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Credit Risk Management, Capital Adequacy Ratio and the Financial Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors:   Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State Nigeria. Abstract, Busari Lukman Alfa
Published: August 2023

The effect of credit risk management and capital adequacy on the profitability of Money Deposit Bank had been a subject of hot debates among the professionals and academic scholars. This study examines the impacts of credit risk management and capital adequacy on the performance of money deposit banks in Nigeria using panel data regression analysis conducted on E-view 7 data analysis software. Secondary data in the form of time series and cross-sectional data were obtained from the bank’s reports. Credit risk variables and capital adequacy ratio were extracted from 12 banks annual reports for the period 2015 to 2021. The independent variables are credit risk and capital adequacy ratio , while the independent variable is bank performance proxied on Return on Asset (ROA) and Return on Equity(ROE).This study found that loans and advances (LA) has negative and significant relationship with return on asset (ROA) (β=0.04; t=4). Loans and advances (LA) have positive and significant relationship with banks financial performance as proxied by return on equity (ROE) (α=0.01; t=2). The study also found that capital adequacy ratio (CAR) has positive and significant relationship with banks financial performance as proxied by return on equity (ROE) (α =-0.04; t=2). Loans and advances have negative and significant relationship with return on asset (ROA) (β=-0.19; t=-2). Non-performing loan has negative and significant relationship with return on equity (ROE) (α=-0.057; t=2). It is therefore recommended that banks management should constantly review their credit policy guidelines from time to time in consonance with the dynamics of business environment. Nigerian banks must constantly enhance their capital to serve as buffer to cushion the adverse effect of loan capital erosion arising from non-performing loans. Keywords: Credit; Risk, Capital adequacy, Management, Financial performance
Did the 2017 wage increase improve job satisfaction of academic staff? A case study of the university of Nigeria, Nsukka
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, Taraba State University Jalingo Taraba State, Abubakar Abdullahi , Umoh Boniface Denis ,   Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus
Published: August 2023

Many employees are merely holding on to their current jobs for lack of alternatives. Such staff members are no longer deriving satisfaction from their current jobs. Lack of satisfaction impinges on workers productivity and attitude to work generally. Some employers strive to engender satisfaction among its employees through improvements in the working environment, staff training and retraining, provision of more working tools and financial incentives including salary reviews. The University system in Nigeria has witnessed mass exodus of staff and general discontent as manifested in strikes, work to rule and other labour antics. To contain this challenge the Federal Government of Nigeria offered wage increases to all publicly owned University workers. This study investigated the effects of the 2017 wage increases on job satisfaction of academic staff in University of Nigeria Nsukka. 75 respondents were purposively selected for the study. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire as well as an interview schedule. Table summaries, frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse the data. Findings show that the 2017 wage increases had some positive relationship with job satisfaction among the academic staff. While wage increases was a factor in academic staff satisfaction with their jobs, it was also found that in spite of wage increases, the academic staff were desirous of decent and improved work environment, infrastructure, training and retraining, workload and independence of the system. To improve job satisfaction among academic staff, a holistic motivational approach need be adopted. Keywords: Academic staff, employee, Job-satisfaction, job description, wage increase, work status, work environment, Nigerian universities and motivation
Influence of Motivational factors on Productivity of Employees in secondary schools in Ogun State
Authors:   Department of Business Administration and Management, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State., Taiwo Akeem , Taiwo Funke ,   Department of Public Administration, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State
Published: August 2023

Employee commitment and job satisfaction are traits of motivated workers. These traits translate into increased job productivity and, as a result, improved organisational performance. Employee motivation does not simply come from monetary incentives like salary, fringe benefits, bonuses, commission, etc. In light of this, a study was conducted in selected private secondary schools in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, to examine the effects of identified motivational factors on employees' productivity. The purposive sampling was used in the study to select eight private secondary schools. The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design. Employees of all privately owned secondary schools in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State make up the study's population. 25 of these employees served as the study's sample. The 125 questionnaires that were distributed were returned. For the analysis of the hypotheses. The descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment of Correlation (PPMC) were used. The findings showed that employee productivity in a limited group of private secondary schools was strongly positively correlated with both the work environment (r=0.965; p<0.05) and training (r=0.852; p<0.05). Thus, organisations should create an environment that is friendly for both teaching and non-teaching staff members in order to increase their job satisfaction. Keywords: Employee; Motivation; Productivity; Training; Work-environment
Energy consumption of manufacturing sector: a search for sustainable energy source in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Economics, Caleb University Imota, Lagos., Oni Oluwasola , Babatunde Oluwaseun ,   Department of Economics, Caleb University Imota, Lagos.
Published: August 2023

