bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Images of interior: advertising of the AUCA Magazine (1965-1973).
Authors: Moraga Luís
Published: October 2022

The objects and interior spaces, present in the advertising images of AUCA magazine between 1965 and 1973, constitute a starting point for a visual account of the history of local interior design. This account tells the story of the reform and social transformation projects promoted by the Chilean State, which allowed the mechanization of national industry and the transfer of rationalist and functionalist aesthetic from modern architecture. The role played by this media in the dissemination of these ideas was fundamental, especially if it considers that at the time there was no specific academic training in design in Chile. The equipment and interior design companies that commissioned these advertisements formulated their own discourse that evidenced the evolution of the interior space and graphic production, and openly proposed a conception of living that was typical of modernity.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ARTE NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Isabeli Rodrigues da Silva Rebeca , Santesso Nogueira Laura , de Lima Elusta Halima Alves
Published: October 2022

Os anos iniciais do ensino fundamental da educação são de extrema importância para a formação do indivíduo como pessoa e como cidadão, nessa formação é comum observar que, apesar da Arte ser considerada uma das matérias mais queridas pelos alunos durante os anos de pré-escola e ensino fundamental, há uma desvalorização quanto ao ensino de Arte e a importância que o mesmo tem no preparo do aluno durante esse período. Neste artigo, nós estabelecemos de forma clara e de fácil entendimento a notabilidade do ensino de Artes de acordo com os conhecimentos que foram obtidos ao longo de pesquisas e de estudos no curso de Licenciatura em Artes Visuais.
Ulcerative colitis progression: a retrospective analysis of disease burden using electronic medical records
Authors: Dahlgren David , Agréus Lars , Stålhammar Jan , Hellström Per M.
Published: October 2022

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a debilitating inflammatory bowel disease. Present knowledge regarding UC disease progression over time is limited.

Objective: To assess UC progression to severe disease along with disease burden and associated factors.

Methods: Electronic medical records linked with Swedish national health registries (2005–2015) were used to identify disease progression of UC. Odds of all-cause and disease-related hospitalization within 1 year were compared between patients with disease progression and those without. Annual indirect costs were calculated based on sick leave, and factors related to UC progression were examined.

Results: Of the 1,361 patients with moderate UC, 24% progressed to severe disease during a median of 5.2 years. Severe UC had significantly higher odds for all-cause (OR [odds ratio] 1.47, 95% CI [confidence interval]: 1.12–1.94, P < 0.01) and UC-related hospitalization (OR 2.47, 95% CI: 1.76–3.47, P < 0.0001) compared to moderate disease. Average sick leave was higher in patients who progressed compared to those who did not (64.4 vs 38.6 days, P < 0.001), with higher indirect costs of 151,800 SEK (16,415 €) compared with 92,839 SEK (10,039 €) (P < 0.001), respectively. UC progression was related to young age (OR 1.62, 95% CI: 1.17–2.25, P < 0.01), long disease duration (OR 1.09, 95% CI: 1.03–1.15, P < 0.001), and use of corticosteroids (OR 2.49, 95% CI: 1.67–3.72, P < 0.001).

Conclusion: Disease progression from moderate to severe UC is associated with more frequent and longer hospitalizations and sick leave. Patients at young age with long disease duration and more frequent glucocorticosteroid medication are associated with progression to severe UC.
Sistem Informasi Akademik Berbasis Android Pada Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 5 Anggrek
Authors: Sidik Zainudin , Anwar Rapika , Suleman Nurjana
Published: October 2022

Smartphone adalah komputer berukuran kecil yang memiliki kemampuan canggih yang tidak kalah kehebatannya dengan sebuah personal computer. Android menyediakan platform terbuka bagi para pengembangnnya untuk menciptakan aplikasinya sendiri. Sejalan dengan teknologi yang ada sekarang ini kita dituntut untuk bisa beradaptasi dengan perkembangan tersebut. (N. Safaat, 2012). Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk membuat sistem informasi pengolahan data akademik sehinggah mempermudah sistem kerja di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 5 Anggrek dalam mengolah data akademik, agar data yang diperoleh lebih akurat, cepat dan efesien. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Deskriptif, Aplikasi ini di rancang menggunakan software bahasa pemograman PHP dan HTML5, Bahasa Pemograman Java Menggunakan Android Studio, dan tool untuk pemodelan menggunakan DAD (Diagram Arus Data). Untuk Pengujian sistem ini menggunakan pengujian whitebox dan blackbox. Dari implementasi yang dilakukan sistem ini dapat mempermudah Siswa dan guru untuk mendapatkan informasi jadwal dan untuk melakukan absensi dan penginputan nilai dimana saja dan kapan saja.
Penggunaan Teknologi Komunikasi Di Tempat Kerja Pedesaan (Studi Kasus : Kantor Desa Ngoran)
Authors: Syahri Awan Purnomo  , Priharsari Diah , Perdanakusuma Andi Reza
Published: October 2022

