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MATURED STUDENTS IN GREEK UNIVERSITY: DIFFICULTIES IN ATTENDING UNIVERSITY AND STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THEM (A QUALITATIVE APPROACH)
Authors: Sakkoulis Dimitris , Vergidis Dimitris
Published: July 2023

The aim of our study is to highlight the characteristics of mature students who study in person in Greek universities , the difficulties they face and the strategies they use to overcome them. The research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with a sample of 10 students of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of a regional Greek university and the data were analyzed using Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical framework. The results of the research showed that the characteristics that differentiate mature students from university students of typical age (18 - 22 years old) are related to adulthood. They enroll at university mainly to increase their institutional and symbolic capital, while the obstacles they face are mainly related to their family and professional obligations. They also develop specific strategies to achieve their goals. Finally, the Greek university needs to focus on this particular group of students and formulate a specific policy to contribute to addressing their problems.
 

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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND CREATIVE LEARNING STYLES. INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Ioannidi Vasiliki , Malafantis Konstantinos D.
Published: July 2023

“Creative thinking skills can be considered one of the key competencies for the twenty-first century—they allow us to remain flexible and provide us with the capacity to deal with the opportunities and challenges that are part of our complex and fast-changing world” (Ritter & Mostert, 2017). This paper concerns the research area of "Inclusive Education" and focuses on a combined approach regarding inclusivity and creativity through interdisciplinary connections. Three creative abilities that can be exercised are the ability to produce a large number of ideas, the ability to produce diverse ideas with an emphasis on solving a real or hypothetical problem and the ability to produce innovative ideas (Paraskevopoulos & Paraskevopoulou, 2009). This paper aims through a review of literature sources to highlight creative learning styles as a contemporary sustainable dynamic of inclusive education (Ioannidi & Malafantis, 2022a) and school improvement for all learning differences (Ioannidi & Malafantis, 2022b) according to WEF 2023 “Defining Education 4.0: A taxonomy for the Future of Learning”.
 

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FOLKLORE AND CULTURAL IDENTITY: A STUDY IN CHINUA ACHEBE’S THINGS FALL APART
Authors: Bawa Kammampoal , Essobiyou Siro , Likambantién Kombate
Published: July 2023

Studies on folklore as the art, narratives, epistemology, and practices of a particular ethnic population (human society) are gaining much scholarly attention as an academic discipline in the humanities today and have subsequently drawn much attention to the unquestionable indigenous ethical and moral episteme it carries up within the oral (or written) medium in Africa. Despite all these, it does not seem to receive the attention it deserves from Eurocentric discourse as the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of a group by others or themselves from their own perspectives or paradigm. In this regard, identity is seen as a characteristic of the self that is determined by the social and historical context within which that self operates. This strongly suggests that identity is necessarily generated and constructed through some form of dialectic-internal and external-within a particular environment. Logically, it therefore, follows that identity is constructed and developed through social interaction to showcase that it is not an innate quality of an individual. This study seeks to draw attention to the richness as well as the uniqueness of cultural norms and values which indigenous knowledge entails by exploring conceptual frameworks suggested by postcolonial studies in an attempt to show that African literature-oral or written-is not a series of reversals, inversions as well as subversions of European forms. In fact, this validates the significance of folklore in African literature because of its sole expression of the creative writer’s socio-cultural ethos. The hypothesis of the study is that art and literature offer an analogical mirror to cultural processes in an attempt to show that African novelists rely heavily on the lore of their people. This involves textual analysis of some aspects of folklore viz. myths, legends, folktales, proverbs, riddles, superstitions and the art of story-telling as can be found in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart in an effort to show that folklore is not only bound up in memory and histories; but it is also tied to vibrant living traditions and creative expression due to its incentive, didactic and aesthetic concerns. It is passed down from one generation to another through word of mouth as it is unconditionally kept active by the people in the culture. It concludes that though actual forms of folklore have varied intricate functions, it has become one of the many ways Africans communicate who they are; though the culture of today is much more polycentric or pluralistic.
 

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SUSTAINABLE FIRM PERFORMANCE THROUGH PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES; THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY
Authors: Mwazuna Alice Ngele , Museve Elijah
Published: July 2023

The study sort to establish the mediating effect of customer loyalty on the relationship between product differentiation strategies and the performance of selected edible oils manufacturing firms in Kenya. Using the Baron & Kenny (1986) four-step approach for conducting mediation analysis, the study hypothesized the relationship between product differentiation strategies and firm performance, product differentiation strategies and customer loyalty, customer loyalty and firm performance and finally the mediation relationship between product differentiation strategies, customer loyalty and firm performance. The study employed an explanatory research design and was guided by the discrete choice theory of competitive advantage and the customer loyalty business model. The target population was 535,840 of which 104 were top and middle-level employees from the sales and marketing departments of the three selected edible oils manufacturing firms and 535,736 were consumers of the products within the middle-class estates in Nairobi. A sample size of 504 respondents was used for the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data and a document analysis guide was used to collect secondary data which was then analysed using descriptive statistics, linear regression and correlation analysis. The results revealed that customer loyalty (R-square change = .028 had a p-value = .005) has a positive mediating effect on the relationship between product differentiation strategies and the performance of the selected edible oils manufacturing firms in Kenya.
 

