bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Training Needs Analysis on the Competencies of the Senior High School Teachers in Surigao Del Norte National High School
Authors: Cabañero Frezie
Published: October 2024

This study assessed the training needs and competencies of Senior High School teachers at Surigao del Norte National High School (SNNHS). Using quantitative-descriptive methodologies, it examined the teachers' competencies in pedagogical, technological, content, and cognitive skills and explored whether demographic factors such as sex, age, civil status, educational attainment, years of teaching, and the number of trainings attended influenced these competencies. The findings showed that teachers were generally perceived as highly competent across all skill areas. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in teacher competencies based on demographic or professional factors. These results suggest that factors such as sex, educational attainment, and teaching experience do not significantly impact the competencies of Senior High School teachers in this context. Further research is recommended to validate these findings in other settings or to explore additional factors that may affect teacher competencies.
Understanding Ischemic Stroke: Symptoms, Risks, and the Importance of Timely Intervention
Authors: Karki Aakriti , Manandhar Lumanti
Published: October 2024

An ischemic stroke transpires when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain becomes obstructed or constricted, leading to decreased blood flow to a particular area of the brain. The absence of blood circulation restricts the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain cells, resulting in their demise or impairment. The obstruction typically arises from a thrombus or other debris that impedes the flow of blood in the artery. Globally, stroke is the second leading cause of death responsible for approximately 11% total deaths. In the United States, an estimated 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke annually, and approximately 87% of these are ischemic strokes. A stroke can come on suddenly, and its effects can be devastating. If someone is suspected to be suffering from a stroke, it is important to call 911 or seek medical attention immediately. Time is of essence in the treatment of stroke.
Piedra y barro. La muralla de la ciudad vaccea de Cauca
Authors: Blanco García Juan Francisco
Published: October 2024

En julio de 2014, una excavación de urgencia apoyada por el CEVFW descubrió un lienzo de 17 metros de la muralla de la Cauca vaccea, datada a finales del siglo IV a. C.
PERBEDAAN HARGA TRANSAKSI DENGAN UANG ELEKTRONIK PERSPEKTIF FIKIH MUAMALAH KONTEMPORER
Authors: Tiady Rose
Published: October 2024

Seiring dengan pesatnya perkembangan teknologi, uang elektronik (e-money) menjadi salah satu contoh inovasi terkini. Uang elektronik merupakan alat pembayaran yang memerlukan setoran uang terlebih dahulu kepada penerbit, dan jumlah uang tersebut kemudian disimpan secara elektronik dalam media yang terdaftar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pelaksanaan sistem transaksi uang elektronik dan menilai keseimbangan harga dalam konteks fikih muamalah. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan normatif kualitatif, dan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui studi pustaka (library research). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem transaksi menggunakan uang elektronik sangat bermanfaat bagi masyarakat. Keuntungan yang diperoleh termasuk menghindari uang kembalian dengan pecahan kecil, mempercepat proses jual beli, serta memberikan kenyamanan karena tidak perlu membawa uang tunai dalam jumlah besar dan kemudahan dalam pengisian saldo. Dari perspektif muamalah kontemporer, perbedaan harga saat menggunakan uang elektronik untuk pemesanan jasa transportasi online tidak melanggar aturan yang dapat membatalkan sahnya transaksi, karena tarif yang berbeda sudah diinformasikan dengan jelas pada aplikasi saat transaksi dilakukan. Hal ini sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip harga dalam Islam dan mekanisme pasar syariah serta memenuhi syarat-syarat sahnya transaksi
PRAKTIK BAGI HASIL TERNAK KAMBING MENURUT AL-KHATIB AL- SYARBINI DALAM KITAB AL-IQNA
Authors: Agung Muhammad
Published: October 2024

Mudarabah adalah konsep dalam Islam yang mengacu pada bentuk kerjasama atau kontrak bagi hasil antara pemilik modal (rab al-mal) dan pengelola modal (mudharib), dengan syarat dan rukun tertentu yang harus dipatuhi. Namun, sistem bagi hasil ternak kambing, yang dikenal sebagai Maparo, yang diterapkan oleh masyarakat Desa Sukarame Kecamatan Sukanagara, bertentangan dengan teori akad mudarabah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami sistem bagi hasil ternak kambing di Desa Sukarame dan mengevaluasi pandangan Al-Khatib Al-Syarbini dalam Kitab Al-Iqna mengenai sistem bagi hasil ternak kambing di desa tersebut. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data melibatkan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi di lokasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tiga jenis sistem maparo kambing di Desa Sukarame: maparo anak, maparo bati, dan maparo daging. Sistem-sistem ini ditentukan berdasarkan modal awal yang diberikan oleh pemilik kambing (pemodal) dan kesepakatan antara kedua belah pihak saat awal akad. Namun, dalam praktiknya, Ras al-Mal (modal) tidak sepenuhnya disediakan oleh pemilik modal, seperti penyediaan tempat untuk kambing, dan amal yang dilakukan oleh pihak amil tidak sepenuhnya untuk tijarah. Menurut Imam Al-Khatib Al-Syarbini, pelaksanaan kerjasama ternak kambing di Desa Sukarame ini tidak sah, meskipun sesuai dengan rukun mudarabah, karena sistem maparo kambing ini belum sepenuhnya memenuhi syarat-syarat rukun mudarabah, khususnya terkait modal awal, pekerjaan, dan pembagian keuntungan
TINJAUAN FIKIH TAS’IR MENURUT SAYYID SABIQ TERHADAP PENETAPAN TARIF AIR MINUM PERUMDAM TIRTA MUKTI KAB : CIANJUR
Authors: Hadi Sofwan
Published: October 2024

