bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On Arendt’s Reading of Kant’s Third Critique
Authors: Phillips James ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: December 2023

Arendt’s reading of Kant’s aesthetics as political theory has proven contentious, as exegesis regarding the Critique of the Power of Judgment and still more as description of the concerns and norms of political action. Although Arendt’s politicisation of aesthetics is more fraught than she at times admits (but less reckless than some of her critics maintain while also more anarchic than some of her defenders acknowledge), I argue her insight into the republican promise of the model of non–conformist sociability that Kant discerns among aesthetic judges is worth securing. Arendt appeals to Kant’s sensus communis, pure aesthetic judgement, impure aesthetic judgement and works of art in order to make sense of a mode of political sociability that avoids both atomisation and uniformity. For Arendt, the various ways political history and philosophy have conceived political bodies have been less adroit at preserving the openness of the political than Kant’s aesthetic community.
The Attitude of People in Anambra State, Nigeria towards COVID-19 Vaccination
Authors: Onyedinefu Abraham , Nwankwo Ignatius
Published: December 2023

This work investigated people's attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in the Anambra state, Nigeria. The 5C Model of Vaccination was adopted as the theoretical framework. The study adopted a mixed methods research design, using the multi-stage sampling procedure in selecting 378 respondents. A structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interview (IDI) guide served as instruments for data collection. The quantitative data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21, while the qualitative data were analysed using manual content analysis. One research hypothesis was formulated and tested using chi-square inferential statistics. The study found a negative attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination in Anambra state, Nigeria. The study recommended that the government, health workers, and NGOs work cooperatively to enlighten the public on the importance of accepting COVID-19 vaccination.
Pola Komunikasi Pengasuh dalam Menegakkan Kedisiplinan Santri Pondok Pesantren Modern Daar Al-Uluum Kisaran
Authors: Nabhan Alfitri Adeny , Zainun Zainun , Efendi Erwan
Published: December 2023

The aim of this research is to determine the communication patterns of the mujahideen assembly in broadcasting Islamic law in the city of Medan and to determine the obstacles and supporting factors for the mujahideen assembly in broadcasting Islamic law in the city of Medan. The method in this research is to use a qualitative method where the researcher goes directly to the field and interviews the sources or informants of this research face to face. The results of this research are the communication patterns used by supervisors in enforcing student discipline at the Daar Al-Uluum Kisaran Modern Islamic Boarding School, Kisaran, Asahan Regency, namely Interpersonal Communication Patterns and Group Communication Patterns. The factor that is an obstacle to carrying out the dhuha prayer discipline is the lack of self-confidence of the students towards their caregivers at the Daar Al-Uluum Modern Islamic Boarding School which results in the caregivers/guides not knowing the problems experienced by the students. The closed nature of a santri makes it difficult for caregivers/coaches to know what problems the santri are experiencing. There is still a lack of creating a harmonious relationship between all elements of caregivers at the Daar Al-Modern Islamic Boarding School and the Santri. This less than harmonious relationship occurs because the students who have just entered still don't know the students and their caregivers/guides as a whole and there is still a sense of embarrassment (awkwardness) among the students, especially the students who have just entered, when dealing directly with the caregivers/guides at the Daar Al Modern Islamic Boarding School. -Uluum Kisaran, Asahan Regency.
Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years Following Mass Net Campaign and Indoor Residual Spraying in Amolatar District
Authors: Sam Orech , Ruth Akello Anne , Sam Opollo Marc , Francis Ocean , Job Eluk
Published: December 2023

Background: Mass LLINs distribution campaign and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) have been identified by the WHO as effective approaches for malaria prevention and control. Despite the scale up of interventions towards control and elimination of malaria, it’s still endemic in 91 countries worldwide with 3.3 billion people at risk of developing. In 2015, 212 million malaria cases occurred globally resulting into 429,000 deaths, 92% were in Africa. In 2019, 409,000 people died of malaria, mostly vulnerable children in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods: A community based, cross-sectional research design using quantitative data collection method was used. Semi-structured questionnaire were employed. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were done to identify factors associated to the prevalence of malaria among <5yrs. Results: The intended respondents (238) were interviewed and up to 44.1% (105/238) children tested positive for malaria. At multivariate analysis, Children living with married caretakers (AOR=2.54, 95% CI=1.23-5.25) had statistically significant association with malaria prevalence, Children of caretakers with poor perception towards LLIN use had 68% increased odds of getting malaria. Whereas, children who stay far away from water bodies (AOR=0.07, 95% CI=0.01-0.56) had reduced odds of getting malaria. Conclusions and recommendations: Malaria remains the major public health problems among children under 5 years in Amolatar district. Children living with married caretakers, Caretakers with poor perception towards LLIN use and living near water bodies were the risk factors to malaria. DHTs to strengthen malaria prevention and control strategies among children <5 years, health information dissemination about eliminating stagnating water bodies, and addressing poor perception of mothers of children <5years.
Assessing testicular function in paraquat poisoning and Vitamin E and C Amelioration in Rats
Authors: Okolonkwo Benjamin Nnamdi , Ibitoroko George-Opuda Maureen , Enya Joseph Igbo , Odiabara Kingsley Kalawari , Nyenke Clement Ugochukwu
Published: December 2023

