bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERAN DAN FUNGSI PARA PIHAK DALAM PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA DANAU TOBA DI KAWASAN HUTAN DENGAN TUJUAN KHUSUS AEK NAULI
Authors:   Pusat Standardisasi Instrumen Ketahanan Bencana dan Perubahan Iklim, Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5 Bogor, Jawa Barat, Ind, Parlinah Nunung , Sylviani Sylviani ,   Badan Riset Inovasi Nasional, Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 10 Jakarta, Indonesia, Djaenudin Deden , Septina Ane Dwi , Karlina Endang , Sumirat Bugi Kabul
Published: May 2023

The development of the Aek Nauli’s Forest Area with Special Purposes (KHDTK), as one of the national priority tourist sites in the Lake Toba catchment area, needs to be carried out in support of North Sumatra ecotourism. This study examines the roles and functions of the parties involved in ecotourism management’s development. Primary data were obtained from the results of discussions, FGD, and filling out questionnaires by respondents determined purposively from both government and community groups. The analysis was carried out using the stakeholder analysis method to determine the parties’ roles and functions. The study results indicate that the most interested and influential parties are KLHK, BP2LHK Aek Nauli, BBKSDA North Sumatra, and BOPDT. The Parties which have a low level of interest but have high influence are Bappenas, Kemenkomaritim, Kemenpar, Ministry of PUPR, Bappeda  North Sumatra, and Bappeda Simalungun Regency. The Parties with a high level of interest but low influence are the surrounding community, such as Pokdarwis (Kelompok Sadar Wisata), and cooperation (koperasi). The party that has a low level of interest and influence is PHRI. Coordination and communication are needed amongst the parties to carry out the national program in developing tourism priorities at KHDTK Aek Nauli correctly.
GÜNEY KORE’NİN STRATEJİK KÜLTÜRÜ BAĞLAMINDA ASEAN İLE BÖLGESEL GÜVENLİK İLİŞKİLERİ
Authors: TÜRKEL Sıla Selin
Published: May 2023

Asya bölgesi, Batılı ülkelerin ve ardından Japonya İmparatorluğu’nun sömürgelerinin öznesi olmuştur. Soğuk Savaş döneminde ise bölge ülkeleri büyük güçlerin mücadele alanı olmuştur. Asya bölgesinin iki farklı ucunda yer alan Kore Yarımadası ve Güneydoğu Asya, çatışma ve savaşlardan kaçınamamışlardır. Tarihsel süreçlerinde benzer acı deneyimlere sahip olan Kore Cumhuriyeti (Güney Kore) ve Güneydoğu Asya Ülkeleri Birliği (ASEAN) arasındaki ilişkiler 1990’ların başında başlar. Başta küçük ölçekli olan ilişkiler, bölgenin Asya Finansal Krizi’nin üstesinden gelme çabaları sırasında gelişme göstermiştir. Bu gelişmenin sonucu olarak sadece sosyal, siyasal ve ekonomi alanlarda değil bölgesel güvenlik konularında da farklı platformlarda iş birlikleri artırılmıştır. Moon Jae-in hükümeti döneminde ise, Yeni Güney Politikası (New Southern Policy/NSP) ASEAN-Güney Kore ilişkilerini geliştirmek için önemli bir girişim olarak kabul edilmiştir. Bu makalenin temel amacı; Güney Kore’nin tarihsel olarak şekillenen stratejik kültür unsurlarının, ASEAN ile kurduğu güvenlik ilişkilerindeki rolünü anlamaktır. Çalışmada, nitel araştırma yöntemleri kapsamında, Türkçe ve İngilizce akademik kaynaklar başta olmak üzere ikincil verilerden yararlanılmıştır. İlk olarak, Güney Kore’nin güvelik politikasını şekillendirmesinde etkili olan unsurlara değinilmiştir. İkinci bölümde, bölgesel bir örgüt olan ASEAN ve ASEAN’ın Asya bölgesinde barışın tesis edilmesine dair çabalarından bahsedilmektedir. Son olarak, Güney Kore ve ASEAN güvenlik ilişkileri stratejik kültür bağlamında tarihsel olarak incelenmiştir. Makale, Moon Jae-in hükümeti döneminde Güney Kore’nin tarihsel ve toplumsal tecrübelerinin gözetilerek Güneydoğu Asya ülkeleri ile güvenlik ilişkileri geliştirme çabasında olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Ancak bu tarihsel ve toplumsal tecrübeler, diğer bir ifade ile stratejik kültür unsurları, sadece Güney Kore için değil, aynı zamanda ASEAN için bölgesel güvenlik çabası olarak Seul yönetimi ile kurduğu ilişkinin nedenleri arasında olma potansiyeli taşımaktadır.
"Some Historical Realia in Russian and Romanian: Lexical and Phraseological Correspondences"
Authors:   West University of Timișoara, Gheltofan Daniela
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we advance a set of correspondences of Russian realia words (i.e. culture-specific items) in Romanian. These historical words will be part of a dictionary, together with about 200 realia units, arranged by categories: ethnographic realia, socio-political and administrative realia, geographical realia, and onomastic realia, addressed to young translators from Russian to Romanian, as well as to those interested in Russian culture.
Communication and Linguistic Competences for Middle Management: A Content Analysis of Job Advertisements
Authors:   Politehnica University Timișoara, Cernicova-Bucă Mariana
Published: May 2023

