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Online Marketing Strategy in a Sharia Economic Perspective
Authors: Wulandari Sri Rahayu , Hasriadi
Published: March 2024

The goal of this study is to investigate Diniya Sunnah Style Boutique's online marketing approach from a Sharia economic perspective to boost sales of Muslim clothing. The nature of this research is descriptive data obtained through descriptive research methods. Data obtained through interview, observation, documentation, and analysis of data obtained qualitatively is concluded using inductive thinking. The research results show that the marketing strategy implemented by Diniya Sunnah Style Boutique uses a marketing mix strategy that includes product strategy, price strategy, place strategy, and promotion strategy. Promotional strategies and product strategies are very influential in increasing sales at Diniya Sunnah Style Boutique. The online marketing strategy for Diniya Sunnah Style Boutique is following the greeting agreement of posting pictures including clear product specifications, and this of course increases consumer confidence in Diniya Sunnah Style Boutique.
Use of Outdoor Take and Give Games to Increase Students' Motivation to Learn English
Authors: Armanda Jefferi , Iskandar  , Fatmasari Elly
Published: March 2024

This research aims to increase motivation to learn English, especially speaking skills, for class X TKJ 1 at SMK Muhammadiyah Imogiri by implementing the Outdoor Take and Give Games learning model. The subjects of this research were 32 students in class X, TKJ 1. This action research consists of 3 cycles. The objects studied were students' learning motivation and students' English-speaking skills. This research uses data in the form of students' speaking test results, interview results, observation sheets, and questionnaires. Research activities include action planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The research results show that: (1) the outdoor take-and-give games learning model can make English learning more interesting and fun; (2) the outdoor take-and-give games learning model can increase students' motivation to learn English; and (3) the learning model of outdoor take-and-give games can help improve students' speaking skills. Therefore, this learning model can be used as an effective alternative activity in the learning process.
The Effect of Increasing the Leadership of School Principals on the Performance of Education Staff in Wajo District
Authors: Sulfiani Besse
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted to find out: (1) the leadership of the heads of state vocational schools in Wajo district; (2) the performance of teaching staff at state vocational schools in Wajo district; and (3) whether there is a significant influence of principal leadership on the performance of state vocational education staff in Wajo district. The techniques used for data collection are documentation and questionnaires. The total population is 32 public vocational education staff in Wajo district. The collected data were processed using quantitative statistical analysis (percentage) and inferential statistical analysis (product-moment correlation) with a significance level of 5. The results of the data analysis showed that: (1) the leadership of the head of education at SMK Negeri in Wajo Regency is in a good category; (2) the performance of the State Vocational High School teaching staff in Wajo Regency is in the medium category; and (3) there is a significant influence of the principal's leadership on the performance of the State Vocational High School education staff in Wajo Regency.
Improving Paragraph Writing Competence through an Inquiry Method Using Audio Media
Authors: Gusni
Published: March 2024

The implementation of learning to write paragraphs through the inquiry method using audio media shows a change in behavior in learning in a positive direction. This proves that the application of the inquiry method using audio media can improve the ability to write student paragraphs, both argumentative paragraphs and persuasive paragraphs. Changes in student behavior can be seen in the creative abilities and skills of students who experience changes from cycle I to cycle II. In cycle I, students generally did not really understand paragraphs and were not able to write paragraphs properly and correctly. In cycle II, students understood paragraphs well and students were able to write good and correct paragraphs. The results of the study show that the application of the inquiry method using audio media can increase learning to write paragraphs. The results of the overall test analysis from cycle I to cycle II showed an increase. Starting from the assessment of the cognitive, affective, to psychomotor domains, it shows an increase.
Measuring the Essence of the Special Education Program in the Field of Religion: Realizing Religious Moderation in the Community
Authors: Syafaruddin Baso
Published: March 2024

This article discusses Measuring the Essence of Special Education Programs in the Field of Religion in Realizing Religious Moderation in Society. The purpose of this paper is to measure the essence of Islamic religious education institutions in the midst of society in realizing religious moderation. This paper uses qualitative research methods in collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to this paper. In the discussion section, it is stated that special education programs in the field of religion as an effort to realize religious moderation in society are one option that can be taken. So that it requires government involvement in drafting regulations and Islamic religious education institutions as centers for fostering and studying studies on religious moderation that will be implemented in society. Therefore, the involvement of religious education institutions in realizing religious moderation in society has a very important role. Especially in preparing alumni who will become members of society to understand and practice Islamic religious values in society, Special education programs in the field of religion that are designed with curriculum, content standards, learning processes, and assessments adapted to the concept of religious moderation will be a breakthrough in realizing religious moderation in society. Because the alumni will provide guidance to the community about religious moderation.
The Role of the Teacher as a Facilitator in the Islamic Religious Education Learning Process
Authors: Mawaddah Nurul
Published: March 2024

