bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tratamiento de las quemaduras
Authors:   , Gueler Rodolfo Fernando
Published: October 2023

La vida moderna, con la mecanización de todos los renglones del progreso humano, ya sea en la paz, como desgraciadamente en épocas de guerra, determina que un factor que era ocasional en otros tiempos, sea hoy al par que elemento vulgar de los problemas traumatológicos y quirúrgicos, causa de sinnúmero de fracasos por no estar aún empapados en el éxito completo del mismo. Las quemaduras, y dentro de las mismas, el gran quemado. Ya ha dejado de ser un ente simple de curación local, para surgir como accidente de características fisiopatogénicas tan variadas como generales, en donde los humores juegan un rol matemático y principal; en donde la balanza de los líquidos intravascular y extravascular se altera produciendo desequilibrios, y que solo ceden al complejo tratamiento por diversas vías de administración siendo la principal la endovenosa, la que está más cerca del medio afectado como para restablecer su falla cuanto antes. El gran quemado es un enfermo general. Y ademas es un herido. La herida-quemadura sumada a la enfermedad general obliga a un manipuleo acertado de estos tres elementos: herida/ quemadura/ enfermedad general y que se suceden las dos primeras como producto del accidente y la última a posteriori y sin embargo es esta la que reclama antes el tratamiento. Wilson orienta la evolución de un quemado de la siguiente manera: un shock inicial, un shock secundario, gran toxemia agua, sépticotoxemia, curación o muerte. De acuerdo a este enunciado tomemos un quemado desde el momento de la acción térmica hasta que llega a su fin evolutivo, favorable o no.-
Ensayos para la refinación de aceites vegetales con solventes
Authors:   , González Quintana José Alberto
Published: October 2023

Me ha parecido de la mayor importancia para la industria nacional ensayar la refinación de aceites vegetales argentinos que constituyen abundante materia prima y con este objeto se han realizado ensayos sobre aceites de algodón, maní, girasol y nabo.
Idumi & Heritage Conservation in Kenya
Authors: Sandula Benjamin , Ngari Lazarus K , Mwanzi Henry
Published: October 2023

Circumcision is an ancient practice worldwide. This research article seeks to demonstrate that the rite of circumcision among the Tiriki people of Western Kenya goes beyond the surgical procedure. It is a lengthy process marked by ceremonies at various stage. This initial study investigated the origin and symbolic meaning embedded in circumcision (idumi) material culture among the Tiriki. The findings established that idumi material culture originated from the Terik, and symbolism is ascribed to all material culture utilized at every stage in the idumi. The information we gathered can guide policy on heritage conservation in order to promote the rich history of Tiriki people and for cultural tourism. The research article recommends that more study needs to be carried out in order to explain why the Tiriki do not circumcise women while the Terik still do so.
The phenomenon of spinsterhood in contemporary Iraqi theater discourse
Authors: Hussein Naji Faten
Published: October 2023

The basic units that form the convergence of the systems of the dramatic image of women are units based on the mentality of the entire society and what it stores within its collective idea of a general composition about women and their issues and all the phenomena that affect their general formation, as the form and style in dealing with women’s issues developed through the stages of the development of art and theater From inception to our time now, the follower of the global theatrical path finds a different image of women in terms of dramatic formation and the general topic around which the event revolves. Studying and highlighting women’s phenomena and proposing ways to treat them were among the most important goals of many international or Arab playwrights The Iraqi theater, like other theaters, came to present and treat women’s issues, including the phenomenon of spinsterhood, how to treat and limit it, and shed light on all the reasons and causes that made this phenomenon spread recently among girls, especially Arab and Iraqi women in general. Towards the writers and directors of the Iraqi theater who dealt with this phenomenon in a dramatic manner directly. A play came and they lived a happy life written by Ali Abd al-Nabi al-Zaidi and directed by Kazem Nassar. And conclusions about the study of this phenomenon, especially in the Iraqi theater.
Використання функціонально-вартісного аналізу у задачах вибору альтернатив
Authors: Топунова В. Ю. , Нестеренко О. В. , Шубенкова І. А. , Селін Ю. М.
Published: October 2023

Розглянуто підхід до визначення варіантів можливих рішень шляхом ви-бору альтернатив у багатокритеріальних задачах із використанням апарату функціонально-вартісного аналізу. Наведено реалізацію під-ходу на прикладі аналізу тендерних пропозицій з метою вибору оптима-льного рішення з огляду як на економічні фактори, так і на характерис-тики предмету тендера, що впливають на його продуктивність. Пред-ставлені дослідження виконано на основі математичного апарату від-повідної системи підтримки прийняття рішень.
Influence of Corporate Cost Leadership Strategies on Organizational Performance among Mobile Service Providers: A Comparative Analysis of Safaricom Plc and Airtel (K) Ltd in Kenya
Authors: Njiru Joseph , Thoronjo Erastus , Njeru Phelista
Published: October 2023

