bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Academic Integrity among Graduate Studies Students at the University of Jordan during the Period of Distance E-Learning in Light of the Corona Pandemic and in Light of Selected Variables
Authors: Mashaqbeh Safa Mohammed , Anati Jehad Mohammed
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to identify academic integrity and academic motivation for Graduate studies students at the University of Jordan.it shows the impact level of the academic motivation and academic achievement in the academic integrity. To achieve the purpose of this study we have chosen a stratified random sample consisted of (500) students including (179) males and (321) female students from under-graduate students at university of Jordan registered in the first semester of academic year (2020/2021) in the program master and doctoral degrees in various Humanitarian, scientific and medical colleges, the data needed to answer the study questions were collected by applying two measures Academic integrity (AIQ) and Achievement motivation, the student's GPA were considered a measure of achievement. The results of the study showed that the under-graduate students at university of Jordan have high levels of academic integrity and have medium academic motivation. While the results of study indicated that, there were statistically significant difference in the academic integrity due to the variables: motivation & achievement for the higher motivation & achievement students. On other hand, there were no statistically significant difference due to the interaction between motivation and achievement.
The Effect of an Educational Program Based on the Montessori Curriculum in Developing Practical Life Skills among Kindergarten Children in Jordan
Authors: Alodat Anwar Hamad , Abu Taleb Tagreed Fathi
Published: January 2024

The main objective of this study was to examine the impact of an educational program based on the Montessori curriculum on developing practical life skills among kindergarten children in Jordan.  The sample consisted of 50 children from private sector kindergartens located in the South of the capital, Amman.  To meet the study’s objectives, an educational and a teacher-training program were developed.  The practical life skills measure consisted of three dimensions; classroom life skills, environmental, and personal skills. The main results showed statistically significant differences, with regards to skills attainment, between the kindergarten children in the experimental and control groups attributed to the educational program.  As a result of the positive impact of this program several recommendations were posed including: Ministry of Education officials to implement life-skills programs in Jordan’s kindergartens, and carrying out specialized studies on the impact of such programs.
Analyzing the Distribution Pattern of Theft Crimes and the Motives for Committing Them in the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Authors: Alnuaimi Mozah Ali Khalfan , AlMawajdeh Murad Abdullah Abud
Published: January 2024