This paper discusses the role of teachers as facilitators in the learning process of Islamic religious education in state elementary schools. The main problem is what the reality is in the Islamic religious education learning process at Public Elementary School 91 Pammana. What are the factors that hinder the teacher's role as a facilitator in the Islamic Religious Education learning process, and what is the teacher's role as a facilitator in the Islamic Religious Education learning process? The author uses a qualitative descriptive research method in the form of written words from previously determined people. Meanwhile, for data collection, namely field research, the authors conducted interviews with school principals, Islamic religious education teachers, and students. The reality discovered by researchers in the field, namely the reality that occurred in the Islamic Religious Education learning process at Public Elementary School 91 Pammana in Wajo Regency in the pre-Covid-19 period when face-to-face learning was still implemented for lower grades, such as grades II and III, teachers Sometimes it still dominates learning, or it could be said that learning is still teacher-centered. For high classes, such as classes IV and V, the teacher has acted as a facilitator. During the COVID-19 pandemic, learning is done online or from home. Factors inhibiting the role of teachers as facilitators in the Islamic Religious Education learning process at Public Elementary School 91 Pammana in Wajo Regency: there are two inhibiting factors, including internal factors, in the form of the teacher's old habits in teaching. Meanwhile, external factors include the lack of supporting facilities owned by the school. The teacher's role as a facilitator in the learning process has been implemented, but it is not perfect.
Effect of Internet-Based Instructional Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in Economics: Counselling and Curriculum Inference
Authors: Gotip Nehemiah Wokji , Enem Uchenna Eucharia , Wilfred-Bonse Kate Uzoamaka , Bahago Samaila B , Sa’aondo Marcellinus
Published: March 2024

The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design. The population of the study was 942 Senior Secondary public-school II students in Kaura, Kaduna State. 187 Economics students were sampled from the population. Two research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Data was collected using a Multiple-Choice economic Achievement Test. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation by three experts. The instrument was trial tested on SSS II students in Government Secondary School Kagoro, Kaduna State. The reliability was determined using the Kuder Richardson (K-R20) formula to establish the internal consistency of the instrument, which yielded a reliability index of 0.85. The collected data were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while the Analysis of Covariance was used to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that using an internet-based instructional strategy has increasing positive effects on students' academic achievement in Economics and that gender is not a significant factor in students' academic achievement in Economics. The study recommends, amongst other things, that Economics teachers should use internet-based instructional strategies in teaching Economics and that teachers and students should be counseled on the need to embrace the internet-based instructional approach.
The Influence of Principal Leadership and Motivation on Teacher Professionalism at Senior High School 2 Wajo
Authors: Sadri
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine whether the principal's leadership has a significant effect on the professionalism of State Senior High School 2 Wajo teachers. 2) The principal's leadership has a significant influence on the professionalism and motivation of State Senior High School 2 Wajo teachers. 3) Motivation has a significant effect on the professionalism of State Senior High School 2 Wajo teachers. This research was conducted at two public high schools in Wajo, which are in the Limpomajang sub-district, Majauleng sub-district, and Wajo district. The research method used is descriptive analysis (quantitative) by analyzing the influence of the principal's leadership and motivation on the professionalism of teachers at State Senior High School 2 Wajo, which amounted to 17 samples. The results showed that 1) the principal's leadership had a significant effect on the professionalism of State Senior High School 2 Wajo teachers by 88%, which was in the very good category. 2) The motivation of the principal had a significant effect on the professionalism of State Senior High School 2 Wajo teachers by 88.70%, which was in the very good category. 3) Teacher professionalism has a significant effect on the leadership motivation of the principal of State Senior High School 2, Wajo, by 91%.
Learning Islamic Religious Education Through Contextual Learning Models: Islamic Moderation Studies
Authors: Nurdalia
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this project is to find out how contextual model learning can be used to teach moderate Islam. Islamic education is a collection of coordinated activities designed to get students excited and ready to learn in accordance with the learning objectives. Teachers of Islamic education must use model learning that is designed to maximize the potential held by participating educators to correctly achieve objective learning. A contextual learning methodology can assist students in integrating Islamic moderation values, which is one of the learning objectives of Islamic education. Using a qualitative methodology, this inquiry was conducted. Researchers should be able to understand, observe, and perform studies regarding in-depth Islamic moderation learning through contextual model learning more correctly with the use of a qualitative technique. The study's findings suggest that: 1) Implementing Islamic education can improve students' cognitive comprehension of Islamic moderation principles. 2) Implementing Islamic education can improve students' affective features to understand moderation in Islam by using contextual learning methods. 3) By using contextual learning techniques in Islamic education, students can absorb moderate Islamic views.
Implementation of Moral Aqidah Learning on Student Discipline
Authors: Mawaddah Nurul
Published: March 2024

