bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemanfaatan Penilaian Otentik Berbasis Kemandirian Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Sejarah
Authors: Hasibuan Risdam Habibi
Published: December 2023

Independent learning is a type of learning in which students must complete authentic assessments based on their own initiative. As a result, various approaches to developing quality history learning steps and a Pancasila profile in relation to independent schools with student autonomy are required. The development of history learning can be accomplished through three methods of implementing the social profile: teaching resources, learning methods, and authentic assessment. The use of authentic assessment will encompass the selection of instructional materials and learning models, making it a significant channel. Authentic assessment guides learning by allowing students to create various learning activities that contain the Pancasila Profile's contents during the learning process. Authentic assessment provides a true picture of students' reading abilities as well as a measure of their progress toward independence. As a result of this fact, authentic assessment can aid in the improvement of history learning as well as the development of student independence.
Research on the Relationship between Population Size and Expenditure-Side Real GDP: A Comparative Analysis of 20 Countries from 1999 to 2019
Authors: Guo Chang
Published: December 2023

Solow model has long been a subject that has attracted researchers from diverse range of fields including economics, finance, and political. The convergence effect of Solow model is also an important measurement and the predict method to global long-term economy development. In the past, some researchers raised the academic-practice gap of the Solow model, and side proved the conditional convergence is more realistic. This paper will investigate the usage of Solow model in reality and analyze the impact of policies of different contemporary economies on GDP growth in different regions.
Hospitalizaciones por enfermedades reumatológicas pediátricas en Chile
Authors: Cid T. Bárbara J. , Escobedo D. Emilia , Aguilera M. Matías , González-Teuber Vicente , Concha G. Sara , Borzutzky S. Arturo
Published: December 2023

Introducción: En Chile, existe escasa información epidemio­lógica acerca de las enfermedades reumatológicas pediátricas (ERP). Objetivos: Analizar las hospitalizaciones por ERP en pa­cientes pediátricos en Chile entre los años 2001 y 2019. Material y Métodos: Análisis descriptivo de hospitalizaciones por ERP según código CIE-10 en < 18 años en la base de datos nacional de egresos hospitalarios. Resultados: Entre 2001 y 2019, hubo 29.854 hospitalizaciones por ERP en Chile (0,46% de hospitalizaciones pediátricas). La tasa de hospitalización nacional total del período por ERP fUe de 3,18 cada 10.000 habitantes menores de 18 años. La edad promedio fue de 7,91 ± 5 años y 52% fueron mujeres. La duración de la estadía tuvo una mediana de 3 días. La ERP con mayor cantidad de hospitalizaciones fue la vasculitis IgA. Hubo 36 fallecimientos (letalidad 0,1%), donde 44% (n = 16) tenía diagnóstico de lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES). El 63,4% de las hospitalizaciones ocurrieron en la Región Metropolitana y zona central del país. El 81,8% tenía previsión pública de salud. Conclu­siones: La TH por ERP en Chile es baja, siendo la principal causa la vasculitis IgA. Pese a tener baja letalidad general, la principal causa de muerte en niños hospitalizados por alguna ERP fue el LES.
Aspectos infectológicos del uso de terapias biológicas en pediatría
Authors: Castro-Moraga María Eugenia
Published: December 2023

El uso de terapias biológicas en pediatría constituye un impor­tante avance en el manejo de una gran variedad de enfermedades. Sin embargo, su uso no está exento de riesgos, ya que al afectar de una u otra forma al sistema inmune, puede favorecer la incidencia de infecciones oportunistas y de reactivaciones de infecciones latentes. Por lo tanto, en este artículo se revisarán las principales acciones a realizar como preparación previa al uso de biológicos.
Síndromes autoinflamtorios sistémicos
Authors: Poli Harlowe María Cecilia
Published: December 2023

