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Understanding Void and Voidable Marriages in the Matrimonial Causes Act and the Holy Bible
Authors: Omodele Adeyemi Oyedele , Odunaike Dorcas A. , Dickson Theodore U.
Published: March 2024

The importance of marriage to human existence cannot be overemphasised. Marriage was the first institution created by God for comfortability and procreation of men and women. Many marriages were full of complexities which resulted in divorce, incompatibilities, dishonesty, prostitution, inconsistencies, and unrest. Therefore, the study comparatively analysed void and voidable marriages in the Matrimonial Causes Act and the Holy Bible. Historical and case study designs were adopted. Doctrinal method was used in data collection. The primary sources of data were the Holy Bible, Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), Matrimonial Act Cap M6; Matrimonial Causes Rules Cap 220, Laws of the Federation 2004; sources of secondary data were published textbooks, law reports, scholarly peer-reviewed journals, and articles. Data were content-analysed and presented thematically. Findings revealed that the Matrimonial Causes Act and Matrimonial Causes Rules being the laws and rules of marriages as constituted in usages and application are of biblical origin and founded on a Christian base. Many couples forced themselves into marriages without thinking of the consequences of being void or voidable marriages based on trying your luck. Matrimonial laws, rules, and the Holy Bible envisaged and prohibited void and voidable marriages. The study concluded that marriage was the first union God created. Intending couples should seek the face and God’s guidance before marriage. The study recommended that void and voidable marriages be avoided. Christians should attend church seminars on marriages before proposing to marry. Pastors should preach sermons on marriages which will expose members of the church to the intricacies of marriages.
Investigating Challenges and Effects of Students’ Low Enrolment on the Sustainability of Primary School Education in Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ikwelle, Anthonia Chika  , Ekwosianya, Martha Chinonye
Published: March 2024

The enrolment into primary schools in Nigeria has been low for several years now. The aim of this study is to examine the challenges and the effects of students’ low enrolment on sustainable primary school education in Eastern Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to gather primary data from one thousand and eight hundred teacher respondents of public primary schools in the region. The descriptive survey research design is employed. The gathered data were analysed using statistical mean. The results show that the socio-economic challenges of primary school students’ low enrolment include poverty, hunger, epidemics, parents’ inability to pay school fees, buy exercise books and other learning materials, the illness of a family member, early marriage and pregnancy, home services, gendered worldviews against sending female children to school, rituals, and culturally-insensitive education programmes. The effects of students’ low enrolment on primary school education include reduced efficiency in the school system, waste of human and material resources, thriving barriers to the child’s meaningful future, increased social vices, inadequate development of the individual’s potentialities, and barriers to employment and income. The study submits that primary school students’ low enrolment can be improved through the introduction of free transportation to school, free stipend for primary school children, practical school feeding programmes, free education, scholarships, and sustained effective monitoring and evaluation systems. It charges stakeholders and school management officials to be proactive and decisive on tackling the identified challenges by imbibing the aforementioned and other pragmatic measures.
Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions and Education Laws
Authors: Omodele Adeyemi Oyedele , Ahunanya Stella Ijeoma
Published: March 2024

The study investigated Nigeria’s tertiary institutions and education laws. Without education laws, tertiary institutions would be in a state of anarchy. The study is beneficial to students, members of academic communities, curriculum developers, education administrators, the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Federal/States Ministries of Education, and its parastatal. Historical and case study designs were adopted. The doctrinal method was used in data collection. The primary sources of data were the Education Ordinance 1887, Education Code 1903, Education Ordinance 1928, Education Ordinance 1916, Education Code 1926, Education Ordinance 1948, Education Act 1952, Education Edicts 1966-1979, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, Education Law 1999 and the Universal Basic Education Act 2004; sources of secondary data were published textbooks, scholarly peer-reviewed journals, and articles. Data were content-analysed, compared, contrasted, and presented thematically. The research findings were that students, academics, and non-academic members of staff of the schools should know education laws. The teaching of education laws should be a continuous exercise in all tertiary institutions. It was recommended that the NUC, the National Board of Technical Education, and the National Commission for Colleges of Education should introduce education laws as a course in the curriculum, to be registered for and passed by each student of the institutions before graduation. The management of the schools should train and retrain their students, academics, and non-academic members of staff on education laws regularly. Anybody who does anything contrary to the education laws of the institutions should face its consequences.
Comparative Analysis of Transformation Techniques to Reduce Multi-Collinearity Using Real GDP of Some Transport Variables that Contributes to Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Osunronbi Fatai Alani
Published: March 2024

