bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Predicting some Milk Constituents from Linear Body Measurements and Udder Characteristics of Bunaji Cows Utilizing Machine Learning Techniques
Authors:   National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Iyiola-Tunji Adetunji , Muniru Idris ,   Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Muktar Yahya ,   Department of Animal Science and Range Management, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State
Published: October 2023

Machine Learning techniques are capable of being used in agriculture since they are powerful, fast and flexible tools for classification and predictions of traits of economic importance, particularly those involving nonlinear systems. This study aimed to show how well machine learning methods could predict milk's crude protein and fat content based on the Bunaji cows' linear body measurements and udder characteristics. Forty (40) lactating Bunaji cows from two dairy farms in Yola South Local Government Area, Adamawa State, were purposefully selected for the study. Milk samples were collected from the cows (one-off measurement). The crude protein and fat content of the milk were determined in percentage. An ensemble model consisting of the random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM) and neural network (NN) algorithms were created using the Orange Software. The models were cross-validated using five folds to assess their robustness. Mean squared error (MSE), root mean squared error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE) and coefficient of determination (R2 ) are the metrics utilized for the evaluation. Using the udder features, the approach was used to construct demonstrative models for the prediction of milk protein content. The SVM and RF learners had MSE that was lower than that of NN, showing that the two were superior to NN. The lower performance of NN in this study can be explained on the basis of extremely low data that was available for this study. RF learners exhibited a low likelihood of mistakes in predicting crude protein from udder traits despite the study's small data set. Large data sets were needed for machine learning techniques. As a result, these models must be improved with lots of data.
Profile Distribution of Iron and Zinc in Soils formed from Three Different Parent Materials in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, Akwa Ibom University, Obio Akpa Campus, Ijah Christiana , Umoh Florence ,   Department of Soil Science, Akwa Ibom University, Obio Akpa Campus, Essien Otobong ,   Department of Soil Science, Akwa Ibom University, Obio Akpa Campus
Published: October 2023

The distribution of total and available levels of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) was studied in three major soil types derived from different parent materials in Akwa Ibom State. The parent materials were: Sandstone (SS), Coastal Plain Sands (CPS) and Beach Ridge Sands (BRS), respectively. Six representative soil profiles, two each for SS, CPS and BRS were dug. The soils from the different parent materials were sampled at different depths of 0 – 20, 20 – 40, 40- 60, 60 – 80, 80 – 100 and 100 – 120 cm. The soil samples were air dried, crushed and sieved using a 2mm sieve and stored in labeled bags for analysis. Laboratory analysis was conducted. The soils were strongly weathered, coarse in texture, acidic and generally low in fertility. Total Fe contents ranged from 365-1576mg/kg with sandstone soils having the highest mean of 1400mg/kg, followed by those of the coastal plain sand with a mean value of 883mg/kg and 485mg/kg for beach ridge sands. The total content of Zn followed the same trend ranging from 43 to 335mg/kg with a mean value of 246, 114 and 79mg/kg for the sandstone soils, coastal plain sands and beach ridge sand soils, respectively. Available Fe contents in the entire profiles ranged from 9.8 to 33.3mg/kg with sandstone having the highest mean value of 28.2mg/kg, followed by those of coastal plain sands with a mean of 14.7mg/kg and beach ridge sands with a mean of 12.2mg/kg. The available Zinc content followed the same trend. Available Zn content ranged from 4.2-20.0mg/kg with a mean value of 12.2, 9.3 and 6.5 mg/kg for the sandstone, coastal plain sands and the beach ridge sands, respectively. The distribution of the micronutrients in the soil profile was generally irregular, but in some profiles, it decreased with depth. The micronutrients were weakly correlated with organic carbon, clay and silt in the three parent materials. The available levels of the micronutrients in the soils were relatively high, having values above the critical levels of 4.5mg/kg for available Fe and 1mg/kg for available Zn. The result showed that the content of the two micronutrients were highest in sandstone soils, followed by that of coastal plain sands and least in the beach ridge sand. The high content of the available iron and zinc indicate possible toxicity effect to plant grown on these soils.
School Feeding Programme and Academic Performance of Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors:   Akwa Ibom State University, E. Ibok Enefiok
Published: October 2023

It is unfortunate to observe that each day, millions of children around the globe including Akwa Ibom State go to school on an empty stomach. This is counterproductive because hunger affects concentration and ability to learn, hence, the establishment of school feeding programme with the sole aim of facilitating access to education and increase performance and school attendance. The aim of this study is to examine how school feeding programme affects academic performance of pupils in public primary schools in Akwa Ibom State. The study adopts Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as its theoretical framework. The study employs survey method which involve the administration of questionnaires on 648 respondents from the three (3) Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State. The study reveals that school feeding programme has actually increased pupils' performance in public primary schools. The study further reveals that the introduction of school feeding has equally increased school enrolment and attendance in public primary schools. On the strength of this, the study recommends that Akwa Ibom State government should ensure timely release of fund to enable the programme run smoothly in the State. Also, the government should ensure that all public primary schools in the State benefit from the programme.
The Ibibios’ view of Mbiam (Traditional Oath Taking) as a Tool for Adjudication in Nigeria: A Policy Pathway
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, Akwa Ibom State University, Etido Atakpa Ofonmbuk , Elijah Udoms Benson ,   Department of Political Science, Akwa Ibom State University, Usen Enang Patrick ,   State Independent Electoral Commission
Published: October 2023

