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Media Exposure to and Knowledge of the BCG Economic Development Policy Model of the Thai People
Authors: Seesung Wansom
Published: September 2021

This study investigated the media exposure and knowledge of the BCG economic development policy model among the Thai people. An online questionnaire was used to collect data from 496 Thai respondents. The frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data. It was found that among thirteen channels, the majority of the respondents were exposed to the BCG model information through websites (47.72%), followed by Facebook (45.23%), and the least, to clubhouse and radio (3.73% for both). As for the frequency of exposure, the majority of the respondents were exposed to media for information about the  BCG policy model from time to time depending on the occasion, followed by 4-5 times a month, and the least exposed at all times. Regarding the quality of information dissemination, data analysis revealed that the respondents indicated the quality at a moderate level in all aspects. Analysis of the responses of eight questions about the BCG model revealed that the majority of the respondents had a low level of knowledge of the BCG policy model, followed by a moderate level, and a high level of only 2.1%.
Analysis of Influencing Factors of Investor’s Perceptions on Indian Stock Markets
Authors: Venkataiah Dr.G.C. , Naidu M. Yellaiah , Paparao Dr.M.
Published: September 2021

Investing in the Indian stock market is a great way for groups of investors to pool their funds for a common goal. Stock market schemes in India are managed by companies sponsored by financial institutions, banks, private companies, or international companies. This study was conducted to learn more about people's attitudes toward investing in the Indian stock market. For this study, the researcher spoke with 101 people who have invested in stock markets such as the BSE and NSE. The study is empirical in nature, and the universe for this study is Hyderabad city investors, with convenient sampling as the sampling technique. This study relied on primary data gathered through a structured questionnaire. The findings of the study suggest that stock market investors should pay close attention to other factors such as currency fluctuations, international relationships, tax rates, inflation rates, and political decisions, as these factors have an impact on stock market prices at the BSE and NSE, and that international relationships, tax rates, and political decisions influence investor perceptions.
Social media and the spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories in Nigeria
Authors: Gambo Sarah , Shem Woyopwa
Published: September 2021

Background: Amidst the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, there seems to be an avalanche of conspiracy theories that abound on social media platforms, and this subject attracted a lot of research interest. This study aimed to examine the "social media and the spread Covid-19 conspiracy theories in Nigeria" in light of the above. 

Methods: The study adopted a qualitative design in order to explore the subject matter thoroughly. Thirty-five participants were conveniently sampled, and interviews were conducted to retrieved data from the participants.

Results: Findings of this study revealed that there is a prevalence of conspiracy theories that have saturated social media ever since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was also found that ignorance, religious fanaticism, lack of censorship, and insufficient counter information on social media platforms are some of the possible factors that aided the spread of Covid-19 conspiracy theories among Nigerian social media users.

Conclusion: This study recommends, among other things, that there is a swift need to curtail the spread of conspiracy theories through consistent dissemination of counter-information by both individuals and agencies like the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigerian Centre for Disease and Control (NCDC).
Unpacking Teacher’s Self-understanding in Technology Use during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Assidiq Fatimah Zahro , Rochsantiningsih Dewi , Drajati Nur Arifah
Published: September 2021

The spread of Covid-19 virus has suddenly forced face-to-face learning into online learning. These sudden changes give impacts to professional teaching and learning practices of teacher, teacher not only gives the material but also use technology maximally during this pandemic. The role of teachers and their professional self-understanding has become increasingly complex. This current study led to know about the teacher’s self-understanding in the use of technology during the pandemic. Based on the purpose of the study, this study adopted a small-scale case study with one participant who is an EFL teacher from one of private senior high school in Surakarta, Indonesia. This case study used semi-structure interviews and classroom observations for collecting data techniques. To collect the data, researcher used teacher’s self-understanding theory from Kelchtermans (1993). These teacher’s self-understanding has five components, (1) self-image; (2) self-esteem; (3) task-perception; (4) job motivation; and (5) future perspective. After collecting the data, researcher applied an interactive model analysis. The results showed that (1) teacher’s self-understanding in the use of technology becomes more positive. This understanding brings teacher to become part of booster teaches conducted by The Ministry of Education and Culture, and (2) the inclusion of informal, self-initiated, and self-regulated procedures has supported the modifications of these components of teacher’s self-understanding when she used technology.
Design Mathematical Activity in Mathematics Classroom: Decimal Number
Authors: Bunlang Sunti , Inprasitha Maitree , Changsri Narumon
Published: September 2021