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EFFECT OF TOKEN ECONOMY ON LOW ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU NORTH, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca , Vita-Agundu Uche , Nwobodo Patience
Published: July 2023

The researchers investigated the effect of the token economy on low academic self- concept of secondary school students in Enugu North, Enugu state, Nigeria. The pre test, post test, control group quasi-experimental design was adopted for this study. Two research questions and two null hypothesis tested at a 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The population of this study comprised 10,032 senior secondary school students II in Enugu North, Nigeria. The researchers sampled 60 students using purposive and cluster sampling techniques. Two instruments developed by the researchers were used for data collections, namely Students Low Academic Self- concept Identification Scale (SLASCS) and Low Academic Self-Concept Dictating Scale (LASCDS). The instruments were validated by experts in departments of measurement and valuation as well as Guidance and Counselling. The reliability of the instruments was ascertained through test-retest method using Cronbach Alpha Statistics which yielded reliability coefficients of 0.83 and 0.85 for SLASCS and LASCDS respectively. Data collected were analyzed using mean score and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The hypothesis was tested using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at 5% level of significance. The findings revealed among others that TERS (Token Economy Reinforcement) is significantly effective in the reduction of low academic self- concept among students at post-test and follow-uptests. From the above findings, it was recommended among others, that Teachers, educators and instructors should make use of token economy reinforcement system in the reduction of low academic self- concept among students to enhance their academic performance for greater productivity.
 

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COMPARISON OF THE RECREATIONAL BARRIERS OF THE MOTHERS WITH 0-2 YEARS OLD CHILDREN ACCORDING TO SOME DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES
Authors: Ardahan Faik , Tekmenüray Belgin Yakut
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to compare the recreational barriers of mothers with 0-2-year-old children according to some demographic variables. The study is a descriptive study and is limited to mothers with children between the ages of 0-2. The random sampling method was used in this study and the sample group consisted of 213 mothers (Xage = 29.33 ± 4.78). In this study, a questionnaire form consisting of two parts was used as a data collection tool. There were questions about the demographic information of mothers in the first part, and there was Mothers' Recreational Barriers Scale (RBOMS-02) developed by Ardahan and Yakut Tekmenüray (2022) in the second part. The questionnaire was applied to mothers who were waiting at the pediatric outpatient clinics of Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine and Antalya Training and Research Hospital, and who voluntarily participated in the study, in stores selling baby/child supplies in the city center of Antalya between 1st October and 15th December 2019. In the evaluation of the data, besides descriptive statistics, Independent-Samples T Test in independent samples, ANOVA test and LSD test were used to determine between which groups the difference was. The results were questioned at the 0.01 and 0.05 significance level. When the recreational barriers of mothers are examined according to the "education level" variable; there is a statistically significant difference in the disadvantage of primary school graduate mothers in sub-dimensions of physical perception and health, family and others' pressure. When the recreational barriers of mothers are examined according to the variable "place of work", there is a statistically significant difference in favor of housewife, unemployed and student mothers in the "caregiver-sourced" sub-dimension. When the recreational barriers of mothers are analyzed according to the "family income" variable, there is a statistically significant difference in the disadvantage of low-income mothers in sub-dimensions of insufficient budgets/access to expensive and transportation barriers. As a result, in a society where it is difficult to be a woman, having children between the ages of 0-2 puts a burden on mothers' lives and causes them to continue their lives with many recreational obstacles.
 

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PROPOSING SOME INITATIVES TO DEVELOP THE FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WORKERS OF QUANG PHU INDUSTRIAL ZONE, QUANG NGAI PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Ly Le Thi Tra , Hung Tran Manh , Phuc Huynh Hong
Published: July 2023

On the basis of assessing the current situations and factors affecting the fitness activities for workers in Quang Phu Industrial Zone, Quang Ngai Province, the topic proposes initiatives aiming to improve the physical training program for workers in Quang Phu Industrial Zone, Quang Ngai Province.