This paper explored the possibilities laden in the traditional justice administrative practices among the Ibibios of Akwa Ibom State and their incorporation into formal judicial structures for the administration of justice in the state. The advocacy was founded on the truism of the weaknesses of formal judicial administrative structures to adequately deliver on expected roles. This lent credence to the adoption of structural functionalism as the theoretical framework of analysis. Though combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches, the paper dwelt on the analysis of 400 responses to questionnaire materials (through a simple random sampling method) from a population estimate of 2,338,538 Ibibio indigenes. After analysis, it was concluded that both civil and criminal conflicts are likely resolved through Mbiam as a judicial instrument among the Ibibios of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The paper recommended, among others, that instead of pretending that it does not exist, government should study the practice of mbiam as a traditional method of conflict resolution and seek ways of refining it to suit modern day realities.
Peace Accord and Electoral Violence in Nigeria 2015 and 2019 Policy Implications
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, Akwa Ibom State University, E. Ibok Enefiok
Published: October 2023

Electoral process is a major determinant of democracy which provides electorate the institutional framework for choosing representatives through a competitive, free and fair election. But in Nigeria, politics is both a serious and deadly business where the winner takes all while the loser loses everything. Because of the invaluable prize at stake, every imaginable strategy is utilized to ensure electoral victory by contesting members of the political elite class. These strategies include rigging, thuggery, intimidation of opponent, falsification of election results, bribery, vote buying, hate speech etc. To stem these, government recently resorted to the signing of peace accord by the presidential candidates of the various political parties, committing to a peaceful poll devoid of violence before and after election in Nigeria. The aim of this study is to examine how peace accord aids in sustaining a more orderly democratic process devoid of violence and other forms of electoral malpractices in Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive and historical method in collecting data. This study is predicated on economic theory of democracy. The findings of the study revealed that peace accord is not instituted in the constitution as part of our democratic process rather it is a pledge or promise for peaceful election which could be easily breached than obey; that as far as Nigerian electoral process is concerned, peace accord is a futile exercise since the stakes are so high. Based on this, the study recommended that the Nigerian government should strengthen the existing electoral laws against any unethical conduct before, during and after election. Also, any individual or party who flouts the laws should be sanctioned and made to face the consequences.
MENGOPTIMALISASIKAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER SISWA SEBAGAI FONDASI KEBANGKITAN GENERASI EMAS 2045
Authors: SUTARJO SUTARJO
Published: October 2023

Penelitian deskrptif kualitatif bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara mendalam mengoptimalisasikan pendidikan karakter secara krusial bagi siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menganalisis berbagai strategi dan pendekatan pendidikan karakter yang mengintegrasikan kurikulum secara efektif untuk mengomtimalkan bagi siswa. Mengeksplorasi pemangku kepentingan, guru dan siswa mendukung penerapan praktik-praktik terbaik yang telah berhasil menerapkan pendidikan karakter. Peranan guru tidak hanya menstraformasikan akademik akan tetapi penanaman nilai-nilai luhur karakter. Keberhasilan ini menjadi kunci yang harus ditekankan, seperti integritas, keteladanan, kejujuran, tanggung jawab, disiplin, kepedulian, empati, kerjasama dan toleransi yang didasari agama yang kuat. Keberhasilan pendidikan karakter di MAN IC Sorong menjadi kebangkitan fondasi utama sebagai generasi Emas 2045 yang mendukung visi bangsa Indonesia menjadi negara maju, sejahtera, berdaulat, bermartabat, dan berkepribadian dalam tatanan dunia. Visi ini dikenal dengan sebutan "Golden Indonesia 2045". yang memiliki potensi menjadi pemimpin global yang berintegritas, berdaya saing, dan berkontribusi positif terhadap masyarakat, nusa dan bangsa.
IMPLEMENTASI ASESMEN DIAGNOSTIK DALAM KURIKULUM MERDEKA PADA MATA PELAJAARAN BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XI/FASE F DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI KOTA SORONG
Authors: SUARNI SUARNI
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini membahas implementasi asesmen diagnostik dalam kurikulum Merdeka pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris fase F di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) Kota Sorong. Penelitian ini dilakukan melalui pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi kelas, wawancara dengan guru Bahasa Inggris, dan analisis dokumen terkait kurikulum dan asesmen diagnostik non kognitif dan kognitif. Guru Bahasa Inggris di MAN Kota Sorong aktif dalam merancang dan melaksanakan asesmen diagnostik sebagai bagian dari proses pembelajaran. Mereka menggunakan berbagai instrumen asesmen seperti tes tulis, kognitif dan non kognitif, yang membantu memahami tingkat pemahaman Peserta didik secara lebih mendalam. Hasil asesmen diagnostik digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi kesenjangan pemahaman Peserta didik dan merancang pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan mereka. Selain itu, juga melibatkan Peserta didik dalam mengevaluasi pemahaman mereka sendiri dan merencanakan tujuan pembelajaran pribadi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi asesmen diagnostik dalam kurikulum Merdeka di MAN Kota Sorong mengalami perkembangan yang sangat positif.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa berdasarkan  asesmen non kognitif didapatkan skor nilai sikap 101, motivasi 109,  kepribadian 101 dan perilaku 99 sedangkan asesmen kognitif peserta didik yang dikategorikan tuntas 73,08 dan yang belum tuntas 26,92 % menunjukan diatas rata-rata.  Hal ini mendorong partisipasi aktif Peserta didik dalam proses pembelajaran dan membantu Peserta didik menjadi lebih mandiri dalam belajar. Dengan demikian penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa implementasi asesmen diagnostik dalam kurikulum Merdeka pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris fase F di MAN Kota Sorong memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap pemahaman dan pembelajaran yang lebih efektif.
AVALIAÇÃO DO POTENCIAL DE REAPROVEITAMENTO DE RESÍDUOS DA INDÚSTRIA TÊXTIL DO MUNICÍPIO DE ESTÂNCIA/SE
Authors: Carlos Mariano Melo Júnior  , Herbet Alves de Oliveira  , Vanessa Gentil de Oliveira Almeida  , Pedro Vinícius do Ó Maia  , Fernanda Martins Cavalcante de Melo
Published: October 2023

