bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Students’ ability to solve function problems by using handep cooperative learning model
Authors: Demitra Demitra , Sarjoko Sarjoko
Published: December 2022

The cultural dimension can be a solution to identify the difficulties by learning about relations and functions. This study aims to describe the students' reasoning function concept, the solution variations on open-ended problems related to domain–codomains and function formulas, and to examine the effect of the handep cooperative learning model on the ability to solve function problems. This research used a quasi-experiment method involving 68 students. Data were collected through an essay test and analytical rubric. The effect of the model was tested on the problem-solving ability of functions by using an analysis of variance. Consequently, most students have good reasoning of the function definitions and the domain–codomain terms perfectly, very varied solutions in solving open-ended problems for domain–codomain and function formulas. The model has a significant effect on mastery of function concepts. The steps of the handep cooperative learning model supported the students’ reasoning.
Keywords: Cooperative Learning, Domain-Codomain, Function Formula, Handep, Problem-Solving, Reasoning.
The effectiveness of the digital competency training program in improving the digital competence of elementary school teachers
Authors: Munawaroh Isniatun , Ali Mohammad , Hernawan Asep Herry
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the design of a digital competency training program to improve the digital competence of teachers at the elementary school level. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a pretest and posttest design. The participants in this study were elementary school teachers from Yogyakarta. There were 800 teachers involved with the composition of 400 experimental class teachers and 400 control class teachers. This digital literacy program is carried out through several stages, namely the pre-test, intervention, and post-test stages. This digital literacy program lasts for one semester or 6 months with the main objective of improving the digital competence of teachers from three aspects, namely conceptual, procedural, and attitudes towards digital competence of teachers. The results showed that the intervention of this program was able to significantly improve the digital skills of teachers. The increase in digital skills of teachers in the experimental group is marked by increasing digital skills in three aspects, namely conceptual, procedural, and attitudinal digital competencies. The implication of this research is that digital competency training programs can be an alternative for stakeholders in order to improve teacher competencies while improving school quality.
Keywords: Digital competence of teachers, digital competence training program, Internet, digital literacy.
The effectiveness of drama-based language teaching in improving students' oral language skills: Longitudinal studies
Authors: Humaira Hera Wahdah , Syihabuddin Syihabuddin , Damaianti Vismaia S. , Sumiyadi Sumiyadi
Published: December 2022

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of drama-based language teaching on oral language skills, namely the presentation skills of students in college. The research method used is a quasi-experimental method by dividing the participants into two groups. The research participants consisted of 160 students taken from the college level. Participants were divided into two groups with a composition of 80 experimental groups and 80 control groups. The results showed that the presentation skills of the experimental group showed a significant improvement after participating in the drama performance. The improvement in presentation skills occurs in three aspects, namely the structure of the presentation, adaptation to the audience and the quality of the presentation content. So, it can be concluded that this drama-based language teaching can encourage and practice speaking skills in real terms so that it has an impact on students' presentation skills. The implication of this research is that drama can be used as an alternative assignment in order to improve students' presentation skills.
Keywords: Oral language skills, presentation skills, language teaching, drama
Perpectives of primary pre-service teachers on integrated teaching
Authors: Nguyen Giang Thi Chau , Pham Huong , Nguyen Anh Thi Quynh , Nguyen Bich Ngoc , Trinh Son Cong
Published: December 2022