 

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GENDER PERSPECTIVES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AFRICAN UNION AGENDA 2063: THE CASE OF KENYA 2016-2020
Authors: Kemboi Betty , Sangura Rebecca
Published: July 2023

The paper examines triumphs, challenges, and paradigmatic shifts in terms of whether the African Union agenda 2063 has translated to any tangible change in Kenya’s quest for gender equality and development. The institutionalization of gender issues at different levels globally demonstrates the primacy of gender parity in development paradigms. AU’s agenda 2063 aspiration 6 explicitly talks of gender equality and development and provides Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) strategy which looks toward women’s inclusion in Africa’s development. The Union outlines strategic pillars for implementation by member states. This paper provides a critical analysis of the integration of these pillars in Kenya’s development agenda. The study relied mainly on secondary data from journal articles, relevant documents from Kenya’s Gender Commission and Ministry, relevant legal instruments, and websites. It shows that no country has fully achieved gender equality but can only be categorized as either friendly or unfriendly towards it; Kenya has attained quite substantial strides in the integration of the GEWE strategy pillars; systemic and structural factors are the biggest challenges to the full realization of aspiration 6 in Kenya; quantity doesn’t necessarily translate to quality with reference to the presence of women in key institutions and positions of influence. Conclusively, the paper indicates the importance of feminization of development in Kenya; emphasizes the agency of both genders in the implementation of aspiration 6, and notes that society has failed gender equality. It recommends the collaboration of all development actors as key in the implementation and realization of aspiration 6.
 

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DEPICTING THE NOOMETRIC PROFILE OF TODDLERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN THE WECHSLER PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY SCALE OF INTELLIGENCE – THIRD EDITION (WPPSI-ΙΙΙ)
Authors: Vasileiadis Ilias , Dimitriadou Ioanna , Koutras Spyros , Vlachos Evangelos , Stambliakas Giorgos
Published: July 2023

By presenting noometric tests to toddlers and young children, it is possible to depict the personal profile of every student and to designate their individual learning abilities and difficulties. The aim of this research is to determine the noometric profile of high–functioning toddlers in the Autism Spectrum, as depicted by the WPPSI-III intelligence test. A multi-methodological approach was followed for the methodological design of the paper, followed by the administration of the noometric tool to 116 toddlers who have received the relevant diagnosis and the conducting of semi-structured interviews with 105 special education kindergarten teachers who support the students in a pedagogic environment. The results of the research revealed, among other things, that the noometric abilities of infants with high-functioning ASD are lower compared to those of typically developed infants. In particular, toddlers with autism were found to have a significant statistical weakness in the knowledge of every day - practical issues, in the evaluation and use of empirical data and in the grasping of conventional rules of behavior as well as in the rate of cognitive processing. The specific findings reinforce the necessity of early intervention and individualized support in toddlers with autism targeting the above deficits.
 

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ADHD STUDENTS AND SCHOOL SOCIAL EDUCATION: A SWISS CASE STUDY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPOWERMENT
Authors: Lutz-Fritz Alissia Jasmin , Hast Michael
Published: July 2023

Young people with ADHD are frequently marginalised, which affects their opportunities to be included within society. This places emphasis on how students are best prepared for becoming part of that society. The present case study investigated the perceptions of a needs-based and individualised support for students with ADHD in the context of a Swiss sociocratic school, from the perspectives of students and social educators. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with students diagnosed with ADHD and a school social educator to explore the influence of the diagnosis on self-perception and self-image, as well as their needs for support from social educators. The results emphasise the significance of belongingness and empowerment for students with ADHD, and how school social educators can act as a link between school and wider society. They demonstrate the importance of individually considering the needs of students with ADHD to provide appropriate support. Recommendations for school social education are made, both for working with students within the school context as well as for preparing them for the time beyond school.
 

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THEME AND CONTENTS OF THE HYMN OF SOUTHERN LEYTE, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Dayuha Andrian P.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze and explain the theme and content of the Southern Leyte Hymn. This study employed the qualitative method through the use of content analysis. Participants from Southern Leyte answered the study from different categories. Senior High School students, instructors, employees of the municipality or LGU, Sangguniang Bayan, barangay authorities, unemployed people, and all Provincial Sangguniangs are all selected. In each town, the researcher collected five individuals from each category. There are 465 people in this study as a whole. The Southern Leyte Hymn theme found that Southern Leyte is a prosperous province about which Southern Leyteans might be proud in other provinces. The main themes in terms of substance are nationalism, godliness, hope/trust, and love/care/humanity. The culture and traditions mentioned in the hymn emphasize love, compassion, and respect. The hymn describes three different types of lifestyles: farming, fishing, and business. The analysis of literary works is an effective, efficient, objective way to determine the real, appropriate theme and content of certain information to the readers in the scenario in the past is through the analysis of literary works. It is proposed to use the music video that this study produced as a teaching tool.
 

