Hidayah MTs was obtained at 37.97 at intervals of 35.22 - 38.44 with poor classification. Based on the testing of hypotheses that have been done, the results have a pretty good effect between parenting parents with student learning discipline in MTs Al Hidayah. This is obtained from rs = 0.59 with the Guilford scale at an interval of 0.41 - 0.60 with a fairly good classification. The pattern of Oreangtua Parenting affects the Discipline of Student Learning is 35% so 65% is influenced by other factors. The influence of these two variables, namely Parenting Parents Against Student Learning Discipline is a significant correlation. This is evidenced by t_count = 4.20> t_table = 1.69236 so that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. Thus Parenting Parents have a pretty good effect on Student Learning Discipline.
“As Brave as Armenak Efendi”
Authors: Cora Yaşar Tolga
Published: March 2021

This article examines the different ways in which masculinity and ethnicity were mu- tually constructed during the Great War and the Armenian Genocide by analyzing the memoirs of Armenak Melikyan, an Armenian cavalry officer in the Ottoman Army. It discusses why Melikyan emphasized in his memoirs certain values, such as dutiful- ness, resourcefulness, and hard work, which were all firmly associated with the he- gemonic masculine model of citizen-soldiers in the late Ottoman Empire. The article further examines the emphasis Melikyan laid on the public recognition he received for his qualities as an officer from Muslim/Turkish superiors, thus reflecting both ethnic and gendered hierarchies in the army. The article argues that many Armenian soldiers in the Ottoman army performed according to hegemonic masculine models in order to defend their precarious masculinity against physical and psychological challenges. This allowed them to remasculinize themselves in the context of the Great War and the Genocide. The article contributes to the study of military memoirs in the late Ottoman Empire by underlining the relation between social and cultural norms and expecta- tions on the one hand and the individual self-perception of military experiences on the other, in the context of the war and ethnic violence.
БИОЛОГ-СТУДЕНТТЕРДІҢ ЖОБАЛЫҚ ІС-ӘРЕКЕТІН ҚАЛЫПТАСТЫРУДА ПРОБЛЕМАЛЫҚ ТӘСІЛДІҢ ФУНКЦИЯЛАРЫН АНЫҚТАУ
Authors: Абишова Гулжан Уринбасаровна
Published: March 2021

"Бұл мақалада биолог-студенттердің жобалық іс-әрекетке дайындығын қалыптастыру процесі қарастырылады. Университетте биология пәнінің мұғалімінің кәсіби дайындығының негізі болып студенттерді оқу биологиялық материалын меңгеруге ықпал ететін әдістемелік дайындық болып саналатыны белгілі. Зерттеу барысында біз проблемалық оқытуды жүзеге асыруда жобалар әдісінің тимділігін көрсеттік, өйткені проблемалық оқыту мен жоба әдісінің негізінде мәселенің пайда болуы мен қалыптасуы жатады. Айта кету керек, тақырып пен жобалық тапсырмалар жоба әдісін жүзеге асыруда жетекші рөл атқарады, өйткені оларда проблема туындайды, дәл солардың негізінде білім алушының одан әрі жобалық іс-әрекеті жанданады. Осыған байланысты біз жобалық әдісін жүзеге асыру Генетикадан оңтайлы жобалар тақырыптарын ұсындық. Сонымен қатар, кейбір тақырыптар болашақ кәсіби әрекетінің бағытына сәйкес етіп алынды, яғни бір жағынан, студент білім алушы ретінде пән бойынша оқу тақырыбын игере алатындай, екінші жағынан болашақ мұғалім ретінде әдістемелік мәселені қойып, шеше алатындай етіп таңдалды. "
БІЛІМ БЕРУДЕГІ ИННОВАЦИЯЛЫҚ ҮДЕРІСТЕР ЖҮЙЕСІНДЕ ПЕДАГОГТАРДЫҢ КӘСІБИ ҚҰЗЫРЕТТІЛІГІН ҚАЛЫПТАСТЫРУ
Authors: Абыканова Бакытгуль Толыбековна  , Тоқжігітова Нұргүл Қаирбайқызы  , Мырзагерейқызы Гүлмайдан  , Садырбекова Динара Қалымбекқызы
Published: March 2021

