bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efek Susu Kambing Fermentasi yang Ditambahkan Filtrat Daun Pandan Terhadap Escherichia coli
Authors: Nafis Muhammad , Nurliana Nurliana , Sutriana Amalia , Sugito Sugito , Dasrul Dasrul
Published: July 2023

Probiotik dan tumbuhan herbal berpotensi sebagai antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui aktivitas, daya hambat dan daya bunuh susu kambing fermentasi Lactobacillus casei yang ditambahkan filtrat daun pandan wangi dengan konsentrasi yang berbeda terhadap Escherichia coli. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) jenis post-test only control group design yang terdiri dari 8 (delapan) perlakuan. Kelompok P0 menggunakan aquades (kontrol negatif) dan P1 menggunakan kloramfenikol (kontrol positif). Kelompok P2, P3, P4, dan P5 berisi susu kambing fermentasi L. casei yang ditambahkan filtrat pandan wangi dengan konsentrasi masing-masing 17,5%, 22,5%, 27,5% dan 32,5%. Kelompok P6 hanya menggunakan susu fermentasi dan P7 hanya menggunakan filtrat pandan wangi. Hasil analisis sidik ragam menunjukkan penambahan filtrat pandan wangi dalam susu kambing fermentasi tidak berbeda nyata (P>0,05) antar kelompok variasi konsentrasi, namun berbeda nyata (P<0,01) dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol negatif, kontrol positif dan kontrol pembanding (filtrat pandan wangi). Hasil uji daya hambat dan daya bunuh menunjukkan susu kambing fermentasi yang ditambah filtrat pandan wangi memiliki kemampuan dalam menghambat dan membunuh koloni E. coli. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa susu kambing fermentasi L. casei yang ditambahkan filtrat daun pandan wangi pada semua konsentrasi memiliki aktivitas antibakteri yang lemah terhadap E. coli.
HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD FAT PROFILE OF MUSCOVY DUCK FED WITH DIFFERENT PROTEIN LEVELS SOURCED FROM GOLDEN SNAILS
Authors: Kusumadewi Made Rahayu , Kertawirawan I Putu Agus , Budiari Ni Luh Gede
Published: July 2023

This research was conducted to see that effect of using golden snail as alternatif fed for Muscovy ducks on different ration level to hematologi profil and blood fat.  64 Muscovy ducks of 8 weeks of age were use in this study use a randomized block design with four treatments and four replications, whereas each replicate consisted of four male Muscovy ducks. The composition of the ration used consisted of corn, rice bran, pollard, coconut meal and golden snail meal. There were four treatments included P0 (control feed), P1 (control feed + 10% golden snail meal), P2 (control feed+20% golden snail meal), P3 (control feed + 30% golden snail meal). The parameters observed were hematological profile including hemoglobin content, erythrocyte count, leukocyte count, and blood hematocrit content and than  blood metabolites including cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. The study used a completely randomized design with four treatments and three replicates. The data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA). Based on the results obtained there was no significant difference in erythrocyte levels each treatment, but the hemoglobin level in muscovy duck given 30% golden snail showed significant differences in all treatments. Results of blood metabolites, showed no significant difference in triglyceride levels in all treatments, but the cholesterol content in the ration given 30% golden snail meal (P3) was lower and significantly different from other treatments. In general, giving 30% golden snail meal in the ration shows better results based on the hematological profile
Pemberian Bee Pollen Meningkatkan Jumlah Spermatosit Primer dan Memperbaiki Kualitas Tubulus Seminiferus pada Tikus Jantan yang Terpapar Asap Rokok
Authors: Hermawan Febe Adonia Renandra , Laksmi Desak Nyoman Dewi Indira , Bebas Wayan
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh bee pollen terhadap peningkatan jumlah spermatosit primer dan kualitas tubulus seminiferous pada tikus putih yang terpapar asap rokok. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian yang menggunakan rancangan penelitian Rancangan Acak Lengkap. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah tikus putih jantan dengan umur 3-4 bulan dengan kisaran berat badan 200 gram, sebanyak 18 ekor tikus dibagi tiga kelompok yaitu 6 ekor tikus kelompok kontrol, 6 ekor tikus kelompok P1, dan 6 ekor tikus kelompok P2.  P0 = kelompok tanpa pemberian bee pollen terpapar asap rokok, P1 = kelompok dengan pemberian satu dosis bee pollen terpapar asap rokok, dan P2 = kelompok dengan pemberian dua dosis bee pollen terpapar asap rokok. Seluruh tikus diberikan masa adaptasi selama satu minggu, lalu diberi perlakuan selama 42 hari. Pada hari ke 43, tikus akan dinekropsi dan akan dilihat histologi dari tubulus seminiferous. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan secara bermakna pada jumlah spermatosit primer dan kualitas tubulus seminiferous pada pemberian bee pollen. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian bee pollen dapat meningkatkan jumlah spermatosit primer dan memperbaiki kualitas tubulus seminiferous pada tikus yang terpapar asap rokok. Dari hasil penelitian ini perlu dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut pengukuran kadar radikal bebas dalam jaringan testis tikus putih yang terpapar asap rokok pada sistem reproduksinya.
Respon Pemberian Imunoglobulin Yolk Anti-Canine Parvovirus pada Anak Anjing yang Dipelihara di Area Terkontaminasi Canine Parvovirus
Authors: Leonard Angel Novelyn , Suartini I Gusti Ayu Agung , Utama Iwan Harjono
Published: July 2023

