bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social Capital; Case of Stakeholder Approach in Cimaragas Village
Authors:   Universitas Sebelas Maret, S.E. Muhammad Nurhikmat , S.E. Bhimo Rizky Samudro ,   Universitas Sebelas Maret, M.S. Dr. Akhmad Daerobi ,   Universitas Sebelas Maret
Published: January 2023

This article examines the community of Cimaragas Village and the role of stakeholders in efforts to maintain social capital in Chiamis District, Cimaragas District, and Cimaragas Village. The data used in this study are primary and secondary data. The procedures performed were a literature review, in-depth interviews, and FGD (focus group discussion) methods/structured questionnaires. Next, the data analysis model used to test the hypotheses in this study is a prospective analysis approach using the MACTOR analysis tool. The result show converging power of actors that strengthen the process of dealing with COVID19 will strengthen the process of dealing with COVID19 and vice versa.
GROUP ANALYSIS OF A NONLINEAR HEAT-LIKE EQUATION
Authors:   Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology,Technical University of Kenya, Kenya, Owino Joseph Owuor
Published: January 2023

We study a nonlinear heat like equation from a lie symmetry stand point. Heat equation have been employed to study ow of current, information and propagation of heat. The Lie group approach is used on the system to obtain symmetry reductions and the reduced systems studied for exact solutions. Solitary waves have been constructed by use of a linear span of time and space translation symmetries. We also compute conservation laws using multiplier approach and by a conservation theorem due to Ibragimov.
Breves reflexiones sobre la sentencia en el proceso de reforma laboral peruano
Authors: Laiza Espinoza Gloria Lucila
Published: January 2023

Los tópicos de la argumentación jurídica en las sentencias laborales bajo la Ley n.° 29497, Nueva Ley Procesal del Trabajo, contienen algunos cuestionamientos y reflexiones de unos de los aspectos que, en nuestra opinión, no se han abordado con la seriedad y relevancia que amerita, como es la sentencia judicial laboral, específicamente, en los grados de precisión y especificidad que involucra su argumentación, dado que contiene ciertos lineamientos que la diferencian de las sentencias que se expiden en el marco de otros procesos judiciales, como en lo penal, civil, familiar, etc. En ese sentido, en el presente artículo se dota de algunas críticas constructivas y de elementos de juicio tentativos, a fin de poder novar en nuestro circuito de expedición de sentencias en dicha ley, con énfasis en la argumentación.
موقف المشّرع اليمني من جلب المخدرات -دراسة تحليلية مقارنة-
Authors: Al-gumail Nageeb Ali Saif
Published: January 2023

إن هذا البحث عبارة عن دراسة تحليلية مقارنة تتناول موقف المشّرع اليمني من جلب المخدرات، سواء كانت مواد مخدرة أم مؤثرات عقلية، وفي سياق ذلك يتعرض البحث للجوانب القانونية المتعلقة بالمخدرات، لاسيما من حيث تعريفها وتحديد أنواعها بصفة عامة، وفي القانون اليمني بصفة خاصة، إضافة إلى جلبها المشروع، وأيضًا جلبها غير المشروع بوصفه جريمة لها أركانها الخاصة، وعقوباتها التي قرّرها المشّرع اليمني، ذلك بهدف مكافحة هذا النشاط الإجرامي الخطير، وتلك المواد الضارة بالفرد والأسرة والمجتمع. وهذه الموضوعات يتناولها البحث في مبحث تمهيدي ومبحثين آخرين، كما يحتوي على خاتمة تتضمن أهم النتائج والتوصيات، أبرزها وجود قصور تشريعي كبير، لاسيما في قانون مكافحة المخدرات اليمني، سواء من حيث عدم بيان معاني أو دلالات كثير من المصطلحات الواردة في هذا القانون، وعدم تعريف المخدرات بصفة عامة أو تعريف كل نوع منها بصفة خاصة أكانت مواد مخدرة أو مؤثرات عقلية أو سلائف كيميائية أم من حيث عدم ذكر بعض أنواع المخدرات في الجداول الملحقة بذلك القانون أو التمييز بين المواد المخدرة والمؤثرات العقلية، وكذلك عدم التفريق بين مواد كل نوع من هذين النوعين بحسب طبيعتها أو درجة خطورتها أو فائدتها الطبية أو شدة العقوبات المقررة للأفعال الإجرامية المتصلة بها، وأبرزها جلب المخدرات، إضافة إلى تقرير عقوبات بسيطة وغير رادعة لجريمة جلب المخدرات -المؤثرات العقلية- الواردة في الجدول رقم (٣) الملحق بالقانون، رغم خطورة هذه المواد، وكذلك عدم النص على عقوبة الغرامة كعقوبة أصلية مضافة إلى عقوبة الحبس المقررة لهذه الجريمة، رغم جدوى الغرامة في تحقيق أغراض العقوبة، لاسيما الردع الخاص، نتيجة مساسها بأموال الجاني أو الجناة، وهي أموال غير مشروعة ناتجة عن الجلب غير المشروع للمخدرات، وهذا القصور التشريعي وغيره جعلنا نوصي المشّرع اليمني بتلافيه، من خلال قيامه بالنص على كل ذلك في قانون مكافحة المخدرات أو في الجداول الملحقة به.
A condition for the unique solvability of nonlocal boundary value problems for systems of functional-differential equations
Authors:   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Usmanov K.I.
Published: January 2023