Los síndromes autoinflamatorios sistémicos se caracterizan por inflamación sistémica o de órganos, recurrente sin causa infecciosa o neoplásica evidente. Su presentación clínica es heterogénea y puede caracterizarse por episodios de fiebre recurrente, inflamación sistémica severa con activación macrofágica, inflamación ósea o cutánea persistente. El estudio de los síndromes autoinflamatorios comenzó con la descripción de los síndromes de fiebre periódica donde destaca el descubrimiento de la fiebre mediterránea familiar. Desde entonces se han descrito más de 40 causas monogénicas de SAID que afectan a moléculas específicas de la respuesta inflamato­ria resultando en activación constitutiva de estas moléculas o fallas en los mecanismos regulatorios. Los SAID pueden clasificarse desde el punto de vista clínico o según las vías inflamatorias que se encuentren desreguladas, aunque ambos intentos de clasifica­ción pueden resultar complejos debido a la heterogeneidad de los síntomas y a que muchas veces hay más de una vía inflamatoria desregulada en un mismo individuo. Los avances en la compren­sión de mecanismos inflamatorios en SAID han contribuido a la identificación de importantes blancos terapéuticos que no sólo son relevantes en SAID sino también en otras enfermedades con un importante componente inflamatorio. El objetivo de este artí­culo es discutir los avances recientes en el entendimiento de las enfermedades autoinflamatorias desde el punto de vista genético y de los mecanismos subyacentes. Se abordarán las principales vías inflamatorias involucradas en diferentes fenotipos clínicos de SAID y las terapias específicas para cada uno de estos defectos.
Transaminasas elevadas de forma persistente en niño con dermatomiositis MDA5
Authors: Concha G. Sara
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La dermatomiositis es la miopatía inflamatoria más común en la infancia. En niños existen escasos datos de la prevalencia de autoanticuerpos y sus asociaciones por lo que a continuación se presenta un caso atípico con buena respuesta a terapia de rescate. Caso clínico: Paciente de 6 años inicia ma­culas eritematosas en párpados, pápulas eritematosas en palmas, orejas, narinas, en codos lesiones ulcerativas asociado a fatiga. Destaca creatinkinasa total levemente elevada con transaminasas muy elevadas (más de 1.000). Panel de miopatías inflamatorias positivo para MDA5. Se inicia tratamiento con prednisona 2 mg/ kg día sin mejoría de la elevación de transaminasas. Se administra gamaglobulina 2 g/kg con disminución de transaminasas logrando iniciar metotrexato 15 mg/m2 semanales con lo que el paciente se ha mantenido inactivo por 6 meses. Conclusiones: El estudio con autoanticuerpos ha permitido fenotipificar a los pacientes con dermatomiositis en subgrupos de enfermedad lo que ha contribuido a mejorar el diagnóstico, terapia, seguimiento y pronóstico.
Optimization of domestic biogas stove burner for efficient energy utilization
Authors:   , Petro Lucia
Published: December 2023

The inefficient indoor burning of fuel wood on traditional cook stoves generates pollutants, primarily carbon monoxide and many other human health-damaging emissions. It is from this risk that it is necessary to have an immediate shift to alternative cleaner fuel sources. Biogas, which is among the biofuels from biomass, is one of the resources that play a considerable part in a more diverse and sustainable global energy mix. For domestic purposes in rural areas of Tanzania, biogas provides a better option that can supplement the use of fossil fuels such as wood, charcoal, and kerosene, which is nonrenewable. However, the low efficiency experienced in the locally made biogas burners hinders the large-scale use of biogas amongst the population in the country. With the locally made burners, the users of biogas for the domestic application face problems including heat loss and high gas consumption which affects the whole cooking process. It is against this backdrop that the current study objectives incline on designing and improving the efficiency of the locally manufactured burners to achieve the uniform flow of fuel in the mixing chamber, which will result to the consistent heat distribution around the cooking pot. The optimization of the burner was done by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) through varying the number of flame portholes, air holes as well as the size of the jet before fabrication. The increased efficiency of the burner has also contributed by the addition of the fuel distributor. The results showed that the optimum hole diameter of the jet was 2.5 mm and that of the manifold was 100 mm. The currently developed biogas burner was tested and compared with the other two locally made burners. The water boiling test (WBT) on these three burners showed that the developed burner has a thermal efficiency of 67.01% against 54.61% and 58.82% of Centre for Agricultural Mechanization and Rural Technology (CARMATEC) and Simgas respectively. Additionally, the fuel consumption of the developed burner was 736 g/L as compared to 920 g/L for CARMARTEC and 833 g/L for that of Simgas. The developed burner and its corresponding cook stove are both environmentally friendly and economical for household utilization in Tanzania and other developing countries.
Mesoporous carbon materials derived from artocarpus heterophyllus for water desalination and defluoridation using capacitive deionization
Authors:   , Elisadiki Joyce
Published: December 2023

Sustainable clean water for human use can be attained through cost-effective water purification technologies whereby capacitive deionization (CDI) technology is among them. To attain high CDI performance porous carbon materials with high surface area, specific capacitance, and good chemical stability are essential. In this study, high surface area mesoporous carbon has been synthesized from jackfruit peels (Artocarpus heterophyllus) through chemical activation method. Two different activation routes were used; carbonization followed by KOH activation and direct activation with H 3 PO 4 . In KOH activation route, the activation process was done by varying activation temperature from 600 to 800 ˚C and KOH to carbon ratio (KOH/C) from 1 to 3 for 1 h. In H 3 PO 4 route, activation was done by varying concentration of H 3 PO 4 from 10 to 35% and activation temperature from 450 to 550 ˚C for 1 h. The textural properties of the synthesized jackfruit activated carbon (JFAC) and electrochemical characteristics of the fabricated electrodes were found to be influenced by activating agent ratio/concentration and activation temperature. The synthesized JFAC possess a honey comb-like structure with plentiful mesopores at a pore size range of 3.0-5.0 nm which are beneficial for electrosorption. The BET surface area and pore volume of the carbonized jackfruit peels (JFC) increased from 607 to 2681 m 2 /g and 0.52 to 2.61 cm 3 /g respectively, upon activation with KOH/C ratio of 2 at 800 °C. Nitrogen adsorptiondesorption studies revealed that the synthesized JFAC is mainly mesopores characterized by type IV isotherms according to IUPAC classification. Desalination experiments were carried out with 30 to 500 mg/L NaCl solution in batch mode at a flow rate of 2.5 mL/min while applying a voltage of 1.2, 1.4 and 2.0 V to the cell. The electrosorption capacity and saltremoval efficiency increased with increasing BET surface area and applied potential. Among the samples studied, carbon produced with KOH/C ratio of 1 at 700 ˚C (JFAC-1-700) exhibited the highest specific capacitance of 307 F/g, high salt removal efficiency and electrosorption capacity of 5.74 mg/g when voltage of 2 V was applied. When JFAC electrodes were studied for natural water defluoridation, it was found that JFAC CDI electrodes could remove fluoride (Fˉ) from natural water containing low Fˉ concentrations to the permissible limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Maximum Fˉ adsorption efficiency (62%) and electrosorption capacity (0.13 mg/g) were attained with applied voltage of 2 V and the pH of water remained unaffected. These results indicated that the Artocarpus heterophyllus peels can be the promising CDI electrode materials for low salinity water desalination and defluoridation.
Effect of industrial dust deposition on photovoltaic module performance: Experimental measurements in tropical region
Authors:   , Andrea Yotham
Published: December 2023