Canine parvovirus adalah virus infeksius yang banyak menyerang anak anjing. Selama ini pencegahan dan terapi infeksi CPV pada anjing sebatas pemberian terapi pendukung. Pencegahan infeksi CPV sangat penting artinya terutama pada anak anjing yang riwayat induknya tidak divaksin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui respon anak anjing yang diberi kuning telur mengandung IgY anti CPV dosis 3 ml/ekor/hari dan dipelihara di lokasi yang terkontaminasi. Salah satu modalitas yang sangat memungkinkan adalah pemberian antibodi pasif berupa kuning telur mengandung antibodi (Imunoglobulin Yolk/IgY) yang spesifik teradap CPV. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 ekor anak anjing umur 2 bulan dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yaitu kelompok perlakuan (P) yang diberi 3 ml/ekor/hari IgY anti- CPV dengan dosis 214 HI unit dan 2 ekor kelompok kontrol. Selama 14 hari anjing diamati ada tidaknya gejala klinis, serum diuji dengan metoda HI untuk mengetahui adanya antibodi terhadap CPV dan profil leukosit dideteksi melalui ulas darah dan diperiksa secara manual dibawah mikroskop. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan titer antibodi maternal berada dibawa titer protektif. Pemberian kuning telur mengandung IgY anti CPV mampu mempertahanan titer antibodi protektif sampai hari ke 12 perlakuan. Dari 3 ekor anak anjing yang diberi kuning telur mengandung IgY, dua diantaranya mati karena positif terinfeksi CPV. Satu ekor berhasil diselamatkan setelah terapi Intravena IgY anti CPV. Disimpulkan bahwa pemberian kuning telur IgY anti-CPV dosis 3 ml/ekor/hari belum cukup protektif melindungi anak anjing dari infeksi CPV. Untuk meningkatkan efektifitas pemberian IgY, dosis pemberian dapat ditingkatkan.
Pengembangan Vaksin Vektor Adenovirus untuk Virus African Swine Fever Berbasis Protein Non-Struktural
Authors: Kameswari Made Sumitha , Mahardika I Gusti Ngurah Kade , Suardana Ida Bagus Kade
Published: July 2023

African swine fever (ASF) adalah penyakit virus babi yang menyebabkan kematian yang tinggi serta menyebabkan kerugian ekonomi yang besar pada babi domestik. Penelitian ini memaparkan proses pengembangan vaksin ASF pada vektor adenovirus dengan gen penyandi protein A224L dan A276R virus ASF dan respon imun pada mencit. Sintetik DNA yang berisi gen A224L dan A276R diamplifikasi dan dikloning pada plasmid komersial pAdenoX dengan infusion kloning kit. Sebanyak 106 virus AdenoX-ASF-224L-276R dari sel T293 yang ditransfeksi dengtan plasmid AdenoX-rekombinan, disuntikkan pada 6 ekor mencit secara intra-muskuler, sementara 6 ekor mencit yang lain diberikan ekstrak sel T293 diperlakukan sebagai kontrol. Darah tanpa antikoagulan dikumpulkan dari vena facialis mencit pada minggu 1, 3, 5, dan 7 setelah penyuntikan. Antibodi terhadap ASF diuji dengan ELISA menggunakan sintetik peptida A224L dan A276R sebagai antigen. Rekombinan AdenoX-ASF_A276R_A224L berhasil dihasilkan dan dibuktikan. Penyuntikan rekombinan AdenoX-ASF_A276R_A224L pada mencit dapat memicu respon imun pada minggu ke-7 signifikan lebih tinggi (p=0.00) dibandingkan dengan kontrol, sedangkan minggu ke 1, 3, dan 5 tidak berbeda dengan kontrol (p>0.05). Produksi adenovirus rekombinan pada sel yang monolayer dan kuantifikasi virus perlu ditingkatkan. Pengujian booster perlu dilakukan setelah minggu ke-tiga.
The Nature of Electronic Contracts Using Blockchain Technology – Currency Bitcoin as an Example
Authors: Alazzam Farouq Ahmad Faleh , Salih Ali Jabbar , Amoush Maher Ali Moh`d , Khasawneh Fadiah Sami Ali
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the extent of the use and the safety of dealing withBitcoin through blockchain technology.
 
Method/approach: Bitcoin model applied for electronic contracts. The method of functional-cost analysis for technical and economic analysis of system development for NFT creation is used in work.
 
Theoretical framework: Bitcoin is a currency that depends on modern technological techniques with many advantages because they are used to send and receive money over the Internet and can be used in legitimate and illegal businesses. Therefore, quick international measures must be taken to regulate them legally through unified international conventions that regulate the ways of legal dealing with them.
 
Results and Conclusions: International laws must govern and regulate the use of Bitcoin, as it is a currency traded over the Internet and can be used in legitimate and illegal businesses. And that the smart contract, which is executable code that runs on top of the blockchain to facilitate, execute and enforce an agreement between untrusted parties without the involvement of a trusted third party, can be used, especially since the International legislation lacks a legal regulation of virtual currencies.
 