When considering non-local boundary value problems for functional-differential equations, when the derivative of the desired function is contained in the right side, one could use the resolvent of the integral equation. But, as is known, the resolvent of an integral equation of the second kind of the Fredholm type cannot always be uniquely determined. In some cases, you can use the properties of the kernel of the integro-differential equation. In this paper, we consider a nonlocal boundary value problem for systems of integro-differential equations with involution, when the kernel of the integral term containing the derivative has a partial derivative. Using the properties of an involutive transformation, the problem is reduced to the study of a multipoint boundary value problem for systems of integro-differential equations. The parameterization method proposed by Professor D. Dzhumabaev was applied to this problem. New parameters are introduced, and based on these parameters, we pass to new variables. When passing to new variables, we obtain the initial conditions for the initial equation. With the help of this condition, it is possible to determine the solution of the resulting Cauchy problem, as well as the system of linear equations. Applying the Fredholm theory to solve the obtained systems of integral equations, i.e. the unique solvability of the problem under study, we reduce to the reversibility of the matrix, which depends on the initial data. An example was shown as an illustration of the proposed method.
Experimental study of the dissolution of carbonate samples with acid solutions
Authors:   Satbayev University, Akasheva Zh.K. , Bolysbek D.A. ,   Al-Farabi KazNU, Isaev G.I. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Asilbekov B.B. ,   Satbayev University
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we study the interaction of eight carbonate core samples (the same size, almost entirely composed of calcite) with hydrochloric acid solutions with concentrations of 12% and 18% at solution flow rates of 1, 2, 4, and 8 ml/min, respectively. During flooding experiments, the flow rate of acid solutions unevenly affected the final permeability and breakthrough pore volumes. In the case of injection of a 12% HCl solution, an average of almost 20% more acid solution was required for a breakthrough comparing to the injection of a 18% HCl solution, although in both cases the injection was carried out at the same rates. It was found that the largest increases in permeability are achieved mainly at high flow rates of the solution. Speaking of the 18% HCl solution during flooding experiments, almost identical pore volumes of solution were required to breakthrough for all flow rates; also, with an increase in the injection rate, a progressive increase in permeability was observed. The results of laboratory studies can be useful in the treatment of near wellbore zones and CO2 sequestration on a large scale for an approximate assessment of the final permeability of the treated zone and the required volumes of acid solutions.
Bird Names in «Tarjuman» and Their Pragmatic Features
Authors:   International Educational Corporation, Kazakh-American University, Suiyerkul B.M. , Kydyrbayev K.A. ,   «Nur-Mubarak» Egyptian University of Islamic Culture
Published: January 2023

The study of the history of a language based on a comparison of linguistic data in ancient written monuments with language units actively used in modern society is of high importance today. Comparing the vocabulary of peoples of the same origin, it is possible to identify common points and some differences in the system of thinking, mentality, as well as on the basis of similarities in the language with a long history, concepts fixed in their cognitive consciousness. For this purpose, the article considers ornithonyms from the Turkic written monument "Tarjuman" in comparison with the materials of the modern Kazakh language. Also, to identify the features of some names of birds in a variable meaning, the study used data from other Kipchak literary written sources published in the Middle Ages. The authors revealed the semantic potential and a number of pragmatic features of bird names in modern Kazakh proverbs and sayings. In connection with the names of birds in the Kazakh language, the native speaker of the language of proverbs and sayings, set expressions, figurative usages drew conclusions by analyzing the features of usage associated with the ethnic differentiation of the people. In the course of the study, such phenomena as the semantic circle of bird names assigned to the monument of medieval writing «Tarjuman», their narrowing or expansion, resulting in an increase in semantic potential, spending on a variable value, positive and negative assessment given to them by the population, the system spiritual values through which they are expressed, the place and significance in the religious knowledge of modern Kazakh people were compared on the basis of proverbs and sayings.
Formation of Mathematical Thinking in Students Using the Method of Mathematical Modeling
Authors:   M. Auezov South-Kazakhstan University, Alibekova Zh.D. , Meirbekova G.P. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Qoshanova G.D. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: January 2023