Penyebaran COVID-19 yang semakin meluas sehingga mempengaruhi berbagai sektor terutama perkantoran dimana sebelumnya melakukan pekerjaan di tempat secara offline, lalu menerapkan Work From Home (WFH). Pemerintah daerah seperti Kabupaten Blitar mengeluarkan surat edaran agar menerapkan kebijakan bekerja dari rumah atau Work From Home (WFH). Desa Ngoran adalah salah satu desa di Kecamatan Nglegok Kabupaten Blitar yang terdampak virus COVID-19 secara langsung. Maka dari itu Desa Ngoran menerapkan Work From Home sesuai surat edaran Pemerintah Daerah. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode penelitian kualitatif. Target pada penelitian ini akan berfokus pada pelaksanaan kegiatan Work From Home (WFH) pada Kantor Desa Ngoran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses kegiatan Work From Home (WFH) dan teknologi yang digunakan selama proses Work From Home di lingkungan pedesaan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melakukan wawancara semi terstruktur kepada Perangkat Desa Ngoran yang terdiri dari 9 narasumber. Hasil wawancara kemudian dilakukan analisis kualitatif menggunakan QDA Miner Lite. Dari hasil analisis penelitian ditemukan bahwa teknologi yang digunakan oleh Perangkat Desa Ngoran telah tersedia dengan baik. Hal tersebut terbukti dari perangkat-perangkat telah tersedia dan telah menunjang berbagai kegiatan dalam Work From Home. Adapun terdapat berbagai kendala ketika melakukan proses Work From Home yang mana memerlukan waktu dalam beradaptasi.
PENGENDALIAN KUALITAS PRODUK FURNITURE TAMAN DENGAN METODE SEVEN TOOLS
Authors: YUDHIA ONNY PURNAMAYUDHIA ONNY , Suwondo Ampar Jaya
Published: October 2022

Pengendalian Kualitas Produk pada penelitian ini adalah Furniture Taman yang bahan baku dasarnya berasal dari akar kayu jati. Terdapat penambahan beberapa fitur yang melengkapi eksotisme dari produk ini yaitu berupa Lampu LED dan Stop Kontak yang sangat cocok jika peruntukannya di lingkungan Taman. Jadi tingkat kenyamanan dan kebutuhan pengguna akan Furniture Taman ini akan terpenuhi dengan adanya stop kontak dan lampu penerangan yang artistik. Tujuan Penelitian yaitu melakukan Pengendalian Kualitas Produk Taman dari akar pohon jati, menentukan spesifikasi rancangan produk furniture Taman dan menciptakan suasana Taman yang sejuk dan ramah lingkungan. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah Metode Seven Tools. Metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah menggunakan 7 alat dasar yaitu Check Sheet, Control Chat, Cause and Effect Diagram, Pareto Diagram, Histogram, Scatter Diagram dan Stratification. Hasil penelitian yaitu Data Check Sheet dengan pengamatan 18 hari dan presentase cacat 671,2, rata-rata/Jam sebesar 37,3, Run Chart Approx P. Value for Clustering 0,034, Mixtures 0,966, Trend 0,939 dan oscillation 0,061, Histogram yaitu penyebab kecacatan antara lain gangguan mesin 58, gigi mesin tumpul sebanyak 53, bentuk bahan sebanyak 65, berat bahan 53 eksemplar, ukuran bahan 69, dan cacat karena kesalahan pekerja/tukang sebanyak 62, Control Chart dengan UCL sebesar 0,715 dan LCL sebesar 0,031, Diagram Pareto menunjukkan hasil yaitu Ukuran bahan 19,2%, Bentu bahan 18,1%, Kesalahan Operator 17,2%, gangguan mesin 16,1%, berat bahan 14,7%, gigi mesin tumpul 14,7%.
Illustrations to: From the City to the Sea. Riverside Temple Networks in South India
Authors: Stein Emma Natalya
Published: October 2022

The riverside city of Kanchi, South India, was a major commercial center, royal capital, and holy destination during the eighth through thirteenth centuries. Praised as a jewel in early Tamil literature, Kanchi’s Palar River, and its tributary Vegavathi, provided the lifeblood of the city. However, today the Palar is dry and the Vegavathi is a polluted drainage route. Consequently, the settlements in Kanchi’s vast suburban expanse have become remote, disconnected villages—a network of stone temples is all that survives as testament to each place’s former prosperity. This chapter argues that the rivers contributed to Kanchi’s urbanization process in the premodern period, and that the rivers’ deterioration in recent centuries has contributed to the disappearance of places that previously thrived.
Determining the effect of sub-contractor’s expertise on service delivery in public hospitals in Nakuru County
Authors: Kamau Naomi , Gesimba Paul , Gumboh Jack
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to determine the effect of sub-contractor expertise on service delivery in public hospitals in Nakuru County. The agency theory guided the study. Both cross-sectional and explanatory research designs were adopted. The research was concerned with collecting data from procurement officers, heads of departments, and medical superintendents of public hospitals operating in Nakuru County. A census design was adopted where all 80 staff were projected to participate in the study. The study was delimited to primary data collected from the respondents using a structured questionnaire. The research instrument was pilot tested with the primary objective of assessing its validity and reliability before it was employed in collecting data for the full-scale study. The collected data were analysed with the assistance of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Multicollinearity tests were conducted, and these were tested using variance-inflated factors (VIF) and Tolerance (T), where the two parameters were reciprocal to each other. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The effect of each of the aforesaid aspects of subcontracting on service delivery was as well established to be statistically significant. Professionalism, competence, specialised expertise, and experience were concluded to be essential ingredients considered by these hospitals in selecting and engaging subcontractors. The study also concluded that the expert subcontractors had a statistically significant effect on service delivery in public hospitals in Nakuru County. It is recommended that there should be clear policies on various aspects of expertise subcontracting and contracting in the public health sector.
Result of low student enrolment on the sustainability of Seventh-Day Adventist secondary schools in Western Kenya
Authors: Manduku Joshua G
Published: October 2022