Integrated teaching has been implemented in many educational systems across the world. In order to organize integrated teaching effectively, teachers need to be equipped with integrated teaching knowledge and skills from the time they are studying at a teacher training program. This study aims to evaluate the viewpoints of primary school pre-service teachers on integrated teaching in Mathematics at the primary education level. The research used a quantitative method by surveying 354 students from five universities across the main regions of a developing country in Asia. The results show that participants were aware of the important role of integrated teaching and the necessity of skill training in designing and using activities in Mathematics integrated teaching. However, their current skills in designing and using activities in Mathematics integrated teaching are only at or below the average level. Moreover, they have not often been trained or guided to design integrated teaching situations in primary education Mathematics. It is suggested that primary school pre-service teachers should be trained to be able to comprehend the integrated teaching concepts, processes and implement them in real teaching situations. 
Keywords: Integrated teaching, primary education, Mathematics, pre-service teachers, pedagogical institutions
PENGARUH DIMENSI KUALITAS LAYANAN KREDIT TERHADAP KEPUASAN DEBITUR USAHA MIKRO DAN KECIL (UMK) PADA BANK TABUNGAN PENSIUNAN NASIONAL
Authors: NURUL NURUL MUBAROK
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the dimensions of service quality credit-BTPN MUR Palembang Area 1 to satisfaction of its debtors. The population of this research is all debtors of BTPN MUR Palembang Area 1 up to December 2011 were 1,500 people consisting of micro and small business borrowers. The amount of sample to be taken is as much as 93 respondents, rounded to 100 respondents. Samples will be taken proportionately from six branches in Palembang Area 1. The data analysis technique used to determine the effect of service quality to satisfaction of the debtor's credit to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the People's Bank BTPN Business Partners Palembang Area 1 is to use statistical analysis multiple regression using the F and t test hypotheses. The analysis showed that it is known that the calculated F value of 1284.787 with a significance value of 0.000 is less than 0.05, which means that H0 rejected and Ha accepted. It is clear that the influence jointly on the dimensions of service quality credits include tangible (X1), reliability (X2), assurance (X3), responsiveness (X4), empathy (X5) to the satisfaction of the debtor UMK in BTPN-MUR Palembang Area 1. In the regression equation showed that the most influential dimensions of consumer satisfaction is the dimension of reliability (reliability). Where the influence of the dimensions of reliability is equal to 0.240 so that if the dimensions of reliability is increased by 1 score then the level of customer satisfaction will be increased by 0.240 assuming other variables held constant.Key Word: Service Quality, Satisfaction Debtor and Small and Medium Enterprises
Exploring Fasting In Christianity And Islam
Authors: Alfian Andi
Published: January 2023

Fasting is one of the religious practices or rituals or worship that can be found in almost every religious tradition, including the Christian and Islamic religious traditions. Several scholars of religious studies, through various research, claim that fasting has been practiced thousands of years ago by various religious adherents in the world and persists to this day. This study attempts to describe the teachings and practices of fasting in Christianity and Islam and then provides an analysis of the similarities and differences in the implementation of these teachings in the context of Indonesia. This study is library research in the sense that this study will rely on books and scientific journals related to this topic as primary data sources. This study found that the practice of fasting in Christianity and Islam each has its meaning and has its uniqueness, and characteristics. For example, they have their meaning about the purpose of fasting, the arguments they use for fasting, the types of fasting, and the procedures for fasting. This study argues that religious teachings, both Christianity and Islam, are dynamic, multi-interpretative, and contextual by exploring these issues.
Ekstremisme dan Solusi Moderasi Beragama di Masa Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Suprianto Bibi
Published: January 2023

Extremism has been a hot issue for years around the world. Until now, many scientists have investigated extremism through various aspects and their knowledge. however, only a few researchers have investigated the mechanisms of extremism and solutions for religious moderation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to examine how the solution to extremism in religious moderation is during the covid-19 pandemic. This research is aqualitative research which is literature review. The author uses data analysis methods such as data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that extremism and solutions to religious moderation during the covid-19 pandemic are as follows; 1) extremism can be prevented through national insight during a pandemic to understand religious divisions; 2) Religious extremism can be tolerated during a pandemic in order to provide space for awareness of religious diversity; 3) not being extreme towards one's own religion; 4) Extremism can be carried out in a friendly manner with local culture during a pandemic. The researcher's findings show that extremism and the solution to religious moderation during the COVID-19 pandemic can be done by developing various social aspects
La imaginería de Francisco García Lorca en la traducción: análisis cognitivo
Authors: Wilk-Racięska Joanna
Published: December 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar algunas herramientas de la lingüística cognitiva (Langacker, 1987) introducidas en la traductología por Tabakowska (1993) como instrumentos del análisis de la literatura. La imaginería de Lorca constituye un reto especial para los traductores. Por este motivo, sus elementos —la perspectiva, la prominencia de elementos de la escena visualizada, la plasticidad de la imagen— como efecto del uso de expresiones o construcciones gramaticales analizados en la óptica cognitiva, parecen ser un buen ejemplo de la utilidad de esta metodología en la primera etapa del proceso traductológico, es decir, en la etapa de la comprensión del texto original (García Yerba, 1994).
Transições juvenis na Argentina e no Brasil
Authors: Corrochano Maria Carla , Arancibia Milena , Miranda Ana
Published: January 2023