This study was carried out to compare transformation techniques of reducing multi-collinearity in linear regression using real GDP of some transport variables that contributes to economic growth in Nigeria from 1991-2020. The multiple regression model was used to establish the mathematical relationship between real GDP as the dependent variable and road transport, rail and pipeline transport, water transport, air transport and post and courier service as independent variables. In this work, regression was carried out on the original data to compare the number of independent variables significant with the same data for which the presence of multi-collinearity was reduced using inverse transformation and regression repeated. The results showed that; for original data 1 variable is significant, R2 = 93% and the number of independent variables with high VIF that is above 10 are two (road transport and water transport). Furthermore, the result for the reduce multi-collinearity inverse transformation reviewed that 5 variables were significant, R2 =95.2% and the number of independent with high VIF that is above 10 is three (road transport, air transport and post and courier service). Conclusively, the result from inverse transformation gives the best, using R2 and significant variables as basis for comparison. However useful recommendation was given based on the findings.
Assessment of Water Quality for Irrigation of Some Selected Soils/Areas in Yola, Adamawa State, North East, Nigeria
Authors: Gulvi, H. I  , Job, P. E  , Kangare, B. J  , David, A  , Abdullahi, A. R  , Chidonku, B
Published: March 2024

The study was carried out to assess the quality of irrigation water in Yola, North-East Nigeria. The study area comprises five locations: Doubeli, Bajabure, Bwaranji, Lake Gerio, and Jabbore. One water sample was collected from each of the five locations to analyze the chemical properties of the water quality for irrigation purposes. The data generated data were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The coefficient of variation (CV) and Least Significant Difference (LSD) were used to separate the means at the (P< 0.05) level of significance to test the relationship between and within soil properties using Statistical Analysis System (SAS version 9) statistical software. Based on laboratory results, irrigation water across the five locations indicated a pH range from slightly acidic to neutral conditions (6.45 to 7.28). EC ranged from 0.13 to 0.28 d Sm-1, SAR ranged from 0.57 to 0.67 cmol (+)kg-1 and RSC, CO2-3, HCO-3 and Cl- contents were also low, ranging from 0.40 to 0.56 meq/l, 0.18 to 0.29 meq/l, 0.83 to 0.91 meq/l, and 145.94 to 168.56%,respectively. Hence, ANOVA for water quality showed that there was a highly significant difference between TDS (493.2**), Na (0.006**), SAR (0.003**), CO2-3 (0.003**), HCO-3(0.003**), RSC (0.009**) and Cl-(489.4**) across the locations, respectively. Although EC (0.006*) and Ca (0.075*) at (P <0.05) showed a significant difference in all five locations, pH and Mg did not show any significant difference across the five locations. However, the water in the study area is free from toxicity, and there is no danger of salinity. Therefore, it is suitable for irrigation and can be classified as good quality water.
Analysis of Students' Difficulty in Writing Beginnings in Class I Elementary School
Authors: Inayah Inayah , Kuntarto Eko , Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research is to describe students' difficulties in writing beginnings and the factors that influence students' difficulties in writing beginnings. This research was carried out at SD Negeri 83/I Bajubang. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type of research. The data collection techniques in this research used observation, interview and documentation techniques. The Miles and Huberman model data analysis techniques are data reduction, data presentation and data verification. The results of the research show that students' difficulties in starting writing in grade I elementary school are that they do not know the letters of the alphabet, students are too slow in writing, write letters backwards, there are letters left behind when writing, the distance between words is unstable, and the student's sitting position when writing not quite right. Factors that influence students' initial writing difficulties are students' lack of interest and motivation in learning, lack of focus in learning, lack of mentoring and support from parents.
Mejorando la Calidad de Vida de Pacientes Diabéticos Tipo II a través del Autocuidado en el Primer Nivel de Atención
Authors: Cedeño Holguín Dolores Mirella , Moreno Cobos María de los Ángeles , Quijije Ortega María Augusta , Loor Vega Miryam Patricia
Published: March 2024

La Diabetes Mellitus, en especial el tipo II, es una enfermedad crónica que afecta a millones de personas en todo el mundo. El autocuidado es una estrategia clave para manejar esta enfermedad y mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes. El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar cómo el autocuidado en el primer nivel de atención puede mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con DM tipo II en Manta, Manabí, Ecuador. Este estudio utilizará un enfoque mixto, combinando métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Los datos cuantitativos se recogerán a través de cuestionarios de autocuidado y calidad de vida, mientras que los datos cualitativos se recogerán a través de entrevistas en profundidad con los pacientes, la investigación se catalogó como explicativa, cuasi experimental, con un diseño longitudinal, la muestra fue de tipo censal y estuvo constituida por 61 pacientes que acuden al club de diabéticos de esta ciudad. Los resultados de nuestro estudio han proporcionado una comprensión más profunda de la importancia del autocuidado en el primer nivel de atención para los pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus tipo II. Hemos observado que el autocuidado puede tener un impacto significativo en la mejora de la calidad de vida de estos pacientes. De hecho, el 95,1% de los pacientes que demostraron buenas prácticas de autocuidado calificaron su calidad de vida entre aceptable y buena.
Dietary supplementation of a microencapsulated essential oil-organic acid blend with and without a protease affects performance, nutrient accretion, cecal microbiota, and circulatory biomarker concentrations in male broiler chickens
Authors: Chowdhury Kabir , Dhara Amrita Kumar , Dey Shivaji , Sarkar Anirvid , Tactacan Glenmer Bathan , Haldar Sudipto
Published: March 2024