Paraquat is a poisonous chemical used for weed control. This study showed the impact of vitamin E and C on fasting lipid profile in paraquat prompted toxicity in rats. Exactly 180 rats were divided into four groups—A, B, C, and D— each group having three subgroups (0, VE, and VEC) of 15 rats each. B, C, and D were test groups, while A the control group. For three months, B0, C0, and D0 received treatments of 0.02g, 0.04g, and 0.06g of paraquat, twice every two weeks, A0 did not. BVE, CVE and DVE were treated in increasing dosages of paraquat and treated with 500mg of vitamin E weekly for three months. AVE had vitamin-E treatment. BVEC, VEC and DVEC were treated in rising dosages of paraquat, following 500mg of vitamin-E and 2000mg/dl of L-ascorbic acid weekly for three months. Vitamin E and C were treatments for AVEC. Oral treatment was used for all treatments. B0, C0, A0 and D0 subgroups were sacrificed and samples collected for male gonadal hormones. The findings demonstrated that there was no significant effect on male gonadal hormone levels after paraquat dose-dependent poisoning and no significant difference in male gonadal hormone levels after the vitamin treatment.
Charge enhanced capacitive deionization electrodes for deionized water production
Authors:   , Sufiani Omari
Published: December 2023

The deionized (DI) water of high purity standards is used in several industrial processes to manufacture products and technologies for high end applications. Deionized water is used in industrial processes such as to manufacture semiconductor and pharmaceuticals among others. Therefore, it is of significant importance to develop the cost effective technologies to provide DI water given the tremendous growth of industrial and manufacturing processes. This study investigated production of deionized water by capacitive deionization (CDI) using nitric acid treated activated carbon (NTAC) electrodes. Activated carbon (AC) was etched in nitric acid solution to introduce oxygen functional groups on its surface. The electrochemical measurements and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms were used to study the electrochemical performances and textural properties of the materials respectively. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to confirm the surface oxygen containing groups presented by nitric acid treatment. Then AC, symmetric NTAC, and asymmetric CDI electrode cells were constructed to compare their performance to produce DI water. It was shown that the treatment of the AC with nitric acid increased the percentage of oxygen containing functional groups from 12.6 to 17.8 that enhanced its salt adsorption capacity. As a result the asymmetric electrode cell produced DI water with 1.6 μS/cm (grade III deionized water, according to International Standard Organization) starting with water solution of 12.0 μS/cm. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests revealed good capacitive behavior due to improved conductivity with NTAC having a series resistance of 0.51 Ω much lower than AC achieved 2.0 Ω. Also NTAC exhibits highest specific capacitance of 381.7 F/g compared to 106.6 F/g of untreated AC electrode. Based on the experimental results NTAC is proposed as a potential electrode material for CDI applications. Keywords: Capacitive deionization; CDI; deionized water; activated carbon; enhanced electrosorption; oxygen functional groups.
Analysis of Tax Aggressiveness in Mining Companies
Authors: Arti Ganiarti
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) Liquidity, Profitability, and Tax Aggressiveness in Mining Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021; (2) The Effect of Liquidity on Tax Aggressiveness in Mining Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021; (3) The Effect of Profitability on Tax Aggressiveness in Mining Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021. The population used is Mining Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021. The sample obtained through purposive sampling technique was 13 companies with the total data obtained as much as 78 data. This type of research includes quantitative research with survey methods. The data analysis technique used in this research is panel data regression analysis using the Eviews 10 application program. The results of this study state that: (1) Liquidity and Profitability in Mining Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021 tend to increase, while the CETR value tends to decrease, which means that the level of Tax Aggressiveness in Mining Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021 is high; (2) Liquidity has a positive and significant effect on Tax Aggressiveness in Mining Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021; (3) Profitability has a positive and significant effect on Tax Aggressiveness in Mining Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016-2021.
Sustainable Accounting
Authors: Mimma Maripatul Uula  , Ihsanul Ikhwan
Published: December 2023

This study aims to see the development of research on the topic of "Islamic Sustainable Accounting" and research plans that can be carried out based on journals published on the theme. This research uses a qualitative method with a bibliometric analysis approach. The data used is secondary data with the theme "Islamic Sustainable Accounting" which comes from the Dimension database with a total of 42 journal articles. Then, the data is processed and analyzed using the VosViewer application with the aim of knowing the bibliometric map of "Islamic Sustainable Accounting" research development in the world. The results of the study found that in bibliometric author mapping the authors who published the most research with the theme "Islamic Sustainable Accounting" were Ratnasari, Ririn Tri and Wijayanti, Provita. Furthermore, based on bibliometric keyword mapping, there are 3 clusters that can become research paths with topics related to Covid-19 and Islamic Sustainable Accounting, Islamic Microfinance and Islamic Sustainable Accounting, and Entrepreneurship and Islamic Sust ainable Accounting. Furthermore, the most used words are management, development, accounting, and sustainable development.
Exploring Sentiment Analysis of Sustainable Finance Initiatives
Authors: Ririn Riani  , Aam Slamet Rusydiana
Published: December 2023

