bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La influencia de los entornos de aprendizaje personalizados en la motivación y el compromiso del estudiante: Un estudio longitudinal
Authors: Estévez Coral Skady Daniela
Published: May 2024

El estudio longitudinal examinó la influencia de los entornos de aprendizaje personalizados en la motivación y el compromiso del estudiante, destacando resultados significativos. Se encontró un aumento generalizado en los niveles de motivación, indicando que la adaptación de los entornos educativos a las necesidades individuales puede estimular un mayor interés por el aprendizaje. Además, se observó una correlación positiva entre la implementación de estos entornos y el aumento del compromiso académico, sugiriendo que la personalización del proceso educativo promueve una mayor dedicación y persistencia en las tareas escolares. Los hallazgos cualitativos resaltaron la percepción positiva de los estudiantes hacia los entornos de aprendizaje personalizados, valorando especialmente la flexibilidad y adaptabilidad en la experiencia educativa. La capacidad de acceder a recursos y actividades adaptadas a sus intereses y estilos de aprendizaje fue ampliamente valorada, fomentando así un sentido de autonomía y control sobre el proceso de aprendizaje. Además, se observó que estos entornos actúan como facilitadores para el desarrollo de habilidades de autorregulación y responsabilidad en el aprendizaje, promoviendo una actitud proactiva y una mayor implicación en las actividades académicas. En conclusión, la implementación de entornos de aprendizaje personalizados emerge como una estrategia efectiva para promover la motivación, el compromiso y el éxito académico de los estudiantes, enfatizando la importancia de adaptar el proceso educativo a las necesidades individuales de cada estudiante.
Gastronomía étnica en contextos urbanos Diversidad, autenticidad y adaptación
Authors: González Morales Diego Hernán
Published: May 2024

La gastronomía étnica en contextos urbanos se ha convertido en un fenómeno de creciente relevancia, reflejando la diversidad cultural y la adaptación culinaria en las ciudades contemporáneas. Este fenómeno se manifiesta a través de la presencia significativa de restaurantes étnicos, representando alrededor del 30% de los establecimientos gastronómicos en áreas urbanas estudiadas. La variedad étnica es notable, con más del 60% de estos restaurantes ofreciendo cocina de tres o más culturas diferentes, lo que refleja la riqueza multicultural presente en estos entornos urbanos. Sin embargo, la autenticidad gastronómica es un aspecto discutido, con aproximadamente el 45% de los establecimientos promoviendo una experiencia culinaria auténtica, mientras que el 55% restante tiende a adaptar sus platos para satisfacer los gustos locales. Esta adaptación culinaria resalta la necesidad de encontrar un equilibrio entre la autenticidad cultural y la adaptación al contexto local para satisfacer las preferencias de un público diverso. Además, se observa una clara preferencia del público por restaurantes étnicos que logran este equilibrio, con más del 70% de los encuestados expresando una preferencia por una experiencia gastronómica auténtica pero también adaptada a los gustos locales. Finalmente, se destaca la influencia significativa de los medios de comunicación y las redes sociales en la promoción y difusión de la gastronomía étnica en entornos urbanos, lo que subraya la importancia de las tecnologías de la información en la configuración del panorama gastronómico urbano.
Laser Induced Damage Study of Dye Doped Polystyrene Films deposited in Glass Substrate by Dip Coating Technique
Authors: Singh Amit Pratap , Gaur Shiv Shankar
Published: May 2024

In the present work, the Laser-induced Damage Morphology of Dye-doped Polystyrene films is investigated. The focus is on the Front and Rear side Damage Morphology at two different Pulse Repetition Frequencies, namely 1 pps and 20 pps. For this experiment, films were deposited on both sides of Borosilicate Glass. It was found that at 1 pps, the front side film is damaged without affecting the glass, while the modified beam propagates through the glass to damage the rear side film. Dendrimer-like microstructures are found on both the front and rear sides of the damaged spots, along with pits and craters. At 20 pps frequency, the front side film is damaged, including damage to the glass, resulting in a large crater on the front surface. The morphological features were studied using Fresnel equations. Polymeric films were fabricated using the Dip Coating Technique, and Film thickness was evaluated using the Prism Coupling technique.
Frustration Intolerance, Self-Efficacy and Sleep Quality in Medical Students during Pandemic of Covid-19
Authors: Sumaira Ayub  , Zafar Muhammad Shoaib , Kiran Roop , Asif Aftab
Published: May 2024