This article indicates and describes the formation of students' skills in mathematical thinking, shows the connection of mathematics with other disciplines by solving problems with the practical content of the school mathematics course using the method of mathematical modeling. The main goal of mathematics education is the intellectual development of students, the formation of thinking skills necessary for a person to live a full life in society. Therefore, in mathematics lessons, it is better to use pedagogical methods and technologies that develop students' creative and critical thinking. Modeling is an important tool for teaching students how to solve problems and understand the world around them. Simulation teaches the child in ways that allow him to independently work on solving problems. In a broad sense, a model is defined as a reflection of the most important properties of an object. When getting acquainted with the models of algebra and beginnings of analysis, students are shown that the connection between mathematics and its applications is carried out with the help of mathematical models. Mathematical modeling shows that all components of mathematical thinking develop, for example, functional thinking, which is characterized by the sensation of the development of general and individual relations between mathematical objects or their properties, clearly visible in connection with the idea of a function.
Teaching the First Stories of M. Auezov in a New Way
Authors:   S.Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, Azatbakyt А.А. , Kartayeva А.М. ,   S.Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, Tamayev А.Т. ,   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
Published: January 2023

The article deals with the study of the stories of the talented writer M. Auezov, known not only in our original literature, but in all human literature and culture. The ways of teaching the artistic and ideological features of M. Auezov's first stories at the university are considered. High school offers methods of teaching students through the analysis of the artistic and ideological features of the writer's stories. Along with the literary side, M. Auezov speaks about the importance of fundamental research in the field of literary criticism, and pedagogical work in the field of teaching, psychological and philosophical ideas. In high school , in the first stories of the writer, the types of work with students in solving human problems are considered. The first stories of the writer are considered as a means of teaching art and worldview, raising questions, skills of character development in the university. The author shows ways to engage students in cognitive work, research, conducting thematic-compositional analysis of the conversation, a comprehensive analysis of the characters, mastering the text, literary analysis in the teaching of students in high school. He shows the educational side of teaching students the stories of M. Auezov in higher education, leading students to spiritual purity, improving reading skills. Emphasizes the importance of the writer's stories in the educational process in the modern educational system. The speech goes about the new research of the writer's work and the new perception of the writer's work. Guide future specialists of Kazakh literature to assess the vitality and value of fiction, including the heritage of M. Auezov, which is our national value.
Archival Data of the Activity of Sericul Aldabergenov, which Began from the Alash Idea and Ended with Migration
Authors:   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Tursun Kh. , Kabyl А. ,   South Kazakhstan Medical Academy
Published: January 2023

The article, based on data from secret funds, restores the political activities of the representative of the movement Alash Serikula Aldabergenov, whose identity has not yet been investigated. Under the Soviet rule, the political activity of S. Aldabergenov, who participated in the First All-Kazakh Congress with М. Shokai in 1917, which held in Orinbor, took on the most difficult character. The fact that under colonial power he was a regional administrator is evidenced by archival data on the beginning of subsequent political repressions. S. Aldabergenov's documents from secret funds made it possible to reconstruct his biography and socio-political activities, which are still unknown. His commitment to the Alash idea was expressed as resistance to reforms of Soviet power in 1929–1934. He was one of the organizers of the migration of the population, who experienced pressure from the totalitarian authorities to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan from the south of Kazakhstan. This fact served as the basis for concluding that he was the leader. The article proposes the concept of formulating the phenomenon of migration, which has become one of the «white spots» in the history of the Fatherland. The article presents a new conclusion regarding the phenomenon of migration, which has become one of the topical issues in Fatherland’s history. Data from secret funds in special archives made it possible to draw new conclusions about the history of migrations. It is proved that the transfer process was not spontaneous, but was organized with the involvement of Soviet leaders along with representatives of the traditional elite.
Dekonstruksi Stereotipe Gender dalam Drama Korea Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Authors:   Universitas Jendral Soedirman, Pinedha Alun Tandayu , Wati Hasnah Arlinda Kusuma , Setiansyah Mite ,   Universitas Jendral Soedirman,   Universitas Jendral Soedirman
Published: January 2023

