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Analisis Program Indonesia Pintar dalam Mengurangi Putus Sekolah di Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Purnama Randi , Izzatusholekha Izzatusholekha
Published: March 2023

This research is to conduct an analysis of the Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) in reducing school dropouts in Bandung Regency. Using secondary data analysis through observations and literature studies with the focus of this research directed at analyzing program criteria, namely; Effectiveness, Efficiency, Adequacy, Equity, Responsiveness, and Accuracy. The results showed that in terms of effectiveness it was effective in reducing the dropout rate. In terms of efficiency, there are still students who should receive PIP that have not been touched by the program. In terms of adequacy, it is effective in reducing the dropout rate. In terms of equitable distribution, the program has not been evenly distributed. In terms of responsiveness, the lack of socialization and information obtained by the community and educational institutions is not optimal. In terms of accuracy, the distribution and supervision of the use of program funds have not been precise.
Efektivitas Program Redistribusi Tanah untuk Pelaksanaan Reforma Agraria di Nagari Muaro Takung Kabupaten Sijunjung
Authors: Mitha Mitha , Mubarak Adil
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of the Land Redistribution Program in Nagari Muaro takung, Sijunjung district. This research was conducted utilizing a qualitative descriptive methodology, with data collection serving as the primary factor supporting the research object. This research aims to recruit informants by a strategy of purposive sampling, with the primary criterion being that they must be residents of Nagari Muaro Takung. In addition, data was gathered through interviews, observations, and documentation. Collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and deriving conclusions constituted data analysis. Triangulation of sources was then used to assess the validity of the data, which was subsequently analyzed. On the basis of the findings, it is possible to conclude that the implementation of the Land Redistribution Program for the Implementation of Agrarian Reform in Nagari Muaro takung, Sijunjung Regency was effective, but the socialization was not, as the community only knows the number of participants in land redistribution and the costs incurred by me, while the people themselves are unaware of the program's description and objectives.
Persepsi Masyarakat terhadap Kinerja Pendamping Desa dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat di Bidang Pertanian (Studi di Kecamatan Sungai Pagu Kabupaten Solok Selatan)
Authors: Wahyuni Fadila , Lanin Dasman
Published: March 2023

This study sought to ascertain how the Sungai Pagu District, South Solok Regency community felt about the performance of the village facilitators in terms of community empowerment in agriculture. This study is a study using a quantitative-descriptive approach, quantitative data collected using a Likert scale questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. In this study using descriptive statistical techniques using percentage calculations as a data analysis technique. The research location is in Sungai Pagu District, South Solok Regency with 99 respondents. According to the study's findings, the perception of the people of Sungai Pagu District, South Solok Regency on the performance of Village Facilitators in community empowerment in agriculture can be categorized as high, namely 81.0725%.
Advokasi dan Komunikasi dalam Pencegahan Penyebaran Berita Hoax untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Digital oleh Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Provinsi Sumatera Barat
Authors: Rahmanda Saza , Khaidir Afriva
Published: March 2023

This research departs from public literacy in understanding the validity of news is still low, people's habits to disseminate information (share) without seeking the truth. This type of research is qualitative with descriptive method, in this study the author uses purposive sampling methods and techniques while the technique used to test the validity of the data is by using triangulation techniques. The results of this study are (1) Implementation of advocacy programs to improve digital literacy by the Department of Communication and Information of West Sumatra Province, a. advocacy through cooperation, advocacy through supervision. (2) Implementation of communication programs to improve digital literacy by the Department of Communication and Information of West Sumatra Province, a. advocacy and communication through socialization, b. communication through the anti-hoax movement. 3. Factors influencing advocacy and communication in preventing the spread of hoax news by the Communications and Information Office of West Sumatra Province, a. inhibiting factors, and b. supporting factors.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat pada Program Administrasi Terpadu Kecamatan (PATEN) di Kantor Kecamatan Kayu Aro Barat Kabupaten Kerinci
Authors: Oktaviani Hafisah , Syamsir Syamsir
Published: March 2023

The goal of this study was to determine the level of community satisfaction with the District Integrated Administration Program (PATEN) at the Kerinci Regency's Kayu Aro Barat District office. The responsiveness of employees in providing services to the community is one of the major issues contributing to community unhappiness. The Kayu Aro Barat District Office must therefore preserve the confidence and satisfaction of the general public by raising the standard of its services. Multiple linear regression and a quantitative approach were used in this study. Strategies for gathering data via questionnaires. 86 participants participated in this survey as respondents. The Random Sampling method is employed in the sampling process. The IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0 application was used to calculate the hypothesis testing. The District Integrated Administration Program is not significantly impacted by responsiveness, but it is impacted by reliability, physical ability, assurance, and empathy.
Problematika Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru Melalui Jalur Penerimaan Vokasi Industri (JARVIS) di SMK SMAK Padang
Authors: Indri Astuti Ismaya , Nasir Nasir
Published: March 2023