Objective: To find out the relationship between frustration intolerance, self-efficacy and sleep quality in medical students and to determine the moderating role of self-efficacy in relationship between frustration intolerance and sleep quality in Medical Students
Design: It was correlational study.
Place and Duration: The study was conducted for a period of 4 months from November 2020 to January 2021 from students of different medical colleges of Lahore.
Subjects and Methods: The sample comprised of 150 MBBS students from different medical, 126 (84%) were females and 24 (16%) were males. The age range of the participants was 18-26 years with mean age of 21.79 + 1.74 years old. Self-constructed demographic form, Frustration discomfort scale), Generalized Self efficacy Scale (Schwarzer & Jerusalem, 1995) and Sleep quality scales (Yi, Shin, and Shin, 2006) were also used to assess the sample. Data were collected online by employing non-probability convenient sampling strategy.
Results: Frustration intolerance positively related with sleep quality indicating higher frustration linked with acute sleep problems, while self-efficacy showed negative relationship with sleep quality indicating higher self-efficacy decrease the sleep problems. so, results showed that self-efficacy moderated the relationship between frustration intolerance and sleep problems in medical students.
Conclusion: This study identified high prevalence of frustration intolerance and poor sleep quality in medical students during pandemic of Covid-19, and highlighted the negative relationship of self-efficacy with frustration intolerance and sleep problems.
My CPSE-HSE Scholarship Journey
Authors: Bughio Hira
Published: May 2024

I graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore in 2016 and in January 2018, I started my FCPS-II training in Psychiatry at Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi under the supervision of Meritorious Prof. Muhammad Iqbal Afridi.
EXPLORING THE HOME AND SCHOOL BASED STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
Authors: Amber Baseer  , Majeed Asma , Nazir Arooj , Khawar Rabia
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE
The  present  study  aimed  to  explore  the  strategies  which  can  be  used  by  parents  and teachers  to  facilitate  their  CP  child  at  home  and  school.
STUDY DESIGN
Phenomenology  research  design  was  adopted  for  this  research. 
PLACE AND DURATION OF THE STUDY
Participants  were  recruited  from  special  education  schools  of  Lahore  over  a  period  of  6 months  from  August  2018  to  February  2019.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
The  sample  of  this  study  comprised  of  six  child  psychologists  working  with  CP  children. For  the  present  study  six  in-depth  interviews  were  conducted  with  psychologists.  After  the  in-depth  interviews  were  conducted  they  were  transcribed  in  Urdu.  Interpretive Phenomenological  analysis  was  used  to  analyze  the  data. 
 RESULTS
Two  set  of  themes  emerged  from  the  analysis  which  included  the  strategies  that  can  be  used  by  parents  and  teachers  to  facilitate  their  CP  child  at  home  and  school.
CONCLUSION
 The  findings  of  the  study  also  highlighted  the  strategies  that  can  be  used  by  teachers  and  parents  to  provide  a  better  environment  to  the  children  with  Cerebral  Palsy.  Separate  strategies  for  parents  and  teachers  were  suggested.  The  parental  strategies  theme  further  have  five  sub-ordinate  themes  namely;  attitude  of  parents, attitude  of  siblings, attitude  of  extended  family, home  environment and home  based  interventions.  The teacher  level  strategies  further  has  nine  sub-ordinate  themes namely; attitude  of  teachers, attitude  of  class  fellows, teaching  techniques, curriculum  modifications, classroom  modifications, use  of  assistive  technology, vocational  training, collaborative  team  work and counseling.
MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Authors: Habib Hina Ayaz , Habib Nina Ayaz , Hussain Shehzad , Mian Mukhtar -ul- Haq
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The novel coronavirus disease, which the World Health Organization (WHO) officially designated as COVID-19, originated in Wuhan, China, as a cluster of unexplained pneumonia cases. It has affected countries worldwide and has been classified as a pandemic. To deal with this global health crisis and to curtail the spread of the virus, stringent public health measures have been implemented. There is evidence of a positive correlation between widespread outbreaks of contagious diseases, symptoms of psychiatric illness, and psychological distress.
Aim: Considering the need to develop a deeper understanding of COVID-19 to devise strategies to deal with and prevent impact of COVID-19 on mental health thereby present review is undertaken.
Method: A narrative review was conducted in May 2020.
Result: Findings are suggestive that healthcare workers engaged in providing care to patients affected by COVID-19 are at a risk of developing psychological issues such as vicarious traumatization. With regards to the public, certain populations, including individuals with preexisting mental health issues, are more vulnerable to adverse psychological impacts from COVID-19.
To conclude it,  the review findings highlight the hidden mental health impact of COVID-19 and allows health care workers in all specialty to watch for vulnerable patients, their family members, and colleagues who may adversely psychologically affected by COVID-19.
PREVALENCE OF MISCONCEPTIONS AND PRESENTATION OF COVID-19 POST-VACCINATION SYMPTOMS AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN
Authors: Iqra Shahid Hussain  , Tooba Noor  , Quratulain Amir  , Washdev Washdev , Farina Hanif
Published: May 2024