The paper analyzes the provisions regarding communication and linguistic skills, excerpted from job advertisements recruiting middle management leaders in Romania. Through a qualitative content analysis, this study approaches organizational requirement information to better understand the communication and linguistic competence description of the ideal candidate in industrial settings. Scholars, teachers, and practitioners need to constantly check the transformations and requirements on the labor market and showcase the competences developed by educational programs, especially of master’s degree programs. The key contribution of this paper is the presentation of “soft skills” in job advertisements, bridging the gap between academia and labor market expectations.
Le concept de médiation en langues et en traduction
Authors:   Politehnica University Timişoara, Pop Mirela-Cristina
Published: May 2023

L’article traite des acceptions du concept de médiation dans le domaine des langues et de la traduction, telles qu’elles se reflètent dans la littérature. Dans un premier temps, nous passons en revue les usages généraux et spécifiques du terme médiation. Dans un deuxième temps, nous proposons d’éclairer la signification du concept dans le domaine des langues en lui assignant les acceptions de forme de la communication entre langues et cultures et d’activité de communication langagière. Dans un dernier temps, nous traitons du concept de médiation en traduction comme forme de médiation écrite, comme activité de communication interlinguistique et interculturelle.
Interkulturelle Verhältnisse in Rumänien: Organisationen und Parteien der ethnischen Minderheiten
Authors:   Politehnica University Timișoara, Ruthner Andreea Rodica
Published: May 2023

Der Umgang mit der Vielfalt in Rumänien erfolgt integrativ. Die politische Auseinandersetzung mit der Minderheitenproblematik ist bemerkenswert, vor allem wenn wir die Tatsache in Betracht ziehen, dass Rumänien vor 1990 fast vierzig Jahre lang kommunistisch – und das heißt eigentlich in nationalistischer Gesinnung – regiert wurde. In den letzten 28 Jahren wurden sehr viele bedeutende Maßnahmen zugunsten der nationalen Minderheiten ergriffen und vor allem wurden eine Reihe von Regierungsorganisationen, die für das Bewahren der Rechte und der kulturellen Identität der Minderheiten zuständig sind, eingerichtet.
"Collocations as Manifestations of Sociolect and Idiolect in Religious Discourse. A Translation-Oriented Perspective"
Authors:   West University of Timișoara, Golea Marius , Pungă Loredana ,   West University of Timișoara
Published: May 2023

Being highly crystallized and ritualized, religious discourse may appear to always display very specific, well-defined characteristics. In this paper, we briefly touch upon ideolects and sociolects to bring to the fore the idea that there are contexts in which this type of discourse loses its rigidity in favour of more creative means of expression. Collocations are discussed against this idea, while taking a translation-oriented perspective on them.
Understanding Technical and Scientific Translation: A Genre-based Approach
Authors:   Politehnica University Timişoara, Dejica Daniel
Published: May 2023

In the recent past, 30 or 40 years ago, the terms technical and scientific were used interchangeably when discussing about communication, texts, terms, vocabulary or writing. Due mainly to this reason, the lines separating technical and scientific translation became increasingly blurred and little or no distinction was made between the two terms; as such, technical and scientific translation was regarded as one type of LSP translation. Using genre knowledge, in this article we show that technical translation and scientific translation can and should be treated separately, as two distinct types of LSP translation, for both educational and research purposes. We present two genre-based models for setting-up the technical and scientific curricula, aimed at familiarising students with these inter-related, yet different types of LSP translation, and which can also be used as starting points for research in these two fields.
Chemical Risk in Hospitals: An Overview of Monitoring Strategies and International Regulatory Practical Concerns
Authors:   Research Scholar, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal., Jana Soumen , Chakraborty Debarati
Published: May 2023

Chemical risk in hospital settings is an increasing worry that health professionals and regulatory bodies must address on a daily basis. Chemical risk exposure varies depending on the hospital department and can result from a variety of causes, including the use of sterilizing agents, disinfectants, detergents, solvents, heavy metals, toxic medications, and anesthetic gases. Strengthening preventative methods and continuously monitoring the presence and level of potentially harmful compounds in employees (biological monitoring) and working surroundings (environmental monitoring) may minimize the risk of exposure and contamination dramatically. The goal of this article is to provide an overview of the current international legislation, the chemical pollutants to which medical and paramedical staff are mostly exposed, and the techniques devised to combat them. Key Word: Risk assessment; Occupational medicine; Environmental monitoring; Biological monitoring; Sampling techniques
Makna Perjumpaan Allah dengan Hagar dan Janda di Sarfat untuk Mengkritik Stigma tentang Janda
Authors: Mosooli Ermin Alperiana , Baali Mardian
Published: May 2023