The implementation of new student admission curently is carried out online in most parts of Indonesia. Jalur Penerimaan Vokasi Industri (JARVIS) was initiated by the Ministry of Industry to meet the needs of the community, especially for prospective students so that they can choose and apply to schools or polytechnics under the auspices of the Industrial Human Resources Development Agency, Ministry of Industry. There are 3 pathways in online new student admission through JARVIS, namely Achievement, Independent and Together. JARVIS has made changes and impacts that make prospective registrants have flexible time in registering, but there are still some problems encountered during the JARVIS registration process. In this study, qualitative-descriptive methods were used to find out how the implementation of the New Student Admission process through JARVIS and to find out what problems were encountered during the implementation of Jarvis at Chemical Analyst Vocational School so that it could describe the reality and actual conditions of the implementation of JARVIS in depth.
Implementasi Kebijakan Alokasi Dana Desa Program Bantuan Rumah Tidak Layak Huni di Nagari Pasar Bukit Air Haji Kecamatan Linggo Sari Baganti
Authors: Oktaviana Rahmi , Malau Hasbullah
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the implementation of village fund allocation policies for the housing assistance program for uninhabitable housing in Nagari Pasar Bukit Air Haji, Linggo Sari Baganti sub-district, South Coastal District. This study uses a qualitative method of intrinsic case study type. Selection of informants is using purposive sampling method. Collecting data in this study is observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis used is according to Miles and Huberman namely collection, reduction and presentation of data and drawing conclusions/verification. The results of the study are from 2019 to 2021 the uninhabitable housing assistance program has been carried out and is in accordance with the verified beneficiary criteria, it is proven that 18 different houses have been built and handed over to those entitled to receive assistance from the uninhabitable housing program. This has been proven by the fact that 18 houses that have been built for beneficiary communities are not suitable for habitation. This problem is very much in accordance with the theoretical analysis of Van Meter and Van Horn's policy implementation which includes regulations, usufructuary resources, financial resources, and the party responsible for the Policy.
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL DETERMINANTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS TO TRAINING IN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION DURING THE SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)
Authors: Savka S.D. , Savka I.H. , Karvatska N.S.
Published: March 2023

The aim of research – to study the internal and external determinants of psychologicaladaptation of foreign students in the conditions of quarantine caused by Covid 19.Materials and methods. We have examined 220 foreign students studying in the 1st-3rdcourses of the Bukovinian State Medical University. The survey was conducted anonymouslyusing a questionnaire, which included general data (age, gender, place of residence, numberof family members and nature of family relationships) and 67 questions about adaptationto the university, to each of which the respondent had to give a positive or negative answer.We examined the psychological adaptation of foreign students to study at a higher medicaleducation institution during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Student Adaptation toCollege Questionnaire (SACQ) developed by Baker and Siryk (1989,1994) with author’schanges and modifications. The distribution of students depending on the country fromwhich they came to study was as follows: about 85% were from India, 4%– from Ghana, theremaining 11% – from other countries of Asia, Europe, Africa and the USA. Results. In the conditions of the pandemic due to Covid-19, a mixed form of educationusing distance educational technologies has been introduced, which affects thepsychological adaptation of foreign students. The level of psychological adaptation insuch learning conditions remains at a high level in 55.01% of respondents, medium andlow levels in 25.02% in 19.97% of respondents, respectively. 57.26% had a high levelof physical adaptation, 28.18% had an average level, and 14.56% had a low level ofphysical adaptation of foreigners in quarantine study conditions. Most of the students,77.73%, demonstrated a high level of adaptation to studying at BSMU.The results of the study of correlations between psychological and physical adaptationand adaptation to study at this university indicate a direct correlation of medium strengthbetween psychological adaptation and general adaptation to study (r=0.57, p≤0.05) andadaptation to study at this university (r=0.50, p≤0.05).Conclusions. Psychological adaptation is an important component that improves theprocess of mastering professional competencies by foreign students in institutions of highermedical education. Psychological and physical adaptations are maintained at a fairly highlevel in the majority of students of higher medical education from among foreign citizensin the conditions of a mixed form of education during the pandemic caused by Covid-19.
THE ISSUE OF ACADEMIC VIRTUE IN STUDYING THE SUBJECT «PHYSIOLOGY» IN THE DISTANCE LEARNING CONDITIONS OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Povar M.A. , Tkachuk S.S.
Published: March 2023