Objectives
To determine reasons towards reluctant behavior of health care workers against COVID-19 vaccination and symptoms experienced by vaccinated individuals.
Study Design
Cross sectional study design.
Place and duration of study
Dow University of Health Sciences (OJHA Campus), Civil Hospital and Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant from March 2021 till May 2021.
Subjects & methods
Altogether 260 samples were recruited and analyzed to investigate the pattern of unwillingness for vaccination, diversity in presentation of symptoms and approaches for its subsidence after administration of COVID-19 vaccine. Data was analyzed via IBM SPSS Statistics version 25.0 and results were expressed in frequencies and percentages
Results
Altogether 41.7% of vaccinated participants developed post vaccination symptoms including
fever, flu, body ache, headache and allergic reactions. In spite of experiencing post vaccination symptoms a large group of people (65.5%) had not taken any medications to improve their indications.
Conclusion
Hesitation regarding immunization with COVID-19 vaccination was reported in study population. Social media played a key role in spreading misconceptions regarding vaccination.
POSTGRADUATE COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY TRAINING IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Rehman Raza ur , Quraishy Saadia , Siddiqi Naim
Published: May 2024

Closure of large psychiatric hospitals across UK, Europe and the United States has shifted the services for the care of psychiatric patients to general hospitals, community based public and private facilities and social sector organizations. Underpinning the process of deinstitutionalization and the development of community psychiatric services was the ethos of providing seamless, flexible services close to where people lived, led by their needs and with involvement of them and their care givers. In Pakistan, in-patient psychiatric facilities are scarce and community psychiatry is still in its initial stages of development so the burden of care is mostly beared by the families. There is a dearth of formalized training and skill set to work effectively in the community and this is reflected in the lack of exposure of our new generation of mental health professionals who are only trained in managing patients admitted in hospitals. In the light of recent guidelines and WHO recommendations it is imperative that community based psychiatric care be incorporated in the postgraduate psychiatry curriculum. This article describes the principles of training and syllabus.  However this can only possible by a proactive collaborative partnership between multiple public and private stake holders.
THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY TRAITS AND MOOD IN TASTE PREFERENCE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Khan Saira , Arif Habiba , Shahzadi Neelum , Iqbal Muhammad Maqsood
Published: May 2024

Objective: The current study was conducted to investigate the relationship between personality traits, mood and taste preference among university students.
Design: Correlational and Cross-sectional research design was used for the present study.
Method: The sample was comprised of 170 university students, 83 males and 87 females with age range 18-25 years. The sample size was calculated through G*power. Data was collected online through google form.  The Big Five Inventory-10, Brief Mood Introspection and a self-constructed taste preference scale were used to assess personality traits, mood and taste preference respectively.
Results: The results suggested that some specific personality traits were correlated with specific taste preferences such as agreeableness was associated with salty, sour, and sweet taste preferences while negatively associated with bitter taste preference. As well as extraversion was significantly positively associated with salty taste preference. On the other hand, pleasant mood was also shown to have positive correlation with salty, sweet, spicy, and sour taste preference. The finding of current research also showed that women are more likely to prefer salty, spicy, and sour tastes than men.
Conclusion:  There are some specific mood and personality traits that are related with specific taste preferences. Gender differences indicated that women are more likely to prefer food on the basis of its taste while men are more likely to prefer food on the basis of amount of its calories. 
 Implication: The present research would be useful in health settings in order to design diet plans for obese individuals according to their personality, mood and related food choices.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: LESSONS FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Afridi Muhammad Iqbal
Published: May 2024

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused substantial overt and covert damage in terms of mortality, morbidity, and socioeconomic losses. This adversity has provided healthcare professionals with an opportunity to examine worldwide patterns and inadequacies in order to develop appropriate strategies for anticipating, preventing, detecting, and managing such disasters in the future. It has also provided the world with a unique opportunity to explore the patterns of the global inequalities. Some of the positive effects of the pandemic are highlighted and food for thought presented to the global scientific community to permit a focus on assessing the impact on other aspects, too. It is imperative to note that many developing countries, like Pakistan, were able to tackle the problem effectively through their national organisations. There is a need to ensure perpetuation of the services of these agencies, even as the pandemic recedes. The experience and lessons of monitoring, evaluation and data collection capabilities are of immense importance with regard to planning, utilising resources and mitigating outcomes of similar or different situations. The experiences gained can serve as a basis for the development of disease registries, community-based prevalence studies, particularly mental disorders, to permit development of a variety of public health strategies.
A New Testament Perspective on Wage Determination Using the Principle of Spiritual Rewards
Authors: Brook Stacey
Published: May 2024

This paper integrates the New Testament principle of spiritual rewards with the economic theory of wage determination. An argument is made that this approach is best for both the employer and the employee.
A New Testament Perspective on Wage Determination Using the Principle of Spiritual Rewards: A Rejoinder
Authors: Skinner David L.
Published: May 2024