The study objective was to comparatively determine the influence of corporate cost leadership strategies on the organizational performance of Airtel and Safaricom. The study applied quantitative approach, used positivism paradigm, and adopted correlational research design. The target population was 235 managerial staff of Safaricom and Airtel and used a census approach. The data was collected using questionnaires and secondary data collection sheets for the period 2013 to 2022. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Tables and figures were used in the presentation of the data. From the correlation analysis, corporate cost leadership strategies (r=0.283, p<0.05) were established to be positively correlated to performance of mobile service providers in Kenya. The study concluded that cost leadership strategies aid in optimizing costs, offering competitive prices based on customer numbers, and diligently curtailing operating expenses and thus affecting performance of mobile service providers. The study recommends that mobile service providers continually refine operational efficiency. Regular evaluations of processes can uncover inefficiencies that, when streamlined, lead to significant cost reductions.
Misallocation of Resources, Firm Characteristics, and Structural Factors: Evidence from Mexico
Authors:   , Orozco Vázquez Miguel
Published: October 2023

This paper aims to measure the gross output loss due to misallocation of resources in Mexico during 2008-2018 and to study what determines this resource misallocation. To do so, I use an extension of Hsieh and Klenow (2009) and Mexican Economic Censuses. Alternatively, I estimate resource misallocation using data processed with a Bayesian model to correct for measurement error. I find that the misallocation in Mexico is mainly in the service sector, as a result of capital and labor misallocation. Furthermore, econometric results show that formal firms are more affected than informal firms by distortions to their capital and labor utilization. Similarly, firms with a bank account to operate their business were more affected than those firms without a bank account. Finally, insecurity and corruption faced by firms, especially in the service sector, are structural factors related to the misallocation of resources in Mexico
Rules of Origin in EU-West African Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Authors: Bankole Abiodun S.
Published: October 2023

This paper provides a broad contour exante analysis of the rules of origin (RoO) in the EU-West African Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-WA EPA) negotiations. It c:ontextualises the significance of’ rules of origin for utilising opportunities of increased market increase access offered by the generalised system of trade preferences (GSPs). Analysis of the similarities and differences of the salient features of the rules of origin of various free trade areas is used to build scenarios regarding the likely request and offers between the EU and West Africa concerning the type complexity and restrictiveness of the rules of origin regime in the planned agreement. The paper concludes that the framework for negotiating RoO should ensure systematic approach that preclude complex and and difficult to administer rules, as well as permit consistent and unambiguous rules to bring about increased effective market access through full cumulation which allows West African countries the maximum flexibility in sourcing their inputs and components to engender profound sub regional integration in line with EPA objective.
Anti-Corruption Reforms and Democratic Change: Nigeria and Indonesia in comparative perspective
Authors: Enweremadu David U.
Published: October 2023

After returning to democracy in 1998 and 1999, Nigeria and Indonesia began instituting a series of anticorruption measures designed to eliminate corruption and promote rapid economic development. Yet, apart from galvanizing public opinion behind the struggle against corruption, these reforms have failed to yield tangible results. In the case of Indonesia, there is credible evidence of increased corruption due to decentralization, increased political instability and competition, and ineffective complementary anticorruption institutions (notably the police, judiciary and the office of the public prosecutor). The lesson here is simply that social behaviour like corruption is not culturally-determined. Things change when the political and institutional rules and frameworks change.
Students’ Housing and Academic Performance in University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: SANNI Lckan , OMOTAYO Oyinlola Olukemi
Published: October 2023

Constrained by inadequate bed ~paces for her teeming students population, the management of the University of Ibadan evolved a policy ensuring that, on the average, each undergraduate student is accommodated on-campus yin the first and final veal’s while intervening years are spent off-campus. The study investigated the effects of this students’ housing programme 011 academic performance. Faculty of the Social Sciences was randomly selected, front where all final year undergraduate students were purposively sampled for the study; using a set of pre-tested questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Only 195 of the 230 copies of the questionnaire administered were returned and analyzed for the study. Secondary data were also obtained front both published and unpublished sources. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data collected Significant differences were not found in academic performances of on-campus and Off-campus students. While analysis of quantitative data revealed no significant relationships between indicators of students’ housing quality and academic performance, qualitative data from in-depth interviews identified diverse challenges posed by these indicators to students’ academic performance in the university. Strategies were proposed to address the identified
‘True’ Federalism in Nigeria: A Political Discourse
Authors: Ihekwoaba Egwim, Ambrose
Published: October 2023

The call for certain changes and reforms that would allow the federating units to have full authority and autonomy, structure and design a system of local council administration, have more revenue, insure equitable representation in the federal appointments, and establish separate police force, which means re-allocation of powers and functions has brought into focus argument for the strengthening of Nigerian federalism by strengthening the states, what has been termed “true federalism”. This paper argue using the process view of federalism that conditions, factors or forces which are conducive to federal stability, or rather to the success fit! operation of federal polity is peculiar to a particular environment. Thus, there are no clearly definable dimensions of what makes a ‘true federalism’. Federalism is rather a process, undergoing continuous modifications to fit the peculiarities of the environment in which it is being practiced. Therefore we suggest that a radical redistribution of power and resources is required to stabilize Nigerian federal system. In fashioning the acceptable form of power sharing, the interest of the citizen must be of utmost concern.
Polygyny, Marital Stability and Fertility Patterns in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Oyefara John Lekan
Published: October 2023