This article examines the impact of the implementation of moral aqidah learning outcomes on student discipline. The problem in this paper is: how is the subject of Aqidah Akhlak taught at MTs Daarul Qur'an Pajalele, Tellusiatinge District, Bone Regency? How is the discipline in the class of students at MTs Daarul Qur'an Pajalele, Tellusiatinge District, Bone Regency? And how are the results of moral learning implemented in the formation of discipline in the class of students at MTs Daarul Qur'an Pajalele, Tellusiatinge District, Bone Regency? To answer these problems, researchers conducted qualitative research with educational, psychological, and sociological approaches. The data collection methods are in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis is carried out in inductive, deductive, and comparative forms. The results of the research show that the implementation of Aqidah Akhlak learning outcomes in the formation of discipline in the class of students at MTs Daarul Qur'an Pajalele, Tellusiatinge District, Bone Regency, is not significant. Because student discipline in class is still lacking, for example, arriving late, still talking when the teacher explains, and there are still students who are late entering when the bell rings. Meanwhile, one of the objectives of learning Aqidah Akhlak is to form the character of students who are obedient and respectful to teachers.
Analysis of Rabbit Farming Business and Marketing in Increasing Family Income from a Sharia Economic Perspective
Authors: Tang Muhammad , Hasriadi
Published: March 2024

The Sharia economic law approach is intended to explore aspects of the problem of business analysis and marketing of rabbit livestock from the perspective of Sharia economic law. The psychological approach is to gain knowledge related to the psychological condition of the informant relating to behavior, knowledge, feelings, and thoughts about the object being studied. The sociological approach takes a social approach to rabbit breeders and buyers. Mattoanging Village, Lalabata District, Soppeng Regency, is the center of rabbit farming in Soppeng Regency. In Mattoanging Village, there are several heads of families who are involved in rabbit farming activities. Currently, the number of breeders who are starting to pursue business is increasing, and marketing is also getting better. This shows that the growing interest of breeders is supported by market opportunities that are still very open. The rabbit farming business is currently being developed by breeders as an effort to increase productivity from a good perspective for health and income. Apart from that, the Break Even Point (BEP) analysis, namely the level of revenue, production, and price of the rabbit breeder's business, is at the break-even point or does not make a profit and does not experience a loss.
Implementation of Differentiated Learning in Indonesian Language Courses: Realizing Freedom of Learning
Authors: Fatmawati  , Hardiyanti  , Muktamar Ahmad
Published: March 2024

The low level of fulfillment of learning needs is an obstacle for students; besides that, the use of a curriculum that is still based on a rote system and the lack of diverse values result in students being passive in the teaching and learning process. As students have a variety of characteristics that must be met, one way of learning diversity is Indonesian. This research aims to see the results of differentiated learning in the implementation of the independent curriculum in Indonesian language subjects held in class IX-A at MAS As'adiyah Putri Sengkang as the subject of research. Then the approach taken is qualitative with a descriptive analysis method, which is carried out in two parts, namely activity analysis and other files. The results obtained show that differentiated learning is suitable for practice in the classroom environment at school as part of the learning requirements in Indonesian language lessons. So the hope is that students can develop their learning activities optimally. This can be seen in the evaluation section, which shows the diversity that exists within each student.
Islamic Religious Education Curriculum Development Model
Authors: Hasriadi  , Siswanto  , Muktamar Ahmad
Published: March 2024