The author does not develop a uniquely biblical system that differs from pure economics. What is described is application of a purely economic principle ofa market economy, that marginal revenue product (MRP) should equal marginal resource cost (MRC) at the point where the last employee is hired. The author makes the case that such a market economy happens to be consistent with Christian principles.
Response to Rejoinder by Professor Skinner
Authors: Brook Stacey
Published: May 2024

I am thankful for the opportunity to expound on my previous paper. It would seem that I have been unclear in parts of the previous paper, and Professor Skinner has keenly noted areas where greater details are warranted. I would like to respond to the main critiques that I found in Professor Skinner’s rejoinder. To me these seem to be:• the issue of a unique biblical system• the relevance of the parable of the vineyard workers• the issue surrounding minimum wages• a concern about possible economic exploitation of human resources• the distinction between compensation for human and non-human resources
A New Testament Perspective on Wage Determination Using the Principle of Spiritual Rewards: A Rejoinder
Authors: Fields W. Calvin
Published: May 2024

I was interested in Brook’s article because it looked at employee compensation. I wondered what biblical material and perspective would be brought to bear on this important area by the author. Coming from a managerial perspective, I had certain ideas about how to compensate employees, and I wanted to see how my view would compare or contrast with an economics model.
A New Testament Perspective on Wage Determination Using the Principle of Spiritual Rewards: A Rejoinder
Authors: Porter Brian E.
Published: May 2024

Stacey Brook offers an interesting discussion of determining wages based on the New Testament principle of spiritual rewards. I agree with Brook on several points, and this response will provide additional support to strengthen his argument of equal pay for equal work. I will also address complications, both practical and biblical, that were not discussed in Brook’s paper. Brook is correct that “there is no direct command by Christ or any of his apostles on how employees should be paid,” thus, the ideas that Brook espouses (as well as those in this response) are not irrefutable and “should be thought of as a guide to Christian employers.”
Toward a Biblical Market Orientation: Initiating a Scriptural Analysis of a Business Philosophy
Authors: Austin Jon R. , Smith Colin
Published: May 2024

Christians, including many business students, are often uneasy about the discipline of marketing, and some characterize it as being a set of practices that are largely unethical or ungodly. In this article, our goal is to motivate Christian business practitioners and scholars to wrestle with the underlying philosophy of marketing — the market orientation — from a biblical perspective. We review the scholarly literature to highlight the history of marketing thought in this area and to identify the current consensus view of what a market orientation is. To encourage work in this area, we offer a preliminary scriptural appraisal of the market orientation philosophy and recommend directions for future research.
Looking Back and Looking Ahead: A Review of the Most Frequently Cited Biblical Texts in the First Decade of The JBIB
Authors: Dyck Bruno
Published: May 2024

This study identifies the five most frequently cited biblical passages in the first ten years of The JBIB and analyzes how these passages have been used. Our review gives rise to an overarching framework that serves as a foundation for future research. Four themes are highlighted: 1) the contrast between the ways of God vs. the ways of the world; 2) the renewing of our minds in order to transform the ways of the world; 3) the call for practical acts of servant leadership to manifest the ways of God; and 4) the importance of humility and nonjudgmental discernment. Implications for future research are discussed.
The JBIB and the State of Faith/Business Integration: Accomplishments and Gaps
Authors: Smith Yvonne S.
Published: May 2024

Occasionally someone says something that seems straightforward until you start thinking about it — then the implications shock you. Several years ago, Dr. Sharon Johnson, editor of The Journal of Biblical Integration in Business (The JBIB) gave me a jolt like that. At a conference session, he said that The JBIB is the only [emphasis added] academic journal in the world with a mission of integrating biblical faith with the business disciplines. The implications of that shocked me and still do. What a high calling.
The Marketplace Movement: Book Titles as a Window
Authors: Hammond Pete
Published: May 2024

The author presents an overview of American business periods since the Stock Market Crash in 1929. He has thoughtfully provided titles of books significant to each period that depict the concerns and changing focus of the Christian faith on the issues of the time.
A Higher Education
Authors: Hamilton Michael S.
Published: May 2024

Reviewing the history of once-solidly Christian colleges and universities sliding down the slippery slope to secularism, the author offers a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel by citing experiences and works of “reformers” or “Re-Christianizers” seeking ways to reverse the process. This article first appeared in the June 2005 issue of Christianity Today (Vol. 49, No. 6). Used by permission of Christianity Today International, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
Gnosis to Epignosis: God’s Transforming Work
Authors: Chewning Richard C.
Published: May 2024

“… be transformed by the renewing of your mind ...” (Romans 12:2, NASB)Distinguishing between “knowledge” and “true knowledge,” Chewning presents and develops the concept of the leaven of true knowledge and clearly demonstrates how this concept differs from biblical integration.
Case 7: How Gay-Friendly Should Your Workplace Be?
Authors: Zigarelli Michael
Published: May 2024