This article examines the effect of form and stability of marriage on the fertility level of women. Using primary data collected in a Yoruba society(Ila-Orangun, Osun State), the results showed that the average number of children ever born by women in polygynous unions was slightly higher than what obtained among women in monogamy. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between marital stability and fertility level. Women who had experienced unstable marriages had a higher level of fertility, compared with women in stable conjugal unions. In conclusion, the study showed that form and stability of marriage significantly affect the level of fertility in southwestern Nigeria. Thus, policy makers in the region should formulate anti-polygyny policies that support stable marriage in order to reduce the existing level of fertility among women in the region.
Civil Society and Accountability in Governance in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
Authors: Animashaun Mojeed Adekunle
Published: October 2023

Civil society groups in Nigeria played an invaluable role in the struggle that led to the restoration of civil rule in May 1999. However, following a brief lull that characterized their activities in the immediate period after the inauguration of the fourth republic, some scholars began to question the relevance of civil society in the post-dictatorship era. This paper, adopting the archival and content analysis (of documented intervention effort of civil groups) methods of investigation, observes that ratter than receding into permanent lethargy, CSOi have involve. themselves in the promotion of accountability in governance, since Nigeria’s democratic rebirth- The paper documents these efforts and the challenges facing CSOs in their bid to reform governance process in Nigeria- The paper concludes with some proposals on how the accountability works of civil society can be enhanced’
Purchasing Power Parity Exchange Rate, Misalignment and Export Growth ln Nigeria
Authors: Ogun Oluremi
Published: October 2023

This paper analyzes the effct of real exchange rate misalignment on the growth of non-oil export in Nigeria over the period 1960-2002. The paper employs an equilibrium model of the export market and a co-integration technique for the analysis. Real exchange rate misalignment is derived on the basis of the purchasing power parity doctrine. The preliminary data analysis indicates the existence of a long-run relation between real exports and real foreign income. The final analysis shows that real exchange rate misalignment generates adverse effects on the growth of the country’s non-oil export.
Nigeria’s Institutions of Higher Learning and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Authors: Erinosho Olayiwola A. , Tenuche Marietu
Published: October 2023

This study is about the response of Nigeria’s institutions of higher leaning to HIV/AIDS. Data were collected from the 132 institutions and 7505 staff and students in eleven randomly selected institutions spread over the six geopolitical zones into which Nigeria is administratively sub-divided. There is evidence that less than two-thirds of the institutions responded to the epidemic without formal policy. About three developed control policy while a few more were implementing control programmes. The institutions are generally bereft of voluntary counselling and testing as well as anti-.retroviral treatment. Despite heightened awareness on the disease, high risk sexual behaviour is still rife judging by the number of respondents that acknowledge sex with multiple partners. Overall, the outcomes of the study underscore the need for HIV/AIDS control policy and activities in order to check the spread of the disease.
Inequality in the Distribution of Household Expenditure in Rural Nigeria: A Decomposition Analysis
Authors: Olaniyan Olanrewaju , Awoyenti Timothy.T.
Published: October 2023

This study, examines inequality in expenditure among rural households in Nigeria and then investigates its factors and forces by decomposing the inequality into within group and between group components. Our findings indicate that factors such as age, gender, and education level of the household head are important in explaining, rural household expenditure inequality profile in the country. We however found that most inequality exist within group and not much of differences in group explain appreciable levels of inequality, in Nigeria except for educational attainment of household head and geopolitical zone that the household belongs. This thus calls for thus policies that will increase educational opportunity for all citizens as well us policies lo reduce inter geopolitical zone access lo opportunities.
Removing Obstacles to Intra-African Trade
Authors: Bankole Abiodun S. , Ogunkola E. Olawale
Published: October 2023

This paper addresses issues related to the elimination of the obstacles which hinder the growth of intra-African trade. It shows that lack of productivity, inadequate use of factors and low human capital which are components of natural endowment impinge intra-African exports through the region’s inadequate supply capacity. Apart from these relationships which provide an explanation for the concentration of African exports in primary commodities, the high proportion of electricity transmission and distribution losses and import duties imposed on African counties adversely contribute to African counties’ export growth and supply response, while the improvement of communications infrastructure provided some impetus.
Africa and the US National Security Policy in a Changing Global Order
Authors: Aiyede E. Remi
Published: October 2023

Developments in US policy towards Africa since 9/11, as shown by the establishment of the Africa Command, has been described as marked departures from what existed in the immediate post-Cold War era when Africa was ‘neglected’. Africa has been dc-marginalized in the US strategic and national security policy because it has become critical to the strategic interest of the US. This paper provides an alternative interpretation of the US national security policy as translated into activities in Africa in the post 9/1 1 period. It argues that Africa has never been marginalized nor neglected by the US in its foreign or security policy after the Cold War, although there has been a change in strategy. This becomes obvious when security is not separated from the economy in the analysis of the US national security policy agency towards Africa.
Women, Gender Question and Political Leadership in Nigeria:1999-2007
Authors: Akanji Olajide O.
Published: October 2023