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon merupakan salah satu drama korea sukses berjumlah 16 episode yang tayang pada awal tahun 2017. Drama garapan perusahaan penyiaran JTBC ini menceritakan tentang seorang perempuan yang memiliki kekuatan fisik untuk membantu memberantas kejahatan di sekitar masyarakat. Isu dan permasalahan yang terdapat dalam drama ini dianalisis menggunakan teori gender seperti feminisme lebih tepatnya feminisme liberal, subordinasi suatu gender, bias gender, patriarki, dekonstruksi, representasi dan permasalahan gender mengenai kekerasan seksual. Objek penelitian penulisan artikel ini adalah scenedalam 16 episode drama korea Strong Woman Do Bong Soon yang merepresentasikan isu atau persoalan gender. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik analisis isi cerita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa scene dalam drama korea Strong Woman Do Bong Soon yang merepresentasikan serta menghadirkan isu, stereotip, dan permasalahan gender sesuai di kehidupan nyata.
Physical Structures and Adsorption Efficiencies of Sugarcane Bagasse, Coconut Pulp and Sawdust as Natural Adsorbents in Removal of Heavy Metals From Car Wash Activity
Authors: Notzir Nur Hayati , Masngut Mohd Izwan , Louis Santhana Raj
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Car wash premises consume large amounts of water that can later end up in the public irrigation system. This production of wastewater, which contains heavy metals, are both detrimental to the marine environment and unsustainable. Methods: In this study, sugarcane bagasse (SB), coconut pulp (CP) and sawdust (SD) were investigated to determine their potential usage as low-cost, heavy metals adsorbents. The morphology of these adsorbents was characterized using Spectrometry Electron Microscope (SEM), while presence of heavy metals constituents on selected adsorbents was analysed using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). Adsorbents Adsorption efficiencies were calculated to determine the best adsorbent. Results: CP with a more porous structure promotes a larger surface area, compared to SB and SD. Adsorption was optimized at pH 4 in room temperature for 4 hours, with adsorbents particle between 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm in size. SD was the best adsorbent for Iron (Fe) and Copper (Cu) removal with 95.6% and 86.5% removal efficiencies. Meanwhile, CP was the best adsorbent for Zinc (Zn) and Manganese (Mn), with percentage removal of 78.9% and 24.8% respectively. Conclusion: The findings of this study can be used by relevant agencies for a better policy regarding on wastewater management and support the concept of turning waste to useful products.
An Exploratory Study of First Year Nursing Students Toward Their Perception on The First Experience of Clinical Practice – A Qualitative Study
Authors: binti Sh Abdullah Sharifah Shafinaz , binti Zaini Noor Hanita , Ideris Nurul Ain , Mat Rofi Siti Normawati
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Nursing is a practice-based discipline. During their first clinical practice, nursing students may develop their initial perception of this discipline. This perception will then drive the students’ activities during their first clinical experience. The early identification of students’ perception towards clinical practice is imperative to their motivation and overall passion towards providing high-quality nursing care in the future. This study’s objectives are to explore first-year nursing students’ perceptions towards their first experience of clinical practice, to identify problems that faced during the clinical practice, and to explore their interest in the nursing profession. Method: A phenomenological design was used in this study. The sample was first-year nursing students from a bachelor’s program. All participants have undergone a face-to-face in-depth interview with the guidance of a semi-structured interview format. Result: There were three themes derived from the interview sessions. The students had a mixture of feelings towards the clinical practice. The positive perceptions were a feeling of excitement, a feeling of satisfaction, and positive support by the clinical instructors. As for the negative perception, the findings were the feelings of fear, nervousness, stress and lack of confidence. Conclusion: The majority of the participants expressed having mixed feelings of excitement and hesitancy. Excitement feeling is an effective boosting mechanism towards performing better clinical practice in the field. Whereas hesitancy feeling needs to be corrected by providing more hands-on training opportunities before going into clinical placement. This training approach is believed to be able to improve their skills and knowledge hence eliminating the feeling of hesitancy towards the clinical practice.
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Brucellosis A critical literature review
Authors: Mosiara Shavlyn
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Brucellosis is an infectious disease primarily of domestic and wild animals caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is transmissible to humans through direct contact with infected animal products. This paper aims to determine the prevalence and the risk factors associated with Brucellosis.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes

Findings: The study concludes that factors such as methods of food preparation and consumption of milk, pasteurization of dairy products, and direct contact with infected animals, lack of awareness and sensitization increase the risk of Brucellosis in communities.

Recommendations: Creating awareness and promoting sensitization programs run in the community is necessary so as to impact knowledge on the methods of transmission, identification of the infection, prevention and types of treatment. This will eventually report decreased cases of Brucellosis in animals and humans.
CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT
Authors: ABDELAZIM Assem
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Globalization has made global changes, and a rapid increase of multinational corporations which has resulted in creating more businesses that have more culturally diverse workforce. Cultural diversity affects the performance of an organization and various conflicts can be occurred because of misunderstandings among the culturally diverse workforce. The purpose of this study is therefore to contribute to the current field of cross-cultural management and how cultural diversity is managed.

Methodology: The study investigates four chosen cross-cultural aspects to see how issues within these areas can be minimized.

Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: The knowledge of cultural differences within these aspects will contribute to a better understanding of how these differences can be managed in a Swedish multinational organization with a subsidiary in India.
Reviewing the Role of Selected Land Governance Institutions in Land Conflict Management in Uganda
Authors: Omodo Kagere Willy , Obici Gilbert Obici , Mwesigwa David Mwesigwa
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the role of selected land governance institutions in managing land conflicts in Uganda.

Methodology: A desk research was adopted given that it was purely based on secondary data.