"Білім беру мекемелері дамудың әрбір кезеңінде оң педагогикалық тәжірибе ұсынған заманауи жаңалықтарды игеруге, енгізуге ғана дайын және инновациялық қызметтің жоғары сатысында тұр, яғни педагогикалық инновацияны өз бетінше даярлауға қабілетті. Ұйымдастырылған, коммуникативтік және гностикалық кәсіби құзыреттіліктер инновацияларды енгізу кезінде аса талап етіледі, ал инновацияларды әзірлеу кезінде, ең алдымен, конструктивтік және жобаланған құзыреттер қажет. Бұл мақалада қазіргі білім беру тәжірибесінде талап етілген педагогикалық мамандықтар оқытушыларының инновацияны даярлау кезеңіне тоқталған және осы ұстанымдардан әдістемелік құзыреттілікті көрсете отырып, педагогтардың кәсіби құзыреттілігінің құрылымы қарастырылады. Сонымен қатар педагогикалық мамандықтар педагогтарының кәсіби құзыреттілік деңгейін бағалау диагностикасыдайындалып, кәсіби құзыреттілік белгілері көрсетілген. Аталған белгілердің сипаттаммаларына (айқындық деңгейі) тоқталып әрқайсысына мінездеме берілген. Когнитивтік қызмет, оқытуға жауапты қатынас, оқу тапсырмаларын шығармашылық іске асыру, рефлексия, оң нәтижеге жету талабы жаттығу нәтижесінде болатынын көрсетеді. Білім беру мекемелерінің негізгі құзыреттілігін қалыптастыру, яғни заманауи білім беру ортасы студенттердің білімін және ақпарат көздерімен жұмыс істеу дағдыларын қалыптастыруға, педагогикалық үдерістің қатысушыларымен қарым-қатынас жасауға кәсіби құзіреттіліктің ықпал ететіндігі айтылады. "
Implementation of Revised Bloom Taxonomy in Developing Chemistry Questions in the Domain of Knowledge
Authors: Bekti Mulatsih
Published: March 2021

The application of the revised Bloom's taxonomy in the development of chemistry problems in the domain of knowledge is still difficult for some chemistry teachers. This paper is a practical study of the preparation of learning objectives and the development of chemical items by applying the revised Bloom's taxonomy which includes three domains, namely knowledge (cognitive), attitude (affective), and skills (psychomotor). This paper is focused on the preparation of learning objectives and the development of chemistry items for the assessment of the domain of knowledge which includes the levels of remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. The six cognitive processes are sequential from the lowest cognitive processes to the highest cognitive processes called C1-C6 cognition processes. The methodology in this paper consists of three steps, namely examining the meaning of each level of cognition in the revised Bloom taxonomy, developing learning objectives that are in accordance with the cognitive level being studied and continuing with the arrangement of the problem items in chemistry subjects. The strengths of this study are very helpful for chemistry teachers in developing learning objectives and chemistry questions in the domain of knowledge based on the revised Bloom taxonomy, because this study is equipped with descriptions of each cognitive process, examples of learning objectives and appropriate question items. Examples of questions given in this paper are multiple choice types and essay tests, because each type of question has its advantages. The result of this study is that the application of the revised Bloom's taxonomy to the development of chemical problems requires an understanding of each level of the cognitive level in the revised Bloom's taxonomy, as the basis for developing learning objectives and the appropriate problem questions.
The Use of Plagiarism Ckecker Application in Online Writing Learning
Authors: Ponikem Ponikem
Published: March 2021

The spread of Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) which is widespread in almost all over the world requires the issuance of regulations governing the implementation of education in order to save the nation from the dangers of the Covid-19 pandemic. Studemts’ learning products need tobe verified, one of which is plagiarism check. As a best practice, checking plagiarism on writing products can be done more easily during online learning. Learning to write procedural texts with the theme "How to Use Masks" in Class IX in semester 2 of the 2019/2020 school year succeeded in providing the best experience related to checking plagiarism. The learning material is in the form of two videos, which serve as input and serve as inspiration for composing new texts. Writing learning products in the form of text are assessed based on a certain rubric. One of the aspects in this rubric is the percentage number of product uniqueness which describes the level of authenticity of learning products that are checked using the Plagiarism Checker application which is accessed online. Learning products are scored for assessment purposes and at the same time the level of plagiarism is measured. The measurement results show a mastery level of 96% with an average score of 86, the lowest score of 65, the highest score of 97. The results of checking the percentage of product uniqueness are 100% unique as much as 53%, 1 to 99% unique as much as 36%, 0% unique as much as 2%, and 9% were undetectable. The results of this plagiarism check provide experiences for both students and educators to prioritize aspects of the authenticity or originality of the work. The best practice innovation points lie in the inclusion of the uniqueness of the work in the assessment of writing products.
Online Public Shaming Approach using Deep Learning Techniques
Authors:   Department of Computer Engineering, D.J.Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai, India., Surani Mehdi , Mangrulkar Ramchandra ,   Department of Computer Engineering, D.J.Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai, India.
Published: March 2021