The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of supplementation of a combination of a microencapsulated essential oil-organic acid (EO-OA) blend in diets of broiler chickens in absence or presence of an exogenous protease on performance and serum biomarker concentrations indicating small intestinal mucosal integrity. In a 42-days feeding trial, 800 male Cobb broiler chickens were divided into 8 treatments (10 replicates/treatment, n = 10 per replicate). The dietary treatments, formulated by supplementing the EO-OA and the protease enzyme to the basal diet, were, therefore, control(C), EO-OA 150 mg/kg diet (T1), EO-OA 300 mg/kg diet (T2), EO-OA 300 mg/kg diet up to 28 d followed by 3000 mg/kg diet till harvest (T3), C + protease 125 mg/kg diet (T4), T1 + protease 125 mg/kg diet (T5), T2 + protease 125 mg/kg diet(T6), T3 + protease 125 mg/kg diet (T7). The objective of adding the EO-OA at 3000 mg/kg diet in the T3 and T7 groups during the finishing stage was to ascertain if at a plethoric level of supplementation, the EO-OA could provide additional benefits when broiler chickens are exposed to several environmental and physiological stressor stimuli. EO-OA and protease had insignificant effect on body weight and feed conversion ratio. Protease alone increased carcass fat accretion during 14 - 42 d (P = 0.05). Serum D-lactate decreased when EO-OA in diet increased (P = 0.017) at 14 d. Irrespective of the dietary EO-OA level, serum D-lactate at 42 d decreased in the birds fed with the protease supplemented diets (main effect protease P = 0.025). Clostridium perfringens in caecal digesta at 42 d decreased due to protease supplementation (P = 0.049). Numbers of both Escherichia coli and Campylobacter jejuni in cecal digesta decreased by dietary EO-OA (P = 0.0001). Protease supplementation tended to decreased numbers of E. coli (P = 0.053) while significantly decreasing that of C. jejuni (P = 0.043). In this study EO-OA, with or without the protease, showed several beneficial effects which included reduction of potential pathogens in caeca, and a better nutrient accretion. The findings also revealed the possibility of modulating the intestinal microbiota through application of exogenous protease. The EO-OA and protease combinations may, therefore, be explored as an effective tool for growth promotion of broiler chickens in the post-antibiotic era.
Growth performance, tissue lipid composition and metabolism, health indices, and serum lipid chemistry of broiler chicken in response to dietary flaxseed and chromium
Authors: Mir Nasir Akbar , Tyagi Praveen K. , Begum Jubeda , Dev Kapil , Biswas Avishek , Gupta Sneh Lata , Tyagi Pramod K. , Sharma Divya , Deo Chandra , Mandal AB.
Published: March 2024

This study investigated growth performance, growth efficiency, lipid composition, lipid metabolism, health indices, and serum lipid chemistry of broiler chicken fed flaxseed meal (FSM) and Cr. Five dietary treatments were formulated – T1 (control), T2 (100 g FSM), T3 (100 g FSM + 0.5 ppm Cr), T4 (100 g FSM + 1.0 ppm Cr), and T5 (100 g FSM + 1.5 ppm Cr). Each treatment was assigned six replicate groups of day-old broiler chicks with eight birds in each.
Feeding of 100 g FSM exerted negative effects on the growth performance during starter phase only (0-3 weeks) and overall growth efficiency parameters in broiler chicken, whereas, Cr supplementation reversed these negative effects. 100 g FSM reduced abdominal fat in chicken and Cr supplementation linearly decreased it with minimum at 1.5 ppm Cr. Feeding of 100 g FSM favourably improved the activities of lipid metabolism enzymes which resulted in improved fatty acid profile and health indices of chicken meat. No significant effect of Cr supplementation was observed on lipid metabolism, fatty acid profile, and health indices of chicken meat. 100 g FSM decreased serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, cardiac risk ratio, atherogenic coefficient, and atherogenic index of plasma, whereas, Cr supplementation decreased these parameters linearly with increasing levels. Antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation were increased by FSM, whereas, Cr supplementation linearly decreased them with increasing levels; and inverse trend was observed in serum HDL cholesterol levels. This study concludes that feeding of 100 g FSM exert negative effects on growth performance of young chicken (0-3 weeks), favourably alter lipid metabolism which results in improved fatty acid profile and health indices of chicken meat. It improves the serum lipid profile and atherogenic indices in broiler chicken, but negatively affects the oxidative stability of lipids. However, Cr supplementation at 1.5 ppm level in diet successfully overcomes the negative effects of FSM feeding on growth performance and lipid oxidative stability.
Advancements of CRISPR/Cas9 technology and its value in antiviral therapeutics
Authors: Dev Kapil , Begum Jubeda , Mir Nasir Akbar , Kant Rajiv
Published: March 2024