The research was aimed to investigate  six-lesson study team members in designing mathematical activities to develop students’ mathematization using Open Approach in the second step of  the Lesson Study process in teaching decimal numbers. A total of 16 Grade 4 students participated as the target group. Three instruments were used namely lesson plans, student worksheets, and observation field notes. Researchers employed ethnographic research design to study how the mathematical activities could assist students to develop their mathematical ideas from the real world to the mathematical world through a flow of lessons over the four stages of the Open Approach along with the Lesson Study process. The research results revealed that a series of five research lesson plans encompassing various mathematical activities were successfully encouraging students to elaborate their ideas and transmitting their ideas from the real-world to the mathematical world using semi-concrete aids. Moreover, the results of using the Open Approach have been proved to be relevant as students demonstrated their mathematization in fostering their mathematical thinking to transform their ideas smoothly. Therefore, designing mathematical activities is important to cultivate students’ mathematical thinking in problem-solving instantaneously. A limitation of the research was identified when the Lesson Study team members were reflecting on the teaching practice. This is because they found that the unclear illustration in the student worksheets has raised confusion. In conclusion, the overall results of this research have contributed significantly to our recognition of the practicality of Open Approach treatment in the Lesson Study process in developing students’ mathematization through their participation in mathematical activities.
Relationship between Teachers’ Professional Training and use of Instructional Strategies to Enhance Pupils’ Literacy Skills in Lower Primary Schools in Busia County, Kenya
Authors: Paul Otwate , Begi Nyakwara , Mwangi Margaret
Published: September 2021

Children who possess adequate basic language skills develop cognitive and social skills required in life and workplace. It also enhances smooth transition, performance, and retention and completion rate. Teachers with adequate professional training skills exhibits a potential to influent development of language skills in children. The Kenyan policy states that basic education and early learning is compulsory to all children. Therefore, it is relevant that teachers are equipped with adequate training skills to become champions in the realization of the country’s overall goal in education sector. This paper presents results from a study conducted in lower primary schools in Nambale sub-county Busia County to establish whether teachers’ professional training had an influence in the way teachers use instructional strategies to enhance pupils’ literacy skills. This was essential towards improving overall academic outcomes and communications skills in children.
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Activities and the Students’ English Oral Proficiency
Authors: Ulangkaya Zaida K.
Published: September 2021

The study aimed to determine the impact of Computer Assisted Language Learning Activities to the oral English Proficiency of JEEP 1 students. The students' pre and post mean scores were compared to determine the significant improvement in their oral English proficiency. This research made used of the experimental research design with pre and post-test design with 58 randomly selected students from different year levels who were enrolled at Mindanao State University- Maguindanao and currently taking the subject JEEP 1 of the S.Y. 2014-2015. The instrument used covered four specific areas as Sentence Reading, Reading and Pronunciation, Comprehension and Structure, and Sentence Repetition. The following are the summary of the findings: 1. Before the CALL Activities in JEEP 1, the students’ oral English proficiency is lower elementary as indicated by the mean of 0.60; After engaging to the CALL Activities, the students’ oral English proficiency is still lower elementary as proven by the mean score of 0.79; and After comparing the results, it was found out that there is a substantial transformation in the students' oral English proficiency level before and after Computer Assisted Language Learning Activities in JEEP 1 as indicated by the t-Value of 2.84. Based on the results of the study, it was determined that CALL Activities have contributed slight improvement to the student’s oral English proficiency score. However, the said activities did not improve their oral English proficiency level possibly due to some unknown factors that might have affected them during the duration of the study.
The Teaching Practices of Senior High School English Teachers in Maguindanao, Philippines
Authors: Saima A. Sansaluna Maulana
Published: September 2021

This study determined the teaching practices of the English teachers teaching in Senior High School in Maguindanao in terms of instructional competence, professional and personal characteristics, and punctuality and attendance. The descriptive-correlational survey method was used to determine the significant relationship of the level of teaching practices of the senior high English teachers and the students’ level of academic performance. Results revealed that the Senior High School English Teachers’ level of teaching practices in terms of instructional competence, professional and personal characteristics, and punctuality and attendance are very satisfactory. The Senior High School students’ level of academic performance in English is also very satisfactory. Results also show that there is no significant relationship between the teachers’ level of teaching practices in terms of instructional competence, professional and personal characteristics, and their students’ level of academic performance in English. In contrast, findings show that there is a significant relationship between the teachers’ level of teaching practices in terms of punctuality and attendance and their students’ level of academic performance in English. Thus, the Senior High School English Teachers’ level of teaching practices is influenced by their punctuality and attendance and the teachers’ punctuality and attendance contributed to students’ level of academic performance in English.
The effects of an upper body conditioning stimulus on lower body post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE): a pilot study
Authors: Laskin Grant , Talpey Scott , Gregory Robert
Published: September 2021