To combat climate change and mitigate its negative effects, it is necessary to increase public understanding of the significance of sustainable development. The discipline of sustainable finance offers a novel opportunity to maximize financial returns by capitalizing on social progress, which constitutes a substantial competitive advantage. Moreover, sustainable finance is not only a financial development instrument for prominent proponents of sustainability, but it also represents the underlying goal of decision-makers who prioritize social responsibility. Sentiment analysis is one of the most prevalent implementations of natural language processing; therefore, this article aims to examine how the general public perceives sustainable finance. The study revealed that positive sentiment ranked highest with a percentage of 62.8%, followed by neutral sentiment with a percentage of 26.9%, and then negative sentiment with a percentage of 10.4%. The increasing popularity of environmentally favourable financial instruments has the potential to generate the necessary financial resources in the future, which are essential for financing the transition to a sustainable economy. The suggestions presented in this article are predicated on the notion that activities promoting sustainable finance are essential to the environmental, social, and economic environments. To achieve sustainable finance, the current financial system must be reconstructed and modified in accordance with sustainable development principles. In order to implement sustainable finance, it is necessary to provide support and enhancement for the adequate human resources, institutions, and new financial literacy of financial institutions.
LEGONG DANCE CREATION OF ARAS KEMBANG WINDHU: AN EXPLORATION OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF TUKAD BINDU HISTORY
Authors: Pramanasari Kadek Diah
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Legong Kreasi Aras Kembang Windhu is an artwork inspired by the mythology surrounding Tukad Bindu. This stream is considered a symbol of the greatness of the creator, representing tenderness in maintaining the purity, cleanliness, and sustainability of water sources as the breath of life. The purpose of this work is to unite aesthetic creativity and history, making Tukad Bindu a source of deep inspiration that reflects the aesthetic imagination of nature and explores Hindu mythological sources related to the beauty of tourist attractions in Denpasar City.

Research methods: The method of creating this dance work adopts the angripta-sesolahan approach by I Ketut Suteja through several stages, which include planning, joint prayer rituals, material selection, formation of improvised motion results, and the first performance for evaluation.

Findings: The result of the creation of Legong Kreasi Aras Kembang Windhu is a dance work that describes the philosophy of water mythology and relates it to the natural history of Tukad Bindu. The alignment of the history of white and yellow Julit fish in Tukad Bindu is the basis for the depiction of human life in this performance. Through this performance, it is hoped that people can better understand and appreciate the importance of preserving nature, especially water and river areas, and promote awareness of sustainability and natural beauty in harmony.

Implications: Basically, Legong Kreasi Aras Kembang Windhu is not just a work of art for a prestigious art event but also a tribute to cultural heritage and an innovative attempt to introduce it to the public uniquely and interestingly.
Inverse nodal problems for Dirac operators and their numerical approximations
Authors: Song Fei , Wang Yuping , Akbarpoor Shahrbanoo
Published: December 2023

In this article, we consider an inverse nodal problem of Dirac operators and obtain approximate solution and its convergence based on the second kind Chebyshev wavelet and Bernstein methods. We establish a uniqueness theorem of this problem from parts of nodal points instead of a dense nodal set. Numerical examples are carried out to illustrate our method.

For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2023/81/abstr.html
Analisis Dampak Sosial, Ekonomi, Dan Lingkungan Pada Program Kesehatan Melalui Pendekatan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Oleh PT Pertamina Ep Sukowati Field
Authors: Zuhriansyah Zuhriansyah , Sukma Melati Latifa , Munandar Faesal
Published: December 2023

Program pelayanan kesehatan yang dilakukan oleh PT Pertamina EP Sukowati Field berfokus di wilayah Desa Rahayu sebagai wilayah Ring 1 perusahaan dengan mengacu pada aspek permasalahan dan kebutuhan masyarakat, seperti: minimnya fasilitas kesehatan seperti Rumah Sakit sejauh 20 km dari pemukiman, tingkat jumlah Lansia dan balita Stunting yang tinggi (menempati urutan ke-2 sebagai desa tertinggi Lansia dan Stunting se kecamatan), serta sedikitnya ruang terbuka hijau yang ada untuk memperbaiki kualitas lingkungan. PT Pertamina EP Sukowati Field berusaha menjawab permasalahan dan kebutuhan masyarakat Desa Rahayu dengan menerapkan program pemberdayaan masyarakat di bidang kesehatan melalui program SAHABAT PERTAMINA dan program PELANGI PAGI. Program-program kesehatan yang dilakukan PT Pertamina EP Sukowati melalui pendekatan pemberdayaan masyarakat tak hanya berdampak kondisi kesehatan masyarakat, namun juga diarahkan untuk membawa dampak multidimensi di aspek sosial, ekonomi, dan lingkungan. Penelitian ini mengkaji dan menganalisis kondisi sosial, ekonomi, dan lingkungan sebagai dampak dari program pelayanan kesehatan berbasis partisipatif masyarakat yang dilakukan PT Pertamina EP Sukowati Field sebagai bentuk pendekatan pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui metode pengamatan dan identifikasi, mencakup didalamnya survei deep-interview dan observasi lapangan, serta inventarisasi/sensus keanekaragaman tanaman Adapun instrumen kajian ini didasarkan pada teori model kompas berkelanjutan (The Sustainability Compass) yang memungkinkan peneliti untuk memfokuskan bidang kajian menjadi empat poin penting: Yaitu Nature (Alam), Economy (Ekonomi/finansial), Society (Sosial), dan Well Being (Kesejahteraan
Musikindustrie drängt Bundeskanzlerin zu Urheberrechtsverschärfung
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Bei einem Treffen mit Bundeskanzlerin Merkel haben Vertreter der internationalen Musikindustrie zum Handeln gedrängt, um die „Krise im deutschen Musikmarkt“ zu bekämpfen. Als geeignete Maßnahme dazu schlägt die Musikindustrie unter anderem vor, bei Urheberrechtsverstößen im Internet den Internetzugang zwangsweise kündigen zu lassen.
Tauziehen um DRM-Gesetzgebung in Frankreich
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Vor kurzem hatte das französische Parlament verlangt, dass Anbieter Details ihrer DRM-Technik offen legen, damit Konkurrenten kompatible Systeme anbieten können. Dagegen hatte die Firma Apple zusammen mit dem US-Handelsministeriums protestiert. Mit Erfolg: Der französische Senat hat den Gesetzentwurf jetzt entschärft.
Torvalds erfreut über dritten Entwurf für die GPLv3
Authors: Kreutzer Till
Published: December 2023

