bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Działalność bibliotekarska służby konsularnej Drugiej Rzeczypospolitej we Francji – zarys problematyki .
Authors: AMBROCHOWICZ-GAJOWNIK ANNA
Published: July 2023

Teza/cel artykułu – Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie aktualnego stanu stosowania nawigacji fasetowej w polskich bibliotekach naukowych. Dokonano porównania zastosowania faset w OPAC tych bibliotek oraz w bibliotekach cyfrowych organizowanych lub współorganizowanych przez te biblioteki. Metody badań – Dokonano analizy zawartości stron internetowych bibliotek, głównie ich narzędzi wyszukiwawczych: OPAC i multiwyszukiwarek (discovery systems). Uwzględniono biblioteki największych, państwowych szkół wyższych oraz Bibliotekę Narodową. Po odnalezieniu narzędzia nawigacji fasetowej dokonywano analizy ilościowej i jakościowej stosowanych faset. Następnie podobna analiza prowadzona była w stosunku do bibliotek cyfrowych, organizowanych lub współorganizowanych przez analizowane biblioteki. Wyniki – Ponad 60% polskich bibliotek naukowych stosuje fasety w swoich narzędziach wyszukiwawczych. Wśród nich najwięcej jest bibliotek uniwersyteckich (78% przebadanych bibliotek), wychowania fizycznego (67%), ekonomicznych (60%) i technicznych (56%). Średnia liczba faset stosowanych w OPAC wynosi 8,7. Nieco mniej faset stosowanych jest w bibliotekach cyfrowych, średnio 8,66. Do najczęściej stosowanych faset należały takie, jak Forma/Typ, Język, Data wydania, Autor/Twórca. Wnioski – Fasety są rozpowszechnionym narzędziem wyszukiwawczym w bibliotekach polskich szkół wyższych. Stosowane są zarówno w ILS (Integrated Library System) zagranicznych, jak i w polskich. Pod względem liczby i rodzaju faset pomiędzy OPAC i bibliotekami cyfrowymi zachodzą bardzo niewielkie różnice, stąd wniosek, że stosowany schemat metadanych ma na to bardzo niewielki wpływ
Information Seeking on the World Wide Web in Opinions of Humanities Students – Survey Results
Authors: KOTUŁA SEBASTIAN D.
Published: July 2023

Thesis/purpose of the article – The aim of this research study is to examine whether information seeking on the World Wide Web is perceive as a process that requires prior mastery of proper competencies (information literacy). The article presents the results of a pilot study. The research was conducted on a group of 247 students of humanities at a university in Poland. Methods – a questionnaire consisting of 20 points was prepared to determine how participants perceive utilizing the Internet. Participants selected which of two activities best described seeking for online information on the Internet. Results and conclusions – the findings from the study showed that appropriate information  competencies, in opinions of participants, was positively related for a more efficient search for relevant information (data, content) on the Internet. Moreover, in opinions of participants, most Internet users do not have proper information competencies. It was also noted that information literacy education increases awareness of the necessary information competencies required for effective work on the Internet.
The Polish Librarians’ Association in IFLA. Origins of collaboration
Authors: Mężyński Andrzej
Published: July 2023

Thesis/purpose of the article – The article recalls the historical circumstances in which the Polish Librarians’ Union joined the IFLA in 1928. It describes the contribution of Polish librarians to the work of this organisation, especially to its annual sessions and also to the work of its subcommittees. Methodology – the primary source used is IFLA’s main publication, Actes du Comité international des Bibliothèques. Polish sources and documentary materials were also used. Results/conclusions – Poland joined the IFLA at an early stage, which allowed our country to follow global tendencies in library practice, and to implement some of them domestically. Poland’s contribution to IFLA’s work was not very significant, as at that time the Polish librarians’ community was in its formative stage, following the pe[1]riod of the country’s partition, and its intellectual centres had not developed yet.
Polska bibliografia regionalna z perspektywy półwiecza. Koncepcje i realia
Authors: Sadowska Jadwiga
Published: July 2023