The study mainly aimed to identify the distribution pattern of robbery crimes in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates during the period (2012-2019), and to identify the social, economic and personal motives for committing theft crimes from the point of view of the perpetrators of the inmates of reform centers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. To achieve its objectives, the study used the descriptive survey methodology to determine the patterns of the crime of theft and its trends in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for the period (2012-2019). The study sample consisted of (288) inmates who were inmates in the correction and rehabilitation centers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi from the perpetrators of theft crimes, in order to identify the motives. Socio-economic and personal to reform the crime of theft. The results of the study revealed a general trend of decreasing the number of robbery crimes in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the period (2012-2019). The results related to the detection of patterns of theft crimes in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi based on the percentage index and means according to the variables: gender, marital status the educational level, religion, employment status, and the type of crime for the prevalence of the male pattern, the married class, the level of secondary education and the Islamic religion, and the pattern of the crime of house theft in Abu Emirate. The results showed that the general level of social, economic and personal factors driving the perpetration of theft crimes among the inmates of the reform and rehabilitation centers in The Emirate of Abu Dhabi was medium, and the results showed that the economic motives leading to committing theft crimes have achieved the first rank at a high level, and the social factors driving theft crimes came in the second rank, with a medium level, and in the third and last order the area of ​​personal factors and a medium level.
The Ability to be Creative and its Relationship to Social Competence and Cognitive Development among Kindergarten Children in Al-Dulayl District
Authors: Dawoud Manal Nimer , Al-Anati Jehad Mohamed
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to reveal the relationship between creativity and both social competence and cognitive growth in light of the variables of supervisory authority and gender, among kindergarten children. The study sample consisted of (135) children, of whom (62) males and (73) females, enrolled in government kindergartens. And in particular, during the second semester of the academic year 2021-2020, using the descriptive correlative methodology, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the TCT-DP creative thinking test, the social competence scale, and the cognitive growth assessment tool were applied, after checking the indications of its validity and stability, and the results indicated that the level of ability on creativity among kindergarten children, it came at the weak level, and the level of social competence at the medium level, and the results showed a statistically significant correlation between creativity and both social competence and cognitive growth, and there was no significant difference in the value of the correlation attributed to the variables of gender and the authority in the kindergarten.
The Degree of Effectiveness of Crisis Management among Educational Supervisors within the Green Line in Light of the Corona Pandemic and its Relationship to Teachers’ Job Satisfaction.
Authors: Qashqoush Muna A. , Ashour Mohammad Ali , Al-Omari Khaled Mohammad
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to discover the relationship between the degree of effectiveness of crisis management among educational supervisors during Corona pandemic and job satisfaction among teachers. The study used the correlational descriptive methodology. Two questionnaires were used, one of them to measure the degree of effectiveness of crisis management among educational supervisors, and the second to measure the level of job satisfaction among teachers, after assuring its validity and reliability. The sample consisted of (415) individuals in the Arab schools within the Triangle region within the Green Line, who were spread into (68) supervisors, (43) principals, and (304) teachers, and were chosen using comprehensive and random methods. The results showed that both the degree of effectiveness of crisis management and the level of job satisfaction were Medium, and a positive correlation between the degree of effectiveness of crisis management among educational supervisors and the level of job satisfaction among teachers. The study recommended the provision of mechanisms that enable supervisors to monitor the progress of teachers’ performance in distance learning and motivate school personnel to exchange experiences with regard to e-learning.
The Effectiveness of an Educational Strategy Based on the Aesthetic Approach in Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of Second Intermediate Grade Female Students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Enezi Aisha Aed , Al-Doulat Adnan Salem
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an educational strategy based on the aesthetic approach in improving the reading comprehension skills of second grade female students in Saudi Arabia. The experimental methodology with a semi-experimental design was used; the study members consisted of two groups: an experimental group that studied according to an educational strategy based on the aesthetic approach, and a control group that studied according to the usual method. The number of study subjects was (57) students. To achieve the objectives of the study; A reading comprehension test consisting of (20) multiple-choice questions was prepared. The results of the study showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups, in favor of the experimental group. In light of this, the study recommended generalizing teaching strategies based on the aesthetic approach in teaching Arabic.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Media Bowling Economics untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar
Authors: Pancasari Devi , Mukhammad Farikh Noufal , Pratiwi Indah Setyo , Azzah Nabilah
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas penggunaan media pembelajaran bowling economics pada mata pelajaran ekonomi materi teori pertumbuhan ekonomi. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan dalam studi ini adalah mixed method dengan model sequential explanatory design. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Keefektifan media pembelajaran dievaluasi berdasarkan hasil post-test, dengan mempertimbangkan tingkat ketuntasan klasikal, dan berdasarkan observasi dan wawancara pengalaman peserta didik. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa seluruh peserta didik berhasil mencapai nilai di atas rata-rata mimimal kelas, yang merupakan standar untuk mendapatkan nilai B, dan mencapai gain skor kategori sedang. Dari temuan ini, disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran bowling economics mampu meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik. Studi ini merekomendasikan agar penelitian lebih lanjut dilakukan dengan cakupan yang lebih luas dan konten yang lebih mendalam, untuk terus memperbaiki dan mengembangkan media pembelajaran yang digunakan di dalam kelas.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Revitalisasi Kegiatan Kemasyarakatan di Kelurahan Abadijaya Kecamatan Sukmajaya Kota Depok
Authors: Hermawan Andi , Murdiono Shodik , Indrati Briliantina , Rusnadi Sains , Sujai Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Revitalisasi kegiatan kemasyarakatan adalah upaya nyata dalam meningkatkan efektivitas kegiatan yang sudah dilaksanakan oleh masyarakat, adapun kegiatan tersebut meliputi pelatihan kepemimpinan dan kepeloporan, pelatihan teknologi tepat guna, optimalisasi POSYANDU dan PAUD dalam penyelenggaraan pendidikan. Revitalisasi ini perlu dilaksanakan seiring program pemerintah dalam menciptakan masyarakat yang sejahterah, berdasarkan fakta di lapangan peran warga masyarakat belum optimal dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan. Terkait hal demikian itu, maka perlu adanya sebuah pelatihan dan bimbingan untuk revitalisasi kegiatan sosial bagi masyarakat. Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan optimalisasi kegiatan sosial kepada warga kelurahan abadijaya agar mampu memberikan layanan sosial khusus nya bagi kader penggerak. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan partisipatif atau Participatory Action Research (PAR) dengan melibatkan kelompok masyarakat. PAR dilaksanakan secara parsipatif dalam kelompok masyarakat bertujuan mendapatkan pengetahuan praktis untuk perubahan hidup yang lebih baik. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah peningkatan pengetahuan dan kompetensi kader penggerak, Efektivitas kegiatan pelatihan kepemimpinan dan kepeloporan, pelatihan teknologi tepat guna, optimalisasi POSYANDU dan PAUD dalam penyelenggaraan pendidikan yang diharapkan mampu menciptakan kesejahteraan warga kelurahan abadijaya.
Fungsi Securities Investor Protection Fund (SIPF) Sebagai Lembaga Perlindungan Investor Pasar Modal
Authors: Napitupulu Maria Veronika
Published: January 2024