Janda dalam masyarakat pada umumnya seringkali mendapatkan stigma yang cenderung menempatkan mereka sebagai obyek seksual, memberi label amoral, penggoda, dan berbahaya karena berpotensi merebut suami orang. Stigma seperti ini membatasi ruang gerak perempuan janda mulai keterbatasan ruang untuk bersosialisasi hingga sampai pada kesulitan untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan. Kisah Hagar dan janda di Sarfat dalam Alkitab menggambarkan kepedulian Allah kepada kesulitan hidup mereka sebagai janda. Allah hadir dalam hidup mereka dan memberikan jalan keluar sehingga mereka bisa melanjutkan hidup dengan baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan menggali makna perjumpaan Allah dengan Hagar dan janda di Sarfat dan manfaatnya untuk mengkritik stigma tentang janda yang hidup di masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka. Hasil yang ditemukan: 1) perjumpaan Allah dengan Hagar dan janda di Sarfat memberikan jalan keluar bagi keduanya untuk keluar dari kesulitan dan melanjutkan hidup mereka dengan baik; 2) makna perjumpaan Allah dengan Hagar dan janda di Sarfat bertentangan dengan stigma yang hidup di masyarakat tentang janda karena stigma membatasi ruang gerak janda untuk keluar dari kesulitan dan melanjutkan kehidupan mereka.
Influence of advertising on Abuja women’s choices of e-commerce platforms
Authors:   Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Okiyi Godswill O , Odionye Chinwe ,   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State., Emetumah Fatimah ,   Federal Polythechnic, Nekede, Owerri., Awobamise Ayodeji O. ,   Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda
Published: May 2023

Evolution and dynamic penetration of the Internet provided radical paradigm shifts in different aspects of life. Such sectors include, but are not limited to education, health, governance, marketing among others. E-Commerce platforms or online marketing are among significant beneficiaries of the exponential growth of users of the Internet. Taking advantage of the various features of the Internet, e-marketers use strategies, including advertising to attract and persuade their target customers. This study sought to know the influence advertising exerts on women who live in Abuja to choose specific e-Commerce platforms for their online purchases. Theories used to underpin the study are Technological Determinism theory and AIDA Formula. Using Dusick Online Sampling Calculator, an approximate of 384 females were stratified among women in Wuse, Gwarimpa and Garki areas of AMAC, to harvest data out of an estimated population of 1.75m women, resident in Abuja. A multi-stage sampling approach was adopted for the study, and tools used to gather data were the Questionnaire and FGD. ANOVA was used to measure the extent advertising influences patronage of E-platforms by respondents. It was revealed that advertising played a significant role in determining respondents’ choice of online malls, while other variables contributed to pull customers to specific E-platforms. It is recommended that e-marketers adopt a holistic marketing communications approach, and use proper audience and positioning strategies to attract right customers to their e-platforms.
The nature, elements, areas and methods of philosophical research in education: a call to intellectual order in Nigeria
Authors:   Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria, Sulyman Abdulganiy Aremu , Eliasu Surajudeen Ajao ,   University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

In Nigeria, philosophy of education is viewed as inferior to empirical sciences of natural and social domains due to their successes and their styles of investigating the truths through sense experience/observation, statistical analysis, hypotheses testing and experiments, the cause-effect phenomena, the problem-solving and useful products of sciences such as medical discoveries, information and communication technology, and many more. Sciences have been rated high that many people in the learning institutions would believe that empirical research approach is the only research method that can lead to the acquisition of knowledge and would try to limit philosophers to the method not technically theirs. However, philosophical research approach in philosophy of education, which involves logical and critical reasoning, has also been validated and proven by its advocates to be an authentic source of knowledge. To disclaim a source of knowledge in favour of another is like claiming that it is only 3 and 3 can equal 6 or it is like saying there is only one entry to a central city in a country. In order to make a call to an intellectual order regarding this misleading assertion by scientists, this paper defended philosophical research in education as authentic and applicable to life
A lexico-pragmatic analysis of the inaugural speech of Nigerian speaker of house of representatives
Authors:   Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda, Akinkurolere Susan Olajoke
Published: May 2023

Studies abound on language and politics in Nigeria. Indeed, the nexus between the two central terms can never be overemphasized. It is noteworthy that although various studies abound on political speeches, the speeches of Nigerian Speakers of House of Representatives have not received much attention. Hence, this study intends to provide an elaborate analysis of the Inaugural speech of Nigerian Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2011, Rt Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, through lexical cohesion theory, to demonstrate the inherent lexical choices as devices deployed to perform accentuation, which is primarily and traditionally, as a pragmatic function. The lexical choices made by the speaker demonstrated him as a politician who has employed the choices to achieve pragmatic functions to fulfil social functions.
Factors affecting diplomatic means of conflict resolution in South Sudan
Authors:   Victoria University, Kampala, Uganda, Katumba Daniel Isaac
Published: May 2023