This study examines the effect of low student enrolment on the sustainability of SDA secondary schools in the West Kenya Conference of Seventh Day Adventist Church. The study was underpinned by the sustainability transformation in education theory which postulates the identification of sustainability strategies and action plans for implementation. Therefore, the mixed methods research approach was adopted in this study. This study utilised the descriptive research design and was conducted in WKUC of the SDA church, covering 15 out of 47 counties in Kenya. The test-retest and the split-half reliabilities of the questionnaires were ascertained by use of Cronbach Alpha Coefficient, and reliability of 0.7 and 0.65 was arrived at, respectively. Study findings revealed that student enrolment trends in SDA schools were on a downward trend, and this needs to be addressed as soon as possible. This study recommends that the church administration and schools' management should address issues that affect low student enrolments, such as the high fees charged by sourcing funds from other sources such as engaging in income generating activities or partnering with the government so that it can provide and pay the teachers in the schools.
influence of disciplinary roles played by student councils in curbing the frequency of student unrests in public boys boarding secondary schools in Elgon sub-county, Kenya
Authors: Tikoko Betty Jeruto , Kimame Leslie
Published: October 2022

This study sought to address the influence of disciplinary roles played by student councils in curbing the frequency of student unrests in public boy’s boarding schools in Elgon Sub-county, Kenya. This study was based on a survey research design where the researcher interacts naturally with respondents and records observations without undue influence. The study was conducted in Elgon Sub-county, Bungoma County, Kenya. It also used a multistage sampling technique as well as purposive sampling. In conclusion, it was found out that student councils play important roles in disciplining other students, which could in turn, help in curbing the frequency of student unrest in schools. Such roles are: reporting offenders, punishing and supervising students who are being punished, and ensuring that students adhere to school rules and regulations. This study recommends that students should be given more powers to assist teachers in supervising other students and, more so, the ones who have high tendencies to flout school rules. Through proper policy formulation, capacity building and sensitisation of both teachers and students should be undertaken by stakeholders so that students and teachers could support student leadership.
Prevalence and correlates of stress among the non-teaching university staff in Kenya
Authors: Paul Makono Ombati
Published: October 2022

This study was intended to assess the stress levels among the employees of Egerton University. Stress affects an individual's physical and mental health, performance and interpersonal relationships. This study involved a survey of 100 non-teaching staff of the Njoro Campus. A proportionate random sample was obtained after the stratification of employees by cadre and gender. The questionnaires were pre-tested, and the researcher implemented necessary modifications before data collection. Data on employee personal traits, job cadre, educational background, attitude to work and stress coping strategies were collected using a questionnaire and self-report test. Data collected were analysed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Therefore the research found that members of the non-academic staff are experiencing significant levels of stress. There is a need to establish a staff-support centre at the University, where employees can be offered emotional and psychological support through professional counselling. After taking caution, this study can be generalised to other similar institutions.
Influence of teacher-counsellors’ professionals development on guidance and counselling programme effectiveness in public secondary schools in Nakuru county, Kenya
Authors: Janerose Mayabi; Micah Chepchieng Josphat Kibii Kabutiei;
Published: October 2022

This study sought to find out the influence of teachers-counsellors’ professionals development on guidance and counselling programme effectiveness in public secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study employed descriptive and correlational research designs. Data was collected using teacher counsellors’ professional development questionnaire. The findings of this study revealed teacher counsellors have relatively high levels of professional development in guidance and counselling, and teacher counsellors’ professional development in guidance and counselling had a positive statistically significant prediction on school guidance and counselling programme efficacy. It was concluded that the guidance and counselling personnel who are actually full-time teachers with the extra role of counsellor have high levels of professional development in guidance and counselling, and the high levels of professional development positively influenced school guidance and counselling programme efficacy. Teacher counsellors in Kenya are recommended to enhance and manifest professional development in guidance and counselling in an effort to ensure effective school guidance and counselling programme.
An assessment of linguistic strategies used in healthcare content marketing on facebook
Authors: Onyiego Stellah , Millambo Revocatus
Published: October 2022

Marketing is defined Marketing is the management process that identifies, anticipates, and satisfies customers’ requirements profitably. Language enables Marketers to deliver valuable messages about their products and services to consumers. This paper aims to analyse the linguistic and persuasive strategies used in content marketing of health care products on Facebook. The study employed a descriptive design to highlight the linguistic features used in Facebook’s Content Marketing to influence consumers. The study used a document analysis method in selecting healthcare content from Facebook, which consisted of excerpts of written content purposively selected from healthcare Facebook pages. The sample included 11 Facebook pages from which four excerpts were drawn to make 44 content items. Simple random sampling was then performed to select 23 content items. The analysis involved a qualitative categorisation of the various themes of language used by Facebook users. The study established that features such as pronouns, repetitions, translations, colloquial language, and parallelism were found to play a significant role in enhancing CM efficacy by making the content captivating, memorable, readable, and persuasive. The study recommends that for marketers to create a strong presence in Facebook content marketing, they should use linguistic features that can make them stand out among the thousands of messages that the consumers are exposed to daily.
Visual analysis of the big four agenda caricature as portrayed in new media: A case of the Gadocartoons.com
Authors: Mbatia Kinyanjui Benjamin
Published: October 2022