Teza/cel artykułu – Głównym celem artykułu jest przedstawienie systemu kształtowania się polskiej bibliografii regionalnej w latach 1945-2010 z uwzględnieniem spraw instytucjonalnych, organizacyjnych, metodycznych i terminologicznych. Istotnym celem jest też pokazanie wpływu reform administracyjnych oraz organizacji krajowej sieci informacyjnej na koncepcję i rozwój tej bibliografii. Ukazano również rolę wojewódzkich bibliotek publicznych oraz Instytutu Bibliograficznego Biblioteki Narodowej w praktycznej realizacji koncepcji bibliografii regionalnej w Polsce. Metody badań – Podstawą analizy były referaty, postulaty i wnioski przedstawione podczas krajowych narad bibliograficznych (1956, 1966, 1978, 1995) oraz innych konferencji poświęconych bibliografii regionalnej (1960, 1967, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2008). Wyniki i wnioski – Wskazano kilka okresów istotnych dla rozwoju bibliografii regionalnej: a) lata 40. i 50., gdy prace nad tą bibliografią były inspirowane przez państwo i pośrednio miały cele polityczne (Bibliografia Ziem Zachodnich i Północnych); b) lata 60., gdy ustalono granice regionów historyczno-kulturowych w kraju (Pomorze Zachodnie, Pomorze Gdańskie, Warmia i Mazury, Ziemia Lubuska, Śląsk, Mazowsze, Lubelszczyzna, Rzeszowszczyzna, Kielecczyzna), opracowano podstawy metodyczne i podjęto systematyczne prace nad bibliografią regionalną retrospektywną i bieżącą jako źródłem wszechstronnej informacji o regionie; c) koniec lat 70. i lata 80., gdy w wyniku reformy administracyjnej (49 nowych województw na miejsce 17) podjęto próbę zastąpienia regionów historyczno-kulturowych regionami administracyjnymi, czego efektem były nowe bibliografie regionalne i zmiany zasięgów terytorialnych dotychczasowych bibliografii; d) lata 90. i pierwsza dekada XXI w., gdy na kształt i organizację prac nad bi- bliografiami regionalnymi istotny wpływ miały zmiany technologiczne w bibliotekach. Od połowy lat 90. tworzone są bibliograficzne bazy danych według jednolitych zasad normalizacyjnych. Rozwijają się także bibliografie lokalne. O rozwoju bibliografii regionalnych i lo- kalnych świadczą liczby: w latach 1945-1950 średniorocznie ukazywało się 18,8 bibliografii, w latach 2001-2008 liczba ta wzrosła do 585,8 w ciągu roku.
OTWARTA NAUKA – OTWARTE DANE BADAWCZE – NOWE ZADANIA BIBLIOTEK NAUKOWYCH: RAPORT Z BADANIA PILOTAŻOWEGO
Authors: KUCZKOWSKA MARIA , THEUS MONIKA
Published: July 2023

Teza/cel artykułu – Ostatnie kilkadziesiąt lat przyniosło zauważalne zmiany w funkcjonowaniu bibliotek naukowych. Niezwykle ważny dla poszerzenia zakresu zadań bibliotek – obok ekspansywnych technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych – okazał się ruch Open Access. Aktywny udział bibliotek w rozwoju idei Open Access, a z czasem Open Science, postawił przed bibliotekarzami nowe zadania. Zauważając pewną fragmentaryczność obrazu otwarta nauka – biblioteka naukowa, Biblioteka Uniwersytecka w Poznaniu postanowiła przeprowadzić ilościowe badanie pilotażowe. Zwrócono się z prośbą do pracowników bibliotek państwowych szkół wyższych oraz instytucji naukowych o wypełnienie krótkiego kwestionariusza ankiety na temat otwartej nauki, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zagadnień związanych z otwartymi danymi badawczymi. Celem tego sondażowego badania było określenie stopnia zaangażowania bibliotek naukowych w nurt otwartej nauki oraz zdiagnozowanie poziomu wiedzy bibliotekarzy na temat otwartych danych badawczych. Metoda – Zastosowano technikę ankiety i narzędzie w postaci kwestionariusza online, składającego się z 17 pytań. An- kieta miała charakter jednorazowy. Wiadomość z prośbą o wypełnienie kwestionariusza została wysłana na skrzynki mailowe 171 instytucji. Wnioski – Ankieta pozwoliła zweryfikować obraz zmian zauważalnych w działalności bibliotek naukowych – widoczne symptomy to m.in. kształtujący się zawód data steward, powstające zespoły zadaniowe ds. otwartej nauki, budowanie repozytoriów danych badawczych. Badanie wyraźnie potwierdziło, że otwarta nauka wyznacza nowe obszary działania bibliotek naukowych.
ELEMENTS OF IMPULSIVE BUYING BEHAVIOUR IN POST MILLENNIAL
Authors: Ms. Mansha Rajpal  , Dr. Swati John
Published: July 2023

Consumer Behaviour has been a concept existent for a long time and it is important for marketers to comprehend the buying behaviour of consumers while making purchases, so that strategies can be formulated appropriately, their needs, preferences & motives can be understood and catered to appropriately. There are various kinds of consumers, each possessing differing characteristics because of which a study needs to be undertaken to understand that. With the help of this research report, the concept of impulsive buying behaviour will be evaluated i.e. the purchases that take place on the spot/spontaneously without prior research or consideration. Traditionally, a buying process was followed in which a systematic purchase procedurehaving a methodological approach was followed, but, with time there have been changes in this and consumers have started making impulsive purchases as well especially when it comes to the current generation that is Post millennial. Although it is evident that all kind of products aren’t purchased impulsively, but there are certain products for which it does take place quite extensively. This will be studied in detail along with the various factors impacting impulsive purchases. Factors can include Demographic, Social, Cultural, Psychological, etc. and besides that, certain influences also exist such as friends, family, social media, celebrities, discounts, individual choices etc. Along with this, the research will help in gaining an insight regarding the satisfaction of consumers after making decisions impulsively.
KEYWORDS: Impulsive Buying, Buying Behaviour, Consumer Buying, Purchases Factors
DEVELOPMENT CRIMINOLOGY: A COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OF CRIME AND SOCIAL PROGRESS
Authors: Suresh Javvaji
Published: July 2023