Manufacturing companies in a bid to realize high-quality development, figure out how to make the most use of their materials and improve their operating processes in a sustainable way. With an emphasis on sustainable energy practices that lessen reliance on fossil fuels and cut CO2 emissions, this study examines the relationship between energy consumption, manufacturing output, and economic growth in Nigeria. The study examines the effects of natural gas, renewable biofuels, fuel oil, gas/diesel, gasoline, and electricity on manufacturing production using time series data covering 1990 to 2019. It employed an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model estimate technique. The short-run dynamics and long-run relationships are examined in the ARDL model. In the short-run motor gasoline, natural gas renewable biofuel, gas/diesel and fuel oil are economically and statistically significant both in the current year and up to the second lagged period. While the ARDL bound test reveals that there is cointegration among the variable in the long run. Renewable biofuels and fuel oil are the only variables that have a direct and statistically significant positive relationship with GDP manufacturing output. Therefore, increasing the use of these energy sources is likely to increase the output of GDP manufacturing in the long run. According to the Granger Causality Test, there is a bidirectional relationship between manufacturing output and both gasoline and renewable biofuel. In contrast, there is a Granger causality relationship between manufacturing output and gas/diesel and electricity. Furthermore, the test indicates that manufacturing GDP only has a Granger cause renewable biofuel. The findings show the individual effects of the renewable biofuel energy source and thus its importance viz-a-viz reduction of CO2 emissions, sustainability, sufficiency in capacity (in Nigeria context) can increased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) manufacturing output. It is therefore recommended that policymakers ensure a switch and make available renewable biofuel sources.
Deoxyribonucleic acid test results in both paternity cases and assisted reproductions: rebuttals of the presumption of legitimacy under Section 165 of the “Nigerian Evidence Act”, 2011?
Authors:   College of Law, Caleb University, Lagos, Okoroafor Princewill Okorie
Published: August 2023

Section 165 of the Nigerian Evidence Act, 2011, presumes the legitimacy of a child given birth to during the existence of a valid marriage between the mother of such a child and any man, or within 280 days after the dissolution of any such marriage - if the mother remains unmarried after the dissolution of the marriage. Being a presumption, the legitimacy of such a child may be displaced upon adducing credible evidence to prove that the child is not fathered by the man during the continuance of the marriage or within 280 days immediately after the dissolution of the marriage. This Article therefore, discusses the use of Deoxy Ribonucleic Acid tests results to rebut the presumption of legitimacy in Section 165 of the Evidence Act using paternity cases and In Vitro Fertilization of embryos, particularly where there are medical mistakes or malpractices by clinicians and embryologists. Keywords: Deoxyribonucleic Acid; Paternity; In Vitro Fertilization; Presumption; Evidence Act
Assessment of the typology of Housing for private university staff in South West, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Architecture, Caleb University Lagos., Odefadehan Tayo Christian , Daramola Adedeji Samuel ,   Department of Architecture, Caleb University Lagos., Ugwumba Fredrick ,   Department of Architecture, Caleb University Lagos.
Published: August 2023

This study aims to ascertain the choice of the staff’s accommodation in southwest private universities in Nigeria; to ensure the functionality and optimal performance of facilities in their choice of housing. In achieving the aim, this study purposely selects 5 private universities to represent the entire private universities in Southwest, Nigeria. 200 questionnaires were distributed randomly among the staff of the selected institution to get the fact about their choice of accommodation and facilities. Descriptive and Statistical analyses of data were used to discuss findings from the collected data. Findings show, that most of the staff prefer one room self-contain or one bedroom self-contain apartment with facilities like Air Conditioner, Wifi, Furniture, Television with DSTV, Library/Study Area and Refrigerator. To increase and achieve optimal satisfaction in apartment and facility to serving staff, It is therefore recommended that there is a need to map out an effective internal evaluation system to build a feedback mechanism by which the state of apartment and facilities performance can be monitored periodically to meet the staffs housing choice. Keywords: Housing, Choice, Staff, Private University, South West
Passive design and sustainability convergence: Relevance and expectations from built environment professionals
Authors:   Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Jayeoba Steve , Oyesode S.A ,   Department of Architecture, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Achime V.U ,   Slick Design Konsult, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
Published: August 2023

Accelerated population growth, increased urbanization and industrial revolution have produced cities of unsatisfactory and unsustainable settlements that use resources inefficiently. A lot can be accomplished from the application of necessary passive design strategies for the creation of livable cities. This study seeks to investigate current level of application of passive design considerations in attaining sustainable built environment. The study focuses on Architecture professionals being the lead creators of built environment assets. Quantitative data was gathered from 100 senior architect respondents from selected architectural firms in Lagos state. The data from respondents was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the results presented to ascertain the application level of these strategies by the sampled respondents. The study revealed significant awareness amongst most architects on the application benefits of passive design concepts in creating buildings with reduced energy consumption need and provision of internal comfort for building occupants. The study however revealed that 73.7% still remain undecided about fully incorporating same into their entire design and built process. Lack of enforcement of sustainability implementation measures and lack of required skill-set was identified as major reasons for low considerations of passive design strategies amongst the sampled respondents. The study recommends that the introduction of passive design concept into educational curriculum and formulation of workable and inclusive policies by government would facilitate city sustainability. Keywords: Architectural firms, Built environment, City sustainability, Environmental stress, Livable cities, Passive design.
Architectural criticism: A review of types and context
Authors:   Department of Architecture, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Fasheun-Motesho Yetunde Olajumoke , Adeyemo Victor ,   Department of Architecture, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Obaleye Oludare ,   Department of Architecture, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Ayanleke Oluwatosin Dorcas ,   Department of Architecture, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State
Published: August 2023