Public shaming on social media platforms like Twitter / Instagram / Facebook etc. have recently increased from the past years. This results in affecting an individual’s social, political, mental and ﬁnancial life. The impact can range from mild bullying to severe depression. With the growing leniency on these social platforms, many people have started misusing the opportunity by turning to online bullying and hate speech. When something is posted online, it stays there forever and it becomes extremely hard taking something out of the digital world. Manually locating and categorizing such comments is a lengthy procedure and just cannot be relied upon. To solve this challenge, automation was performed to identify and classify the shamers. This has been done using the classic SVM model which worked on a given quantity of data. To identify the negative content being posted and discussed online, this paper further explores the deep learning system which can successfully classify these content pieces into proper labels. The text-based Convolution Neural Network (CNN) is the proposed model in this paper for this analysis.
Finite Element and Experimental Vibration Analysis of High-Pressure Fuel Injection Pipe for 8-Cylinder V Diesel Engine
Authors:   School of Mechanical Engineering, MIT World Peace University, Pune, India., Patil Chetan , Ghorpade Ratnakar ,   School of Mechanical Engineering, MIT World Peace University, Pune, India., Jomde Amit ,   School of Mechanical Engineering, MIT World Peace University, Pune, India., Askhedkar Rajesh ,   Kirloskar Oil Engine Ltd., Pune, India.
Published: March 2021

Designing of fuel injection pipe for high fuel pressure and vibrations is most important for a diesel engine’s safety and performance. The failure of the fuel injection pipe of a Diesel engine is critical when running at full load condition. This paper presents the mode shapes, natural frequencies, and harmonic analysis of fuel injection pipes to identify the cause of failure. Finite element analysis is conducted to study dynamic behavior under a range of excitation frequencies. In these natural frequencies and mode shapes about the fuel, injection pipe is presented for different configurations. The methodology is prepared to avoid pipe failure by providing clamps at a proper location following modal parameters and providing sufficient damping in a fuel injection pipe assembly. Results indicate that excessive vibration amplitudes and incorrect clamp’s location are responsible for failure (cracks in fuel injection pipes at the diesel engine’s injector side). Different fuel injection pipe assemblies are discussed, control strategies and experimental results are presented to reduce vibration amplitude and stress. The existing fuel injection pipe assembly’s overall vibration amplitude is reduced to 34.5 % and stress by 75 % through the modified assembly.
Capacidad fotosintética de 15 clones de café robusta (Coffea canephora)
Authors:   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Tezara Fernández Wilmer Adelso , Mendoza Cortez Patricia Jacqueline ,   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Loyaga Guerrero Walter Daniel ,   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Reynel Chila Víctor Hugo ,   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Bolaños Ortega Milton José ,   Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Técnica Luis Vargas Torres, Estación Experimental Mutile, Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Published: March 2021

Con el fin de obtener información de la capacidad fotosintética de café robusta (Coffea canephora), se evaluó la tasa de fotosíntesis (A), Transpiración (E), conductancia estomática (gs), concentración intercelular de CO2 (Ci) y eficiencia de uso de agua (EUA= A/E) de 15 diferentes clones de café. Se cuantificó la respuesta de la fotosíntesis (A) a la densidad de flujo fotónico (DFF; A vs DFF) y a la Ci (A vs Ci) de 6 clones: SICA 1, 2, 3, 4, CONILON 1 y ECU ROBUSTA 01 cultivados en un umbráculo, en un diseño estadístico completamente aleatorizado en el jardín Botánico de la Estación Experimental Mutile. Las plántulas de café se regaron cada tres días y fertilizaron durante el experimento para mantener las plantas con vigor, garantizando el buen desempeño fisiológico. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los clones estudiados en el intercambio gaseoso: la A varió entre 9,5 y 15 mmol m-2 s-1, la gs entre 198 y 375 mmol m-2 s-1 y la EUA vario entre 2,6 y 5,8 mmol CO2 mol H2O-1. Los clones (ECU ROBUSTA 01, CONILON 1 y CONILON 2) mostraron las mayores A y EUA. Se observaron diferencias significativas en la curvas A/DFF y A/Ci entre los clones ECU ROBUSTA 01, CONILON 1 y los SICA. En conclusión, se encontraron diferencias significativas entre clones de café robusta estudiados, siendo los clones ECU ROBUSTA 01, CONILON 1 y SICA 1 por su mayor capacidad fotosintética, los que podrían tener una mayor productividad en Esmeraldas.