Development Criminology is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand the relationship between crime and social progress. It explores how social, economic, political, and cultural factors contribute to criminal behaviour and how crime, in turn, affects the development of societies. This paper provides a detailed overview of Development Criminology, discussing its historical context, theoretical foundations, key concepts, research methodologies, and practical implications for crime prevention and policy development. By understanding the complexities of crime and its connections to social development, policymakers and practitioners can design more effective strategies to create safer, more equitable communities.
KEYWORDS: Development Criminology; Sociological Aspects of Crime; Crime; Theory of Crime
PENANAMAN KEMANDIRIAN ANAK 5-6 TAHUN (Studi di Taman Kanak-Kanak Pranggang II, Kediri)
Authors: Iswantiningtyas Veny , Wulansari Widi , Khan Rosa Imani , Pristiani Yunita Dwi , Nursalim Nursalim
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan guna mendeskripsikan kegiatan pembelajaran yang dilakukan di sekolah untuk menanamkan kemandirian pada anak. Penelitian yang dilakukan merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Subyek penelitian berjumlah 15 anak kelompok B, kepala sekolah dan guru. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi. Analisa data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman yang memiliki tahapan reduski data, display data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Dari hasil penelitian tampak bahwa indikator penanaman kemandirian anak di sekolah yang dilakukan oleh guru juga  sudah tercapai. Hal tersebut terwujud dalam aktivitas yang dilakukan anak-anak ketika belajar di sekolah: 1) anak mampu mengerjakan tugasnya sendiri, 2) anak dapat merawat barang yang dipinjamnya kemudian mengembalikannya pada tempatnya, 3) ketika makan anak terlihat langsung mengambil bekal makanannya sendiri, mereka makan sendiri dan memasukkan wadah makannya pada tas masing-masing tanpa bantuan guru. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa indikator kemandirian anak telah tercapai yakni anak mampu mengerjakan tugas di sekolah yang menjadi tanggung jawabnya sendiri untuk dikerjakan sampai selesai. Penanaman kemandirian anak di sekolah melalui metode pembiasaan mampu membuat anak untuk berperilaku mandiri tanpa bantuan orang lain. Diharapkan sekolah dapat melakukan kerja sama dengan orangtua untuk menanamkan kemandirian dengan melakukan berbagai kegiatan yang telah di ajarkan di sekolah.
Screening of Biological Activity of Selected Medicinal Orchids of Western Ghats, Karnataka, India
Authors: Madhavamurthy Hemanthkumar , Chikkamadaiah Mahendra , Suryanarayana Sharada M.
Published: July 2023

The present work was carried out to investigate the presence of bioactive compounds in selected medicinal orchids such as Dendrobium jerdonianum, Dendrobium barbatulum, Eria mysorensis, Bulbophyllum neilgherrense, and Pholidota pallida. The phytochemical, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties of the plants were evaluated using extracts obtained through chloroform, methanol, and aqueous extraction methods, respectively. The results of the phytochemical test showed the presence of diverse classes of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, steroids, triterpenes, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, carbohydrates, resins, proteins, glycosides, and phenolics. The presence of these phytochemicals varied among different solvent extracts among the selected plants. Among the plant extracts tested, D. Jerdonianum and P. pallida offered significant p ≥ 0.05 antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, Shigella flexneri, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging from 0.312 to 2.5 mg/mL. Among the plant extracts tested, methanol extract of Erythrina mysorensis (29.38%), B. neilgherrense (15.92%), P. pallida (13.84%), and D. barbatulum (13.10%) showed highest phenolic contents, followed by chloroform and aqueous extracts in all the plants. E. mysoriensis and D. jerdonianum exhibited highest antioxidant properties at 85.41% and 81.28% (with IC50 values of 36.49 and 43.72 μg/mL), respectively, while the positive control, gallic acid, displayed antioxidant properties of 94.61% (with an IC50 values of 30.49 μg/mL). These results warrant further studies on using these selected orchids for therapeutic and pharmaceutical applications.
Psychometric analysis of the mass shootings worry inventory
Authors: A. Lee Sherman , A. Gibbons Jeffrey
Published: July 2023

Mass shootings are a growing public health concern. However, relatively little attention has been paid to the debilitating forms of anxiety that arise from this modern form of public gun violence. Therefore, this study examined the properties of the mass shootings worry inventory (MSWI) using data from 757 adults. The results suggest that this newly developed instrument demonstrates solid reliability, convergent validity, and known-group validity. These findings encourage clinicians and researchers to use the MSWI to aid their efforts in confronting this health crisis.
The Genesis of the Bohunice Flat on the Southern Margin of the City of Brno
Authors: Ivan Antonín
Published: July 2023