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN AS FAMILY HEADS. AN EXPLORATORY CASE STUDY OF CHILDREN IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
Authors: Buzaare Lambert , Ankunda Comfort , Menge Robert
Published: July 2023

Child-headed households are a new family modality that has emerged due to HIV/AIDS, parental neglect and abandonment and migration among other factors. Children have taken up parenting and care roles for themselves, their siblings and sometimes other kinsmen. As they take on such roles, they encounter several adversities and experience difficulty acquiring basic needs such as food, housing, education, medical care and clothing. These children, as family heads, interact with physical, social, and cultural environments that bring about adversities but also offer the necessary resources for meeting needs and coping with adversities. Our study sought to explore the specific resources available to children as family heads and how those resources enable child-headed households to meet their needs and cope with the adversities they encounter. We utilised a qualitative methodology with an exploratory case study design to unravel the opinions of six purposively selected children who head families in Kampala, Uganda. We gathered children’s narratives through interviews, which were later transcribed and analysed thematically. Study findings indicated that children tapped into a range of resources such as social networks, including relatives, neighbours, friends, state and civil society departments and organisations. Children as family heads also relied on family land, religiosity and participation in income-generating activities to cope with their adversities and acquire basic needs.
 

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SOLVABILITY AND ULAM STABILITY FOR A NONLINEAR DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM INVOLVING p-LAPLACIAN OPERATOR AND PHI-CAPUTO SEQUENTIAL DERIVATIVES
Authors: BEDDANI MOUSTAFA , FETTOUCH HOUARI , BEDDANI HAMID
Published: July 2023

This paper deals with a general class of nonlinear fractional differential equations with p-Laplacian operator that involves some sequential Caputo derivatives. New criteria on the existence and uniqueness of solutions are established. The stability analysis in the sense of Ulam Hyers is discussed. An illustrative example is presented.
A NOTE ON WEAK STABILITY OF 𝜺-ISOMETRIES ON CERTAIN BANACH SPACES
Authors: ROHMAN MINANUR , ERYILMAZ ILKER
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we will discuss the weak stability of ε-isometries on certain Banach spaces. Let f: X → Y be a standard ε-isometry. If Y^* is strictly convex, then for any x^*∈X^*, there is φ∈Y^* that satisfies ‖φ‖ ≡r=‖x^* ‖, such that |〈x^*,x〉-〈φ,f(x)〉|≤2rε,x∈X.
Also, we show that if X and Y are both L_P spaces (1<p<∞), f: X→Y is a standard ε-isometry, then there exists a linear operator T: Y→X with norm 1 such that ‖Tf(x)-x‖≤2ε,∀x∈X.
ON WEAK INTERPOLATIVE CONTRACTIONS WITH APPLICATION TO HOMOTOPY THEORY
Authors: YILDIRIM ISA , SAHİN Y. SERDAR
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we firstly introduce definition of weak interpolative Hardy-Rogers type contractions and we give an example for a class of this mappings. We also prove a fixed point theorem under some appropriate conditions on complete b-metric spaces. Finally, we discuss an application to homotopy theory of our main result.
AN ENHANCED CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM BASED ON KERNEL PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS AND DATA COMPLEXITY MEASURES
Authors: SAĞLAM FATIH , DÜNDER EMRE , CENGIZ MEHMET ALI
Published: July 2023

Principal component analysis is commonly used as a pre-step before employing a classifier to avoid the negative effect of the dimensionality and multicollinearity. The performance of a classifier is severely affected by the deviations from the linearity of the data structure and noisy samples. In this paper, we propose a new classification system that overcomes the drawback of these crucial problems, simultaneously. Our proposal is relying on the kernel principal component analysis with a proper parameter selection approach with data complexity measures. According to the empirical results, F1, T2 and T3 in AUC, T3 in GMEAN and T2 and T3 in MCC performed better than classical and other complexity measures. Comparison of classifiers showed that Radial SVM performs better in AUC, and KNN performs better in GMEAN and MCC using KPCA with complexity measures. As a result, our proposed system produces better results in various classification algorithms with respect to classical approach.
EFFICIENT PREDICTIVE ESTIMATOR FOR FINITE POPULATION MEAN USING SUPPLEMENTARY VARIABLE UNDER POST STRATIFICATION
Authors: SHAH M. YOUNIS , RIZVI SYED EJAZ HUSAIN , SHARMA MANISH KR. , JEELANI M. IQBAL
Published: July 2023