I hopeI shall always possess firmness and virtue enoughto maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles —the character of an honest manGeorge WashingtonAcademic virtue as a principle of fundamental values promotes personal and professionalformation of the educational process participants. Development of the latest technologiesincluding distance learning opens new opportunities to improve the educational process,and at the same time, creates preconditions of eventual variants to violate academicvirtue by learners. Mutual aid, support and teaching students according to the principlesof academic virtue promote formation of a future profession of a doctor and a worthymember of the society.Objective of the research – to analyze problematic issues of academic virtue duringdistance learning of Physiology by English speaking students.Conclusions. Keeping to the principles of academic virtue, creating the atmosphere ofjustice, mutual respect and mutual trust both in the student environment and in «teacherstudent» relations, improves the quality of mastering knowledge and skills in Physiologyand increases the level of training of future medical specialists.
The drug situation in Russia: aspects of problem solving consequences of the COVID–19 pandemic social marketing in the field of healthy lifestyle
Authors: Filonenko N. V.
Published: March 2023

The article updates the problem of the drug situation in Russia, examines the consequences of the COVID–19 pandemic in the segment of the youth audience, analyzes the trend of 2019–2021 associated with drug trafficking in social networks through the darknet. On the basis of a theoretical analysis, proposals are put forward in terms of joint actions of law enforcement agencies, specialized structures of local authorities and private mobile operators as a whole for the use of social marketing tools for drug prevention among young people.
An Investigation of the Impact of Compost Tea Applications on Turf Quality and Soil Microbial Activity
Authors: Waliczek T.M. , Wagner N.C.
Published: March 2023

This study investigated the effect of compost tea applications on turf quality and soil microbial activity. Evaluations of turfgrass quality were based on The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program's guidelines while soil samples were analyzed for chemical attributes and microbial activity. Four sites and treatments for the study included: 1) a soil drench compost tea application with irrigation, 2) a soil drench compost tea application with no irrigation, 3) no compost tea application with irrigation, and 4) no compost tea application nor irrigation. Fifteen soil samples and turf quality observations from each treatment were collected for pretest data. Then, post-test data were collected after each additional seasonal test period over the course of one year for each of the four plots. For the four plots, the site which received compost tea applications and regular irrigation received significantly higher turf quality ratings, and compost tea improved turf quality ratings beyond that of regular irrigation. No differences were found in microbial populations given the compost tea application. While the study results provided evidence of the value of compost tea to overall turf quality aesthetics, more research is recommended regarding compost tea applications and beneficial soil microbial populations in turf.

Species used in this study: Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) L. Pers.
An Update of the Literature Supporting the Economic Benefits of Plants: Part 2 – Increased Property Values
Authors: Fetchel Macy , Hall Charles R.
Published: March 2023

This paper provides a review of the key research efforts that provide evidence of one of the more prominent economic benefits associated with plants and improved landscaped areas – improved property values. These benefits may persuade reluctant residential homeowners to purchase plants and improve their landscapes, may aid municipal leaders and policymakers in justifying green infrastructure-related funding decisions, and may provide grounds for the landscape and general construction industries for using biophilic design principles to ensure the built environment offers opportunities for green space interactions. In this way, the green industry can play a pivotal role not only in providing quality plants for these applications, but in educating stakeholders regarding the economic benefits discussed herein. This research should also be strategically incorporated into both industry-wide and firm-specific marketing messages that highlight the quality-of-life value proposition in order to maintain the industry's sense of value and relevance to residential and municipal landscape consumers of the future. If implemented effectively, the demand for green industry products and services may be affected positively.
Efecto de la concentración de hidróxido de sodio en la emisión de luz azul del oxido de zinc dopado con calcio por síntesis hidrotermal
Authors:   , Garcés Patiño Luis Antonio
Published: March 2023

El desarrollo de materiales fotoluminiscentes de bajo costo y ecológicos es de interés actual para producir dispositivos emisores de luz blanca más eficientes y económicos. En este sentido, se realizó la síntesis y caracterización de ZnO dopado con Ca (ZnO:Ca) con el objetivo de estudiar el efecto de la concentración molar de la solución de hidróxido de sodio (NaOH) en su fotoluminiscencia azul. Se empleo el método hidrotermal para obtener polvos de ZnO:Ca utilizando trietanolamina como surfactante y NaOH como agente precipitante. Para evaluar el material, se caracterizó por difracción de rayos X (XRD), microscopia electrónica de barrido (SEM), espectroscopia de infrarrojo por transformada de Fourier (FTIR), espectroscopia ultravioleta–visible (UV–Vis) y espectroscopia de fotoluminiscencia (PL). En una primera fase de la investigación, se estudió el efecto de la concentración de dopante en la fotoluminiscencia del ZnO:Ca con el fin de determinar la concentración de Ca que favoreciera la mayor intensidad de la emisión azul. Se prepararon cinco muestras a distintas concentraciones de Ca, con la misma concentración molar de NaOH y una de ellas sin usar surfactante. En la segunda fase, se prepararon tres muestras a distintas concentraciones molares de NaOH y a la concentración optima de Ca determinada en la fase anterior. Se encontró que las muestras exhiben fotoluminiscencia en la región visible (azul, verde, amarilla y roja) e infrarroja cercana (NIR), y sus intensidades dependen de la longitud de onda de excitación. Los diagramas de cromaticidad CIE (Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage) mostraron que el color de la emisión se sintonizo de la región azul a la naranja-rojizo pasando por la región blanca a medida que la concentración de Ca cambio y de la región azul a la amarilla-anaranjada al aumentar la molaridad de la solución de NaOH. Con este trabajo, mostramos que el ZnO:Ca es capaz de producir varios colores de emisión, por lo que es un candidato adecuado para aplicaciones en dispositivos de iluminación de estado sólido (SSL) para generación de luz blanca y la emisión NIR podría ser útil para aplicaciones biomédicas.
Adsorción de penicilina G potásica en redes metal orgánicas
Authors:   , Martínez Cabrera Jhovany
Published: March 2023