Research implications: The findings indicated the importance of stipulating special laws that regulate the use of Bitcoin.
 
Originality/value: This work can provide possible solutions to reduce the risks of using Bitcoin, such as stipulating laws and regulations to regulate their use internationally.
HOW INDONESIAN STREET FOOD STALLS INSPIRE POST-PANDEMIC INDONESIAN TOURISM
Authors: Briliana Vita , Prasetio Arton Briyan , Prasastyo Klemens Wedanaji
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengalaman terkait warung kaki lima Indonesia di kalangan wisatawan domestik yang berkunjung ke kota-kota di Indonesia sejak pandemi COVID-19. Berkaitan dengan hal tersebut, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis secara mendalam bagaimana kualitas makanan, harga, dan lingkungan fisik mempengaruhi kepuasan pelanggan dan meningkatkan loyalitas mereka terhadap berbagai warung jajanan kaki lima di Indonesia, khususnya sejak pandemi. Data dari total 372 responden dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner, dibagikan secara acak kepada wisatawan domestik, yang sedang berlibur atau mengunjungi beberapa daerah di Jawa dan Bali, serta membeli dan mengonsumsi masakan lokal. Analisis statistik dilakukan dengan menggunakan SMART-PLS. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa unsur kualitas makanan, harga dan lingkungan fisik mempengaruhi kepuasan, yang pada akhirnya menentukan loyalitas. Temuan penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kepuasan dan loyalitas wisatawan domestik. Selain itu, mereka memberikan wawasan berharga tentang aspek penting sektor pariwisata bagi Pemerintah Indonesia.
 
This paper aims to investigate the experiences related to Indonesia’s street food stalls among domestic tourists visiting cities in Indonesia since the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, this study was conducted to analyse in depth how food quality, price, and physical environment affect customer satisfaction and increase their loyalty to various Indonesian street food stalls, especially since the pandemic. Data from a total of 372 respondents were gathered through self-administered questionnaires, which were randomly distributed to domestic tourists, who were vacationing or visiting several areas in Java and Bali, and bought and consumed local cuisine. Statistical analysis was done using smart-PLS. The findings indicate that the elements of food quality, price and physical environment affect satisfaction, which ultimately determines loyalty. The findings of this study provide a greater understanding of the factors that affect the satisfaction and loyalty of domestic tourists. In addition, they provide valuable insight into a significant aspect of the tourism sector for the Government of Indonesia.
THE EFFECT OF THE GLOBAL STOCK EXCHANGE INDEX ON THE INDONESIA COMPOSITE INDEX (ICI) IN THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE FOR 2016-2021 PERIOD
Authors: Santoso Kevin , Tannia Tannia , Siratan Elkunny Dovir , Renaganis Anastasia Erdina , Jessie Jessie , Handoko Handoko
Published: July 2023

Faktor pergerakan indeks global sering dijadikan indikator oleh investor dalam mengambil keputusan bertransaksi di pasar modal Indonesia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh indeks pasar saham global khususnya DJIA, FTSE 100, SSEC, dan Indeks Straits Times terhadap Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (ICI) di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder berupa time series harga penutupan akhir bulan dari setiap indeks pasar saham pada bulan Oktober 2016 sampai dengan September 2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam jangka panjang, FTSE 100 dan Straits Times Indeks berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ICI. Sedangkan DJIA dan SSEC tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ICI. Selain itu secara simultan, DJIA, FTSE 100, SSEC, dan Straits Times Index berpengaruh signifikan terhadap ICI dalam jangka pendek. Dengan demikian, disimpulkan bahwa pergerakan indeks pasar saham global dapat mempengaruhi pergerakan ICI. Dimana investor domestik menjadikan faktor ini sebagai perilaku pengambilan keputusan dalam transaksi saham yang tepat untuk memaksimalkan keuntungannya.
 
The factor of the movement of the global index is often used as an indicator by investors in making transaction decisions in the Indonesian capital market. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of global stock market indices, particularly the DJIA, FTSE 100, SSEC, and Straits Times Index to Indonesia Composite Index (ICI) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research was quantitative research using secondary data in the form of time series of closing prices at the end of the month from each stock market index from October 2016 to September 2021. The results showed that in the long term, the FTSE 100 and Straits Times Index had a significant effect on the ICI. While the DJIA and SSEC has no significant effect on the ICI. Also simultaneously, the DJIA, FTSE 100, SSEC, and Straits Times Index have a significant effect on the ICI in the short term. It was concluded that the movement of the global stock market index could affect the movement of the ICI. Which domestic investors who make this factor as a decision-making behavior in stock transactions are correct in order to maximize their profit.
NEGATIVE PUBLIC TRUST ON POLITICAL CONNECTION: TESTING ON THE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CONSERVATISM ON EARNINGS QUALITY
Authors: Rudyanto Astrid , Julisar  , Debora
Published: July 2023