A busca pelo uso de materiais alternativos é uma medida que visa contribuir com o desenvolvimento sustentável no âmbito da construção civil. Como este setor consome grande quantidade de recursos naturais e é responsável por liberar uma grande quantidade de dióxido de carbono na atmosfera ao produzir o cimento Portland, a utilização de resíduos provenientes do processo de fabricação das indústrias, os quais seriam descartados, muitas vezes de forma inapropriada, contribui para uma maior proteção ao meio ambiente. Dessa maneira, o principal objetivo dessa pesquisa é verificar a aplicabilidade de resíduos têxteis (lodo e cinza de madeira) em matrizes cimentícias, por meio da caracterização física e química destes resíduos gerados em uma indústria do município de Estância/SE. Os resíduos foram submetidos aos ensaios de caracterização quanto a sua composição granulométrica, massa específica, massa unitária, índice de finura, limite de liquidez, composição química (EDS para o Lodo e FRX para a Cinza) e teor de matéria orgânica. Por fim, diante dos resultados obtidos acredita-se que estes resíduos possam ser utilizados como substituto parcial do agregado miúdo na produção de argamassas ou concreto sem causar prejuízos significativos ao desempenho desses materiais.
Differences in Heterogeneous Returns to Foreign Language Use at Work Among Natives and Migrants in Europe
Authors: Wang Zhiling , de Graaff Thomas , Nijkamp Peter
Published: October 2023

The cultural-demographic profile of Europe has been heavily influenced by migration dynamics over the past decades. The question is whether language diversity in a host country – in particular, language proficiency and foreign language use at work – has implications for the workers’ wages. Our study examines the heterogeneous impacts of foreign language use at work on earnings of both native-born workers and foreign-born workers. To that end, a Mincer earnings equation is specified. The model is tested by means of an extensive data set that captures all relevant variables. Despite the dated nature of the data used, several interesting outcomes on wage differentials in Europe – as a result of foreign language use at work – are found. First, for native-born workers with a tertiary diploma, using a foreign language at work is found to have an unambiguously positive impact on their earnings (2%). Second, for foreign-born workers, returns to foreign language use at work is highly complementary to education. Foreign language users below the upper secondary educational level earn significantly less (−8%) than those who use the local language at work. Third, a linguistically distant foreign language gives native-born workers the highest wage premium, while the use of EU official languages pays off the most for foreign-born workers. Fourth, our results do not show evidence that the lack of local language knowledge of low-educated migrants causes these results, as immigrants for whom the mother tongue is similar to the local language show similar outcome.
Peran Pendidikan Ayah dalam Membentuk Karakter Islami Anak
Authors: Nurkhaeriyah  , Siti Hajar  , Amalia Wulandari
Published: October 2023