Penetapan Tarif Air Minum Tirta Mukti Kab : Cianjur diserahkan kepada Bupati selaku komisaris utama Perusahaan umum Daerah Air Minum Tirta Mukti. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui tinjauan Fikih Tas'ir menurut Sayyid Sabiq terhadap penetapan tarif air minum Perumdam Tirta Mukti Kab : Cianjur. penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. teori yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini tinjauan fikih tas'ir sayyid sabiq dan pendekatannya menggunakan studi kasus. penelitian ini menghasilkan kesimpulan, bahwa penetapan tarifair minum menurut fikih tas'ir sayyid sabiq itu diperbolehkan dengan tidak memberatkan masyarakat dan untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kepada masyaakat dengan tujuan  untuk memelihara kemaslahatan
Gawad Kalinga: An assessment of the community extension program
Authors: Dayalo Emmanuel , Potato Eimee
Published: October 2024

The study was conducted in Gawad Kalinga Village, Milibili Roxas City, as an adopted community of the College of Education-CapSU Roxas City Main Campus during the academic years 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020 to assess the development of the beneficiaries of the extension program through literacy and value formation. The study used experimental, qualitative, interview, and descriptive methods of research. Beneficiaries of the extension program were the 42 GK kids known as Sibol (ages 4 to 10 years old). The trainers consisted of students from various majors and faculty members at the College of Education. As to the literacy skills of the GK Sibol kids, results indicated that there was an improvement comparing before and after the intervention of the extension program. In listening skills, from low (2.60 mean) to high (4.06 mean); speaking skills of the beneficiaries became average (2.77 mean) from a low level (2.31); reading skill improved from low level (2.20) to high (5.15 mean); and writing skill was greatly improved from low level (2.30 mean) to a very high level (4.31 mean). Generally, the results revealed that from a low level of literacy skills, through the literacy program implementation, it resulted in a high level of (3.83 mean) progress among beneficiaries. Generally, results indicated that there was an improvement on the literacy skills measured among participants in the implementation of the extension program. The challenges encountered upon the conduct of the extension were the following: funds, transportation, distance of the school from CapSU, weather, schedule and time, and attendance among participants. Lastly, there are learnings that surfaced throughout the conduct of the program.
MAKTABGACHA YOSHDAGI BOLALARDA KREATIV QOBILYATLARNI RIVOJLANTIRISHNING PSIXOLOGIK ASOSLARI
Authors: Xudaybergenova Guliston
Published: October 2024

This article presents reflections on the development of creative thinking and creative abilities in preschool children. We are talking about the influence of creative abilities on children's thinking and its significance.
AMERIKA ADABIYOTIDA OBRAZ TASVIRINING IFODALANISHI
Authors: Mamanabiyeva Shaxrizoda
Published: October 2024

In this article, the representation of the image in American literature, how the inner world, personality, feelings and inner world of the characters in the works are revealed, with examples from American literature.
THEORETICAL INFLUENCES ON PHRASEOLOGY IN MODERN LINGUISTICS
Authors: Usmanov Farruh
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the specifics of the phraseology in English, the factors of formation, and the relation to literary language norms. It aims to interpret specification of simple verbal phrases, their formation reasons and their relationship to literary language norms. In article is also analyzed the theories of phraseology, using them in practical examples of everyday usage
EFEKTIVITAS MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK DENGAN CISCO PACKET TRACER PADA MATERI MENDESAIN JARINGAN LOKAL
Authors: Fauziyah Kunny , Maulana Indra
Published: October 2024