Pasar modal mempunyai peran yang besar dalam meningkatkan perekonomian negara, namun adanya resiko seperti penyalahgunaan aset pemodal (fraud) dapat mengakibatkan investor mengalami kerugian karena kehilangan aset yang berharga dan menggangu iklim transaksi pasar modal Indonesia. Sehingga perlindungan asset pemodal dalam instrument Pasar Modal menjadi alasan penting dalam menilai resiko investasi dinegara Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peran dan fungsi lembaga perlindungan SIPF dalam memberikan perlindungan hukum bagi investro pasar modal. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode yuridis normatif dengan spesifikasi penelitian bersifat deskriptif analitis. Hasil dari Analisa penelitian ini adalah fungsi SIPF dalam memberikan perlindungan hukum bagi para investor pasar modal sebagai lembaga perlindungan dalam menjamin aset-aset investor apabila terjadi fraud, kecurangan sekuritas, dan tindak pidana pasar modal lainnya. SIPF merupakan lembaga yang dikelola oleh PT Penyelenggara Program Perlindunngan Investor Efek Indosia (P3IE) berdasarkan Surat Keputusan Dewan Komisioner Otoritas Jasa Keuangan Nomor Kep-43/D.04/2013. Perlindungan ganti aset investor berdasarkan POJK Nomor 49/POJK.04/2016 tentang DPP dan POJK Nomor 50/POJK.04/2016 tentang PDPP.
Strategic Planning and Financial Planning in Bina Insani University Business Development Project in Cikarang
Authors: Yudiarso Hari Sapto , Rahmat Syah Tantri Yanuar , Suwarto  , Indradewa Rhian
Published: January 2024

Bina Insani University Cikarang has a goal as a university that always upholds the tridharma of higher education which always provides the best in the academic and non-academic fields accompanied by adequate facilities and resources so as to be able to produce graduates who are ready to work and according to the needs of DUDI (Business World and Industrial World). In achieving its goals, Bina Insani University conducts business development planning, one of which is strategic planning and financial planning. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this study uses the literature study method. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. In analyzing strategic planning can be done with the following steps establish Long-Term objectives, the input stage, the matching stage, the decision stage, business level strategy, and learn business canvas model. While financial planning involves 5 main pillars, namely financial target objectives, financial planning elements, financial projections, investment feasibility analysis and financial performance analysis.
Dampak Implementasi Perdagangan Bebas pada Sektor Ekonomi di Indonesia
Authors: Sri Mentari Pombu Yerlen , Yeni Hari
Published: January 2024

This research aims to conduct an analysis of the impact of the implementation of free trade on the economic sector in Indonesia. In the context of international trade which is increasingly important for the world economy, the implementation of free trade has become a hotly debated topic because the positive side in terms of economic improvement is also balanced by the negative side in terms of trade imbalances and its influence on national policy. This research was carried out by conducting a literature study that collected various previous studies regarding the advantages and disadvantages of free trade. The results of the discussion show that the implementation of free trade can provide benefits for the country, such as increasing exports and imports, foreign direct investment, and increasing economic growth. However, on the other hand, the implementation of free trade can also result in losses, such as loss of jobs and negative environmental impacts. This research emphasizes the importance of managing free trade to ensure that trade profits and losses are distributed fairly and avoid the possibility of being exploited by stronger parties.
Pengaruh Orientasi Belajar, Gaya Kepemimpinan Wirausaha dan Efektifitas Promosi Terhadap Kinerja Usaha UMKM
Authors: Junedi Junedi , Abdul Gopar Ida , Kosim Muhammad
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan menganalisis pengaruh dari tiga faktor utama, yakni orientasi belajar, gaya kepemimpinan wirausaha, dan efektivitas promosi terhadap kinerja usaha UMKM. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner yang disebar kepada 70 pemilik UMKM di wilayah Bekasi, berikutnya di uji menggunakan Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) melalui uji validitas-reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik serta analisis regresi untuk mengukur hubungan antar variabel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: 1).Terdapat pengaruh Orientasi Belajar terhadap Kinerja Usaha. (2) Ada pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Wirausaha terhadap Kinerja Usaha. (3) Terdapat pengaruh Efektivitas Promosi terhadap Kinerja Usaha dengan persamaan regresi KU = 4.618 + 0.047OB + 0.483GPW + 0.116EP dan (4) Terdapat pengaruh Orientasi Belajar, Gaya Kepemimpinan Wirausaha, dan Efektivitas Promosi terhadap Kinerja Usaha, dengan besarnya efek adalah 50,6%.
Implementasi Kebijakan Penyetaraan Jabatan Struktural Eselon IV ke Jabatan Fungsional di Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Pandeglang
Authors: Nugraha Rizki , Budiati Ayuning , Sapto Nugroho Kandung
Published: January 2024