The Bohunice flat is situated in altitudes from 280 to 290 m, 80 to 90 m above the Svratka River near the city of Brno in the territory of the tectonically strongly disturbed margin of the Česká vysočina (Bohemian Highlands). The flat was considered to be genetically either a remnant of the tectonically dissected peneplain or a remnant of the high terrace of the Svratka River. A detailed analysis has shown that the flat had developed on several smaller, partly tilted, fault blocks. Its surface cuts in the same level the igneous rocks of the Brno massif and the Miocene deposits. Relics of manycoloured, deep, probably tropical products of weathering kept preserved under favourable conditions on some fault blocks on the igneous rocks of the Brno massif and in the substratum of the Miocene deposits. Also the basal beds of the miocene deposits - consist of redeposited products of weathering. The prevailing part of the flat surface is formed of loess levelling and covering the unevennesses of the pre-Quaternary substratum. Their thickness is very variable ranging between 0 and 11 m. At the loess basis gravel remnants can be found in places consisting of hornstone and quartz. The relief of the flat is the result of a long and complicated polygenetic development. On the basis of the relation to a complete sequence of Quaternary deposits in the near by profile on Červený kopec Hill, the preserved remnants of the gravel mantle and the occurrence of flats in the same altitude in the surroundings territory, the author is of the opinion that the flat developed due to lateral erosion of the Svratka River, probably already during Upper Pliocene. In the course of the development in Quaternary when the Svratka River incised by 80 up to 90 m, the effects of linear erosion, periglacial destructional processes and loes sedimentation manifested themselves alternately on the flat. Owing to destructional periglacial processes the flat lost almost completely its gravel mantle, and a pattern of shallow dells developed. The loess deposition levelled the unevennesses in the flat surface and gave thus to the territory the morphographical character of a uniform, continuous, flat. The present morphographical features of the flat therefore mostly the result of the loess sedimentation.
Determinants of Point-of-Care Technology Use among Health Care Workers in Comprehensive Care Centres, A Case of Central Kenya
Authors: Muiruri Keziah , King’utu Kevin , Gitahi Mary Wangui , Otieno George Ochieng
Published: July 2023

The Point of Care (POC) approach is the highest level of interaction between health care workers (HCW) and the information system, which generally requires interaction during clinical meetings. Although it is hard to do so, it offers the most significant benefits. The POC strategy offers the system’s benefits to healthcare workers, patients, and those who monitor and evaluate them. The study focused on identifying key determinants of point-of-care technology use among healthcare workers offering services in comprehensive care centres in Central Kenya. A Cross-sectional descriptive study was adopted, two-stage cluster sampling design method was used in determining the sample size. The study involved a sample size of 217 respondents and over a 100% was achieved. The study results revealed that social demographic factors of health care workers have no significant influence on POC technology use as a p-value of above 0.05 was observed on all the variables. Some organisational factors such as adequate workstations (p = 0.0) and EMR reducing patient time (p = 0.012) were found to have significant influence on POC technology use. Significant influence on POC use was noted on source of funding for software and hardware maintenance (p = 0.001). The utilisation of EMR to review client progress in real-time (p = 0.001) was found to have a significant influence on POC technology use as well as the use of EMR to report to the national reporting system (KHIS) (p = 0.014). 71% of respondents reported that availability of clinical decision support features in the EMR was contributing to improved use of POC. An overwhelming 72% reported that they were very motivated to use POC technology due to the ability of auto generating reports. In addition, three factors were highlighted as key contributors to the success of POC use, and these were reliable power supply (44%), adequate and trained healthcare workers (24%), standard and stable EMR Systems (17%). The study recommended for adequate training of health care workers, adequate workstations, and reliable power supply. For initial implementers of EMRs, they should consider having Standard EMRs that support both clinical decision support features and automated reporting.
Perancangan Balanced Scorecard Sebagai Alat Penentuan Strategi
Authors: Medianson Medianson , Danes Jaya Negara  , Fitria Husnatarina  , Lelo Sintani  , Meitiana Meitiana , Luluk Tri Harinie
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the main strategies that must be developed, analyze strategic objectives, analyze performance measures and recommend managerial implications of the Non-Tax State Budget Subdivision of the Finance Department of the University of Palangka Raya based on the Balance Scorecard perspective. The results of environmental analysis using descriptive analysis, evaluation of internal factors, evaluation of external factors, and the internal-external matrix selected an intensive product development strategy as the main strategy for the Non PNPB Subdivision of the University of Palangka Raya. The results of the research at a later stage note that the customer perspective (0.573) is the most important perspective of the four Balanced Scorecard perspectives in product development strategy, while the strategic objective of "Increasing welfare" is the most important strategic objective of all existing strategic objectives. The last stage in the research process resulted in weighting for 19 Key Performance Indicators, strategic initiatives and managerial implications which became technical recommendations for the Non-PNPB Subdivision of the University of Palangka Raya.
Behavioral Finance and how its Behavioral Biases Affect German Investors
Authors: Schulz Bastian
Published: July 2023