Currently, emphasis is being placed on the study of the side effects that the use of drugs (also known as biologically active molecules, MBA) brings in the body. One of the problems of most MBAs when ingested and in turn metabolized, is that they are discarded in a high concentration when they leave the body and only a small amount reaches the site of action. Due to the above, two important problems are generated: 1) toxic effects on the liver and kidneys and 2) contamination of groundwater (sewers) and aquifers. One option to combat these problems is through the use of materials that transfer the MBA to the site of action in the body and fulfill its function effectively. In this work, the use of a metal organic framework (MOF) called UiO-66 was proposed. MOFs are porous materials that are designed by varying metals and organic ligands, resulting in structures with different physicochemical properties. UiO-66 has biocompatibility properties, it is synthesized from 1-4-benzenedicarboxylic ligand (BDC) and zirconium in ionic form. The study MBAs were ibuprofen and potassium penicillin G, using a phosphate buffer solution (PBS) as a physiological medium, simulating the pH of the blood of 7.4. UiO-66 and UiO-66/PGP and UiO-66/IBU systems were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), while the release was carried out by ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). Using PXRD, it was determined that UiO-66 has a crystalline structure, as well as crystal sizes in the order of nanometers. Additionally, the stability of MOF in aqueous media was not affected and its crystalline structure was maintained. Finally, the retained amount and the release in each of the systems were compared and it was obtained that for UiO-66/IBU, 173.34 mg/g was adsorbed and its release was 75 % in 24 h, while the UiO-66 / system PGP adsorbed 35.34 mg/g and presented a release of 1.9 % in 20 h. These results indicate that UiO-66 could be considered an eligible system in the transport of MBAs, given its characteristics, however, it is necessary to take the study system to the following stage: cell lines.
A biomechanical comparison of a novel two-loop suture technique and two sutures for laryngoplasty in the horse
Authors: Wilson David G. , Roquet Imma , Tucker Michelle L. , Carmalt James L.
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVES

Evaluation of the strength of the novel suture technique by comparison with a 2-interrupted suture technique.

SAMPLE

40 equine larynges.

PROCEDURES

40 larynges were used; 16 laryngoplasties were performed using the currently accepted 2-suture technique and 16 using the novel suture technique. These specimens were subjected to a single cycle to failure. Eight specimens were used to compare the rima glottidis area achieved with 2 different techniques.

RESULTS

The mean force to failure, as well as the rima glottidis area of both constructs, were not significantly different. The cricoid width did not have a significant effect on the force to failure.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Our results suggest that both constructs are equally strong and can achieve a similar cross-sectional area of the rima glottidis. Laryngoplasty (“tie-back”) is currently the treatment of choice for horses with exercise intolerance due to recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Failure to maintain the expected degree of arytenoid abduction post-surgery occurs in some horses. We believe this novel 2-loop pulley load-sharing suture technique can help achieve and, more importantly, maintain the desired degree of abduction during surgery.
Methodology for mitigating noise impacts of a road. Case study for the chilean route 41-CH
Authors: Araya Alejandro , Fingerhuth Sebastian
Published: March 2023

The most important source of environmental noise is generated by vehicular traffic on roads and highways. Several organisms have reported human health and various social problems related to noise. The Agua Negra international road seeks to improve the physical and commercial connectivity of the zones located between the ports of Porto Alegre in Brazil and Coquimbo in Chile. The Chilean sector includes the expansion and improvement of the Route 41-CH. The objective of this work is establishing a methodology to determine the cities or places with tourist, commercial and recreational interest on the route that may be affected by noise and which noise mitigation measures could be used to reduce the impacts. It was concluded that it will have an impact on the communities located along the route. We present mitigation measures to reduce the impact if they are considered from the design phase of the project.
Intermodal Competition of Mining Freight Transportation: The Case of Peru
Authors: Casapia Gaston
Published: March 2023