Partindo da relevância em considerar as inter-relações entre estudos, trabalho e vida familiar na análise das transições juvenis, especialmente para a realidade da América Latina, o artigo apresenta parte dos resultados de uma pesquisa-ação realizada em São Paulo e em Buenos Aires com objetivo de contribuir para a construção de políticas públicas de geração de trabalho e renda para jovens. Entre os anos de 2019 e 2021 foram aplicados questionários e realizadas entrevistas com jovens moradores de regiões periféricas nos dois municípios. Os resultados destacam a importância que a dimensão familiar em sua interface com a educação e o trabalho ganhou nas trajetórias juvenis, especialmente considerando o agravamento das desigualdades de gênero no contexto da pandemia de covid-19. As investigações em ambos os países mostram que estas desigualdades se manifestam mesmo em diferentes contextos e para diferentes perfis de jovens.
Internacionalização em casa como hub na educação superior
Authors: Souza Valeska Virgínia Soares , Freire Junior José Celso
Published: January 2023

Este texto de pesquisa tem como objetivo socializar uma experiência de formação de docentes e de servidores técnicos administrativos de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior para a internacionalização em casa. O foco do curso foi a familiarização dos participantes com as concepções teóricas e práticas que circundam o tema de internacionalização em casa, incluindo questões administrativas e linguísticas, além de análise e de ideação de práticas de internacionalização. Seguindo uma perspectiva metodológica qualitativa, as percepções da professora formadora foram registradas em notas de campo ao longo do curso e as opiniões dos demais participantes foram coletadas por meio de questionários semiestruturados ao final do curso. Os resultados apontam para a pertinência dos objetivos do curso e para a qualidade dos módulos propostos. Enquanto motivos externos à ingerência dos participantes, como falta de tempo e período da oferta, conduziram à desistência, motivos relacionados à qualidade da proposta pedagógica e a questões de mediação e interação levaram à permanência. Conclui-se que atividades de formação dessa natureza são imprescindíveis para que instituições de Educação Superior no Brasil possam mobilizar aliados em suas próprias instituições para fomentar a internacionalização em casa. Como contribuição do texto de pesquisa para os leitores interessados no tema, destaca-se a identificação de boas práticas para a oferta de cursos de formação dessa natureza, que devem considerar: a heterogeneidade do conhecimento prévio, a socialização de experiências e a percepção da identidade institucional.
Crecimiento impulsado por los salarios: concepto, teorías y políticas
Authors: Lavoie Marc , Stockhammer Engelbert
Published: January 2023

El artículo se propone reconsiderar las teorías y las políticas que han imperado en la economía mundial durante las últimas décadas y se han implementado sin que se les cuestione, a pesar de sucesos como la crisis financiera global de 2007, que han demostrado la ineficiencia y la inestabilidad de los mercados financieros no regulados. Hace un estudio comparativo respecto de políticas públicas en favor del capital y aquellas favorables al trabajo, así como entre regímenes económicos impulsados por las ganancias o por los salarios, por la deuda o por las exportaciones, y analiza cómo la combinación de estos factores puede afectar una economía. De esta manera demuestra que el neoliberalismo ya no es viable para el crecimiento y reflexiona acerca de la necesidad de un cambio de paradigma.
El imperialismo climático en el siglo XXI
Authors: Ghosh Jayati , Chakraborty Shouvik , Das Debamanyu
Published: January 2023

El artículo plantea que hay una nueva forma de imperialismo en el siglo XXI, gracias al cambio climático, sus causas antropogénicas —en particular, originadas por la explotación desmedida de parte de los países desarrollados— y los impactos que está teniendo, especialmente en países en desarrollo. Hace una crítica a las acciones insuficientes que han tomado los países ricos para combatirlo sin realmente responsabilizarse por sus efectos, en contraste con el gran financiamiento y las políticas con los que estos mismos países fomentan la explotación de recursos naturales, y con ello el deterioro ambiental y la desigualdad social y económica.
Photodegradation study of the fenvalerate insecticide by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and GC-MS and structural elucidation of its transformation products
Authors: Thiaré Diène Diégane , Diaw Pape Abdoulaye , Mbaye Olivier Maurice Aly , Sarr Diegane , Gaye-Seye Mame Diabou , Ruellan Steven , Giamarchi Philippe , Delattre François , Coly Atanasse , Aaron Jean-Jacques
Published: December 2022