The field of education is ever-evolving and always changing in the direction of perfection, both in terms of future readiness and adaptability to the environment and time in which it exists. In essence, the curriculum serves as a roadmap for carrying out the educational process in both schools and even colleges. There is no denying that curriculum implementation in the millennial era requires curriculum to change to meet the demands of the times. Islam itself strongly encourages movements for constructive development and change, believing that these are the keys to advancement and improvement. This problem served as the foundation for the formation of the research problem, which is the idea and framework for creating an Islamic religious education curriculum. Reference-based research—that is, observation centered on books, journals, or other publications—is the methodology employed. The study's findings demonstrate the curriculum's function in a number of areas that are important to educational activities, such as a) the school in question; b) schools or madrasas above it; and c) the community, which uses graduates. An eclectic method, or selecting the best of the four techniques listed below, can be used to build an Islamic religious education curriculum that fits its unique features. These methods include the following: a) subject-based methods; b) humanistic methods; c) technology methods; and d) social reconstruction methods. In the meantime, the Islamic education curriculum development model provides two alternatives for madrasas, including a competency-based and life skills-based curriculum development model and an Islamic Religious Universities competency-based curriculum development model.
The Students’ Interest in Learning Intercultural Communication Using The Integration of Mobile Learning Technology
Authors: Saiful
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study is to describe students' interest in learning intercultural communication through local wisdom, specifically Makassar ethnicity, integrated with mobile learning technology. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method. The researchers chose one class, which consisted of 27 students in the English Education Department at Muhammadiyah University of Makassar. The researchers used two research instruments, namely questionnaires and documentation. With the following process: Creating questions After creating questions for the questionnaire, the researcher comes to class and distributes participant questionnaires. The researcher gives students 30 minutes to answer the questionnaire, adding up the plated questionnaire data. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive analysis by calculating the frequency, mean score, percentage, and average using SPSS. From the results of the descriptive analysis, it is known that the average score of interest in learning intercultural communication through the local wisdom of Makassar Ethnic using mobile learning integration is 74.55, which indicates that there is a lot of interest. This outcome is similarly related to the average percentage of survey responses, where 35.49% of students said that they were interested. This means that students in the English Education Department of Muhammadiyah University of Makassar are interested in learning English intercultural communication through the local wisdom of Makassar ethnicity.
The Effect of Cooperative Learning Team-Games-Tournament Model Toward Students’ Science Learning Outcome
Authors: Nur Rahmah
Published: March 2024

Students studying science must be able to think critically, creatively, and aggressively. Learning should be planned in an engaging manner to maintain student engagement and produce high-quality learning. Teachers are expected to become proficient in multiple learning models in addition to using repetitive techniques or strategies when delivering material in class. In actuality, traditional and classical models are frequently employed by educators in the teaching and learning process. In order to make learning more relevant, educators should improve this learning model. The cooperative learning model is chosen to achieve this goal. The cooperative learning model is designed to encourage group cooperation and interaction between students. This research aims to analyze the improvement in science learning outcomes through the implementation of The study was conducted to explore the effectiveness of the TGT (team games tournament) cooperative learning model in the middle school in South Sulawesi for science learning outcomes. The research subjects were 21 junior high school students in grade 8. The type of research is pre-experimental through the one-group pretest-posttest design. The results showed that students' science learning outcomes increased significantly compared to the pretest score (sig. 0.00<0.05).
The Effect of Social Skill Therapy on Internet Addiction of Undergraduates in a Nigerian University
Authors: Omoyemiju Michael Adeniyi
Published: March 2024

The efficacy of social skill therapy (SST) for ameliorating internet addiction was tested among young Obafemi Awolowo University students. A total of 1,448 students were selected to participate in the study. The Internet Addiction Test was employed in the collection of data. The data collected were analyzed using percentages and analysis of covariance. A significant effect of SST [F (1, 59) = 82.243, p < 0.05] on Internet addiction was found. The study concluded that SST was an effective therapy for ameliorating Internet addiction among students.
Fish Marketing Strategy in Attracting Consumers from a Sharia Economic Law Perspective
Authors: Ardinata Eva Sri Meilani , Hasriadi
Published: March 2024

This research is about fish marketing strategies for attracting consumers from a sharia economic law perspective in Sengkang Mini Market, Wajo District. This research is motivated by the strategies of fish sellers who use various methods to gain profits; some of these strategies are not in accordance with sharia economic principles. The objectives of this research are: 1) To determine the market conditions faced by fish sellers at the Sengkang Mini Market. 2) To find out the marketing strategies used by sellers at Sengkang Mini Market. 3) To find out an overview of sharia economic law regarding the marketing strategies carried out by fish sellers at the Sengkang Mini Market. In this research, researchers used qualitative research with normative, sociological, and psychological approaches. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, verification, and conclusions. The results of the research show that the market conditions faced by fish sellers at the Mini Sengkang market experienced a decline in income after the market renovation last year, and fish sellers often did not make a profit in a day. The marketing strategy used by fish sellers at the Sengkang Mini Market to gain profits is by using a marketing mix, namely: product, price, location, and promotion. From the review of sharia economic law, the marketing strategies carried out by fish sellers at the Sengkang Mini Market are partly in accordance with sharia economic principles.
Elaboration of Transactional Conversation for Middle-School Students: Speaking Skills Through "COIN-SPA" Learning
Authors: Hendrowati Heny , Iskandar  , Fatmasari Elly
Published: March 2024