The growing discipline of behavioral finance has identified several biases that significantly impact individual investors' actions. This paper aims to evaluate the influence of behavioral biases on investing decision-making among German investors. A questionnaire is created, and survey results from 342 investors are collected. Three behavioral biases, namely overconfidence, herding, and anchoring behavior, have been examined in this study. Moreover, it was determined if gender influences these biases among German investors. The findings indicate that male German investors are more susceptible to overconfidence and anchoring bias than female German investors. However, women are more likely than males to fall victim to the herding bias. Overall findings show that individual investors are prone to psychological mistakes.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the German Pension System
Authors: Tale Dennis C.
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic was declared over in April 2023. Like the financial crisis of 2008, the pandemic outbreak had an exogenous shock effect on Germany's micro- and macroeconomic environment. This mainly affected the labor market, and after that, the Bundesregierung took measures to stabilize the labor market to prevent a dramatic increase in unemployment. The German pension system is a pay-as-you-go system that is financed on a long-term basis by demographic and economic developments. Based on these factors, projections on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on statutory pension insurance in Germany were already made in 2020. This paper compares the forecasts from 2020 with the actual development, combined with whether German pension insurance can be assessed as sustainable after the pandemic.
Nilai Pendidikan Agama Hindu Pada Tradisi Mayah Ikut Dalam Upacara Perkawinan Di Desa Pakraman Satra, Kintamani, Bangli
Authors: Eka Suadnyana Ida Bagus Putu
Published: July 2023

The Mayah Ikut tradition contains educational values. The strictness of tradition can defeat all global civilizations that want to disturb existing traditions, so symbolic thoughts and ethical actions are characteristic of human dignity that underlies all progress of local culture and society. Cultural acculturation is a custom and its concrete form is the norm. The actions of the local community become customs and traditions, because actions that are successful and profitable tend to be repeated in the same way, over and over again to form. Mayah Ikut has a very deep meaning if it is studied and absorbed, even though it only looks like an offering, but behind it there is something that needs to be revealed to be known together. The values contained in the Mayah Ikut tradition are the value of discipline, the value of togetherness and cultural values
Analisis Pembangunan Pasraman Sebagai Pembinaan Masyarakat Di Kecamatan Fena Leisela, Kabupaten Buru, Provinsi Maluku
Authors: Waemese Roni , Sutresna I Made , Jaya Negara SP I Made
Published: July 2023

This research provides an overview of the necessity for developing pasraman as a vehicle for religious education, especially for young Hindu generation and the community in Fena Leisela Sub District, Buru District, of Maluku Province. The discussions in this research are: 1) How is the Public Perception espacially community in Fena Leisela Sub District about it; and 2) How is the real potential of Community for concern issues. The aim of this research is to ansure that Community in Fena Leisela Sub District can build Pasraman as a vehicle for educate the Community. In other word the developing of this pasraman is very important because there are still a lot of Hindu people in that region who do not understand the teachings of Hinduism. When the Pasraman can be build then the convertation will not heven in the Community. The theories used in this research are 1) Swot Analysis Theory, 2) Human Capital Improvement Theory, and 3) Development Theory. The method in this research is a description method, with the qualitative approach. Research  data, especially primary data carried out by directly discussion  in the field by with several Hindu religious figures or institutions and community leaders. On the contrary, the secondary data have got from some references to support the results of research. The results of concern research namely: Community have understood the benefits of establishing Pasraman in Fena Leisela Sub District; the Community have ability to develop the Pasraman; They also have ability to maintain pasraman security; Land for developing Pasraman have been ready; Availability of the Teacher candidates for Pasraman have fullfil the standar; Curriculum for Pasraman generally have been developed by the government and community should add the row material for specific identity value; Controler for Pasraman have been ready per-standart.
Optimalisasi Media Whatsapp Dalam Komunikasi Organisasi Sekaa Truna Truni (STT) Sastra Emas
Authors: Sutama I Wayan , Putra I Gede
Published: July 2023

Youth organizations have a position and an important role for the sustainability of social life of people's culture.The current media development of communication is a good opportunity at improving youth productivity and creativity within the organization. This writing aims to describe how media optimization of whatapp groups in improving sradha bhakti members of the organization. By using a qualitative descriptive approach, Data gathering is done with observation, An interview, and documentation.The research shows communication of the organization truna-truni (STT) gold literature in increasing sradha and bhakti through five stages: research, planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting. Communication using media organization whatapps group to develop effective communication among members and member of the organization in running of a wheel. That has not communication were caused by several obstacles which includes technical obstacles, the semantic relation, human and obstacles. Necessary engineering communication that the dynamic can move, sustainable, and moving according to prinsip-prinsip organization.Engineering communication covering 1. interaction and personal communications among members of intensive and solid, 2. establishes the identity of the organization and common aims in the structure, 3. minimize potential difference or disagreement, 4. visionary leadership, 5. developed a style of personal relationships among members effectively, and 6. run principle leadership the relevant organisations, openness, honesty, accountability, and cooperation.
Kajian Nilai Nilai Kemanusiaan Pada Upacara Nyulubang/Mekingsan (Studii Kasus di Kabupaten Mesuji, Provinsi Lampung)
Authors: Panila Saputra Putu , Budiawan I Ketut , Oka Puspa Anak Agung
Published: July 2023