The photolysis of fenvalerate, a pyrethroid insecticide, was studied in acetonitrile by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and 13C NMR to identify the site of bond cleavage and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to establish the chemical structure of fenvalerate photoproducts. Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation of fenvalerate solutions was performed for 18 h with a solar light simulator, and the photolysis reaction obeyed first-order kinetics. Photolysis half-life time (t1/2) values ranged between 15.25 and 21.63 h (mean photodegradation percentage = 51.7 %) for 1H NMR and between 4.55 and 8.06 h (mean photodegradation percentage > 80 %) for 13C NMR. We observed five sites of bond cleavage, namely carbonyl-tertiary carbon, tertiary carbon-tertiary carbon, carbonyl-oxygen, carboxyl-tertiary carbon, and aromatic carbon-tertiary carbon, yielding photoproducts formation. GC-MS was associated with 1H NMR and 13C NMR to obtain a complete photodegradation mechanism. Before UV irradiation, two chromatogram peaks were obtained, due to the two fenvalerate isomers. Under irradiation, both peaks decreased, and new peaks appeared, corresponding to photoproduct formation. After a 12- to 13-h irradiation, 99.39 % of fenvalerate was degraded with a mean rate constant of 0.305 h–1. The chemical structure of the formed photoproducts was identified, either by using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) mass spectral database or by interpreting the mass spectra. Finally, a detailed mechanism was proposed for fenvalerate photodegradation.
Comparative analysis of chemical composition and antioxidant activity of essential oil and hydrolate from black pepper fruit (Piper nigrum L.)
Authors: Milenković Aleksandra , Stanojević Jelena , Stanojević Ljiljana
Published: December 2022

The objective of this study was to analyze the chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) and hydrolate of black pepper fruit, as well as their antioxidant activity. The EO was obtained by Clevenger-type hydrodistillation with hydromodule 1:10 m/v for 240 minutes, and the hydrolate was collected after the hydrodistillation process. The qualitative composition of EO was determined by GC/MS and quantitative by GC/FID method, while the qualitative composition of a hydrolate was determined by HS-SPME-GC/MS and quantitative composition by HS-SPME-GC/FID method. The antioxidant activity was investigated by DPPH assay. Fifty-five compounds were identified from black pepper EO, where the most abundant compounds were (E)-caryophyllene (41.6 %), limonene (9.7 %), and sabinene (8.6 %). Twelve compounds were identified from black pepper hydrolate, where the most abundant compounds were α-terpineol (34.7 %), borneol (17.3 %), and terpinen-4-ol (13.9 %). The hydrolate showed higher antioxidant activity after 20 minutes of incubation with an EC50 value of 0.993 ± 0.011 mg/cm3 compared to the EO with an EC50 value of 67.72 ± 1.871 mg/cm3.
According to the results obtained in this study, both the EO and hydrolate are good sources of natural antioxidants with potential uses in the food, organic agriculture, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries as a safer alternative to synthetic additives. Furthermore, the possibility of wider uses of the hydrolate should be investigated in more detail. Although researchers interested in hydrolate investigation focus mostly on their antioxidant activity, these "aromatic wastes" could also present promising cosmetic activities.
IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EARLY DETECTION AND SCREENING OF BREAST CANCER AMONG FEMALE RESIDENTS IN GANDUL VILLAGE, PILANGKENCENG DISTRICT, MADIUN REGENCY
Authors: Rahniayu Alphania , Mastutik Gondo , Rahaju Anny Setijo , Kurniasari Nila , Ilmiah Khafidhotul , Ongko Wira Santoso
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Breast cancer is still a burden by being the most frequent malignancy and the highest cause of cancer death in women. The death rate from breast cancer can be reduced by early case finding and appropriate immediate treatment. Early case finding can be started with a simple periodic examination that can be carried out by each individual independently, namely by breast self-examination. This study aims to determine the effect of education on early detection and screening of breast cancer on the level of knowledge among women in Gandul village, Madiun district.
Methods: This study involved 101 participants aged from 25 to 87 years old, including female residents of Gandul village and cadres of public health center.  We conduct health education about breast cancer and early detection of breast cancer, especially regarding breast self-examination. Pre-test and post-test were also conducted to assess the the knowledge of the participants before and after the seminar held.
Results: The pre-test score of participants with low scores (<75) was 78.21% (79 people) and decreased in the post-test to 43.56% (44 people), while participants with high scores (>75) were only 21.78% (22 people) in the pre-test and increased to 56.44% (57 people) in the post-test.
Conclusion: There is a knowledge improvement about the early detection of breast cancer among participants after the intervention. The knowledge improvement can be seen through the increased score from pre-test to post-test.
DISCUSSION TERRACE ANEMIA PREVENTION IN FEMALE ADOLESCENTS BY UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
Authors: Armini Ni Ketut Alit , Yunitasari Esti , Triharini Mira , Nendy Margareta , Berliana ,Jessica Berliana , Legenda Ushaq , Tajrida Alifia Zuqni , Oktav Dita Dwi , Afifah Nur
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Female adolescents are a group that is prone to anemia due to puberty, experiencing menstruation, and an inappropriate diet. Community service activities aim to increase the understanding of young women about anemia to be able to make prevention efforts. Methods: Community service activities are carried out through webinars with a zoom platform. Activities include lectures, and interactive discussions, interspersed with fun games. A total of 32 teenagers participated in the activity until the end. The media used during the activity was in the form of presentation slides. Evaluation is done by asking open-ended questions and the opportunity to provide feedback to the participants. Results: Teenagers enthusiastically participated in the webinar on anemia discussion. Adolescents can mention the meaning, causes, signs and symptoms, and efforts to overcome anemia. Teenagers are interested in consuming COO-BIT! which is introduced. Conclusion: The teenagers understand anemia prevention and are committed to paying attention to healthy nutritional intake after participating in the discussion terrace. Teenagers are motivated to take care of their health. Keywords:  Adolescent; anemia; behavior; gender equality; prevention
STRENGTHENING A CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH IMPROVING YOUTH PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN THE VILLAGE AREA OF GUNUNG ANYAR SURABAYA
Authors: Arief Yuni Sufyanti , Qur'aniati Nuzul , Krisnana Ilya , Dwi Kurnia Iqlima , Rachmawati Praba Diyan
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The stages of adolescent development as one of the tasks of human development also have a role, one of them is applying prosocial behavior. Prosocial behavior is any form of behavior that has positive consequences for others, whether in the form of material, physical or psychological but has no clear advantage for the owner. The purpose of this community service is to improve knowledge and skills about prosocial behavior to adolescents in the village area of Gunung Anyar, Surabaya. so that it can develop adolescent prosocial behavior and can prevent antisocial behavior.
Methods: The method used in this community service activity is training with lecture and case discussions methods about prosocial behavior in adolescents and peer group support. As many as 30 people consisting of 15 adolescent, 13 parents, and 2 health cadres, with the criteria of adolescent aged 13-18 years took part in this activity and an evaluation was also carried out by filling out a questionnaire on the prosocial behavior of adolescents, parents, and health cadres through pretest and posttest.
Results: The results achieved through this activity were increase in prosocial behavior in adolescents, parents and health cadres. This is because the methods of lectures and case discussions can provide a clear experience in implementation prosocial behavior so that participants know and can apply skills in prosocial behavior in a community environment.
Conclusion: The next community service activity requires the formation of youth health cadres with a broader goal of improving a child-friendly environment.
The interoperability of mobile phone technology as a way to improve immigrant entrepreneurship in South Africa
Authors: Chidau Tatenda , Khosa Risimati
Published: December 2022