COIN-SPA learning is one of the learning models that will be used in this research to improve speaking skills in transactional conversations. Considering that the speaking skills of class VII-A students at SMP Negeri 1 Pati are not yet optimal due to the poor learning process and the low level of student activity in practicing speaking in English, it is necessary to have learning that can create opportunities for students to do more practice, speaking, namely COIN-SPA learning. This research aims to: (a) determine the implementation of the transactional conversation learning process; (b) increase student activity; and (c) improve speaking skills in transactional conversation through COIN-SPA learning for class VII-A students of SMP Negeri 1 Pati, which was carried out in two cycles with a time allocation of 6 x 40 minutes each (three meetings). The results of the research show that the implementation of the transactional conversation learning process with COIN-SPA learning can be carried out with category C (fair) in cycle I and increased to category B (good) in cycle II. The results of observations of student activities showed an increase in the average percentage from 59.9% to 78.4% or a percentage gain of 18.5%. The results of observing learning outcomes showed an increase in the average score from 73.68 to 76.44 or an increase of 2.76, and further increasing to 78.55, or an increase of 2.11, in the last cycle. Based on these results, it can be concluded that COIN-SPA learning has gone well so that it can be used to improve speaking skills in transactional conversations, and through COIN-SPA learning, it can increase student activity and student learning outcomes in transactional conversation learning in class VII-A SMP Negeri 1 Pati.
A Problem-Based Learning Model to Improve English Learning Outcomes: A Study in Middle-School Students
Authors: Sukaesih Cici , Iskandar  , Fatmasari Elly
Published: March 2024

Teaching is not just a matter of telling. Learning is not an automatic consequence of contemplating information in the minds of students. Learning requires mental involvement and students' work. Explanation and demonstration alone will not produce lasting learning outcomes. Which can produce learning outcomes, including the activities of contextual learning methods with problem-based learning teaching models. The source of the data for this research is the seventh-grade students of SMPN 1 Sidomulyo Odd Semester for the 2020/2021 academic year, totaling 34 students consisting of 13 male students and 21 female students. The data collected are quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data is data obtained from formative tests in each cycle. While qualitative in the form of observations in each learning cycle, the data obtained is then converted into success criteria to determine whether student learning outcomes can be seen and how they improve. This study uses two cycles of action research. Each round consists of four stages, namely: design, observation activities, and reflection. From the data obtained in the form of formative test results and observation sheets of teaching and learning activities, it was found that student learning achievement has increased from cycle one to cycle two. In the first cycle, student learning outcomes in the very good category were 29.41%, and in the second cycle, the learning outcomes in the very good category increased to 70.59%. This study concludes that the problem-based learning (PBL) learning model can have a positive effect on the learning outcomes of class VII F students at SMP 1 Sidomulyo, and this learning model can be used as an alternative to learning English.
Improving Text Descriptive Writing Skills In Middle-School Students: Investigating Image Media
Authors: Suparman Rostina Andi , Amra Ariyani  , Nurul Asma
Published: March 2024

This research aims to improve students' skills in writing descriptive text through the use of image media for class VII students at SMPN Satap Lelumpang. The low pre-test results of students are caused by teachers still using conventional methods of teaching writing. So the researchers decided to use a new method that had never been used before, namely using image media. The research carried out was classroom action research in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research was carried out at SMPN Satap Lelumpang, with the research subjects being class VII students. Data collection techniques include written tests and observation sheets. The results of research using image media show a significant increase. This can be seen from the students' learning results: in Cycle I, the average score was 4.87 in the poor category, increasing to 8.32 in the good category in Cycle II. The completeness of learning outcomes increased from 48.1% in Cycle I to 92% in Cycle II. This shows that students' skills in writing descriptive text increase through the use of image media.
Impact of E-Leadership on Service Delivery in Kenya: A Case of Public Universities
Authors: Wanjara Amos Otieno , Ogembo Paul Okeyo
Published: March 2024

Electronic leadership is basically becoming a norm in contemporary organizations. Despite the effectiveness and efficiency attached to e-leadership, its extent of adoption seems to be at the infancy stage in most of Kenyan Organizations. The purpose of this paper was to assess the impact of e-leadership on Service delivery in Kenya’s Public Universities. The objectives of the study were: to establish the level of adoption of e-leadership in Kenya’s Public Universities, to establish the impact of e-leadership on communication in the public universities and to establish effects of e-leadership on service delivery in Kenya’s Public Universities. The study adopted a Meta-analysis of empirical literature on the topic.  The study was underpinned by Technology Acceptance Model by Davis (1989). The study established variability in the level of embracement of e-leadership amongst the universities, that there was a strong positive relationship between e-leadership and service delivery, that e-leadership enhances faster and effective communication. The study findings have implications on the corporations’ need to embrace e-leadership for their effectiveness.
My Blood Glucose Level Data for Detecting and Monitoring Type 2 Diabetes in Adult People
Authors: Murairwa Stanley
Published: March 2024