Koneksi politik dipandang sebagai jalan pintas untuk mendapatkan legitimasi. Hal itu, dengan demikian, menurunkan kepercayaan publik terhadap koneksi politik. Sebagai pengaruh konservatisme akuntansi terhadap kualitas laba didasarkan pada kepercayaan publik. Makalah ini berpendapat bahwa kepercayaan publik dalam koneksi politik dapat menurunkan pengaruh konservatisme akuntansi terhadap kualitas laba. Dengan menggunakan data panel dari 88 perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar secara konsisten di Bursa Efek Indonesia dari tahun 2016 hingga 2018, makalah ini menemukan bahwa konservatisme akuntansi berpengaruh positif terhadap kualitas laba dan koneksi politik menurunkan pengaruh positif konservatisme akuntansi terhadap kualitas laba. Hasilnya menegaskan bahwa publik memiliki persepsi negatif terhadap perusahaan yang terhubung secara politik. Persepsi negatif ini mengaburkan sinyal positif dari praktik konservatisme akuntansi.
 
Political connection is seen as a shortcut to get legitimacy. It, thus, decreases public trust on political connection. As the effect of accounting conservatism on earnings quality is based on public trust. This paper argued that public trust in political connection could decrease the effect of accounting conservatism on earnings quality. Using panel data of 88 manufacturing companies that are listed consistently on Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2018, this paper found that accounting conservatism had positive effect on earnings quality and political connection decreased the positive effect of accounting conservatism on earnings quality. The result confirmed that public had negative perception over politically connected firms. This negative perception obscured the positive signal from accounting conservatism practice.
PERAN KEPERCAYAAN DAN SIKAP SEBAGAI MEDIATOR ANTARA EDUKASI DAN NIAT PENGGUNAAN HYPNO-SLIMMING
Authors: Budihardjo Francis Kristiawan , Cokki Cokki
Published: July 2023

Berdasarkan data Riset Kesehatan Dasar atau Riskesdas yang dilaksanakan oleh Kementrian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia pada tahun 2018, diketahui bahwa angka obesitas di Indonesia meningkat pada setiap tahunnya. Untuk mengatasi obesitas, banyak alternatif solusi yang tersedia, namun demikian, ada suatu metode tanpa resiko yang juga dapat menjadi pilihan, yakni hipnoterapi yang bertujuan untuk mencapai berat badan yang ideal, yang disebut sebagai hypno-slimming. Maksud dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi peran kepercayaan dan sikap pengguna jasa sebagai mediator pada edukasi yang dilakukan oleh terapis hypno-slimming, terhadap niat untuk menggunakan metode hypno-slimming. Metode pengumpulan data adalah purposive sampling dengan menggunakan kuesioner online kepada 106 klien/pengguna jasa terapi hypno-slimming dari seluruh Indonesia melalui komunitas hipnoterapis nasional yang tergabung dalam PKHI (Perkumpulan Komunitas Hipnotis Indonesia), lalu dianalisis dengan menggunakan PLS-SEM melalui SmartPLS. Hasil uji hipotesis dari 6 hipotesis efek langsung, diketahui bahwa 3 hipotesis didukung. Sedangkan untuk hasil uji 3 hipotesis efek tidak langsung menunjukkan bahwa hanya 1 hipotesis yang didukung Hal ini membuktikan bahwa edukasi yang diberikan oleh terapis hypno-slimming tidak serta merta akan langsung menimbulkan niat untuk menggunakan jasa terapi hypno-slimming tanpa dimediasi oleh kepercayaan dan sikap yang positif dari calon pengguna terapi terhadap terapis hypno-slimming.
 
Based on the Basic Health Research or Riskesdas data collected in 2018 by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, it is known that the prevalence of obesity in Indonesia continues to rise each year. There are a variety of options available to combat obesity. Hypno-slimming, however, is a risk-free alternative that may be considered. This study aims to identify the role of user trust and attitude as mediators in the education provided by hypno-slimming therapists on the intention to use the hypno-slimming method. The data collection method employed purposive sampling by administering an online questionnaire to 106 clients/users of hypno-slimming therapy from all over Indonesia via the national hypnotherapist community affiliated with PKHI (Indonesia Hypnosis Community Association), and then analyzing the data using PLS-SEM via SmartPLS. The results of the hypothesis testing for the six direct effect hypotheses indicated that three were supported. In the meantime, the results of evaluating the three indirect effect hypotheses, revealed that only one was supported. This demonstrates that the education provided by hypno-slimming therapists does not directly influence the intention to use hypno-slimming therapy without the positive trust and attitude of prospective therapy users towards hypno-slimming therapists.
Umuzykalniający potencjał aplikacji TikTok w kontekście instytucjonalnej edukacji muzycznej
Authors: Juda Łukasz
Published: July 2023

Artykuł traktuje o umuzykalniającym potencjale, jaki kryją w sobie współczesne audiowizualne media społecznościowe. Uwzględnia też stan systemowej edukacji muzycznej prowadzonej w szkołach. Autor weryfikuje tezę, czy aplikacje, w których cyrkulują lapidarne formy wideo (np. aplikacja TikTok) mogą przyczyniać się do umuzykalnienia młodzieży. W tym celu przytacza konkretne przykłady praktyk muzycznych, które mają miejsce w tych przestrzeniach. Jako główny punkt odniesienia traktuje relacje instytucjonalnie prowadzonej edukacji muzycznej z popkulturą, stojącą w centrum treści cyrkulujących we współczesnych mediach.
Edukacja medialna w Instytucie Filologii Polskiej Uniwersytetu Pedagogicznego im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Authors: Stoch Magdalena
Published: July 2023