The study was conducted in order to establish the factors that affect diplomatic means of conflict resolution in South Sudan. The research was carried out through a cross-sectional and survey research design, and obtained relevant data from 78 respondents. The researcher found out that successful peace building activities create an environment supportive of self-sustaining. Since South Sudan is prone to internal and conflicts from without, there is need for routine practice of negotiations and mediations so that there is limited impact of ultravires activities such as fighting. Good governance is accountable, participatory, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive and follows the rule of law. The study recommends that South Sudan must maintain good diplomatic relations with Sudan government because of cultural-historical links shared from the era of Nubia both in short term and long term.
Benefits of using diplomatic means of conflict resolution in South Sudan
Authors:   Victoria University, Kampala, Uganda, Katumba Daniel Isaac
Published: May 2023

The study was conducted in order to establish the benefits of using diplomatic means of conflict resolution in South Sudan. The research was carried out through a cross-sectional and survey research design, and obtained relevant data from 78 respondents. The researcher found out that the use of diplomatic approach in handling political differences has been systematically handled through negotiations and mediated talks. This has enabled the conclusion of peace treaties between the warring factions within the SPLA/M that is SPLA/M and SPLA/M-IO. This has helped to keep the fighting forces. Diplomacy is vital in the promotion and sustenance of good governance, peace and tranquility in the country. The researcher recommended that South Sudan should maintain cordial working relations with regional peace brokers, mainly IGAD, East African Community (EAC), South African Development Community, Nile Basin Initiative and others in order to proliferate regional corporation and peace. This will guarantee peace and stability in the country for future political, social and economic prosperity.
Energy poverty and economic development in Nigeria: empirical analysis
Authors:   University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria, Aigheyisi Oziengbe Scott , Oligbi Blessing Ose ,   Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

In consideration of Nigeria’s low access to electricity which has consistently been below 60% for nearly three decades, the study examines the development effect of energy poverty in the country. The S-estimation method of the robust least squares estimator was employed for analysis of annual time series data spanning the period from 1990 to 2017. The study finds that energy poverty adversely affects the nation’s economic development, implying that improved access to electricity is development-enhancing. Domestic investment and labour force are also found to be crucial development factors in the country. However, FDI inflows, trade openness and currency depreciation are found to have adversely affected the development of the nation’s economy, highlighting the (low) extent of preparedness of the country for the vagaries of globalization. In view of the empirical evidence, to enhance the development of the nation’s economy (and the standard of living therein), the study recommends expansion of rural and urban electrification; reduction of electricity tariffs; design and implementations of policies and programmes to encourage domestic investment; labour force development; import controls and export promotion; prevention of excessive depreciation of the domestic currency; and implementation of appropriate FDI policies to mitigate its adverse effects on development
Determinants of life expectancy in Nigeria: does agricultural productivity matter?
Authors:   University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria, Aigheyisi Oziengbe Scott
Published: May 2023

The paper examines the effects of agricultural productivity and other economic factors on life expectancy in Nigeria. The ARDL approach to cointegration and error correction modelling is employed for analysis of annual time series data spanning the period from1981-2016. The study finds that improvement in agricultural productivity enhances life expectancy in the short in, but adversely affects it in the long run. It also finds that inflation and unemployment adversely affect life expectancy in the short- and long-run. The short-run effect of real per capita income is found to be negative (an indication of uneven distribution of income), while the long run effect is also negative, but statistically not significant. The effects of exchange rate and government recurrent education-expenditure on life expectancy are neither significant in the short- nor in the long-run. Health expenditure positively affects life expectancy in the short run and in the long run. Based on these findings, the study recommends that though agricultural productivity enhances life expectancy in the short run in Nigeria, yet it should be cautiously pursued in a way that it is not detrimental to the industrial (especially, manufacturing) sector as this could have adverse consequences for life expectancy in the long run. There is also need to raise awareness campaigns on proper nutrition to control intake of high calorie and high cholesterol foods as a result of expansion in food production arising from improvement in agricultural productivity. Efforts should also be made by the government to address the unemployment problem and bring inflation under control. In addition, there is need for government to increase budgetary allocation to the health sector.
An appraisal of the roles of regulatory authorities on external audit quality in the Nigerian deposit money banks
Authors:   Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Nigeria, Oladejo M.O , Yinus S.O. ,   Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda., Sanni Tajudeen ,   Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Published: May 2023