The paper seeks to illustrate the propinquity between mobile phone technology and the profitability of immigrant entrepreneurs’ businesses and whether there is a positive effect. The outcome should ascertain if mobile technology could be propounded as a credible source of competitive advantage. The paper uses a qualitative approach, using content analysis as the research design tool. Data analysis was done through the conceptual content analysis approach. Various online databases such as EBSCOhost, Google scholar, JSTOR, and Science Direct were accessed for literature. Different terms (keywords) such as; “Mobile phone technology”, “mobile marketing”, and “mobile payment” were searched. The data collected through a systematic literature review were compiled, analysed, and generated conclusions. This paper deduces that immigrant entrepreneurs stand to gain a competitive edge by using mobile phone technology, thereby improving business performance. Future researchers need to expand the scope of their study to other sectors and industries globally. The paper exhibits the significance of apps and websites as mobile technology tools that can positively impact business performance. This paper outlines how mobile technology is now an essential catalyst in the performance of various business sectors. Results are essential to app and website developers, entrepreneurs and the business society.
Effect of accounting information and communication control on financial performance of Sacco’s in Kenya
Authors: Wamukota Mackline , Ondiek Benedict , Musiega Maniagi
Published: December 2022

The study sought to examine the effect of Accounting Information and Communication control on the financial performance of Sacco’s in Kenya. The study employed a mixed research design targeting 175 Sacco’s with 875 respondents. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the CEOs, Finance Managers, Risk Managers, ICT Managers and Internal auditors. Data were collected by the use of both primary and secondary techniques. Primary data collection was using questionnaires, while secondary data detailed document analysis of audited accounts to capture information on financial performance. A pilot study was conducted in Nairobi County. Content and construct validity were tested at a KMO value of 0.870, which signified that factor analysis was appropriate. Cronbach Alpha was applied to establish reliability, ranging from 0.859 for accounting information and communication control to 0.916 for financial performance. Data were analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive analysis included; frequencies, Mean, Standard deviation and percentage, while inferential analysis involved regression analysis. The results showed a significant positive relationship between Accounting Information and Communication control and financial performance (r=0.661, P=0.000). Accounting Information and Communication control explained 43.7% (R2 =0.437) of variance in financial performance; the beta value for Accounting Information and Communication control from the regression model was 0.551 at p< 0.05.  The study concluded that Accounting Information and Communication control has a significant positive effect on financial performance. The study recommended that SACCOs conduct periodic reviews of the effectiveness of its accounting information and communication system to ensure management receives timely, relevant, and reliable reports for decision-making.
Audience inclusion in news reporting on facebook and twitter: the case of #feesmustfall
Authors: Olagunju Anu , Govender Nereshnee , Frankish Tarryn , Wade Jean Philippe
Published: December 2022