Dust particles accumulation affects photovoltaic module transmittance of photovoltaic solar cell glazing, and thus leading to substantial reduction of conversion efficiency owing to lower irradiance reaching the surface. In this study, the sensitivity of polycrystalline photovoltaic module towards industrial dust deposition was experimentally investigated under the tropical climatic condition of Arusha Region in Tanzania. Dust involved in the study was collected from fertilizer, gypsum, aggregate crusher and coal mines industries. Particle size analysis was done by sieve analysis technique to get different particle size range 20 μm-45 μm, 45 μm – 90 μm and 90 μm- 180 μm. The dust was uniformly distributed over the module with a baby powder bottle which had 100 g capacity with six holes of 0.1 inch diameter size, the holes was covered with sieve mesh in front of it in order to enhance uniform distribution. The experiment was conducted in an outdoor environment whereby two identical polycrystalline modules of rated power 100 W; were mounted at 15o facing north. Each module was connected to digital voltmeter and ammeter, modules current and voltage were monitored by supplying power to a rheostat, the I-V curves measurements were conducted at three different solar irradiances 720 W/m2 , 800 W/m2 and 900 W/m2 ; characteristic electrical parameters were obtained. Results indicate that dust deposition has more effect on short circuit current and does not affect open circuit voltage. Maximum module efficiency loss on polycrystalline photovoltaic module was determined to be 64%, 42%, 30% and 29% for coal, aggregate, gypsum and organic fertilizer dust, respectively. Therefore the coal dust was observed to have higher photovoltaic efficiency loss (64%) compared to all four tested dust samples. It was also demonstrated that photovoltaic module performance deteriorated with temperature rise owing to heat dissipation caused by dust accumulation. In accordance with literature data this study confirmed that efficiency loss on photovoltaic module also depended on the size of the dust particles accumulated on it; small particles reduced more performance efficiency compared with the larger particles. Keywords: Photovoltaic module, Performance efficiency, Dust, Solar irradiance.
Measuring the Efficiency Performance of Rural Banks in East Java during Covid-19
Authors: Aisyah As-Salafiyah
Published: December 2023

This research aims to analyze the efficiency level, source of efficiency, the potential for improvement needed, and comparison of the efficiency of BPR (Rural Bank) and BPRS (Islamic Rural Bank) in East Java. This research also looks at the efficiency of BPR and BPRS during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research period used in this study is from 2016-2021, with a research sample of 8 BPR and 6 BPRS in East Java. The analytical method used is a non-parametric approach, namely Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), with secondary data sources originating from BPR and BPRS financial reports on the official OJK website. The study results show that the efficiency of BPR and BPRS during 2016-2021 has fluctuated yearly. BPR has higher efficiency than BPRS. Then in the efficiency analysis during the pandemic, the efficiency of BPR is relatively stable, even though there has been a decline in 2021. Meanwhile, BPRS showed a significant decline in 2021. Furthermore, based on the potential improvement analysis, the most significant cause of BPR inefficiency comes from input variables, namely fixed assets, and at BPRS is the financing provided. This research also provides recommendations to banks, regulators, and academics.
Análise de sinais de alerta antecipados durante a ocorrência de fenômenos atmosféricos extremos em diferentes sítios experimentais da Amazônia
Authors: Miranda Francisco Otavio , Bulcão Bruno Coelho , Dias Júnior Cléo Quaresma , Manzi Antônio Ocimar , Souza Cledenilson Mendonça de
Published: December 2023