Autorka artykułu przedstawia kluczowe momenty rozwoju oraz główne założenia koncepcji edukacji medialnej, wypracowanej w Instytucie Filologii Polskiej Uniwersytetu Pedagogicznego im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie. Przedstawiony rys historyczny stanowi podstawę do rozważań o możliwych strategiach rozwoju instytucjonalnego w kontekście presji dynamicznie rozwijającego się rynku pracy.
A Statistical Method for the Prediction of the Bear and Bull Stock Markets Based on the Zeroes of Riemann’s Zeta Function
Authors: Roberto P. L. Caporali
Published: July 2023

We define a method for predicting the stochastic behavior of the Bull and Bear periods of the stock market. In this paper, initially, we carry on a comprehensive evaluation of more frequently used statistical methods for evaluating Stock markets. Our work is based on collecting 40 years of data from the Italian stock market. The proposed solution is defined using the statistical analysis of the Bear and Bull Stock markets. We defined a new system to predict the trend of a stock market price, where the trend of the succession of Bull and Bear markets can be described by a probability density function given by a Gaussian distribution. Furthermore, we consider the inverses of the relative time intervals as a measure of the speed with which the phenomenon of the Bear market (or, equivalently, the Bull market) develops in that interval of time. Therefore, this factor can ultimately represent the first statistical weight of the single percentage variation. Again, the time intervals of the individual Bear and Bull market periods are considered, calculated from 01/01/1973. This allows us to consider the hypothesis that a secondary factor of probability is the temporal distance of the event that has already occurred. This work includes a criterion for statistically generating the most probable values of the next Bear and Bull markets and the length of the time intervals corresponding to these market situations. This criterion is based on the following hypothesis:

To obtain the distribution of the predictive points of max and min in the succession of Bull and Bear markets, it is assumed that, in the long period, the random distribution of the successive max and min takes the trend of the distribution of the distance fluctuations between the zeroes of the Riemann's function which, in turn, is approximated by a Unitary Gaussian Distribution (GUE). Our results show that:

The linear interpolation of the Variations of the market (positive and negative) relative to different and successive sampling sets for future trends do not show high percentage variations between them,

Above all, the lengths of the single time intervals of the future variations, relative to different and successive sampling sets, are quite similar to each other. Hence, the method appears to be basically stable and promising.
Phonological Processes of the Kikuyu Dialectical Words: A Distinctive Features Approach
Authors: Maina Wahome  , Dr. Agus Subiyanto
Published: July 2023

Kikuyu language is a highly agglutinative language with an S-V-O sentence structure. This study aims to find out the phonological processes of the Kikuyu dialectical words and determine the phonological rules. A limited number of studies have been done in the Kikuyu language concerning the phonological processes. Therefore, this study is justifiable because it will not only give more lexical units which are subject to phonological processes in the Kikuyu language, which may be inadequate in the previous studies but also create awareness among the scholars of the various Kikuyu lexicons which undergo the phonological processes. The data for analysis is presented using phonetic transcription, and it was collected from the native, resourceful speakers of the Kikuyu language and from selected Kikuyu texts like Phonetics and Tonal Systems of Kikuyu (Lilias Armstrong, 2017) and Modern Gikuyu Dictionary: Gikuyu-English, English-Gikuyu (Kasahorow, 2014). The Distinctive Features theory is used in the phonological analysis of the data. The results of the study showed that different Kikuyu words undergo phonological processes evident in this study, like assimilation, consonant strengthening, glide formation, nasal coalescence, consonant coalescence, insertion, and vowel deletion.
Awareness Assessment Study and Ways to Deepen the Knowledge and Practice of the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Anthony Wakwe Lawrence  , Dr. Mina Ogbanga  , Dr. Damiete Onyema Lawrence  , Dr. Barasua Anthony Lawrence
Published: July 2023

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were formed to continually improve the quality of life enjoyed by humanity, stabilize progress made in sustainable development advancements and prevent the continued deterioration of natural life support systems. The study looked at the level of awareness/understanding, knowledge acquired by the generality of people, and perceived importance attached to the various SDGs by stakeholder groups sampled in Port Harcourt metropolis. We administered a questionnaire to a total of three-hundred persons, and our findings show gaps between what they have heard about SDGs and what SDGs entail. Based on this evident gap, we proposed nine recommendations that can deepen the knowledge and practice of SDGs, some of which are: the establishment of sustainable development and climate change clubs in secondary schools, enhancing awareness/knowledge and practices of SDGs and their targets through facilitative workshops, expanding the sustainability pillars to six by including performance as the sixth pillar and sub-dividing them into three functional groups. Also, expounding how interrelated and interlinked the SDGs are towards marrying the need for a holistic approach and focusing on the priority SDG needs of each locality, the enactment of enabling laws, enhancing the SDG Week concept, and the intensification of stakeholder education was mentioned.
Teaching Strategies for the Visually Impaired in Visual Arts
Authors: Sedudji Kwesi Tayviah  , Ruth Quaye  , Dr. Ernest Okae-Anti  , James Bedu-Addo
Published: July 2023