Scott pulled into the parking lot, found a spot, and then pointed the rearview mirror toward his tie. Not perfect, but it never would be. IT guys don’t do ties that often. “No matter,” he thought as he gathered his interview materials. “These guys aren’t going to judge me on my tie anyway.”
Of Journeys, Jungles, and Journals
Authors: Johnson Sharon G.
Published: May 2024

The editor of the new Journal of Biblical Integration in Business discusses his own journey through the integration process and suggests reasons why conceptualizing as well as practicing integration is difficult. He challenges JBIB readers to be open to the authors' ideas and invites response.
Potential Threats to the Greatest Commandment: Power and Profits
Authors: Trunfio Edward J.
Published: May 2024

Dr. Trunfio discusses the consequences when organizations misuse power and overemphasize profits. He reminds us of the importance of nurturing human relationships by showing Christian love and trust and by honoring the diversity, dignity, and concerns of others.
Financial Risk: An Alternative Biblical Perspecitve
Authors: Brooks Robert
Published: May 2024

Challenging the secular perception that the Bible has nothing useful to offer on modern financial risk-taking, Dr. Brooks suggests that the Bible does present a case for financial risk and offers several options for mortgage payments plus retirement savings.
Business as a Calling: Work and the Examined Life by Michael Novak
Authors: Lantos Geoffrey P.
Published: May 2024

-
Let's Quit Thinking About Integration for a Change
Authors: VanderVeen Steve
Published: May 2024

Dr. VanderVeen challenges Christian business faculty to help students develop presuppositions with meaning that will motivate them to put on the mind of Christ. This, the author believes, will shield them from Hegelian and Socratic views of thinking, views which hinder the Word of God from bearing fruit because of their emphasis on "Truth" in humans.
A Response by Richard C. Chewning to Steve VanderVeen's "Let's Quit Thinking About Integration for a Change"
Authors: Chewning Richard C.
Published: May 2024

Steve VanderVeen is hungering for that which is laudable. He wants students to live out (experience) their faith in a holistic manner. He desires what is called "biblical belief" where one's intellectual assent is inextricably coupled with one's actions. Biblically, "to believe" has always incorporated this full understanding. Those who divide intellectual assent from actions are called hypocrites in the Scripture. He also has serious doubts about whether merely talking, discussing, and thinking about biblical perspectives on spedific issues will bring about real godly results when the time arrives for specific actions to be taken in the marketplace. I too share these concerns.
A Response to Smith and Steen's article, "Deming's Philosophy of Transformation: A Christian Criticism" (JBIB Vol 2, 1996)
Authors: Winston Bruce E.
Published: May 2024

Dr. Winston offers a response to Smith and Steen's presentation of W.E. Deming's concept of transformation in management. Smith and Steen prepared an excellent base for readers to see Dr.. Deming's concept of adopting the new philosophy, transformation, and continual improvement, as a parallel to the acceptance of Christ in one's life, a transformation in one's life, and the process of sanctification in one's life. This article argues for a change in Smith and Steen's view of the nature of man and the subsequent change in logic that flows into Dr. Deming's concept of transformation. If a man is seen as starting from a fallen state but has the capacity and desire to improve to a higher state, then Smith and Steen's logic changes to accepting Dr. Deming's transformation as a parallel in the organization to the spiritual transformation when one accepts Jesus.
Justice and Christian Management
Authors: Beversluis Eric H.
Published: May 2024

Dr. Beversluis suggests that Christian management can maintain justice in the workplace by providing a written framework of employee rights combined with an attitude of Christian love.
Should Mzumbe University be transformed into Mzumbe University 4.0?
Authors: Luhanga (PhD, Eng TZ) Mathew L.
Published: May 2024

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) is already under way. The potential disruption of the FIR on the university mission is described. Initial steps, which Mzumbe University could take should it wish to evolve into a university relevant to the FIR (University 4.0) are proposed. Given the uncertainty surrounding the evolution of the FIR, which has relevance to university evolution, a proposal on the use of Foresight in university strategic planning under uncertainty is made.
The question in this paper is contextualized within the reality that, universities in Tanzania need to undergo a digital transformation if they are to succeed in playing the leadership roles expected of them in defining the contents of the FIR that are relevant to Tanzania and if universities are to articulate development and industrialization strategies needed if Tanzania is to expand its industrialization strategy to include industrialization in the sense of the FIR.
MODIFIED ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF DISTRICT AND PRIMARY COURTS IN MATRIMONIAL PROCEEDINGS IN TANZANIA:
Authors: Binamungu Cyriacus Binamung
Published: May 2024