In the current investigation, we have developed the efficient predictive estimator for finite population mean using auxiliary variable in case of post stratification. Up to the first order of approximation, the expressions for bias and mean square error (MSE) are derived for the proposed estimator. This also reveals the constant’s ideal value, which reduces the MSE of the developed estimator. The developed estimator performs better than the existing estimators.Numerical study is also carried out by using the real data sets.
DAMPAK BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM MERDEKA BELAJAR KAMPUS MERDEKA DI UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SINJAI
Authors: Mukhlis Suardi , Muhlis Hajar Adiputra  , Abdul Ganie Gaffar  , Muhammad Suyuti
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this independent research is to find out how the impact of organizational culture on the implementation of the independent campus independent learning program (MBKM) at the University of Muhammadiyah Sinjai (campus teaching case study) The type of research used is a qualititative method. Primary data was obtained though observation and interviews, while secondary data was obtained through documentation studies and literatute studies. The resutls showed that there was no impact given to students who attended the teaching campus in terms of accelerated study, buy for indicators to add insight, the use of practical learning media and te presentation offacilities and infrastructure have been felt by students, lectures and universities. Impact of organizational culture is innovation and risk taking, attention to detail, outcome orientation, and team orientation. The supporting fakctor for the implementation of the teaching campus are student interest, supporting from university, financing for MBKM program activies by the Ministry, and the experince prosessed by student. Meanwhile, the barrier factor for the theaching campus is the lack of facilities and infrastructure at the University of Muhammadiyah Sinjai, as well as when the lecture schedule and the teaching campus activitiies coincide.
Pengaruh komitmen organisasi dan kepuasan kerja terhadap intention turnover pegawai
Authors: Syamsir Syamsir , Hidayat Rahmat
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh komitmen organisasi dan kepuasan kerja terhadap intention turnover. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 48 orang pegawai honorer Politeknik X di Medan, variabel yang diamati dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari komitmen organisasi, kepuasan kerja dan intention turnover. Data dikumpulkan dengan penyebaran kuisioner dan studi pustaka, kuisioner dikembangkan dari indikator masing-masing variabel yang menjadi pengamatan. Uji data dilakukan dengan validitas dan reliabilitas, sedangkan analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda, dengan uji hipotesis menggunakan koefisien determinasi, uji simultan dan uji parsial. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa komitmen organisasi dan kepuasan kerja tidak berpengaruh intention turnover pegawai honorer Politeknik X di Medan.
Pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan
Authors: Azis Abdul
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 88 orang karyawan PT. X di Medan dengan sampling aksidental. Variabel yang diamati dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari kualitas pelayanan sebagai variabel independen dan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel dependen. Data dikumpulkan dengan penyebaran kuisioner dan studi pustaka, kuisioner dibangun dari indikator masing-masing variabel yang menjadi pengamatan. Uji kuisioner dilakukan dengan validitas dan reliabilitas. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linier sederhana dengan uji hipotesis koefisien determinasi, dan uji uji parsial.
Peran sistem informasi manajemen di dalam mengendalikan operasional badan usaha milik daerah
Authors: Hertati Lesi , Asmawati Asmawati , Widiyanti Marlina
Published: July 2023

Management information system is an information system derived from integrated sub-systems and provides information to management for decision making. Management information systems are needed to help the company's business activities run well. As technology develops, companies need a system that can control and manage information with both accurate and timeline. The purpose of management information systems is very important to help internal and internal company activities in requiring human resources who have skills and abilities. The system contains a set of data processes that can be processed, analyzed and displayed so that the data becomes useful for the needs of making a decision called a management information system. Management information systems are very useful tools to support and control the operations of regionally owned enterprises. The main purpose of a management information system is to collect and organize all data from different levels of regional owned enterprises, for decision making to increase the productivity and profitability of computer-based local-owned enterprises and can be in the form of excel sheets or more complex platforms. In addition, data can be accessed and processed internally and externally. Thus, the information system used is more efficient and productive. This research was conducted on 132 related sub-units of regional-owned enterprises using descriptive and explanatory uses, while for sampling using the SEM Lisrel cluster technique. The results of this study indicate that human resource competence, job performance, job promotion, have an effect on the role of management information systems
Determination of Structural Characteristics of Large-Scale Dairy Farms: Example of Yozgat Province
Authors: ERMETİN Orhan , ERKAN CAN Müge
Published: July 2023