CISPR/Cas9 system is a natural immune mechanism adopted by bacteria and archaea on exposure to invading phages and plasmids. The field of genome editing has been revolutionized with the advent of CRISPR/Cas9 technology. The CRISPR/Cas9 based gene editing has offered a promising therapeutic platform for many animal and human diseases, particularly viral diseases because viruses evolve constantly and hence escape vaccine-induced immunity. The targeted genome editing by RNA-guided nucleases is rapid, easy, economical, and efficient compared to previous editing technologies. It not only helps in the direct destruction of viruses, but also helps us understand the host-virus interactions, gene functions, and develop recombinant vaccines. It has been widely experimented in the field of antiviral therapy, starting with HIV in 2013 to SARS CoV-2 recently, with a series of modifications in structure and composition of CRISPR/Cas9 and delivery mechanisms to achieve the ever-increasing promising results. Herein, this review focused on the origin of CRISPR/Cas9 system, mechanism of action, advantages over existing gene-editing tools, its progress in antiviral therapy, vaccine development, delivery approaches, and challenges faced in the application of CRISPR/Cas9.
Freezing ability of two slow permeating cryoprotectants on rooster semen diluted with tris egg-yolk juice extender
Authors: Balogun Adedeji Suleimon , Narang Raman , Cheema Ranjna S , Dubey Prem Prakash , Dash Shakti kant , Kashyap Neeraj , Sahoo Saroj Kumar
Published: March 2024

Cryo-damage reduction with slow permeating cryoprotectants has been identified as a promising approach for poultry semen preservation. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of dimethylformamide (DMF), methylacetamide (MA), and their mixtures (DMF+MA) in the cryopreservation of rooster semen extended with tris quail egg-yolk (TEY) extender supplemented with orange or tomato juice. The extender was prepared by adding 25% of egg-yolk in tris buffer. 18% & 13% (v/v) DMF, MA, and (DMF+MA) were added to the extender constituting six treatments. Semen was collected from fifteen roosters of 35weeks of age by backstroke massage of mid abdomen followed by semen pooling. Pooled semen was divided into six fractions and two steps dilution was done. Extended semen samples were subjected to cryopreservation procedures and finally stored at -196 oC. After 48h, semen samples were thawed at 5oC and evaluated for motility, viability, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity. Effects of juices on TEY extended semen were further evaluated with 13% and 18% (DMF+MA). 15% of orange (O) and tomato (T) juices were supplemented to TEY extender. Same dilution, freezing and evaluation procedures were observed. Finally, fertility trials were conducted on the best treatments. The results revealed that 13% and 18% (DMF+MA) had significantly (P<0.05) higher motility, viability, and membrane integrity. TEYO-18% (DMF+MA), TEYO 13%(DMF+MA+O), and TEYT 13% (DMF+MA) had significantly (P<0.05) higher motility and membrane integrity compared to others. 100% fertility rate was also recorded for 13%(DMF+MA). It was concluded that 13% (DMF+MA) with or without juice supplementation is beneficial
Comparative analysis of canine genomes in terms of chromosomal perspectives
Authors: Tewari Shilpa , Mukhopadhyay Chandra shekhar
Published: March 2024

The most well-known pet and one of the first domesticated animals is the dog. There are around 400 different dog breeds worldwide. There are many different breeds, each with its unique set of features. The dog's euchromatic genome is predicted to be 2.31 to 2.47 billion base pairs in size, which is somewhat smaller than the human genome but comparable to the mouse genome. The mean value and standard error mean of chromosomal length of five exotic breeds are estimated in this study: Labrador, Basenji, Tasha-Boxer, Mischka German shepherd, and Zoey Great Dane. The total mean value of autosomes is 58266084.83 and the standard error mean is ± 1522688.95 for five exotic breeds of dogs. The corresponding mean values for the X and Y chromosomes were 121774056 and 3937623, respectively.
Farm animal welfare as a key element of sustainable food production
Authors: Sardar Muhammad Adil , Khan Muhammad Irtaza Ali , Salman Muhammad , Ullah Imran
Published: March 2024

This comprehensive review article explores the critical relationship between farm animal welfare and sustainable food production, addressing the growing awareness of the ethical, environmental, and economic implications of animal treatment in agriculture. Prioritizing farm animal welfare is not only a moral imperative but also a key element in achieving a truly sustainable and resilient food system. The study examines the challenges and opportunities associated with enhancing animal welfare practices and their profound impact on sustainability. It analyzes potential benefits and barriers for farmers, consumers, and society at large in adopting more ethical and humane food production practices. By addressing these issues, the article aims to foster a more sustainable food production system that promotes animal welfare, environmental conservation, and social responsibility. Emphasizing the importance of ethical treatment, the review discusses improved animal health and productivity, the environmental impact, consumer perspectives, and successful case studies that highlight the transformative potential of embracing farm animal welfare in shaping a compassionate, resilient, and sustainable food industry.
The role of veterinary research in human health promotion in South Asia
Authors: Pillai Vishnu Prasad Santhosh , Reji Sneha Aji
Published: March 2024