This paper focuses on the Visual analysis of the Big Four Agenda as portrayed in the new media caricature. The study aims to depict the sociopolitical and economic context after the 2017 election, focusing on visual communication as embedded in political caricature. This study seeks to unearth such hidden meanings embedded in the Big Four Agenda caricature. The study adopted a qualitative method to arrive at descriptive findings. The researcher applied a semiotic analysis paradigm to analyse the sampled data by interpreting the signs system through connotative and denotative aspects entrenched in the caricatures. The researcher purposively sampled Three caricatures published by Godfrey Mwampembwa, a Tanzanian, Kenyan-based caricaturist. The results established that Gaddo's caricatures deployed various stylistic devices to criticise the socioeconomic and political plight of the Kenyan people. The devices included puns, codemixing, facial expressions, and gestures. The major themes derived from this caricature were Corruption, Leniency, Selfish economic Interest and Short-lived socioeconomic promises. This study concludes that in as much as a caricature is used as a means of humour, it most significantly conveys messages that require interpreting sociopolitical and ideological knowledge.
Nutritional status of infants born to young mothers in Narok county, Kenya
Authors: Brigid Chebet Kotut
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to assess breastfeeding practices and determine their association with nutrition status among infants born to adolescent mothers in Transmara West, Narok County. Adolescents’ motherhood remains a challenge because they are unprepared for childcare, putting their infants at risk of malnutrition. In order to prevent the occurrence of common illnesses, infants should be fed according to WHO recommendations. However, research on dietary practices and the health of infants belonging to young mothers is scarce in Kenya. Most of the mothers were between 16 to 17 years, with the youngest mother being 14 years old. Breastfeeding practices were as follows; early initiation within one hour was (62.2%, exclusive breastfeeding was (50.0%) and continued breastfeeding at 12 months was (5.5%). Malnutrition levels were 17.1 per cent, 22.0 per cent and 22.0 per cent for wasting, stunting and underweight, respectively. The study did not establish any significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the nutrition status of the infants. Similar research should be replicated especially to compare the nutrition status of infants of adult mothers with that of young mothers in the same study area.
descriptive autopsy of suicidal deaths resulting from alcohol intoxication in Kenya
Authors: Kiama Peter Wangai
Published: October 2022

This study sought to find out the magnitude of fatalities resulting from suicide and their relation to alcohol intoxication to inform public health policy on the need for their prevention. Materials were all the bodies that fulfilled the criteria of violent fatal outcomes between June 1 2009, and May 31 2010. Bodies were categorised by gender and divided into 10 age groups of 10 years each. A complete forensic autopsy examination was done on each. This is a prospective study of suicidal deaths in Nairobi from June 1, 2009, to May 31, 2010. The study was undertaken at the city Mortuary, Nairobi. All cases of suicidal deaths for twelve consecutive months were included. Alcohol level estimation was done on a total of 400 study subjects. The 400 were consecutively selected as every fifth subject. This was a purposeful sampling. Data was entered on a proforma datasheet. The study concluded that violent deaths are a preventable public health problem in Kenya. Suicide contributes to violent deaths, the commonest mode of committing suicide is hanging, and suicidal deaths in Kenya are associated with alcohol intoxication. The study recommends that substance abuse should be interrogated more as a cause of self-destruction.
Linking the level of awareness on life skills education with sexual behaviour among secondary school students in Kenya
Authors: Janerose Mulamba Mayabi
Published: October 2022

The study sought to explore the level of awareness of LSE in secondary schools and its influence on sexual behaviour. Using used Ex post facto research design, data were collected using questionnaires and an interview schedule. The target population was 20,227; the accessible population was 3,568 Form 3 students in the seven sub-counties. Multi-stage, probability proportionate to size, purposive, stratified and simple random sampling was used to select 378 students, 21 teachers, 21 school principals and 7 education officials’. The questionnaires were validated through piloting. Reliability was tested using the Spearman-Brown Prophecy formula after a pilot study. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Study findings indicate a strong relationship between the level of awareness of LSE and students’ sexual behaviour. Those who had high levels of awareness abstained from sexual activities. The majority had a moderate level of awareness. The findings indicate that LSE is partially being implemented in schools. There is a need to avail LSE in schools and strengthen policy action on the part of the government to ensure its implementation. It will assist stakeholders in evaluating and reinforcing school programmes to meet its objectives.
Situating children in divorce mediation in South Africa and Australia: A comparative study
Authors: Vivian Moraa Nyaata
Published: October 2022

This study focuses on situating children in divorce mediation in South Africa and Australia. This study investigates how South Africa and Australia have domesticated and are implementing relevant international laws and policies that allows hearing the voices of children in divorce mediation. This study found that South Africa and Australia do not have specific legislation that provides hearing in the child's voice in divorce mediation. However, the Australian government funds on-going research to improve the hearing of a child's voice in divorce mediation. Aided by government funding, Australia has developed unique techniques to listen to the child's voice during divorce mediation. The special priority afforded to children’s rights in South Africa and Australia is justified under the Capabilities approach cost-effectiveness principle because it prevents a spiralling need for state intervention later in the lives of its citizens. Some of the techniques used by the Australian government go beyond the requirements of the UNCRC and ACRWC. For example, some FRCs employ technology to screen for child abuse before hearing a child's voice in divorce mediation. Like the Office of the Family Advocate in South Africa, FRCs use a teamwork approach where child consultants and mediators work together to listen to the child's voice during divorce mediation.
Philosophical conception of transformational development paradigm for modern Africa
Authors: Mutuku J. Musila
Published: October 2022