With the growing popularity of social media as a news source, there is a need to explore the audience-inclusion function of these social media platforms for news reporting. It is imperative to explore how the audience uses these platforms in the production of news to define the transformative nature of the media and its role in empowering society (the audience) to ‘break’ and tell their own story. Furthermore, it is necessary to understand how these social media platforms encourage audience inclusion and provide opportunities for the audience to participate in the production and dissemination of news items. In understanding this, society will be able to situate the role of emerging social media platforms in news dissemination, especially in the 21st century. The study conceptualised the audience inclusion theory to explore and examine the role of Facebook and Twitter in producing and disseminating news, particularly in reporting the #FeesMustFall campaign. It explored how social media allows participation in news production and dissemination and how #FeesMustFall participants used Facebook and Twitter to produce and disseminate news about the protest. The study used a qualitative exploratory approach within the interpretive paradigm to understand the audience inclusion role in news dissemination. Findings indicate that students find recourse in social media as an avenue for news during the peak of #FeesMustFall. There is also a change in news reporting due to audience inclusion provided by social networks. Also, citizens in the form of university students have become more engaged with social media because of its ease of access and sense of connectedness.
Effectiveness of traditional and digital advertising platforms for the marketing of tourism
Authors: Chiguvi Douglas
Published: December 2022

This study seeks to measure the effectiveness of traditional media in promoting tourism in this digital age in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This study employed a descriptive research design and a questionnaire was used to collect the data. The findings revealed that traditional and online media are more or less equally competitive in promoting tourism. Traditional media is still effective in promoting tourism in this digital age, especially in the domestic market. The study concluded and recommended that tourism marketers and authorities must come to terms with coexistence with traditional media and online media. There is no need to rely on one media to do it all. Where traditional media is lacking, online media must be there to make up for the difference and enhance the tourist experience.
The relationship between previous leadership theories and ethical leadership in a South African context: a narrative review
Authors: Bhana Anrusha , Sachin Suknunan
Published: December 2022

Leadership theories have underpinned significant leadership studies and practices which span decades. Despite the plethora of research on different leadership theories and styles, there is minimal research exploring the relationship between previous leadership theories and the ethical leadership style. Previous research has shown that the ethical leadership effect goes above and beyond other leadership styles and theories as the latter lack an exclusive ethical focus. Therefore, this paper aims to address the identified gap from a preliminary perspective of previous leadership theories as compared to the ethical leadership style. In addition, ethical leadership is the ‘only’ leadership style that is part of the King IV code and report on Corporate Governance in South Africa. The study is built on previous research conducted on leadership theories in relation to ethical leadership and corporate governance as per the King IV report. The method employed involved conducting a historical narrative review of research from more than 60 relevant sources obtained from different databases and search engines on this topic. The paper found that a relationship exists between historical and contemporary leadership theories, contemporary theories and ethical leadership style, and ethical leadership and corporate governance. Stemming from these results, a conceptual model of the relationship between leadership theories, ethical leadership style, and Ubuntu ethics is shown. It is hoped that different types of organizations in South Africa will benefit from this review paper since most need to comply with the King IV report and code. The focus should be on ethical leadership as it promotes better employee performance and positive organizational outcomes.
The impact of parental financial socialisation on financial attitude of young black African adults in rural and low-income area in South Africa
Authors: Ndou Adam , Ngwenya Sam
Published: December 2022

This study investigated the impact of parental financial socialisation on financial attitude of young black African adults in rural and low-income area in South Africa through quantitative research approach, survey design and self-administered questionnaire. Data was collected from young black African adults in Fetakgomo Tubatse and Intsika Yethu local municipalities, low-income and rural areas in South Africa. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the relationship between parental financial behaviour, parental financial monitoring, parental financial discussion, parental financial communication, and parental financial teaching with financial attitude. The results showed that parental financial communication and parental financial teaching had a significant positive relationship with financial attitude. While parental financial behaviour, parental financial monitoring and parental financial discussion had no significant positive relationship with financial attitude. Therefore, the overall results indicated that parental financial socialisation has no impact on financial attitude of young black African adults in rural and low-income area in South Africa. This study provided recommendations to parents, young black African adults, financial educators, financial services institutions, financial counsellors and the government.
Accountability, inclusivity, effectiveness, and leaving no one behind
Authors: Mamokhere John
Published: December 2022