This article examines the nature of political power relations between men and women in Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. It argues that the character of the Nigerian state; electoral violence, extensive monetization of the electoral process, politicization of political appointments and portfolios, ‘use and dump policy’ of government, and militalization of the political process reinforced the gender question and undermined women’s contributions to national development. It concludes that Nigeria’s signatory to gender-related international instruments imposes a legal obligation on the country to protect women’s rights, including the right to adequate representation in government.
Do que riem as Pombagiras
Authors: AZORLI Diego
Published: October 2023

Pombagiras são entidades da umbanda, também chamadas de lado feminino de Exu ou Exu mulher. Esses espíritos possuem ligação com o Orixá Exu do candomblé, que é a divindade Trickster que produz a desordem e confusão na vida de quem não o agrada. Em uma reunião de umbanda, chamada de gira de esquerda, Pombagira se manifesta com sua gargalhada estridente, seu ar de mulher da noite e gosto por rosas, perfume e champanhe. Exus e Pombagiras sentem um visível prazer em zombar dos mortais, evidenciando suas hipocrisias e demagogias cotidianas em situações ligadas ao amor e ao sexo. Este trabalho procura estabelecer uma conexão entre essas entidades e as mulheres desclassificadas das chamadas “classes perigosas” e a forma como lidavam com a autoridade patriarcal instituída, enumerar e discutir essas situações com vistas a contribuir para ampliar o repertório do riso aplicado aos mais diversos objetos de pesquisa.
PENYULUHAN UPAYA PENCEGAHAN & PENGENDALIAN NYERI PADA PESEPEDA
Authors: Noviati Nuraini Diah , Munawarah Muthiah , Abdurrasyid Abdurrasyid , Ivanali Kesit , Happy Putra Daniel
Published: October 2023

Sejak masa awal pandemi COVID-19 hingga saat ini, gaya hidup masyarakat mengalami perubahan dalam aspek pekerjaaa, hobi, gaya hidup, pendidikan, dan kesehatan. Olahraga menjadi aktivitas hobi yang populer selama masa pandemi. Selain untuk menjaga kesehatan dan kebugaran, manfaat berolahraga juga untuk mengurangi stress dan bersosialisasi. Ketika pandemi dan diberlakukan ‘pembatasan sosial’ area Jabodetabek, terjadi suatu fenomena, masyarakat senang dan tertarik untuk bersepeda. Penggunaan sepeda meningkat 1000 persen saat pembatasan tersebut di Jabodetabek. Namun peningkatan penggunaan sepeda tidak diimbangi oleh pemahaman mengenai faktor resiko cedera oopenyebab timbulnya nyeri muskuloskeletal yang mengakibatkan gangguan fungsi gerak. Nyeri muskuloskeletal yang tidak diharapkan ini dapat mengganggu produktifitas sehari-hari sehingga beresiko menurunkan kualitas hidup individu. Penyuluhan untuk mencegah nyeri muskuloskeletal pada pesepeda penting dilakukan agar mitra dapat menerapkan langkah-langkah dan teknik pencegahan cedera dan mengoptimalkan manfaat kebugaran bersepeda. Pengabdian ini bertujuan menyelenggarakan penyuluhan bagi para pesepeda untuk langkah-langkah pencegahan di rumah sehingga dapat mengurangi angka kejadian nyeri. Adapun mitra pengabdian adalah komunitas sepeda Purnakarya Tangerang.. Kegiatan berupa penyuluhan terhadap faktor resiko, memberikan langkah-langkah pencegahan sebelum, saat dan  sesudab bersepeda dan strategi pengoptimalan tingkat kebugaran bersepeda. Luaran kegiatan adalah mitra dapat mengelola faktor resiko, langkah-langkah pencegahan, dan optimalisasi manfaat kebugaran olahraga bersepeda.
PENYULUHAN SLOW DEEP BREATHING UNTUK MENURUNKAN HIPERTENSI PADA KOMUNITAS LANSIA DI POSYANDU BANDULAN KOTA MALANG
Authors: Himmah Nur Atiqatul , Gamar Gamar , Multazam Ali
Published: October 2023