Rendahnya hasil belajar siswa kelas XI MAN 4 Cirebon pada materi Jaringan Dasar memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap tingkat keberhasilan proses belajar mengajar. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya peningkatan metode pembelajaran agar dapat lebih memotivasi siswa untuk aktif terlibat dalam proses belajar. Selain itu, rendahnya hasil belajar juga bisa dipengaruhi oleh kurangnya peralatan untuk kegiatan praktikum, sebagaimana disebutkan sebelumnya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode penelitian eksperimen, sedangkan desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu quasi experimental design. Dalam desain ini terdapat dua kelompok yang digunakan sebagai subjek penelitian, yaitu kelompok eksperimen dankelompok kontrol. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI MAN 4 Cirebon yang mendapatkan materi pembelajaran Jaringan Dasar. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan menggunakan teknik Sampling Purposive, Dalam penelitian ini pertimbangan yang dilakukan adalah dengan mengambil kelas yang mempunyai jumlah siswa sama banyak. Berdasarkan uji Levene yang dilakukan menggunakan data hasil belajar pada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol diperoleh nilai sig. yaitu; 0,958 berdasarkan mean, 0,990 berdasarkan median, 0,990 berdasarkan median with adjusted df dan 0,978 berdasarkan trimmed mean. Karena nilai sig. uji lebih besar dari taraf signifikansi 0.05 maka H0 diterima. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa variansi data pada kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol adalah homogen atau sampel berasal dari populasi yang homogen. Berdasarkan uji independent sample t test nilai sig. (2- tailed) hasil belajar adalah <0,000. Karena signifikansi uji lebih kecil dari taraf sig. 0.05 maka H0 ditolak. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh signifikan pembelajaran berbasis projek menggunakan cisco packet tracer untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas XI MAN 4 Cirebon
OS JOGOS MATEMÁTICOS: ESTRATÉGIA PEDAGÓGICA PARA RESOLUÇÃO DE PROBLEMAS NO PROCESSO DE APRENDIZAGEM, DA ESCOLA ESTADUAL ANA NEIRE MARQUES DA SILVA, MANAUS, 2020.
Authors: Lima Maria De Nazaré Wesen Pinto De
Published: October 2024

O Ensino de Matemática é considerado algo muito complexo por um grande  quantitativo de alunos, sejam eles das séries iniciais ou finais do ensino fundamental,  sejam do ensino médio, sejam os acadêmicos das licenciaturas de Exatas, é o  famoso “bicho de sete cabeças”. Eles consideram a Matemática ensinada nas  escolas muito complexa, muitos temem a disciplina, não conseguem criar empatia  por ela, são muitas fórmulas, deixando-os intimidados. Talvez por sua “opulência” ou  pelas metodologias utilizadas pelos professores em sala de aula que preferem as  aulas tradicionais para a aplicabilidade dos conteúdos a serem ministrados, a  matemática continua a amedrontar centenas de alunos país a fora. Assim, este estudo  está ancorado na problemática diária que envolve situações inquietantes, como por  exemplo, o desestímulo de uma parcela significativa dos alunos, a deficiência no  desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades matemáticas, o que despertou a  curiosidade em investigar com maior aprofundamento sobre a temática “Os Jogos  Matemáticos: Estratégia Pedagógica para Resolução de Problemas no Processo de  Aprendizagem, da Escola Estadual Ana Neire Marques da Silva, Manaus, 2020”.  Diante desse cenário, esta pesquisa se insere na concepção da educação lúdica  como estratégia de motivação para aprendizagem, envolvendo os jogos  matemáticos como atividades pedagógicas que proporcionarão aos estudantes  novas formas de “aprender e gostar de Matemática”, o “aprender brincando” para  resolução de problemas no cotidiano, como forma de saber científico e  desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades. Assim, a fim de contribuir com o  processo educacional dos alunos do 6º ano, turno matutino, da Escola Estadual Ana  Neire Marques da Silva, no que tange aos jogos matemáticos como estratégica para  solucionar problemas de adição, subtração, multiplicação e divisão o presente  estudo propôs como objetivo geral: Analisar as contribuições, os desafios, as  dificuldades e as possibilidades educativas dos jogos matemáticos como estratégia  pedagógica motivadora no processo ensino-aprendizagem dos alunos do 6º ano, da  Escola Estadual Ana Neire Marques da Silva.
TÉCNICAS FISIOTERAPÊUTICAS NOS DIFERENTES NÍVEIS DE GRAVIDADE DA BRONQUIOLITE
Authors: Chiavegatti Gueila Cristina , Guedes Caroline de Oliveira , Kansão July , Müller Alessandra Bombarda
Published: October 2024

Acute viral bronchiolitis (AVB) is the main respiratory infection in children under two years, responsible for the highest number of hospital admissions in this age group in the winter period. It presents different levels of severity, with treatment varying according to the severity of each frame, however, there is still no consensus on the performance of physiotherapy. Objective: To identify and relate the physiotherapeutic techniques used in the different levels of AVB severity. Method: A prospective, observational, cross-sectional study conducted in a public hospital of medium complexity in the metropolitan region of the south of the country. Neonatal characteristics of the child and the physiotherapeutic techniques performed were associated with the severity level of respiratory dysfunction. Results: The sample consisted of 31 infants, with a higher prevalence of males (64.5%) and moderate severity of AVB (51.4%), according to the instrument adopted for evaluation (Wood-Downes scale modified by Ferrés). Increased expiratory flow, associated with thoracic compression and decompression maneuvers, were the most used physiotherapeutic techniques (35.5%). There was no statistically significant difference in the association between bronchiolitis conduct and severity, possibly because the sample did not include serious cases. However, the relationship between initial pulmonary auscultation and techniques used (p=0.04) was observed. Conclusion: The choice of the physiotherapeutic techniques adopted was based on the findings of the initial pulmonary auscultation and not only on the characteristics of the disease. Despite consistency in intervention, as advocated in international consensus and recommendations, conventional techniques without scientific evidence were also used.
ALÉM DAS MARCAS: UMA ANÁLISE CRÍTICA DAS TEORIAS DE CESARE LOMBROSO SOBRE AS CARACTERÍSTICAS FÍSICAS E SUA RELEVÂNCIA NA CRIMINOLOGIA CONTEMPORÂNEA
Authors: Carvalho Estefani de , Karvat Jaciel Santos
Published: October 2024