Children are a gift and a trust entrusted by God to parents. And it is appropriate as parents should be able to maintain and educate their children to become children with morals and character. But many problems arise among children due to the less than optimal role of the family which is the first education for a child. The role of a mother is focused on the care of a child, while the role of a father is only limited to earning a living to meet the needs of his family.
This research is intended to illustrate that a father must also participate in every child's development, especially in developing a child's character. One example that we can take in an effort to educate and build children's character is Luqman Al Hakim listed in Q.S Luqman. This research uses qualitative data, which is research produced in the form of descriptive which technically emphasizes on the study of text. While the interpretation method used by the author, is the muqarrin method, namely the comparison or comparative method.
The results of this study conclude that the interpretation of Wahbah Zuhaili and Buya Hamka in the interpretation of Q.S Luqman has almost the same interpretation, namely Luqman's advice to his son about faith, birrul walidain filial piety and respect for parents, worship education (praying), carrying out amar ma'ruf nahi munkar, giving advice to his son not to have an arrogant nature. The role of a father in shaping a child's character is very important, if a child who lacks a father's affection will be vulnerable to experiencing a lameness in his development. While the difference between the interpretations of Wahbah Zuhaili and Buya Hamka is only in the way of delivery and the way of explanation because they use different styles.
Keywords: Father Education; Children's Islamic Character; Wahbah Zuhaili; Buya Hamka.
Efikasi Diri Siswa EFL Indonesia Terhadap Prestasi Belajar (Studi Kasus Pada Tahun Penerapan PBI 2017 1.2)
Authors: Mappangara Surianto , Heriyanto Ali  , Darmawati
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find out how self-efficacy impacts Indonesian EFL learners.learning achievement. This research was conducted at UIN Alauddin Makassar. The research subjects were six students Department of English Education class of 2017 PBI 1.2. The method used in this research is qualitative research using a case study design. Instruments used to collect the data is an interview guide to explore sources of self-efficacy. Interview data were analyzed based on data analysis procedures consisting of compaction data, data presentation, and drawing conclusions/ verification data. The results of the study show that students who have a high grade point average have efficacy high self-esteem, seen from his confidence in answering questions and seen from the source of self-efficacy students who have a high grade point average have high self-efficacy in experience and mastery physiological state. Students who have a moderate grade point average have high self-efficacy because they have High confidence in answering questions. and seen from the source of student self-efficacy having a moderate achievement index has high self-efficacy in representative experiences and circumstances physique. Students who have a low grade point average have low self-efficacy because they have no sense High confidence in their ability to answer questions. So, students who have low achievement index has low self-efficacy in mastery of experience and physical condition.Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that it is important for students to identify their self-efficacy because self-efficacy is very important for students to deal with problems in academics College. In addition, students with high academic self-efficacy tend to persist in challenging academic assignments and strive to achieve success in academic tertiary institutions. while students with low self-efficacy tend to give up easily and lack the confidence to succeed come on stage. given assignment
Solar Trillions: 7 Market and Investment Opportunities in the Emerging Clean-Energy Economy
Authors:   RethinkX, Seba Tony
Published: October 2023

Solar Trillions reveals market opportunities worth $35+ trillion of the $382 trillion the world will spend in energy by 2050. Like mobile phones, personal computers and the Internet in the 80s and 90s, solar is growing exponentially and it will soon grab a large share of the energy market. The author shows immediate as well as long-term market opportunities and why science facts and tech trends make solar inevitable. Here are the seven amazing opportunities. 1: Utility Scale Solar - Desert Power: $9 trillion To provide all of America's electricity today, we would need just 100-by-100-mile square of desert. 2: Powering Industry: $7.1 trillion 24/7 solar power is here-and can reliably run factories & industry - from food processing, to pharmaceuticals to data centers. 3. Island/Village Power: $2.6 trillion Two billion people around the world, thousands of islands, and millions of villages, pay up to 10 times today's solar cost. 4: Residential Solar - Power to the People: $8.7 trillion. Solar is already cheaper than grid electricity in hundreds of markets. 5: Clean Water - Bottled Electricity: $1.5 trillion We will hit peak water before we hit peak oil. 6: Storage - Energy in a Box: $5 trillion The race for electricity storage/batteries is on. The first 24/7 solar power plant is on. Solar CSP is way ahead. 7: Smart Grid - Internet Times Ten: $6.5 trillion The eBay of the smart grid is here.
Assessment of adherence level of patients on anticoagulant therapy in a tertiary healthcare facility in Uyo, Nigeria
Authors: Ekwere TA  , Ekanem AM  , Benson SM
Published: October 2023

Background: Anticoagulants are highly effective in preventing venous thromboembolism and remains the main stay of treatment. However, strict adherence to medication is essential for maximizing treatment.Objectives: the objectives of this study, were to determine the adherence rate and factors that may influence adherence to anticoagulant therapy among patients on anticoagulant at a tertiary healthcare facility in Uyo, Nigeria.Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study. Fifty-nine consented adult patients on anticoagulant therapy were recruited consecutively into the study. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on respondents sociodemographic characteristics, indications for anticoagulation and types of anticoagulant used. An 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) was used to assess patient’s adherence to anticoagulation therapy.Results: The mean age of respondents was 55.4±13.5 years. Thirty-three (55.9%) were males while 26 (44.1%) were females. The most common indication for anticoagulant use was for treatment of deep vein thrombosis (78%). The direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) was the most frequently used anticoagulant (76.3%), and majority (44.1%) had treatment for 3 months. Overall, 49.1% of the respondents had unacceptably low level of adherence while 10% had high level adherence to anticoagulant use. The female gender and the duration of anticoagulant were significantly associated with the level of adherence.Conclusion: Adherence to anticoagulant use among respondents in this study was suboptimal. The female gender and the duration of anticoagulant were significantly associated with the level of adherence.
AGENTES FÍSICOS E QUÍMICOS NO CONTROLE MICROBIOLÓGICO
Authors: Silva Pedro Vitor de Souza , Barcellos Fernando Veloso Caldeira , Mota Karine Neves , Araújo Wanderson Pereira
Published: October 2023