The study’s objective is to propose a biblical conception of transformational development for Africa as a model that will emancipate Africa’s efforts. Africa’s enduring struggle for transformational development will require This paper reviews George Ayittey’s work on ‘Africa in Chaos’ which is an epitome of the narrative of failure, blame and accusation, in light of Yusuf Turaki’s work on ‘Christian vision for Africa’ an epitome of a Bible-centered vision for development to be anchored on a Bible-centered narrative from which a Christian vision for development in Africa should proceed. This paper utilised the observation method with concentration on the literature review done on the two books in focus. Most of the narratives underlying Africa’s quest for transformational development are those of failure, blame, and accusation. By exploring the various aspects that each of the two author presents, the study compares and contrasts some of the fronted ideas and concepts showing how they can be utilised to enhance transformational development in Africa. This study recommends that these concerns demand more concrete responses, which Ayittey does not provide. Turaki becomes very helpful to these concerns when he addresses the issue of a new vision for humanity and society anchored in God.
effect of ambition to succeed, achieve and compete in pastoral ministry: Healthy or hazardous to discipleship in SDA church north Rift Valley field in Kenya
Authors: Jackson Ngeywo Soet
Published: October 2022

pastors embrace it in order to succeed, achieve and compete. Most of the gospel ministers’ aspirations to go higher and the desire to possess more can affect ministerial lines positively or negatively. This study uses fifteen pastors from three stations as participants. These stations include Kitale, Mt. Elgon and Kapenguria. The research documents three Field departmental directors (Ministerial, Youth, and Evangelism) selected as informants. The instruments used to collect data was questionnaires and interviews. The study used random sampling in selecting the participants. The study revealed that there are positive aspects of ambition that, properly placed, can help pastoral ministry and the advancement of God’s cause. The engagement resulted in having an educated ministry, not novices. The qualitative analysis was done through interviews with the three departmental personnel and a few pastors. The information from the informants showed that pastors need to embrace change as the world changes. Those interviewed indicated that ambitious pastors engaged themselves in activities that resulted in character assassination, misappropriation of church funds, and involvement in dubious means of acquiring wealth against the norms of pastoral ministry. The interviews were geared towards the pastors’ views, understanding and perceptions on why they need to succeed, achieve and compete in pastoral ministry.
The Biblical shepherding model: it’s role in caregiving for people with bioethical-related issues
Authors: Mutuku Justus Musila
Published: October 2022

In Genesis 1:1, we read that "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth". God is not only introduced to us as the source of all creation but also as the one who owns everything, according to Psalm 24: 1- 2. Further, God is unequivocally introduced to us as interested and actively involved in every detail of the creation's day-to-day being and functions. This is evident in His nature of being and existence, showed in Jeremiah 23: 23 – 24. Bartholomew and Goheen summarize this for us when they observe that "God is the source of all that is. He stands apart from all other things in the special relationship of Creator to creation (Craig, 2014)". It is this special relationship between the sheep of God and creation and, in particular, humanity that gives birth to the ‘Shepherd motif’ that runs throughout the scriptures and will be the focus of this paper. God relates with humanity as a Shepherd does to the flock or sheep. This paper seeks to underscore the development of the Shepherd motif in Scriptures as well as its Biblical and theological significance for the pastoral vocation and for the discipline of Bioethics. Aspects of missional implications of the shepherd motif in pastoral vocation and bioethics will also be discussed.
Should polygamous converts partake holy communion? A critical analysis of the SDA DOGMA
Authors: Abigail Kerubo Osoro
Published: October 2022

The study sought to investigate if polygamous converts in the SDA churches are allowed to partake Holy Communion and compare this with biblical teachings. This study employed the Social Exchange Theory to underpin the study. The study utilised a descriptive survey research design and employed the qualitative research paradigm in exploring the issue in the Biblical context. The target population was one Executive Director, 2,462 church members, 5 pastors and 143 Polygamous converts. The sample size of 464 respondents comprised 344 church members, 105 Polygamous converts, 9 elders, 5 pastors and one Executive Director. Data from the field was collected through interviews and self-administered questionnaires. The study also used simple random and purposive sampling techniques when selecting the sample respondents of one Executive Director, 9 elders and 5 pastors. The data were manually coded, entered into the computer, and analysed through the (SPSS) program. Data were presented descriptively through percentages, tables and figures. The study findings revealed that: 50 per cent of Polygamous converts and church members agreed that the SDA Church should choose whether to partake the Holy Communion or not without exclusion. The study also found that the Bible is silent on polygamy, so Polygamous converts should not be discriminated against. Therefore, the SDA Church should not discriminate against the Polygamous converts but should instead accommodate them and show them the love of Christ.
UJI COBA BEBERAPA VARIETAS UNGGUL BARU PADI PADA LAHAN PASANG SURUT DAN ANALISA USAHATANINYA DI KALIMANTAN BARAT
Authors: Agus Subekti  , Sugiarti Tuti
Published: October 2022