This scientific article investigates the evolution and contemporary relevance of Cesare Lombroso's theories, with emphasis on his proposals on the relationship between physical characteristics and criminal behavior. The theory of the born criminal, proposed by Lombroso, which suggests that certain physical characteristics could indicate an innate predisposition to criminal behavior, is critically examined. The objective is to evaluate the validity of these ideas, exploring whether there is a significant correlation between physical characteristics and propensity for crime, as suggested by Lombroso. To this end, historical materials on Lombroso and his criminological school were reviewed, as well as contemporary studies on the influence of biological factors on criminal behavior. The methodology included a critical analysis of academic and historical literature. The results indicate that while Lombroso's ideas were pioneering, they have been widely discredited due to their biological determinism and the lack of conclusive evidence linking specific physical characteristics to criminal behavior. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding the historical impact of these theories and the advancement of criminology towards a more balanced approach, considering both genetic and environmental factors. In conclusion, the work emphasizes the need for a critical analysis of Lombroso's theories and suggests that current criminology should integrate a more holistic and scientific perspective on the causality of criminal behavior.
TRANSTORNO DISMÓRFICO CORPORAL:UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DO INSUSTENTÁVEL PESO DA BELEZA
Authors: Tavares Thamara Layse Parente de Pinho , Tavares Thamyris Mohara Parente de Pinho , Cunha Gilmara Linhares da Silva
Published: October 2024

This article explores the relationship between social media use and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), contextualizing the increase in dissatisfaction with body image in an increasingly connected society. The objective was to understand the impact and influence of the search for beauty standards imposed by social media in relation to body dysmorphic disorder. The methodology used was an integrative literature review; the research was carried out through articles published in the last 10 years, in the PubMed, SciELO and Google Scholar databases; the search and selection path of the articles was arranged in an adapted flowchart. Four articles were included for the review and the results are presented in a summary table with the main elements of the studies. The discussion held understood that there is a strong correlation between the intensive use of social networks and the intensification of concerns about appearance, especially in relation to the face and belly. The discussions also revealed that the use of image-centered social media, such as Instagram and Snapchat, influences the perception of appearance, exacerbates comparative behaviors and fosters dysmorphic behaviors, and that constant exposure to idealized aesthetic standards and the use of filters and effects on published images contribute to increased body dissatisfaction with the consequent search for surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. It was concluded that social media significantly influences the intensification of BDD, impacting individuals’ quality of life in the areas of physical and emotional health and social and professional relationships.
O CUMPRIMENTO PROVISÓRIO DA PENA E OS IMPACTOS NA EXECUÇÃO CIVIL: A INCOERÊNCIA DE UM SISTEMA MAIS PROTETIVO AO PATRIMÔNIO DO QUE À LIBERDADE.
Authors: Silva João Vitor Ferreira da
Published: October 2024

This paper seeks to make a critical analysis of the guarantees involving the provisional execution of the sentence with the exhaustion of the second instance, confronting them with those existing in the Brazilian Civil Procedure and, at the same time, showing how the patrimony has been better protected than the Liberty.
ESTUDO COMPARATIVO DE VIABILIDADE DE UM SEGUIDOR SOLAR DE BAIXO CUSTO PARA FINS RESIDENCIAIS
Authors: Neto Lázaro de Almeida da Silva , Santos Debora Oliveira Cereijo dos , Sato Eduardo de Andrade Dallara , Amorim João Lucas Dutra , Cruz Lucas Alef Guerra , Santos Adriano Machado dos
Published: October 2024