Os agentes físicos e químicos estão como um dos demasiados meios de controle microbiológico. Visto a sua importância para o impedimento do crescimento desgovernado de microrganismos, o presente trabalho surge para mostrar e ressaltar os tipos e contextualizar a sua necessidade na prevenção de infecções, deteriorações e contaminações microbianas. O trabalho em questão trata-se de uma pesquisa de revisão bibliográfica. Todo o levantamento foi realizado através de artigos científicos, livros, e demais publicações de impacto científico, relatando alguns métodos de controle microbiano. O estudo mostra que os agentes físicos e químicos, são responsáveis pelo controle microbiológico em várias preventivas. Este, também relata que tais agentes, são responsáveis pelo controle microbiológico em vários contextos de necessidades sociais, como cirurgias, alimentações e dentre outros. Por isso, parte a necessidade de estudos voltados a estes.
Social Determinants of Real Estate Crimes Against Overseas Pakistanis
Authors: Hussain Babar , Navid Farhan
Published: October 2023

The present study aims to explore the social factors which contribute towards Real Estate Crimes (RECs) against Overseas Pakistanis (OPs). This research would be the first of its kind and nature. It would study the social causes of RECs against Ops from the perspective of the victims. The present study is qualitative in nature and used the Multiple Case Study Design to study the topic under investigation. Thirty-six participants were selected through purposive sampling from the district of Lahore. Data was collected through in-depth interviews. The findings revealed that being away from the properties (absentee owners), lack of legal awareness and proper knowledge, blind trust, greed, unguarded properties, patriarchy, and being away from their tribe were the major reasons of real estate crimes against overseas Pakistanis. Overseas Pakistanis should not have blind trust on others and rather they must complete required documentation of their properties. They should be cautiously social enough to have check and balance on their property along with taking appropriate steps to safeguard them by keeping themselves abreast of latest development related to laws and neighborhood of the property.  So that a culprit may not tend to consider committing RECs against their properties since the culprits of RECs are rational offender who do their cost-benefit analysis before committing such crimes.
ON THE RELATION BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Authors: Ceko Enriko
Published: October 2023

Healthy business ecosystems are necessary for competitive advantage, the major force of the trade economy, and free markets. Business sustainability requires entrepreneurship skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as standardization of processes, procedures, etc., which relate to quality management patterns. Entrepreneurship can be measured, and so can quality management. Most international, regional, and local business organizations, individual businesses, as well as several researchers, assert that there is a connection between entrepreneurship and quality management, especially with ISO standards. Therefore, it is necessary to research the relations between entrepreneurship and quality management to provide a clear insight into the issue. This study is based on a regression analysis between the Entrepreneurship Index (E Index) and ISO Standards Index to verify Hypothesis H1 (There is not any relation between E Index and ISO Standards Index) against Hypothesis H0 (There is a strong relation between E Index and ISO Standards Index). The results of the research show that entrepreneurship requires scientific management of factors of production, employing skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as using quality management principles, to achieve a competitive advantage, so, a connection and relations between entrepreneurship and quality management (ISO standards), is indispensable. It can be stated from the conducted research that there is no relation between entrepreneurship and ISO standards yet, even though it is highly needed and should exist to promote sustainable entrepreneurship with no support to all.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO TQM IN A RETAIL BANK IN THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Authors: Al-Shammari Minwir , Isa Sleh
Published: October 2023

TQM is a must if you want to improve policies and procedures and make customers happier. The paper investigates total quality management (TQM) implementation in a retail bank in Bahrain. The study distributed 131 questionnaires, of which 120 have been returned. The results showed that TQM improves operations and functions by involving and training employees. TQM was perceived as a strategic technique to enhance the bank's profitability. Employee involvement, training, strategic planning, and top management commitment correlated positively with TQM. The study suggests that retail bank employees keep quality standards and get regular training and education to help provide good care.
THE BIDIRECTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIGHER EDUCATION AND INNOVATION: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM MENA REGION
Authors: A. H. Elamir Elsayed , A. Mousa Gehan , M. Desoky Abdelmohsen , Garad Alaa
Published: October 2023