The Law of Marriage Act [LMA] is a product of integration of personal laws. From inception, the LMA vested original concurrent jurisdiction in matrimonial proceedings to the High Court, a court of a resident magistrate, a district court, and a primary court under section 76. It vested Primary Courts to civil related matters under section 75. This legal position has all along been in force over six decades now without challenges. Recently, the High Court of Tanzania in the cases of Hamisi Ammri, Burton Nyerema, and Ester Rogatio, held that district courts have no jurisdiction of handling matrimonial disputes based on customary marriage without first seeking for leave of the High Court. Primary Courts on the other hand, have been held to have no powers of handling matrimonial disputes based on civil marriages. This paper has reviewed related literature, case law, updated statute indices, and observed that no amendment has so far been made on the LMA. It is argued that the High Court decisions in the named above cases were made in error. It recommends that the Court of Appeal, suo motu by way of revision or by exercising supervisory powers, be pleased to rectify the situation in order to maintain certainty in the administration of justice in matrimonial disputes.
ROLE OF COMMUNITY BROADCAST MEDIA IN THE DISSEMINATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE INFORMATION AMONG SMALL-HOLDER FARMERS IN ISIMANI DIVISION, IRINGA RURAL DISTRICT
Authors: Kapinga Martina D. , Siyao Peter O. , Sife Alfred S. , Silayo Dos Santos
Published: May 2024

Broadcast media improve the way people can access information about climate change. This role is undeniable for a country such as Tanzania, which is facing direct impacts of threats of the current and future climate change.This paper is based on a study conducted in Isimani Division, Iringa Rural District, Tanzania. Cross-sectional research design was adopted involving a sample size of 120 respondents. Questionnaires, Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions were used to collect Data. IBM SPSS Statistics software and content analysis were used to analyse data. The findings show that community broadcast media are important channels for accessing and disseminating climate change information for awareness creation on the appropriate adaptation and mitigation mechanisms against the negative impacts of climate change. The recommended adaptation and mitigation strategies include the use of drought-tolerant crops, the use of early maturing varieties, intercropping, the use of organic fertilizers and crops residual management method. However, low income, language barrier, unreliable broadcast network, low education level, inadequate climate change related programmes, and inadequate power supply were challenges that impeded local communities from accessing information on climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. The study recommends that broadcast media owners and journalists in Tanzania should disseminate information for raising community‘s awareness on the aspects regarding adaptation and mitigation mechanisms to the impacts of climate change.
CASE NOTE DIVISION OF MATRIMONIAL ASSETS UPON DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
Authors: Massawe Hanifa T.
Published: May 2024

WHAT BEFELL THE PETITIONER IN THIS CASE?
In Safina Ally v. Daku Abdallah, the appellant (Safina- wife) was married to the respondent (Daku Abdallah - husband) under Islamic marriage in 1986. In 2017, their marriage was dissolved by the Musoma Urban Primary Court. Subsequent to dissolving the marriage, the Primary Court awarded the appellant 25 percent of the immovable assets, while the respondent was awarded 75 percent. In addition, the court made an order to both parties to pay Tsh. 1,000,000/= to Faida Marco, being an outstanding loan taken for some business. The Primary Court refrained from distributing assets owned by the company in which the husband was a shareholder. The appellant was aggrieved by this decision. She unsuccessfully appealed to the District Court and the High Court. In the High Court, the relevant grounds of appeal which forms the basis for this case note reads as follows: (i) the courts below erred in law and fact for holding that the company (industry) owned by the parties is not subject to division of matrimonial assets (sic). The High Court held that the courts below were justified to decline distribution of the industry duly registered through the Companies Act.
EVOLUTION OF CAPITAL MOBILITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES:
Authors: Mfumo Rajabu , Kinyondo Godbertha
Published: May 2024

The paper re-examines the level of capital mobility in 37 Sub-Saharan African countries by employing the Feldstein and Horoika framework over the period of 1980-2015. The study utilizes panel data to assess the degree of capital flows in these countries. The study findings reveal low saving-investment correlation in Sub-Saharan African countries, which indicates the presence of a high degree of capital mobility in the region. This is consistent with the previous empirical studies that employed the Feldstein-Horoika methodology in less developed countries. To complement poor savings, the study findings reveal that foreign aid, and international finance play a crucial role in financing domestic investments in many of the studied countries, with the exception of South Africa. The study recommends for innovations in improving domestic savings and regional investment environment.
BOOK REVIEW INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY LAW IN TANZANIA By Clement J. Mashamba, LawAfrica Publishing (K) Ltd, 2017
Authors: Binamungu Cyriacus Binamung
Published: May 2024

The author, in the preface of the book, tells readers that this second edition was published in order to update recent developments in the Law of Marriage regime and address some of the issues raised by the critics on the first edition. The question one would pose is to what extent has the author succeeded in achieving these objectives? This question will be answered in this review. The book is divided into four parts of twelve chapters, all of which will be reviewed in this paper.
Indexing local governance performance in Tanzania: Unravelling the practical challenges of data, indicators and indexes
Authors: Mdee Anna , Ofori Alesia , Mushi Andrew , Tshomba Patricia
Published: May 2024