A busca por fontes de energia sustentáveis têm levado a um crescimento expressivo na adoção de sistemas solares fotovoltaicos, destacando-se dois modelos principais: trackers solares fotovoltaicos e estruturas solares fixas. Ambos visam converter a luz solar em eletricidade, mas suas abordagens diferem significativamente, apresentando vantagens e desafios distintos. Um dos pontos centrais no debate é a eficiência energética. Os trackers solares, ao incorporarem mecanismos de rastreamento solar, conseguem otimizar a captura de luz ao longo do dia, proporcionando um aumento significativo na produção de energia em comparação com as estruturas fixas. Essa eficiência, no entanto, vem acompanhada de um custo inicial mais elevado, tornando crucial a análise do retorno sobre investimento em projetos de grande escala. Os custos iniciais elevados dos trackers solares contrastam com a abordagem mais simples e acessível das estruturas solares fixas. Essas estruturas, embora menos eficientes em termos de rastreamento solar, apresentam-se como uma opção mais viável em projetos de menor porte, permitindo uma entrada mais fácil no mercado de energia solar. A relação custo-benefício torna-se, portanto, um fator determinante na escolha entre essas tecnologias. Outro aspecto crucial é a manutenção dos sistemas ao longo do tempo. Os trackers solares, devido à presença de componentes móveis, demandam uma manutenção mais frequente, o que pode impactar os custos operacionais. Em contrapartida, as estruturas fixas oferecem uma solução mais robusta e de menor complexidade, resultando em menores despesas de manutenção ao longo da vida útil do sistema. A adaptação ao clima local também desempenha um papel importante na escolha entre trackers e estruturas solares fixas. Enquanto os trackers se destacam em regiões com grande variação na posição solar ao longo do dia, as estruturas fixas são mais adequadas para climas estáveis, onde a previsibilidade é um fator determinante. A durabilidade das instalações é uma preocupação crescente, e aqui as estruturas fixas levam vantagem. Com menos peças móveis suscetíveis ao desgaste, esses sistemas tendem a ter uma vida útil mais longa, proporcionando uma opção mais sustentável a longo prazo. Em última análise, a escolha entre trackers solares fotovoltaicos e estruturas solares fixas depende de uma análise cuidadosa das necessidades específicas de cada projeto. Projetos de grande escala podem se beneficiar significativamente dos trackers, enquanto empreendimentos menores podem encontrar na simplicidade e acessibilidade das estruturas fixas uma solução mais adequada. O setor de energia solar continua a evoluir, e a diversidade de opções disponíveis reflete a busca constante por soluções eficientes, sustentáveis e adaptáveis às demandas do mercado e do meio ambiente.
O IMPACTO DA JUDICIALIZAÇÃO NOS SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE SUPLEMENTAR NO ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA
Authors: Coutinho Julyana Enilce do Casal , Oliveira Raiane Thamine Arruda de , Nobre Chimene Kuhn
Published: October 2024

A judicialização nos serviços de saúde suplementar no estado de Rondônia reflete um fenômeno observado em todo o Brasil, onde os cidadãos recorrem ao Poder Judiciário para garantir o acesso a tratamentos, procedimentos médicos ou medicamentos negados pelos planos de saúde. Na maioria dos pleitos judiciais feitos pelos beneficiários, são requisitadas indenizações por danos morais, procedimentos não contemplados no contrato, materiais e medicamentos de alto custo, o que aumenta ainda mais o ônus de cada processo. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o impacto da judicialização nos serviços de saúde suplementar no estado de Rondônia, destacando a necessidade de uma abordagem integrada e colaborativa entre os diversos atores envolvidos para garantir o acesso equitativo, sustentável e de qualidade à saúde para todos os cidadãos. A abordagem metodológica é qualitativa, utilizando-se como fonte de dados: artigos científicos, Scielo, Google acadêmico, que possuem autoria e publicação validada, bem como dados extraídos do sistema de informação do Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ) e pesquisa subsidiária no Consultor Jurídico (Conjur). Para expor o Impacto da Judicialização nos Serviços de Saúde Suplementar no estado de Rondônia, sendo estes dados constituídos dos casos judicializados, no período de janeiro de 2021 a janeiro de 2023. A análise revela que o aumento considerável da judicialização tem sobrecarregado o sistema judiciário e elevado os custos dos planos de saúde, afetando a acessibilidade e a sustentabilidade do setor.
Ayurveda heals - Virechana for wound healing with special reference to Shareerika (Pittaja) Vrana: A case report
Authors: Khandelwal Dhriti , Dogra Rahul , Shivani AC , Warma Shyam Purushottam , Rao Prasanna Narasimha
Published: October 2024

Shareerika Vrana also called as Nija Vrana are said to be result of Doshopaplava (Dosha dushti) and are Kashta Sadhya as compared to Sadyo Vrana. A 43 years old female patient approached outpatient department with chief complaints of a non-healing wound in the both of her feet at the dorsal aspect associated with pain, discharge & burning sensation. On examination it was analyzed as Shareerika (Pittaja) Vrana (non-healing ulcer). Patient was treated with classical Ayurveda therapeutic measures, Shodhana Karma (Virechana Karma), & Ropana Karma (Bahya and Abhyantara), which included daily dressing with Jatyadi Taila along with Triphala guggulu & Gandhaka rasayana internally. A remarkable improvement in the condition of the wound is observed with significant healing during treatment period with complete healing in 7 days post Virechana Karma. In this study, an attempt is made to prove the role of Virechana in Wound Healing with special reference to Shareerika Vrana.
Keywords: Shareerika Vrana, Virechana Karma, Shashthi Upakrama, Ropana karma
Navigating Change: Keys to Organizational Agility, Innovation, and Impact
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: October 2024