Complex training where a high-load conditioning stimulus (CS) is performed prior to a biomechanically similar plyometric movement has been demonstrated to acutely enhance the performance of the plyometric movement in a phenomenon called post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE). Despite the positive influence PAPE can have on power production, the abundance of research has only investigated PAPE locally while comparing biomechanically similar movements. The purpose of this study was to determine if a heavy barbell bench press could elicit PAPE in a lower body plyometric movement. Eight (n = 8) resistance-trained males performed one set of countermovement jumps (CMJs) before (pre-CS) and three sets of CMJs after (post-CS) a heavy bench press set. Changes in muscle activation, jump height, work, power output, and rate of force development (RFD) during the early (E-RFD) and late (L-RFD) stages were compared between pre-CS and post-CS. The level of significance was set at p < .05. There were no significant differences in muscle activation, jump height, work, power output, or E-RFD (p > .05). There was a significant increase in L-RFD between pre-CS and the final set of jumps post-CS (p = .01). These results suggest that an upper body CS may not influence PAPE in the lower body. However, pairing a high-load upper body exercise with a lower body plyometric does not seem disadvantageous, and could be implemented as a strategy to maximize workout time efficiency with proper fatigue management incorporation.
Vacunas COVID-19 y lanctancia materna
Authors: Rosillón Daniela
Published: September 2021

Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 se han desarrollado bajo muchas polémicas. Los grupos de riesgo candidatos a ser vacunados se han ido incorporando progresivamente. Según el Centro de Control de Enfermedades en Estados Unidos (CDC), se cree que las vacunas COVID-19 no representan un riesgo para las personas que amamantan o para sus bebés, independientemente del mecanismo de acción de la vacuna. Informes recientes han demostrado que las personas que amamantan y han recibido vacunas de mecanismo ARNm de COVID-19, tienen anticuerpos en la leche materna, lo que podría ayudar a proteger a sus hijos, aunque el tipo de protección que les confiere aún está por determinar.
Componentes del sistema inmunitario en la leche humana
Authors: Mora de Orta Sioly
Published: September 2021

La leche humana es el alimento óptimo para el recién nacido, tiene componentes bioactivos del sistema inmunitario con actividad anti-inflamatoria, antiinfecciosa y probiótica, que incluyen inmunoglobulinas, lactoferrina, lisozima, oligosacáridos, citoquinas, microbioma, leucocitos, células madre y microARNs. Estos componentes promueven la maduración del sistema inmunitario, órganos y microbiota intestinal, y la salud mental.
Beneficios de la lactancia para madres y niños
Authors: Castro María Josefa
Published: September 2021

La lactancia materna es el modo de alimentación ideal del niño en sus primeros años de vida. La razón de esta recomendación se basa en los beneficios de alto impacto que esta ejerce sobre la salud y bienestar del niño además de sus efectos a corto y largo plazo. Entre los beneficios demostrados en el niño están el efecto positivo sobre el neurodesarrollo, intelecto, comportamiento y sintomatología de enfermedades y condiciones prevalentes, protección ante infecciones especialmente gastrointestinales y respiratorias, efecto protector y modulador de tolerancia en alergia especialmente asma, eczema y alergia alimentaria, promoción del desarrollo intestinal y cavidad oral y protección metabólica con efecto epigenético.
Educación ambiental en la formación docente en México: resistencia y esperanza
Authors: Meixueiro Hernández Armando , Ramírez Beltrán Rafael Tonatiuh , Ruiz Cruz Juana Josefa , Sorhuet Gelós Hernán Luis
Published: September 2021

Desafío o propósito, en la presente obra se pretende mostrar un conjunto de reflexiones sobre educación ambiental y formación docente y que pretenden ser gestos significativos, señales problematizadoras de esa encrucijada. Signos de resistencia y esperanza en la confluencia de la educación ambiental y la formación docente. Como se puede observar hay muchas tareas por venir para la formación de docentes en educación ambiental. Por lo que este libro aspira a ser sólo un banderazo de salida en este campo para el siglo que está por terminar su primera década.
X Jornadas pedagógicas de otoño: memoria
Authors: Fernández Rincón Héctor H. , Ubaldo Pérez Samuel
Published: September 2021

Las Jornadas Pedagógicas de Otoño son ya una tradición en la Licenciatura en Pedagogía en la Unidad Ajusco de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. Constituyen una actividad extracurricular en la que alumnos, maestros, egresados y hasta académicos de otros programas curriculares y de otras instituciones educativas del país exponen pensamientos, experiencias, inquietudes y hasta resultados de proyectos de investigación relacionados con esta compleja labor que es la educación
XI Jornadas pedagógicas de otoño: memoria tomo II
Authors: Covarrubias Villa Héctor H. , Ubaldo Pérez Samuel
Published: September 2021

Las Jornadas Pedagógicas de Otoño son ya una tradición en la Licenciatura en Pedagogía en la Unidad Ajusco de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. Constituyen una actividad extracurricular en la que alumnos, maestros, egresados y hasta académicos de otros programas curriculares y de otras instituciones educativas del país exponen pensamientos, experiencias, inquietudes y hasta resultados de proyectos de investigación relacionados con esta compleja labor que es la educación
PENGARUH PENERAPAN ANGGARAN BERBASIS KINERJA TERHADAP AKUNTABILITAS KINERJA INSTANSI PEMERINTAH KOTA CIMAHI
Authors: Selviani Dewi
Published: September 2021

Akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah Kota Cimahi pada tahun 2018 mengalami peningkatan, hal tersebut terjadi karena adanya efisiensi penggunaan anggaran pada instansi pemerintah tersebut. Penerapan dan pertanggungjawaban yang tepat, jelas, dan nyata sangat diperlukan sehingga penyelenggaraan pemerintah dan pembangunan dapat berlangsung secara beradaya guna dan berhasil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh penerapan anggaran berbasis kinerja terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja pemerintah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Pemerintah Kota Cimahi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dan informasi dilaksanakan dengan melalui kuesioner sebagai alat penelitian yang disebar kepada Satuan Kerja Perangkat Daerah (SKPD). Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah uji validitas, uji reabilitas, analisis korelasi spearman rank, analisis regresi sederhana, koefisien determinasi, dan uji t. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan anggaran berbasis kinerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap akuntabilitas kinerja.
PENGARUH KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP ALOKASI BELANJA MODAL DI PSTNT BATAN BANDUNG
Authors: Satria M. Rizal
Published: September 2021

Pengukuran kinerja keuangan berdasarkan efektivitas dan efisiensi pada kementerian/lembaga diperlukan agar dapat mengetahui pencapaian pengelolaan anggaran terhadap alokasi belanja modal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh rasio efektivitas terhadap alokasi belanja modal, mengetahui pengaruh rasio efisiensi terhadap alokasi belanja modal, dan mengetahui pengaruh rasio efektivitas dan rasio efisiensi terhadap alokasi belanja modal. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Sampel yang digunakan adalah Laporan Realisasi Anggaran PSTNT BATAN Bandung periode 2012-2017. Teknik analisis yang digunakan yaitu Uji Normalitas, Uji Korelasi  Product Moment, Uji Korelasi Ganda, Uji Regresi Linear Ganda, Uji Koefisien Determinasi, Uji Hipotesis (Uji t dan Uji F) dengan menggunakan IBM SPSS Statistic 20.0. Pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan secara parsial, rasio efektivitas dan rasio efisiensi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap alokasi belanja modal, sedangkan secara simultan rasio efektivitas dan rasio efisiensi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap alokasi belanja modal di PSTNT BATAN Bandung.
The Development of Effective Clinical Teaching Model (ECTM) and The Effects to Self Efficacy of Nurse Clinical Instructors in Jakarta State Hospital
Authors: Kurniadi Anwar , Sitorus Ratna , Waluyo Agung , Prasetyo Sabarinah
Published: September 2021

Self-efficacy of clinical nurse instructors (CNI’s) could improve the socialization of nursing professionals of nursing students, whereas, on the fact that their self-efficacy was still low. The purpose of this study was to know the effect of an effective clinical teaching model on knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy of CNI’s. The second step used a pre-post test with control group design, to know the effects of an effective clinical teaching module (ECTM) by training toward knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy. The sampling method used consecutive sampling that included 74 CNI’s (37 intervention and 37 control). The research result showed that ECTM training: 1) could improve significantly (P-value 0,00), the variable knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy; 2) knowledge variable most affected (77%). The conclusion was the ECTM training significantly improved knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy of CNI’S, and knowledge was the most affected variable.
The right to reproduction - The right to abortion
Authors: Stanescu Nina
Published: September 2021

As for the attitude towards abortion, over time, it has fluctuated from one era to another. Thus, the ancient societies of Greece and Rome were tolerant of abortion, and with the Romans abortion could be performed at any time during pregnancy. One of the aspects that received special attention was the right of women to have a say in their own reproduction, namely the right of women to choose whether or not to keep a pregnancy, Immoral in terms of of the Church, outlawed by the legislation of some states, the right to abortion has had a sinuous evolution in the social scene of many states. This issue has many political, moral and social connotations, being politically regulated differently by different states. The extremes are represented on the one hand by China, which pursues a policy of limiting population growth, including through a pro-abortion policy and on the other hand by Islamic states, in which abortion for therapeutic purposes and on-demand abortion are prohibited. In Europe, most states have legalized abortion, but at the same time apply policies to limit it, by promoting family planning and contraceptive methods.
Challenges on Taxi Management in Kathmandu Valley
Authors: Devkota Niranjan , Ghimire Anshu , Bhandari Udbodh , Parajuli Seeprata , Poudel Udaya
Published: September 2021