Die Free Software Foundation (FSF) hat am Mittwoch einen dritten Vorentwurf für die Neufassung der wichtigsten Lizenz für freie Software, die GPL, online gestellt. Im dem Entwurf reagiert die FSF unter anderem auf eine Abmachung zwischen Novell und Microsoft zu Patentklagen. Derartige Vereinbarungen sollen nach der neuen Lizenz verboten werden.
Klage gegen GPL zurückgewiesen
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Ein Gericht in Indiana hat eine Klage wegen Wettbewerbsverzerrung gegen die General Public Licence (GPL) zurückgewiesen. Der Kläger konnte nicht nachweisen, dass die GPL den Wettbewerb einschränkt. Der Kläger, Daniel Wallace, ist im zweiten Versuch, die GPL gerichtlich zu bekämpfen, gescheitert.
Google: Viacom greift Internet-Kommunikation an
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: December 2023

“Viacoms Klage ist ein Angriff auf die Art, wie Menschen im Web kommunizieren – und auf die Plattformen, die es ihnen erlauben, sich das Internet zu Eigen zu machen.” Mit diesen harschen Worten hat jetzt Google-Anwalt Michael Kwun auf einen Gastkommentar reagiert, den Viacoms Justiziar in der Washington Post veröffentlicht hatte.
Copyright-Probleme für YouTube
Authors: Djordjevic Valie
Published: December 2023

Die Video-Website YouTube soll nach Ansicht von einigen Filmemachern nicht ausreichend streng gegen Urheberrechtsverstöße vorgehen. Der Hubschrauberpilot und Videojournalist Robert Tur hat nun gegen YouTube geklagt. Wie aussichtsreich das ist, darüber gehen die Meinungen der Experten auseinander.
OLG Dresden bestätigt Verbot von Online-Videorekorder
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Wie jetzt bekannt wurde, hat das Oberlandesgericht Dresden Ende 2006 im Fall RTL gegen Shift TV das Verbot von Online-Videorekordern bestätigt. Internet-Angebote, bei denen Fernsehsendungen aufgezeichnet und später angesehen werden können, verstoßen demnach gegen das urheberrechtlich geschützte Senderecht.
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) is now available in 120+ countres. What you need to know
Authors: Tay Aaron
Published: December 2023

Note: This is a lightly edited piece of something I wrote for my institution  What is Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE)?  In past ResearchRadar pieces, we have discussed about how search engines both general (e.g. Bing Chat, Perplexity) and academic (e.g Elicit, Scite Assistant, Scopus (upcoming)) are integrating search with generative AI (via Large Language Models) using techniques like RAG (Retrieval Augmented
Britische Regierung will an DRM festhalten
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: December 2023

Die britische Regierung lehnt es ab, einer Bürgerpetition zu folgen und Systeme zum Digitalen Rechtekontrollmanagement (DRM) zu verbieten. DRM ermögliche den Nutzern eine „Auswahl in bisher ungekanntem Ausmaß“, so die Antwort des Büros von Premierminister Blair auf die Petition.
Musikindustrie und Gerätehersteller streiten über DRM
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Auf Musikmesse Midem streiten sich Vertreter der Musikindustrie untereinander und mit Herstellern von Unterhaltungselektronik über den Einsatz von digitalem Rechtemanagement (DRM). Die Verbände der großen US-Film- und Musikfirmen werfen den Geräteherstellern vor, sie würden ihr „Geschäftsmodell auf Diebstahl aufbauen. Die Geschäfte werden für die Musikindustrie voraussichtlich auch 2007 nicht gut laufen.
Kanadische Musiker protestieren gegen DRM
Authors: Gehring Robert A.
Published: December 2023