This study discusses: Study of Human Values at the Nyulubang Ceremony in Mesuji Regency, Lampung Province. The Nyulubang or Mekingsan ceremony in Mesuji Regency is very important to study because it is carried out from generation to generation but not many understand its function, and meaning, but in general people believe there will be impacts if the tradition is violated. the meanings and values of humanity that are written and implied in it. In general, this study aims to describe the data and facts that occur in the field so that it is expected to be a guide and provide guidance to the public in order to know how the procession of the Nyulubang Mekingsan Ceremony in Mesuji Regency, Lampung Province; This study uses qualitative research methods to systematically obtain data, determine data sources, data processing, and data analysis so that it can be understood about the Human Values at the Nyulubang Ceremony in Mesuji Regency, Lampung Province. The results of this study reveal that the Nyulubang/Mekingsan ceremony is carried out by Hindus in Mesuji Regency, Lampung Province, because there is no good day to carry out the pitra Yadnya ceremony (burying the corpse carrying out the Pengabenan Ceremony). The Nyulubang/Mekingsan ceremony is a procession of burying corpses carried out by Hindus in Mesuji Regency, Lampung Province secretly (not reporting to Kelian Adat, Parisada, and other Village Officials, therefore the implementation is only attended by the closest family). The purpose of carrying out the Nyulubang / Mekingsan Ceremony is so that the body is not long left in the house. The human values contained in the Nyulubang/Mekingsan ceremony are the values of compassion, non-violence, the value of peace, the right attitude, and the truth.
Adat Jujuran Dalam Perspektif Sosio Relegius
Authors: Dardi Winda
Published: July 2023

Adat jujuran Merupakan Pemberian sejumlah Unag Dari pihak Laki-laki kepada pihak Perempuan yang ingin dijadikan Istri
Pemaknaan Tradisi Gunungan bagi Masyarakat Jawa dalam Uppacara Melasti di Provinsi Banten (Kajian Sosio-religius)
Authors: Meylati Putu Meylati
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana proses pembuatan sesaji gunungan, bagaimana proses pelaksanaan sesaji gunungan dalam upacara melasti dan apakah makna filosofis sesaji gunungan dalam upacara melasti.
RELEVANSI NILAI PENDIDIKAN ETIKA DALAM GEGURITAN PATI JLAMIT
Authors: Oktaviana Dwi
Published: July 2023

Bali has many classic manuscripts that are the heritage of ancestors in the past. The various works of classical literature have the values of Hindu religious education that can be used as an educational medium to guide and guide mankind in achieving happiness and inner harmony. One of the literary texts is the geguritan Pati Jlamit. Geguritan Pati Jlamit is a literary work of Ida Bagus Ketut Sudiasa who was examined to become a priest, later titled Ida Pedanda Ketut Sidemen. This poem is made in the form of a song tied by the lingsa with six types of pupuh, namely pupuh sinom, pupuh pucung, pupuh ginada, pupuh semarandana, pupuh dangdang, and pupuh pucung. The specialty of Geguritan Pati Jlamit which is interesting to study is in its content which is a text loaded with religious values that need to be disseminated to the community in order to increase the sense of devotion to God. One of the values that will be discussed in this study is the value of ethics or morality.
KI-basierte Vorhersage von Eigenschaften magnetorheologischer Fluide/AI-based prediction of magnetorheological fluid properties
Authors: Bierwisch Claas , Butz Alexander , Morand Lukas
Published: July 2023

Vorspann Der Einsatz von künstlicher Intelligenz zur zeiteffizienten Vorhersage des Verhaltens komplexer Systeme ist eine immer beliebtere Herangehensweise in den Ingenieurswissenschaften. In der vorliegenden Arbeit werden im Speziellen maschinelle Lernverfahren genutzt, um die Auswirkungen von Systemparametern und Eigenschaften eines magnetorheologischen Fluids auf dessen räumliche Struktur zu analysieren. Unter anderem wird ein Random Forest-Modell verwendet, das es zusätzlich erlaubt eine Abschätzung der Signifikanz der Systemparameter für dessen Vorhersage zu bilden. Die Datengrundlage bilden Ergebnisse aus Partikelsimulationen mit der Software SimPARTIX.
THE IMPLICATIONS OF COVID 19 ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD WELLBEING IN CAMEROON: EVIDENCE FROM NDOP IN THE NORTH WEST REGION OF CAMEROON
Authors: NCHOMANUI STATUS TAMIYA , LOUIS NTU SONKEY
Published: July 2023

COVID-19 has changed a lot in the way people carry out their daily activities, this change in their daily routine has affected some key indicators of household wellbeing. This study aimed at examining the impact of COVID-19 on some of the key household indicators of wellbeing in Ndop, which is a rural area with agriculture as the main activity. Specifically, the study seeks to; assess the impact of COVID-19 on household disposable income, and evaluate the consequences of COVID-19 incidence on healthcare expenditure. We adopted a convenient and purposive sampling technique and questionnaires were administered to 360 respondents. Data were analyzed using SPSS23 and the models were estimated using ordinary least square (OLS) regression estimation techniques. The result revealed that COVID-19 has a negative and significant effect on household disposable income, as results suggest a drop in household income by 50% due to Covid-19. Secondly, COVID-19 has a negative and significant effect on household healthcare expenditure. To enhance the deteriorating household wellbeing, there is a need for the government to ease the movement of foodstuff from the rural areas to the urban milieu, as this can increase household income in rural areas and hence household expenditure while enhancing the application of Covid-19 protection and treatment measures.
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS AND PRINCIPALS’ ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS IN KWARA STATE PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS, NIGERIA
Authors: ABUBAKAR FARUK, YUSUF , ABDULKADIR AJADI, TUNDE
Published: July 2023