Taxi as a means of transportation has been emerging as a handy option for people of any age for any occasion if they need to travel. Thus, this study aims to analyze challenges on taxi management in Kathmandu valley, Nepal, from the perspective of taxi drivers. A descriptive method is applied in the survey, and qualitative analysis is made among 386 taxi drivers of Kathmandu valley. The study's findings revealed that 77% of taxi drivers face challenges in the valley. Significant challenges arise from increasing private vehicles and easy access to public transportation, emergence of online vehicle service providers, government rules and regulations, and parking difficulties. Therefore, the study concludes that policymakers and responsible authorities should consider the strategy to improvise the overall taxi management system in the valley. This study can be useful to concerned authorities in taxi management services to make strategies for the betterment and to mitigate the challenges in the field. If the taxi management system got effective, that would be encouragement for other vehicle management.
GESTÃO AMBIENTAL EM SERVIÇOS DE ALIMENTAÇÃO: IMPORTÂNCIA E DESAFIOS
Authors: Reis Silva Ana Lourdes , Oliveira Jordana Síriano , Gomes da Costa Karem Mikaely , Silva Lucimara Brandão da , Santos Mylla Thaís Félix dos , Santos Yarla Maria dos , Santos Amanda Cristine Ferreira dos
Published: September 2021

O setor de refeições coletivas ainda apresenta dificuldades no quesito gerência ambiental. Os resíduos sólidos provenientes de suas atividades constituem uma parcela considerável de poluentes e este gerenciamento inadequado promove grandes impactos ambientais. Objetivo: Verificar a importância e os desafios da gestão ambiental em Serviços de Alimentação. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que foi realizada em abril de 2021, por meio de buscas nas plataformas online: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), PUBMED e GOOGLE ACADÊMICO. Para busca dos estudos foram usados os descritores com combinações em espanhol, inglês e português: Gestão Ambiental, Serviços de Alimentação e Sustentabilidade. Foram encontrados 717 artigos, 18 foram baixados e ao final foram selecionados 8 artigos. Resultados e Discussão: Os principais motivos para o desperdício foram relacionados ao modo de preparo dos alimentos, incluindo tempero, temperatura das preparações do buffet, fluxo do refeitório. A Gestão Ambiental se faz necessária nos Serviços de Alimentação para aprimorar o planejamento das refeições e o direcionamento dos resíduos inorgânicos, instituir programa de conscientização e capacitação de funcionários. Tendo como desafios, falta planejamento e organização adequados no preparo e distribuição das refeições, erro no planejamento dos cardápios, erros na frequência, qualidade e quantidade de uma determinada preparação e conscientização dos comensais. Conclusão: Os empreendedores do setor de produção de refeições necessitam de maior conscientização sobre o sistema de gestão ambiental, já que na maioria dos estabelecimentos não foi percebido cuidado com o meio ambiente.
Survey Report on Cloud Security
Authors: Nagajothi R. , Divya Dr. V.
Published: September 2021

Cloud computing is an architecture. Cloud DBMS is a distributed database that provides computing service to a group of shared resources namely networks, storage, servers, services and applications through the internet on requirement and pay as you use access without physically acquiring them. For resources, software and information over a network the web infrastructure is shared. The database stored in the cloud can be accessed and computed from anywhere and it is used as a storage location. In this paper I have discussed some of the literature review of cloud, the cloud topics and the papers published by the authors in the appropriate years, the existing methodology used with its drawbacks and proposed methodology with its benefits in which we can improve it in future.
A Study on Cloud Methodology
Authors: Banu B. Rasidha , Rani Dr. S. Aruna
Published: September 2021

Cloud computing has an exploding growth in demand of resources. Resource provisioning is one of the most challenging problems faced in cloud computing due to resource dynamic nature of application. This resource can lead to two major problems i.e. under provisioning and over provisioning. How to implement resource provisioning is major concern in cloud computing. This paper systematically analyses the realise of the objectives, performance on various QoS attributes and issues faced in could computing environment.
Strategies for organizing and improving urban space (Case study: from Mahbas intersection to Mission intersection, Ahmad Shah Baba Mineh town)
Authors: Jaheed Parviz Akhtar , Ameri Siahvi Hamid Reza , Movahedi Asadollah
Published: September 2021

The city is a place for human life, where all the components necessary for human life must be present in the city so that human beings can live physically and mentally in peace. The cities of Afghanistan, especially the residential town of Ahmad Shah Baba Mina, are facing many problems. The purpose of this research was to investigate the problems of this town and to provide suggestions for its improvement and organization. The method of this research is library, perception and field considerations. Targeted interviews were conducted with 12 people who were familiar with urban design and urban planning issues. The analysis was performed by SWOT technique and space arrangement. The research results show that this town is faced with challenges such as transportation problems, lack of proper sidewalks, lack of urban furniture, visual personality and identity issues, environmental challenges, lack of proper distribution of land uses, congestion in public spaces. And there are issues that have changed the physical appearance and public spaces. During this research, suggestions for setting up public transportation routes, setting up vendors and new neighborhoods for their activities, Create special bike lanes, Improving the quality of public spaces has been provided to create public activities, improve public spaces as well as promote sensory richness.
طراحی محله پایدار بر مبنای سنجش الگوی پایداری محلی (مورد مطالعه محله 3 شهر پل علم)
Authors: ستانکزی ظاهرشاه
Published: September 2021