ABSTRAK

Beras masih merupakan pangan utama  bagi penduduk di Kalimantan Barat, kebutuhannya terus meningkat seiring dengan pertambahan jumlah penduduk. Sebagian besar lahan yang diguanakan oleh petani untuk budidaya padi adalah lahan pasang surut. Budidaya padi pada lahan pasang surut sering dihadapkan pada masalah fisiko kimia  lahan diantaranya keracuanan besi (fe), kemasaman tanah yang tinggi (pH 4 - 5,5), kebanjiran, dan intrusi air asin. Upaya untuk meningkatkan produktivitas padi pada lahan pasang surut adalah dengan mengintroduksikan varietas unggul baru padi yang adaptif. Tujuan dari uji coba ini adalah untuk mengetahui adaptasi  varietas unggul baru padi pada lahan pasang surut  dan analisa usahataninya di Kalimantan Barat. Uji coba menggunkana Rancangan Acak Kelompok. Perlakuan berupa empat varietas unggul baru padi yaitu Inpari 36, Inpari 37, Inpari 39, dan Inpari 32 dengan lima ulangan. Variabel yang diamati adalah tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan produktif, panjang malai, jumlah gabah isi per malai, persentase gabah isi per malai, dan produktivitas. Data dianalisis dengan Anova dan di uji lanjut dengan uji Beda Nyata Jujur. Analisis usaha tani menggunakan analisis Input â€“ Output dan R/C ratio. Hasil uji coba menunjukkan varietas padi yang adaptif dan menguntungkan untuk dikembangkan pada lahan pasang surut di Kalimantan Barat adalah varietas Inpari 37 dengan produktivitas 7.2 t/ha, keuntungan usahatani  Rp. 13,829,411, dan R/C rasio 1.74.
HUMAN RESOURCE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED QUOTED NIGERIAN FOOD AND BEVERAGES FIRMS
Authors: Stanley Ifeanyi MUKOLO (MSc. Candidacy)  , Edirin JEROH (PhD)  , Abel. O. IDEH (PhD)
Published: October 2022

The study examined the effect of Human resource accounting (HRA) on the financial performance (return on assets-ROA) of selected quoted Nigerian food and beverages firms. Four of these firms were sampled from 2006-2021. The research analyzed the data generated using the panel regression analysis through the instrumentality of Econometric Views. The study evidenced that, staff trainings and development costs (STC) and welfare costs (EWC) improved firm performance significantly but staff safety cost did not. However, hiring cost has a negative significant effect on ROA of the targeted firms in Nigeria during the study periods. Hence, the paper concluded that human resource accounting is instrumental to higher firm performance. As such, the study recommends that management of selected firms should not see their staff trainings as a one-off thing instead they should conduct both off and on-the-job trainings on a regular basis.  Lastly, management of the targeted firms must ensure that their welfare package include both monetary and non-monetary compensation.
Keywords: Human Resource Accounting, Financial Performance, Quoted Nigerian Food and Beverages Firms.
EMPIRICAL NEXUS BETWEEN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ATTRIBUTES AND DIRECTORS REMUNERATION: NIGERIAN EVIDENCE
Authors: AFAM-MEBEI BLESSING OMEBERE  , EBIAGHAN, Orits Frank
Published: October 2022

This study is aimed at investigating the relationship between corporate governance attributes and director’s remuneration in Nigerian quoted firms. Specifically the study attempted to proffer answers to questions as it relates to the impact of board size, firm size, board independence, chief executive officer duality on directors' remuneration. Secondary data were extracted from the financial statements and accounts of the sampled firms for a 25years period spanning 1997-2021.  And analyzed using Ordinary Least Squares Regression (OLS) E-views version 10 The study revealed that Board size, firm size, and board independence exerted   positive effect on directors' remuneration, whereas the presence of a chief executive officer duality had negative influence on directors' remuneration. It was recommended that the position of Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 as it concerns directors’ remuneration should be carefully adhered to and that the directors' remuneration must not be altered by any director irrespective of their positions in the organization. It is concluded that the chief executive officer duality should not be used as a yardstick in the determination of directors’ remuneration rather the board size, firm size, board independence should be used as a measure for fixing directors’ remuneration.

Keywords: Director’s Remuneration, Board Size, Firm Size,  Board Independence, Chief Executive Officer Duality.
Die aussagepsychologische Analyse einer Zeug:innenaussage bei Vorliegen einer Persönlichkeitsstörung und einer dissoziativen Identitätsstörung
Authors: Daber Beate , Müller Romina
Published: October 2022

Zusammenfassung: Ein:e Tatrichter:in darf bei der Entscheidungsfindung zur Beurteilung der Glaubwürdigkeit bzw. der Glaubhaftigkeit einer Zeug:innenaussage eine:n aussagepsychologische:n Sachverständige:n heranziehen, sofern besondere Umstände die Aussageperson oder damit verbundene Sachverhalte betreffend vorliegen, die es einem:r Richter:in anhand der gegebenen Sachkunde nicht ermöglichen, eine zweifelsfreie Einschätzung der Glaubwürdigkeit des:r Zeug:in vorzunehmen. Besonderheiten sind unter anderem in dem Vorliegen von Persönlichkeitsakzentuierungen und klinisch diagnostizierten Persönlichkeitsstörungen begründet. Die Kriterien für das Vorhandensein einer oder mehrerer Persönlichkeitsstörungen sind in den gängigen Klassifikationssystemen (Diagnostisch und statistischen Manual psychischer Störungen (DSM-5); Internationale statistische Klassifikation der Krankheiten und verwandter Gesundheitsprobleme (ICD-11)) zu finden. Infolgedessen wird in dem vorliegenden Aufsatz, vor dem Hintergrund des aktuellen Forschungsstands, sowohl auf die im DSM-5 und ICD-11 gelisteten Persönlichkeitsstörungen als auch die dissoziative Identitätsstörung im Rahmen der Beurteilung der Glaubhaftigkeit der Zeug:innenaussage und der aussagepsychologischen Begutachtung eingegangen. Implikationen für die Praxis werden diskutiert. Abstract: When making a decision on the assessment of the credibility or credibility of a witness's testimony, a trial judge may consult an expert in the field of testimonial psychology if there are special circumstances concerning the witness or related facts that do not allow a judge to make a doubtless assessment of the witness's credibility on the basis of the given expertise. Special circumstances include the presence of personality accentuations and clinically diagnosed personality disorders. The criteria for the presence of one or more personality disorders can be found in the common classification systems (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5); International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11)). Consequently, against the background of the current state of research, the present paper deals with the personality disorders listed in the DSM-5 and ICD-11 as well as the dissociative identity disorder in the context of assessing the credibility of the testimony of the testimonial psychological assessment. Implications for practice are discussed.
Die untersuchende Vernehmung als (internationale) Reaktion auf falsche Geständnisse: ein forschungsbasierter und praxiserprobter Vernehmungsansatz
Authors: May Lennart , Fahsing Ivar , Milne Rebecca , Gaedt Jennifer , Schneider Teresa
Published: October 2022