Evidence from literature shows that different studies have been carried out on regulatory authorities’ role in audit quality and user confidence on the financial statement of corporate organizations in which financial institution is not excluded in the developed countries but empirical evidence from developing countries contexts like Nigeria is inadequate. In light of this, this research paper evaluates regulatory authorities’ roles at improving external audit quality and Users Confidence in financial information in the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks. The study used primary data obtained through a structured questionnaire administered on sampled banks investor in the stock exchange market. A total of two hundred and ten (210) copies of the questionnaire were distributed. One hundred and sixty (160) were returned and found useful for study representing 76% of the total questionnaire distributed. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics like table, frequency, percentage, and mean ranking. Findings from the result of analysis (86;403;3.86;4.03) indicate that the imperatives of regulatory environments at improving audit quality except that FRCN had not been most effective in discharging those responsibilities expected to improve audit quality assurance in the Nigerian Deposits Money Banks. The study concludes that regulatory authorities exert influence on audit quality and the major regulatory environmental variables of audit quality include mandatory rotation of audit tenure, compliance with IFRS, and restriction of non-audit services. The study suggests that regulatory authorities in Nigeria be made to discharge their duties of enforcing and monitoring compliance with regulatory framework and policy guidelines that promote audit ethical conduct.
Water scarcity measurement in the Yobe region of Nigeria
Authors:   Yobe State University, Nigeria, Baba-Adamu Muhammed , Jajere Ibrahim Ahmed ,   Federal University Gashu’a, Yobe State, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT Water is an indispensable natural resource, critical to human well-being, socio-economic activities and development, access to which is a human right that guarantees poverty reduction. Despite the importance of water to mankind, rural areas often suffer the most of water scarcities that have been attributed to various characteristics and dispositions. However, the statistical indices developed and used for the measurement of the domestic water scarcity were highly inappropriate and fall short of depicting the actual picture of the situation. Thus, this study measured the rural households’ susceptibility to water scarcity using WSVI and the basic descriptive statistics. The mixed data for the study were primarily collected through a household survey on water availability and demand, whereas relevant research works and reports were reviewed as secondary data sources. Findings show hand dug-wells, boreholes and surface water bodies as the sources of water that the households depend upon for daily supplies – the service for which remained on women and girls. The WSVI computations revealed that the overwhelming majority of the studied households were experiencing high to acute water scarcities. Thus, the study recommends increased investments in the rural water supply sector, which would also reduce the socio-economic conditions on the population. The YSWSSP which has been highlighted with data inadequacies should be critically strengthened to enhance effective rural water service. Additionally, pieces of training to strengthen the methods of adaptation to water scarcity used by the households have been suggested
Language and political commitment: a pragmatic analysis of President Muhammadu Buhari’s june 12 inaugural democracy day speech
Authors:   Rufus Giwa Polythecnic, Owo, Nigeria, Ogidan Olajide Felix , Kumuyi Olubamiji Omojola ,   Rufus Giwa Polythecnic, Owo, Nigeria, Kumuyi Bolanle Bukola ,   Rufus Giwa Polythecnic, Owo, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

Political discourses all over the world and among scholars have assumed different linguistic impetus. Language and political intrigues are inseparable concepts among the electorates and the elected political office holders in any society. Hence, this research work was conducted to identify the speech act features of President Muhammadu Buhari’s June 12 inaugural democracy day speech. The paper explored the pragmatic functions of locution, illocution and perlocutionary acts in the speech. It adopted the theoretical framework of Speech Act as propounded by J.L. Austin (1962) and modified by John Searle in his classification, (1969). It further looked at specific illocutionary acts that were used in the speech; they include assertives (31%), directives (10%), expressives (11%), commissives (46%) and declaratives (02%). Thus, the analysis proved further that the illocutionary acts performed by Mr. President showed the preponderance use of commissive and assertives acts which were mostly used to convince, assert, explain, persuade and command the listeners to certain actions. This goes a long way in showing commitment to building a better nation. The result showed that politicians rely extensively on statements or speeches using commissive acts to achieve their political ambitions before, during and after electioneering campaigns. Needed to be said at this juncture, is the fact that illocutionary acts play significant roles in political speeches across the world
Effect of fair value accounting on earnings quality of Nigeria deposit money banks
Authors:   Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Olaoye Festus Oladipupo , Ibukun-Falayi Owoola Rekiat ,   Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

The effect of fair values on the earnings quality of selected banks in Nigeria is the main thrust of this work. To achieve this, the relationship between fair values and earnings quality was examined to determine its nature, and the effect of fair value adoption on earnings quality. Ten banks were purposively selected for the study using the data on their annual financial statements for period, 2012- 2016, for analyses. The dependent variable is earnings quality (EQ), proxied by predictability (PRED) of earnings; while the independent variables are fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI), log of total asset values (SIZE) and leverage (LEV). Employing ex-post facto research design using the panel data regression and correlation tests for analyses. The results showed that all the independent variables (FVTOCI, SIZE and LEV) have significant relationship with the dependent variable (EQ). The F-statistic, 0.000070 is significant at 5% level of significance. The adjusted R2 indicated that about 49.61% variation in the EQ is as a result of FVTOCI, SIZE and LEV. The remaining 50.39% variation is due to variables not reflected in this model. It is recommend that management of banks should consider the state of the stock market and the economic climate while adopting fair value., Financial Statement regulators need to be forthcoming on conditions that favour the application of fair values in order not to impair earnings quality of banks
Opportunities and Skills needed for Effective Enterprising in Industrial and Consumer Electronics
Authors:   Department of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology,  Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, YISA S N , SABA T M ,   Department of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology,  Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