Findings: The outcomes suggest that although a variety of mechanisms are available, ad-hoc mediation is key is resolving land conflicts in Uganda.

Conclusion: The study concludes that government strengthen ad-hoc mediation as well as making them more formal in land conflict management.

Recommendations: From the study, it is encouraged that local council court members be periodically trained in conflict management; that government advocates, trains, and considers better facilitation for ad-hoc mediators to make them more effective.
Land Governance Institutions and Land Conflict Management in Lira District, Lango Sub-Region, Uganda
Authors: Omodo Kagere Willy , Obici Gilbert Obici , Mwesigwa David Mwesigwa
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of selected land governance institutions in the management of land conflicts in Lango sub-region.

Methods and materials: Both correlation and descriptive designs were used and a sample size of 200 was targeted, and sampled using purposive and simple random sampling techniques from whom, questionnaires was administered among members of Land Tribunals, local council courts, and opinion leaders.  The response rate of 86% was achieved from which data was analysed.

Findings: The study reveals that the correlation between Land Tribunals and land conflicts (r = .120; p-value >.05) is positive and weak; between Local Council Courts and land conflict (r = .224; p-value <.05) is positive and weak; and between Ad-hoc Mediators and land conflict (r = .518; p-value>.05) is positive and strong. Further, the results of multiple regression reveal that Land Tribunals (Beta = .143; p-value >.05) is low in land conflict management; Local Council Courts (Beta = .085; p-value >.05) is low in land conflict management; and that Ad-hoc Mediators (Beta = .479; p-value >.05) is relatively high in land conflict management.

Conclusion: It was concluded that Land Tribunals are the least effective in managing land conflicts but Local Council Courts are least effective in managing land conflicts; and that Ad-hoc Mediation is more effective in managing land conflicts in the study area.

Recommendations: From the study, it is encouraged that government considers re-enforcing the role of Land Tribunals with the view of making them more effective in land conflicts management; A study on factors leading to rampant land conflicts is proposed.
An Evaluation of Roles and Integration of Female Soldiers in Peace Building in Central African Republic: A Case of Zambian Regiment Lusaka, Zambia.
Authors: Kamfwa Benson Muchinshi
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The rationale of this study was to evaluate the roles and integration of female soldiers in peace building in the Central African Republic, a case of a Zambian Regiment in Lusaka, Zambia. The motivation to undertake this study was premised on the fact that despite Zambian female soldiers being actively involved in the United Nations peacekeeping efforts, their special roles and responsibilities in the mission are scantly recorded. The study further sought to examine the gender dynamics and challenges encountered by female soldiers in peacekeeping operations.

Methodology: The study adopted a qualitative approach where ninety (90) research participants were homogeneously selected and data was collected through interviews, questionnaires and focus group discussions. The gathered bulk data was then transcribed and coded into categories and was thematically analysed by examining the patterns of meaning within the collected data sets and drawing inferences both explicitly and implicitly.

Findings: The major findings revealed that Zambian female soldiers were actively engaged in community activities; force protection; public health and human rights advocacy; the de-escalation of gender associated cases and acting as role models to community members of Birao and Bria. Challenges encountered include male chauvinism; sexual harassment; insufficient numbers of female soldiers and suspicion of infidelity.

Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This paper calls on Zambia Army to realign its training curriculum to incorporate gender studies and human rights issues; Acceleration of skills development of female soldiers to build capacity in advocacy on human rights and counselling strategies; Policy on quota system to be adopted to increase the strength of female soldiers during recruitment; Regional bodies under African Union should lobby for resources from the United Nations to have sufficient numbers of female soldiers on the continent to contribute in the de-escalation of  conflicts on the continent.
THE LANGUAGE OF RELIGION AS DISCOURSE: ANALYSIS OF THE SYNTACTIC STRUCTURES IN PROVERBS CHAPTER NINE
Authors: UHUNMWANGHO AMEN V. , OGHIATOR FLORENCE ETUWE
Published: January 2023

This paper examines the language of religion by applying a discourse-linguistic perspective to our reading of Proverbs chapter 9. The paper critically discusses the syntactic structures of the text provided, this include: words; groups; clauses sentences. The words are monosyllabic, disyllabic, trisyllabic and one polysyllabic word. Archaic such as ‘crieth’, ‘getteth’, ‘reproveth’, ‘thy’, ‘thou’ are also found in the text which depict religious language used in old English and they are used to achieve cohesion in the text too. The groups and clauses which make up the sentences in the text extend to give up the compound, complex and compound-complex sentences. The syntactic structures in the text also use pattern repetition in some of the lines and verses. For instance, “wisdom hath builded her house”, she hath killed her beasts” … These are seen in lines, 1, 2 and 3. Finally wisdom which is the theme of the text is likened to a woman who bears children. Moreso, wisdom is describe as a woman standing on the city streets, crying out her warnings to the people. The analysis is done using the systemic grammar approach. This grammar states that language is a system, and a set of options in making meaning. This paper further looks into religion, the language of religion discourse and discourse analysis.
Telepractice in Speech-Language Therapy During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rajput Sabeen Iqbal
Published: January 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to review the recent literature and reflect on the studies conducted to investigate the efficacy of tele practice in speech-language therapy. This paper focuses more on the recent literature and the studies conducted during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Methodology: A review of the recent literature from 2012 to 2021 was studied on providing speech-language therapy intervention through tele practice. Key literature search sources included the Sci-hub, PubMed, HINARI (Health Inter Network Access to Research Initiative), and Google Scholar databases.