Foram investigados fenômenos atmosféricos extremos que se manifestam na forma de variações abruptas na velocidade do vento e na temperatura. Durante a ocorrência dessas variações e com o uso do método de Sinais de Alerta Antecipados (SAA), é possível a detecção da transição entre dois regimes de turbulência na Camada Limite Noturna (CLN). Os testes foram realizados tendo como variável de estado a temperatura potencial. Como resultado, foi possível identificar casos de fenômenos atmosféricos extremos que ocorreram nos três sítios investigados, além disso detectou-se a ocorrência de SAA na CLN amazônica.
Fluxo de metano proveniente do solo em área de floresta e pastagem no Oeste do Pará
Authors: Silva Taiane Alves da , Muniz Rafael Corrêa , Lima Laura dos Santos , Silva Raphael Pablo Tapajós , Moura José Mauro Sousa de
Published: December 2023

Na região Amazônica os estudos sobre gases do efeito estufa ainda são realizados com baixa frequência, de modo que entender a dinâmica e fluxo desses gases na região é de grande importância. Dentre esses gases destaca-se o metano, que é o segundo gás do efeito estufa com maior concentração na atmosfera. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi quantificar os fluxos de metano em área de floresta primária e pastagem e analisar a variabilidade sazonal da emissão/absorção desse gás, assim como verificar a influência dos fatores ambientais, atuando no comportamento do metano. A região de estudo compreendeu o Município de Belterra, Oeste do Pará. Para medição dos fluxos de metano no solo foram utilizadas câmaras estáticas com o auxílio de um analisador de gás do efeito estufa (Los Gatos Research (LGR-915-0011). O fluxo de metano no solo da região da Flona apresentou média de -1.499 ± 1.3 mg CH₄ m−2 d−1 e uma média de -0.4776 ± 1.21 mg CH₄ m−2 d−1 para a área de pastagem, obtiveram-se valores positivos e negativos, para as diferentes áreas, indicando emissão e consumo de metano, respectivamente, no período estudado.
Análise comparativa entre dados de precipitação gerados pelo “Climate Prediction Center – CPC” versus dados observados para diferentes biomas no Brasil
Authors: Viana Losany Branches , Almeida Gabriele Vieira , Silva Arthur Wendell Duarte , Costa Gabriel Brito , Pedrosa Douglas Leonardo Sales
Published: December 2023

Com a necessidade de se compreender melhor a interação biosfera-atmosfera em muitos sítios micrometeorológicos espalhados por diferentes biomas, cada vez mais se tem a necessidade de utilizar dados estimados de precipitação pluviométrica, quando há ausência desta nos períodos de análise dos sítios. Em função disso, este estudo tem por objetivo analisar o desempenho dos dados de precipitação do Climate Prediction Center (CPC) para região de diferentes biomas (Amazônia e Caatinga), comparando com dados observados em estações meteorológicas convencionais do INMET mais próximas. Neste trabalho, são utilizados dados acumulados nos diários de precipitação fornecidos pelo CPC/NCEP/NOAA (Climate Prediction Center/National Centers for Environmental Prediction/national Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), que possui resolução espacial de 0.5°x0.5°, em diferentes períodos para cada sítio. As análises foram realizadas através de técnicas estatísticas (boxplot, correlação de Pearson), comparando com dados de precipitação observados. A análise mostrou que, apesar dos dados do CPC terem boa representação da sazonalidade da precipitação nos locais, sua representatividade estatística varia bastante de um local para outro, fazendo com que o uso dos dados do CPC precisem passar por alto refinamento e aferição antes de serem postos como representativos em determinadas áreas, como o sítio do K83 e o sítio de Serra Talhada.
Influência dos fenômenos de submeso nos parâmetros turbulentos sob diferentes condições de estabilidade da CLN da Amazônia
Authors: Valente Fabíola Carolina Pereira , Kubota Paulo Yoshio , Souza Dayana Castilho de , Gonçalves Layson de Jesus Menezes
Published: December 2023

O movimento de submeso escala é muito importante em condições de estratificação estável, que costumeiramente ocorre na CLN, por ser um tipo de movimento que pode desencadear a turbulência intermitente. Assim, propõe-se identificar sinais de submeso escala e verificar qual a sua relação com a variabilidade de alguns parâmetros turbulentos, sobretudo da altura do ponto de inflexão, em três noites com condição de estabilidade atmosférica diferentes. Utilizou-se dados em alta frequência (20 Hz), medidos pelos anemômetros sônicos nos 10 níveis verticais da torre micrometeorológica, localizada em um sítio experimental na Amazônia central (sítio K34). Nos dados  aplicou-se da transformada de ondaleta de Morlet na variável u (vento zonal) para identificar a intensidade do sinal de submeso, e  realizou-se os cálculos para obter os parâmetros turbulentos (z/L, u*, H,   e ponto de inflexão) para verificar a influência dos fenômenos de submeso. Os resultados mostram que os fenômenos de submeso podem afetar a altura do ponto de inflexão.
Ação de jatos de baixo nível para a geração de turbulência: estudo de caso para o Pantanal
Authors: Silva Marcos Mateus Rodrigues , Pinho Camila Tassiane Silva Martins , Martins Hardiney dos Santos , Dias Junior Cléo Quaresma
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a evolução temporal da energia cinética turbulenta sobre a ação de Jatos de Baixo Nível na Camada Limite Noturna do Pantanal através dos fluxos de calor sensível e Momentum. A metodologia empregada foi um estudo de caso para a noite entre os dias 19 a 20 de Setembro de 1999, durante a estação seca na região. Esta noite é rica em fenômenos diversos com dois eventos de JBN, onda de gravidade, uma instabilidade convectiva e queimada na região. Calculou-se, utilizando média móvel de 5 minutos, os fluxos de calor sensível e momentum, a velocidade de fricção e a energia cinética turbulenta. Observou-se que no início da noite, com maior atividade turbulenta os efeitos sobre os fluxos, a energia cinética turbulenta e a velocidade de fricção são mais perceptíveis. Com o aumento da supressão da turbulência, o cisalhamento do vento do tipo upside-down promovida pelo Jato tem pouco impacto na superfície. Conclui-se que o efeito do Jato dependerá da sua relação com a supressão da atividade turbulenta promovida pela camada estável.
Белок - описание, польза, влияние на организм и лучшие источники
Authors: Елисеева Татьяна  , Ткачева Наталья  , Шелестун Анна
Published: December 2023