The environment seems to play a prominent role in the actualization of administrative effectiveness irrespective of the level of education. Hence, this study examined the relationship between environmental factors and principals’ administrative effectiveness in Kwara State public secondary schools. This study adopted a descriptive research design of survey type. Teachers in the entire 305 public secondary schools in the 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State constituted the population for this study. Multi-stage sampling techniques which involve Stratified random sampling were followed in selecting the 42 principals and 371 teachers who participated in this study. The participants were drawn from 42 schools in six local government areas. This study made use of two researcher-designed instruments titled “School Environments Questionnaire” (SEQ) and “Principals’ Administrative Effectiveness Questionnaire” (PAEQ) to collect data from the respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for the analysis of the data collected. Findings from the study revealed that a significant positive relationship existed between the school environment and principals’ administrative effectiveness. A significant relationship was equally obtained between administrative effectiveness and school location, provision of facilities as well as schoolcommunity relations. It was inferred that the administrative effectiveness of school principals is related to environmental variables. It was recommended among others that the healthiness (physical and psychological) of the school environment should be reviewed from time to time in order to ensure administrative effectiveness.
UTILIZATION AND BARRIERS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) IN FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION LIBRARIES IN THE NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA
Authors: HAMMANJULDE ZUBAIRU JUNAIDU , BALA MUSA SAGIRU
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to assess the extent of utilization and barriers to ICTs in the libraries of the seven Federal Colleges of Education in the north-western part of Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design and a stratified random sample. A sample size of 400 was determined through the Taro Yamane Formula from the target population of 23,890 (libraries staff, teaching and non-teaching staff, and NCE students). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the mean and standard deviation scores. Findings indicated a moderate extent of utilization of ICT services available in the federal colleges of education libraries in the northwest of Nigeria. Also, the study observed the presence of insufficient ICT facilities, a lack of provision for internet connection, insufficient funding, inadequate power supply, a lack of well-trained personnel, and inadequate ICT facility maintenance in the college as barriers to ICTs in libraries. On this note, the authors recommend the need for sufficient ICT facilities, internet connections, funding; power supplies, trained personnel; and facility maintenance to allow for greater utilization of ICTs in libraries.
DISABILITIES AND EMPLOYMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN MAJOR INDUSTRIES IN THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE
Authors: I. SAQUIN MELONA
Published: July 2023

The study focused on determining the employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in major industries in the Province of Cavite. Specifically, this study aimed to identify the type of disabilities that are accepted for employment in different industries, identify the PWD’s demographic characteristics accepted by the participants in terms of age, sex, and educational attainment, the employability of persons with disabilities in terms of soft skills and hard skills, and the significant difference on the employment acceptability of PWDs in different industries based on the type of disability. It employed a descriptive research design using an online survey questionnaire administered using Google Forms. The study utilized a descriptive method of research using a quantitative approach to describe the variables under study. It employed a purposive sampling technique to consider 60 companies belonging to the major industries within the Province of Cavite. Data were tabulated and analyzed using SPSS. As a result, the majority of the participants have a moderate consideration for all types of disability. Additionally, the majority of the participants moderately prefer hiring the specified age groups of PWDs and do not have any preference in terms of gender in hiring PWDs and possibly accepts both male and female in their respective companies. Also, results revealed that the majority of employers highly prefer PWDs who hold at least one postsecondary diploma. Furthermore, findings show that the majority of the participants highly require all types of soft skills and they also highly require hard skills such as computer application skills, data analysis skills, working linguistics skills, planning skills, and mathematical skills in hiring PWDs. In regards to significant differences on the employment acceptability of different industries based on the type of disability, it is revealed that PWDs are accepted by the specified industries regardless of their disability type. With the exception of the construction industry, in which there is a significant difference on the acceptability of PWDs depending on their disability type.
AFRICAN UNION (AU) REGIONAL INTEGRATION AGENDA AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICAN SUBREGION: A STUDY OF NIGERIA AND NIGER REPUBLIC
Authors: RASHEED AMBALI
Published: July 2023

The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was transformed into the African Union (AU) in July year 2002, due to the resolution of African leaders to reposition the continental organization for better performance. This paper examines AU regional integration agenda and socio-economic development in West African sub-Region: a study of Nigeria and Niger Republic. The two countries share a common land boundary which covers over thousand kilometers. Historically speaking, they were both colonial creation of Britain and France respectively which was said to have born out of series of negations, treaties and conquests during the first decade of the 20thCentury. By 1960, the two countries got their political independence and have since exchange diplomatic missions and entered into various bilateral relations which border on trade, industry, culture, education and politics with a view to improving the socio-economic and political life of the citizenry. The duo established the Nigeria- Niger Joint Commission for cooperation in March, 1971 as a strategy towards promoting their socio-economic development. However, one of the perceived major problems to effective trade and integration in most Regional Economic Commissions is lack of political will. This is because most countries resist liberalization and tend toward protectionist policies to protect trade. Premised on this fact, how the AU hoped to effectively achieve its integration agenda particularly, as it affects Nigeria and Niger republic remains a serious challenge and a major concern for this paper. Methodologically, the paper adopted qualitative method that uses interview as instrument for data collection and this was supported with documents data. The findings from the results revealed that in terms of the impact of AU regional integration agenda on socio-economic development of Nigeria and Niger republic, there has been a lot of achievements. The two countries are said to be intertwined politically, religiously and socioculturally and any other forms one can think of. The findings from the results further identified major challenges confronting the AU in the integration of the two countries and Africa at large. These include; lack of political will; limited intra-African trade; funding problem; underdeveloped infrastructure etc. For better performance of the organization and the two countries, the paper recommended among others; the need for strong political will on the part of African leaders to turn policies and resolutions into actions at national levels
THEMATIC AMPLIFICATION: A STUDY OF PETER OMOKO’S CHARACTERISATION CRAFT IN CRUDE NIGHTMEN AND MAJESTIC REVOLT
Authors: OPOMU EBIKETONMOR , BLESSING OBOLI
Published: July 2023