Given its wide scope, architectural criticism as a discipline has had a long history of discussions and debates over its uses, contexts, methods, and even boundaries. Authors have alluded to its complex and virtually indefinable nature. The term architectural criticism itself is diverse in its usage, as it is used to describe the activities of critics, academic architectural treatises, and the architectural design decision-making process. Beyond its architectural origins, architectural criticism itself also approaches architecture from an interdisciplinary standpoint, often blending and adapting the methods and ideas of other disciplines to architecture. Despite its long history, not too many review papers approach the subject from a broad and general perspective. The majority of previous works have tended to focus on gaps or more specialized matters within the subject area. This thematic review therefore focuses on the amalgamation of existing literature on the nature of architectural criticism. A keyword search, followed by a filter using inclusion criteria from the Google Scholar Database, identified 52 articles. After a review of these articles, only 26 were found useful. This paper synthesizes and discusses the works of different authors in the areas of types and contexts of architectural criticism. The discussions will benefit future studies on the general nature or characteristics of architectural criticism and can be used as a guideline for highlighting and understanding the key issues in architectural criticism. Keywords: Architectural Criticism, Criticism Context, Criticism Types
Effectiveness of a Mixed Methods-Based Literacy Program in Improving Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Mastery, and Reading Fluency Skills of Early Grade Students
Authors: Nurmahanani Indah
Published: August 2023

Many young children still experience reading difficulties when they enter school age. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a mixed methods-based reading literacy program (computer-assisted reading, independent tiered reading, and group-based reading teaching) to improve reading comprehension skills, vocabulary mastery, and reading fluency among early grade students. The study used a quantitative approach with experimental research methods. A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the research objectives by involving 350 elementary school students who were in the fourth to sixth grade range of elementary school. The sample selection in this study involved the purposive sampling technique using several criteria. The teachers involved in this study totaled 150 teachers from 8 schools who acted as program implementers at school. The reading literacy program was implemented for two semesters for five days each week. The research findings show that the mixed methods-based reading literacy program had a significant effect on all competencies (word reading efficiency, reading comprehension ability, and reading fluency) in Grade 3 students, but this increase in ability was not seen in grades 5 and 6 students. More specifically, the effect size of the intervention on oral reading fluency in Grade 3 students was greater than the effect size in Grade 5 students. Furthermore, the effect size in Grade 4 was greater than the effect size in grades 5 and 6. This is because the treatment of reading difficulties in younger students is easier and more effective than in older students. In addition, based on the results of the correlation analysis, the number of words read during reading activities using a computer had a positive relationship with word reading scores and visual word reading efficiency in the post-test phase. Therefore, mixed methods-based literacy programs have a significant impact on reading fluency, and on vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension competence and reading fluency. This research has implications in that improving reading ability in the early grades is better done by using a combination of methods, such as computer-assisted reading, independent tiered reading, and group-based reading teaching. In this way, the improvement of students’ reading skills is more optimal.
Critical Factors for Enhancing Students’ Collaborative Learning Experiences in a Project-based Connectivism Learning Environment
Authors: Leow Fui Theng , Neo Mai
Published: August 2023

The advent of technology has led to a significant challenge in redesigning today’s learning environment, as much technology is under-utilized in many classrooms, and educators still lack the confidence and proper theoretical frameworks to redesign their classes efficiently. The objective of this study was to design a project-based connectivism learning environment that transforms the traditional teacher-centered class environment into more student-centered learning approaches to enhance their collaborative learning experiences. Students were engaged in developing a group project and constructivism learning activities to complete their projects collaboratively. A mixed-method research design using four data collection instruments (survey, open-ended questions, interviews and online posts) was deployed on 300 participating students in a Malaysian university to investigate the critical factors for improving students’ learning experiences within this learning environment. The Exploratory Factor Analysis performed yielded four factors, 1) Group Dynamics and Experiences, 2) Motivation, 3) Use of Technologies, and 4) Real-World Relevance. The findings demonstrated that students improved their collaborative skills, technology was better optimized, and Connectivism Learning effectively enhanced the student learning process. The resulting Multimedia-based Connectivism Learning Framework (MCLF) was successfully aligned with four shifts in the Malaysia Blueprint for Higher Education and may serve as a practical guideline for redesigning classrooms for 21st-century education.
The Ethnographic Case (2nd Edition)
Authors: Yates-Doerr Emily , Labuski Christine
Published: August 2023