Zusammenfassung: Aussagen in Beschuldigtenvernehmungen können polizeiliche Ermittlungen und Strafverfahren entscheidend beeinflussen. Wahre Aussagen können einerseits dabei helfen, Straftaten aufzuklären und vorzubeugen. Falsche Aussagen können hingegen zu kaum oder nur schwer zu revidierenden, polizeilichen und juristischen Fehleinschätzungen und Justizirrtümern führen. Dieser Artikel erläutert zunächst das Zustandekommen und die Folgen falscher Geständnisse in polizeilichen Vernehmungen. Daran anknüpfend beschreibt er die untersuchende Vernehmung, die in Großbritannien als Konsequenz falscher Geständnisse entwickelt wurde, sich in der Praxis bewährt hat und auch von anderen Ländern übernommen wurde. Anschließend beleuchtet er beispielhaft die Anwendung der untersuchenden Vernehmung in Norwegen im Fall Anders Behring Breivik und skizziert die polizeiliche Vernehmungsliteratur und Optimierungspotentiale in Deutschland. Abstract: Information gained from interviews with suspects can guide police investigations and criminal proceedings. Reliable statements can lead to accurate resolutions and the prevention of criminal offences. False statements, on the other hand, can lead to police and legal misjudgments and at worst miscarriages of justice that are difficult or impossible to resolve. This article first describes the occurrence and consequences of false confessions in police interrogations, drawing on lessons learnt from other countries. In the United Kingdom such malpractice and miscarriages led to the development and implementation of investigative interviewing – a research-based and practical approach – that has been adopted in other countries. As an example, we outline the implementation of investigative interviewing in the case of Anders Behring Breivik, Norway. Finally, we describe the German literature about police interviewing and its potential for optimization.
Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Anak Di Desa Ropoh Dengan Memanfaatkan Program Rumah Belajar
Authors: Setiawan Tri Ade , Astuti Erna Dwi , Munafisah Nisfatul
Published: October 2022

Salah satu permasalahan yang ada di masyarakat  Desa Ropoh, Kecamatan Kepil, Kabupaten Wonosobo adalah kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya pendidikan. Salah satu program yang diterapkan di Desa Ropoh adalah Rumah Belajar. Tujuan diadakannya program Rumah Belajar adalah untuk menciptakan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya ilmu pengetahuan, Untuk mewujudkan Sumber Daya Manusia yang berkualitas, berkarakter, kreatif dan inovatif, Untuk mendorong dan memotivasi anak-anak agar semangat dalam belajar dan meraih prestasi. Hasil dari program Rumah Belajar ini adalah anak-anak antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan tersebut. Selain itu program Rumah Belajar  ini juga dapat membantu siswa yang kesulitan dalam mengerjakan soal-soal latihan yang diberikan saat kegiatan pembelajaran di sekolah.
Pengimplementasian Program H.E.E.C Atau Health, Environment, And Educational Community Untuk Mencegah Resiko Penyakit Stunting Di Desa Depok, Kecamatan Kalibawang, Kabupaten Wonosobo
Authors: Zulfah Siti , Rohman Saifu , Sari Sefilia , Arifah Zahrotun Nafisa , Paramitha Almas Isabella , Solihah Mar Atus , Windarti Windarti , Kulsum Umi , Susanti Sri , Muawanah Muawanah , Kholisun Ahmad
Published: October 2022

Stunting, sebagai suatu kondisi kurangnya gizi pada anak yang ditandai dengan gangguan pertumbuhan anak, merupakan permasalahan yang krusial di negara Indonesia. Dengan tingginya angka kasus kekurangan gizi atau malnutrisi pada anak, diperlukannya kerjasama yang bersifat kolaboratif dan terpadu antara akademisi dengan masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, dalam usaha mencegah munculnya kasus stunting di desa Depok, kecamatan Kalibawang, kabupaten Wonosobo, dilakukanlah penelitian ini dengan tujuan utama untuk memperluas wawasan dan kesadaran masyarakat akan resiko stunting melalui program HEEC. Program HEEC atau Health, Environment and Educational Community ini merupakan sebuah program yang terbentuk dari gabungan program penyuluhan dan penanaman TOGA serta program Language Forum kelas bahasa Inggris. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif, metode yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini adalah CBR (Community-Based Research) atau Penelitian Berbasis Komunitas. Dalam mengumpulkan data penelitian, peneliti menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data observasi dan wawancara. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, program HEEC telah terimplementasi dengan baik dan telah memberikan kontribusi besar dalam upaya pencegahan stunting. Hal ini dapat dianalisa dari hasil observasi dan wawancara dimana masyarakat terbantu dalam hal memperkaya pengetahuan dan kesadaran mereka akan pentingnya menjaga kesehatan badan agar terhindar dari resiko stunting serta dalam hal menyiapkan generasi penerus yang berwawasan luas yang dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan hidup masyarakat desa.
Upaya Pencegahan Kemiskinan Ekstrem Melalui Pemberdayaan Singkong Di Desa Derongisor
Authors: Nasokah Nasokah , Amien Muhammad Zulfikar , Siti Dhorifah Siti Dhorifah , Kholisoh Dian , Noviana Elis , Zainurrahman Ahmad , Arifin Ahmad Fathul , Istiharoh Istiharoh , Maesaroh Nafisatul , Amalia Yasari Putri , Setiyawan Oni
Published: October 2022