A literary writer communicates a wide range of ideas and concerns about his society, whether past or present. This is done with the ultimate aim of making his readers benefit from his ideological standpoint. But the manner of expression is crucial to the reception accorded, and the successful interpretation of the literary text by the intended reader. A writer considers a number of literary tools to enable him to express his ideas effectively. The consideration for the deployment of the different literary tools in communicating these ideas makes a writer the successful artist he desires to be and equally acknowledged by the reader. This we can say of Peter Omoko who has written a number of plays. His works are loaded with different shades of literary themes suitable for critical scrutiny. There are few critical works done on his plays but mostly focus on the surface thematic analysis. It suffices to say that no work has been dedicated to investigating how the playwright uses the tool of characterization to reinforce his thematic concerns. This paper examines how the writer creates characters for the purpose of furthering the themes in the chosen play texts. The analytical procedure is anchored on new criticism which supports analyzing the intrinsic elements of the texts. The Paper finds out that the playwright slightly deploys odd characters to explain abnormal situations created by regular characters. It concludes that this particular method is the hallmark of the playwright’s characterization craft that makes him stand unique as a writer among his contemporaries.
INFLUENCE OF STUDENT COUNCILS’ INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNICATION ON MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISII COUNTY
Authors: R. LIMO CHEPKAWAI , ZACHARY K. KOSGEI , K. LELAN Dr. JOSEPH
Published: July 2023

In the recent past, there has been a large number of secondary school unrests and other forms of indiscipline not forgetting that Kisii County in Kenya also got its share. This happens despite the inclusion of student councils in secondary school management. The specific objectives of the study were to; establish the influence of student councils’ involvement in communication between students and the administration and management of public secondary schools in Kisii County. The study was anchored on functional leadership theory. The study adopted a mixedmethod design. The target population was 140948 respondents comprising of 104 principals, 2080 teachers, 1040 student leaders, 137713 students, and 11 Sub County Directors of Education. The sample size was 1066 respondents comprising of 31 Principals, 336 teachers, 289 Student leaders, 399 students, and 11 Sub-County Directors of Education. Stratified, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Data collection was done through the administration of questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Validity was established using expert judgment, while reliability was determined using Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics such as Correlation analysis and multiple regression with the aid of SPSS V26. From the linear regression model, (R2 = .525 shows that student councils’ involvement in communication accounts for 52.5% variation in the management of public schools. The study findings depicted that there was a positive significant effect of student councils’ involvement in communication on the management of public schools (β1=0.780 and p-value <0.05). Therefore, an increase in student councils’ involvement in communication led to an increase in the quality management of public secondary schools. It was concluded that creating networks and involving student councils in school administration reduces conflicts. School administration should put in place good communication systems in schools to ensure a smooth two-way flow of information to all students’ council/(prefects,) students, teachers, and support staff. It is recommended that the sustainable communication link between the students’ council and school administration be developed.
PIGMENTS IDENTIFICATION: COMPARATIVE EXAMINATION OF MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES IN THE HERMITAGE ASCENSION IN PYTHION OF OLYMPUS, GREECE
Authors: MEROPI KATSANTONI , THEODORE GANETSOS , ALEXANDRAKIS THEOLOGOS , DOUROS PANAGIOTIS
Published: July 2023

Pythion is a settlement of the municipality of Olympus in the regional unit of Larissa. It is located on the southwest side of Mount Olympus, in an amphitheatre position at an altitude of about 725 meters. The word Pythion probably comes from the god Pythian Apollon of Greek mythology. Its oldest name was Selos. The village remains important during the Byzantine period, a fact that is proven by the PostByzantine Hermitages that survive there. These were practised by monks who later manned the monasteries of the area. The best-preserved hermitages are located on the hillside, where the hermitage of the Ascension at the foot and the Holy Cross is a little higher. The hermitage of the Ascension extends into a spacious cave and includes five irregular spaces. The first two rooms are almost outdoors and served as vestibules of the nave. The access to the temple is made through an arched gate. The chapel consists of a chamber whose side walls have two arched openings that communicate with the interior of the cave. The only murals that have survived are of the archangels Michael and Gabriel which are found in the interior of the gate that leads to the temple and dates back to the 14th century (Gialouri et al., 2014). The present research study focuses on the analysis of 14th-century mural pigments using spectroscopic non-destructive techniques pXRF and portable Raman.