The rate of unemployment in Nigeria calls for a drastic and effective approach and solution. The study sought to identify the opportunities and skills needed for effective entrepreneurship in industrial and consumer electronics. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The study's sole instrument was a questionnaire. The population of the study was made up of 100: 28 electrical and electronic lecturers in tertiary institutions in Niger State, 8 electrical and electronic workshop personnel, and 64 electronics technicians in Niger State. All the lecturers and workshop personnel were used while propulsive sampling techniques were used to select the 64 electronics technicians in Niger State. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while ANOVA was used to analyze the hypotheses to determine whether they were significant at the (P .05) level. The findings that emerged, among others, are that there are a lot of entrepreneurship opportunities available in industrial and consumer electronics, and there are a lot of skills needed by industrial and consumer electronics entrepreneurs. There are no significant differences between the mean responses of lecturers, workshop personnel, and electronics technicians on the entrepreneurship opportunities in industrial and consumer electronics in Niger State. The following recommendations were made, among others: There should be more awareness of the entrepreneurial opportunities in industrial and consumer electronics, and there should be training and retraining for those who wish to be involved in electronics entrepreneurship.
STUDENTS’ PREFERENCE FOR USING AUGMENTED REALITY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING A CONCEPT IN COMPUTER STUDY
Authors:   College of Education, Open and  Distance Learning, KIU, Uganda, Adewusi Michael Adelani , Odekeye Tokunbo ,   2Osun State University Department of Educational Technology, Osun, Nigeria, Kazibwe Sophia ,   Kampala International University Department of Political and administrative studies, Kampala, Uganda
Published: May 2023

Augmented reality (AR) has come a long way since it was previously only shown in science fiction films; it is now widely employed in the educational sector as well. The educational industry should not fall behind in the use of augmented reality to improve student teaching and learning. In addition, a few published studies have studied the use of AR in education, but the majority of these studies have not focused on content creation or the long-term impact of augmented reality on the respondents. This research is intended to fill a gap in the existing literature. The initiative is significant to the extent that understanding these areas is a useful indicator of what teachers and other stakeholders can do to improve the situation. The purpose of the study was to (a) determine whether there were any significant gender or academic qualification inequalities among respondents, and (b) determine how AR affected their learning process. A total of 76 students, 36 males and 40 females, participated in the study. Over ninety percent of the students surveyed in the study said that the augmented materials effectively communicated teaching and were beneficial to them. In addition, females (N = 40, mean = 29.35, SD = 3.13) showed a more positive outlook on the application of augmented reality than males. In addition, students with a higher level of education were more enthusiastic about the application of augmented reality.
Retention Learning of Students in Machine Language: What can Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) do?
Authors:   College of Education, Open and  Distance Learning, Kampala, Uganda, Adewusi Michael Adelani , Odekeye Tokunbo ,   Osun State University Department of Educational Technology, Osun, Nigeria, Undiyaundeye Florence A. ,   University of Calabar, Calabar Department of Early Childhood Education and Counselling, Egbowon Silas Eniola ,   Lagos State University Department of Educational Technology, Lagos State, Nigeria, Rahman Mukaila Alade ,   Lagos State University Department of Computer Science, Lagos State, Nigeria, Akindoju Olugbenga Gabriel ,   Lagos State University Department of Computer Education, Lagos State, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to determine the difference between (a) the retention of information by students taught machine learning using the culturo-techno-contextual approach (CTCA) and the lecture method; (b) the retention of information by male and female students taught machine learning using CTCA; and (c) the interaction effects of gender and the teaching methods on the retention of information by students taught machine learning using CTCA and lecture. Adopted learning ideas include Vygotsky's theory of constructivism, Ausubel's philosophy of meaningful learning, and the philosophical framework of the CTCA. This study employed sequential explanatory mixed methodologies and a quasi-experimental research methodology. A total of 138 learners in senior secondary II participated in the study. The reliability of the Machine Language Achievement Test (MLAT) was determined using the split-half method, which yielded a Spearman-Brown coefficient of 0.80. There is a statistically significant difference in method of teaching [F (1, 137) = 111.61; p<0.05], which was in favour of the CTCA group (experimental). There is no statistically significant difference in the gender of the students in the experimental group [F (1, 137) = 0.08; p > 0.05]. The interaction effect of methods and gender is not statistically significant [F (1, 137) = 1.61; p = 0.21]. We therefore encouraged and suggested that secondary school computer studies teachers should utilise CTCA in order to improve student learning.
Analisis Bauran Pemasaran Terhadap Tahu Adibah Di Desa Sibalaya Barat
Authors: Nanda Alief Yudha Gunawan  , Muh. Ali Murad  , Risnawati Risnawati
Published: May 2023

Analysis of the marketing mix and the development strategy of the tofu agro-industry in Sibalaya Barat village. The research method used is a survey. The research respondents consisted of owners, employees, consumers, and the West Sibalaya village industrial office. The results showed that the marketing mix applied by the tofu industry at household, medium, and large scale for product mix, price, place, and promotion was different. The internal environment of the tofu industry consists of products, management, funding, human resources, business location, and marketing, while the external environment consists of economic, social and cultural, technology, competitors, government policies and consumers. The strategy for the development of the tofu agro-industry for medium and large households is the development of tofu production on a large scale because it is of interest to some people.
Pengaruh Harga Dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Wardah Di Hasanah Mart Air Haji
Authors: Sindi Gufina Sari  , Afriyeni Afriyeni
Published: May 2023