In his compelling new book, Navigating Change: Keys to Organizational Agility, Innovation, and Impact, leadership expert Dr. Jonathan H. Westover offers evidence-based strategies to help organizations and leaders successfully navigate today's rapidly changing landscape. Drawing on the latest research across four critical domains—leadership development, organizational culture, future of work trends, and employee well-being—Westover discusses innovative solutions to pressing challenges like cultivating agile management skills, building trust and engagement, fostering diversity and inclusion, supporting remote work, leveraging new technologies, and more. Packed with real-world examples and actionable tools, the book guides readers in developing the adaptive capacities necessary to thrive amid ongoing disruption. Whether you lead a team or entire organization, Westover delivers practical insights to transform your culture, empower people, and maximize performance over the long run. For human resources professionals, executives, and any practitioners charged with driving organizational success, Navigating Change is an indispensable resource for navigating workforce trends, embracing change, and cementing your competitive advantage in uncertain times
Leading Beyond Limits: A Conceptual Framework for Success in the Volatile World
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: October 2024

This article presents a conceptual framework for leading beyond limits in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment. It argues that traditional leadership models are insufficient and organizations must cultivate expansive thinking, adaptive problem solving, empowering leadership, and trust-based, agile cultures. Expansive thinking involves envisioning possibilities beyond norms through cognitive flexibility and creative problem solving. Adaptive problem solving enables agility through problem identification, solution generation, and implementation with openness to change. Empowering leadership develops trust, shares power, and recognizes grassroots contributions to problem solve autonomously. High-trust cultures lower coordination costs, boost innovation, and allow risk-taking without fear through psychological safety and continuous adaptation. The framework is grounded in research and practical examples, such as how Whole Foods, Ford, GitHub, and 3M demonstrated beyond-limits leadership amid crises. The author contends mastering these constructs will empower extraordinary results by unleashing human potential amid ongoing industry transformation.
The Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Achieving Sustainable
Authors: Hamoudi Kawakib Aziz
Published: October 2024

This research seeks to reveal the role of entrepreneurial leadership as an independent variable with its four elements (strategic vision, creativity, principle, investment of opportunities ) in achieving sustainable development as a dependent variable. Recognizing the importance of these topics discussed because of their effects on the individual and the organization, and to achieve this goal and the importance of the expected results from the field studied, the questionnaire was used as a basic tool for collecting data that was distributed to members of the research sample of administrative leaders who hold administrative positions in a number of colleges. The number of ( 32 ) covered ( 15) paragraphs for measurement. The research problem was framed by a set of questions that contribute to determining the relationship and impact, and to achieve the goal mentioned above. A hypothetical scheme was built that includes the two research variables. In light of this scheme, two main hypotheses were formulated. In order to verify these hypotheses, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical approach in addressing the research variables. The research reached conclusions, the most important of which is the presence of entrepreneurial leadership, which plays an important role in achieving sustainable development. The research concluded with a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the adoption of senior management to provide the basic elements of the concept of entrepreneurship and diagnose the enhanced positives to achieve sustainable development and find solutions to the negative situations that hinder its achievement.
Fragmented sovereignty: Iraq as a Model
Authors: Al-Arabawi Salah Hassan
Published: October 2024

The theory that the sovereignty is a single unite that cannot be divided has become outdated, or at least it is confined to the framework of a simple state, not a federal one. Sovereignty in the federal state can be divided into shares where the center and its regions each have a share. The new perspective is an American innovation as a result of its historical circumstances, where its states gathered to form a federal state, moving from Confederation to Federalism. In Iraq after its liberation in 2003, the form of the state became a new mode, more commensurate with federal mode. This gave sovereignty a new commensurate with the new perspective and the new form of the state. The relationship between the center in the region (Kurdstan) is not so good. Based on that , the researcher  in this paper aims to shed light on this issue in an attempt to discuss the limits of each other’s sovereignty without one of them encroaching on the other.
The Role of the International Community in Stopping the Zionist Aggression on the Gaza Strip
Authors: Nayef Saif , Saleh Rafal Iyad
Published: October 2024

On October 7, 2023, Hamas began its military operation, dubbed the "Al-Aqsa Flood," which consisted of a massive and intensive missile attack that included the launch of 5,000 rockets that Iron Dome failed to confront. It targeted Israeli settlements from Dimona in the south to Hod Hasharon in the north and Jerusalem in the east. In conjunction with the missile attack, it bypassed the Palestinian youth resistance, which is divided into 14 attacking groups by means of vehicles, bicycles and gliders on settlements and military sites of the Zionist occupation in the vicinity of 40 km in the Gaza envelope, thus bypassing the separation wall, which former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz described as "the smart defense marvel." Israel responded to the military operation with a devastating aerial bombardment to start its devastating war against Gaza.
Effect of Technological Innovation on Performance of the Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Kirimi Mbogori Moses , Moguche Abel
Published: October 2024