Bekannte kanadische Musiker wie Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne und Barenaked Ladies proben den Aufstand gegen die Musikindustrie. Unter dem Dach der neu gegründeten Canadian Music Creators Coalition (CMCC) treten sie gegen die globale Musikindustrie und DRM, für die Interessen von Musikschaffenden und Fans ein.
Neue GEMA-Regelung für eigene Stücke
Authors: Djordjevic Valie
Published: December 2023

Auch die Verwertungsgesellschaft für Musiker, GEMA, muss mit der Zeit gehen: GEMA-Mitglieder können ab sofort eigene Musikstücke kostenlos auf ihrer Homepage zum Anhören bereitstellen – bisher kostete das 25 Euro im Jahr. Allerdings nur als Streaming-Datei. Herunterladen bleibt teuer. Die GEMA hat beschlossen, ihre Tarife für die so genannte „Eigenpräsentation“ an das Internet-Zeitalter anzupassen – wenigstens zu einem Teil.
Zweiter Korb der Urheberrechtsreform geht in die erste Lesung
Authors: Djordjevic Valie
Published: December 2023

Mitten in der Nacht soll morgen der Entwurf für ein neues Urheberrecht im Bundestag diskutiert werden. Der Bayrische Journalistenverband vermutet bei diesem Termin Hintergedanken und hat eine Kampagne gestartet, die Pressestelle des Bundestags sieht dafür keinen Anlass.
Current state of knowledge and theories on second language reading
Authors: Alshammari Hammad Ali
Published: December 2023

There is a thorny controversy regarding defining second language (L2) reading based on the required levels of interacting with the decoded texts and including theories that could prevent or facilitate the L2 process. This research attempts to fill the gap through providing a comprehensive analysis to the current state of knowledge and theories on second language reading; schema theory, orthographic depth hypothesis, socio-cultural theory, as well as influence from prior educational experiences, the concept of common underlying proficiency, and cross-language interference. Understanding such second language reading-related theories and hypotheses could enhance redirecting the attention to more practicality and reliability in the field as well as justifying insufficient learning outcomes of second language reading; dedicated particularly to Saudi EFL learners.
The relationships between personality characteristics and social function in older adults
Authors: Ghahari Shahrbanoo , Afshar Pouya Farokhnezhad , Zahednezhad Hosein
Published: December 2023

Social function is an important concept in the mental and social health of older adults, and personality is a factor that drives many activities and communications. But their relationship is not explained. This study aims to determine the relationships between personality characteristics and social function in older adults. This is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study. We entered 550 eligible community-dwelling older adults through multi-stage cluster sampling in the study. The data were collected through the Big Five Inventory-44 (BFI-44) and Social Adaptation Self-evaluation Scale (SASS). Data were analyzed using SPSS software v.16 via t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation and multiple linear regression. There was a significant positive correlation between all personality characteristics and social function (p < .01). Age (β = -0.12), extraversion (β = 0.20), neuroticism (β = -0.11), openness to experience (β = 0.35), and conscientiousness (β = 0.16) are able to explain the variance of quality of activities, but agreeableness was ineffective. Also, quality of relationships variance is explained by age (β = -0.08), extraversion (β = 0.21), neuroticism (β = -0.12), openness to experience (β = 0.28), agreeableness (β = 0.11) and conscientiousness (β = 0.14). The changes in social function are predictable by BFI. Neuroticism has a negative effect on both the quality of relationships and the quality of activities, but agreeableness does not affect the quality of activities.
The mismatch between compliance and value for money audits in Tanzania: Do audit tools matter?
Authors: Matto Mordecai Chrysostom , Ame Ahmed M. , Nsimbila Paul M.
Published: December 2023

The current study aims to find out the mismatch between compliance audit and value for money audit in the Tanzania context. The study adopted exploratory design and cross-sectional design in the data collection and analysis. The data were collected using semi-structured interviews and documentary reviews. The study revealed that the audit measurement tools are the main sources of the mismatch between compliance and value for money audit results. The compliance audit is measured on a ratio scale while the value for money in the ordinal scale. The study concludes that the value for money that procuring entities in Tanzania are realizing without satisfactory compliance is caused by audit measurement tools. Finally, the study stresses that since the compliance audit measures performance on the process and value for money audit measures performance on the outcome, the study recommends uniformity in computation and scaling
Assessment of Financial Institutions Credits on Agriculture Sector Development In Tanzania: A Case Of Arumeru District
Authors: Exaud Nelson , Mwaitete Cairo
Published: December 2023

The study is about the assessment of financial institutions credits on agriculture sector development in Tanzania. The study used descriptive research design. The study was conducted in Arumeru district. Quantitative technique was employed in this study. A total sample of 50 respondents was used and simple random sampling technique was deployed. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing the data with the help of SPSS. It was found that interest rate offered led to agriculture sector development where by farmers always choose bank with lowest interest rate. It was indicated that there is significant positive relationship between financial institution credits and agriculture development. It has also revealed that financial institution credits affects agriculture development. Furthermore, it was found that there is significant positive relationship between loans interest rate and agriculture development. The research advises farmers and cooperative stakeholders to insist farmers form self-help groups similar to cooperative institutions as a compatible source of agricultural finance in the rural area.
ESL Teachers’ Perceptions towards Teaching the Four Skills for Developing Learners’ Communicative Abilities for Ordinary Secondary Schools: Do Learning Objectives Matter?
Authors: Mabondo Kusekwa S.
Published: December 2023