The data note shares the blood sugar level data stored in a depository and makes it findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable to researchers who are interested in modelling Type 2 diabetes data. The researcher collected quantitative data at 8am for the selected 45 days using an SD Code free Blood Sugar Meter from 23 October 2020 to 20 May 2022, a total of 574 days. The blood sugar levels were measured in millimoles of sugar per litre (mmol/L). The research also analysed the 5 data points that were recorded during the diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes on 28 September 2018 at Mutare Health Gate pharmacy in Zimbabwe. The benchmarks used were 5.0 – 7.2 mmol/L before meals, less than 10 mmol/L after 1 – 2 hours of meals, and 5.0 – 8.3 at bedtime. The findings from the data show that the designed data analysis template detected the absence of Type 2 diabetes in the researcher’s blood. The average and the standard deviation of the blood sugar level data are5.964 mmol/L and 0.5335 mmol/L respectively. The maximum and minimum data points are 4.6 mmol/L and 7.0 mmol/L respectively. One lesson from the findings is that Type 2 diabetes can be managed to complete remission if the patient is assisted by health specialists such as pharmacists, family doctors, diabetologists, and dieticians. The findings from the blood sugar level data led to the suggestion of tips and hints on how to manage Type 2 diabetes in adults.
Forecasting Energy Consumption with AI: A Review for Sustainable Energy Management
Authors: Iriakuma Erempagamo Karina , Ukela Odoi Noble , Uche Ajuru Precious
Published: March 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of Industry 4.0, emphasizing its transformative impact on various industries and its specific applications in energy consumption forecasting for sustainable energy management. Beginning with a historical perspective on industrial evolution, from automation to the current cyber-physical systems era, the review highlights the pivotal role of AI in reshaping manufacturing processes. The article explores the diverse applications of AI in the energy sector, particularly its effectiveness in short-term load forecasting, demand response optimization, and accurate predictions for renewable energy sources like solar and wind. The growing complexity of power systems due to decentralization and the proliferation of grid-connected devices is discussed, underscoring the importance of effective information exchange facilitated by AI. Additionally, the review delves into various models used for energy forecasting, including supervised learning models, artificial neural networks, and deep learning models. The practical applications of AI in power system control, management, energy market pricing, and policy recommendations are outlined, showcasing its potential in optimizing energy efficiency and balancing electricity production and consumption. The practical examples of AI's role in improving predictions of supply and demand, such as Google's subsidiary DeepMind enhancing wind power output forecasts, highlight the real-world impact of these technologies. However, the abstract also acknowledges existing challenges, including insufficient theoretical background, practical expertise, and financial constraints hindering widespread AI adoption in the energy industry. In conclusion, the article offers valuable insights into the current state, challenges, and potential of AI in forecasting energy consumption, providing a roadmap for sustainable energy management across diverse industries.
Current Status of Lymphatic Filariasis in Three Selected Communities in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Eze Chinwe Nwadiuto , Yenagoa Bebe. Edwin
Published: March 2024