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tekanan darah tinggi yang sering terjadi pada lansia. Kejadian hipertensi di Indonesia sangat tinggi. Dengan adanya penyuluhan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan hipertensi sehingga dapat menurunkan angka kejadian hipertensi. Kegiatan penyuluhan dilaksanakan sebagai edukasi pada lansia tentang hipertensi seperti tanda gejala, cara mencegah serta cara menurunkan tekanan darah tinggi dengan latihan slow deep breathing yang dapat dilakukan di rumah masing-masing. Metode ini menggunakan promosi kesehatan tentang hipertensi kepada para lansia di posyandu Bandulan Kota Malang menggunakan media poster. Sebelum penyuluhan para lansia melakukan pengecekan tekanan darah terlebih dahulu, lalu lansia dikumpulkan untuk diberikan pretest tentang hipertensi lalu diberikan materi penyuluhan tentang hipertensi. Kemudian dilakukan demonstrasi slow deep breathing, diakhir kegiatan dilakukan post test dengan tanya jawab untuk mengukur pemahaman setelah pemberian materi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini didapatkan peningkatan pemahaman mengenai definisi, tanda dan gejala hipertensi dengan presentase sebelum penyuluhan 10% meningkat hingga mencapai 100%. Pemahaman mengenai pencegahan dan penyebab hipertensi didapatkan presentase sebelum penyuluhan 5% dan meningkat hingga 100%. Dan pada pemahaman tentang slow deep breathing exercise didapatkan sebelum penyuluhan 0% meningkat hingga 100%. Kegiatan ini meningkatkan pemahaman para lansia tentang hipertensi, lansia dapat memahami dan melakukan latihan pernapasan yaitu slow deep breathing untuk menunrunkan tekanan darah.
PENYULUHAN OBAT GENERIK, OBAT YANG TERJANGKAU DAN EFEKTIF UNTUK PERAWATAN KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Tuslinah Lilis , Al Anshari Miqdad Nurabdullah , Asopari Ilham Nurfadilah , Syundari Childa , Sauqi Naufal
Published: October 2023

Kabupaten Cilacap, yang berlokasi di Provinsi Jawa Tengah, merupakan daerah dengan jumlah penduduk yang signifikan. Meskipun demikian, pemahaman masyarakat terkait keamanan, kualitas, dan efektivitas obat generik masih memerlukan peningkatan. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini, sebuah kegiatan penyuluhan tentang obat generik diadakan khususnya untuk ketua RT dan RW di Desa Tarisi. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pemahaman kepada peserta mengenai manfaat, kualitas, dan harga terjangkau dari obat generik sebagai alternatif yang efektif dalam perawatan kesehatan. Metode yang diterapkan dalam kegiatan penyuluhan ini melibatkan ceramah, dengan evaluasi hasil penyuluhan dianalisis menggunakan statistik menggunakan metode Paired Sample T Test. Hasil analisis data melalui metode Paired Samples T Test mengindikasikan bahwa nilai Sig. (2-tailed) adalah 0,000 (<0,05), menunjukkan terjadinya peningkatan pemahaman dan pengetahuan peserta setelah kegiatan penyuluhan dilaksanakan. Dengan penyuluhan ini, peserta berhasil memperoleh pengetahuan yang lebih baik mengenai obat generik, termasuk manfaatnya, kualitasnya, serta harga yang lebih terjangkau dibandingkan dengan obat bermerk dan obat paten.
The Relationship between Intellectual Capital and Entrepreneurship in Private Higher Education Institutions in Benghazi – Libya
Authors: Alrafadi Khalad M. S.
Published: October 2023

The study aims to addressing and defining the concept of intellectual capital and its relation to entrepreneurship in business organizations. Also, to identify the reality of the performance of educational institutions in Benghazi and assess the level of interest in the requirements of the transition to the adoption of intellectual capital as one of the elements of important assets. In addition to reaching results that may help to achieve entrepreneurship for the study sample as well as provide a proposed vision for development. The study population included the members of the teaching staff of the medical colleges at the Libyan of Medical Sciences University for the period from December 2022 to February 2023. The data for this study were collected by distributing a questionnaire form on a random sample of the study population. The study variables included intellectual capital in its three components as an independent variable, and entrepreneurship as a dependent variable. The statistical program SPSS was also used to analyze the data obtained. The results showed that there is a statistically significant correlation between intellectual capital and entrepreneurship, which led to acceptance of the null hypothesis and rejection of the alternative hypothesis. The study also recommended expanding the study to include the other private universities in Libya, as well as conducting such studies to include Libyan business organizations. In addition, to employing intellectual capital components in business organizations more effectively, in order to enhance their positive impact in achieving entrepreneurship.
Simulation of Obstacle Avoidance Robots
Authors: Bello Mukhtar Ibrahim , Baballe Muhammad Ahmad
Published: October 2023

The first function of the system is to detect the presence of obstacles. When the user activates the system using the power ON/OFF switch, the Arduino microcontroller will read the data. When the ultrasonic sensor detects the presence of an obstacle in the process of moving forward, the robot will move backward. If the robot does not sense any obstacle, that is, if the distance between an obstacle and it is wide, it will then move forward again until it senses an obstacle before it stops. C programming is used for Arduino board applications to develop the program for the whole system's operation. There are three light-emitting diodes; the first one shows the amount of charge in the batteries, while the remaining two show that if the robot is moving forward, one of the two LEDs will be on, and if it is moving backward, one of the LEDs will also be on. There is also a power source unit that is used to charge the batteries used in the system.
An Analysis of the Role of Social Media on the Adoption of Internet Banking by University Students in Zimbabwe
Authors: Zimusi Linnet , Moyo Givemore , Kupfuwa Morelate , Murungu Collade , Matute Janet
Published: October 2023