The research shows a comparative analysis of land transportation infrastructure where there is an intermodal competition in Peru, specifically between the Road and the Rail in the Central Region. Based on this analysis, it is established which means of freight transportation are used to carry goods such as solid bulks, by? incorporating producers and consumers who compete for mining logistics to the Callao Port. The results show that transferring the mining freight from the road to the rail reduces traffic congestion from heavy truck use.
Cable Stays Vibration Mitigation by Means of Viscous Dampers Attached to Adjacent Cables
Authors: Daniel Urdăreanu Vlad , Nicolae Popa
Published: March 2023

In the case of cable-stayed bridges with very large spans of over 400m, the common engineering practice at the national level requires the placement of vibration mitigation devices in the form of external dampers (usually of the viscous type). The main disadvantage of this solution is due to the relative positions of these devices along the cable, which are very close to the edge, in a zone where their influence on the cable is minimal.

This paper presents a different way of using these devices, by fixing them between adjacent cables. This eliminates the disadvantage presented in the previous paragraph and the efficiency of the device is expected to increase greatly. The paper presents parametric variations of the viscosity of such a device in different scenarios of their positioning along the cables, also correlated with the influence on the cable system’s dynamic response.
Assessment of the Interaction of the Logistics Company’s Information Technologies with the Technological Infrastructure
Authors: Bazaras Darius , Čižiūnienė Kristina , Vaičiūtė Kristina
Published: March 2023

The continuously changing market of companies offering logistics services has challenged logistics organizations to adapt to the needs of service users and providers. Faster information processing offers new ways of communication with suppliers and optimization of distribution systems. Increasing information flows have an increasing potential to affect the management, structure, functioning and development of enterprises. The development of technological infrastructure and information technology systems by organizations allows service participants to exchange information, adjust information flows and restore relevant information through the use of technology, which poses new challenges for resource management. The level of innovation of production processes, productivity and the quality of products directly depends on the transmission of information and technology. To successfully work in the existing market, organizations must not only purchase IT systems or technologies but also constantly upgrade system applications, improve technologies or acquire brand-new IT systems. The article analyses the peculiarities of the impact of the development of technological infrastructure and its use as an instrument for the development of logistics organizations and quality assurance of logistics services. The quality research carried out allowed identifying the problems relating to technological infrastructure in logistics organizations.
Laboratory Experiments on Soil Stabilization to Enhance Strength Parameters for Road Pavement
Authors: Lindh Per , Lemenkova Polina
Published: March 2023

Clay soils can cause significant distress in road construction due to their low strength. Stabilizing such soil improve with binder agents prior to the geotechnical works can significantly its performance and ensure safety and stability of roads while exploitation. This research envisaged the use of five different binders (lime, energy fly ash, bio fly ash, slag, cement) as an additive stabilizing agents to improve the strength parameters of soil as required in engineering industry standards. The variations of strength was assessed using measurements of P-wave velocity of the elastic waves propagating through soil specimens stabilized by different combination of binders. Measurements were performed on 28th day of soil treatment. The best effects of added binders were noted in the following combinations: cement / energy fly ash / bio fly ash (P-waves >3100 m/s), followed by combination lime / energy fly ash / GGBFS (P-waves >2800 m/s) and cement / lime / energy fly ash (P-waves >2700 m/s). Adding lime is effective due to its fixation and chemical bond with particles. The study contributes to the industrial tests on soil strength for constructing roadbed.
PENDEKATAN ALGORITMA GENETIKA DALAM UPAYA OPTIMALISASI PENJADWALAN DI PT. NUANSA INDAH
Authors: Hatim Haider Ali , Ahmad Fandi
Published: March 2023

Dari hasil observasi diketahui penjadwalan proses produksi pada industri Pengecatan di PT. Nuansa Indah memiliki kendala, terutama dalam melakukan pengaturan dan penjadwalan pekerjaan sehingga masih ditemuinya kesulitan dalam memenuhi tenggat waktu pengiriman yang diinginkan konsumen. dengan variasi jenis barang mencapai 30 jenis. Setiap jenis barang akan melalui 15 proses yang terkelompok dalam 4 tahapan yang harus dilakukan secara berurut. Adanya limitasi fleksibilitas proses pada keempat tahapan ini menyebabkan masalah penjadwalan menjadi kompleks.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan menerapkan dua metode dispatching rule, yaitu SPT (shortest processing time) dan EFT (earliest finish time). Kombinasi kedua metode ini dituangkan ke dalam suatu algoritma multiproduct-multistage dan diaplikasikan pada inisialisasi solusi. Dari inisialisasi solusi ini dihasilkan penjadwalan awal untuk masing-masing tahapan. Dari hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa optimasi penjadwalan menggunakan pendekatan Genetic Algorithm menunjukkan pengurangan makespan sebesar 17090 detik atau 20.2385%.
ANALISIS KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA CV. CAHAYA ELEKTRONIK MENGGUNAKAN METODE SERVICE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Handayani Ristya , Sudarwati Wiwik
Published: March 2023