Technological innovation is a key factor in a firm’s competitiveness. It is unavoidable for firms which want to develop and maintain a competitive advantage and gain entry into new markets. The success of most firms majorly depends on efficient operational processes which result from more investments in technologies that enhance firm internal efficiencies. The objective of the study was to determine whether technological innovation affects the performance of the cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was guided by diffusion of innovation theory. It adopted descriptive research design. The target population was all the department heads in all the nine cement manufacturing firms. The total number of departments in all the firms was 79. All the 79 respondents were included in the study since the target population was small. Primary data was collected through closed-ended questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, specifically frequencies, percentages and means were used. Further, inferential statistics; that included the correlation and regression analysis were also used to assess the relationship between the study variables. The findings revealed that technological innovation positively and significantly affect performance of the cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study concluded that technological innovations have a positive and significant effect on performance of the cement manufacturing companies in Kenya. The cement manufacturing firms in Kenya need to strengthen their technological related innovations. It is therefore necessary for the cement manufacturing firms in Kenya to strengthen their technological related innovations. They should adopt integrated manufacturing management information system in their functional operations; embrace inter-organizational processes and collaborations, implement innovative technology in the production processes and come up with deliberate strategy of training and developing staff on technical skills. The results further point out the need for the cement manufacturing firms to automate systems and routine tasks, and need to embark on producing and utilizing online reports in order to reduce costs.
Influence of Relationship Management Process on Performance of Financial Market Intermediaries in Kenya
Authors: Gachibu Chege Dennis
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of relationship management process on performance of financial market intermediaries in Kenya. The study reviewed existing literature related to the study variables. The study adopted a cross sectional approach, with study population being 218 employees in 109 financial market intermediary firms. The study used a census approach. The study employed primary data. Primary data was collected through questionnaire. A pilot study was conducted to measure the research instruments reliability and validity. Descriptive and inferential analysis was conducted to analyze the data while multiple and simple regression analysis were used to measure firms’ performance as influenced by supply chain automation. The data was presented using tables, graphs and charts. The study findings revealed relationship management have positive and significant association with firm performance. Based on the findings the study concluded that relationship management processes influenced the performance of financial market intermediaries in Kenya. The study recommended that the financial intermediaries should fully automate their relationship management processes. This will lead to improvement of the firm’s performance. For instance, in a supply-chain network, there are multiple players including first, second, and third-tier suppliers, contract manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and retailers. These can however be broadly categorized as suppliers and customers. For successful supply chain operations and profitability, there is need for coordination between all these players in order to enhance efficiencies in forecasting demand, and hence conducting joint scheduling, and joint product development.
Effect of Project Planning on Implementation of Mobile Banking Projects in Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Wambui Mugo Damaris , Ngugi Lucy
Published: October 2024

Mobile banking technology has been widely implemented by commercial banks in Kenya as a tool for market penetration, without massive investment in physical infrastructure. The technology has been instrumental in serving a wide and ever-growing customer base with fast, efficient, and convenient quality services. Mobile banking has therefore become one of the key success factors in the banking industry as empirical evidence links its adoption to wide customer base and enhanced number of transactions. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of project planning on implementation of mobile banking project in commercial banks in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was mobile banking projects from six Tire one commercial banks in Nairobi County. The unit of observation comprised of 244 project officers. Stratified random sampling method was used to select 149 respondents. Primary data was obtained using semi- structured questionnaires. In analyzing qualitative data, thematic analysis was applied. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.  The results indicate that project planning and implementation of mobile banking project in commercial banks are directly and significantly associated (r=0.754, p=0.000). The study concluded that project planning has a direct and significant effect on project implementation. It is therefore imperative for commercial banks’ management to ensure proper planning within the organization, proper monitoring of mobile-banking projects, clear mobile-banking project deliverables and clear timeframes on achieving the mobile-banking projects objectives. These will result to improved mobile banking project implementation.
Entrepreneurial Competence and Growth of Micro-Small Enterprises in Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Muchiri Gathoni Barbara , Gichunge Evangeline , Mutegi Doreen
Published: October 2024