A 2018 study by the Eye Unit of the Ghana Health Service revealed that about 270,200 Ghanaians are blind, representing 0.74% of the Ghanaian population. Records indicate that the education and training of blind people in Ghana date back to the early 1940s. The study of Creative Arts involves experimentation and interaction with the natural environment as a problem-solving tool for national development. Creative Arts encompass Art forms like painting, sculpture, graphic designing, and ceramics. However, in the study of Arts in Ghana, certain challenges have become barriers for the visually impaired who pursue art. This is a conceptual study conducted at the University Practice School – South Campus – Ghana. It delves into the challenges that visually impaired learners are exposed to in the study of Arts and establishes if it is the end of the road for a mainstream student who becomes visually impaired along the path in pursuing the dream as an artist. The study identified that visually impaired learners can express themselves artistically once the teaching and learning process is facilitated with tailor-made teaching and learning strategies in art which directly focuses on potential art learners who are visually impaired. The study gathered that mainstream education in Ghana should be restructured to enable harnessing the potential of visually impaired learners.
The Application of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Sports Industry
Authors: Yu-Ching Lo  , Kuo-Wei Lin  , Xiao-Qing Wu
Published: July 2023

In the age of technology, intelligent and innovative sports events present a brand new look, which has affected how many enterprises operate worldwide. Traditional sports events are upgraded to artificial intelligence. While broadcasting baseball, basketball, and other games, the automatic tracking system is used to perform real-time technical analysis, and the player's course can be analyzed on the spot. In the event broadcast part, the simulation technology, virtual and real integration are widely used, and the events could also be broadcasted live on the streaming audio-visual platform. Therefore, how to use big data analysis has become a key factor for the success of professional teams or sports marketing companies. This research explores the application classification and significance of big data analysis and artificial intelligence in the field of sports by analyzing relevant literature. Through this study, the significance and application of big data, the importance of big data analysis and artificial intelligence in sports industry, and the development trend of sports big data are preliminarily understood. It is also expected that the application and development trend of sports intelligence technology could help sports industry-related companies improve their competitiveness in terms of development strategies, thereby enhancing the visibility of Taiwan's sports industry in the world and making the research and development strength of Taiwan's sports enterprises visible to the world.
The Effects of the Physical Environment, Promotion, and Educational Costs on Parents' Choices Regarding Education at Al-Hikmah Vocational High School, Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Lingga Novianty  , Yanto Ramli
Published: July 2023

It has an effect on the number of new students entering Al-Hikmah Vocational School for the last 3 (three) years starting the 2018 school year fluctuating decreased. The physical environment, promotion, and educational costs are one of the main factors influencing parents in choosing a school for their children. This study aims to:

Identify and analyze the impact of the physical environment on parents' trust in Al-Hikmah Vocational High School's decision-making regarding education,

Identify and evaluate the impact of sales promotion on parents' trust in Al-Hikmah Vocational High School's decision-making regarding education.

To determine and assess the impact of education prices on parents' trust in Al-Hikmah Vocational High School's decision-making,

To determine and examine the impact of the physical environment on parents' choices of schooling at Al-Hikmah Vocational School,

To determine and examine the influence of promotion on parents' choices of education at Al-Hikmah Vocational School,

To determine and examine the influence of education costs on parents' choices of education at Al-Hikmah Vocational School,

To learn about and analyze the role that trust plays in parents' decisions regarding their children's education at Al-Hikmah Vocational School;

To learn about and evaluate the role that the physical environment plays in decisions made through trust;

To learn about and evaluate the role that promotion plays in decisions made through trust; and

To learn about and evaluate the role that education costs play in decisions made through trust.

Descriptive quantitative, associative, and quantitative research methods are used along with SmartPLS software for data analysis. The study's results indicate that the Al-Hikmah Vocational School's physical environment, promotional strategies, and educational prices impact parents' decisions on which school to send their children to.
Effect of Internet Banking Technology on Loan Performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Mombasa County, Kenya
Authors: Elizabeth Nabwire Millan  , Charles Kamau  , Mary Ibua
Published: July 2023

Financial institutions are now able to become more efficient while also putting the needs of the client first, thanks to technological advancements in the digital financial sector. By focusing on determining the impact of internet banking technology on loan performance in DT SACCOs in Mombasa County, this study examined the impact of digital financial innovations on the loan performance of DT SACCOs in Mombasa County. The importance of financial innovation adoption by financial services industry participants was highlighted by prior research findings. To identify the research gaps forming the basis for the study, the diffusion of innovation theory, theory, and the literature of such studies was reviewed. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The research sample consisted of 70 respondents drawn from the board of management and staff of the six deposit-taking SACCOs in Mombasa County. Of the 70 questionnaires, 63 were completed and returned representing 90% response rate. The findings show that the majority of respondents believe that internet banking technology (mean: 4.18) has a substantial effect on loan performance in DT SACCOs in Mombasa. The results of the regression analysis and hypothesis testing indicate that when digital financial innovations are implemented in the loaning procedures and processes, DT SACCOs' loan performance increases. The study recommends that DT SACCOs should consider internet banking technology, given that the financial sector is moving toward a digital environment if they want to improve the performance of their loan portfolio.
Relationship between Marketing Advancement and Performance of Manufacturing Enterprises in Kenya
Authors: John Muchira Mwaniki  , Dr. Daniel M. Wanyoike  , Dr. Frida Simba
Published: July 2023