Cv Cahaya Elektronik merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang pelayanan jasa service dan penjualan audio mobil Cv. Cahata Elektonik memiliki 19 keluhan selama 5 bulan terakhir. Hal tersebut mengakibatkan pendapatan setiap bulannya yang semakin menurun. Kualitas pelayanan Cv. Cahaya Elektronik dapat ditingkatkan dengan memperbaiki pelayanan yang dirasa kurang memuaskan konsumen. Kepuasan pelanggan terhadap pelayanan yang diberikan oleh perusahaan mencerminkan performa kinerja perusahaan tersebut.  Untuk itu perlu  diketahui performa kinerja perusahaan sehingga pihak perusahaan dapat mengetahui sampai seberapa jauh kualitas pelayanan yang telah diberikan dan atribut pelayanan mana saja yang perlu ditingkatkan.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu service performance untuk mengukur tingkat kepentingan dan tingkat kinerja, menggunakan impotance performance analisys untuk mengetahui pelayanan apa saja yang perlu ditingkatkan dan dipertahankan, dan  untuk mengukur tingkat kepuasan pelanggan pada toko secara menyeluruh menggunakan metode customer satisfaction index. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan nilai csi sebesar 78,48 termasuk kategori Borderline atau perbatasan. Hal ini berarti kepuasan pelanggan terhadap pelayanan yang telah diberikan CV. Cahaya Elektronik secara keseluruhan menunjukkan seimbang antara puas dan tidak puas.
Neural network analysis of energy efficiency of the regional economy as a factor of Russia's sustainable development under conditions of big challenges
Authors: LYUBUSHIN Nikolai P. , LETYAGINA Elena N. , PEROVA Valentina I.
Published: March 2023

Subject. We consider the energy efficiency of Russia’s regional economy and its impact on sustainable development of the country in the face of big challenges.
Objectives. The focus is on solving the multidimensional task of analyzing the development of energy efficiency of the economy of Russian regions, which relates to difficult-to-formalize tasks and harmonizes with modern requirements of competitiveness.
Methods. We employ the cluster analysis based on neural networks, which are a relevant component of artificial intelligence. We also use the toolkit of artificial neural networks, i.e. Kohonen self-organizing maps. The said tools are free from model limitations and external interference in the functioning of the neural network, and enable to visualize the clustering results of multidimensional data space on the plane.
Results. The cluster analysis of heterogeneous data enabled to distribute Russian regions across eight cluster formations. The considered indicators characterizing the energy efficiency of Russia’s regional economy had different effects on the creation of clusters. We obtained a significant unevenness of the distribution of Russian regions by cluster: the number of regions in clusters varied more than fourfold. We determined different levels of energy efficiency of the regions’ economy according to the studied indicators on cluster scale. This requires the application of different economic development strategies for regions of the Russian Federation in the focus of cluster formations.
Conclusions. The paper shows the influence of big challenges on the development of energy efficiency of Russia. The findings indicate that to improve the sustainable and progressive development of Russia’s economy, innovative organizational and managerial methods are needed that generate a vector of orientation towards effective solution of urgent challenges facing the country.
Modeling the academic performance of students based on intelligent analysis of educational data
Authors: BOBROVA Viktoriya V. , BANTIKOVA Ol'ga I. , NOVIKOVA Vlada A.
Published: March 2023

Subject. The article considers the application of machine learning methods to analyze students' academic performance. Objectives. The aims are to identify factors influencing the academic performance of students, detect hidden patterns, useful and interpretable knowledge about the results of educational process and its participants, using the intellectual analysis of educational data. Methods. The study rests on methods of econometric modeling, multidimensional classification, and big data clustering. Results. The developed models of intellectual analysis of educational data enable to perform a comparative analysis of students and forecast the level of student’s mastering an educational program, depending on factors like the total score of entrance tests, average score of academic performance, basis and form of education, course, the level of training, student’s gender and age. Conclusions. The results of the application of machine learning methods to analyze academic performance will help differentiate effective teaching methods and technologies for groups of students with different levels of academic results, timely take corrective actions regarding students from risk group. Eventually, this will contribute to retention of students and improvement of the educational process quality.
The essence and role of households in the modern economy
Authors: YANDIEV Abdulla A.
Published: March 2023

Subject. This article considers households as an integral part of the country's economic system.
Objectives. The article aims to develop areas for the development of households and their participation in the economy of the State.
Methods. For the study, I used analysis, synthesis, generalization, abstraction, analogy, comparison, observation, monitoring, modeling, and the statistical methods.
Results. The article presents the author-developed areas to intensify the participation of households in the State economy through educational and financial instruments of national policy.
Conclusions. The development of micro-entrepreneurship at the household level will contribute to improving the standard and quality of life of the population in the context of the economic crisis. To intensify the activity in this area, it is necessary to develop an effective programme of educational and financial support for households.
Influence of Financial Skills of Group Members on Loan Repayment at Equity Bank in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: Kurii Peter Waititu , Ngahu Dr. Solomon
Published: March 2023