The purpose of thispaper is to examine the bidirectional relationship between two sets of variables, higher education and training (eight indicators) and innovation (seven indicators), using the canonical correlation analysis (CCA). The study utilisesdata published by the World Economic Forum Reports for seven years (2012-2018) for a sample of 12 countries in the MENA area.CCA is used to analyse the relationship between the two sets of variables. It helps in the evaluation of the interchangeable relationships between the two sets of multiple variates. More in-depth analysis of the nature of such a relationship between the two sets of variables is provided through redundancy analysis to identify the percentage of the variance in each set that is interpreted by the other set, andthe commonality analysis to determine the variance of canonical function that is due to unique or standard variables. Canonicalanalysis shows the causality between the two endogenous sets of variables. Also, the findings suggest that technology alone is not an antidote, while other factors might have a significant impact on innovation. Commonality analysis shows that the role of quality of management school in explaining the variation in canonical function of innovation in common with “quality of education system”, “quality of math and science”, “internet access”, “training availability and “staff training produce”.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION OF INNOVATION IN A BUSINESS
Authors: Eker Bulent , Akdogan Eker Aysegul
Published: October 2023

For a company, the innovation process can be very costly in terms of time and resources if not planned properly. Therefore, companies must take the right steps for innovation and lay the right foundation for a successful innovation process. Businesses that determine innovation as a strategic goal in their companies and add this purpose to all their employees have always been successful in innovation. It should not be forgotten that innovation in businesses is everyone's responsibility and this purpose is critical to the success of the company.You can consider the following tricks to develop a successful innovation strategy in companies: 1. Make innovation a part of your culture: Explain that innovation is not just a department's responsibility, but a process that everyone can contribute to. Create a culture that values innovation. 2. Motivate your employees: Value and reward your employees' innovation ideas. Encourage employee engagement by using tools like innovation contests or idea boxes. 3. Do research: Keep up with innovations in your industry and do research to understand customer needs. In this way, ideas that you haven't thought of before may come up. 4. Build strategic partnerships: Explore technological or collaboration opportunities by forming strategic partnerships with other companies. In this way, you can discover new ways in the innovation process. 5. Don't be afraid to take risks: Recognize that some ideas can fail in the innovation process. But that shouldn't stop you from generating new ideas. By taking risks, you can contribute to the growth and development of your company. 6. Innovative leadership: Lead your employees to adapt to the innovation culture by adopting an innovative leadership approach. You can also increase your company's innovation capacity by establishing a management structure that encourages innovation. 7. Invest in new technologies: Follow new technologies and invest according to your company's needs. Thanks to new technologies, you can make your business processes more efficient and improve the customer experience.In this paper, it is explained which points an enterprise should pay attention to while implementing innovation. Examples related to the subject are given.
THE IMPACT OF QUALITY COSTS ON THE LEVEL OF IMS MATURITY
Authors: Sofranac Jovan , Zahar Djordjevic Marija , Petronijevic Vuk , Abadic Nebojsa
Published: October 2023

The paper presents an overview of the impact of quality costs on the development and implementation of an integrated management System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018). Based on the assessment of the current state, the values of scrap and complaints in production business System s of complex structure were obtained. It is shown how continuous improvements can reduce costs and increase the efficiency of IMS if the causes of their existence are eliminated through improvements. The framework of all three System s functions on the basis of the PDCA cycle of continuous improvement, which is the key to all three standards. This is another reason that has enabled us to combine three System s into one Integrated Management System and to increase the maturity level of IMS through improvements.
MODEL BASED SIX SIGMA CONCEPT AND PROCESS CAPABILITY INDICES: THE RESEARCH STUDY OF OIL INDUSTRIAL CASE IN YEMEN
Authors: Saleh Al-Abdi Badr , A.M. Ali Faisal , M.M Badr Abdallah
Published: October 2023

Process capability indices are utilized extensively in the quality control inspection process, both at the level of production and for general business operations. They take into consideration both the location and the deviation from the specified limits and targets. Several literatures have contained contributions on this issue. Existing PCIs based on Six Sigma, on the other hand, merely displayed a range of quality levels rather than a single quality level value. Thus, previous studies have found the insufficient and ineffective deployment of Six Sigma to process control and yield process. Motivated by industrial Aden oil refinery process performance case study, we discuss the density characteristic of oil to estimate the process yield, and the capacity of the process.In addition, an effort to identify the level of quality in which the refinery operates. By investigating two different methods for estimating process yield, the sigma level, which areby extends the indicesto estimate capacity, level of sigma, and yield process. The analyses and findings indicated that the indicesoutperformed the existing indices. Ultimately, Six Sigma-based process yield index represents a potential approach that other industries and practitioners can utilize to assess process performance and quality control.
AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPONENTS OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT: IN THE CASE OF ETHIOPIAN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
Authors: Mekuria Getahun
Published: October 2023

The main issue that requires careful consideration if organizations want to surpass their competition is quality management. The ability to create high-quality goods that meet or exceed customer expectations is critical to the survival and profitability of any government or private manufacturing enterprise. The purpose of this article is to examine the performance of the quality management components in Ethiopian manufacturing firms. Based on the literature reviewed four crucial quality management components were identified (i.e. quality planning, quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement). As a result, the variables were used to create the conceptual framework and survey questions. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyze the data. The results indicate that the performance of quality management components in selected manufacturing companies was found to be low throughout all tents, including quality planning, quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement.
ENSURING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES BASED ON METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Authors: Safonova Olga , Konyukhov Vladimir
Published: October 2023