This study aims to shed light on the continued difficulties municipalities in South Africa are having in achieving SDG 6 and also explore the impacts of effective governance principles on ensuring sustainable development. To explore this, the study adopted a qualitative research methodology in a form of a conceptual research design to gather secondary data. The secondary data covering SDG 6 challenges and effective governance principles were reviewed and synthesized. Different databases were used to review data from July through October 2022, such as Google Scholar, Google, Sabinet, Scopus, and other online platforms. Different keywords were used to guide and search the existing relevant literature. Secondary data was analyzed using a critical discourse analysis approach. Because of South Africa's lax governance standards, the theoretical findings of this study demonstrate that there are growing concerns about achieving SDG 6 in the near future. However, it can be agreed that progress toward effective governance has been encouraged and promoted, but the challenges remain. Therefore, the study recommends effective and inclusive governance because, without it, South Africa will not achieve its socio-economic goals, like SDG 6. South Africa should put in place structures that support constitutionalism, accountability, democracy, and good governance if it is to meet its development objectives. It is important to overcome lax governance, which is characterized by mismanagement, fraud, bribery, corruption, and a lack of accountability, transparency, and public participation. Again, South Africa should have an efficient government that works to fulfil the localized SDGs and responds to community desires and aspirations enshrined in the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000)
The effect of perceptions on tax evasion and tax sanction on ethical behaviour of accounting student compliance
Authors: Sudarto Triadi Agung , Dodik Juliardi
Published: December 2022

Perception determines the way we behave towards an object or problem, how everything that affects a person's perception will later affect the chosen behavior h. Accounting students by understanding the negative consequences of tax evasion actions and penalties in the form of sanctions can know signs in decision-making and behavioral patterns of academic compliance in higher education.  This study seeks to examine the effect of student perceptions of tax evasion and tax sanctions on the ethical behavior of accounting students' compliance. Results show that student perception as variable X1 on tax evasion does not have a significant effect to Ethical Behavior academic compliance of accounting students at the State University of Malang. Next on variable X2 result testing perception on penalty  positive and significant effect on behavior ethical obedience academic accounting students at the State University of Malang
UX/UI design of online learning platforms and their impact on learning: A review
Authors: Miya Thamsanqa Keith , Govender Irene
Published: December 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic, a catalyst in embracing the online mode of learning, is one of the key motivating factors for a paradigm shift in curriculum development due to the increased focus and reliance on technology. For the effective education of tertiary students globally, a revised curriculum development integrated with the Learning Management Systems and other eLearning platforms or tools that support asynchronous learning play a key role. This study seeks to determine the influence of user experience and user interface design of e-learning platforms on learning experience in higher education. A systematic review of studies regarding usability of e-learning platforms at tertiary institutions was conducted to determine the common issues and successes. A snapshot of research over the last five years was used in a systematic review to determine the influence of UX/UI on eLearning concerning higher education. Using the ERIC and Google scholar databases of journals, and specific criteria for selection of publications, 25 articles were examined in this study. Findings indicate that focused attention on interface design and user experience of eLearning systems for effective learning is crucial.
Leaving no one behind in a participative integrated development planning process in South Africa
Authors: Mamokhere John
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to explore the IDP process for improved public participation and thereafter assess the barriers to the design and implementation of the IDP. The IDP process was developed to improve strategic planning and ensure that no one is left behind at the grassroots. This was done by promoting public participation in municipal affairs. Many South African municipalities have been struggling to use the IDP process to improve public participation. A mixed-methods approach to investigate the participative IDP process and barriers, using the Greater Tzaneen Municipality (GTM) as a case study was adopted. The methodology included 400 respondents who were chosen through a probability sampling technique and probed to complete the online survey using a closed-ended questionnaire guide, and 10 respondents were also chosen through a non-probability sampling technique and were face-to-face interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. The key results revealed that poor public participation exists in the study area due to a lack of encouragement from responsible authorities. Many barriers hinder the effective design and implementation of the participative IDP process, such as protests, working in silos, a lack of institutional resources to address the competing needs of communities, and a lack of transparency, accountability, and consultation. Lastly, the lack of oversight by the municipality in the adoption of e-participation has been discovered as a barrier to the design and implementation of participative IDP process during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study concludes by providing a few recommendations to enhance participative IDP process. The GTM should at all times uphold democratic principles by ensuring active and effective public participation, transparency, and accountability in municipal affairs. South African municipalities, especially GTM, should develop innovative institutional and organizational skills to make better use of their resources, solve socioeconomic barriers, and enhance service delivery.
The impact of international portfolio investment on economic growth: the case of selected African states
Authors: Mlambo Courage
Published: December 2022