Just like other commercial banks, Equity Bank experiences cases of poor loan repayment. The purpose of the study is to assess the influence of the financial skills of group members on loan repayment at Equity Bank in Nakuru County. The study was informed by the social capital theory and financial self–efficiency theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study's target population was 72 credit officers in the six Equity Bank Branches in Nakuru County. The study also targeted 492 chairpersons of groups that are servicing their loans in the six Equity Bank Branches. Since the target population of credit officers was manageable census technique was adopted to incorporate all the 72 targeted officers. For the group of chairpersons, the study adopted slovins' formula to get a sample of 221 groups. In addition, the study adopted stratified random sampling to get the sample of a group in each branch. The study collected primary data. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and an interview schedule. A questionnaire was used to collect primary data from the credit officers. An interview schedule was used to collect primary data from the group chairpersons. Data was collected using the drop-and-pick-later method. A pilot research was carried out at Equity Bank Nyahururu Town in Laikipia County, whereby 7 questionnaires were sent to employees in the credit department. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in the study. Descriptive statistics involves using proportions, frequencies, mean and standard deviation. For inferential statistics, correlation and multiple regression analysis were employed to determine the association between the dependent and the independent variables. The results of the analysis were presented in the form of tables. The study concluded that there was a statistically significant relationship between the financial skills of group members and loan repayment at Equity Bank in Nakuru County, with r=0.213 and p=0.004. The study recommended that Equity Bank should encourage their loan officer or the head of each group to have enough information on borrowers' income. This is because information on borrowers' income helps the group make decisions to help, pressure, or impose a penalty on defaulting borrower/s that ensures higher repayment performance and reduces willful defaulters.
Assessment of the Extent to which Managers Apply User-Generated Content (Monitoring and Response) Among 3-5-Star Hotels in Kenya
Authors: Benson Moses Cliff , Obonyo George Otieno , Kamau Stephen Nguthi
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The study purposed to assess the extent to which managers apply user-generated content (monitoring and response) among 3-5-star hotels in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a quantitative approach and survey design. The population entailed 441 hotel managers, including general, guest relations, and marketing managers from 147 3-5-star hotels in Kenya. Multistage sampling was used to select a sample of 252 hotel managers, and data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. The extent of the managers' application of UGC and their perception of hospitality service experience was assessed through mean ranking and standard deviation. Findings: The results indicate that hotel managers primarily apply UGC to a large extent by checking the number of unfavorable sentiments (M=4.523, SD=1.584) and checking positive content generated by customers about their hotels (M=4.958, SD=1.454). Recommendations: The study recommends that further studies be conducted on low-end hotels with a focus on their extent of application of UGC and service experience enhancement. Low-end hotels may comprise one- and two-star hotels. Moreover, further research may look into hotel managers' motivation to apply UGC across different hotel ratings.
Operational Cash Flow and Return on Asset of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Kenya: A Panel Analysis
Authors: Wahndaloh Owino Owens Amos , Mule Robert Kisavi
Published: March 2023

The contribution of the manufacturing sector to the Kenyan economy has, over time, portrayed a declining trend when compared to the growth of other economies and the volume of exports. The average growth in value of manufacturing exports to other countries in Africa shows Kenya ranked the last below 10%. Rwanda ranked the highest at 35%, Nigeria secured 30%, while in East Africa, Tanzania topped the list with 23%. Cash flow has posed a challenge to the listed firms in this sector. The trend analysis across the firms in the sector shows that none has a consistent cash flow raising doubt if cash is properly managed among the firms. These companies reported negative operational cash flows, reduced sales volume, extreme losses, and complications in paying suppliers. These firms reported circles of increase and decrease in cash inflows and cash outflows which later had an impact on their Return on Asset. The reviewed studies revealed mixed results and adopted different methodologies. Some revealed positive relationships, while others showed negative relationships. Locally, the majority of the studies were carried out in different sectors like Sacco and Small and Medium Enterprises using either time series data or cross-section data. In contrast, the studies on listed manufacturing companies were done in other countries. Furthermore, none of the studies reviewed has attempted to incorporate operational cash flow management and return on an asset using panel data to study listed manufacturing firms within the same study period. The study employed a correlational research design. The target population was all the 9 companies listed, out of which 8 companies were purposively sampled. The study period was seven years: 2013-2019, yielding 56 data points. The collection of secondary data was aided by data collection sheets. The test for unit root indicated order zero (p=.000) after integrating the variables. Pooled regression analysis revealed that the panel model shows a good fit with an R squared of above 85.4%. Operational cash flow is a significant predictor of performance (Î²=341.508), (p=0.000) meaning a unit change in operational cash flow leads to an increase in ROA of 341.508. The study concludes that operational cash flow positively affects Return on assets.
A Theoretical Perspective of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure Ethics in Nigeria's Delta Swamplands
Authors: Ehighalua Augustar Omoze , Ogiri Itotenaan Henry
Published: March 2023