The 1st Edition of The Ethnographic Case, published in 2017, was an experiment in post-publication peer review, with the book published online and open to comments from readers. In this new 2nd edition, to be published later this year, the editors and authors have updated the text, both in response to these comments and taking into account changing contexts in the years since the book’s first publication. The Ethnographic Case: A doctor injects turpentine into the leg of a dying patient; the patient lives and years later a granddaughter uses this story of survival to write a story of her own. A refugee is questioned in court for falsifying paternity; a cultural expert intervenes to develop a legal case for kinship that exceeds DNA. The actions of a caring father pose a dilemma for how a filmmaker represents Ecuadorian sex workers. In all three chapters, “the case” shapes possibilities for action. In each chapter, the practice of case-making is also specific to the details of the case. The Ethnographic Case challenges a widespread academic inclination to treat concepts as immutable mobiles. The contributions to this volume develop “ethnographic casing” as a technique of attending to heterogeneities in systems of thought. Medical cases. Legal cases. Museum showcases. Detective cases. Some cases featured are violent, others compassionate; some set stereotypes in motion, others break them down. Connected more by difference than similarity, the “cases” in this volume make a case for the virtue of relational science. This is a science that is not beholden to master narratives, but which embraces the double-work of caring for detail, while caring for the practices through which one learns to care. In 26 gripping and provocative installations, the volume showcases research from numerous influential feminist and decolonial scholars. Where anthropology has long sought to identify patterns in culture, this volume makes space for inquiry focused on particularities and advocates for an intellectual politics where that which seemingly doesn’t fit is still allowed to matter.
Quality of Fermented Coffee Skin Waste with Several Types of Probiotics and Fermentation Time
Authors: Sudita I Dewa Nyoman , Sanjaya I Gusti Agus Maha Putra
Published: August 2023

Coffee skin waste, which is abundant in Bali's coffee-producing regions, has not been utilized and has become a public health hazard. Therefore, it is necessary to make an effort to utilize it as a beneficial raw material for animal feed, while simultaneously enhancing its quality through fermentation. Using various types of probiotics, the research conducted seeks to improve the quality of the fermentation of coffee skin waste. The study employed a completely randomized design with four kinds of probiotics: EM-4 (P1), Bio Bali Tani (P2), MOL from coffee husk (P3), and Aspergillus niger (P4), with each treatment being administered three times. In weeks 1, 2, and 3, the grade of the fermented product was evaluated in the laboratory. The results demonstrated that fermentation of coffee skin residue improved the quality of coffee skin by reducing the crude fiber content from 27.17–29.46% to 19.18–19.44% and increasing the crude protein content from 9.53–10.23% to 11.56–17.67%. The optimal fermentation period was 2 weeks, with a protein concentration of 14.67%, which was significantly different (P 0.05) from 1 week and 3 weeks. It was statistically significant (P 0.05) that LMO probiotics were 16.67% higher than EM-4 probiotics, Bio-Bali Tani, and Aspergillus niger probiotics. It can be concluded that the fermentation of coffee skin waste as animal feed can enhance the crude protein (CP) content, with local microorganisms (LMO) and a fermentation time of two weeks being optimal.
Community counseling strategies to improve mental health literacy
Authors: Pama Sindi Ayudia , Purnama Diana Septi , Nurjanah Anisa Siti , Adilah Naufal Alwan , Zatrahadi Muhammad Fahli , Roza Ellya
Published: August 2023

This study aimed to analyze community counseling strategies to increase public awareness about mental health services literacy. A cross-sectional survey design method was used and the samples included 339 respondents with an age range of 13 -50 years from various cities in Indonesia. The samples were selected using the Incidental sampling technique. Data were collected using a community awareness instrument for mental health services, implemented through an internet-based survey hosted on the Sobat Konseling account. The data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics. The results showed that respondents genuinely cared about mental health after being exposed to various vital information. However, there was a lack of understanding regarding the symptoms of mental disorders. There was also limited awareness regarding the function of professional services, with only 1.47% of respondents selecting to consult a professional counselor, while others preferred to seek advice from friends and families, or refused to seek counseling at all. The results served as a reference for community counseling, providing insights into the formulation of strategies to enhance knowledge and skills in identifying mental disorders. Moreover, there is a need to build trust and understanding of the roles and experiences of counselors in handling psychological disorders through online counseling services.
ANALISIS PERSEPSI MANFAAT APLIKASI E-BUPOT UNIFIKASI PADA INSTANSI PEMERINTAH
Authors: Wibowo Ibnu Yudhi , Sari Dahlia
Published: August 2023

This research was motivated by the release of e-Bupot Unifikasi application for government agency taxpayers in September 2021. Unlike the previous application, this application combines all applications for making withholding and tax reporting. This study aims to analyze the perceived benefits of e-Bupot Unifikasi application by Government Agencies registered at KPP Pratama Jakarta Kramat Jati and its effect on tax compliance using the Technology Acceptance Model, the Information System Success Model (ISSM) and instrumental perspective compliance. This study used a quantitative method with descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis using SmartPLS3. Data collected by questionnaire technique. Respondents were 51 Government Agency Taxpayers registered at KPP Pratama Kramat Jati. Results showed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use had a significant positive effect on perceived net benefits from using e-Bupot Unification application. Both perceptions are influenced by several attributes of application quality in the ISSM. Perceived net benefits have a significant positive effect on tax compliance. However, tax compliance in terms of timely submission by respondents has not increased significantly with the release of e-Bupot Unifikasi application.
Development of Inquiry Learning Model-Oriented Learning Tools on Plant Tissue Structure and Function Materials to Train Students' Creative Thinking Ability
Authors: Latjompoh Masra , Ahmad Jusna , Jusuf Winda Minarti
Published: August 2023