Veterinary science research has a leading role in promoting human health, in a One Health approach. In this review the public health challenges in the South Asian region were analyzed and the role of the veterinary sector in addressing them were highlighted. Livestock and livestock products research is integral to achieving food security and beating malnutrition. The veterinary public health domain encompassing zoonoses research, food safety, environmental health, and antimicrobial resistance research, is worthy of attention as it integrates animal and human health. Biomedical research is an exciting field that utilizes veterinary expertise to understand human diseases. Food security and safety, antimicrobial resistance, environmental pollution and climate change, and insufficient funds were described as major challenges faced by South Asian countries. Impressive prospects of veterinary science research to address these challenges were highlighted. Increasing awareness, better allocation of funds and One Health approach were enumerated as some recommendations to overcome the challenges. From a One Health perspective, veterinary science research has a notable role in addressing major public health issues in South Asian countries. Increased surveillance and optimized research could promote better public health and support economic growth in the South Asian region.
A comparative study of ensemble machine learning algorithms for brucellosis disease prediction
Authors: Tito Mokammel Hossain , Arifuzzaman Md. , Jannat Most Hoor E. , Rahman Md. Siddiqur , Sharmy Sayra Tasnin , Nasrin Alifa , Asaduzzaman M. , Ashrafuzzaman Md. , Prince Dipok Biswas , Asif Afzal Haq
Published: March 2024

Brucellosis, caused by Brucella spp., is a global public health concern, particularly in underdeveloped regions. Cattle, predominantly infected with B. abortus, encounter reproductive challenges, reduced productivity, and fertility issues. Effective control measures, including serological tests like iELISA (indirect Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay) are vital. This research harnesses machine learning techniques, encompassing AdaBoostM1, Vote, Bagging, and LogitBoost, to forecast Brucella infection in cattle, utilizing comprehensive data sourced from Qazvin, Iran. Detailed model descriptions are provided, highlighting AdaBoostM1 as the optimal choice, boasting a robust 75% correlation, low RMSE (Route Mean Square Error), MAE (Mean Absolute Error), and a commendable Kappa Statistics score of 0.4965. Ensemble machine learning demonstrates significant potential in Brucellosis prediction, adept at handling intricate datasets, and enhancing predictive accuracy. AdaBoostM1 stands out as the preferred model, offering valuable insights for Brucellosis prediction and contributing to the enhancement of disease control strategies.
Advancing vector-borne disease prediction through functional classifier integration: A novel approach for enhanced modeling
Authors: Tito Mokammel Hossain , Jannat Most Hoor E , Aktar Mst Tachhlima , Saha Barshon , Das Puja , Kawser Md. , Hossain Md. Arafat , Islam Md. Neyamul , Chohan Muhammad Shahzad , Khan Shahzad
Published: March 2024

This paper evaluates various machine learning models for predicting vector-borne diseases, focusing on performance metrics that reveal insights into their efficacy. The Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) model demonstrated the highest accuracy at 92%, surpassing the Simple Logistic (SL) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) models, which achieved 88% and 90.87% accuracy, respectively. Notably, the MLP model excelled in precision, recall, and F-Measure, indicating superior classification accuracy. Conversely, the SVM model exhibited noteworthy computational efficiency with the lowest processing time at 0.3 seconds, emphasizing its potential for real-time applications in public health interventions. In contrast, the Radial Basis Function Network (RBFN) lagged in accuracy and other metrics. The results underscore the trade-offs between accuracy and computational efficiency, emphasizing the need for a nuanced model selection. Considering the holistic evaluation, the SVM model emerged as a compelling choice, balancing high accuracy and efficient processing, making it promising for real-time public health applications. This study contributes valuable insights into machine learning model performance, emphasizing the importance of selecting models tailored to the specific needs of vector-borne disease prediction. As we confront emerging infectious diseases, the SVM model stands as an indispensable tool, supporting a proactive and data-driven approach to mitigate the global health impact of vector- borne diseases.
Desarrollo de habilidades pre-matemáticas del ahorro e inversión para estudiantes de 1er año de educación básica
Authors: Bravo Zambonino José María , Diaz Munoz Darío Javier , Constante Barragán María Fernanda , Arias Figueroa Roberto Carlos
Published: March 2024

Financial education is one of the most transcendental aspects in children’s education, since experts assure that children who understand how to manage their money have better opportunities to make adequate economic decisions throughout their lives, however, the current educational system does not contemplate it, therefore the Ministry of Education has proposed the insertion of Financial Education as a transversal knowledge from initial to third year of high school. The objective of the study is to analyze the relationship between the formation of pre-mathematical skills and the culture of saving and investment in the children of the Victoria Vásconez Cuvi Educational Unit. The research project was carried out under a qualitative-quantitative, descriptive-correlational and mixed design approach. Additionally, a ludic strategy was proposed for children to acquire healthy financial knowledge, concluding that it is essential to incorporate these teachings in the children’s educational process.
Estilos de liderazgo y comunicación asertiva de los docentes universitarios
Authors: Colmenares Mireya
Published: March 2024

This article aims to describe the relationship between leadership styles and assertive communication styles of university professors. Focused on quantitative research, positivist and descriptive paradigm, 63 teachers from the Initial Education Program of the Rafael María Baralt National Experimental University (UNERMB) were considered. The data collection technique was the survey and the instrument was the questionnaire with the Likert Scale. As a result, in the UNERMB Initial Education Program they are always considered, that is, they always have skills and characteristics that allow them to influence others and guide a group towards achieving common objectives. It is concluded that, regarding Leadership and Assertive Communication Styles, there is a moderately positive correlation between this dimension and assertive communication in the Initial Education Program of the UNERMB, Venezuela, the Rho coefficient (S) 0.210 is demonstrated, with a level of significance 0.001, the same as being < 0.05.
Cultura organizacional. Percepción de los profesionales de enfermería
Authors: Colón Lizbeth , Diaz Margelys
Published: March 2024