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of price and product quality on purchasing decisions (studies on Wardah cosmetic products at Hasanah Mart Air Haji). This type of research is quantitative research with multiple linear regression data analysis. The sample of this research is consumers of Hasanah Mart wardah products at Hasanah Mart. Samples were taken by accidental sampling technique. The number of respondents 91 people. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The variables in this study are the independent variables, namely price (X₁) and product quality (X₂) and the dependent variable (Y), namely purchasing decisions. From the calculation of the t test, it can be seen that for price (X₁) the large t-count value of t-table is 3.988 > 0.677 and a significant value is 0.000 <0.05, so the conclusion is that the hypothesis can be accepted or proven true for the price variable (X₁). So it can be stated that there is a negative and significant influence between price and purchase decision. While the t test for product quality (X₂) the value of t count is large from t table 4.076 > 0.677 and a significant value is 0.000 <0.05 , so the conclusion is that the hypothesis is also accepted for the product quality variable (X₂). So it can be stated that there is a positive and significant influence between product quality and purchasing decisions. The variable that has the most influence on purchasing decisions is perceived price, so companies can maintain prices that are quite affordable and continue to make the latest innovations in order to increase purchasing decisions for Wardah cosmetic products.
الاختلاف في اللغة: الفروق الاكثر شيوعا بين لغة الذكور والاناث
Authors: Yasmine Falih Ahmed
Published: May 2023

يسلط هذا البحث الضوء بشكل اساسي على الاختلافات بين اللغة والجنس، علاوة على ذلك فانه يعرض الاختلاف من وجهات النظر الصوتية والنحوية والمفردات في استخدام اللغة بين الذكور والإناث. كما نعلم أن اللغة هي أداة أو وسيلة اتصال يمكن للبشر استخدامها للتعبير عن أفكارهم ومشاعرهم ومشاركة أفكارهم. لذلك فإن الاختلاف الأكثر بروزًا بين البشر هو الاختلافات بين الجنسين. يختلف الذكور عن الإناث في حالتهم الفسيولوجية والنفسية، ولهما سمات جنسية خاصة بهما من حيث استخدام اللغة. في هذا البحث تم التحقق من العديد من الاختلافات والأسباب التي تكمن وراء الاختلافات في استخدام اللغة بين طلاب الدراسات الاولية في كلية خاصة في بغداد حيث تم إرسال استبيان إلكتروني إلى ثمانية وثمانين طالبًا لغرض الحصول على إجاباتهم. لقد تبين أن هؤلاء الطلاب لديهم العديد من الأسباب فيما يخص الاختلافات اللغوية بين الذكور والإناث.
Primer reporte de leucismo en Tapirus pinchaque (Perissodactyla, Tapiridae)
Authors: Nivelo-Villavicencio Carlos , Rodas Fabián
Published: May 2023

El leucismo es una anomalía que afecta la distribución de melanina y se ha reportado en varios grupos de mamíferos. En este trabajo damos a conocer el primer registro de esta condición en un ejemplar de Tapirus pinchaque registrado en el Parque Nacional Río Negro-Sopladora, provincia de Morona Santiago, Ecuador. Los reportes de la presencia de esta anomalía son de importancia para la conservación debido a la necesidad de conocer los factores que la causan y la implicación que tienen en la ecología de las especies. Leucism is an anomaly that affects melanin distribution and has been reported in several groups of mammals. In this report, we present the first record of this condition in a specimen of Tapirus pinchaque, from Río Negro-Sopladora National Park in the province of Morona Santiago, Ecuador. Reports of the presence of this anomaly are important for conservation due to the need for discovery of the factors that cause it and the implication that it has for the ecology of the species.
Dos décadas de avistamientos del elefante marino del sur en Ecuador: recomendaciones para el manejo de pinnípedos vagabundos
Authors: Rosero R. Patricia , Alava Juan José
Published: May 2023