В статье рассмотрены основные свойства белка и его воздействие на организм человека. Проведен систематический обзор современной специализированной литературы и актуальных научных данных. Указаны лучшие натуральные источники белка. Рассмотрено использование белка в различных видах медицины и эффективность его применения при различных заболеваниях. Отдельно проанализированы потенциально неблагоприятные эффекты белка на организм человека при определенных медицинских состояниях и заболеваниях.

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A Study of the English Language Varieties, the Syllabus and the Classroom Instruction Realities in Nigerian Secondary Schools
Authors: Ayoola Moses Olusanya , Bankole Mercy Adenike , Adegite Adekunle
Published: December 2023

The teaching of English Language in Nigeria has always been modeled after British English (BE) being a former British colony which is the supposed ideal despite the reality of other varieties such as Nigerian English and American English while the examination bodies in Nigeria also remain very strict on the British English. This study investigates the variety of English being taught in Nigerian secondary schools using Ekiti state as a sample. The main objective of this study is to examine the variety of English recommended by the syllabus for teaching in Secondary schools vis a vis the variety being taught and used by the teachers and the effectiveness of the teachers as models of proficiency in the target variety of English being taught The total number of 100 secondary schools distributed across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria were selected for this study. As such 100 teachers of English were selected randomly as source of data. Classroom observation and questionnaire together with a designed variety checklist were used to elicit information from the respondents. The result revealed evident discrepancy between claimed proficiency, preferred English variety, and actual classroom instruction practices. The findings of the study present a complex and intriguing scenario regarding teacher proficiency, classroom instruction, and the use of different English varieties. The study concludes that the standard stipulated by the syllabus seems to be unrealistic because the teachers don’t have the proficiency in such variety to serve as role models and that there is need for acknowledging and integrating diverse English varieties, including Nigerian English, into syllabi and instructional strategies to better cater for the linguistic needs of students.
Building Algebraic Procedures From Concepts: Like Terms
Authors: Frazee Leah M. , Scharfenberger Adam R.
Published: December 2023

This task sequence for adding and subtracting like terms—grounded in the concepts of equivalence and algebra as generalized arithmetic—helps students see connections between concepts and procedures in algebra.
Introduction to the Voices of Martínez, Guiñez, and González
Authors: Adams Thomasenia Lott , Friedberg Solomon , Seshaiyer Padmanabhan
Published: December 2023

The authors provide context regarding cross-cultural mathematics teaching and learning.
Effects Of Banned Programmes On The Sustainability Of University Communities In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Jordan And St. John’s Universities Of Tanzania.
Authors: Mgejwa John S.M.
Published: December 2023

This study mainly examined the effects of banned programs to the sustainability of university communities in Tanzania. The study was conducted in two private universities due to availability of data. The universities involved in the sudy were Jordan University College and St. John’s University of Tanzania. The specific objectives included, to explore the reasons for the financial condition of the universitiies of study which occurred in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 academic years, to examine the effects of admission ban to the university communities. The study was guided by public and private theories of regulation.  The researcher adopted descriptive research design which combined quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The sample size of 108 respondents was used. Purposive, convenient and simple random sampling techniques were used to get respondents and participants for this study. Instruments for data collection were questionnaire and interview guides. The findings revealed that private universities under this study experienced economic drop in the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 as a result of the universities’ regulator’s admission ban of students to some programmes. The study recommends the universities’ regulator to allow the higher learning institutions to admit students in all programs with control strategies to ensure quality education is offered rather than forbidding them to admit new students.
Cultural Factors Influencing Child Sexual Abuse in the Society: A Case of Arusha City
Authors: Nguma Lilian Sebastian , Isango Emmanuel S.
Published: December 2023