Country wide, studies on oral language skills in relation to students’ communicative competence are relatively scanty. These studies focused on testing and performance with less attention to oral language skills instruction. Hence, leaving a knowledge gap. Therefore, previous studies did not consider whether oral skills are included in teaching and learning in ESL classes. The findings reveal that effective teaching of language as communication calls for an integrated approach which represents different skills and abilities as aspects of as a single underlying activity. The present study was descriptive in nature. The study used mixed research approach. The study was conducted in Simiyu region, specifically, Bariadi district. The study used purposive sampling technique. The study used total population sampling which included 100 respondents. Only 75 respondents participated in questionnaires and focus group discussion. Thematic and content analysis were used in analyzing the data. The findings concluded that teaching ESL in ordinary secondary schools does not base on the teaching and learning objectives as prescribed in the 2010 syllabus for developing learners’ communicative competence. The contributing factors include the negative impact of assessment. This means that both internal and national examinations do not test or assess students in terms of mastery of oral language skills. Also, teaching methods especially integrated-skills approach that is suggested to be used when teaching the four skills is not used at all. Therefore, the present study recommends that there is a need of change of both teaching/learning methods, materials, time and assessment objectives so as to meet the intended goals of teaching ESL in ordinary secondary schools in Tanzania
The Influence of Sex and Institutional Positions on Participation of Female Councillors in Decision Making: Experience from Shinyanga District Council, Tanzania
Authors: Munissy Nice , Tarimo Elias Adolf
Published: December 2023

This paper  examine the participation of female councillors in decision making of the council. The central question is how and to in what extent do female councillors actually participate in decision-making compared to male councilors. Case study research design was adopted to which a total of 35 questionnaires were administered to respondents.  Purporsefully, fifty teen in deph  interviews was conducted to to gain more insight . Secondary data were obtained from minutes of meeting of the council and special committee. The researcher analyzed quantitative data through descriptive analysis.The qualitative data were analyzed through content and thematic analysis. The results revealed that Male councillors have a considerably higher average participation than female councilors. The results further showed that institution position affect female participation in decision making. The study recommended that, the special-seat councillors should be empowered by endowing them with a formal position in the council that is equal to that of the elected councillors .Accountability mechanisms between the special-seat councillors and the people in the wards need to be established.Lastly, Female Councillors especial special seat should be given a chance to lead some committee especially those with many interest of woman.
Electrical Engineering: Concepts and Fundamentals
Authors:   Babu Banarasi Das Institute of Technology & Management, Lucknow, India, Srivastava Dr. Apoorva , Srivastava Mr. Priyank ,   Babu Banarasi Das Institute of Technology & Management, Lucknow, India, Bajpai Mr. Saurabh Kumar ,   B.N. College of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow, India, Srivastava Mr. Jitendra Kumar ,   B.N. College of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow, India
Published: December 2023

The emphasis of this book is on creative problem solving, and it offers a comprehensive, intuitive, intellectual, and practical introduction to the subject area. If you want to see how seriously modern thinkers have taken this crucial topic, read this book. Each topic in this book is meant to be very simple and easy to understand, and the author has made every effort to do just that. This book covers the essential requirements for students pursuing a degree in electrical and electronics engineering. Starting with the fundamentals of electricity and its components, it provides a thorough introduction to electrical numbers, network theorems, DC circuits, and AC circuits.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Program Ketahanan Pangan Dalam Pembangunan Desa
Authors: Amboisa Nadia Fransiska , Pradita Antonia Eka , Iku Agustina Bete , Pratiwi Angelika Yuni
Published: December 2023

The main focus of this research is community empowerment in Tiong Keranjik Village, Belimbing Hulu subdistrict, Melawi district, West Kalimantan through the food security program. The aim of this research is to analyze the impact and success factors of the community empowerment program in the context of the development of the Tiong Keranjik village. The research method used included document analysis to obtain a comprehensive picture of the implementation of community development programs through empowerment. This research shows that making village communities independent (empowered) through food security programs has a very positive impact. With adequate resources, and better market access, local farmers can increase their productivity and income. Apart from that, the action program also strengthens human capacity to utilize natural products continuously by emphasizing environmentally friendly agricultural practices. However, the study identified several challenges facing local farmers, such as climate change, which can affect crop yields and market fluctuations. In addition, local social and economic factors influence the sustainability of empowerment programs. Therefore, it is recommended to improve coordination between institutions, strengthen support policies and actively involve the community in design and decision-making activities. This research makes a significant contribution to our understanding of village community empowerment in the context of Tiong Keranjik village, Melawi district. It is hoped that the policy implications of this research can help design more sustainable empowerment strategies, especially to increase community food security against external and internal challenges in the development of Tiong Keranjik village, West Kalimantan.
الدورالمستقبلي لمنظومة موانئ العقبة في إطار المفاهيم اللوجستية الحديثة
Authors:   هشام محمود هلال, خلف الفواز أحمد محمد ,   خالد محمد سالم عطا
Published: December 2023