The objective of this research was to determine the organizational culture of nursing professionals assigned to the hospitalization service in a private healthcare institution. It is a descriptive research, with a cross-sectional field design. The population was made up of 34 nursing professionals, no sampling was carried out. To collect data, the survey technique was used and the instrument was a 33-item questionnaire with the possibility of responding on a Likert scale. Validity was carried out with a Hospital Management Expert Judgment and reliability reached a value of 0.92 using Cronbach’s Alpha index. The results were obtained that nursing professionals obtain a high degree of agreement regarding the symbolic, structural and behavioral manifestations that are part of the organizational culture of the healthcare center. It is concluded that organizational culture is perceived as a cultural system necessary to reinforce beliefs, direct behavior, establish performance expectations and the motivation to meet them in institutions.
Optimización del servicio para mitigar la congestión vehicular
Authors: Maldonado Ballesteros Jhonny Bryan
Published: March 2024

Vehicular congestion occurs when the volume of traffic or the normal distribution of transportation generates a demand for space greater than that available. The objective of this study was to propose improvements in service levels to reduce vehicle congestion at the intersection of Tinkuy - Canada - H. Vásquez - Independencia avenue, in the city of Potosí. It was developed through a quantitative approach, a type of descriptive research and a field design, the information was collected through the observation technique and as an instrument a vehicle capacity record, the object of study is engineering. of urban traffic, the level of vehicular service is identified as a field of action. The results showed that currently the described intersection has a service level “C”. In addition, alternatives were analyzed to improve the service levels of the intersection, and the third was selected, which proposes the incorporation of a new roundabout at the intersection.
Peranan Digital Marketing dan Komunikasi Interpersonal dalam Meningkatkan Kepuasan Nasabah PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (PERSERO) Tbk Cabang Padang pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Nofrisa Rumia
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh digital marketing dan komunikasi interpersonal dalam meningkatkan kepuasan nasabah di Bank Negara Indonesia Cabang Padang di masa pandemi Covid-19. Jumlah sampel yang diteliti sebanyak 100 nasabah. Berdasarkan uji regresi linier berganda, setiap peningkatan pemasaran digital akan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan. Berdasarkan uji regresi linier berganda, setiap peningkatan komunikasi interpersonal akan meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan. Hasil uji parsial untuk variabel digital marketing dimana digital marketing berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Berdasarkan uji parsial untuk variabel komunikasi interpersonal dimana komunikasi interpersonal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Berdasarkan uji F simultan, variabel pemasaran digital dan komunikasi interpersonal memiliki efek bersama atau keseluruhan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Besarnya kemampuan variabel digital marketing dan komunikasi interpersonal dalam menjelaskan variabel kepuasan pelanggan adalah 80%, sedangkan 20% sisanya dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel lain di luar model penelitian.
Enhancing Green Supply Chain Resilience and Competitive Performance Through Open Innovation and Digital Innovations
Authors: Rashid Ahras , Shah Adeel , Khan Sherbaz
Published: March 2024

This research delves into how green supply chain practices, open innovation, and digital innovations collectively enhance supply chain resilience and market competitiveness amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study uses a comprehensive mixed-methods approach to collect qualitative and quantitative data from various supply chain professionals. Through structured interviews, online surveys, and the analysis of relevant literature and case studies, it assesses the impact of these practices on business competitive performance. The research uncovers a significant positive association, showing that organizations implementing these integrated strategies experience greater supply chain resilience, evident in their ability to adapt to disruptions and maintain resource efficiency. Furthermore, these practices lead to better competitive performance, marked by increased cost efficiency, revenue growth, and market share. Despite its insights, the study acknowledges limitations such as the reliance on self-reported data and its primary focus on the post-COVID-19 context, which may affect the generalizability of the findings. However, these limitations highlight avenues for future research, including longitudinal studies and cross industry analyses. This report contributes substantially to the evolving sustainable supply chain management field by offering novel insights on the intersection of green practices, innovation, and digital transformation in enhancing organizational resilience and competitive edge in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Algunas reflexiones sobre enfoque centrado en competencias y el desafío del docente
Authors: Díaz Olvera Miguel Ángel , Hernández Flores Casto , Cuevas Suárez Andrea Bibiana
Published: March 2024