Indonesia sedang berupaya mencapai good governance dengan melakukan reformasi birokrasi sebagai instrumen utama. Meskipun telah ada upaya reformasi, beberapa permasalahan utama seperti organisasi yang belum tepat fungsi, tumpang tindihnya peraturan perundang-undangan, masalah SDM aparatur, kewenangan yang belum terkelola baik, pelayanan publik yang belum memadai, dan budaya kerja birokrat yang belum mendukung efisiensi masih menghambat kemajuan. Penelitian ini membahas implementasi kebijakan penyederhanaan birokrasi, fokus pada perubahan struktur organisasi dan penyetaraan jabatan administrasi, serta dampaknya terhadap efektivitas pemerintahan dan pelayanan publik di Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Pandeglang. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mendalaminya dengan tiga aspek utama, yaitu mendalami implementasi kebijakan, mengidentifikasi faktor pendukung dan penghambat, dan mengeksplorasi upaya penanganan faktor penghambat. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pemahaman holistik mengenai dinamika implementasi kebijakan penyetaraan jabatan struktural eselon IV ke jabatan fungsional di instansi tersebut. Selain manfaat teoritis bagi literatur administrasi publik, penelitian ini juga memberikan manfaat praktis sebagai bahan analisis untuk melihat pelaksanaan penyetaraan jabatan di konteks Reformasi Birokrasi, berpotensi mendukung perbaikan dan pengembangan sistem administrasi publik di Indonesia.
The Usage of Marine Plant-Based Bio-Fertilizer for Tomato Growing in Mogadishu, Somalia
Authors: Salah Mohamed Mohamud , Abdi Mohamed Hassan , Ahmed Mohamed , Kahie Mohamed Ali , Sivakumar Arunachalam
Published: January 2024

Seaweed and seagrass contain plant growth hormones and mineral nutrients such as proteins, lipids, amino acids, phytohormones, carbohydrates, antimicrobial compounds and osmoprotectants. Hence, the present work was undertaken to assess the potential of marine plant-based bio-fertilizer, prepared as a mixture of six seaweed species and three seagrass species, in comparison with goat manure fertilizer, mixed fertilizer, conventional and no-fertilizer (control) applications on the growth and yield of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) under greenhouse conditions. The experiment was designed in a split plot with a randomized complete block design. Fifteen biological replications were used from each treatment for measuring plant height, number of fruits and fruit weight. In this study, treatment of conventional, marine plant bio-fertilizer, goat manure, mixed fertilizer and control was applied. This study revealed that tomato plants supplied with a mix of traditional fertilizers had the highest plant height (178 cm) and the highest number of fruits (150 fruits/plant), while the plants treated with marine plant bio-fertilizer produced fruits of the highest weight (3132 grams/15 fruits). This is the first study on the utility of marine plant as bio-stimulants for agricultural production in Somalia. The application of eco-friendly and user-friendly marine bio-fertilizers can be suggested to farmers in getting higher yields and better growth of tomato plants.
Forecasting Seasonal Milk Production Using MARS Algorithm for Multiple Continuous Responses in Holstein Dairy Cattles
Authors: Çanga Boğa Demet , Boğa Mustafa , Bulut Mutlu
Published: January 2024

In this study, seasonal milk yield estimation will be made using multivariate adaptive regression spline (MARS) algorithm for multiple continuous responses in dairy cattle (Holstein hybrid). For the research, milking records for the years 2020-2021 were collected from 157 dairy animals using Holstein hybrid dairy cattle from a research farm in Konya, Türkiye. The amount of feed given in this experiment was not changed and the effect of the season on the estimation of milk yield was investigated in the study. The analyzed independent variables used in the study were pregnancy status (PS), number of days milked (MDN), Lactation Number (LN), age of cows (months), average seven-day milk yield (7-Day Average Milk-SDMY), last lactation milk yield (last_MY), number of inseminations (IN), peak yield (Pik_Yield) and target variables were calculated as (YieldAutumn/winter/spring/summer (kg) = Mean milk mean of season. In this context, the ehaGoF package was used to measure the prediction performance of the simultaneous MARS model established with the earth package for MARS analysis. MARS estimation equations obtained simultaneously for four dependent variables (multiple responses) are given. By looking at the MARS equation, the MARS model estimation equation was determined for the optimum milk yield, the threshold values, the three threshold values determined in the model were determined as MDN, Age, Peak_Yield, and the corresponding values were respectively; 159 days, 39.6 (months) and 37.1 kg/day. Considering the estimation equation, it is seen that the independent variables MDN, SDMY and LN are the most important variables in determining the estimation equation. It is seen that the best fitting value for the estimation equation of the dependent variables is the YieldWinter variable.
Distribution of ixodid tick species parasitizing livestock in Sirumalai, The Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, South India and its implications for public health
Authors: AYYAVU Veerapathiran , NALLAN Krishnamoorthy , AYYANAR Elango , THIRUPPATHI Balaji , KUMAR Ashwani , RAJAIAH Paramasivan
Published: January 2024