To combat child sexual abuse, the Tanzanian government has implemented systems, regulations, and guidelines to eradicate the problem. Nonetheless, despite the government of Tanzania's extensive protocols, regulations, and standards, the problem of child sexual abuse persists. This therefore prompted the researcher to cultural factors influencing child sexual abuse in the society using Arusha city as case study. This study will be based on a case study design.  This study targeted citizens of Arusha city. This study used non-probability specifically convenience sampling technique to select respondents. This research used of both primary and secondary data. In-depth personal interviews and questionnaire were used to obtain primary data. Secondary data were obtained through documentary review. Data from interviews was analysed using thematic analysis. The questionnaire data was statistically analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. given by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Findings showed that, majority of the respondents to the large extent agreed that the myths and beliefs as well as tendency of silence and nondisclosure influence the child sexual abuse in the society. Findings unveiled stated that the rituals beliefs influence the child sexual abuse in the society. Also, findings designated that cultural perception and mentality influence the child sexual abuse in the society. The researcher recommends that further studies can conducted in other regions, cities and towns in Tanzania using the same sample or could include a large population, in order to explore critical factors influencing child sexual abuse in the society and to allow generalization of the findings to a wider population.
Multidimensional Complexity of Public Sector Tendering Procedures to Special Groups Participation through TANePS Use: A Case of Arusha City Council
Authors: Dome Martin Mathias , Barakael Evarest
Published: December 2023

Public tendering procedures and the procurement cycle in general tend to be lengthy and tedious to complete in one cycle. This has led to efforts to simply the process through adoption of electronic platform and takes advantage of increased ICT capabilities. In Tanzania, introduction of TANePS as an e-procurement system has marked an important milestone in simplification of tendering procedures. This study was based on the main proposition that Special groups’ participation in public tender opportunities has increased following introduction of TANePS as a tendering procedures handling platform. Guided by the transaction costs economics theory (TCE), this qualitative study adopted a case study design done at Arusha City Council (ACC). A structured closed ended questionnaire was administered to 52 respondents randomly selected from the existing special groups and 3 ACC staff from the procurement department. Primary data collected in form of nominal measurement, were modelled and analysed using logistic regression for dependent variable which was reduced into binary/dichotomous responses against the categorical independent variables of the study. The overall findings ended up refuting the main proposition and factors related to access to TANePS and registration conditions as well as proficiency in using the platform were found to significantly affect special groups participation in public tender opportunities. The implication of these findings is that the responsible institutions and special groups alike should exert concerted efforts to ensure training on TANePS’ use is extended to special groups and related support services. Similar studies are suggested especially to Procuring Entities (PEs) located in more settings where challenges of internet access may be more adamant as they are also required to set aside 30% of tender value per annum for special groups.
Assessment of Client-Related Factors for Delaying of Public Buildings Constructions Projects in Local Government Authorities: A Case of Arusha City Council
Authors: Mtango Joel , Sumuni Catholic
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to assess client-related factors for delaying of Public buildings construction projects in Local Government Authorities. The factors assessed were; project design, political intervention and decision-making challenges. The study was conducted at Arusha City Council (ACC) employing cross-sectional survey through semi-structured questionnaire and interview guide to 55 sampled informants. . Cross tabulation with Chi-square tests was deployed to analyse data.  Following the findings of the assessment of client-related factors for delaying of public buildings construction projects in Arusha City Council, it is concluded that inadequate project design is one of the major causes of delays of public buildings construction projects in local government authorities. More specifically, variations due to inadequate design, the effect of insufficient budget resulting from inadequate project design and insufficient professional staff are the main causes of delays in public buildings constructions project. It is also apparent that political intervention is another major factor that contributes to delaying public building construction in Arusha City council (ACC). It is also concluded that decision making challenges is another major contributor to delaying public building construction projects in ACC. More specifically, it is concluded that bureaucracy in the decisions making process, unnecessary directives by government officials and delays in the payment of interim certificates are the main causes of delaying public buildings constructions projects in ACC.   It is recommended that the government should employ an adequate number of building construction engineers, quality assurance officers, as well as project monitoring and evaluations officers who are expected to be tasked to ensure that projects are designed adequately, and their execution are managed and monitored effectively. Also, the government should avail adequate budget for all public building construction works and should pay interim certificates timely to avoid delaying the projects. In addition, the government should formulate and institute a general guideline that obstructs politician and government officers to be bid for public building construction works in their respective councils. This measure is expected to prevent conflict of interest among politicians and government officers.
Liability In The Cyber Space In Tanzania: A Focus On Internet Service Providers
Authors: Mukama Sabatho L , Kipanga Kassim B. , Siage George M.
Published: December 2023

Internet Service in Tanzania is provided by different vendors, both public and private. These providers are known as Internet Service Providers (ISPs). This paper examines ISPs as provided by The Electronic and Postal Communications Act, 2010, The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority Act, 2003 and The Cybercrimes Act, 2015.  The focus is on the nature of liability, extent of liability, and legal basis for such liability.  Upon comparison of the nature of liability in Tanzania with selected jurisdictions, The study found that, unlike in the United Kingdom (UK),  the United States (US) and India, where the nature of liability is mainly civil, in Tanzania liability of ISPs  leanest more towards criminal as opposed to civil liability.
Penerapan Alat Bantu Penangkapan Ikan Pada Kelompok Nelayan Pole and Line di Desa Murante Kecamatan Suli Kabupaten Luwu
Authors: Malik Andi Adam , Sahabuddin Sahabuddin , Yushra Yushra
Published: December 2023