This research was carried out to determine the status of dairy cattle farms in Yozgat province, which has significant potential in animal husbandry, to evaluate the positive and negative aspects of the existing barns, and to put forward suggestions for solving the problems. The research was completed by conducting observation and physical measurement studies in 28 dairy cattle farms with more than 50 milking animals, which we classified as large-scale, with the data obtained through questionnaires. Most dairy farms were established in the last ten years and received investment and grant support from various public institutions. It has been observed that the criteria suitable for animal welfare, especially in ventilation and building materials, are not followed by avoiding investment costs in farms established with equity capital. In the dairy farms established by receiving grants and investment support, it was observed that the stables were built in conditions suitable for animal welfare. Still, the herd management system was not established, and the records were not kept healthy because the farm owners and employees of the farms were insufficient in dairy cattle breeding knowledge, which would increase the costs. Although the majority of the examined enterprises did not have structural and technical problems, the absence of a birth partition in 21.43%, an individual calf pen in 25%, a ventilation shaft in 3.57%, and a manure pit slope in 28.57% was seen as an obstacle for these dairy farms to be modern enterprises. It is recommended that the economic sustainability of dairy cattle farms, which is a long-term investment branch, does not only depend on having sufficient equipment in terms of structural features but also on farm owners and employees should have sufficient knowledge and infrastructure on dairy cattle breeding and training should be provided to the relevant people.
Pedagogical Approaches and Challenges among Teachers in the Implementation of the K-12 Curriculum in the Division of Maguindanao I
Authors: Ampang Alton D.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify the pedagogical strategies employed by the teachers and their difficulties in implementing the K–12 curriculum in the Division of Maguindanao–I for the School Year 2017–2028. It aimed to respond to two questions in particular: In applying the K–12 curriculum framework in their classrooms, teachers used a variety of pedagogical strategies. How much did these strategies differ from one another? How many problems did they encounter? It used a descriptive survey design and a quantitative methodology. 75 respondents were chosen at random to receive survey questionnaires, and they were chosen from a pool of respondents. The study revealed that the high school teachers from the chosen secondary schools in Maguindanao-I division occasionally used pedagogical approaches in their instruction and occasionally encountered difficulties implementing the K–12 curriculum in the schools where they were assigned, particularly regarding the use and accessibility of ICT and teaching aids, which are seen as being crucial to providing students with high-quality education. This further demonstrated that teachers in public schools lacked the necessary pedagogical tools to effectively teach the K–12 curriculum. With this new trend in education, teachers still need to be prepared. However, teachers were still having trouble putting the new curriculum into practice. The most difficult component for the teachers has been utilizing ICT and ICT-related educational resources. This is due to the fact that some teachers still struggle to utilize computers effectively, and some pupils still struggle with subject matter understanding among professors.
Polemic Discourse on the Zoning Education System Policy by the Ministry of Education and Culture in Bondowoso Indonesia
Authors: Oryzani Widya
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe the polemic over the zoning education system policy in the Bondowoso region. The method used is qualitative research with the type of critical discourse analysis research and the Fairclough critical discourse analysis model. The data in this study are in the form of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences related to the text and the results of the interviews which show polemics. Sources of data for this research were taken from Ministry of Education and Culture Regulations, follow-up policies from the Education Office, interview results, and online media documentation. The instruments used in data collection were the researchers themselves who acted as key instruments, devices, recording devices, note sheets, and laptops. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out using documentation, interviews and observation techniques. Data analysis techniques, researchers used critical discourse analysis developed by Fairclough by way of description, interpretation and explanation. The results of the study show the use of lingual features such as lexical processes, euphemisms, transitivity, and modality, as well as the ideology of each group involved. The polemic found from each group with the existence of a zoning education system policy can be used as literacy material and also for consideration in making further policies.
The Research Review of the Association between 2 Types of Carbohydrates (Natural and Refined Carbohydrates) and Sleep Quality in Humans
Authors:   School, Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok Thailand, Sawasdee Thanaphat , Rassmeepakorn Terdtham ,   School, Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok Thailand, Tirasuntarakul Chonatat ,   School, Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok Thailand, Sudta Praphon ,   School, Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok Thailand
Published: July 2023

The rising prevalence of insomnia has inspired this research on identifying the best food for improving sleep quality in humans. However, there is still no direct evidence to conclude specific food recommendations for sleep. Therefore, this study’s objective is to unravel the relationship between diets, particularly carbohydrate foods, and sleep. Following PRISMA guidelines, a search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, which focuses mainly on the effects of natural and refined carbohydrates on sleep in order to avoid redundancy with previous reviews. The findings suggest that diets rich in natural carbohydrates, such as kiwi fruits, tart cherries, rice, and milk, enhance sleep quality. White rice, with its complex carbohydrate structure, increases REM sleep and reduces SWS. On the contrary, processed carbohydrates found in noodles, confectionery, carbonated drinks, and processed foods are positively associated with sleep disruptions due to greater insulin response and reduced tryptophan availability. In conclusion, natural carbohydrates have a positive impact on sleep, while refined carbohydrates and specific carbohydrate-containing foods may have negative effects. However, the multifaceted roles of sleep-inducing hormones and their crucial contribution to the circadian rhythm should also be considered aside from the mechanism of carbohydrates in sleep.
Impact of COVID-19 during and After On J.J. Clusters of Delhi
Authors: Aziz Ar.Arafat , Aziz Dr. Alqa , Neha Ar. Tabish
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the residents of J.J clusters, informal settlements in Delhi, India. The article highlights the challenges faced by the residents in terms of the economic crisis which were directly proportional to the architectural planning of these areas also discusses the stigma related to COVID-19 which was surrounded by it which further exacerbated the situation, causing discrimination against slum residents and creating fear and anxiety.
Exploring the Role of Micrornas in Wound Healing
Authors:   Programa de Especialización en Cirugía General, Unidad de Cirugía, Hospital General de Zona No. 5, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Nogales, México, Coronado Lucía Villegas , Román Erick Trujillo ,   Programa de Especialización en Cirugía General, Unidad de Cirugía, Hospital General de Zona No. 5, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Nogales, México
Published: July 2023