As a mono-product economy, Nigeria relies largely on oil revenues for its foreign exchange earnings. The Niger Delta region, which accounts for about 90% of the country's revenues, has remained the oil and gas producing hub, playing host to a number of oil Multinational Corporations (MNCs). However, from the empirical literature, oil exploration activities by Multinationals have left tales of environmental pollution and degradation, poverty, and misery in their wake, thus, creating corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues in the region. This study adopted a theoretical research design and critically evaluated the role of ethics in Firms' response to CSR practice and disclosure in Nigeria. More importantly, the study highlights the imperative of developing a CSR ethical framework based on best practices guidelines that will motivate firms to demonstrate greater responsibility in their conduct towards the environment in which they operate. Furthermore, the paper, underpinned by two predominant CSR disclosure theories: institutional and stakeholder theories, explored the salience of CSR regulatory guidelines in achieving improved ethical conduct of firms. Finally, the paper offers an institutional policy direction that could assist governments in developing ethical guidelines to promote CSR practice and disclosure by firms in a developing country like Nigeria.
Sociolinguistic Competence of a Trilingual at Age Five
Authors: Mbaka Nancy W.
Published: March 2023

Being Trilingual is no longer a strange phenomenon as it may have been sometime back. In fact, in urban settings in Kenya, children are learning English as a third language (L3) rather than a second language (L2). Canale and Swain (1980) propose that communicative competence comprises four language competencies, namely: Linguistic, Sociolinguistic, Strategic, and Discourse competencies Of concern in this study is the sociolinguistic competence of trilingual children at age five. Purposive sampling and snowballing were used to select six children:  three boys and three girls. Data were collected through a conversational technique where the children were prompted to express themselves in three languages: English, Kiswahili, and their Mother Tongue. It was found that the children exhibited three main sociolinguistic competencies: code-mixing, use of colloquial Kiswahili, and use of politeness forms. Lexical code-mixing was the commonest and the children code-mixed two languages in their utterances. The findings of this study reveal that Kenyan children are on the path of trilingualism at age five, and it affirms the current language in education policy, which encourages the use of three languages at different levels of education. These findings are relevant to language policymakers today and in the future.
The Impact of Urban Livestock Waste on the Environment in Potiskum Town Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: Adamu Usman , Taa Usman
Published: March 2023

Livestock provide essential commodities and services to the majority of the world's population. With an increasing number of people, livestock are increasingly held responsible for many adverse effects on human health. The aim of the study is to examine the management strategies applied by urban and pre-urban livestock producers and their resultant consequences on the land, water, and health of the general public, emanating basically from small land holdings in Potiskum. The objectives of the study are to identify the locations of major dumpsites close to water points and to assess pollution incidence as it relates to public health. Ten-five water samples and/or soil samples were tested in an analytical chemistry laboratory. To assess the level of toxicity, a microbial test was also conducted in Biological laboratory. In addition to this approach, a 200-meter buffer radius was created around each water point, and 6 livestock keepers (household heads) within it were randomly selected for interview using a questionnaire survey. Descriptive statistics were used with SPSS/PASW version 18.0, and the results were presented using statistical tools such as percentage computation, frequency distribution table, line, and bar graph, respectively. Findings revealed heavy metals were found above the recommended water drinking level of WHO and Nigeria's standards. These include Magnesium (0.98), Iron (4.900), Chromium (3.30), Copper (1.520), Cadmium (0.84), Sulphate (15.30), Nitrite (2.25), Lead (2.20) as opposed to the acceptable levels of 0.1, 0.1, 0.05, 0.2, 0.003, 100, 0.2 and 0.01. More than 60% of the respondent's views revealed that the sizes of their residential buildings where livestock were raised are less than ¼ plots with limited space for both humans and animals. The distance estimate between human habitat and that of livestock animals of 70% of the farmers is less than four meters (<4m) as opposed to the world standard of 50m. Findings also show that direct animal and human interaction has become a serious health issue as some effects of zoonotic diseases, which include cholera 7%, abortion 15%, diarrhea 31%, and typhoid 50%, have been mentioned among urban livestock farmers. Some of the effects were 37% land degradation, 22% deterioration of structures and 29% contamination of water, 40% noise pollution, and destruction of properties, among others. Therefore, the research recommends that livestock farmers should constitute part of the negotiation at the planning stage. Sitting and constructing sanitary landfills, monitoring the quality and nature of the groundwater reservoirs, and medical research on both the health of the animals and their owners are to be conducted by taking blood, urine, and stool samples to medical laboratories.