This research is a development research that aims to produce learning tools in the form of Learning Implementation Plans (RPP), Student Worksheets (LKPD) and Creative Thinking Tests oriented to inquiry learning models that are, practical and effective, so that they can be used in the learning process. The results showed that the quality of the products produced based on practicality aspects in limited trials met very practical criteria with an average value of 95. In the broad trial it met very practical criteria with an average score of 100 and the response assessment of learners got a score of 50 on the limited trial and a score of 101 on the broad trial. The results of the creative thinking test field test are limited to the average value of the pretest answers, namely the Elaboration indicator at 5.3%, then the Fluency indicator at 3.3%, then Flexibility at 3.1% and the lowest is Originality at 0.2%. The average results of the post-test answers to students' creative thinking ability in the limited test found that the most percentage was the Fluency indicator at 15.9%, then the Elaboration indicator at 12.6%, then Flexibility at 6.3% and the lowest was Originality at 1%. In the main field test, the average value of the pretest answer is the Fluency indicator of 2.9%, then the Elaboration indicator of 2.6%, then Flexibility of 2.4% and the lowest is Originality, which is 0.1%. The average result of the post-test answers to the creative thinking ability of students in the main field test was found that the most percentage was the Fluency indicator of 5.2%, then the Elaboration indicator of 4.8%, then Flexibility of 3.9% and the lowest was Originality, which was 1%.
Legal Framework for Environmental Economic Instruments to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Authors: Rompegading A. Melantik , Handayani Sri
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Environmental damage due to greenhouse gas emissions affects forest sustainability in Bantimurung National Park, Maros. It takes the participation of all parties to overcome this. The purpose of this research is to analyze the legal framework for environmental economic instruments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Bantumutung National Park, Maros. This research method uses explanatory data using secondary data from Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning the Protection and Preservation of the Environment from the Ministry of Forestry and Environment; PP No. 46 of 2017 concerning Environmental Economic Instruments from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry; and Regional Regulation of the Maros Regency Government No 05 of 2009. The Maros district government has played an active role in efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions. This can be seen by funding the P4JH program through the APBD. To maximize environmental economic instruments in forest management, it is recommended to apply for funding not only from the regional budget but also from ICCTF grants. At the provincial level of South Sulawesi, it is necessary to draw up a Governor's regulation that regulates the tagging and scoring budget as a strengthening of the government's role. At the district level, it is recommended to renew the Regional Regulation which regulates the technical implementation of tree planting by civil servants starting from the selection of land locations, types of plants, and the mechanism as a condition for promotion or other matters.
“VILAS OPERÁRIAS”: história industrial e esquecimento patrimonial em São Luís, Maranhão, cidade Patrimônio Mundial pela UNESCO.
Authors: neves diogo guagliardo
Published: August 2023

O Maranhão, em que pese seu atual afastamento no que refere ao desenvolvimento econômico, é possível ser referido como “desindustrializado”, posto que na passagem do século XIX ao XX foi um dos Estado
DIAGNÓSTICO SOCIOAMBIENTAL DO BAIRRO JUNCO: VIVÊNCIAS, HISTÓRIA E MEMÓRIA DA COMUNIDADE
Authors: Cabral Déborah Lays De Moura Lélis , Mourão Ada Raquel Teixeira , Costa Maria Ângela Sátiro Da
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar a história do bairro junco, localizado em Picos-PI, sob a perspectiva dos residentes da comunidade. O bairro é de fundamental importância para a cidade
GESTÃO DE CLIENTES: UM ESTUDO DE CASO EM EMPRESAS DO COMÉRCIO VAREJISTA DE PRODUTOS ELETRÔNICOS DE INFORMÁTICA E COMUNICAÇÃO EM SÃO MIGUEL/RN
Authors:   , Fernandes Kerolaine Nogueira
Published: August 2023