Ticks and tick-borne diseases are an important public health problem worldwide. In India, prevalence of many tick-borne pathogens such as Ganjam virus, Kyasanur forest disease virus (KFDV), Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus and Rickettsia conorii etc., have been documented. The species composition of ticks infesting domestic animals in the Sirumalai area of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu, South India has been recorded. A total of 2851 tick specimens were collected, and taxonomical identification revealed that 14 species belong to four genera, viz., Haemaphysalis, Rhipicephalus, Amblyomma and Hyalomma. Among the species, Haemaphysalis intermedia from goats and Rhipicephalus microplus from cattle account for 72.6% and 15.2%, respectively. Amblyomma integrum was collected only from cattle (n=22). Rhipicephalus simus, Rhipicephalus bursa, Hyalomma hussaini and Hyalomma kumari have been recorded for the first time this area. The preliminary results confirms the occurrence of rich diversity of tick fauna in this area and recommend further studies to determine the role of these fauna and their public health relevance to livestock and residents.
Competitive Advantage as Intervening Variable on Marketing Performance of Songket Melayu MSM Enterprises
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Raden fatah Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia, Yusnita Fitri , Panorama Maya ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Raden fatah Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia, . Maftukhatusolikhah ,   Universitas Islam Negeri Raden fatah Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

This research departs from the problem that whether competitive advantage as an intervening variable has an influence on the marketing performance of Songket Melayu MSM Enterprises, Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze how much the effect of competitive advantage mediates the marketing performance of Songket Melayu MSM Enterprises, then to see whether competitive advantage can mediate digital marketing, product innovation and product quality on marketing performance. The primary data collection technique is in the form of distributing questionnaires using a Likert scale. The population in this study were of Songket Melayu MSM Enterprise that have innovated and carried out digital marketing. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, which is based on predetermined criteria. The criteria in this study are: a) Owner of Songket Melayu MSME’s who have been doing digital marketing for at least the last 2 years, b) Songket Melayu MSMEs who innovate their products, c) Songket Melayu MSM Enterprises that have been established for at least the last 5 years. Based on these criteria, a sample of 68 Songket MSMEs was obtained. The data analysis technique uses quantitative analysis with path analysis. The analysis tool uses the SmartPLS 4 application. The results showed that: 1) competitive advantage has a positive and significant effect on marketing performance with a T-Statistic value of 2.066> 1.96 and a P-Value of 0.019 0.05. 2) competitive advantage is able to mediate digital marketing on marketing performance with a T-statistic value of 2.359 1.96 and a p-value of 0.047. 3) competitive advantage is able to mediate product innovation on marketing performance with a T- statistic value of 4.234> 1.96 and a p-value of 0.001 0.05. 4) competitive advantage is able to mediate product quality on marketing performance with a T-statistic value of 3.755 1.96 and a p-value of 0.040 0.05. Overall, the results of this study indicate that competitive advantage has a direct positive influence on marketing performance, and also serves as an important mediator in the relationship between factors such as digital marketing, product innovation, and product quality and marketing performance. These findings can provide important insights for business practitioners in optimizing their strategies to improve marketing performance.
A Fixed Bed Adsorption Column Study for Synthetic Dye Wastewater using Magnetic Biochar
Authors:   Department of Environment Engineering, L.D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, India, Shukla Vishwa
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to investigate the performance of a fixed bed column using magnetic biochar as an adsorbent for synthetic dye wastewater treatment. The magnetic biochar was synthesized by pyrolyzing paper mill sludge at 350 ℃ and modified with iron oxide nanoparticles to enhance its magnetic properties. The adsorption capacity of the magnetic biochar was evaluated using methylene blue (MB) dye in wastewater. In present study the fixed bed column adsorption was conducted using MBC to treat MB wastewater. A fixed bed column setup was utilized in the experiments, maintaining a continuous flow rate of 15 mL/min at various bed height (i.e. 2.5, 5 & 7cm). Breakthrough & exhaustion capacity for each three different bed height at constant flow rate was also carried out. The Yoon-Nelson and Thomas kinetics models were also used in order to understand the dynamic performance of the fixed bed column. the respectively. The results shows that Yoon-Nelson model fitted best for the experimental data approximately R2 value of 0.96 against Thomas model R2 value of 0.95. Hence, it can be concluded that fixed bed column with MBC performed best with higher bed height & adsorption process is limited by film & pore diffusion
Postoperative Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy for Acinic Cell Parotid Carcinoma in Childhood- A Clinical Case from our Practice with Literature Review
Authors:   Medical Oncology Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology and Metabolic Brachytherapy, UMHAT “Queen Joanna” Sofia, Bulgaria, Marinova Lena , Sergieva Katia ,   Medical Oncology Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology and Metabolic Brachytherapy, UMHAT “Queen Joanna” Sofia, Bulgaria, Vasileva Vaska ,   Medical Oncology Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology and Metabolic Brachytherapy, UMHAT “Queen Joanna” Sofia, Bulgaria
Published: January 2024