El elefante marino del sur es el pinnípedo más grande del mundo; tiene un comportamiento de dispersión y presenta largos movimientos migratorios en los océanos en busca de presas en las áreas de alimentación y zonas de hábitat idóneo. En este estudio recopilamos y analizamos los registros de su presencia en Ecuador entre 1998 y 2020. Realizamos entrevistas, revisiones bibliográficas y visitas a ciertos sitios de registro. Registramos 15 individuos en las provincias de Los Ríos, Guayas, Galápagos y Esmeraldas. La presencia de estos individuos probablemente está relacionada con anomalías térmicas oceánicas causadas por eventos de El Niño-Oscilación del Sur y La Niña, que bien pueden haber modificado el movimiento y dispersión de esta especie fuera de su rango de distribución normal. Los avistamientos de M. leonina en Ecuador corresponden a individuos en reposo y todos abandonaron sus sitios de descanso días después de su arribo. Solo en una ocasión, un macho subadulto reportado en julio de 2019 en la provincia de Los Ríos, permaneció durante 13 días, lo que forzó a las autoridades a sedarlo y transportarlo vía terrestre hasta el puerto de Posorja. En este estudio proponemos recomendaciones para el correcto manejo de estos pinnípedos vagabundos a Ecuador.
Mediating effect of moral sensitivity on the relationship between nursing professionalism and ethical decision-making confidence in nursing students
Authors: Kang Bae-Hwa , Cho Hye-Young
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to confirm the relationship between nursing students’ nursing professionalism and ethical decision-making confidence, and to clarify the mediating effect of moral sensitivity which has a mutual influence on nursing professionalism and ethical decision-making confidence.Methods: The data collection for this study was conducted from January 23 to February 1, 2021 with junior and senior nursing students enrolled in five nursing departments in two regions. The data collected in this study were analyzed using the IBM SPSS statistics version 23.0 program.Results: Through this study, it was found that nursing professionalism (β=.47) and moral sensitivity (β=.32) acted as important influencing factors on the ethical decision-making confidence of nursing students, with an explanatory power of 31.2%. In addition, it was confirmed that there was a partial mediating effect of moral sensitivity in the relationship between the nursing professionalism and ethical decision-making confidence of nursing students, and the mediating effect coefficient of moral sensitivity was .16.Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it is suggested to prepare a plan to increase ethical decision-making confidence and moral sensitivity when planning interventions to improve nursing professionalism in nursing students.
Genetic variation of pest fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in different landscapes in Bogor
Authors: Fahmi Fajrin , Kusumah R Yayi Munara , Buchori Damayanti
Published: May 2023

Spodoptera frugiperda is an invasive pest from the American continent that attacks corn (Zea mays) and rapidly invaded Africa and Asia. Two main factors that support migration and population distribution of this species are suitable habitats and human activities. To date, two genetic strains of S. frugiperda have been found in corn in Indonesia: the corn strain (CS) and the rice strain (RS). The most accurate gene markers to detect these strains are COI and Tpi, which are located in mitochondria and Z chromosome. This study aims to determine the existing strains of S. frugiperda and their distribution in various landscapes in Bogor Regency. The research was conducted from July 2020 to December 2021 in Bogor, West Java. Sampling of S. fungiperda was carried out from corn plants in Leuwisadeng, Pamijahan1, Pamijahan2, Kemang, Tenjolaya, Dramaga, Cigombong, Cijeruk, Tamansari, and Ciomas. Larval samples were collected and preserved using 96% ethanol, followed by DNA extraction, DNA amplification, electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing. Distribution data were analyzedusing QGIS and Google Earth Pro programs, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 22. Sequence data were edited using GeneStudio, aligned using ClustalW in BioEdit, and the phylogeny tree was reconstructed using the neighbor-joining method (bootstrap 1000x) using MEGA X. The obtained sequences were compared with sequences from the GenBank® database. The results showed the presence of two distinct strains of COI (COI-CSh4 and COI-RS) and one strain of Tpi (Tpi-C) in Bogor. The study found no relationship between  thelandscape structure and genetic variation of S. frugiperda.
Land-use changes and their impact on land degradation in the context of sustainable development of the Polish Western Carpathians during the transition to free-market economics (1986-2019)
Authors: Bucała-Hrabia Anna
Published: May 2023

The objective of this study was to analyse land use and land cover in three catchments of the Polish Western Carpathians, using good practice guidance for estimating land degradation in the context of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Orthophotomap analysis indicates that the vast majority of changes, especially those related to the withdrawal of agriculture, have resulted in land improvement. Relatively minor changes leading to land degradation were associated with pressure from increasing population due to settlement development as well as the conversion of forested areas into grassland. The latter was dominant in the higher mountain catchments.
Przestrzenne cechy transgranicznej współpracy turystycznej w regionie Morza Bałtyckiego = Spatial features of cross-border tourist cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region
Authors: Cerić Denis
Published: May 2023

This article aims to explain where the cross-border tourism cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) can be observed, and its specifical aim is to answer the research question: What are the spatial characteristics of cooperation in cross-border tourism projects in the Baltic Sea Region? Using the methods of spatial analysis in GIS, statistical methods and analysis of project documents, synthetic research was carried out on the cooperation of beneficiaries of tourism projects under the Interreg IV A, B and C programs in the BSR. The spatial nature of this cooperation was presented in a descriptive and cartographic form, taking into account the locations of beneficiaries, budgets, roles in the project, concentration, connections and topics of their cooperation. Although the empirical study presented below is limited only to tourism cooperation under the EU-funded Interreg IV program in the BSR, it is one of the first studies on cross-border cooperation between entities separated by a sea border in general, as well as one of the first synthetic studies on projects from different levels of European Union funding in the Interreg program (A, B and C), which cover a larger area of research. Cooperation is measured by number and distance of the relations between the beneficiaries. Comparison of the number of implemented projects related to tourism, the number of beneficiaries, the average amount of beneficiaries' budgets and their concentration showed diametrical differences in the region between its western and eastern parts. It can therefore be said that the "Iron Curtain" is still visible, which in the second half of the 20th century divided the south-eastern part of the Baltic Sea from its north-western part