A gestão de clientes consiste em um conjunto de estratégias que visam gerar novas oportunidades de negócio, bem como satisfazer, reter e fidelizar clientes. Neste contexto, o presente artigo busca compreender as abordagens adotadas pelas empresas do comércio varejista de produtos eletrônicos de informática e comunicação em São Miguel/RN. O foco é identificar os canais de atendimento, o papel da tecnologia nesse processo e analisar como as empresas recebem os feedbacks, no sentido de fidelizar os clientes existentes e reconquistar os clientes inativos. A pesquisa se apresenta de forma descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando um estudo de caso e coleta de dados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas em 4 empresas. A análise de conteúdo se constitui como técnica, com a apresentação dos resultados por meio de quadros e figuras para facilitar a compreensão. Os resultados revelam a importância de estabelecer um relacionamento saudável com os clientes, empregando abordagens diversificadas e tecnologias para aprimorar o atendimento mediante práticas que incluem a realização de pesquisas de satisfação, busca ativa de feedback, melhoria dos processos internos e tomada de decisões estratégicas, além de realizar estudos comparativos entre diferentes setores varejistas como sugestões para pesquisas futuras.
Electronic Health Record in the ICU: An Essential Need in the Modern Era
Authors: Bolaki M , Papakitsou I , Mavrikaki V , Kondili E
Published: August 2023

One of the most significant changes in modern healthcare delivery has been the evolution of the paper record to the electronic health record (EHR). Despite incentives that provide reimbursements to hospitals and healthcare providers for adopting EHR technology, there is a large number of barriers that preclude its implementation. EHR has a great impact on a variety of healthcare outcomes, mainly favoring its use. Consequently, the development of effective implementation strategies is essential in modern healthcare society.
latrogenic Pneumothorax Caused by Thoracic Puncture Secondary to Anti-aging Medicine
Authors: Yamile Martinez-Rodriguez , Zobeida Rodriguez-Diaz , Fernanda Tellez-Quijada , Brenda Sanchez-Melo , Ivette Buendia-Roldan
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Pneumothorax is defined as air in the pleural cavity, the iatrogenic cause happens after invasive procedures as thoracic needle aspiration, central line placement, pacemaker placement, etc. Nevertheless, it is possible to be found in non-medical procedures, such as alternative medicine, more specifically acupuncture. There are medications used against aging that FDA has warned to be used only in its first objective, an example is procaine hydrochloride. Case: A 63 y/o female, Mexico City resident, with anxiety, came to a follow-up appointment for an aging cohort, where CT, PFT, and laboratories are made for pulmonary healthy subjects to investigate normal lung aging and how other environmental factors can affect the lungs; at physical examination, we did not find any pleuropulmonary syndrome, but in the CT a left Iatrogenic pneumothorax was found; we re-asked for antecedents and she described that 15 days before the date she had 2 punctures in the middle clavicular line to apply procaine hydrochloride as an anti-aging treatment. Discussion: There is diverse evidence of adverse effects associated with acupuncture, and even if pneumothorax has a small percentage of incidence, in some cases it can be severe and can even cause fatalities. Conclusion: The pneumothorax in this case was iatrogenic due to the thoracic puncture for an anti-aging treatment, with a total resolution with conservative treatment, however we as health professionals have the responsibility to inform our patients that initiatives of administration ways can cause important complications.
Validez de contenido y constructo de rúbrica para evaluación del desempeño docente universitario en educación
Authors: Vargas Pancorbo Lidia , Melendrez Velasco Elías , Arias Muñoz Nieves , Gómez Gonzales Walter Edgar
Published: August 2023

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la validez y confiabilidad de la rúbrica de observación de aula para la evaluación del desempeño de los docentes de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC), Perú, a través de juicio de expertos, 2020; el estudio corresponde al enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental - transversal; la población y muestra estuvo constituida por 12 jueces expertos, docentes de las universidades del Cusco, Lima y México; la técnica utilizada para hallar la validez de la rúbrica de observación de aula fue juicio de expertos y para calcular la confiabilidad se aplicó la rúbrica en grupo piloto de 05 docentes de la Facultad de Educación de la UNSAAC; el estadístico para hallar la validez de contenido y de constructo,  fue el índice de validez factorial, propuesto por McGartland, Berg-Weger, Tebb y Rauch (2003), al desarrollar dicho método se calculó tres índices de validez de acuerdo inter jueces, validez de contenido y validez factorial y para calcular la confiabilidad se utilizó el coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach; los resultados en términos globales evidenciaron un valor de 0,966 en la primera visita y 0,974 en segunda visita, respectivamente; concluyendo que la rúbrica de observación de aula es válida y confiable para la evaluación del desempeño docente de profesores de educación, confirmando que todos los indicadores y criterios de todos los componentes corresponden al diseño del estudio.
Aborto, Bioética y Políticas Públicas en el Ecuador
Authors: Barrezueta Álvarez Nuria Gabriela , Cruz Palma Kelvin Lenin , Paliz Rosado Mayra Guicella
Published: August 2023