Malignant parotid tumors in childhood are extremely rarely diagnosed diseases. Due to the rare incidence, there is no consensus on their complex treatment, as well as on the application of postoperative radiation therapy (RT). We present a clinical case of acinic cell parotid carcinoma in a 12-year-old girl, against the background of which we emphasize the optimal complex therapeutic approach. Despite radical facial nerve-sparing parotidectomy in pT2N0 acinic cell parotid carcinoma, due to the two pathohistological negative factors/two foci with vascular tumor invasion and the close proximity of the resection line to the preserved facial nerve, we conducted postoperative adjuvant RT. Due to the risk of late radiation reactions of normal tissues and organs after RT in childhood, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with lower radiation doses in the target volumes was performed. Active surveillance and follow-up imaging studies are required for early diagnosis of possible recurrence or distant metastases.
Motivations for environmental social responsibility in ecuadorian banana companies
Authors: Vinueza Villagran Dyanela Belen , Amparito Cecilia Leon Saltos , Guamán Guevara Maria Dolores , Luis Fabricio Guaman Guevara
Published: January 2024

The corporate image, good business reputation, competitive advantage, business growth, and market positioning are motivational elements for environmental and social responsibility (ESR), including the organization's commitment to environmental care for its economic activity and the certifications of quality and environmental sustainability in agricultural companies. This work determined the elements of the motivation for the environmental and social responsibility of the Ecuadorian banana companies. The method applied is a quantitative approach. Under a non-experimental descriptive work design with a correlational scope, the reliability analysis was carried out with Cronbach's Alpha, giving a value of 0.98 to the 22-item instrument applied to 86 small banana companies. The final results prove a high relationship between the motivations of the banana companies and environmental social responsibility p> 0.9.
Capital Allowance and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms
Authors: Gitonga Bony , Kuria Muchemi , Riro George
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of capital allowance on the financial performance of manufacturing firms in Nyeri County

Methodology: A descriptive research design was adopted. In this study, the population comprised all the 15 manufacturing firms in Nyeri County that are registered by the Nyeri County finance department; licensing office 2023. The study used census methods to acquire information from finance managers, tax managers, and senior managers of the targeted manufacturing firms. To gather primary data, questionnaires with Likert scales were used. The study collected secondary data from the manufacturing firms' internal sources for six years. The researcher utilized descriptive statistics, including measures like the mean, standard deviation, and frequency, to analyse the data. Additionally, the study employed Pearson correlation and regression analysis to investigate the relationship between the variables and ascertain whether the independent variables could predict the dependent variable in the study. The program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. Data was presented in the form of tables and graphs.

Findings: The study findings established that there exists a significant relationship between capital allowance and the financial performance of manufacturing firms in Nyeri County. Capital Allowance emerged as a crucial predictor of financial performance (Beta = 0.766. Participants expressed a positive perception regarding the influence of capital allowances on their respective firms' financial performance, with strong agreement on investment deductions, wear and tear allowance, capital allowance incentives, and overall satisfaction with the current level of capital allowances. 

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: The study was anchored on tax discrimination theory to show the effect of capital allowance on the financial performance of manufacturing sectors. The study recommended that there is a need to maintain and even improve capital allowance laws to meet taxpayers' demands and expectations and encourage investment.
Penjurian Lomba Kompetensi Siswa (LKS) Bidang IT Network System Administrator Tingkat Kabupaten Brebes Tahun 2022
Authors: Basir Azhar , Setianama Mamur , Ayuning Tyas Fitri
Published: January 2024

Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) merupakan sekolah vokasi dengan berbagai jurusan dengan masing-masing kompetensinya, agar lulusanya dapat menjadi tenaga kerja yang professional dan handal tentu sekolah harus dapat memfasilitasi siswanya untuk dapat meningkatkan kompetensinya, salah satu wadah untuk meningkatkan kompetensi adalah dalam bentuk kompetisi, untuk itu forum Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) kabupaten brebes memberikan wadah dalam bentuk Lomba Kompetensi Siswa (LKS) tingkat kabupaten brebes dengan salah satu mata lomba Bidang IT Network System Administrator yang di ikuti oleh 9 peserta dari 9 perwakilan SMK tingkat Kabupaten Brebes. Proses penilaian dilakukan di akhir setelah seluruh peserta lomba selesai mengerjakan project lomba. Penilaian dilakukan secara langsung ceking pada hasil setiap project yang dihasilkan oleh masing-masing peserta lomba, peserta dengan nilai tertinggi akan menjadi pemenang lomba.
Teknik Foto Produk Menggunakan Smartphone Bagi Pelaku UMKM di Kabupaten Demak Klaster Olahan Bandeng
Authors: Ardhianto Eka , Andraini Fitika , Murti Hari , Handoko Widiyanto , Lestariningsih Endang , Sutanto Felix
Published: January 2024