Kemiskinan ekstrem memang menjadi suatu permasalahan yang sedang gencar diperbincangkan dikalangan pemerintahan daerah, hal tersebut sebetulnya terjadi bukan semata-mata sebab keadaan suatu daerah pedesaan yang mengalami kemiskinan. Melainkan pada tingkat pekerjaan warga masyarakat yang belum menetap, kondisi social pendidikan yang masih belum sesuai dengan yang ditetapkan pemerintah, dan pemanfaatan sumber daya alam yang ada secara belum maksimal. Singkong sendiri merupakan salah satu hasil sumber daya alam yang diolah dan bahkan menjadi salah satu sumber mata pencaharian orang di derah Derongisor sebagai bahan baku membuat pati. Banyak warga masyarakat di daerah Derongisor ini menanam tanaman singkong sebagai bahan baku pembuatan pati. Namun terkadang ketika masa panen belum tiba, bahan baku singkong masyarakat dapat melalui tengkulak didaerah-daerah sekitar guna memenuhi kebutuhan bahan baku pembuatan pzti supaya kegiatan produksi bisa tetap berjalan.
Abordagens em medicina: avanços científicos, tecnológicos e sociais
Authors: Moreira Katia Fernanda Alves , Hang Adriana Tavares , Moura Cleson Oliveira , Fernandes Daiana Evangelista Rodrigues , Leite Jandra Cibele Rodrigues de Abrantes Pereira , Monteiro Janne Cavalcante
Published: October 2022

Nesta coletânea, buscou-se agregar uma visão geral e complementar acerca dos avanços científicos, tecnológicos e sociais da saúde, compilando as produções de estudiosos, acadêmicos e profissionais de saúde. Nesse sentido, a obra “Abordagens em medicina: avanços científicos, tecnológicos e sociais” foi proposta com o objetivo de contribuir para a atualização da literatura em saúde e fortalecer as discussões sobre avanços e aplicações de estudos na atenção à saúde em seus diferentes níveis de complexidade. A coletânea é dedicada a estudantes da área da saúde, profissionais de saúde, residentes em saúde, gestores e especialistas que desejem aprofundar conhecimentos em suas áreas e fora de sua especialidade.
Caracterización de estudios por imágenes realizados en niños sanos en un centro de atención ambulatoria: percepciones, creencias y expectativas de sus padres
Authors: Urman Gabriela , Albano Juan M. R. , Urman Eduardo J. , Cortés Lopera Laura , Grosman Arnoldo
Published: October 2022

Introducción: los estudios por imágenes (EPI) son de gran ayuda para el diagnóstico clínico, pero su uso irracional puede ocasionar daños.

Objetivos: relevar las percepciones y expectativas sobre estudios por imágenes pediátricos en un grupo de padres de niños sanos. Evaluar los datos obtenidos en relación con el registro de EPI solicitados por Guardia durante el mismo período.

Materiales y métodos: estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, cuali-cuantitativo mediante una encuesta en una muestra por conveniencia en un centro pediátrico ambulatorio, a lo largo de dos meses. Análisis retrospectivo de solicitud de EPI en el registro informatizado de historias clínicas de Guardia durante el mismo período.

Resultados: respondieron 243 padres. El 93,4% refirió conocer métodos de EPI (la radiografía[Rx] fue el más conocido). Se había realizado al menos un EPI al 83,4% de los niños en los últimos doce meses. El estudio fue explicado en forma clara en el 96,4% de los casos. Un 47,7% de los padres refirieron conocer las consecuencias del uso repetitivo de EPI. El 81,6% acordó con que “ante cualquier traumatismo se debe realizar Rx para descartar fractura”. Más del 60% consideró que debe realizarse Rx de tórax a todo niño con tos sin fiebre o con fiebre de más de dos días y 55% solicitarían Rx de senos paranasales si el niño elimina mocos verdes. El 49,8% opinó que los médicos piden EPI de menos (por falta de recursos, para trabajar menos o para ahorrar dinero). Durante el período estudiado se solicitó una radiografía al 5% de los pacientes que consultaron por Guardia; no se encontró justificación para solicitar el estudio en el 29% de los casos.

Conclusión: un gran porcentaje de padres conoce los EPI; sin embargo, desconocen los riesgos asociados a su uso. Existen errores de concepto que generan expectativas desmedidas con respecto a la indicación de Rx. Se informó un exceso en las solicitudes de EPI por Guardia. Los padres consideran que los médicos solicitan EPI de menos.