Desde el punto de vista de la bioética y la moral, el aborto es considerado en la actualidad uno de los temas más controvertidos de la salud y la sociedad. Por lo tanto, el propósito de este estudio fue reflexionar críticamente sobre este tema en relación con el aborto en el Ecuador, sus implicaciones bioéticas y la política pública e implicaciones para las mujeres en el derecho ecuatoriano. Para ello, se analizarán las principales corrientes bioéticas. En su desarrollo se utilizó un enfoque descriptivo, cualitativo, reflexivo, basado en la presentación de resultados obtenidos a partir de una revisión bibliográfica o bibliográfica en profundidad, así como del criterio o visión de expertos. También proporciona un marco legal coherente para el proceso de aborto en el contexto ecuatoriano. Como conclusión, se enfatiza que, dado que el aborto es reconocido como un problema de salud, se requiere de una política nacional que garantice la aplicación de los principios de responsabilidad desde el punto de vista bioético, teniendo en cuenta las obligaciones y riesgos derivados de este problema de salud.
Análisis de modelos sobre la planificación estratégica para programas sociales de los GADs
Authors: Fajardo Arias Teresa Maribel
Published: August 2023

La planeación de estrategias en proyectos sociales requiere de una gran responsabilidad en la gestión de los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados (GADs), ya que representa un aspecto clave en el desarrollo de políticas presupuestarias del Estado. El objetivo principal consiste en analizar los modelos de planificación estratégico para el desarrollo de proyectos sociales a través de los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados. El problema trata sobre la falta de una adecuada planificación en los proyectos sociales. Los métodos de análisis: hipotético deductivo, el inductivo y la síntesis, que permitieron discernir sobre las variables estudiadas. Como instrumentos se llevó a cabo una encuesta a funcionarios que se desempeñan en la administración pública, para el análisis del modelo se empleó las herramientas tecnológicas del software SPSS Statistics y Excel. Se logró analizar la pertinencia de la planificación de programas sociales que atienden las demandas existentes en la población, donde se contemple la reducción de los costos, detección y anticipación de posibles problemas e inconvenientes y que adopten políticas de distribución de recursos encaminados a resolver problemáticas de la sociedad de Napo, Ecuador. Con esto se garantizará la distribución equitativa de recursos en un periodo administrativo, y además servirá como un referente empírico para el abordaje de otros estudios relacionados.
La Conectividad en el contexto rural: ¿Marginalidad Digital?
Authors: Palomino Morales Johon Fredy
Published: August 2023

La conectividad es un factor esencial en el ámbito educativo y fomenta la sostenibilidad de los países, no obstante, en Colombia los contextos rurales no poseen acceso a dicho beneficio por lo que afecta el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de los estudiantes de básica primaria. Posee como objetivo general analizar la incidencia que posee la conectividad y la marginalidad digital en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes a partir de las percepciones de los docentes de primaria de una Institución Educativa Rural en el Departamento del Caquetá, Colombia. Para ello, se parte de un sustento teórico que aborda el Conectivismo como teorías del Aprendizaje, La Conectividad y la Marginalidad Digital. Esta investigación se centra en un enfoque cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo y consta de una población de 30 docentes con una muestra intencional aleatoria de 5 docentes correspondientes a la Institución Educativa Rural los Fundadores de San Vicente del Caguán en el Departamento del Caquetá, Colombia. La técnica aplicada fue el cuestionario. Se pudo concluir que urge incorporar el acceso a la conectividad como políticas públicas por parte del Estado colombiano para disminuir la marginalidad digital, y, por ende, la brecha existente entre las zonas rurales y urbana.
Metodología para la Evaluación del Software Educativo: Una Visión desde la Formación a la Praxis
Authors: Camacho Quintero Carlos Liborio
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo plantear una metodología para la evaluación del software educativo enfocado en la formación de la praxis, orientado al mejoramiento del proceso de aprendizaje de los contenidos didácticos. Las bases teóricas del estudio contienen aspectos de importancia para el desarrollo del trabajo tales como software educativo, metodología para la evaluación del software, metodología estándar ISO-9126, proceso de aprendizaje; entre otros. Ontológicamente la investigación se desarrolló en el contexto educativo considerándose como una institución de carácter social con un sentir complejo en su proceder formativo, de igual forma se enmarcó en una investigación cualitativa, apoyada epistemológicamente bajo el paradigma interpretativo, con el método fenomenológico, utilizando para la recolección de datos la entrevista en profundidad. La indagación obtenida se sistematizó mediante la codificación, categorización, contrastación y triangulación estos aspectos permitieron compendiar las categorías más destacadas emergidas del estudio. La propuesta originó los aspectos esenciales para estructurar el modelo metodológico basado en el modelo ADDIE para evaluar el software educativo para la Fundación Centro Nacional de Desarrollo e Investigación en Tecnologías Libres (CENDITEL), los resultados de la implementación de las herramientas tecnológicas educativas que se están generando en sus espacios institucionales.
La importancia del desarrollo de la creatividad en niños de preescolar
Authors: Morocho Idrovo Conny Nathaly
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo pretende informar los tipos de pensamiento que manejan los estudiantes a la hora de captar nueva información, ya que los maestros para poder enseñar deben conocer y diferenciar los tipos de pensamiento para ayudar a la evolución del estudiante, entre estos modelos de pensamientos tenemos dos muy importantes que son: el pensamiento lateral y el pensamiento vertical. Tomaremos como punto central estos dos modelos, por un lado, tenemos el pensamiento vertical que ayuda al estudiante a desenvolverse de una forma creativa y llegar a un resultado sin necesidad de seguir un procedimiento, mientras que el pensamiento vertical es lo contrario, ya que para llegar a un resultado se requiere de una serie de pasos a seguir y si no se siguen estos pasos se puede tener un resultado no deseado. La pregunta inicial que se hacen muchos maestros al estudiar los dos modelos de pensamiento es, ¿qué modelo de pensamiento es la adecuada para impartir una materia?, Esta pregunta es muy compleja ya que si comparamos estos modelos ninguno es mejor que otro, ya que, tanto el lateral como el vertical tienen sus ventajas y desventajas y estas herramientas se pueden utilizar paralelamente.
Importancia de la evaluación formativa desde la diversificación del currículo
Authors: González Beade Ifrain
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo es parte de un proyecto de la Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE), el cual tuvo como propósito analizar la importancia de la evaluación formativa en el contexto de la diversificación del currículo. La metodología cuantitativa se utilizó para recolectar y analizar datos numéricos y estadísticos, mediante la aplicación de una encuesta a 25 docentes que permitió determinar la concepción de la evaluación formativa y su diversificación, así como la observación áulica de 25 clases, para la identificación de las estrategias utilizadas para el logro de destrezas con criterios de desempeño. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó la estadística descriptiva con el apoyo del programa IBM SPSS Statistics. Los resultados demuestran que sin la implementación de la evaluación formativa desde la diversificación curricular, los docentes pueden tener dificultades para monitorear el progreso de los estudiantes y proporcionar retroalimentación específica y oportuna, permitiendo concluir que en la institución educativa donde se realizó el estudio no se rigen por modelos que favorezcan un proceso diversificado acorde a la realidad de los contextos áulicos lo que afecta negativamente el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje para el desarrollo de destrezas con criterios del desempeño.
La importancia vital de publicar en revistas de alto impacto para el avance científico en Latinoamérica
Authors: Martínez Molina Oscar Antonio
Published: August 2023