Current status of lymphatic filariasis in three selected communities in Sagbama LGA Bayelsa State, Nigeria was conducted between July and October, 2019. Descriptive Cross-Sectional study was carried out to determine LF prevalence, microfilaria density and W. bancrofti in mosquitoes. Blood samples were collected at night through vein puncture and examined using Giesma staining and Knott concentration techniques. Indoor resting mosquitoes were collected using pyrethrum spray technique and dissected for filarial worms. Out of 274 participants 37(13.5%) were infected of LF, Adagbabiri had the highest prevalence of 21(21.4%) followed by Sagbama 11(12.6%) and 5(5.6%) in Tungbabiri. The females were more infected than males, 22(59.5%) and 15(40.5%) respectively, there was no significant difference (P>0.05) between sex. The highest prevalence of 19.4% were recorded in ages 40-49yrs and least prevalence of 5.3% in 10-19yrs. Low microfilaria density 0.08,0.04 and 0.08 were observed among age groups, 0.10 and 0.20 between sex across 3 communities. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) of mean filarial density among age groups and sex. Participants knowledge on LF was very low but a good perception on socio economic consequences of LF was recorded across the three communities. No filaria larvae was discovered in mosquitoes of Anopheles gambiae and Culex quniquifasciatus dissected. In conclusion, although low prevalence was observed. Therefore, there is need for control programs and surveillance of LF in Sagbama Local Government Area.
Revitalizing Quranic and Fiqh Education: The Endeavor of An-Najah Ihya’ As-Sunnah Foundation
Authors: Harahap Muhammad Sapii , Taufik Hidayat  , Fian Triadi  , Wafiq Azizah Muslim  , Br Sipayung Arradhau , Raihanah Adilah  , Salwa Wudy Halia  , Nunzairina Nunzairina
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this community devotion program is as follows: 1) improve the ability to read the Qur'an and memorize Surah Al-Kahfi verses 1-7, 2) teach theory and practice in the implementation of prayer, as well as 3) provide the theories and introductions about mahram to pupils at the middle school level. The method used in community service at the An-Najah Foundation is Community-Based Research (CBR), a collaboration between the community and higher education institutions, with an action-oriented approach and application of service learning to support social movements to create social justice. The results of this activity in the first cycle show that most students still have difficulties understanding and following the activities carried out because the materials taught are still new to them. However, after the second cycle, the results show that: 1) average students can read the Quran and memorize Surah Al-Kahfi paragraphs 1-7, 2) average students understand the theory and practice of prayer, and 3) average students have an understanding of the theories and knowledge of Mahram.
The Implementation of Community Service Activities in Sipangko Village
Authors: Manik Wagiman , Lubis Mhd Firdaus , Rahmat Nur Utama  , Siregar Yusuf Al-Qardhawi , Fadlan Aggi Samudra
Published: March 2024

Recently, the author has heard many complaints from parents, the community, educational experts, and people involved in the world of education, especially in the religious field, regarding the behavior of children who have no interest in reading and understanding the contents of the Quran and Muslim children today, especially in Sipangko Villages has begun to lose interest in things related to the Arabic language, due to their busyness with various games on their respective gadget applications. They feel that the Arabic language is old-fashioned. The method that the Researcher used was the PAR (Participatory Action Research) method, which the Researcher carried out in participation with residents. After the implementation of the program for memorizing 10 surahs and their translations as well as 50 Arabic vocabulary words, the children of Madrasah Diniyah Awaliyah (MDA) Sipangko became enthusiastic about memorizing and learning the Quran, translation of Quran and Arabic, this was proven during the evaluation which was carried out on Wednesday, April 5 2023, that of the 42 student participants, 30 of them had memorized 10 surahs and their translations along with 50 Arabic vocabulary words, while 12 students had memorized 10 surahs and their translations. 6 surahs with translations and 20 Arabic vocabulary. Moreover, the villages and parents should pay attention to the children in their education with adequate infrastructure and human resources to educate them, especially in learning the Quran and Arabic.
INFLUENCE OF CORRUPT ACTIVITIES ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN A SOUTHERN MUNICIPALITY IN GHANA (2019-2021)
Authors: TORSU, Leonard Atsu
Published: March 2024

The issue of corruption is an increasingly social problem that affects many sectors of the economy of nations. Ghana, over the years, has continued, to battle the menace of corruption. Meanwhile, reducing corruption levels can substantively improve the quality of human capital and bring about improvement in human development. This article highlights the situation of corrupt activities at the grassroots level from the year 2019 to 2021 in a southern municipality in Ghana. It also identifies factors that facilitate corrupt activities and the effects of corrupt activities on community development. Using convergent parallel design based on the mixed-methods approach, primary data were gathered through face-to-face interviews and questionnaires. The study concludes that corruption has become rampant and institutionalized at the district level, to the extent that it disproportionately affects the governance systems of institutions of local communities, whose primary existence is to improve the quality of life of its citizens. Based on this, the study recommends that to eradicate corruption, the state must end impunity and promote transparency and access to information.