The objectives of this activity are: 1) To increase catch results and reduce operational costs through the implementation of fishing technology tools. 2) To enhance the capabilities of Pole and Line fishermen in using fishing tools such as GPS, Fish Finder, and the ability to independently read fishing catch maps. The method used in the implementation of Science and Technology for Society (IbM) activities is Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), which involves the community in the activities. The implementation of this activity includes counseling, training, demonstrations, and evaluations to assess the program's effectiveness, ensuring efficient socialization of the program. The implementation method involves applying and utilizing fishing tools (GPS, Fish Finder) for Pole and Line fishermen to determine fishing areas and capture fish according to the information on the fishing catch map issued by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia. The results of this activity include the dissemination of information on the use of fishing technology tools, training in reading maps of potential fishing zones, and assistance in using the fish finder through counseling, direct practice, and interactive discussions to uncover issues and solutions that can be addressed by partners. In conclusion, the outcomes of the activity are: 1) Increased catch results and reduced operational costs through the implementation of fishing technology tools. 2) The desire and ability of Pole and Line fishermen to use fishing tools such as GPS, Fish Finder, and independently read fishing catch maps, subsequently inputting this information into the fishing tools
Pengaruh Pajak, Tunneling Incentive, Mekanisme Bonus, dan Profitabilitas terhadap Transfer Pricing
Authors: Sudarmanto Eko , Aulia Triana Zuhrotun , Putri Rumanintya Lisaria
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of taxation, tunneling incentives, bonus mechanisms, and profitability on the transfer pricing of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The study period used was 5 years, 2017-2021. The subject of this study includes all manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2017 and 2021. The sampling technique is a targeted sampling technique. Based on certain criteria, 34 companies were identified. The type of data used is secondary data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange website. The analysis method adopted is panel data regression analysis. The results show that bonuses and profit mechanisms have an impact on transfer pricing. At the same time, tax and tunnel construction incentives have no impact on transfer pricing.
Handphone and Students Growing in the example of Covid- 19; Lesson from Indigenous People in Limbungan, Lombok Timur, Indonesia
Authors: Juhriati Ika , Idrus S. Ali Jadid Al , Ariadi Lalu Muhammad
Published: December 2023

The pandemic has changed how students learn, including accepting technology in indigenous peoples' environments which is commonly unrevealed. This research discusses 1) how is students' literacy towards using smartphone technology in the context of learning before and after the pandemic in education units? 2) How do indigenous peoples understand modernization amid the substantial inheritance of ancestral traditions still practiced? Is it acceptance or rejection? To answer these research questions, ethnographic studies used Symbolic Interactionism analysis to observe changes in population behavior. There are two purposively selected sample groups; groups of students in indigenous environments, community leaders, and some randomly selected individual representations. Participatory observations, in-depth interviews, and related literature reviews were utilized to collect data supplemented by questionnaires disseminated through the help of google forms submitted to groups of students. The findings conclude that the Limbungan community is open to accepting technological media. Private television broadcasts after the fall of the new order regime contributed to campaigning for the importance of schools. This prompted the emergence of a wave of Limbungan people attending school. The pandemic has significantly improved digital literacy among indigenous peoples, even though most tribes in some areas have refused. School-age children are quite adaptive when using mobile phones to study during the pandemic. It can be said that indigenous groups in Indonesia do not always reject technology and the changes brought about in children's learning methods.
Understanding Student Absenteeism: A Quantitative Study
Authors: Almenhali Reem Mohammed Haddaf Radwan , Azman Azlinda , Singh Paramjit Singh Jamir
Published: December 2023

The study aims to identify the reasons behind students' absenteeism behaviour in the selected schools of Al-Ain state of UAE. For the said purpose, the problem was identified based on the government reports, and a detailed literature review was conducted which helped in the identification of causes behind students’ absenteeism behaviour, in general and specifically in UAE region. Taking the underpinning support of social learning theory, the framework was developed. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire, from 202 respondents. After ensuring the validity and reliability of the instrument and the data, structural equation modelling was applied. The findings confirmed that school environment, school motivational factors, and school interventional factors have a significant relationship with student absenteeism. The study recommended that School mechanisms need to be enhanced and the student motivational factors should be introduced in the schools to improve the attendance level or to decrease the absenteeism behaviour among the students. The study ended up with conclusions and limitation, for the future researchers and policy makers.
Manjujai: Social Functions, Local Cultural Values, and Universal Lullabies from West Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Syahrul Ninawati , Suyami Suyami , Sumarno Sumarno , Ajisman Ajisman , Refisrul Refisrul , Djakaria Salmin
Published: December 2023