Findings: The review of the literature provides evidence that telepractice delivery model for speech and language therapy services is an effective and useful way to cater to the needs of the patients. However, this paper also provides us with an insight that the hybrid model which is the combination of one-on-one and telepractice therapy session may be more effective and holistic way to provide therapy. There is a vital need for more investigative studies on the topic of telepractice.  

Unique Contribution to theory, practice, and policy: Speech and language therapist may opt for a hybrid therapeutic approach to achieve more functional outcomes. There is a need for in-depth and comprehensive investigative studies to fully understand the effectiveness of telepractice service delivery model when this model is utilized for variety of different speech and language disorder. Moreover, policies at professional institutes need to ensure that therapists undergo trainings on telepractice techniques and functionality to provide holistic treatment to patients and support care givers.
The Incomprehensibility of Life: An Analysis of Albert Camus’ the Stranger
Authors: Macharia Milkah Njoki
Published: January 2023

This paper critically analyses the quest for identity and the existential crisis of Meursault, the central protagonist of the novel The Stranger, an existentialist novel, published in 1942. The novel is based on Mersualt, who is disconnected from the societal norms and is lost in the incomprehensible complexities of life. Through the central character of the novel, Mersault, the paper aims to explore the crisis of the “absurd man”, who “does not hesitate to draw the inevitable conclusions from a fundamental absurdity” (Sartre an Explication 4). Concepts like choice, responsibility, and bad faith are used to portray how Meursault is confronted with absurd circumstances in his mundane daily life that lead to the destabilization of his thought and identity hence bringing forward the world's meaninglessness and how he attempts to rationalize an incomprehensible, unorderly existence.
WITTGENSTEIN ON LANGUAGE VARIATION, THE HEGEMONY, AND INTER-DEPENDENCY OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES
Authors: MBARA GEORGE , AGAMA CHRISTIAN S. , EZENWANKWO JOHN , ONUOHA JUDE A.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: In this essay, we argue that, language is multifaceted, interdependent, and autonomous in its indigenous applications to meanings and reality and for different culture and people.   

Findings: The multifaceted roles of language in the development of humanity are readily perceived in the different languages in the world, and in which each culture or community interpret or describe meanings and reality.However, Wittgenstein had in TractatusLogico-Philosophicus, insisted that the function of language is single, definite and must observe the rules of syntax; else we make nonsense of the symbolic nature of language. He agrees with the Logical Positivists that for language not to mislead and misinterpret meanings and reality, it must be analytic and as such must picture or mirror the state of affairs. He insisted that, “whereof we cannot speak,thereof we must be silent”.In the later period, the emphasis shifts dramatically to the actions of people and the role their linguistic activities play in their lives. Thus whereas in the Tractatus, language is placed in a static, formal relationship with the world; in the later work (Philosophical Investigations), Wittgenstein emphasizes its use in the contexts of everyday social activities of ordering, exercising, advising, requesting, and measuring concern for each other. These different activities are thought of as so many “language game”that together make up the form of life.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Therefore, to resolve the conflicts and politics of language development and superiority, (international or local) humanity needs to acknowledge the flexibility and inter-dependency of languages on which development, trade-relations, science, and religion strives.
Influence of Teachers’ Attitude on Students’ Geography Performance in Public Schools. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Kariuki Robert Kariuki
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The subject geography is taught with the objective that learners will acquire basic foundation skills so as to propel them towards making valuable contributions to the society. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of teachers’ attitude on students’ geography performance in public schools. A critical literature review

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The findings of the study concluded that learners choose the subject of geography because they love and understand it. The learners have in mind the careers that they intend to pursue in future when they choose geography. Geography’s diversity and scope also appealed to learners as a reason for choosing geography Friends have little influence in career aspiration choice. The teacher has an influence on the learner’s choice for geography.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Geography subject is relevant in understanding the major problems that face the society today. The subject also contributes in better understanding of the environment. Geography should be made compulsory among all the secondary school students because its importance in attaining a clean environment and sustainable development cannot be underestimated. The teacher should relate the problems faced in the society to the content that is being taught so that learners can have a real life experience on the aspects that they learn in class. This will boost the subject’s importance in understanding the various problems faced in the society.
PRACTICES ADOPTED BY FAMILIES FOR PROVIDING CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN (3-8 YEARS) IN RURAL AREA OF IKWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Benedette Akubue , Calister Nwadi , Esther David , Veronica Imaku , Mary Nwodo , Chinyere Omebe
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The study investigated the clothing selection practices for children among families in Ikwo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Three specific purposes such as to identify (1) The People that select clothing for children in Ikwo local government area. (2) The factors considered by the families while selecting clothing for children in the area of study (3) features considered by the families while selecting clothing for the children were stated. Three corresponding research questions and two null hypotheses which were tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study.