امروزه پایداری محلی را مهم‌ترین راه برای رسیدن به توسعه پایدار می‌دانند، ازاین‌جهت پلان گذاری برای ایجاد و شکل‌گیری محلات پایدار لازم و ضروری می‌باشد. محله‌های شهری افغانستان در دوران معاصر تغییرات و دگرگونی‌های مختلفی را در موضوعات اقتصادی، اجتماعی و زیست‌محیطی تجربه کرده‌اند که سبب شده است اثرات مخرب زیادی بر کالبد محلات وارد شود و کارآیی آن‌ها را در پاسخگویی به نیاز ساکنان را زیر تأثیرات منفی ببرد و سبب مشکلاتی چون افت پایداری اقتصادی، اجتماعی، زیست‌محیطی محله‌های شهری و کاهش رضایت از سکونت در این محلات شود. در این تحقیق از روش پژوهش کمی استفاده شد و با توجه به قابلیت کاربردی بودن موضوع تحقیق، این پژوهش ازنظر هدف کاربردی محسوب می‌شود روش نمونه‌گیری در محله به‌صورت تصادفی ساده انجام‌گرفته و جامعه آماری تحقیق شامل ساکنان محله سوم شهر پل علم برابر با جمعیت 1190 نفر می‌باشند که با استفاده از فرمول کوکران حجم نمونه با خطای نمونه‌گیری 0/05 برابر با 290 محاسبه شده است.
Financiación pública autonómica del cortometraje animado en España (2008-2019)
Authors: Navarro Álvarez Adriana
Published: September 2021

En este artículo se analiza el panorama general de las subvenciones públicas otorgadas al cortometraje animado en España por los Gobiernos de las Comunidades Autónomas (CC AA) entre 2008-2019. Tras una breve aproximación historicista de la implementación de estos incentivos destinados al formato breve cinematográfico en las CC AA que las han hecho efectivas, así como a la evolución legislativa dedicada al fomento de este formato, se realizará un análisis cuantitativo de estas subvenciones en clave regional destinadas a estos filmes. El principal objetivo de este estudio es cartografiar la situación y evolución económica de la producción de películas animadas de corta duración en España en esa década. Los resultados muestran la relación entre el fomento de políticas culturales en dicho período en favor de la incentivación del cortometraje animado regional con el nivel de producción de estos filmes en diferentes puntos del país.
A Mobile Video Recording Task-Based Approach to Teaching EFL Learners’ Speaking Skills
Authors: Thien Trang Tran Thi , Phuong Hong Nguyen Thi
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this paper was to investigate whether mobile video recording task-based approach helps non-English majored students enhance their speaking skills. Forty students were selected and assigned to two groups: experimental group and control group. Mobile video recording was presented to experimental students while no training was given to students in the control group in the same task-based approach. The data was assessed to find out whether there were significant differences in terms of fluency, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. A questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were also implemented to explore students’ attitudes on the treatment. The study’s results revealed that students in the group treated with mobile video recording task-based approach significantly outperformed those in the control group. Furthermore, the results of the questionnaire and semi-structured interview revealed that the experimental students had positive attitudes towards using mobile video recording to practice speaking English. The study’s findings have led to several ideas and recommendations for the teachers, the students as well as the teaching and learning speaking in Vietnam.
Stock Valuation using Discounted Cash Flow Method with Free Cash Flow to Equity and Relative Valuation Approaches on State-Owned Banks Listed on IDX for 2021 to 2025 Period Projection
Authors: Jumran Almirah , Hendrawan Riko
Published: September 2021

This study aims to project the intrinsic value of state-owned banks listed on IDX for the 2021 to 2025 projection. This study uses the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method with the Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) approach specifically for banks by looking at the regulatory capital. Meanwhile, it is also used the Relative Valuation method with the Price to Book Value (PBV) and Price Earnings Ratio (PER) approaches. This study uses three scenarios will be used, which consist of a pessimistic scenario (the average condition of the industry), a moderate scenario (the same condition as the company's growth), and an optimistic scenario (a condition above industry growth), which aims to project the stock value over the next five years. The data used in this study comes from historical data during the 2016 to 2020 period. Based on the results, the stock prices of state-owned banks using the FCFE method shows undervalued results for all scenarios. Meanwhile, using the relative valuation method, PBV in the optimistic scenario only shows BBNI undervalued conditions. In addition, in moderate and pessimistic scenarios, only BBRI shows overvalued conditions. Furthermore, PER shows undervalued results for all scenarios.
The Affect of Social Media Marketing and Consumer Engagement on Disney plus Hotstar Consumer Buying Intentions in Indonesia (Study on Youtube and Instagram)
Authors: Darmawan Natasya Dea Novitarizki , Rachmawati Indira , Hendayani Ratih
Published: September 2021