Is it possible to create an index that tracks local governance performance, as a tool for civil society, citizens and central governments to hold local government to account and improve local service delivery? For many researchers and practitioners working on improving local governance would be desirable and useful. However, creating an index is a contested and complex process. Indicators of governance and performance are approximations of the concepts they represent and can obscure nuanced understandings of the data on which they are based, and the contexts in which they operate. This article presents action research on the creation of a local governance performance index (LGPI) in Tanzania, which deployed a context-based problem-solving approach. It reflects the necessary trade-offs in index design in order to produce a tool that is locally meaningful, avoids gaming of indicators and drives the process leading to enhanced capability in local governance.
Level of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards HIV and AIDS among Vulnerable Population in the Province of Albay: An Assessment
Authors: Altavano Ryan , Macabeo Manny
Published: May 2024

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are chronic infectious diseases that revolve around its impact on public health, including the transmission risk it poses, the prevalence of stigma and discrimination, inadequate access to prevention and treatment services, and the socioeconomic burden it places on affected individuals and the community as a whole. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of a vulnerable population regarding HIV/AIDS in Albay province. It examined the respondents' demographics regarding age, sex, civil status, religion, education, workplace, and income. Additionally, it assessed their understanding, attitudes, and behaviors related to HIV/AIDS, considering personal, social, and economic factors. Thus, a plan to enhance the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the vulnerable population toward HIV/AIDS is proposed that aims to enhance knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning HIV/AIDS among the vulnerable population. The study reveals that vulnerable populations exhibited moderate levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding HIV/AIDS. Personal, social, and economic factors moderately influenced these levels, with significant associations found between various demographic factors and knowledge, attitude, and practices.
Exploring School Personnel’s Conceptions on Managing Instruction and Services for High School Aeta Students
Authors: Payad Arlan
Published: May 2024

The exploratory study featured four high schools and their personnel's conceptions of better instruction and school services for Aeta students. The researcher used open-ended questions to interview 42 public school personnel. Sharing their strengths, weaknesses, and experiences related to inclusiveness towards the Indigenous students, the teachers, administrators, and support service personnel hinted at their training needs revolving around competencies in producing investigative articles on the educational needs of the Aetas, collaborating with co-workers in synergistically servicing the indigenous, greater awareness of ethical protocol in engaging with the Indigenous in service provision contexts, reflecting more intensively on personal efficacy in teaching non-mainstream students, re-tooling given cultural competence, knowing more of the culture and values of the Aetas, and championing more pro-actively the needs of the Indigenous, particularly in the educational and livelihood spheres of their life. Thematic analysis and interpretation brought to the fore the personnel's strong support for a curriculum that is specifically designed for the Aetas, support systems strengthened to empower the personnel further inclusiveness-wise, differentiated instruction facilitated with animation of Indigenous knowledge and learner centeredness, inclusiveness training for the personnel, and inclusive community events, and counseling specifically for Aetas.
Evaluation of Traffic Accidents in the Province of Albay: Basis for Sustainable Traffic Management Framework
Authors: Echaluce Frande , Macabeo Manny
Published: May 2024

The traffic safety situation around the world is still not optimistic. Accidents occur due to a combination of factors and are rarely caused by a specific reason. Risk factors are a better explanation for why traffic accidents occur. This study determined the traffic accidents in the province of Albay. It identified the number of reported traffic accidents in the Province of Albay covering Calendar Year 2020 to 2022. It also determined the causes and risk factors of traffic accidents regarding driver's behaviors, road conditions, vehicle conditions, traffic signs, and traffic management. Moreover, it inferred a significant agreement among the ranks regarding the causes and risk factors of traffic accidents. It proposed a traffic management framework to prevent traffic accidents in the province of Albay. The respondents of this study are 60 personnel from the three CPS in Albay, 30 from the Local Government Unit, and 47 community, representing the riders and commuters in the Poblacion area. The study revealed a concerning prevalence of traffic accidents, underscoring a pressing public concern due to the high number of casualties and severity of outcomes. Despite this, road safety has not received sufficient attention, attributed to a lack of awareness regarding the problem's extent, associated costs, and effective interventions. Implementing a comprehensive traffic management framework involving collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for understanding and addressing the multifaceted causes of accidents, emphasizing the importance of community-wide initiatives and cooperation among various entities to enhance public awareness and promote responsible driving behavior.
The Impact of Taekwondo Training on Psychological Health and Anti-Frustration Ability of College Students
Authors: Kang Wei , Espeso Lorna , Sualog Nea
Published: May 2024