Methodology: A structured questionnaire was used and the questionnaire was validated by three experts. Cronbach Alpha reliability test which yielded 0.89 was applied. The population was 214, 969 members of families. Multi-stage sampling technique (Yaro Yamen sampling techniques, proportionate stratified random sampling, and purposive sampling techniques) were used to select sample size of 200 respondents. Mean statistic and standard deviation were used to analyze data. Results: Finding showed that only fathers and mothers select clothing for children in Ikwo local government area. many factors and features such as climate change fashion in vogue, colour of the clothes texture and set of the fabric among others are not considered while selecting clothes for children in the area of study.

Recommendation: Based on the findings, recommendations were made that economic empowerment programme sponsored by Ebonyi State government should be extended to Ikwo local government area and that Home Economists in Ebonyi State should carry out enlightenment talk on the right ways to select clothing for children in the area of study.
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS INFLUENCE ON THE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS BY EXPECTANT MOTHERS DURING CONSULTATIONS
Authors: Ndung’u Stacy Wangari , Mbutu, PhD Paul
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish if medical practitioners meet the intercultural communication expectations by expectant mothers during consultations.Methodology:The study utilized a correlation research design. The target population comprised all expectant mothers within Kibera slums who were present at the selected clinics during antenatal day at the time of data collection. The target population also constituted all the twenty eight medical practitioners working at the five selected clinics as well as all the peer professionals who listen to the expectant mothers’ complaints. The study conducted a census for the medical practitioners and used convenience sampling for the expectant mothers and peer professionals. The sample size was 38 respondents. The study used a questionnaire; focus group discussion and a key informant interview guide as research instrumentsto obtain primary data.The questionnaires were self-administered with the help of two research assistants while the researcher conducted the focus group discussion with the expectant mothers and the key informant interview with the two peer proffessionals. The researcher analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data.Results:The medical practitioners indicated that expectant mothers have various expectations towards them.The medical practitioners also indicated that the expectationsofexpectant mothers affect intercultural communication of health information among expectant mothers.The peer professionals also revealed that expectant mothers had various expectations towards the medical practitioners.The expectant mothers also indicated that the medical practitioners do not have the right intercultural communication skills.Policy recommendation: The Ministry of Health should take the initiative to educate the residents of Kibera slum on the importance of attending antenatal and prenatal clinics. The MOH should also lead campaigns that condemn outdated cultural customs which subject expectant mothers to adverse risks even to the point of losing their lives. This can be done through the local media
Perception of Computer Generated Images (CGI) in Nigerian made animated films: A cognitive-semiotic view
Authors: Ajiwe Uchechukwu Chimezie , Nwofor Stella Uchenna
Published: January 2023

Purpose: There has been lots of positive and negative criticisms on the influences and effects of animated images on kids in Nigeria without considering the communicative potentials of such medium from our cultural perspectives. Again, many Nigerians may not have the knowledge that there are quality Nigerian local content animation.
Methodology: This paper looks at the perception of computer generated imagery (CGI) in Nigerian animated films. It examines the nature of the application of CGI in popular Nigerian Animated films by analyzing the techniques used and meanings produced from The images constructed to communicate the ideas of the narratives. This paper is anchored on the framework of cognitive semiotic theory and adopts the qualitative research design to investigate the communication of meanings by use of CGI in Malika (2020), the basis for using cognitive semiotic theory in this paper is that CGI are simulated believable images that denote meanings to communicate encoded cultural ideologies to kids within and outside Nigeria. It is hoped that this study would make better appreciation of Nigerian Animated films and encourage Animators to make more.
Findings: The findings in this study, is that, the use of CGI in object and character representation in Nigerian Animated films as regards reality simulates the simulacra nature of a typical African worldview and bring to life a historical antecedent. It submits that CGI boosts the visual and aural representation of the Nollywood film narratives which allow the viewer to recognize the already established meanings of the codes used in film text. 
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It also recommends that Animation should be used for promotion and preservation of fast fading Igbo cultures
Influence of Native Commutable Approaches to Climate Dispositions among Pastoralist in Nigeria. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Mwamberi Alfonso Mwamberi
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  Complementary sources of income, sex of household heads, age of the household head, number of dependents, illiteracy, early warning information, employment status, and weak institutional structures determine vulnerability to climate variability and affect pastoralists. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of indigenous adaptive capacity strategies to climate variability in Nigeria. A critical literature review