المستخلص تهدف هذه الورقة البحثية إلى بحث وتحليل على الدور اللوجستي المتوقع لمنظومة الموانئ في منطقة العقبة الإقتصادية الخاصة، لتقوم بدور أكثر أهمية في زيادة التبادل التجاري العربي البيني، وإمكانية تسريع عمليات التطوير لتستطيع هذه المنظومة التكامل مع الموانئ العربية المتطورة، حيث يمكن إضافة بعد إقليمي ودولي أكبر حيث لم يعد الرهان على الميزة التنافسية وحدها كافياً في زمن عولمة الإنتاج والتوزيع. يعتبر الإهتمام بالموانئ البحرية ومراكز التوزيع اللوجستي من خلال إدارة الموارد المتاحة وتطويرها حسب المعايير الحديثة وإشتراطات الإمتثال الدولي للمعايير التي سيتم تطبيقها ضمن أجندة الأمم المتحدة للتنمية والإستدامة والتعديلات التي تقوم بها المنظمة البحرية الدولية، يهدف إلى خدمة التجارة واللوجستيات العالمية، وفي هذا الإطار تم وصف منظومة الموانئ في العقبة، للتعرف على إمكانياتها في خدمة التجارة العربية. كذلك بالنسبة لإمكانية التوسع في منظومة الموانئ ودور النقل متعدد الوسائط في المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية ومحاولة إيجاد إطار يجمع مححدات التكامل الشمولي للموانئ والمحطات إضافة إلى المراكز اللوجستية الداخلية، والإسراع في تنفيذ مشاريع النقل السككي وتفعيل النقل متعدد الوسائط بما يحقق التكامل مع دول الإقليم العربية وتحسين فرص التبادل التجاري. بإستعراض واقع التجارة العالمية والعربية في ضوء التطورات الأخيرة إضافة إلى دور المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية في التجارة العربية والتكتلات الإقتصادية، وقدرة المنظومة اللوجستية في العقبة على الإستجابة لمتطلبات التكامل الإقتصادي التجاري العربي، من خلال تحليل هيكلها بإستخدام مصفوفة (SWOT) لدراسة البيئة الداخلية والبيئة الخارجية ومن ثم متابعة تعزيز نقاط القوة وتحويل التهديدات إلى فرص نقاط الضعف إلى تحديات ومواجهتها بالتخطيط ليتم وضع إستراتيجيات على أسس واضحة تناسب طبيعة ما تواجههة موانئ العقبة، من تحديات لتعزيز قدرتها التنافسية والتكيف مع المتغيرات وسرعة الإستجابة لها من خلال الرؤية المستقبلية، ويفيد التحليل من خلال الإستنتاجات النهائية، لتطوير مكونات المنظومة اللوجستية بمجملها، لتمكينها من أداء دور في التجارة العربية البينية.
Economic and Social Benefits of Communities Around the Mandalika Special Economic Zone, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Yuli Sri Budi Cantika , Nahar Faiza Husnayeni , Pramuja Risky Angga
Published: December 2023

This study attempts to analyze the impact of Indonesian government policies on poverty alleviation through the tourism industry, particularly in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone. This research uses a case study method with a saturation technique in finding Participants. In addition, the authors carried out several stages in the analysis including data reduction, data display, triangulation, and conclusion. Nvivo software is used to analyze this research data. The findings suggest that government-supported tourism has reduced poverty to some extent while also increasing the opportunities, employability skills, and willingness of the poor to participate. However, the centralized development structure creates a gap in what is needed by the surrounding community.
The suffering of Syrian refugee children in Jordanian host communities “A follow-up study to reveal the problems facing the Syrian refugee children”
Authors: Al-Sarayrah Ali Jameel , Bahri Dr. Nessren Abdullah abdalqader al , Alkhatib Dr. Wafa Yousef
Published: December 2023