The aim of the study was to analyse the role of social media on the adoption of internet banking by university students in Zimbabwe. The study adopted a sequential explanatory research design with the goal of using mixed research approach. Purposive sampling technique was adopted. A sample of 450 university students studying qualifications ranging from certificates to master degrees were selected from two (2) public universities and two (2) private universities in Zimbabwe. Data was gathered using questionnaires which were distributed to 450 university students. The study revealed, through a Chi Square test that there was a relationship between social media messages and videos on internet banking accessed by university students per day and adoption of internet banking by the university students. The study also found university students frequently check out videos on internet banking sent and uploaded on social media platforms by the banks. The study found that the effects of social media on adoption of internet banking by university students are that social media friends of the students have approved use of internet banking products, banks provide advice on internet banking using social media, videos and messages which are easy to understand, banks frequently give updates on internet banking issues using social media and banks also share latest technologies through social media. The study revealed that banks are slow at responding to internet banking queries raised by students in various social media platforms. The study recommends that banks should be very alert on social media and quickly respond to their customers’ messages. Banks should carry out some training online workshop for their clients who use Facebook so that they can understand the needs of the customers and make their products easy to understand.
Effect of an Educational Intervention Program on Improving Self Care Practices of Asthmatic Children
Authors: Abdel-Khalek Shaimaa Naeim Abdel-Rahman , Ouda Wafaa El-Sayed , Mohamed Manal Farouk
Published: October 2023

Background: Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, it is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent reversible airway obstruction leads to airway hyper reactivity, which causes the airways to narrow. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention program on improving self-care practices of asthmatic children. A quasi experimental study was utilized. The study was conducted at pediatric Emergency Department and pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Suez Canal University Hospitals. The study subject included purposive sample of school aged children (40) with their accompanying mothers. Two tools were used; A structured interview questionnaire sheet, and observational checklists to assess children's knowledge and self-care practices regarding bronchial asthma. Results: Regarding knowledge and self-care practices of the studied children about bronchial asthma, the results showed that all children had unsatisfied knowledge and self-care practices pre-test that improved at post and follow up intervention phase where most of them had either satisfied level or partial satisfied level. The study concluded that implementation of the educational intervention program improved knowledge of the studied children about bronchial asthma, enhanced self-care practices, reduced frequency of asthmatic attack and reduced school absence days. The study recommended continuous educational intervention program based on actual need assessment for improving self-care practices of asthmatic children.
ANALYSIS OF ACID MIXTURE COMPARISON ON THE PROCESS OF DESTRUCTION OF LEAD METAL (Pb) ON SAMPLE OF CARPET SHELL’S MEAT (Ruditapes variegatus)
Authors: Latupeirissa Jola , Hattu Nikmans , S. Pada Semuel , W. Soplanit Vonny
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT

 

Analysis of the acid mixture ratio in the lead (Pb) metal deconstruction process in carpet shell’s meat samples (Ruditapes variegatus). In the deconstruction agent HNO3 : HCl (1:3), the average lead metal concentration contained in sweet clam meat is 4.6305 ± 1.066 mg/kg and for the HNO3 : H2SO4 (3:1), the average lead metal concentration contained in the same sweet clam meat was 5.6516 ± 2.556 mg/kg. Statistical test results showed no significant difference in the dissolving power of the acid mixture HNO3 : HCl (1:3) and HNO3 acid mixture: H2SO4 (3:1) as seen from the p>0.005 value, so both the HNO3 acid mixture: HCl (1:3) and HNO3 acid mixture: H2SO4 (3:1) can be used to deconstruct Pb metal in sweet clam meat (Ruditapes variegatus) because there is no significant difference in the two acid mixtures.
USAGE METHODS AND IMPORTANCE OF PHRASAL VERBS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Authors: Gulistan Kakhkhorova
Published: October 2023

This article describes phrasal verbs that are often used in English speech. This article provides information on the origin of phrasal verbs. The ways of using phrasal verbs in English are explained through examples
CONFLICT BETWEEN MODERNIZATION AND TRADITIONAL VALUES IN ANITA RAU BADAMI'S TAMARIND MEM
Authors: Dr. Shravan R. Banasure
Published: October 2023

This research article explores the conflict between modernization and traditional values in Anita Rau Badamis novel, Tamarind Mem. The novel portrays the struggles faced by the protagonist, Kamini, as she navigates the clash between her traditional Indian upbringing and the modern world she encounters in Canada. As they settle into their new surroundings, they grapple with the challenges of preserving their traditional values while adapting to a new culture. Through an analysis of key themes, character development, and narrative techniques, this article aims to shed light on the complex interplay between modernization and traditional values in the novel.
KEY WORDS: modernization, traditional values, encounters, complex interplay.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE DETECTION THROUGH VOICE SIGNALS
Authors: Chittiprolu. Saranya  , Chittibomma. Sai Sindhu  , Ikkurthi. Chandi Priya  , Dantu. Swati  , Anne. Dhatri  , Alla. Kalavathi
Published: October 2023