The article examines the model of the quality management system based on international standards ISO 9000 series is generally recognized in the world. It is being implemented at enterprises of all forms of ownership operating in various countries and sectors of the economy. The standard has gained such wide popularity due to its versatility and approaches to quality management, which have shown their effectiveness and efficiency in practice. In the modern world, the basis for ensuring a competitive advantage of an enterprise in the market is the continuous improvement of its management system and products. The ISO 9000 series of standards focuses the organization on continuous improvement and the fullest satisfaction of the requirements of all stakeholders. The quality management system is an important factor of competitiveness. The presence of a quality management system at the manufacturer means, in market language, the ability of this enterprise to meet the requirements of consumers, regulatory requirements from the state and the requirements of the organization for its own activities. In accordance with the General provisions of the standard, this is the main purpose of the quality management system. Modern enterprises operate in a constantly changing market environment. Only those companies that can quickly adapt to changes in the external environment can survive in the competition. In this regard, the quality management system should be flexible and quickly "adjusted" to changes in the requirements of the parties interested in the company's activities. Only such a management system can become a useful tool in the hands of the company's management.
ROUTING FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS OF DIDACTIC FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING CELLS USING EVIDENCE NETWORKS
Authors: Mirkov Glgorije , Đapić Mirko
Published: October 2023

Flexible manufacturing systems are becoming increasingly popular in modern industry, providing flexibility in producing different products and quick adaptability to changes in the production program. Didactic FMC (DFMC) are small manufacturing systems used for educational purposes, providing students with practical experience in production. DFMC systems are the basic element in learning new concepts of Industry 4.0. This paper explores the flexibility of routing components in DFMC systems using the Dempster-Shafer theory of belief functions and evidence networks developed based on this theory. By using the Dempster-Shafer theory, we evaluate the flexibility of routing in the system for producing different products, i.e., the system's ability to adapt to changes in the production program according to the concepts of Industry 4.0. The analysis of routing flexibility allows for identifying critical points of the system and suggestions for improving system efficiency. The results show that routing flexibility is a key factor for the efficiency of the DFMC system. The Dempster-Shafer theory provides a precise analysis of beliefs based on various input parameters, which contributes to the precision and reliability of the analysis of routing flexibility of DFMC system components. This paper contributes to the understanding of routing flexibility and provides guidelines for further research in this area.
The Mystery and Clarity of Leonardo da Vinci's Coefficient of Friction
Authors: Vasiliy Fedorov Sergey
Published: October 2023

The science of friction has been using the coefficient of friction as the main quantitative characteristic of the friction process for more than five centuries. The concept of the coefficient of friction as a characteristic of the resistance to the movement of rubbing surfaces in a hidden form was formulated by Leonardo da Vinci: "Each rubbing body exerts a friction resistance equal to one quarter of its weight, provided that the flat plane is in contact with the polished surface". Two centuries later, the coefficient of friction appeared explicitly, in the form of a formula, in the works of G. Amontons. It is clear that the coefficient of friction is a convenient friction parameter, easily determined in the experiment. However, what is the physical meaning of resistance to the movement of rubbing surfaces? Modern engineering believes that the coefficient of friction has no physical meaning. Thermodynamic analysis of the friction process is performed. The evolutionary patterns of the behavior of the friction contact are shown. A structural-energy interpretation of the logic of the coefficient of friction (resistance) is proposed: accumulation of potential energy of defects in the crystal structure of the deformable volume by friction contact. The static potential energy of the formed defects in the crystal structure of the contact is a measure of the decrease in the kinetic energy of the relative motion of the rubbing surfaces. Such a formulation of resistance to movement under friction has a deep physical and clear meaning for a scientist and engineer. The substantiation of Leonardo da Vinci's formulation of friction that the friction resistance should be equal to 0.25 is given. The interpretation of this rule is given for the case of friction in mechanisms (machines).
Effect of Cross-Sectional Profile of Circular Dimples on Hydrodynamic Lubrication Characteristics of Thrust Bearings
Authors: Ishii Ryota , Miwa Reo , Miyanaga Norifumi , Tomioka Jun
Published: October 2023

The effects of three types of dimples with different internal structures on the fluid lubrication characteristics of thrust bearings were investigated. The load-carrying capacity and the frictional torque were measured. The measurements were performed with a fixed constant film thickness. The behaviours of cavitation bubbles occurred within the dimple were observed through the rotating glass plate. Three types of internal structures of dimples were tested: cylindrical, sphere and conical. The measurement results were simulated by the Reynolds equation. As the results, the load-carrying capacity increased as the rotational speed increased. The cylindrical internal structure built up the largest pressure at the trailing edge, and consequently the largest load-carrying capacity. The frictional torque also increased with increasing the rotational speed. However, the effect of the internal structure on the frictional torque was not significant.
Development and Tribological Analysis of Bio-Based Lubricant Using Two Non-Edible Oils: Castor Oil and Neem Oil
Authors: Bindra Ayan , Yadav Dipali , Anand Manan , Singh R.C.
Published: October 2023