The current follow-up study aims to identify the economic, educational, health and social problems facing the Syrian children in the Jordanian host communities. The study adopted the descriptive method, as a questionnaire was designed to collect data from a sample of (425) refugee children selected by the facilitated method, and the statistical packages and SPSS program were used to analyze data. The study results showed an increase in the forms of problems facing the refugee children in Jordan, as the most prominent economic problems facing the refugee Syrian children in Jordan were low pay, accumulation of debts owed by family, inability to repay debts, poverty, high costs of living and labor exploitation. The educational problems were the inability of the family to pay education expenses, the priority of work over education and the pressure on living conditions that created an unwillingness to continue education. The health problems represented in the high expenses of treatment, long distance and lack of documents. The social problems were the inability to maintain relationships with friends and relatives due to spending most of their time in work and increasing disputes within the family. In light of the results, the study presented a set of recommendations to reduce the forms of suffering facing Syrian refugee children in Jordan.
The Impact of Digital Education on Acquiring Cybersecurity Skills among the Students of the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Balqa Applied University
Authors: Kurdi Barween Al , Anasweh Mohamad Ali Al , Alzoubi Haitham M. , Fouri Areeg Al , Sakher Dr. Shatha , Alshurideh Muhammad Turki
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to identify the impact of digital education (digital citizenship, digital skills, digital culture) on acquiring cybersecurity skills (the concept of cybersecurity, cybercrime, cybersecurity challenges). It also aimed to identify both the level of digital education and the level of acquiring cybersecurity skills among students of the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Balqa Applied University. The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach through the study tool, i.e. the questionnaire. The study sample consisted of (150) students withdrawn from the study population through random sampling. The results showed that the level of digital education among the students of the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Balqa Applied University was moderate. The level of acquiring cybersecurity skills among students of the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Balqa Applied University was also moderate. Moreover, the results indicated a statistically significant effect of digital education in all its dimensions (Digital citizenship, digital skills, digital culture) on acquiring cybersecurity skills in its combined dimensions (the concept of cybersecurity, cybercrime, cybersecurity challenges) at a significant level (α ≤ 0.05) among students of the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Balqa Applied University. The study recommended a number of recommendations, including enhancing the acquisition of cybersecurity skills among students of the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Balqa Applied University through a contract to raise and increase the understanding of the concept of cybersecurity and increasing the courses offered to them in the field of digital laws and various digital skills.
Palm Oil Downstream Strategy: Enhancing Indonesia's Bargaining Position in International Palm Oil Trade
Authors: Husin Saleh , Wijaya Chandra , Ghafur A. Hanief Saha , Machmud T. M. Zakir , Mardanugraha Eugenia
Published: December 2023

Although Indonesia currently dominates 60% of global palm oil production, Malaysia holds a competitive advantage in certain downstream industries. Indonesia must focus on developing its palm oil industries to process crude palm oil (CPO) into higher-value products, serving both as exports and substitutes for imported goods. This research aimed to highlight the importance of Indonesia's development of downstream palm oil industries. This research employed quantitative methods such as Pearson correlation and Granger causality, as well as qualitative methods.

The result showed that the fluctuation of CPO prices in the international market is closely tied to the volume of CPO exports conducted by Indonesia. Achieving higher domestic CPO production by improving the productivity of independent palm oil farmers is crucial. By enhancing their productivity from 2-3 tons per hectare to 5-6 tons per hectare, CPO supply can increase by 8 million tons annually, equivalent to approximately 16% of the total production. Reducing export should be accompanied by increased domestic CPO utilization through downstream programs.

By capturing half of Malaysia's current market share of HS code 1516 (animal or vegetable fats and oil, hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified, or elaidinized, whether or not refined but not further prepared), Indonesia has the potential to earn approximately 1 billion USD per year in foreign exchange. The development of biodiesel, transitioning from B30 to B40, holds the potential to save approximately IDR 200 trillion in foreign exchange. This strategic focus on downstream industries would strengthen Indonesia's position in the international palm oil market.
Rewards Effects Through Entrepreneurial Orientation to the Performance of the Indi 4.0 Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Sutanto Neven Halim , Kelana Beni Widarman Yus , Simatupang Togar M.
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The main intention of this study is to better comprehend the potential of rewards, entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and their impact on the performance of Indonesian manufacturing firms transforming into Industry 4.0.

Design/methodology/approach: This study achieved its objectives by conceptual analysis of the rewards relationship with the performance of an organization, expectancy theory, resource-based view (RBV) theory, and extant literature.

Findings: This study indicates that a comprehensive rewards policy alone is insufficient to improve the performance of the Indonesian manufacturing industry. The fully mediating models hypothesised with the application of expectancy theory and RBV models suggested that the dimensions of EO have significant impacts on improving the performance of the manufacturing firm.

Practical Implications: This study measures the adoption of EO as a mediator in examining the mechanism of rewards management to improve the performance of the manufacturing industry underpinned by the expectancy and RBV theories.

Originality/Value: The originality of this study is to demonstrate that the implementation of rewards management in the Indonesian manufacturing firm can be enhanced using a proper mechanism, to improve better firm’s performance.
Examining the Ideologies of the State and Religion to Understand their Relationships: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Matnuh Harpani , Fitriasari Susan , Manullang Sardjana Orba
Published: December 2023

This paper examines ideologies of the state and religion to establish and understand, their relationships, more so in creating stability in the worldwide management structure of countries. Studies have revealed a very significant relationship between religion and state. Religion and the state are 'twins', to those who promote their side-by-side existence, where religion is considered a foundation, while the state is the guardian of the religion is peaceful existence. The concept of the state and religion’s co-existence is based on the argument that something without a foundation can easily collapse and also noted that an unguarded foundation can easily disappear. In this paper, it is therefore emphasized that the existence of a state is a necessity for world order, world order is a necessity for religious order, and religious order is a necessity for the achievement of welfare in this world and the hereafter. Through literature, it is established that countries that ignore morals and moral ethics have gradually experienced destruction. For this reason, it is concluded that there should be sincere interdependence towards happiness through a combination of science with religion, comprised of general morals and political morals, which have roots in region.