Lullabies for children are a local and universal phenomenon in the world. Despite having local values, the lullaby phenomenon exists in almost all world cultures. The Minangkabau people in West Sumatra have a tradition of singing lullabies for children called manjujai. Manjujai slowly eroded and began to disappear due to the touch of technology and modernization. Manjujai, besides functioning as a children's lullaby, is also a medium for conveying messages, especially cultural and religious values, which are expected to be embedded in children's minds. The purpose of this study is to describe, reveal, and analyze the meaning of the function of Manjujai as a cultural expression of the Minang people, while at the same time connecting universal values that exist in children's lullabies in several other cultures. This paper is a qualitative descriptive research. The data is obtained by tracing the manjujai text. This research shows that manjujai text has three social functions: (1) conveying feelings, thoughts, and attitudes to life; (2) teaching cultural values through advice, messages, and hopes; and (3) presenting the beauty of language, feeling comfortable, calm, and prosperous, as well as generating a sense of comfort for children who listen. What all the lullabies in the world have in common is rooted in love, tenderness and care. Many lullabies have a peaceful, hypnotic quality. Weary bodies, rising black nights, difficulty closing eyes, and sleep are the three elements that form the universal backdrop for melodic and lyrical strands of lullabies around the world.
The Methodological Framework and Meaningful Learning in Thesis Research at the Graduate School of the Peruvian Police
Authors: Gavino Guido Fare Olivares , Santiago Grisi Bernardo , Marroquín María Susana Roque , Fernández Jackeline Roxana Huamán , Morante Carlos Augusto Zerga , Roque Carlos Alberto Jochatoma , Gutiérrez Lino Andrés Huamán , Alvarado Elva Luz Castañeda , Chávez Franklin Elder Abanto , Panduro Bernardo Cespedes
Published: December 2023

The experience of the human being acquired throughout his life is fundamentally the raw material with what is contributed to society, the research aimed to determine the application of significant learning in the writing of the methodological framework of the thesis. The methodology, due to its nature of study, was applied. It was developed from the perspective of the quantitative approach in logic and deductive reasoning, at the descriptive-comparative level, used a quasi-experimental design, for statistical analysis the Minitab software was used, the samples were (5) for the control group and (5) for the experimental group, the Chi-Square distribution was chosen to analyze the correspondence if they differ significantly from each other. Data collection was carried out using instruments built following the criteria; (a) Pre-Test (First Test) to know the previous knowledge; (b) Post-Test (Final Test) The results allowed us to appreciate that there are significant differences between the control group and the experimental group (Post-Test) noting that the students of the experimental group obtained higher scores surpassing the students of the control group who received the learning with the traditional method.
Library Transformation in the Digital Age
Authors: Harisanty Dessy , Sugihartati Rahma , Srimulyo Koko , Obille Kathleen Lourdes
Published: December 2023

Background and objectives: Library has entered a new phase in midst of a society currently in the digital native era. However, instead of being prepared for the transformation, the library is faced with a never-ending dilemma. Therefore, it’s important to know the extent to which the public requires this transformation. This can be seen through the discourses that appear on social media.

Methods: The method used is Teun A. van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) which analyzes text, social cognition and social context. Data was collected from the Brand24 website using library as keyword and the final data found comprises 6 texts from social media twitter, 61 texts from news, 7 texts from blogs and 8 texts from websites.

Results: Discourse on social media has shifted to no longer talk about conventional libraries which are only limited to narrow spaces reserved for bookworms. Discourses that appear on social media about libraries have undergone a transformation which is seen as a public space that has very broad and unlimited functions.

Conclusions: Based on the review and analysis of the data, it was concluded that the current public discourse has shifted towards no longer comparing libraries with more modern public spaces, but instead focuses on how libraries can transform to accommodate the needs of society in this era of digital natives.
Peacesantren: From Islamic Fundamentalism to Peace Education Islamic Boarding Schools Transformation
Authors: Dian Dian
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the foundation, educational process, and teaching curriculum at Peacesantren Welas Asih, Garut, as an Islamic educational institution that actually promotes the values of peace. The educational model at Peacesantren offers a peace education model that is capable of producing a generation of students who are able to become peacemakers and changemakers in society. This study uses a qualitative approach. The data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document review. Observations focused on students’ activities in Peacesantren. Interviews were conducted with three teaching representatives (ustadz) who teach at the Peacesantren Welas Asih, Garut. A document review was carried out on sources related to Peace-Santren. Data were analyzed using descriptive-analytic method, which includes data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion. This study shows that the notion of Islamic boarding schools as a source of Islamic fundamentalism is an inaccurate assumption. The practice of education and teaching in Islamic boarding schools can be directed to meet the needs of the community in resolving conflict issues in the midst of a pluralistic society, issues of harmony and tolerance, and issues related to world peace. Islamic boarding schools are able to actually contribute to these issues by performming peace education institutions. The formulation of the educational foundation, educational process, and educational curriculum that refers to the values of peace originating from Islamic teachings is concrete evidence that Islamic boarding schools develop from Islamic fundamentalist institutions to peace education institutions.