Taekwondo, a traditional Korean martial art, has gained popularity worldwide and is recognized for its physical and mental benefits. This study investigates the influence of Taekwondo training on the psychological health and anti-frustration ability of college students. The primary aim is to examine how participation in Taekwondo classes affects the psychological well-being and anti-frustration ability of college students. This study utilized a pre-post intervention design, employing the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-20) and the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) to assess participants' psychological health and resilience before and after Taekwondo training. Participants completed pre-training assessments, underwent a structured Taekwondo training program, and completed post-training assessments. Quantitative analysis compared pre- and post-training scores to determine any significant differences. Initial findings reveal a significant correlation between Taekwondo training and improved psychological health indicators, such as reduced anxiety and increased self-esteem. Moreover, participants demonstrate enhanced resilience in coping with academic and personal challenges. Taekwondo training emerges as a promising intervention for enhancing college students' psychological health and anti-frustration ability. By promoting physical fitness, self-discipline, and stress management techniques, Taekwondo fosters a holistic approach to well-being.
Predicting Employees’ Loyalty through Organizational Justice: The Moderating Role of Union Effectiveness
Authors: Florenz Hernandez Jaime Gabriel , Encabo Paterson
Published: May 2024

Encouraging fair management practices can foster positive behaviors among employees, such as loyalty. Previous studies have shown that organizational justice is one of the many key drivers of organizational loyalty. However, most of these studies have been carried out in different countries and in non-unionized organizations, leaving an opportunity to fill a gap in the literature. Guided by the social exchange theory, the present undertaking will narrow the gap by examining the direct influence of organizational justice on organizational loyalty in unionized firms and introduces union effectiveness as a moderator variable to investigate the direction of this relationship. The participants are union members (n = 383) from various manufacturing companies in the third district of NCR, Philippines. Using PLS-SEM, the study found that different domains of organizational justice (procedural, distributive, informational, and interpersonal justice) have a significant and direct impact on organizational loyalty. Furthermore, the study revealed that union effectiveness moderates the direct relationship of procedural, distributive, and informational justice to organizational loyalty. However, union effectiveness does not moderate the relationship between interpersonal justice and organizational loyalty. Research implications and limitations are discussed in this study.
Interrelationship among Personal Characteristics, Perceptions, and Self-Efficacy on Electronic Medical Record System (ERNRS) Use among Health Professionals
Authors: Lo Ang Patricia Grace , Picardo Resty , Bacarisas Joan , Napoles Jake
Published: May 2024

Improvements in the quality and safety of patient treatment are enhanced with the use of electronic medical records (EMRs). Despite the use of EMR, no established data existed on perceptions and self-efficacy and their relationship at the local level. The study assessed the interrelationships among personal characteristics, perceptions, and self-efficacy on EMR system use among 306 health professionals of a tertiary private hospital in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines, for the second quarter of 2023 who were chosen utilizing a proportionate stratified random sampling. This quantitative research used the descriptive, correlational design. Findings revealed that most respondents were young adults, females, had bachelor's degrees, had good typing ability, and had training in EMR systems. Most belonged to the medical department, used the system moderately, and served for 1-3 years. Overall, perceptions of EMR and self-efficacy were good. All the personal characteristics had a relationship with perceptions of EMR. All personal characteristics, except gender, were correlated with self-efficacy. However, gender was not. Lastly, perceptions of EMR had a relationship with self-efficacy. To address the findings, an action plan for telehealth utilization was created. In conclusion, perceptions of EMR and self-efficacy are influenced by personal characteristics, while perceptions of EMR influence self-efficacy.
Logistics integration between the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) and Venezuela: evaluation of the modal through the Fuzzy logic for the flow of production in the electronics sector
Authors: Miranda Allan Cerdeira , Nascimento Manoel Henrique Reis , Santos Eliton Smith dos
Published: May 2024

The Logistics Integration between the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) and Venezuela regarding the flow of production in the electrical and electronic sector, has specificities in its commercial activity. Competition and the rapid increase in consumption form a more competitive environment, where the ability to meet fluctuating demand in time stands as a central component of competitive advantage. The main objective of this research was: To develop a Fuzzy inference model for the evaluation of the most viable modal for the integration between the Manaus Free Trade Zone (ZFM) and Venezuela in the flow of production in the electronics sector. The Methodological Process was developed in three phases: 1. Identification of the indicators for the Evaluation of Available Modals; 2. Fuzzy "Inference" System Modeling; 3. Experiment of the Proposed Model, with its respective stages: Phase 1 (definition of the inference levels of the indicators), Phase 2 (Development of Fuzzy Sets, Development of the "Inference" and Simulation Rules in the MatlabR2013 software), Phase 3 (Compilation of the Indicator Aggregation Algorithm, Simulation of the Results in 3D and Analysis of the Results Obtained). Based on the observed data from the 3D results, in figure 16, a detailed analysis of the behavior of the variables was allowed. The results obtained with the proposed model were satisfactory in the analysis of the performance classifications of the modes, it was possible to identify the most relevant variables for the flow of the production of the electrical and electronic sector between the Manaus Free Trade Zone and the Venezuela.