The article reflects on the need for the development of competences in the teaching-learning process and the challenges that the teacher of the 21st century must assume. Likewise, the structure of the competences is analyzed, the main evidences of the learning when they are carried out following this approach and the levels of development of each competence. It concludes with the proposal of a new educational model in Mexico that integrates knowledge, abilities, skills, attitudes, to transform their own learning and their context.
Algunos preliminares sobre los factores socioeconómicos que determinan la aceptación de la educación superior a distancia
Authors: Ávila Vargas Salvador , Cáceres Mesa Maritza Librada
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the development and acceptance of distance education to face the challenges of coverage, construction, financing and quality of educational services, from the point of view of those who demand higher education, which is the baccalaureate graduate. To achieve this purpose, a data collection and survey instrument was applied to baccalaureate students, close to graduating from high school, from whom the necessary information was obtained to know their profile and the relationship that is presented with this modality. Once the information was processed and analyzed, the socio-economic factors that influence the acceptance of distance education, for the continuity of higher education, of high school graduates from the municipality of Tenango de Doria were determined.
La práctica de la evaluación del aprendizaje como generadora del Síndrome de Burnout Académico en los estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Educación
Authors: Montiel Pavana Anaid , Chong Barreiro María Cruz
Published: March 2024

This article addresses the possible existence of Burnout Syndrome in university students of the Bachelor of Education Sciences of the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo. Among the results it was found that this phenomenon has been studied mainly from the quantitative approach, therefore, only quantifications / measurements of the phenomenon have been made, that is, many have been concerned to make the problem evident; however, few have dealt with the development of strategies for intervention and / or prevention of said syndrome.
Niveles para el desarrollo de habilidades en la alfabetización informacional desde el Centro de Recursos para el Aprendizaje y la Investigación
Authors: León González Jorge Luis , Rodríguez Muñoz Raúl , Zamora Fonseca Raquel , Guerra Maldonado Carmen Priscila
Published: March 2024

In this paper theoretical-conceptual aspects related to Information Literacy are addressed from the Resource Center for Learning and Research, which has been of great importance and necessity with the advent of Information and Communication Technologies. Elements are required relative to its denomination and conceptualization in the Resource Center for Learning and Research; as well as information skills by levels to consider a user literate in information.
Efecto de la fertilización de un cultivar de Medicago Sativa l. en la en la granja Santa Inés
Authors: Vitonera Rogel Ronald Andreé , Rivera Paucar Orlin Abel , Maza Valle Favian Wunster , Sánchez Quinche Ángel Roberto
Published: March 2024

The present investigation was carried out in the farm Santa Inés of the Academic Unit of Agricultural Sciences of the Universidad Técnica de Machala. A completely random design was used with 6 columns, each column with 40 experimental units giving a total of 240, using in each experimental unit 10 seeds of alfalfa for evaluation. The treatments were: T1 (without compost or fertilizer), T2 (with chemical fertilizer), and T3 (with compost), the evaluated variables were: weight of the biomass, number of leaves, and size of the plants. The Multivariate Variance Analysis was used for the study variables and to determine which factors have a statistically significant effect, prior to the verification of the Normality and Homogeneity assumptions. The method used to discriminate between the means was Duncan's multiple comparison procedure. The objective was to evaluate the effect of two fertilizations on M. sativa, using a chemical fertilizer and an organic fertilizer. The results show that the amount of biomass, the size of the plant and the number of leaves at the first cut after applying the respective treatment, does not differ so much with the use of YaraMila COMPLEX and compost.
Learning and teaching experiences in multicultural and multilinguistic contexts
Authors: Arcia Chávez Maritza
Published: March 2024

The paper entitled Experiences on foreign languages learning and teaching in multicultural and multilinguistic contexts comprises the author reflections about her experience as foreign language learner first, and as a teacher of them in both monolingual and multicultural and multilingual contexts afterwards. The author based her research on the historical logical method within the Education Comparative method to analyze the object of the study and support her proposition, based on theoretical points of view to establish her viewpoints regarding the advantages and disadvantages of studying and teaching foreign languages both in the sociocultural environment of the target language, and in contexts that are detached from the culture of the language been learned and taught. The objective of this analysis is to make a call to support language learning projects in contexts that are proper of the target language, under such modalities that can interest educative institutions in favor of the internationalization of multicultural and multilinguistic programs.
Las generaciones digitales y las aplicaciones móviles como refuerzo educativo.
Authors: Cárdenas García Irma , Cáceres Mesa Maritza Librada
Published: March 2024

The present work analyzes the influence that the use of the Smartphone and mobile applications has had on young people (digital natives). It is developed taking as sample to the students of the career of TSU in Business Development of the Technological University of Tulancingo, with the objective of knowing the acceptance that a Mobile Application would have that supports to reinforce the academic knowledge in the students, same that we can define as digital natives or belonging to the digital generations in what is paramount for them to make use of Information and Communication Technologies to facilitate their daily activities, without neglecting the educational aspect.
IMPLEMENTASI PENGAMALAN AJARAN AGAMA ISLAM PADA SISWA DI TK ISLAM AL-AZIZIYAH KAPEK GUNUNGSARI LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Wildan
Published: March 2024