Keywords: Effects, Corruption, Corrupt Activities, Community Development.
SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING Women’s Roles and Images in Iranian Architectural Magazines (1946-2001)
Authors: Zarei Hajiabadi Sina
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the evolution of Iranian architectural magazines, focusing on discernible shifts in the involvement and portrayal of women during three distinct periods spanning from 1946 to 2001. From 1946 to 1969, female contributions to the magazines were markedly scarce initially, with depictions limited to non-progressive representations of women in traditional roles and endorsements directed towards the Queen. Along with the modern cultural initiatives of the Pahlavi state in the 1970s, the magazines transitioned from a prior disregard for female figures to occasionally recognising them as equally capable professionals. In contrast to this shift and the gradual growth in the number of educated and professional women before and after the 1979 revolution, the Islamic Republic embarked on a systematic effort to marginalise women and censor their images from public view. Challenging the post-revolutionary moments of limitation and censorship, few charismatic figures succeeded in redefining their roles and images in architectural magazines, especially after the revivals of 1991 and 1998 that were marked by the publication of two ground-breaking magazines. This study, supported by a comprehensive historical review, employs Theo van Leeuwen’s discourse analysis, revealing the intricate interplay of four discursive strategies in shaping women’s representation in Iranian architectural magazines across the three periods. The text underscores the impact of pre- and post-revolutionary societal and political changes. It highlights how the resilience of Iranian women led to an unprecedented redefinition of female professional roles in the 1990s.
Hybrid of Meta-Heuristic Techniques Based on Cuckoo Search and Particle Swarm Optimizations for Solar PV Systems Subjected to Partially Shaded Conditions
Authors: Nouh Aiman , Almalih Alhasan , Faraj Moneer , Almalih Alhusayn , Mohamed Faisal
Published: March 2024

Solar energy has a significant role in meeting rising energy demand while reducing environmental impact. Solar radiation and temperature are important factors on which PV energy production depends, but its optimal operation point is influenced by variations in the aforementioned environmental factors. The nonlinear behavior of the solar system and the variable nature of environmental conditions make determining the optimal operation point difficult. To overcome these difficulties, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) finding techniques are used to extract the optimal power from the photovoltaic energy system. The behavior of MPPT varies for different weather conditions, such as partial shading conditions (PSC), and uniform irradiance conditions. Conventional techniques are simple, quick, and efficient for tracing the MPP quickly, but they are limited to uniform weather conditions. In addition, these techniques don't achieve the Global Maxima (GM) and mostly stay stuck at the Local Maxima (LM). The Meta-Heuristic techniques aid in finding the GM, but their primary disadvantage is that they take a longer time to trace the Global Maxima. This study addresses the problem by combining Cuckoo Search (CS) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithms, leading to a hybrid (CSPSO) technique to extract the global maximum (GM). To verify the effectiveness of the suggested technique, its performance is examined under three different irradiance patterns for different PV array configurations (such as 3S and 4S3P) through MATLAB simulation. The outcomes of CSPSO are compared with the prior well-known Meta-Heuristic techniques such as Cuckoo Search (CS), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Crow Search Algorithm (CSA). The results show the suggested technique excels over other techniques in terms of accuracy, tracking efficiency, and tracking speed. The suggested technique is capable of tracking GMPP with an average efficiency of 99.925% and an average tracking time of 0.13 s in all shading patterns studied.
Aportació a l’estudi de la vigilància costanera a Eivissa al segle XVI
Authors: Tur Torres Antoni
Published: March 2024

El setge naval del segle XVI als dominis mediterranis de la monarquia hispànica per part de l’imperi otomà és un tema que ha estat àmpliament estudiat; tanmateix, la localització de documentació inèdita pot servir per ampliar-ne el coneixement. En aquest article s’analitza una font que fins al moment no havia estat estudiada. Es tracta d’un registre dels pagaments fets a les persones que van donar avisos per moviments sospitosos a la costa durant els anys 1586 i 1587. La font és el Llibre del bosser de la Universitat d’Eivissa, del 1586-1587. Farem un estudi del tipus d’acció registrada, dels llocs, dels vaixells i de les persones que fan els albiraments. La presència constant de vaixells enemics i els freqüents atacs i desembarcaments ens donen una idea de la incidència d’aquesta situació en la vida quotidiana.
El pecio de El Sec (Mallorca) y la arquitectura naval en Época Clásica
Authors: De Juan Carlos
Published: March 2024

Entre el año 2020 y hasta el 2023, el proyecto del Departament de Prehistòria, Arqueologia i Història Antiga de la Universitat de València contemplaba reexcavar los restos de la arquitectura naval del pecio de El Sec para proceder a su estudio in situ. Se tiene como objetivo el obtener datos para el estudio comparativo de las dos tradiciones navales principales de la Época Clásica, la fenicio-púnica y la griega.
La nave de El Sec transportaba un cargamento comercial heterogéneo en cuanto a productos y procedencia, donde destacaban las ánforas griegas del Egeo, algunos ejemplares de ánforas grecoitálicas y púnicas del Mediterráneo Central, con una pequeña muestra de ánforas ebusitanas. También incluía vajilla ática de figuras rojas y barniz negro que en algunos casos presentaban grafitis poscocción, muchos de ellos en caracteres púnicos. Completaban la carga cerámica común y de cocina de tradición púnica, lebes de cobre y molinos de piedra volcánica. Todo ello permitió una datación tras el primer estudio del 375-350 a. C.