Pelaku usaha Mikro kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) berperan besar dalam menggerakkan proses perekonomian masyarakat. Melihat perkembangan teknologi saat ini, pelaku UMKM di tuntut untuk berfikir strategis dalam melangkah. Dalam hal pemasaran pelaku UMKM di hadapkan pada kemajuan teknologi dan hadirnya media sosial. Modal utama untuk melakukan pemasaran di media sosial adalah foto produk. Sebgai mitra adalah pelaku UMKM klaster olahan makanan ikan bandeng di Kecamatan Sayung Kabupaten Demak. Bagi mitra, foto produk yang mereka sajikan dalam media sosial dinilai masih kurang. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyrakata ini adalah melakukan penyampaian materi teknik foto produk bagi pelaku UMKM klaster olahan makanan ikan bandeng Kecamatan Sayung Kabupaten Demak. Teknis pelaksanaan dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan ceramah, tanya jawab, dan simulasi. Sebagai evaluasi, diberikan soal tertulis kepada mitra. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah mitra memiliki pemahaman tentang teknik fotografi produk yang lebih baik. Dengan demikian, diharapkan produk mitra mempunya daya saing visual yang baik dan berimbas pada peningkatan pendapatan.
Research on the Current Situation and Development Path Optimization of a Unified National Market Based on Bibliometrics
Authors: Feng Xin , Xu Yinuo , Wang Xu
Published: January 2024

On April 10, 2022, the Central Committee of the CPC and the State Council issued the "Opinions on Accelerating the Construction of a Unified National Market," which attracted widespread attention and discussion from all walks of life in society. A large number of research outcomes emerged accordingly. However, information overload also led to a lack of in-depth understanding and broad consensus among the public regarding the policy contents. Therefore, to provide a reference for various sectors of society, we need to conduct a systematic and comprehensive bibliometric analysis of this field. This paper utilized bibliometric analysis on 1,140 literature pieces collected in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database. Multiple dimensions were analyzed, including the annual publication output, author collaboration patterns, institutional distribution, keywords, etc. The results showed that the research on the national unified market has progressed from "summarizing experiences from foreign unified markets" to "constructing China's national unified market." Most studies focused on exploring theoretical connotations and horizons (i.e., theoretical discussions) as well as the application of concrete measures (i.e., policy implementation). Quantitatively, with further strengthening of theoretical foundations and improving policy execution, more studies in this field will emerge in an exponential growth trend. This study systematically reviewed the development process of the national unified market and summarized literature characteristics from perspectives such as current research status, hotspots, and evolving trends. It enriched and improved bibliometric research in this domain, providing quantifiable references and insights for follow-up scholars to further advance theoretical developments and practical applications.
 
Received: 25 September 2023 | Revised: 15 January 2024 | Accepted: 29 January 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Xin Feng: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Writing - original draft, Project administration, Funding acquisition. Yinuo Xu: Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization. Xu Wang: Conceptualization, Validation, Resources, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Funding acquisition.
Utilidad clínica y cambios de intensidad de dolor crónico intratable en pacientes tratados con neuroestimulación espinal.
Authors: Atencio Samaniego Elías , Ochoa Deibis Ulises
Published: January 2024

Introducción: La terapia de neuroestimulación eléctrica espinal (NEE) es una opción importante para tratamiento de patologías que cursan con dolor crónico intratable tales como: síndrome de cirugía de espalda fallida lumbar, síndrome doloroso regional complejo tipo 1, angina refractaria. La unidad de Algiología del Complejo Hospitalario “Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid” es lugar de colocación de implantes de neuroestimulación en Panamá. Objetivo: Determinar la utilidad clínica y los cambios de intensidad de dolor en pacientes portadores de un neuroestimulador implantado en nuestra institución (enero 2010 - julio 2015). Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de serie de casos retrospectivo. La muestra fue conformada por 15 pacientes a quienes se interrogó con las escalas de intensidad del dolor por EVA, cuestionario de discapacidad de Owestry y test de calidad de vida por fast-espiditest antes y después de la colocación del implante definitivo del NEE.Resultados: Hubo variaciones favorables en los niveles de intensidad de dolor por EVA y de discapacidad física por test de Owestry antes y después de la colocación del neuroestimulador. Los pacientes calificaron su calidad de vida luego del neuroestimulador (mediante cuestionario fast-espiditest) como “mal estado de salud” con dolor moderado que requiere ayuda ocasional en sus actividades diarias. Conclusiones: Este primer estudio sobre la neuroestimulación espinal en pacientes con dolor crónico en Panamá muestra beneficios en disminución de intensidad del dolor, menor discapacidad física y mejor calidad de vida similares a las investigaciones mundiales en el uso de la terapia de neuromodulación.
The Effect of an Educational Program on Treatment Adherence of Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Trieu Nguyen Thi Thu , Upvall Michele , Thuy Pham Thi , Hoai Nguyen Thi Yen , Long Tran Van , Phuong Nguyen Thi Anh
Published: January 2024

Purpose: this study evaluates the effectiveness of a health education intervention program on treatment adherence of COPD outpatients.

Methodology: This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2022 with 90 COPD outpatient people. Self-management education was developed on the basis of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Medication adherence was assessed using Test of Adherence to Inhalers (TAI-10), and the practice checklist of breathing exercises, respectively.