Sholat Dhuha adalah Sholat sunnah yang dikerjakan ketika matahari baru naik. Jumlah rakaat minimal 2 (dua) rakaat maksimal 12 (dua belas) rakaat. Sebagai realisasinya TK Islam Al-Aziziyah Kapek terdapat kegiatan Sholat Dhuha sebelum kegiatan pelajaran dimulai, sehingga memiliki karakter dari TK Islam yang lain. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) Untuk mengetahui implementasi pengamalan Ajaran Agama Islam dalam pelaksanaan Shalat Dhuha pada Siswa di TK Islam Al-Aziziyah Kapek Gunungsari, Lombok Barat. (2) Untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mendukung dan menghambat implementasi pengamalan Ajaran Agama Islam dalam pelaksanaan Shalat Dhuha pada Siswa di TK Islam Al-Aziziyah Kapek Gunungsari, Lombok Barat. (3) Untuk mengetahui Permasalahan-permasalahan yang dihadapi guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti ketika mengimplementasikan Pengamalan Ajaran Agama Islam dalam pelaksanaan Shalat Dhuha pada Siswa di TK Islam Al-Aziziyah Kapek Gunungsari, Lombok Barat. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa TK Islam Al-Aziziyah yang berjumlah 95 orang siswa. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data berupa metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil pengolahan data tersebut diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa Judul Implementasi pengamalan ajaran Agama Islam pada siswa di TK Islam Al-Aziziyah Kapek Gunungsari Lombok Barat Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022 sudah terimplementasi dengan baik dan terarah.
Implementasi Moderasi Beragama Perspektif Interpretasi Q.S. Yunus: 99
Authors: Syauqani Syamsu
Published: March 2024

Moderasi beragama lahir sebagai solusi atas permasalahan terhadap dua pemahaman yang melahirkan konflik yakni paham fundamentalis akan melahirkan tindakan yang radikal, dan paham liberalis akan melahirkan tindakan yang bebas serta menyimpang dari norma yang berlaku. Atas dasar itulah moderasi beragama bisa berdampak pada positif bagi keseimbangan diantara paham liberalisme dan fundamentalisme.

Moderasi beragama dapat terjaga dan dilestarikan dengan tiga pilar yakni pilar keadilan, pilar keseimbangan dan pilar toleransi yang tinggi. Selain itu peran berbagai tokoh juga sangat berpengaruh bagi terciptanya moderasi beragama yang ideal baik itu peran tokoh masyarakat, tokoh agama, serta tokoh pendidikan yang semuanya harus saling bahu membahu dalam menangani permasalahan atau konflik intoleran dalam kehidupan beragama yang majemuk.

Dengan menumbuhkan sikap moderasi dalam beragama dan berbudaya, maka mayoritas harus menghormati dan merangkul yang minoritas. Islam mengharuskan umatnya untuk memiliki sifat toleransi dalam beragama yakni mengayomi yang minoritas dan memberikan kebebasan pada yang minoritas untuk beribadah sebagaimana yang diyakininya. Al-Qur’an telah menjelaskan perlunya sikap saling menghormati serta menghargai perbedaan tanpa adanya paksaan dalam memeluk agama manapun dan hal tersebut telah tertuang dalam Q.S. Yunus: 99 yang maknanya: “Dan jikalau Tuhanmu menghendaki, tentulah beriman semua orang yang di muka bumi seluruhnya. Maka apakah kamu (hendak) memaksa manusia supaya mereka menjadi orang-orang yang beriman semuanya. Dan tidak ada seorangpun akan beriman kecuali dengan izin Allah, dan Allah menimpakan kemurkaan kepada orang-orang yang tidak menggunakan akalnya”.
STRATEGI KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU DI MA MADRASATUL QUR’ANIYAH TATO KECAMATAN BATU LAYAR
Authors: Wildan
Published: March 2024

Kepala sekolah memiliki andil yang sangat besar dalam meningkatkan kualitas lembaga yang dipimpinnya, sehingga memungkinkan untuk selalu merekonstruksi berbagai strategi kepimpinan yang ada. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: 1) Untuk mengetahui bentuk strategi kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi profesional guru di MA Madrasatul Qur’aniyah Tato; 2) Untuk mengetahui Apa saja kendala-kendala yang di hadapi Kepala Sekolah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi profesional guru di MA Madrasatul Qur’aniyah Tato; 3) Untuk mengetahui solusi apa sajakah yang dilakukan  Kepala Sekolah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi profesional  guru di MA Madrasatul Qur’aniyah Tato.Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data berupa metode observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Adapun kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini adalah: 1) Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi guru di MA Madrasatul Qur’aniyah Tato sudah sangat baik, hal ini tidak lepas dari berbagai bentuk strategi yang dilakukan oleh Kepala Sekolah dari mengikutkan guru-guru seminar, pelatihan dan juga memberikan arahan-arahan, supervise untuk mengetahui tarap keberhasilan guru dalam menyampaikan pelajaran dan melihat kekurangan-kekurangan yang ada agar cepat dicari; 2) Adapun berbagai macam kendala-kendala yang dihadapi oleh Kepala Sekolah dalam meningkatkan kompetensi profesional guru yang harus ditinjak lanjuti untuk diproses mengenai problematika yang terjadi ketika proses mengajar mengajar maupun kedisiplinannya; 3) Solusi yang diambil Kepala Sekolah juga merupakan solusi yang terbaik seperti memberikan arahan-arahan maupun teguran bagi guru yang bermasalah atau mempunyai masalah agar kedepannya bias menjalankan tugasnya menjadi lebih baik lagi.