In the last ten years, researchers have pointed out the development of new ideas of innovation in manufacturing enterprises. Among the most explored approaches to innovation is constant interaction with customers. The study was anchored on the General Theory of Innovation (GTI). The target population was senior managers of all the 710 manufacturing companies in Nairobi and the surrounding areas. To determine the sample size, the statistical formula suggested by Mugenda and Mugenda (2003) and Saunders et al. (2009) was used to arrive at a sample size of 274. The researcher employed a stratified simple random sampling technique based on the sub-sector of manufacturing enterprises. Data were collected through a structured open and closed-ended questionnaire. Before embarking on data collection, the instruments were piloted to ensure they were valid and reliable. The study established a positive relationship between marketing advancement and performance (β =0.712, p-value=0.00<0.05). The study recommended that managers of manufacturing enterprises in Kenya ought to endeavor to enhance their online presence, specifically on social network platforms, to improve better customer responsiveness towards complaints and compliments of their products. Policymakers such as the government of Kenya should provide a better trading environment, especially on dumping cheap substandard products in the market to enhance the performance of local manufacturing enterprises.
Movable and Immovable Modes of Potable Water Storage and Distribution in Rural, Peri-Urban and Urban Areas in Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties in Kenya, East Africa
Authors: Patrick Kimutai Tum
Published: July 2023

In developing counties, especially in Africa, the storage and distribution of clean and safe water for domestic consumption remain a great challenge. The current study investigated the various modes of storing and distributing potable water in a classical African setting. Potable water is majorly stored and distributed in two modes, i.e., movable and immovable. Selection is determined by several factors, i.e., geographical locality (rural/urban), water infrastructure, distance to the water source and water morbidity, economic disposition, and cultural considerations. Cultural beliefs and norms dictate certain modes of storage and distribution that are assigned along gender lines. The availability of certain animals, i.e., beasts of burden in some geographical localities, also influenced the selected mode. To determine the various modes of storing and distributing potable water in Uasin-Gishu and Nandi Counties in Kenya, a total of (50) subject respondents were purposefully identified and interviewed using an on-spot questionnaire. The sampling of respondents considered diverse demographical considerations, e.g., age bracket, educational background, and profession. The respondents were assured of confidentiality in the responses submitted. The results obtained were analysed using statistical methods and presented using frequencies, graphs, and pie charts as follows:

Movable modes                                                                                    Immovable modes

Overhead water pipeline, 19%;                                                        Jerricans, 8%

Water Boozer, 5%;                                                                             Containers, 3%

Hand Carts, 8%;                                                                                  Calabash/gourd, 1%

Beasts of burden, 15%;                                                                      Water jug, 6%

Pick-up/lorry (tanks), 9%;                                                               Dispenser, 4%

Motorcycle, 17%;                                                                                Traditional pot, 11%

Manual (head), 21%;                                                                         Overhead steel tank, 14%

Rollable water container, 4%;                                                         Household tanks, 53%

Water tunnel, 1%;

Underwater pipeline, 1%.

The findings indicate that the household tank (53%) is the main mode of immovable potable water storage, and the manual-head (21%) is the main mode of movable potable water distributed in Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties.
Credit Accessibility and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Meru County, Kenya
Authors: Silas Kaimenyi Muriungi
Published: July 2023

This study sought to investigate the credit accessibility and performance of SMEs in Meru County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of lending procedures on the performance of SMEs in Meru County. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The targeted population comprised 599 SMEs registered by the Meru County Government, which were operating in the previous three years, and then within the nine sub-counties of Meru County. The researcher used Krejcie and Morgan's table to determine sample size from a given population to determine a sample of 234 SMEs and proportionate random stratified design to identify the SMEs to comprise the sample. Questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents, with each SME being represented by the owner or a senior employee. Data were analyzed and presented using descriptive statistics like frequency tables and graphs. Chi-square tests were conducted to test for any relationship between independent variables and the performance of SMEs in the county. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents (83%) agreed that the loan application process was complicated. It was revealed that the lending procedure had a statistically significant relationship with the performance of SMEs in Meru County. The study recommends that financial institutions should simplify the loan application process as much as possible.
The Persuasiveness of Menu Item Descriptions: The Influence of Language on Consumer Menu Choice in Kenyan Casual Dining Restaurants
Authors: Godwin K Njeru  , Mary Mutisya  , Maureen Knagu  , Levi Mbugua
Published: July 2023