The primary Parkinsons disease (PD) is a disorder of the central nervous system and about 89% of the people with PD suffering from speech and voice disorders. In this project, we adopted a dynamic feature selection based on fuzzy entropy measures for speech pattern classification of Parkinsons diseases. To investigate the effect of feature selection, XGBoost algorithm was applied to distinguish voice samples between PD patients and health people. The data set of this research is composed of voice signals from 195 people, 147 with Parkinsons disease and 48 healthy people.
The results show that various voice samples need different feature selection. We applied dynamic feature selection can get higher rate of classification accuracy than all features selected.
KEYWORDS: Parkinsons disease, linear discriminant analysis, similarity measure, fuzzy
Markowitz Portfolio Optimization Applied On Companies Listed On The Indonesia Stock Exchange LQ-45
Authors: Sukardi Hadi Ahmad , Sari Maya , Nugraha Nugraha , Purnamasari Imas
Published: October 2023

Optimisasi portofolio merupakan pendekatan yang sangat penting dalam pengelolaan investasi yang bertujuan untuk mencapai keseimbangan optimal antara risiko dan imbal hasil. Salah satu model optimisasi portofolio yang terkenal adalah Model Markowitz, yang dikembangkan oleh Harry Markowitz pada tahun 1952. Dalam artikel ini, kami menerapkan Model Markowitz pada perusahaan-perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia LQ-45, yang merupakan indeks yang mencakup 45 perusahaan terbaik di Indonesia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi portofolio yang optimal dengan tingkat risiko minimal atau tingkat pengembalian maksimal, berdasarkan data historis saham perusahaan-perusahaan yang terdaftar di LQ-45.

 

Abstract

Portfolio optimization is a very important approach in investment management that aims to achieve the optimal balance between risk and return. One of the well-known portfolio optimization models is the Markowitz Model, which was developed by Harry Markowitz in 1952. In this article, we apply the Markowitz Model to companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange LQ-45, which is an index that includes 45 of the best companies in Indonesia. The objective of this study is to identify the optimal portfolio with minimal risk or maximum return, based on historical stock data of companies listed in LQ-45.
Pengaruh Iklim Organisasi dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT Srikandi Inti Lestari Palembang
Authors: Hariansyah Kemas , Halin Hamid , Wulandari Try
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah iklim organisasi dan motivasi memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Srikandi Inti Lestari Palembang. Populasi yang digunakan di penelitian ini adalah karyawan PT Srikandi Inti Lestari Palembang sebanyak 62 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan uji analisis regresi linear berganda. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan untuk menguji variable pada penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan program IBM SPSS Statistics 20. Iklim Organisasi dan Motivasi memiliki pengaruh secara simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Namun secara parsial variable iklim organisasi tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan, namun variabel motivasi memiliki pengaruh secara parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan.

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The purpose of this study was to determine whether organizational climate and motivation have an influence on the performance of employees of PT Srikandi Inti Lestari Palembang. The population used in this study were 62 employees of PT Srikandi Inti Lestari Palembang. This study uses descriptive quantitative methods using multiple linear regression analysis tests. The data collection technique used in the study was a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used to test the variables in this study used multiple linear regression analysis using the IBM SPSS Statistics 20 program. Organizational Climate and Motivation have a simultaneous influence on employee performance. However, partially the organizational climate variable has no influence on employee performance, but the motivation variable has a partial influence on employee performance.
Cytotoxicity of bioactive compounds derived from cyanobacteria
Authors: Hussein Hanaa Ali , Khaphi Fatin L. , Saeed Zahra Kadhum
Published: October 2023

Cyanobacteria are rich in bioactive compounds that exhibit diverse biological activities, including antiproliferative, cytotoxic, and antineoplastic properties. Many of these compounds are currently being studied in clinical trials. In this paper, newly discovered bioactive compounds from various cyanobacteria species that have demonstrated anticancer effects against multiple cancer cell lines, such as apratoxin, symplostatin 1, bartolosides, caylobolide, bisebromoamides, carmaphycins, and anaenamides, are reviewed. At present, there are no clear guidelines on approving cyanobacteria-derived bioactive compounds for use in treating diseases. While it is not uncommon that the intake of these compounds is accompanied by side effects, investigations on these compounds should focus on increasing the safety and efficacy of the compounds, or at least tread a fine line between drug safety and effectiveness for cancer patients. This review overviews the efficacy and cytotoxicity of cyanobacteria-derived bioactive compounds, providing researchers insights into how to maximize the benefits of these compounds through research.
Strategi Komunikasi Interpersonal Tour Leader Dalam Meningkatkan Loyalitas Wisatawan (Studi Kinerja Tour Leader Permata Tour Lubuklinggau)
Authors: Rochmansyah Erwin , Adhrianti Lisa
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find out how the Interpersonal Communication Strategy of a Permata Tour Lubuklinggau Tour Leader with tourist group participants based on the Marketing mix including Product, Price, Place, Promotion to increase the sense of tourist loyalty. This study uses a qualitative approach, we explore information data in the field through in-depth interview techniques to 6 (six) informants based on their own perceptions, in addition to interviews we also conducted participant observations and other recorded documentation. The problem of this research is the extent to which the Interpersonal Communication Strategy of a Permata Tour Lubuklinggau Tour Leader regarding tourists who only use the services of a Permata Tour travel agency, and we found that there are Tour Leaders who do not master the interpersonal communication process well and their goals towards tourists. Based on these findings, we suggest efforts to optimize the performance of tour leaders to apply the basic concept of Hospitality/Excellent Service to tourists. In addition to these findings, we suggest that all Tour Leaders in leading a group of tourists should have carried out a competent test and have a Tour Leader certification from a tourism institution.
Tips Berdakwah Ala Generasi Millenial di Era 4.0
Authors: Marlia Hikmah Ayu , Kusuma Wardani Rama Wijawa , Chandra Alex , Yamin Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Millennials who rely on technology and still use ipads, smartphones, TVs, and so on. Every day makes social media a very important part of social connections. They spend more time a day with digital technology devices, as well as a variety of apps than they spend with their families, because of too much surfing in cyberspace, millennials often neglect the obligation to worship. The research method in this study is qualititative research method. Qualitative approach focuses on the general principles underlying the realization of a meaning of social symptoms in society. The object of analysis in qualitative approach is the meaning of social and cultural symptoms by using the culture of the community concerned to obtain an overview of a particular category. The study objectives of qualitative approach are patterns that apply as general principles that live in society.These symptoms are seen from a stand-alone unit in a round and complete unity. So qualitative approach is often referred to as holistic approach to a social symptom. First, preaching through psychological approach, psychological approach is very important to know which methods and processes of acceptance will be taken against the object of preaching through. Second, rhetorical approach, namely by conveying messages and advice through writing or directly such as questions and discussions preaching through examples of conscientiousness. Teenagers in today''s millennial era love to imitate someone they admire. Tips on preaching to millennials in the 4.1 era, namely by using psychological approaches, rhetorical approaches, through setting a good example, and through social media.
Penerimaan Ibu Rumah Tangga Terhadap Iklan Flash Sale Shopee Di Televisi Di Era Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Remon Remon
Published: October 2023