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: This study concluded that traditional mechanisms of predicting weather in Nigeria include observing the movement of clouds, wildlife, and domestic animals, observing intestines after slaughter, flowering and greening trees, and observing stars. The climate variability coping strategies among Nigerian pastoralists is eating less (9.9%), depending on food aid (42.8%), migrating to other areas (0.7%), and selling livestock (11.2%). These coping strategies increase the risk of being vulnerable to climatic shocks. The decline of food yields, loss of income, livestock death, poor access to water and pasture, and the death of loved ones are the main effects of climatic shocks.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that the Government in Nigeria should also improve the cash transfer programs. Insurance programs will also benefit the pastoralists because they will cushion them against harsh climatic conditions. The government should also introduce better livestock rearing projects such as stall-fed and pasture grazing. Moreover, value addition programs for livestock and livestock diversification, such as donkeys' introduction in the area for sale, milk, and cultivation, will be essential.
Ejercicio de la función del orientador en Venezuela. Situación Actual
Authors:   Universidad del Zulia, CUETO Ruth C.
Published: January 2023

Se presentan resultados de un estudio exploratorio cuyo objetivo fue indagar sobre las variables que afectan el ejercicio de la función del orientador en Venezuela; se consideraron fundamentos legales y situacionales, conformando tres corpus. Se trabajó con una muestra voluntaria de 18 sujetos, adscritos a un grupo WhatsApp cuya población son 227 orientadores y con técnicas de indagación y análisis propios del método cualitativo se deduce que la función del orientador se encuentra poco reconocida, en momentos de alto requerimiento social.
Educación financiera para nivel de educación media superior: caso Cecyte, Baja California, México
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, ZAMUDIO Luis F.
Published: January 2023

El presente artículo aporta los resultados del programa de intervención universitario denominado “Promotor en temas de Educación Financiera” (PROTEF), talleres de educación financiera a jóvenes que cursan la educación media superior, reduciendo con ello las barreras de la inclusión financiera en nuestro estado, basado en una metodología que propicie el desarrollo de competencias en las áreas cognitivas y conductual, lo que le permite a los ciudadanos estar alfabetizados en temas financieros.
A New Preprocessing Method for Diabetes and Biomedical Data Classification
Authors: CHALO Sarbast , Berkan AYDİLEK İbrahim
Published: January 2023

People of all ages and socioeconomic levels, all over the world, are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at rates that are higher than they have ever been. It is possible for it to be the root cause of a wide variety of diseases, the most notable of which include blindness, renal illness, kidney disease, and heart disease. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that a system is devised that, based on medical information, is capable of reliably detecting patients who have diabetes. We present a method for the identification of diabetes that involves the training of the features of a deep neural network between five and 10 times using the cross-validation training mode. The Pima Indian Diabetes (PID) data set was retrieved from the database that is part of the machine learning repository at UCI. In addition, the results of ten-fold cross-validation show an accuracy of 97.8%, a recall OF 97.8%, and a precision of 97.8% for PIMA dataset using RF algorithm. This research examined a variety of other biomedical datasets to demonstrate that machine learning may be used to develop an efficient system that can accurately predict diabetes. Several different types of machine learning classifiers, such as KNN, J48, RF, and DT, were utilized in the experimental findings of biological datasets. The findings that were obtained demonstrated that our trainable model is capable of correctly classifying biomedical data. This was demonstrated by achieving higher 99% accuracy, recall, and precision for parikson dataset.
A Religião nas Narrativas do Sofrimento
Authors: Assunção Isadora Veiga , Silva Luciano Bairros da , Zanotti Susane Vasconcelos
Published: January 2023

Freud apontou as doutrinas religiosas como manifestações significativas do patrimônio cultural. Hoje, observamos que a força religiosa não cessa de se manifestar nas narrativas contemporâneas. Este trabalho, decorrente de uma experiência na residência em saúde, objetivou analisar as formas como a religião se apresenta nas narrativas de sofrimento de usuários que receberam atendimento psicológico em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde em Maceió, Alagoas. Os atendimentos psicológicos, registrados em diários de campo, foram analisados qualitativamente a partir do método de análise de conteúdo. As falas dos usuários foram agrupadas em três categorias: não é coisa de Deus; graças a Deus; e entrega nas mãos de Deus. Destaca-se a importância da religião em relação ao pertencimento social, assim como primeiro e último recurso para se evitar o sofrimento. Ao mesmo tempo, a busca por atendimento psicológico remete aos limites do discurso religioso como único suporte ao sofrimento e ao próprio desamparo, aspectos discutidos à luz da contribuição da psicanálise.