Lubricants play a very important role in multiple industries in minimizing wear and friction between two moving parts. Most lubricants are produced from petroleum oil which is poorly biodegradable and toxic in nature. Hence these lubricants are highly undesirable due to environmental hazards and the health and safety of the operator. Bio-Lubricants like Castor Oil have found a potential scope in research and are being used in various applications as a substitute for these chemical lubricants. This paper examines the Tribological Properties of developed Bio-Lubricants, prepared using Castor Oil and Neem Oil in a mixing ratio of 20%. Wear and Friction analysis has been carried out using Pin on Disc apparatus at varying loads, which has shown that the blend of Castor Oil as a base with 20% Neem Oil has promising properties, with around 70% reduction in wear rate at specific loads, hence showcasing a tremendous capacity for being used in maintenance applications. An overall reduction in wear and coefficient of friction was observed in the developed mixture, making it a potential environment-friendly replacement for chemical lubricants and an upgrade over Pure Refined Castor Oil.
Nyttige resultater i en tangotid
Authors: Staunæs Dorthe , Søndergaard Dorte Marie
Published: October 2023

Nye diskussioner om forskningens nyttevær- di følger i kølvandet på de senere års neoli- berale drejning af forskningspolitikken. Når forskningens nytte vurderes i en kontekst, der samtidig qua ændringer i forskningssektorens økonomiske præmisser presser forskning ud på markedet som salgsprodukt, så implicerer det en varegørelse af forskningsresultater, som samtidig får betydning for definitioner af kva- litet og brugbarhed. Artiklen reflekterer over markedets praksisser for nyttevurdering gen- nem en analyse af afrapporteringsprocessen i et konkret samarbejdsprojekt mellem artiklens forfattere og en stor privat virksomhed, der ønskede forskning udført i relation til proble- mer med kønsskæv rekruttering til topledel- sesposter. Artiklen punkterer forestillinger om resultat- og nyttevurderingers neutralitet ved at åbne blikke ind i og invitere til medrefleksion over måderne, hvorpå nyttevurderingerne blev til i konkrete og meget komplekse praksisser. De sammensatte, skiftende og uforudsigelige former for nyttevurderinger, som modtagelsen af resultaterne rummede, ses i artiklen i sam- menhæng med modtagernes situering, interes- ser, alliancepraksisser og identiteter. Der rejses i forlængelse af refleksionerne spørgsmål til forskernes og universitetsorganisationernes

positionering og svar på de neoliberale forsk- ningspræmisser.
At sortere forbindelser:
Authors: Bruun Jensen Casper
Published: October 2023

Hvordan gøres forskning anvendelig? Dette spørgsmål stilles med stigende frekvens af en stadig mere broget forsamling af interessenter: som politikere, virksomheder og forskere selv. Spørgsmålet er ikke neutralt og implicerer ofte at samfundsforskning har et legitimeringspro- blem, på grund af dens nuværende mangel på praktisk nytteværdi. Anvendelighed fremtræ- der således i stigende grad såvel som et politisk krav som en forskningsmæssig bekymring. Ikke mindst konstruktivistisk samfundsteori er vedholdende blevet beskyldt for at være såvel praktisk ubrugelig som politisk konservativ sammenlignet med andre tilgange, som mere aktivt har identificeret sig med sociale agen- daer eller progressive formål. I denne artikel overvejes ideen om samfundsvidenskabelig nytte med en performativ tilgang, der stiller spørgsmålstegn ved skel som det teoretiske og det praktiske og det beskrivende og det normative. Det argumenteres at forskning uaf- vendeligt og kontinuerligt er involveret i at sortere forbindelser til omverdenen og at sam- fundsforskningen med fordel kunne foretage mere nuancerede analyser af omkostningerne ved at gøre sig nyttig samt potentialerne i at sortere sine forbindelser anderledes. Pointerne eksemplificeres ved hjælp af en case fra et

anvendt forskningsprojekt i den Canadiske sundhedssektor.
Familieliv fra et børneperspektiv.
Authors: Kousholt Dorte
Published: October 2023

Artiklen bidrager med et teoretisk perspektiv på familien som social praksis belyst ud fra børnenes liv. Artiklen trækker på eksempler fra et forskningsprojekt hvor 5-årige børns hverdagsliv på tværs af daginstitution og hjem er fulgt over en periode på 11⁄2 år.

Familiens praksis analyseres ud fra konflikter og dilemmaer i børn og forældres samarbejde om at få en fælles hverdag til at fungere. Artiklen præsenterer et decentreret perspektiv på familien som en del af sociale praksisstrukturer og viser hvordan børnenes hverdag i daginstitutionen får betydning for familiens liv. Der rettes her fokus mod børnefællesskabernes betydning for børnenes deltagelsesmuligheder i daginstitutionen og for organiseringen af familiens liv.