The entertainment industry has just launched Disney Plus Hotstar in early September 2020 and started its marketing on social media Youtube and Instagram. This study aims to determine the effect of social media marketing Youtube and Instagram on the purchase intention of Disney Plus Hotstar consumers, the influence of YouTube and Instagram social media marketing on Disney Plus Hotstar consumer engagement, and to see the effect of consumer engagement on the purchase intention of Disney Plus Hotstar customers by spreading questionnaire to 400 respondents using social media sites Youtube and Instagram in Indonesia. The hypothesis was tested using a structural equation model which was developed following the existing literature review. The results show that social media marketing has a significant relationship with consumer purchase intentions, where consumer engagement acts as a mediating variable in influencing social media users to obtain consumer purchase intentions. The study confirms that marketers must respond to the importance of increasing the use of social media because it has a strong influence on consumer's purchase intentions. Managerial advice that can be applied by companies is to always monitor consumer engagement by adjusting the company's social media marketing strategy.
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Performance: A Study of Telecommunication Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Adamma Florence Nna , Edwinah Amah, , Belemenanya Friday Okocha,
Published: September 2021

This paper examined the impact of job satisfaction on organizational performance in telecommunication firms in Port Harcourt.The study used a survey research design and a population of one hundred and fifteen (115) management staff from four (4) telecommunication firms in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The research using Taro Yamane sample size determination formula arrived at a sample size of eighty-eight which was adopted as the sample size and subsequently eighty-five (85) copies were retrieved and used for analysis.Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 21). From the analysis of the study data, the result revealed that there is some level of job satisfaction among employees of the telecommunication firms and thattheir job satisfaction has apositive relationship with organizational performance in the telecommunication industry.As a result, the study indicated that work satisfaction is linked to organizational performance. Management of telecommunications enterprises should encourage employee involvement, teamwork, and an equal remuneration system, according to the study, to ensure development and productivity.
Leadership Behaviour and Work Motivation of Defence Leaders
Authors: Sheokand Dr. Karamvir
Published: September 2021

This research article investigates leadership behaviour and work motivation of Indian Defence Officers of all the three wings (Army, Air Force and Navy).Present work is a blend of exploratory as well as hypothesis testing study under the survey method of research. The population of the study consisted of officers of all the three wings of Indian defence services This research has devoted more attention to the need for achievement because in every sector of organizational working individuals and group of individuals strive to achieve goals and this need is positively associated with managerial performance and success and that a need for achievement can be developed in aspiring managers. Though, small survey conclusions lack generalizability, the present study does provide certain useful insights into leadership behaviour of Indian defence officers and their motivational orientation.
Introduction to Data Science - An Overview
Authors: Jeyaprakash Thangakumar , K Padmaveni
Published: September 2021

Data science plays a vital role in the research field of computer science and engineering which involves collection of data, transformation, processing, describing, and modelling. In this article, fundamental theory of Data Science, Machine learning and Deep Learning with the scope and opportunities has been discussed. This helps the researchers to get a clarity on data science and its importance.
Performance analysis of CPU scheduling algorithms – A problem solving approach
Authors: Jeyaprakash Thangakumar , M Sambath
Published: September 2021

Scheduling algorithms plays a significant role in optimizing the CPU in operating system. Each scheduling algorithms [8] schedules the processes in the ready queue with its own algorithm design and its properties. In this paper, the performance analysis of First come First serve scheduling, non-pre-emptive scheduling, Pre-emptive scheduling, Shortest Job scheduling First (SJF) and Round Robin algorithm has been discussed with an example and the results has been analysed with the performance parameters such as minimum waiting time, minimum turnaround time and Response time. This will help the young researchers to analyse algorithms to develop a new optimized algorithm for CPU optimization.
Assessment of control loop performance for nonlinear process
Authors:   , Pillay Nelendran
Published: September 2021