Findings: At beginning, there were no significant differences between-group regarding participants’ medication adherence. After 3 months’ intervention, the rates showed a significant increasing for treatment adherence in intervention group (P < 0.05).

Unique contribution to theory, practice, and policy (recommendations): Health education interventions have proven effective in increasing treatment adherence of outpatients with COPD. So, an intervention program should be conduct on a larger scale to improve treatment adherence for COPD patients in the future.
Assessment of quality of health of native ethnic tribes of cold desert Leh- Ladakh
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Disaster Management, University of Kashmir,, Rather G.M.
Published: January 2024

The present study was carried out to assess the Quality of Heath of Native ethnic tribes of cold desert Leh - Ladakh. These ethnic tribes being the inhabitants of remote areas of cold desert were lagging behind in almost all the basic facilities and their overall living conditions were not conducive for human health. The study reveals that the number of health institutions were only 1.83 per 1000 population. Overall rate of morbidity was 18.83 percent. Near about 96.84 per cent households were having supply of drinking water by taps but regular water supply was noticed only in 20.87 per cent households. Near about 70.39 percent households in urban areas were having dustbins but disposal of waste in dustbins were noticed in only 17.96 per cent of households. About 62.62 percent of households were having drainage facility but majority of households (54.37%) were having open drainage. All these worse housing conditions leads to worst health conditions of people. The main objective of the present study was to analyse the housing characteristics of ethnic population in different blocks and come up with the suggestions for the improvement of same that will lead to better health conditions.
Evaluation of groundwater quality for drinking purpose in the Noyyal River basin, Tamil Nadu through water quality index (WQI) and GIS methods
Authors:   Research Scholar (UGC-BSR), Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappal, Madhumitha Ravi , Kumaraswamy Kuppanagounder ,   ICSSR Senior Fellow, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Published: January 2024

Noyyal basin is one of the dynamic river basins in Tamil Nadu which is known for intensive agriculture and housing several industrial corridors. These activities significantly deteriorated the quality of surface and groundwater resources of the basin. The groundwater quality is analysed based on its physical and chemical parameters. The physical parameters of Potential of Hydrogen (pH), Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Salts (TDS), and Total Hardness (TH) were analysed.. Chemical parameters were assessed based on the major cations of Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg),Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), and anions of Chloride (Cl), Sulphate (SO4 ), Nitrate (NO3 )and Bi-carbonate (HCO3 ). These parameters were compared with the standards of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for drinking purposes. Geographic Information System (GIS) was utilised to generate the spatial distribution of the selected parameters. These layers were overlaid to achieve the overall water quality index for drinking purpose
Analysing the workforce composition of the agrarian sector: a comparison between Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Geography, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Verma Alka , Tiwari Seema ,   Associate Professor, Department of Geography, MMV, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Published: January 2024

Agriculture is the foundational domain of the Indian economy and it still continues to engage a major proportion of the country's workforce. The paper attempts to study the changes in the agrarian workforce of two states namely Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu over a decade. The study makes use of evidence from two census years' data namely 2001 and 2011. This paper attempts to study the characteristics of the agricultural workforce of both states with the application of analytical, interpretative, and graphical techniques. The study makes use of comparative analysis and tries to find out the differences between agrarian workers of Uttar Pradesh, predominantly an agricultural state, and Tamil Nadu, an industrial state. The findings of the study are quite striking, as Tamil Nadu shows positive growth in conditions of agrarian workers while Uttar Pradesh in spite of being an agrarian state shows negative growth in conditions of peasants.
The perspective of climate-smart agricultural practices in the rice-wheat cropping system in Haryana, India
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Geography, MDU Rohtak, Kumar Rajesh ,   Assistant Professor, Pt. NRS Govt. College, Rohtak, Haryana, Singh Mehtab ,   Department of Geography, Maharishi Dayanand University Rohtak, Haryana
Published: January 2024

Agricultural transformation is a process of change in agricultural practices and production. After the green revolution, a significant agricultural transformation has been recorded in Haryana. The cropping pattern of the state has shifted from multi-cropping to mono-cropping. The share of rice and wheat is about 87 percent of the total area under food grains. The present study emphasizes assessing the transforming agricultural practices in Haryana besides exploring the measures of sustainable climate-smart agricultural practices. The study is based on both primary and secondary data sources. Climatic data has been collected from Regional Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh and statistical abstracts of Haryana have been used for data related to major crops. To assess the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in Haryana, a primary survey was conducted in two different agro-climatic regions of the state. A cluster of five villages from each region has been selected. From each selected village, about 30 agricultural households have been surveyed. The vulnerability spider diagram and the fuzzy cognitive map are used to represent the level of adoption and perception of farmers regarding climate-smart agricultural practices. The result shows that excessive use of agro-chemicals in the rice-wheat cropping system has increased production, however, caused alterations in the chemical and physical properties of the soil and depletion of groundwater resources in the state. Changing climatic conditions has further aggravated these challenges.