Wound healing is a complex process involving inflammation, cellular proliferation, and matrix remodeling. However, skin's regenerative capacity varies across species, and adult mammals, including humans, have limited ability to fully regenerate tissue. Scar formation is a common outcome of wound healing, impacting quality of life. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators in wound healing, influencing inflammation, cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and matrix remodeling. Dysregulated miRNAs can impair wound healing. Additionally, miRNAs play roles in wound healing, autoimmune diseases, and allergies. Understanding miRNA involvement offers insights into mechanisms and potential therapies for managing these conditions.
Statistical Considerations When Measuring Absolute Reliability And Variability Of Vector Data In Sport Performance
Authors: Bailey Chris
Published: July 2023

Vector-based data in sport performance include a magnitude and direction. Statistically speaking, they are interval in nature as they may be positive or negative. The coefficient of variation (CV) is a commonly reported measure of variability, but its use with vector data is questionable and may be contraindicated. Limits of agreement (LOA) and standard error of measurement (SEM) may be better alternatives for vector data such as acceleration. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the issues with quantifying variability of vector data, while also evaluating the utility of commonly used measures. Acceleration data at three intervals from 0 to 27.4 m (0 to 90 ft) were calculated from publicly available sprint performance data from 310 athletes participating in the 2018 and 2019 Major League Baseball seasons. CV, LOA, and SEM were calculated to evaluate inter-season variability. Variability of the first two intervals was acceptable for all measures, but the final interval was unclear as the CV was quite large (50.78%), while the LOA and SEM were only slightly larger than the other interval values. The final interval includes both positive and negative acceleration, contraindicating the usage of the CV. LOA and SEM are more useful for vector data, showing that the final interval was more variable between trials than the others, but not to the extent portrayed by the CV. The CV likely should not be used with vector data unless it is known that the data does not cross zero. LOA and SEM are appealing alternatives for the CV and should be considered since they work with positive and negative data.
Tema Politik dalam Kumpulan Puisi Pilihan Masuri S.N Berdasarkan Teori Sistem Pemikiran Bersepadu 4K
Authors: Saharudin Nor Suhaili , Nik Muhammad Affendi Nik Rafidah
Published: July 2023

Artikel ini membicarakan tema politik yang terdapat dalam kumpulan puisi pilihan Masuri. Kajian yang dilakukan bertitik tolak daripada pengamatan pengkaji berdasarkan pandangan sarjana sastera yang mengatakan bahawa tema dalam sesebuah puisi tidak lari dari tema politik. Pemilihan penyair Masuri pula adalah berdasarkan penyair yang proaktif dan prolifik semasa hayatnya menulis puisi. Kajian ini akan mengenal pasti dan menganalisis tema politik dalam kumpulan puisi pilihan Masuri. Dalam kajian ini, kaedah yang digunakan ialah kualitatif serta menerapkan teori sistem Pemikiran Bersepadu 4K (SPB4K). Berdasarkan dapatan kajian yang dianalisis, tema politik yang ditemui ialah kepimpinan, perjuangan mempertahankan tanah air dan kesetiaan kepada negara mengikut situasi dan peristiwa yang relevan dengan empat prinsip yang diterapkan iaitu Kerohanian, Kebitaraan, Kesaintifikan dan Kekreatifan.
HERMENEUTIKA NASR HAMID ABU ZAYD DALAM METODE PERKEMBANGAN TAFSIR MODERN
Authors: Muhammad Saekul Mujahidin
Published: July 2023

Mengingat permasalahan dunia dan masyarakat yang semakin kompleks, al-Qur’an setidaknya harus disesuaikan dengan kondisi zaman dan zaman sekarang ini. Tafsir al-Qur’an harus mampu menjawab permasalahan sosial, ekonomi, budaya, politik, agama, dan lainnya. Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd adalah aktor hermeneutik yang mencoba mengontekstualisasikan al-Qur’an di zaman modern. Penelitian ini berbentuk penelitian kepustakaan, dimana sumber diperoleh melalui buku, jurnal atau tulisan yang berhubungan dengan penelitian. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Abu Zayd menafsirkan al-Qur'an secara “obyektif”, yaitu dengan menerapkan pendekatan yang dikemukakan oleh Amin al-Khuli yaitu pendekatan sastra (al-manhaj al-adabi fi al-tafsir) dan pendekatan mutakhir. teori-teori dalam linguistik, semiotika dan hermeneutika dalam kajiannya tentang perkembangan interpretasi modern. Abu Zayd juga cenderung menggunakan kata ta’wil daripada tafsir. Menurutnya, ta’wil lebih luas lagi karena bisa menyentuh teks dan latar budayanya.
Impact of scientific research on professional training
Authors: Tejada-Franco Sandro Vicente , Maque-Diaz Ramon Orlando , Mamani-Chambi Hugo Fernando , Cervantes-Chávez Laura Karina , Gonzales-Véliz Raúl Mauro , Arapa-Villanueva Sixto Jhon
Published: July 2023