Controller performance assessment (CPA) is concerned with the design of analytical tools that are utilized to evaluate the performance of process control loops. The objective of the CPA is to ensure that control systems operate at their full potential, and also to indicate when a controller design is performing unsatisfactorily under current closed loop conditions. Such monitoring efforts are imperative to minimize product variability, improve production rates and reduce wastage. Various studies conducted on process control loop performance indicate that as many as 60% of control loops often suffer from some kind of performance problem. It is therefore an important task to detect unsatisfactory control loop behavior and suggest remedial action. Such a monitoring system must be integrated into the control system life span as plant changes and hardware issues become apparent. CPA is well established for linear systems. However, not much research has been conducted on CPA for nonlinear systems. Traditional CPA analytical tools depend on the theoretical minimum variance control law that is derived from models of linear systems. In systems exhibiting dominant nonlinear behavior, the accuracy of linear based CPA is compromised. In light of this, there is a need to broaden existing CPA knowledge base with comprehensive benchmarking indices for the performance analysis of nonlinear process control systems. The research efforts presented in this thesis focuses on the development and analysis of such CPA tools for univariate nonlinear process control loops experiencing the negative effects of dominant nonlinearities emanating from the process. Two novel CPA frameworks are proposed; first a model based nonlinear assessment index is developed using an open loop model of the plant in an artificial neural network NARMAX (NNARMAX) representation. The nonlinear control loop is optimized offline using a proposed Nelder Mead-Particle Swarm Optimization (NM-PSO) hybrid search to determine global optimal control parameters for a gain scheduled PID controller. Application of the benchmark in real-time utilizes a synthetic process output derived from the NNARMAX system which is compared to the actual closed loop performance. In the case where no process model is available, a second method is presented. An autonomous data driven approach based on Multi-Class Support Vector Machines (MC- SVMs) is developed and analyzed. Unlike the model based method, the closed loop performance is classified according to five distinct class groups. MC-SVM classifier requires minimal process loop information other than routine operating closed loop data. Several simulation case studies conducted using MATLAB™ software package demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed performance indices. Furthermore, the methodologies presented in this work were tested on real world systems using control loop data sets from a computer interfaced full scale pilot pH neutralization plant and pulp and paper industry.
Systems analysis of the transformation of South African cities
Authors:   , Simelane Thokozani Silas
Published: September 2021

The need to quantify and model transformations that have taken place in the cities of South Africa is one of the grand challenges linked to country’s transition to Democracy. Given the complexities associated with different stages of city transformation, it is imperative that models used to unpack processes of city transformation are novel. In this study it emerged that statistical methods alone are not adequate to fully present, in a comprehensible way, all facets of drivers of city transformation. As a result, statistical methods have been combined with mathematical and system dynamics models. Results revealed that city transformations derive from a number of triggers. Underlining these are income, migration and houses. The empirical data collected through questionnaire survey that was later incorporated into mathematical models demonstrated that income is a primary driver that fuels city migration. System Dynamic Models demonstrated that the availability of houses or accommodation serve as constraints that keep the city population within the limits of the carrying capacity of a city. In addition it was further confirmed, through mathematical models that income has varying effects on the attractiveness of cities. This was found to be linked to the shape of the distribution of income in the city. A normally distributed income with a peak in the middle results in a city being more attractive than an evenly distributed income that peaks either at very low or high income levels. This observation brought forth a need to test heterogeneity when analyzing city transformation using income as an index. Mathematical Models that incorporated heterogeneity demonstrated the usefulness of systems analysis in unpacking the mechanism of city transformation, a component of city management that requires serious consideration for planning, budgeting and provision of limited resources like houses in the cities. Success of methods used in this study led to a conclusion that these can be enhanced through other techniques like agent based models. With this call, improvements on this study that can be attained through these techniques are recommended. This will enrich the understanding of the transformation and dynamics of cities under different conditions than those that exist in South Africa.
Low friction hybrid nanocomposite material for brake pad application
Authors:   , Gbadeyan Oluwatoyin Joseph
Published: September 2021

Despite the huge improvements made in the development of vehicle brake pad materials, problems such long stopping distances, noise pollution, and heat dissipation still continue to persist. In this regard, a novel polymer-based hybrid nanocomposite brake pad (HC) has been developed. Here, a combination of carbon-based materials, including those at a nanoscale, was used to produce the brake pad. The coefficient of friction, wear rate, noise level, and interfacial temperature was investigated and compared with that of a commercial brake pad material (CR). It was found that the brake pad performance varied with the formulation of each pad. Hybrid nanocomposite brake pads material exhibited superior performance in most tests when compared to the commercial brake pad. They exhibited a 65% lower wear rate, 55% lower noise level, 90% shorter stopping distance, and 71 % lower interfacial temperature than the commercial brake pad (CR). Furthermore, mechanical properties such as hardness, compressive strength, shear strength, and impact resistance were also evaluated. The material exhibited a 376% higher shear strength, 100% improved compressive strength, 77% greater modulus and 100% higher impact strength than the commercial brake pad. The hardness of both brake pads material was statistically comparable. Additionally, the thermal stability, degradation, water and oil absorption behaviour were measured. It was found that HC brake pad material exhibited a 100% lower water absorption and 80% oil absorption rate. The brake pads also exhibited a thermal stability within the brake pad standard maximum working temperature of 300 -400 0C. The superior performance of hybrid nanocomposite brake pad material observed was due to synergism between the carbon-carbon additives and uniform dispersion of carbon fiber as shown in Figure 4.16. Scanning electron microscopy study was subsequently performed on fracture and worn surfaces of the brake pads. The micrographs show changes in the structural formation after the incorporation of carbon based fillers. It also shows the smooth structure and uniform dispersion of the carbon fiber. The smooth surface of the worn brake pad is an indicative of a harder structure. No ploughing or score marks were evident. Hence, it was deduced that the reinforced had superior mechanical and tribological properties. These improved properties are suggestive of materials that may be successfully used for brake pad application.