Changes in people's lifestyles in social interaction through the internet, especially in the economic field. The existence of physical distancing, social restrictions and the application of health protocols make people prefer to use the internet as a support for meeting the needs of daily life. The lifestyle that is felt by the community today is a consumptive lifestyle because of the large number of mass media that intervene in shaping the construction of a lifestyle in society. With the principle of Indonesian society that still adheres to a patriarchal ideology, of course placing women as someone who is easily influenced by the game of capitalism. Through this research, see how housewives accept the Shopee flash sale advertisement on television in the current pandemic era. This research uses reception analysis research method. The results of this study are women (housewives) are still used as objects and even targets of the capitalist industry with the acceptance of women towards consumer culture through online shopping consumptive behavior. Meanwhile, the media is still a tool used to become women as ideological objects.
Gerakan Dakwah Kyai Mardjan Melalui Nahdlatul Ulama Di Tambakrejo Bojonegoro
Authors: Amiliya Lina
Published: October 2023

Nahdlatul ‘Ulama is a jam’iyya diniyah wal-ijtima’iyah based on the teachings of Ahlussunnah wa Jama’ah which has the aim of continuing to provide direction for better change to community by broadcasting Islamic religious teachings that are in accordance with the Shari’ah. Therefore, Nahdlatul ‘Ulama can be a bridge to convey the values and teachings of the Islamic religion that is rahmatan lil ‘alamin. To achieve this goal, the proselytizer has an important role in its implementation. The methode used in this research is descriptive qualitative research with the type of field research. The primary data source of this reserach is an interview with Kyai Mardjan. While the collection technique using observation and interviews. The results of the reserach found from interviews with Kyai Mardjan as a da’i or da’wah mover, namely the da’wah movements carried out through Nahdlatul ‘Ulama have covered various aspects of life and have had a large impact or social change on the community, esppecially the Tambakrejo sub-district. The methods he uses vary widely, including the Fardiah method, the bil-Lisan method, the bil-Hal method, the bil-Hikmah method.
Relevansi Surat Edaran Menteri Agama Tentang Pedoman Pengeras Suara Di Masjid/Mushollah Dalam Mengimplementasikan Toleransi Umat Beragama Kota Lubuklinggau
Authors: Sauti Sapardi , Kesuma Wardani Rama Wijaya , Maliki Umar , Pudralisa Della
Published: October 2023

The issuance of a circular letter from the minister of religion regarding the rules for loudspeakers in mosques/mushollah indeed brings many positive and negative sides. Each resident has the choice to decide to admit or dismiss. This small-scale research is planned to find out and understand the fairness of issuing circulars from scholars regarding the rules for loudspeakers in mosques or rooms asking for God with the peculiarities experienced by non-Muslim community groups in the city of Lubuklinggau. Therefore, leading research is very important. The right exploration strategy for us to use in overcoming these problems is a subjective examination technique that puts forward interviews (interviews). From the consequences of our exploration, it is possible to reason that the circular letter of the religious pastor regarding the rules for amplifiers in the mosque/mushollah in the view of non-Muslim groups in Lubuklinggau is very relevant. less applicable. This is because there is only one respondent who feels helped by the circular letter. Meanwhile, 1 other respondent felt that the round had no impact, and surprisingly, 1 other reaction emphatically rejected it.