Considering the global trends in scientific publications and the boom in research topics in universities worldwide, this paper analyzes the benefits, advantages, and opportunities of using scientific research tools in university education. For this purpose, different bibliographic sources are evaluated, and surveys on a randomly selected group of students are analyzed. The main results show that many factors influence the lack of good research products in the South American region and students' lack of involvement in the research process and that students remain with largely traditional training programs.
Civil Servant Performance Appraisal System in Girian District, Bitung City
Authors: Mangelep Sony Alexey , Lumingkewas Lexi , Pangkey Itje
Published: July 2023

Timely Feedback and Coaching and effective coaching are essential to help employees improve their performance. This study aims to find out what obstacles are faced in preparing or making employee performance targets. Growing awareness and better understanding of the importance of evaluating the performance of Civil Servants (PNS) in an effective and sustainable manner in the District of Girian and how the performance of PNS is seen from work productivity which has basic dimensions, namely Attitude, Ability and Work Spirit. The method used is a qualitative research method. The research location is the Girian District Office, Bitung City, with the focus of the research, namely the Performance Assessment System for Civil Servants (PNS) of Girian District, Bitung City. The results of this study indicate that 1) From the attitude aspect, the performance of the District Civil Servants is good, they are able to communicate well with the community; 2) From the aspect of Capability, the performance of District Civil Servants is still lacking; 3) From the aspect of work enthusiasm, the performance of district civil servants is still minimal. The factors that hinder the performance of civil servants in the District of Girian are 1) work motivation is still lacking, so that it can affect the community in community involvement in community activities; 2) Did not receive training and development so that the District Civil Servants did not know what to do when they were appointed as District Civil Servants; 3) The average age of the District Civil Servants is 50 years; 4) Existing regulations change rapidly; 5) Technical agencies are still minimal in providing socialization regarding the latest regulations.
The Implementation of Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT): A Case Study of Apela Satu Sub-District, Ranowulu District, Bitung City
Authors: Pangemanan Sandra Elisabeth , Dilapanga Abdulrahman , Mamonto Fitri
Published: July 2023

This research is motivated by the government program known as the Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT) in Apela Satu sub-district, Ranowulu district, Bitung city. This assistance program has been implemented since 2017, initially known as the Family Welfare Program (RASTRA). The distribution process of BPNT is done in a non-cash manner with the aim of fulfilling the 6 Ts criteria: Targeted, Administrative Accuracy, Timeliness, Targeted Beneficiaries, Benefits Accuracy, and Quality Accuracy. However, it has been found in the field that some economically capable individuals are still registered as beneficiaries, while there are economically disadvantaged individuals who are not registered as recipients. This situation does not meet one of the 6 Ts criteria, which is targeting accuracy. The research methodology used in this study is qualitative, which formulates the discussion results using descriptive data. The data is obtained through field observations, directly observing the lives of the aid recipients, documentation, and interviews. The purpose of this research is to understand the implementation of the Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT). The results of the discussion and analysis of this research indicate that the implementation of BPNT is structurally implemented and contributes to the economic well-being and food sufficiency of the beneficiary community.
Big Data Analytics: A Catalyst for Digital Transformation in e-Government
Authors: Vasilopoulou Christina , Theodorakopoulos Leonidas , Giotopoulos Konstantinos
Published: July 2023

This paper explores the role of Big Data Analytics (BDA) in e-Government and how it can act as a catalyst for digital transformation. The paper begins by defining e-Government and digital transformation, and then moves on to explain the concept of BDA. The benefits of using BDA in e-Government are then discussed, such as data-driven decision-making and improved citizen engagement. However, there are also challenges to consider, including privacy and security concerns and a lack of skilled professionals. The essay provides case studies of governments that have successfully used BDA to transform their operations and service delivery. In conclusion, BDA has the potential to transform e-Government, but governments must invest in this technology and address the challenges associated with its implementation.
A Study of Drug Abuse Prevention and Law Enforcement in Indonesia From The Persperctive of Social Control and Neurocriminology
Authors: Pratiwi Utari Dwi , Hanita Margaretha , Iskandar Kurniawaty
Published: July 2023

Indonesia as a good market and good price, meaning that Indonesia is considered a good market and also has good business prospects for the circulation of these prohibited goods. Drug cases during the COVID-19 pandemic have increased significantly. Drug dealers take advantage of the momentum of the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing drugs in Indonesia. Innovation is needed in the current narcotics problem. This research aims to describe the situation and conditions of drug abuse in Indonesia during the COVID Pandemic, the criminalization of drug abuse in the perspective of neurocriminology and the prevention of drug abuse in the inherent supervision of the community. The writing method uses a qualitative method with a literature study model. The results show that neurocriminology can be used in sentencing drug abusers for rehabilitation while social control theory can be used in prevention efforts involving the community.