The main aim of this study was to investigate the impact of foreign portfolio investment on economic growth in Africa.  The motivation to explore the effects of portfolio investment and growth stemmed from the fact that Africa has recorded large capital inflows since the global financial crisis. These capital flows can have positive or negative consequences. The effects of foreign portfolio investment on the African economy is an area of interest because very little has been done on the subject area. The study used quarterly panel from 1995 to 2014. The study used only five African countries; South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria. These countries were chosen because they are in the top five of the African financial markets index. A GMM model was adopted to test the effects of portfolio flows on economic growth in the selected African states. Results showed that there is a weak relationship between portfolio investment and economic growth and that there is a positive relationship between INT and GDP. Results also show a positive relationship between EXCH and GDP in the long run.  A depreciation in the rand exchange rate is seen to be depressing economic growth. The study recommended that the Central Banks in African countries develop better strategies to enhance capital flows' benefits. This can be done by establishing and improving financial institutions which are still developing.
Examining the factors influencing Indonesia's local government’ intentions to use financial management information systems: the case for an extended TAM
Authors: Putra Baskoro Perdana , Subekti Imam , Atmini Sari
Published: December 2022

This paper examines the factors that influence the intention to use FMIS in Indonesia’s local governments, especially in East Java region. The study model used the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) that focuses on two specific salient beliefs-perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. However, this has not discouraged researchers from incorporating additional constructs to the original model in their quest for increased predictive power. Here, an attempt is made to explain local governments' intention to use FMIS. Besides perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, compatibility, external technical support, and management support are included in an extended TAM. The research data was obtained through questionnaires to 180 respondents of planning and financial managers at 9 local governments of the East Java region. The data analysis method used SEM-PLS with the SmartPLS 3.0 application. The results of this study showed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are influenced by compatibility, external technical support, and management support. Compatibility also influenced intentions to use FMIS, and perceived ease of use influenced perceived usefulness. Intention to use FMIS was also affected by perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Lastly, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use did not create a mediating effect between external variables and intention to use FMIS. This study concludes that TAM and external variables affect interest in using FMIS.
Development of E-Module based on Flipbook Learning Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) to Improve Critical Thinking Ability
Authors: Rohmatin Iza Alfi , Racmayani Arimbi , Jumadi Jumadi
Published: December 2022

This paper aims to develop a flipbook-based physics e-module to determine students' critical thinking skills by applying the problem-based learning (PBL) model. The method in the 4-D model research is qualitative descriptive. The research using a non-probability sampling technique that is selected is subject class 10 MIPA MAN 4 Bantul. Techniques for collecting data with test instruments and indicators are used in critical thinking, namely analyzing facts, formulating problems, selecting, clarifying and evaluating arguments logically, and drawing conclusions. The media and material analysis results show that the category is feasible, with a percentage of 85.43 and 75.41. The E-Module shows the average response in education suitable for use on critical thinking skills. The normality value of the control class is 0.002, and the experimental class 0.156. The homogeneity of the statistical significance level is 0.304. Therefore, the data has met the requirements to be tested using an independent test; there is a significant difference between the control class with lectures and experiments using e-modules.
Application of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Models with STEM Approaches in Dynamic Electricity Material Learning
Authors: Venalia Agantina , Djudin Tomo , Oktavianty Erwina
Published: December 2022

This research aims to determine the effect of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model with the STEM approach to improving learning outcomes in dynamic electricity material in class XII MIPA students of SMAK Abdi Wacana. The research used designed one group pre-experimental pretest-posttest. Design using the measurement of data collection techniques on tests conducted before and after treatment. Analysis of data was undertaken with the normality, homogeneity, Wilcoxon test, and analysis effect size. The results showed that (1) Before and after the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model with a STEM approach was implemented, learning results for dynamic electricity material were different (P-value 0.05), (2) Application of the PjBL models with STEM approaches in dynamic electrical material learning is effective in improving student cognitive learning outcomes in class XII MIPA SMAK Abdi Wacana. An average pre-test score of 31.22, a post-test score of 61.83, a standard deviation value of 20.22, and an effect size (ES) value of 1.5136 belong to the high category. The results of this study are expected to be considered by teachers in choosing effective learning models and approaches to improve student cognitive learning outcomes.