This study investigated the influence of descriptive language on consumers' menu item choices in casual dining restaurants. The study was anchored on the stimulus-organization-response theory. The study focused on customers who patronize casual dining restaurants in Kenya and adopted a cross-sectional survey design. A cluster sampling method followed by simple random sampling methods was used to select respondents from the target population. Four hundred and fifteen participants (n = 415) were drawn using simple random sampling from five Kenyan universities. The data collection tool included a questionnaire with a response rate of 69.1%. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study results demonstrated that consumer item choice is influenced by various factors. The results showed that there was a weak association (r = 0.36, p < 0.05) between descriptive language and consumers' menu item choices. The F-value (F (1) = 48.308, p < 0.05) implies that the way menu items were described had a significant effect on which item a consumer chooses. R-square = 0.32, meaning the model is not a perfect predictor of the menu item choice. The study recommends that restaurant owners should focus on creating unique menu descriptions and using new technologies in restaurant menu development.
Relationship between Sexual Abuse and Juvenile Delinquency among Girls in Kirigiti Girls Rehabilitation and Training Center, Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Emmanuel Gitonga Gicharu  , Perminus Githui  , Dr. Amos Keya Alumada
Published: July 2023

Juvenile delinquency, which has partly been attributed to family violence, has been on the increase all over the world. This study sought to find out the extent of juvenile delinquency at Kirigiti Girls Rehabilitation and Training Center (KGRTC):

To determine the prevalence of sexual abuse among girls at KGRTC, and

To examine the relationship between sexual abuse and juvenile delinquency among girls in KGRTC Kiambu County, Kenya

The study was conceptualized by Attachment Theory. The study used an ex-post facto research design that largely employed quantitative techniques. The population study comprised 61 girl child offenders at KGRTC. The research used a census inquiry that included all 61 girl delinquents in the study, and data for the study were collected using questionnaires that were administered to the girls. The validity of the tools was established with the assistance of experts from Pan Africa Christian University (PACU), while the reliability was determined using Cronbach Coefficient Alpha through data collected in a pilot study conducted at the Kamae Girls Borstal Institution. A reliability coefficient of 0.855 was attained, which was considered an appropriate threshold. The quantitative data were analyzed by means of inferential and descriptive statistics with the assistance of the computer software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26. The results from the prevalence of sexual abuse showed that sexual abuse had a global mean score ( =2.16) for all the 12 items used to rate the prevalence of sexual abuse. This indicated that on a general scale, the girls had experienced a moderate level of various forms of sexual abuse, thus establishing that sexual abuse was a significant contributor to the development of juvenile delinquency. The study further revealed the existence of a strong, positive correlation between the sexual abuse and juvenile delinquency variables (r = + .708, n = 59, p < .01). The implications of this research suggest the need to invest heavily in psychotherapy of the girls’ inner hurts and childhood trauma as well as advocacy of appropriate approaches of parenting the girl child. The findings of this study imply that Attachment Theory may serve as an effective guiding principle for studying juvenile delinquency. This study identifies areas where difficulties exist with regard to juvenile delinquency among girls and suggests benefits for the treatment of girls from a systemic and multidimensional aspect.
Investigating English Pronunciation of Speakers of Asante Twi: A Case of Wesley College of Education Level 100 Students, Ghana
Authors: Frimpong Stephen Jnr.  , Lydia Aidoo  , Efua Oduro Patience  , Charles Paulick
Published: July 2023

English language pronunciation teaching is typically based on native speakers' norms. English is spoken all over the world. It has become a lingua franca for many people, an international language that ends up promoting successful communication for all. It is a medium of instruction for our learners from Basic Four to the tertiary level. Despite this, English pronunciation presents a lot of difficulties to its users, as it is inconsistent with the spelling of words. The problem exists with speakers of Asante Twi as students of Wesley College of Education who use it as a second language. They make errors in pronouncing some English words. Against this background, this study seeks to assess the pronunciation intelligibility of speakers of English whose first language is Asante Twi. It is worthwhile to identify and analyse their peculiar difficulties and get a specific prescription to correct the errors. The study findings will have significant pedagogical implications for teaching English pronunciation at Wesley College of Education. It will help raise awareness among teacher trainees of the critical problems they are going to face in the future as teachers.
Assessment of the Influence of Prisons Service Training Programs on Inmate’s Rehabilitation at Kisumu Maximum Prison: Kenya
Authors: Wafula Mukavane F. Hassan  , Dr. Muhindi Solomon
Published: July 2023

Rehabilitation is composed of a number of different types of interventions, which are employed in varying degrees to provide purposeful activity for prisoners. They are to challenge offending behavior, provide basic education to tackle illiteracy and innumeracy and equip prisoners with life and work skills. The Prison Service in Kenya is charged with the task of rehabilitating inmates as they serve their sentences within the confines of the prison homes. The Prison service mandate is to contain offenders in safe custody, rehabilitate and reform them, facilitate the administration of justice, and promote prisoners' opportunities for social reintegration. It is hoped that the information obtained through the study may help come up with prison service policies for inmates and create rehabilitation programs relevant to the needs of individual inmates. This study was based on Psychoanalytic Theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The research was carried out in Kisumu Maximum prison, Kisumu County. The study uses a sample size of 25 respondents. The study concludes that inmate's rehabilitation is multi-faceted and a product of many programs, such as vocational skills training, educational programs, socio-psychological programs, and spiritual and agricultural programs, among other roles, since prisons are places of rehabilitation. The study recommends what may be adopted to enhance proper rehabilitation measures for incarcerated inmates among the offender population in Kenya. The study also proposes to institute some recommendations that would be important to the prison department, other security agencies, intelligence operatives, and other researchers in the domain of international security.