Los artículos científicos publicados en revistas de alto impacto son cruciales para el avance de la ciencia y la tecnología en América Latina. El efecto de la investigación en la región se ha visto limitado por la falta de publicaciones de alta calidad.  Este editorial discutirá el valor de publicar en revistas de alto impacto, así como algunos desafíos y oportunidades para aumentar la cantidad y el calibre de las publicaciones científicas regionales.
Modelo DINIAP para el fortalecimiento integral del estudiantado
Authors: Yautibug Chimbolema Mario Enrique , Alvarado Tello Norma Liliana
Published: August 2023

El objetivo general de esta experiencia denominada modelo de diagnóstico, nivelación de aprendizaje (DINIAP) para el fortalecimiento integral del estudiantado, fue identificar, recuperar aprendizajes y cimentar destrezas no desarrolladas durante el COVID-19. Esta práctica provocó una alta reflexión en el profesorado, moviéndoles a ser creativos, innovadores e investigadores. Teóricamente se sustenta en el modelo y estrategias planteados en las fases propuestas que buscan realizar una valoración integral del estudiantado, esto conlleva a reflexionar desde el aporte de varios autores. El procedimiento utilizado en el presente estudio fue el enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo y se ejecutó en la población estudiantil del subnivel de básica elemental de la Unidad Educativa Fray Vicente Solano, en el que se tomó una muestra de 29 estudiantes. En conclusión, la implementación de la metodología y las estrategias puestas en práctica, contribuyeron en la recuperación de aprendizajes y formación integral del estudiantado.
Obstáculos epistemológicos e imaginarios pedagógicos dentro de las actividades profesionales de los docentes
Authors: González Avila Manuel Antonio
Published: August 2023

La investigación se centra en las prácticas pedagógicas que el profesorado, desarrolla en los escenarios de aprendizaje y los supuestos teóricos que sustentan; a partir del objetivo de trabajo se determinan los obstáculos epistemológicos y creencias pedagógicas que mantienen los docentes, mediante una indagación a sus prácticas diarias, para el establecimiento de parámetros que propicien servicios de calidad. Mediante un estudio cuantitativo, se aplicó una encuesta a docentes del Distrito 03D01, Azogues-Biblián-Déleg, donde se visualizaron las percepciones de las prácticas diarias dentro de los ambientes de aprendizaje. Mediante acompañamientos pedagógicos se realizó el seguimiento a directivos y docentes a través de talleres. Como resultados se consideran las formas de interacción que desarrollan con los estudiantes para el abordaje de las prácticas pedagógicas y su influencia en el rendimiento profesional y los factores que determinan la experticia para atender a los estudiantes. Finalmente, el servicio educativo, debe ser el pilar fundamental del Estado para el desarrollo social, cultural, político y económico; toda vez que, permite reinventar e innovar procesos que solo se pueden dar desde el campo educativo, mediante la implementación de estrategias metodológicas eficaces donde los estudiantes sean los protagonistas en la construcción de los conocimientos.