Micro and small enterprises sector in Kenya is characterized by high mortality rate, three out of five fail within the first few months of operation, over 60% fail each year; and most do not survive to their third anniversary. Despite the significance of entrepreneurial competence in small business, it is not clear the influence of entrepreneurial competence on growth micro and small enterprises. Therefore, this study assessed the effect of entrepreneurial competence on growth of micro and small enterprises in Kiambu County. The specific objectives were; to establish the effect of innovation competency, leadership competency, networking competency, and risk-taking competency on the growth of micro and small enterprises. Descriptive research design was used and data collected from 1274 micro and small enterprises owners or managers. Stratified random and simple sampling was used to arrive at 304 micro and small enterprises. The collection of data was done via questions emailed online by the researcher to micro and small enterprises owners. Descriptive measures and regression analysis were used to explain the relationship between variables. It was discovered that the majority of respondents used various innovative technologies in their businesses, including Mshwari and KCB-Mpesa mobile banking technology.  The findings also revealed that majority of micro and small enterprises have adopted various leadership competency facets such as results and performance-based traits, listening and engaging with workers, employee engagement (rewarding and facilitating their wellness), avoidance of unethical behavior (drugs and alcohol abuse), and supporting staff teamwork. As part of their network strategies, the majority of the respondents partnered up with other vendors for joint sales, approached former clients, and created multiple revenue streams. Cautious decision-making, taking manageable risks, careful risk analysis, and measured moves all had an effect on a company's growth. The study concluded that innovation, leadership, networking and risk-taking competencies have a positive and significant effect on growth of micro and small enterprises. The recommendation was that micro and small enterprises should embrace innovation competency as a means of enhancing their development, owners should improve their leadership skills, which, according to the results, is a critical component of firm growth and success, entrepreneurs should accept networking as a means of gaining a competitive edge and should follow risk-taking strategies by making calculated moves in their operations and carefully analyzing the available options in order to maximize their chances of landing on the best option.
Psychological Impact of Alcohol Abuse Disorder on Families in Ndumberi Town, Kiambu County
Authors: Gitau Andrew , Ireri Niceta , Omondi Alice
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to establish the psychological impact of alcohol abuse in Ndumberi Ward, Kiambu County. This study was guided by the Family Systems Theory by Murray Bowen. The research design for this study was descriptive research design. The target population was 1200 worshipers of PCEA Ndumberi. Simple random sampling was used as the sampling technique. The sample size for this study was 120 respondents. A questionnaire on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) - 21 Items was adopted. Frequency tables and means were used for data analysis on all quantitative data while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. The study findings indicated that the association between anxiety and family was statistically significant (p= 0.031<0.05). This suggested that anxiety as an indicator of psychological impact of alcohol use disorder significantly influences families. The study concluded that psychological impact of alcohol use disorder significantly influences families in Ndumberi Town, Kiambu County.
Effect of Financial Resource Allocation on Strategy Implementation in the Health Sector of Marsabit County
Authors: Godana Christine , Rintari Nancy , Moguche Abel
Published: October 2024

Strategic plan formulation in public hospitals or even in other firms is a time and resource-consuming exercise. Shelving formulated strategic plans become a cost on its own. Therefore, the translation of strategic plans into action is the most critical stage that drives an organization towards harnessing the benefits of strategy implementation. The idea of implementing strategic plans can be hampered by several factors that derail the entire implementation process in public hospitals or other firms in general. Therefore, this study assessed the effect of financial resource allocation on the implementation of strategic plans in public hospitals in Marsabit County. This study adopted a descriptive survey design and targeted employees in health in Marsabit County. A sample of 180 respondents were the key respondents. The study found financial resource allocation to have a positive and significant effect on the implementation of county health strategies. The county government needs to review health fund allocation concerning the success rate of health policy implementation. Additionally, respective health facilities and county health docket need to devise new techniques of generating revenue to increase their financial reservoir and capacity to be sufficient in actualizing health policies in the county.
Relationship Between Talent Management and Employee Retention in Selected Referral Hospitals in Kenya
Authors: Golicha Aden Roba , Moguche Abel , Rintari (PhD) Dr. Nancy
Published: October 2024

Employee retention is a major concern in an organization since it ensures an organization has in place strategies that are meant to keep an employee in an organization for the longest period possible. This paper sought to determine the relationship between talent management and employee retention in selected referral hospitals in Kenya. It was anchored on the human capital theory. The paper adopted a descriptive research design and targeted 107 respondents comprising human resource managers, and section heads from selected referral hospitals in Kenya. Census was done since the target population was manageable. Findings indicated that talent management and employee retention were positively and significantly related. The implication is that improving talent management would significantly improve employee retention in selected referral hospitals in Kenya. The recommendations were that employee coaching and mentorship programs should be implemented in referral hospitals that do not have them since they promote employee retention. Referral hospitals should also foster active collaboration across all areas within the company, according to the findings. They should also ensure that their organization offers employees a career path.
Change Management and Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Africa: A Case of Coca-Cola Central, East, and West Africa Headquarters
Authors: Mwangi Francis Ndung’u , Kinyua Dr. Lucy , Muriithi Dr. Jane
Published: October 2024

The implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning goes through a life cycle to ease the operations in an organization thus saving the organization on operational costs. Success in the accomplishment of the cycle can only be attained with full support from the leadership of the organization. The study aims to establish the effect of change management on the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems: the case of Coca-Cola Central, East, and West Africa headquarters. The study adopted the quantitative method and utilized a descriptive design. The target respondents were top-level managers, team leaders, and administrative staff. Data was collected using questionnaires. The data was processed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The study found that change management had a positive and statistically significant relationship with ERP implementation. The researcher recommends the need for keen consideration of change management during the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning.